Ajimobi Prevents 17 Schools From Resuming For Protesting Against Him

The state government which, on june 6, 2016, had shut down public schools following the eruption of a violent protest that resulted from the governor’s proposal of public private partnership policy on education in the state.

The State’s Commissioner for Information, Toye Arulogun, on Saturday, however announced that public schools in the state will be reopened on July 11, 2016.

“This violent activity threatened the peace and security of the state and endangered the lives of the students who participated in this breach of peace and affront on constituted authority,” the Commissioner said.

“Consequently, the Oyo State Government was constrained to shut down public schools throughout the State to safeguard the lives of the students and protect the lives and property of the citizenry; a decision that was taken in the line of its primary duty of ensuring peace and safety in the state. ”

“Following several representations by the Parents Teachers Association, Community Leaders, Religious leaders, Traditional Rulers, Prominent and well meaning Nigerians at home and abroad, the Oyo State Government has decided to reopen public schools in the State with effect from Monday 11th July 2016.”

Arulogun noted however those students from 17 schools that were shutdown would continue to remain at home for simply protesting against Ajimobi’s education policy and “destroying government property.”

He said the students must hence tender a “written apology” before 17 of the schools would be reopened again.

“Considering the need for strong character moulding and to emphasize the importance of good conduct and acceptable behaviour for the leaders of tomorrow, the students must tender a written apology to the government through the school management.

“The Government of Oyo State wishes to reiterate its commitment to ensuring the security and safety of lives and property within the state,” Arulogun added.