Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, through his deputy, pledged continued focus on education during a meeting with World Bank representatives. He affirmed that education is a cornerstone of the state’s development strategy.
The governor assured support for the Better Education Service Delivery for All project, a World Bank initiative. He highlighted the significant budget allocation for education (around 21%) and the state’s commitment to successful project implementation.
Oyo State’s rich educational history was mentioned, including the first university and teaching hospital in Nigeria.
The Commissioner for Education emphasized ongoing efforts like grant distribution, teacher recruitment, and redeployment.
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