4545 Applicants Write 2022 Placement Exam Into Science Schools In Oyo

Oyo State Government today conducted a Competitive Entrance Examination for about Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five (4,545) candidates seeking admission into the Seven Science Schools and Igbo Elerin Grammar School in the State.

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem, who monitored the exercise in the two Computer-Based Centres in the Ibadan metropolis, namely: The Polytechnic Ibadan  CBT Centre, and Yinbol College CBT Center,  Orogun,  Ibadan, described the exercise and the use of Information Communication Technology as highly commendable.

He reiterated that the process was geared toward enhancing a qualitative educational system in the state, as emphasised in His Excellency,  Engineer Seyi Makinde’s Education policy.

BARRISTER  Abdu-Raheem explained that the registration of candidates for the examination was made free,  in line with the  Free Education Policy of the present administration.

The Honourable Commissioner confirmed that the Examination was hitch-free in all the Computer-Based Test Centres in the State.  He explained that the few teething problems experienced in the early hours were promptly addressed. This was caused, the majority by the inability of some candidates to use the computer properly.

However,  the Commissioner  emphasised  the commitment of the government  to promoting the use of Technology, in all levels of education in the State

The Honourable Commissioner also expressed his happiness at the impressive turnout of candidates, while he equally commended the parents and guardians for their promptness.

Some parents who spoke with journalists expressed their delight over the exercise.

Among the encourage of the  Honourable  Commissioner are the Permanent Secretary, Ministry, Mrs Christianah Abosede Abioye and Directors.