₦airaland Forum

That was how Aregbesola started, at the end of his eight years tenure, he has messed-up everything.

Seyi makinde, watch your back o!

RealLordZeus:
I will say there is nothing good about that. Ajimobi may be a colossal failure but on this issue of 3k, I kind of support the idea, after the first of year of the payment which went directly into his coffers but the subsequent ones are being remitted to the schools which are being used for developmental purposes, the number of primary and secondary schools in Ibadan only is enough to drain government purse if they desire to provide quality education, so the way I see it, it's like government pay the staffs while the students develop the schools and if it can go on like that, the issues of dilapidated classrooms and other degradation being witnessed in Oyo state primary and secondary education sector may soon be something of the past provided some principals and headmasters do not embezzle the funds.
And the issue of donating his salary, no be today we dey see am, we be Nigerians

Yeah,I dont support it too..Education isnt cheap and left to me I will even make it even more expensive than that..This is 2019 and not 1954

Nigerian cultures and rich parlance...

“Ají ṣe bí Òyó làárí, Òyó ò kí ṣe bí baba ẹnìkan.”

There's no money to pay the recommended minimum wage for the teachers but I can scrap school fees for the students. Nawa!

RealLordZeus:
I will say there is nothing good about that. Ajimobi may be a colossal failure but on this issue of 3k, I kind of support the idea, after the first of year of the payment which went directly into his coffers but the subsequent ones are being remitted to the schools which are being used for developmental purposes, the number of primary and secondary schools in Ibadan only is enough to drain government purse if they desire to provide quality education, so the way I see it, it's like government pay the staffs while the students develop the schools and if it can go on like that, the issues of dilapidated classrooms and other degradation being witnessed in Oyo state primary and secondary education sector may soon be something of the past provided some principals and headmasters do not embezzle the funds.
And the issue of donating his salary, no be today we dey see am, we be Nigerians

let's see how he intends to balance this first, maybe in 3years, we will be able to state if this is a good or bad move. I also thought about it being not so good...but let's see

enemyofprogress:
to use you do rituals just dey hungry me

Watin d guy do u

O na amacha! Initial gragra

martowskin1:
Watin d guy do u

i just ate the guy with passion

enemyofprogress:
i just ate the guy with passion

That guy na nairaland be him office o... U better avoid the guy, his level of reasoning is bellow average

martowskin1:
That guy na nairaland be him office o... U better avoid the guy, his level of reasoning is bellow average

no wonder

RealLordZeus:
I will say there is nothing good about that. Ajimobi may be a colossal failure but on this issue of 3k, I kind of support the idea, after the first of year of the payment which went directly into his coffers but the subsequent ones are being remitted to the schools which are being used for developmental purposes, the number of primary and secondary schools in Ibadan only is enough to drain government purse if they desire to provide quality education, so the way I see it, it's like government pay the staffs while the students develop the schools and if it can go on like that, the issues of dilapidated classrooms and other degradation being witnessed in Oyo state primary and secondary education sector may soon be something of the past provided some principals and headmasters do not embezzle the funds.
And the issue of donating his salary, no be today we dey see am, we be Nigerians

princeade86:
Wow. First step to success.

Which success? Wait till you understand...The end justfy the means.

happney65:
The newly inaugurated governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has said he would scrap the N3, 000 being paid by pupils of all public primary and secondary schools in the state and also promised to donate his salary to pensioners.

He admitted that the greatest challenge confronting the state was the issue of poverty and promised to tackle it with a drastic leap in agriculture, just as he pledged to look into the issue of over 400, 000 out-of school-children in the state.

Makinde stated this in his eight-page inaugural speech shortly after he and his deputy took the oath of office at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan.
However, Makinde said the state was not capable of paying the new N30, 000 minimum wage but was quick to add that, “I believe in true Federalism.

“I believe the states should decide the minimum wage of their workforce based on individual realities. All states are not created equal, so it is against the principle of fairness to apply a blanket rule to govern them all.

“That being said, our plan is to make Oyo the first state to pay above the national minimum wage. We know this is possible. We have already set our plan in motion to make this possible. But, this requires time. We propose staggered increments.

“I met with organized labour during my campaigns and made a pledge to an open relationship. I intend to stand by that promise. We will have a sincere conversation and arrive at the best decision possible. Rest assured that the decision will put your overall best interests first,” he said.

He said, “Ají ṣe bí Òyó làárí, Òyó ò kí ṣe bí baba ẹnìkan.” Oyo leads and others imitate. We are a state proud of our many firsts, adding that, “in 1965, just five years after Nigeria’s independence, the first skyscraper was built in the Western region, in an area that later became part of our beloved Oyo State. Well before independence, this same territory hosted the first TV station in Nigeria, the first university, the first housing estate in Nigeria, the first government secretariat and the first modern parliament. Let me also add that we host the first stadium in Africa, the first dual carriage road and more recently, the first private TV station in Nigeria.

“Reflecting on these firsts makes you realise that there must be something special about this region. The legendary Oyo greatness, the Pacesetter State, lives on.

“Increase their opportunities. Our region that housed the first university in Nigeria now has a state with the seventh highest number of out-of-school children. Over 400,000 children in Oyo State are out of school.
“Effective immediately, the school fees of N3,000 in state-owned secondary schools is hereby abolished. We want enrollments to go up, we want our children off the streets and in the classrooms. We are throwing the school doors wide open. Whoever opens a school door, opens an opportunity. We are opening opportunities for a brighter future.

“We also know that education standards in Oyo State are poor. Oyo State recently ranked twenty-sixth in Nigeria in WAEC performance. While we invite the students to come in, we will focus on raising the standard of education in Oyo State. We will work on providing needed infrastructure and manpower by increasing Oyo State’s education budget to 10% of our total annual budget, increasing yearly until we match UNESCO’s recommendation of 15-20%. We will be a pacesetter state in education.

“We know that quality education is not possible without quality teachers. Quality emoluments and benefits attract quality teachers. We are not ignorant of the plight of our dear teachers. We know the state of the teacher’s pension scheme. During my campaigns, I promised to donate my entire salary as governor to the Teacher’s Pension Fund. I stand by that promise.”

https://punchng.com/oyo-governor-makinde-scraps-school-fees-donates-salary-to-pensioners/?fbclid=IwAR3GXlov_YueOv7CRn9LFOMyZYlhqfP_tkA3ZQdX3DZdUxZYI82X4rTugZQ

The new governor looks very bright and smart it's a good sign that he will perform better than the former governor.

Loving this guy already...�

My own be say i go like kpansh that babe for the picture. Daammmnnnn see bobbiiee

MrMou:
There's no money to pay the recommended minimum wage for the teachers but I can scrap school fees for the students. Nawa!

Such an irony. Socialism isn't meant for countries that still suffer to pay minimum wage. Education isn't cheap. Why scrap the littleoney that could go into the purse of the school for maintenance and running of the school? All these popularist ideologies don't last long.

RealLordZeus:
If paying 3k per session not even per term is what u deem as bad then I give up, yes, in our time, we all enjoyed free education to some extent, I think I the highest amount I paid in Ibadan Grammar school then was #100 or #150 as PTA/LEVY fee but bro times have changed and desperate times calls for desperate measures and pls read my quoted post again

Oyo is a state filled with poor people.

Removing 3k school fees is a relief for most oyo people.

donbachi:
Initial gra gra

u get am jawe

In tokunbo terms, the wife could be described as Non-accidented, that is, neat, heavy and endowed. See boobi like Mack trailer.

MaziOmenuko:
Such an irony. Socialism isn't meant for countries that still suffer to pay minimum wage. Education isn't cheap. Why scrap the littleoney that could go into the purse of the school for maintenance and running of the school? All these popularist ideologies don't last long.

This is not tertiary education here. This is basic education for one of the most poverty stricken states in the country.

A decent Nigerian governor should be able to provide quality basic education, completely free.
There is money in the country. It is not being utilized well.

The FIRS head just allocated hundreds of millions for refreshments.
The money is there.

Mr govonor needs to be wary of hasty decisions.

Dear let MAkinde not fall my hand and PDP faithful

Initial gra gra

RealLordZeus:
I will say there is nothing good about that. Ajimobi may be a colossal failure but on this issue of 3k, I kind of support the idea, after the first of year of the payment which went directly into his coffers but the subsequent ones are being remitted to the schools which are being used for developmental purposes, the number of primary and secondary schools in Ibadan only is enough to drain government purse if they desire to provide quality education, so the way I see it, it's like government pay the staffs while the students develop the schools and if it can go on like that, the issues of dilapidated classrooms and other degradation being witnessed in Oyo state primary and secondary education sector may soon be something of the past provided some principals and headmasters do not embezzle the funds.
And the issue of donating his salary, no be today we dey see am, we be Nigerians

I am sure Seyi did not check the financial state of the State before scrapping it. That's one mistake some of these newbies make. Let us see what happens in the coming days.

MaziOmenuko:
Such an irony. Socialism isn't meant for countries that still suffer to pay minimum wage. Education isn't cheap. Why scrap the littleoney that could go into the purse of the school for maintenance and running of the school? All these popularist ideologies don't last long.

No mind Naija jare. We too like nonsense. He wants to stvpidly show he's better than his predecessor. Na wetin go make the civil servants let am do only one term. Na just 3k naira for one year o, that's like 1k naira per term o! Any parent who claims to want the best for a child they brought to this world should be able to hustle one 1k naira every 4 months for school fees no matter how poor you are.
What's the essence of scrapping that insignificant stuff when it will go a long way to help the state that you already claim is "too poor" to pay minimum wage?

RealLordZeus:
I will say there is nothing good about that. Ajimobi may be a colossal failure but on this issue of 3k, I kind of support the idea, after the first of year of the payment which went directly into his coffers but the subsequent ones are being remitted to the schools which are being used for developmental purposes, the number of primary and secondary schools in Ibadan only is enough to drain government purse if they desire to provide quality education, so the way I see it, it's like government pay the staffs while the students develop the schools and if it can go on like that, the issues of dilapidated classrooms and other degradation being witnessed in Oyo state primary and secondary education sector may soon be something of the past provided some principals and headmasters do not embezzle the funds.
And the issue of donating his salary, no be today we dey see am, we be Nigerians

I like your view

Ftc first time since I joined NL, this new government will favour Oyo state, what a good start. if only President buhari will just reduce fuel price today to 97 naira per litre to start the next level, one day e go better.

Nice start Mr governor, May God lead you aright

RealLordZeus:
If paying 3k per session not even per term is what u deem as bad then I give up, yes, in our time, we all enjoyed free education to some extent, I think I the highest amount I paid in Ibadan Grammar school then was #100 or #150 as PTA/LEVY fee but bro times have changed and desperate times calls for desperate measures and pls read my quoted post again

You know the problem lies in the socialist mindset of our people...

A country that has high demands from its government albeit free of charge!

In all that the governor has said, what keeps hitting me is how realistic is this?

He failed to look into how government will generate the funds!

Any 'Father Christmas' type of government today is likely going to plunge the state into debts...

God help you Mr Governor, to fulfill your promises , i belief you will not remit to bourdilon \oja oba monthly ,this are what we are supposed to hear not empty promises. Bore hole without water ,when Asejire is full with flowing water.