School Resumption: Ibadan Records Low Turnout Of Students

Some public and private schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, recorded low a turnout of pupils on the first day of resumption for the second term of the 2019/2020 academic calendar.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 8am, only a few students were seen in the schools visited in Ibadan.

Schools monitored were Oba Akinyele Memorial High School; Vine Branch Foundation School; I.M.G School One; Mokola and Baptist Secondary School, Oke-Ado.

Others were Ansar Ud Deen School One and Two Liberty Road; Community Grammar School Oluyole and Oluyole Private School.

Some principals said they are expecting more pupils by Friday as teaching and learning activities would begin in earnest.

Principal of Oba Akinyele Memorial School Mrs. Dasola Bello said teachers were on ground and prepared to teach but for the low turnout of pupils.

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She said: “We came to school on Friday to prepare for resumption; our teachers are ready. They have written their scheme of work and their diaries and lesson notes are already signed. The pupils are already trooping in but we expect them to come in larger numbers as teaching and learning is taking off in earnest.”

Proprietor of Vine Branch Foundation School Pastor Bola Okusanya said parents should be more involved in their children’s academic activities as the new term begins.

“This term, we expect more kids to come in and parents to put in their best as parental involvement is very important in any child’s life. We expect fees to be paid on time. The teachers are set to give their best. In all, we pray and hope that God will make this term free of evil and keep everyone – parents, staff and pupils alive,” she said.

The Principal of Ansar Ud Deen High School One and Two, Liberty Road, Mr. Haruna Animasahun, praised the government for providing textbooks and compendium for students. He enjoined parents with wards in SS3 to pay their SSCE fees and monitor them to utilise the materials provided by the government for their good.

He said: “The school just resumed after the three weeks break; teachers are on ground and our pupils are also gradually coming in. The assembly has just been conducted and everything will start smoothly because we are starting teaching today.

“We are hoping that parental cooperation will not diminish as Governor Seyi Makinde has put everything in place to enable the pupils enjoy learning and teaching. We thank God that we have always been motivated and, as teachers, we are resolved to give our best to the pupils so that Oyo State will galvanise to the amiable position among other states.”