By Dipo Olowookere

Teachers in public primary schools in Oyo State are currently excited over the decision of the government to promote some of the dedicated ones.

They believe this action will motivate them to give their best to improve the quality of education in the state, which is now doing well at various external examinations and competitions.

On Wednesday, over 16,500 public primary school teachers across the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state were elevated by the state government.

It was gathered that some of the teachers had spent some years without promotion before the assumption of office of the present administration led by Mr Seyi Makinde in 2019.

Speaking during a symbolic presentation of the letters to the teachers in Ibadan, the state capital, the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, charged the beneficiaries to redouble their efforts, saying the state government was committed and passionate about their welfare.

He affirmed that the promotion exercise was part of efforts by the present Government to boost education in the state, stating that, “When Governor Makinde assumed office, he promised to give priority to education and today, we have adopted measures to improve the standard of education in the state.”

Mr Adeniran commended the foresight of the Governor and his political will to transform the education sector in the state.

“Today, this government has approved and commenced distribution of promotion letters to over 16,500 public primary teachers in the state”.

“The welfare of teachers is taken very seriously by the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration, salaries of teachers are paid as at when due.”

The SUBEB chief, who noted that the government was aware that recruitment of teachers would address the problems of inadequate manpower in the basic education sub-sector and promote teaching and learning, urged stakeholders to exercise more patience.

He stressed that soon, after resolving some bottlenecks, the Oyo State Government will employ primary school teachers with professional teaching qualifications based on merit.

In their separate remarks, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, (NUT) Oyo State chapter and the Chairman, Association of Primary School Head-teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), Comrade Toju Adedoyin and Comrade Kunle Adedeji commended the state government for the promotion of teachers in the state.

They said that the promotion would boost the morale of teachers in Oyo State, adding that it will promote teaching and learning.

By FBNQuest

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Chevron Nigeria has disclosed that 23,000 Nigerians have benefitted from its scholarship programmes since its inception, including postgraduate scholarship in Nigeria and foreign universities.

The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Business Unit, Mr Rick Kennedy, said over 16,500 students from all the 36 states in Nigeria have benefitted from the Medical and Engineering Professional Scholarship programme, put together by Chevron and her JV partners in Agbami field, since 2009.

The Chevron boss explained that from the 16,500 Medical and Engineering Professional Scholarship, 715 students have graduated with first-class degrees.

CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Mrs Esimaje Brikinn, quoted the company’s boss explaining that Chevron and its deepwater partners have continued to invest in education infrastructure, and has executed over 25 libraries across the country.

“Chevron companies in Nigeria have continued to support education development in the Niger Delta region and across the country through the development of education infrastructure, capacity building and scholarships.

“The scholarships include; the NNPC/CNL JV national university scholarship and the community scholarship program which caters for students in both secondary and tertiary institutions from communities in CNL’s areas of operations (GMoU and non-GMoU communities).

“Additionally, CNL awards scholarships to visually-impaired students to enhance their access to quality education.

“Over 23,000 people have benefitted from the company’s scholarship programs which include scholarships for community postgraduate scholars in Nigeria and foreign universities. Six of the over 180 community postgraduate students graduated with distinction.

“CNL also deploys the Science Teachers project meant to boost science education in remote secondary schools in the Company’s areas of operation.

“The program ensures the posting of National Youth Service Corps science graduates to serve their mandatory one-year period as science teachers, with Chevron providing extra incentives to NYSC members for the duration of the program.

“Since the inception of the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professional Scholarship programme in 2009, over 16,500 students from all the states of Nigeria have benefitted from the scholarship, out of which 715 students have graduated with first-class degrees.

“Chevron and its Deepwater partners have continued to invest in education infrastructure. As of today, the parties have executed 39 Science laboratory complexes and 25 conventional and hybrid libraries across the country.

“Also, Chevron and its partners embark on a wide range of activities to encourage students to develop an interest in key subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and, ultimately pursue STEM courses and career,” she said.