‘Education key to eliminating inequality’

The Osun State Government has expressed commitment to the provision of school amenities and ensuring sound education for children in the state.

The General Manager of the Osun State Agency for Community and Social Development Agency (Osun-CSDA), Mrs Funmi Abokede, gave the assurance during the inauguration of rehabilitated blocks of classrooms at Odeyinka High School in Irewole North East Local Government Area of the state.

Abokede said education remained the key to eliminating inequality and reducing poverty.  She said the rehabilitation of the classrooms would provide a conducive environment for teaching and learning.

The Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Ayobami Ganiyu Olaoluwa, urged the management of the school and the people in the community to ensure proper maintenance and sustainability of the facility for the benefit of future generations.

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Both Abokede and Olaoluwa lauded the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for providing an enabling environment for the agency to deliver on its mandates.