The Oyo State Government has directed all public primary schools in the State to immediately implement the teaching of History as an independent subject.
This is expected to start from third term of the 2021/2022 academic session,according to the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran .
Adeniran, who commended 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 expressed optimism that the curriculum would equip the younger generations with the knowledge of the past.x