The Oyo State Government has directed all public primary schools in the state to immediately implement the teaching of History as an independent subject.
The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran revealed yesterday, while monitoring schools’ resumption in Ibadan.
Adeniran said the reintroduction of History is in line with the new education policy of the state government.
He applauded the leadership of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Abuja, for the technical support received and the supply of textbooks.
Adeniran said over 4,950 history textbooks are being distributed to public primary schools state-wide, adding that this would 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.
He was optimistic that the curriculum would equip the younger generations with the knowledge of the past.
The OYOSUBEB Boss, who was optimistic that the curriculum would equip the younger generations with the knowledge of the past noted that the importance of history to nation-building, patriotism and human development could not be overemphasized.
