The Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to improving the education sector through strategic policies and programmes to improve learning outcomes in public and private schools across the state.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, stated this on behalf of the Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, in his welcome-back message to students as schools resume for the first term of the 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, September 15, 2026.
Hon. Olayiwola described the new academic session as an opportunity for students to renew their commitment to learning and academic excellence. He urged them to remain focused, disciplined and dedicated to their studies, while also conducting themselves responsibly and abiding by the laws and regulations of their schools and the state.
The Commissioner charged teachers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, urging them to be punctual, adequately prepared and consistent in the delivery of their lessons. He emphasized the need for proper lesson planning, regular attendance in classrooms and exemplary conduct, stressing that teachers must lead by example in discipline and dedication to duty.
He also called on parents and guardians to play an active role in their children’s education by monitoring their academic progress, providing essential learning materials, including notebooks and textbooks, instilling discipline and maintaining close communication with teachers and school authorities.
Describing the first term as a crucial foundation-laying period for the academic year, Hon. Olayiwola urged all stakeholders in the education sector to work together towards achieving improved academic performance and the overall development of learners.
He further advised proprietors of private schools to strictly adhere to the academic calendar issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, noting that compliance with approved guidelines remains essential to maintaining standards across the education sector.
