Oyo state government has fixed resumption of all public schools for the second term of 2021/2022 academic session for Monday, January 10, 2022.
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran made the announcement during a New-Year prayer session with the staff of the board on Tuesday.
According to him, the resumption date was approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, adding that the Board, in its usual practice, would monitor compliance across the state.
Adeniran urged parents to prepare all students for resumption, adding that they are all expected back in school the same day that academic activities start.
While wishing students and teachers a happy resumption, Dr. Adeniran appealed to head-teachers and all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with all COVID-19 safety protocols put in place by the state.
The SUBEB chairman vowed that the welfare of the staff of the board will remain top priority of the management.
He noted that the state governor, Seyi Makinde gives priority to regular and prompt payment of their remunerations, which he said had informed the board’s decision to approve disbursement of loan forms to its staff.
According to him, the loan will be disbursed to beneficiaries, depending on their grade level.