Governor Seyi Makinde has received widespread acclaim for spearheading the renovation of 36 public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State, a bold initiative aimed at revitalising ageing infrastructure and creating a conducive learning environment for pupils and students.
The project spans the state’s five geo-political zones — Ibadan, Oyo, Ogbomoso, Oke-Ogun, and Ibarapa, and is part of the government’s ongoing effort to rehabilitate public schools and ensure quality education for every child.
Education stakeholders have praised Governor Makinde for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to improving the state’s education sector.
Leading the array of stakeholders praising the governor, the Special Adviser on Education Intervention, Oloye Suraj Abiodun Tiamy, described the governor as “a true champion of education whose vision and commitment are transforming the public school system in Oyo State.”
“His leadership has ensured that resources are effectively mobilised to reach schools across all local government areas, and that the renovations address the most pressing needs of students and teachers.”
Governor Makinde’s hands-on involvement and personal interest in this initiative demonstrate a deep understanding of what it takes to create a lasting impact on the quality of education,” he said.
According to the Special Adviser, “Governor Makinde’s approach goes beyond mere infrastructure. He recognises that quality education is the foundation for societal progress. By prioritising safe, modern, and well-equipped learning environments, he is setting the stage for academic excellence and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders in Oyo State.”
Equally, the Special Adviser was praised by education stakeholders for his strategic oversight and hands-on approach in monitoring development in various schools
The schools currently benefiting from the renovations include Army Day Secondary School in Odogbo, Ojoo, and Community Secondary School, Sango-Ibon, both in Akinyele Local Government Area; Iba High School and Adasobo Grammar School in Kisi, Irepo LGA; and Molete Community Grammar School in Ogbomoso South LGA.
In Ibadan North, the project covers Ikolaba Grammar School, Ikolaba High School, Ikolaba Primary School, Methodist Grammar School, Community Grammar School, Mokola, and Emmanuel College, Agbowo, while in Ibadan South West, work is ongoing at St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Gada-Odo, Apata; I.M.G. Primary School, Oke Bola (Sharp Corner); and Islamic Mission School, Bode.
Additional schools in Ibadan South East undergoing renovation include Salvation Army Primary School, Yemetu, Aperin Oniyere Commercial Grammar School, Adesola, and I.M.G. Primary School, Eleta. In Lagelu LGA, the focus is on St. Andrew’s Primary School, Olowomero, Lelero, Community High School, Alegongo, and Monatan High School, Wofun, Iyalode. Akinyele LGA also has Community High School, Otun Agbaakin, under renovation, while Egbeda LGA sees work at Bishop Phillips Academy Grammar School, Iwo Road.
Ona Ara LGA hosts renovations at Community High School, Sawia, while Oluyole LGA has seen work at Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo, and Prospect High School, Abanla. Ido LGA includes UCSS, Omi Adio, Apata, and Iseyin LGA is benefiting from upgrades at Ladogan Community Primary School.
In Saki West LGA, A.U.D. High School 1 is being renovated, while Atisbo LGA has Baptist Secondary Grammar School, Ago Are, under improvement. Ibarapa Central and East LGAs are benefiting through the School of Science, Idere, and Obaseeku High School, Eruwa, respectively.
Ibadan North West LGA has Eleyele High School receiving attention, while Basorun in Ibadan North LGA hosts Oba Akinyele Memorial Secondary School. Finally, Ogbomoso North LGA sees work at Ogbomoso Grammar School.
