Educationist Shares How Oyo Reduced Number Of Out-Of-School Children

Otunba Segun Agboola, an Ibadan-based educationist, has stated that the number of out-of-school children in Oyo State reduced after the cancellation of the N3,000 yearly fee in public schools.

Agboola, who is the founder of Mafoya Oluwanbe Pelumi Foundation, made this disclosure while addressing a press conference in Ibadan on Wednesday.

“Education is one of the major pillars of development. The N3,000 yearly fee has reduced the number of out-of-school children in the state. Over 60,000 children who are out of school are now back in schools,” Agboola said.

The member of the Ibadan Progressive Union (IPU) added: “Mafoya Oluwanbe Pelumi Foundation is calling for the re-introduction of literary and debating societies in schools.

“There should be awards for students and schools that win during the competitions. The students should be given scholarships.”

Agboola further requested: “Fundamental use of language should also come back. No government can do everything; there should be participation [from] all stakeholders.”

The N3,000 fee was introduced by the immediate past governor of the State, Abiola Ajimobi, but was cancelled by Governor Seyi Makinde.