Oyo partners UBEC, others, to strengthen foundational learning

He said the initiative aligns with efforts to strengthen early childhood education and equip learners with competencies beyond conventional academic instruction.

The chairman highlighted some interventions by OYO SUBEB in pre-primary education, including the training of 320 Early Childhood Care, Development and Education teachers across the 33 Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities in the state.

He attributed the progress recorded in the state’s education sector to the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde, saying the government had sustained free and qualitative basic education while investing in school infrastructure and learner-friendly facilities.

Adeniran also said the administration had prioritised teachers’ welfare and continuous professional development while ensuring prudent deployment of UBEC and SUBEB intervention funds.

Oyo To Review Implementation Framework

The SUBEB chairman assured the visiting officials that the board would critically review the implementation modalities of the proposed initiative, including teacher professional development, classroom resources, monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

He said the review would help ensure that the programme is effectively integrated into the state’s existing school system and curriculum.

Adeniran thanked Think Equal Organisation and UBEC for selecting Oyo State as a pilot state for the initiative, describing the decision as recognition of the state’s leadership in education.

“Indeed, we are Pacesetters and we do not take this confidence for granted,” he said, expressing optimism that the engagement would produce a productive and impactful outcome.

Speaking earlier, the Zonal Director of UBEC, Beatrice Okei, said the initiative was coming at a time when the commission, in collaboration with State Universal Basic Education Boards, had created an enabling environment for the education sector to thrive.

She said this had been achieved through sustained investment in basic education, teacher development, infrastructure and the welfare of teachers.

Think Equal Explains Training Focus

The Senior Manager, Africa/Middle East and Asia, Think Equal Initiative, Anas Tahhan, said the training focused on the revised Learning Through Play pedagogy.

According to him, the approach is designed to enhance the holistic development of pre-primary school children while equipping teachers with innovative, inclusive and child-centred teaching strategies.

Tahhan expressed confidence that the values promoted by Think Equal would complement existing learning processes and contribute to raising “well-rounded, resilient and responsible future leaders.”

The engagement was attended by the Executive Secretary of OYO SUBEB, Dr Kemi Adeosun, and directors of the board.