State government intervention to the challenges encountered in the education sector
Governor Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu inaugurated the strategic development and policy implementation committee to develop a detailed sectoral policy and programs for the education/technology sector. Since the inception of the committee, the government has successfully launched out these projects and many more
Provision of recommended textbooks to libraries at least in core subjects of English and the STEM fields – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Provisions of Computer set in schools to improve digital literacy.
School environment was made attractive through beautification and landscaping
Career counselling particularly in the choice of subject combination should be provided for students
Commencement of tertiary institutions abandoned projects
Provision of running grants to schools
Commencement of provision of scholarships on merit for deserving students in secondary/ tertiary institutions
Provision of necessary counterpart funding to access outstanding UBEC 3.6 Billion naira fund arrears
Upward review of incentives for teachers posted to difficult terrains
Regular monthly release, in advance, of feeding and maintenance grants to 4 special schools