‎OYOSUBEB Flags Off Distribution of Instructional Materials to Oyo Public Basic Schools

‎OYOSUBEB Flags Off Distribution of Instructional Materials to Oyo Public Basic Schools
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‎The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has officially flagged off the distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools across the State.
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‎The ceremony, held at OYOSUBEB car park, Agodi, Ibadan, marked the commencement of the large-scale supply of learning aids and other institutional materials to public primary and junior secondary schools across the state.
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‎Speaking at the event, the OYOSUBEB Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the intervention in Oyo State covers the distribution of thousands of core subject textbooks and learning materials, including 19,289 copies each of Primary Mathematics Books 1, 2 and 3; 15,515 copies of Primary English Books 1–3; and 15,111 copies each of Nursery English Books 1, 2 and 3.
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‎Also distributed were 6,673 copies each of Nursery Mathematics Books 1, 2 and 3; 2,500 copies each of Science and Technology Books 1–3; 40,000 six-year Continuous Assessment Cards ( Produced by Oyo SUBEB), 6,675 school bags; 6,675 pairs of sandals; 6,675 exercise books; 6,675 pencils; and 6,000 pairs of BESDA sandals.
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‎He stressed that the materials are institutional resources designed to enhance instructional quality and improve learning outcomes, urging head teachers, principals and education managers to ensure strict accountability and proper utilisation.
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‎Speaking earlier, the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, said the distribution goes beyond the supply of materials, describing it as a reinforcement of hope and a renewed commitment to quality, inclusive and equitable basic education for every Nigerian child.
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‎Represented by the Zonal Director, UBEC, Mrs. Beatrice Okei, she noted that the intervention aligns with the Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which prioritises education as a foundation for national development through strong literacy, numeracy, values and skills acquisition at the basic level.
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