Victor Oluwayemi
Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has identified an urgent need to collaborate with the State’s health sector for adequate precautionary measures against Coronavirus in the state Public primary schools.
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran stated this in his office during a meeting with the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello.
“This Board recognises that pupils in primary schools are vulnerable, therefore, we intend to work with the Ministry of Health and other health agencies to curb the virus among our pupils. We pray the virus will not spread to Oyo State. However, we would also work assiduously to ensure these children and their parents are properly sensitized on the need to maintain proper hygiene”, Adeniran said.
He stated that adequate sensitisation on the importance and benefits of proper hygiene is the primary aim of the board on how to prevent Coronavirus, adding that the Board is prepared to collaborate with key health agencies in the state.
In another development, the Board promised to intensify awareness campaign among primary schools’ teachers on the need to access state health insurance scheme.
