Students in Ekiti Secondary Schools have been encouraged to imbibe the ethos of Omoluabi and to promote the principles of honor and integrity emphasized by Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The Director-General, Bureau of Civic Orientation and Citizenship (BCOC), Mrs. Olawumi Famuyiwa made the call during a sensitization programme in Ado Ekiti.
Mrs. Famuyiwa urged students to embrace the ethical values of Ekiti, which include decency, honesty, integrity, respect for elders, commitment to hard work and dignity of labour.
She emphasized the importance of rejecting social vices such as absenteeism, examination malpractice, the pursuit of quick wealth, cultism and ritual killings, advocating the adoption of good morals.
The Director-General highlighted the importance of these values in shaping the character of the youth. To instill these values, she introduced the poem “Ise Loogun Ise” for students to recite daily in schools, reminding them that actions must align with intentions to achieve their goals.
Earlier, the Director of Evaluation and Standard Department, Mr. Samuel Abodunde who represented the Ekiti State Ministry of Education highlighted several achievements of Governor Oyebanji’s administration which
include the provision of free education in public schools, timely payment of teachers’ salaries, renovation of dilapidated school buildings and the distribution of laboratory equipment to enhance science education.He encouraged both students and teachers to be diligent and to value government’s investment in education.
In her remarks, the Principal of David Oke Model College, Mrs. Racheal Olaiya commended the present administration for its commitment to providing quality and free education, which has enhanced the quality of life for citizens.
The BCOC has conducted sensitization visits to 22 public secondary schools in Ado Ekiti, including Saint Michael Secondary School, as part of their outreach efforts.
