The Oyo State Government has indicated its plans to set up Integrity Clubs in all public schools in the state.
The initiative is to be executed by the Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), in collaboration with the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (OYOSUBEB).
A statement by the Media Team of OYOSUBEB said that the idea came to the fore when the OYMASED team, led by its Director General, Dr Morohunkola Thomas, paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr Nureni Adeniran, in his office.
In his speech, Thomas announced that the visit was aimed at sensitising the younger ones right from their formative years on the right morals and responsibilities, noting that OYMASED was established to, among other things, foster sustainable socio-economic development in Oyo State.
He stated; ‘The Agency’s mission is to drive fundamental changes in people’s attitudes and behaviours through strategically designed programmes. We aim to empower residents by promoting product
ive activities, instilling core values, and providing comprehensive education and mobilisation efforts. Our diverse departments work tirelessly to achieve these goals and ensure a brighter future for Oyo State.’
Thomas said; ‘the agency intends to execute its responsibilities through collaboration with key agencies like OYOSUBEB, by collaborating with the team at OYOSUBEB to establish frameworks for educating and orienting pupils, and setting up Integrity Clubs in schools.’
While welcoming the team, Dr Adeniran commended OYMASED for its zeal and determination to reach out to the young ones, especially those in public schools.
He stated that OYMASED’s Integrity Club in schools would aid in instructing the young ones on civic education, and passing relevant information about the society and responsibilities as citizens, through the knowledge the club will impact on the students and teachers.
Noting that OYMASED is a strategic partner in the efforts to promote and institute sustainable socio-economic develop
ment in Oyo State, Adeniran disclosed that OYOSUBEB’s doors are always open to OYMASED for collaborations that may add to the learning curve in the basic education sub-sector.
Source: Voice of Nigeria