Oyo re-intoduces History as subject in schools

Dr Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman
Oyo State Government has directed all public primary schools in the State to immediately implement the teaching of History as an independent subject starting from the third term of the 2021/2022 academic session.
The chairman Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran disclosed this today, while monitoring schools’ resumption in Ibadan.
Adeniran who applauded the massive turnout of pupils in public primary schools, said reintroduction of History is in line with the new education policy of the State Government.
He applauded the leadership of Universal Basic Education Commission, Abuja for the technical support received, as well as the supply of textbooks.
Dr. Adeniran said over 4,950 history textbooks are being distributed to public primary schools state-wide, adding that this will give pupils a proper understanding of the Nation’s history.
He hinted that the curriculum would enable pupils to appreciate history as an instrument of national integration, adding that it would allow students to know the history of the country.
Adeniran, an Education expert, who impressed OYOSUBEB staff members and teachers by teaching pupils, said he was optimistic that the curriculum would equip the younger generations.
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