By Ologeh Joseph Chibu
The Ekiti State Government is strengthning gathering of data on students in public primary and secondary schools.
This is to enhance educational planning and qualitative decision-making.
This initiative was revealed by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Bimpe Aderiye, during her appearance on the bilingual radio program “Ekiti Today/Ekiti L’oni,” which airs weekly.
Dr. Aderiye emphasized the government’s commitment to delivering accessible, affordable, and functional education, leveraging modern technology to ensure inclusivity for all students. She outlined four core components of the government’s strategy: enrolment, retention, transition, and completion. Highlighting the compulsory nature of education up to senior secondary school level, she noted that enrolling school-age children in the state is non-negotiable.
The government is also focusing on reducing dropout rates, ensuring that no student is left behind due to financial constraints. In addition to offering free education, the state provides a conditional cash transfer program to support indigent and vulnerable students, guaranteeing access to formal education for every child.
Regarding recent concerns about mass failures in placement examinations, Dr. Aderiye dispelled the rumors, stating that the pass rates were 97.43% for public school students and 97.28% for private school students in Ekiti State.
She urged parents and guardians to remain open to diverse schooling options for their children, assuring them that all schools in the state have benefited from infrastructure rehabilitation, facility improvements, and staff training. These efforts have raised educational standards even in schools that were previously less favored.
Additionally, Dr. Aderiye called on parents to actively engage in their children’s education by monitoring homework and reinforcing home-based learning, as schools build upon the foundational training provided by families.
