The Oyo State Government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the State’s healthcare insurance scheme.

The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 LGAs were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic center, Idi-ape, Ibadan, by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal.

The Deputy Governor said the enrolment was part of the Oyo State Government’s effort towards ensuring its pupils are of sound minds.

He said, “This scheme will ensure that our children have sound minds, while they learn in conducive environments”

He applauded the partnership and collaboration between the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, in providing healthcare opportunities to public school children in the State.

“This event is a collective effort in securing a brighter future of Oyo State pupils,” he said.

The Deputy Governor also charged OYSHIA to double its efforts in extending the scheme to every school in the State, urging parents and guardians to key into the scheme.

In her goodwill message, the Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Ms. Celine Lafoucriere, noted that the launch of the Oyo State Public Primary School Pupils Health Insurance Scheme, will give access to affordable, quality healthcare; a fundamental right for every child.

“This initiative reinforces our collective commitment to universal health coverage, ensuring that no child faces financial obstacles to accessing healthcare”, she said.

“Universal health coverage is more than a healthcare goal—it’s a social and economic necessity. When children have access to healthcare, they can focus on education, grow into productive adults, break the cycle of poverty, and contribute to the success of Oyo State and Nigeria.”

“This scheme exemplifies this by focusing on public primary school children, especially in hard-to-reach areas. With 90 schools already enrolled across 18 LGAs, our goal is to ensure all 33 LGAs in Oyo State are covered, leaving no child behind.”

“UNICEF remains steadfast in supporting the Government and communities toward universal health coverage.”

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi applauded OYSHIA and OYOSUBEB for their commitment towards healthy basic school pupils.

She assured the agencies of her Ministry’s unparalleled commitment to the scheme.

Also speaking, the Executive Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran applauded OYSHIA, pledging the Board’s commitment to the smooth take-off and sustainability of the scheme.

Adeniran said, “At OYOSUBEB, we operate on the principle of taking care of the pupils under our care as though they are ours”.

Dr. Adeniran added that the scheme would enable the beneficiaries to receive quality healthcare without paying exorbitantly to access it.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary, OYSHIA, Dr. Olusola Akande said the new door being opened today, is focusing on providing access to healthcare for 10,000 public primary school pupils in the first instance.

Dr. Akande noted that the agency will also commence an enrollment of additional 5,500 pupils into the scheme from next week.

The Executive Secretary applauded UNICEF, through whose support the Agency has been able to improve on its awareness campaign and increased the communities under Community Based Health Insurance scheme by 100 percent.

He equally stressed the unparalleled commitment of SUBEB chairman to the scheme.

“His open door policy and unrestricted access ensured we were able to keep to our time line”, he said.

The event was attended by relevant stakeholders in the health and education sectors, including the pupils.

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Media Team,

Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board,

Ibadan.

The Oyo State Government has said that the distribution of letters of appointment to 5,600 newly recruited basic school teachers in the State will begin on Monday, January 6, 2025.

The distribution exercise will take place at Local government Universal Basic Education Authorities, LGUBEAs situated in all local government areas across Oyo State.

The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran stated this today during a meeting with Education Secretaries in Ibadan.

Dr. Adeniran charged the new teachers to be innovative and embrace modern techniques and approach in imparting knowledge.

Adeniran, who restated the Board’s zero tolerance for examination malpractices, said the new teachers’ appointments take effect from January 1st, 2025.

He, however, noted that about 12 local governments are overbloated with teachers, while some local governments are understaffed, saying a redistribution will be done to ensure equity and justice.

Dr. Adeniran urged the newly recruited teachers to display patriotic commitment, high level of integrity, and professional diligence to your duties.

“As young teachers, you are expected to be creative, adaptive, talented, and progressive. We urge you to be innovative, I therefore urge you to be the teacher for this age and the game-changing teacher for the future,” he said.

“You will be expected to be part of our dream for the revolutionalize the basic education sub-sector”, the Chairman added.

Speaking further, he said, “This is yet another testimony in our quest to reposition basic education in Oyo State in line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s campaign promises to our people, especially in the rural areas, many of which, have shortage of teachers as a result of retirements and other issues.”

“The first batch of 5,600 newly recruited teachers out of 7,000 who were successful after the rigorous recruitment processes will receive their letters from Monday.”

Adeniran also disclosed that the Seyi Makinde Government has paid N2.5 Billion as counterpart fund for the 2022 & 2023 UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects, to enable basic schools and junior secondary schools to continue enjoying unhindered infrastructural development.

While congratulating the new teachers, the Chairman advised them to demonstrate the highest level of professional ethics, urging them not to fail in their professional code of conduct as teachers.

The Chairman commended Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the appointment to fill vacant position in the education industry, stating that his intervention in the sub-sector has placed Oyo in the forefront among its peers.

He listed the LGUBEA offices in the 33 Local government areas as follows:

1. Ido LGUBEA- SDP office, Iyana, Akufo.
2. Ibadan South-West LGUBEA- Opp. Magara Police Post, Iyaganku Quarters.
3. Ibadan North-West LGUBEA: Opp. NTC Factory Gate, Leaf Road, TESCOM ZONAL office.
4. SAKI-EAST LGUBEA: Opp. Muslim. Grammar School, Ago-Amodu.
5. Ogbomoso North LGUBEA: NDLEA Office, Old Atenda Ogbomoso North.
6. Oluyole LGUBEA- Civil Defence office, Idi-ayunre.
7. Oriire LGUBEA- LGUBEA Office, Ikoyi Ile.
8. Surulere LGUBEA: LGUBEA Office, Iresaadu Township, Onikoko road.
9. Ogo Oluwa LGUBEA: LGUBEA Office, Ajaawa Aroya/Agbeja road.
10. Afijio LGUBEA: Jobele, Old NRC secretariat, Jobele.
11. Irepo LGUBEA: Behind Obada market, Kishi.
12. Atisbo LGUBEA: Tede Town, Alao Akala Library.
13. Ona-Ara LGUBEA: SDP Building, Akanran.
14. Oyo East LGUBEA: Schools Board, Awe road, Oyo.
15. Ibadan North-East LGUBEA: Inside Ibadan North-East Local government, Old Barrack, Iwo road.
16. Ibadan South-East LGUBEA: IMG Alake, Along Lekan Salami House.
17. Iseyin LGUBEA: St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Okutapemo, Iseyin.
18. Itesiwaju LGUBEA: Baptist Basic School, Along Ilero road, Otu.
19. Saki West LGUBEA: Inside Wewe LCDA, Idi-Araba, Oje owode road, Saki.
20. Akinyele LGUBEA: Along Ijaye road, schools board/Civil Defence office, Moniya.
21. Iwajowa LGUBEA: Iwere Ile, Along Baptist basic school road.
22. Oyo West LGUBEA: LA Basic school, Idi- ope, Oyo.
23. Kajola LGUBEA: Okeho Iganna Grammar School, Okeho.
24. Olorunsogo LGUBEA: UMCA Primary School, Apeeru, Igbeti.
25. Oorelope LGUBEA: LGUBEA Office, beside Wema Bank, Igboho.
26. Egbeda LGUBEA: SDP Secretariat, Beside Egbeda market, Egbeda, Ibadan.
27. Ibarapa-North LGUBEA: African Church school, Ayete.
28. Ibarapa-East LGUBEA: Ibarapa-East local government secretariat, Eruwa.
29. Ibarapa-Central LGUBEA: Old local government secretariat, Saganun, Igboora.
30. Lagelu LGUBEA: Islamic Mission Basic School, Lalupon.
31. Atiba LGUBEA: Entrance of Alaafin Palace, Oke-aafin.
32. Ibadan-North LGUBEA: Yidi, Behind A.P Filling Station, Agodi gate, Ibadan.
33. Ogbomoso-South LGUBEA: FRSC Office complex, Ogbomoso High School Area, Ogbomoso

E-signed:

Media Team,

OYOSUBEB,

Ibadan.

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The UBEC-SUBEB Model Smart School in Ibadan will hold its entrance examinations for Early Childhood Care Development Education, ECCDE, Primary and Computer Based Test, CBT, for Junior Secondary School levels on September 14, 2024.

Speaking in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the board expects a large turnout of prospective learners.

The Model Smart School, located at Sogunro, Ibadan is co-owned by the Universal Basic Education Commission and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board.

Adeniran said the exercise will see the children attempting the examination on devices provided by the smart school.

Dr. Adeniran emphasised that “the prestigious UBEC-SUBEB Model Smart School offers free and quality basic education”.

He urged parents to take full advantage of opportunity presented by the school “which is committed to equipping students with 21st-century skills through its modern computer gadgets and innovative teaching methods.”

Dr. Adeniran said officers from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, will also be present at the centre to observe the CBT exam.

Adeniran who said some parents have registered their children via www.oyostatesmartschool.com, urged other interested parents to register their children before the examination date.

Meanwhile, Dr. Adeniran has expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the just concluded EIDU pilot programme for 25 staff of the board.

The programme, attended by selected Head teachers, class teachers and Quality Assurance officers from Ona-ara, Iseyin, Ogbomoso South, and Ibadan South West, is aimed at equipping them with necessary digital skills, in preparation for the new session.

Applauding EIDU Digital Learning Programme organisers, he said, “This intervention program will ensure we improve the manner with which we teach our pupils”.

The Senior Education Officer, EIDU, Mr. Silas Armandos said the participants are expected to apply what they have learnt in schools.

He revealed that the participants will go back to classes with Android phones, and relevant teaching materials.

E-signed:

Media Team,

OYOSUBEB,

Ibadan.