Osun State government has described as mere rumours the claims that the state has ordered payment of fees in its public schools across the state.
A statement by the Bureau of Communication and Strategy signed by its Director, Semiu Okanlawon, quoted both Governor Rauf Aregbesola and his deputy, Mrs Grace Titi Laoye-Tomori, as debunking this while hosting the newly elected executives of the National Association of Osun State Students, NAOSS who were on a familiarisation visit to him.
The governor said education in the state still remains free despite the excruciating economic condition facing the state and the country.
Aregbesola stated that qualitative and functional education, particularly at the lower level is very important and must not be neglected and abandoned by any responsible government, which is why he has continued all education policies in the state regardless of the shortage in allocation and the economic meltdown.
Also speaking, Mrs Laoye-Tomori told the new executives of student union bodies that on no account has the administration ordered the parents to pay fees.
Source: Leadership Newspapers
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