The Ogun State government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the education sector, with plans to enhance infrastructural facilities and educational policies for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session. According to Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, the state’s public schools will resume with upgraded facilities, including rehabilitated classrooms, laboratories, and libraries equipped with modern equipment.

During a two-day enrollment campaign in the Egba and Yewa regions, Arigbabu emphasized the present administration’s high priority on education, underscoring the sector’s importance. He noted that significant efforts have been made to provide a conducive learning environment, including the supply of furniture and implementation of various developmental initiatives.

The commissioner also encouraged parents of children with disabilities to enroll them in one of the state’s five Special Need Schools, assuring that adequate provisions have been made to ensure they receive quality education. The enrollment drive has reportedly yielded positive results, with more children now enrolled in public schools and benefiting from the state’s free education initiative.

Olalekan Ifede, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, and Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko, Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, reiterated that the state’s free education policy prohibits any school from charging fees or levies. Community leaders, including the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewa Land, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, and Olu of Siun, Oba Lawrence Adeyinka, stressed the importance of education as a vital legacy for children, urging parents to take advantage of the free education policy.

The State Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association, Olusegun Folorunso, and other stakeholders appreciated the government’s efforts to transform the education sector, pledging their continued support to ensure all children receive an education. With the new academic session approaching, the Ogun State government’s initiatives aim to provide a better learning experience for students, underscoring the significance of education in shaping the state’s future.