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Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, Akure (2026)

22/09/2026

ONDO GOVT DISTANCES ITSELF FROM ALLEGED UNAUTHORISED BLOOD TESTING IN SCHOOL

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has dissociated itself from the alleged conduct of an unauthorised blood-testing exercise reportedly carried out by the Principal of CAC Adu Memorial Grammar School, Oke-Aro, Akure.

The Ministry wishes to state categorically that it did not authorise, approve or direct the said blood-testing exercise. It further emphasises that no school principal is empowered to organise such an exercise or impose any related financial charge on students without the requisite approval from the appropriate authorities.

The Ministry is particularly concerned by the allegation that students were required to pay the sum of ₦8,000 for the exercise. The Ministry has not approved any policy requiring students in public schools to pay such an amount for blood testing. Any such collection, if established, was therefore undertaken without the authorisation of the Ministry.

The Ministry has also been informed of the reported involvement of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the matter to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident and establish the facts.

The Ministry advises all school principals and other school administrators to operate strictly within approved government policies, regulations and directives.

Principals are expected to take full responsibility for the effective administration and supervision of their schools and must be sufficiently aware of activities taking place within their respective school premises and also exercise proper oversight over staff, students and school activities to prevent unauthorised actions and ensure compliance with government directives.

No individual is permitted to use his or her position to impose unauthorised charges or undertake activities capable of undermining the confidence of parents and the general public in the State's education system.

The Ministry therefore urges parents, guardians, students and members of the public to report any unauthorised collection of money or other irregular activities in public schools to the appropriate authorities for prompt investigation and necessary action.

The Ministry assures the public that, where the allegations are established after due investigation, appropriate administrative and legal action will be taken against any officer found culpable.

The Ondo State Government remains committed to protecting the welfare of students, ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of public schools, and maintaining the integrity of the State's education system.

Signed:
Bisi Lawani
Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

22/09/2026

ONDO GOVT REHABILITATES STUDENTS INVOLVED IN SIGN-OUT-RELATED DISTURBANCES

-removes Names from Black Book, releases Withheld WASSCE Certificates

The Ondo State Government has rehabilitated and reoriented students of Oyemekun Grammar School and Aquinas College who were involved in activities that disrupted public peace during the recent end-of-school “sign-out” celebrations after the last West African Senior Secondary School Examination.

The intervention, which was carried out during the holiday period, was organised by the Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Ondo State Neuro-Psychiatric Specialist Hospital.

The initiative was aimed at correcting negative behaviours, instilling discipline and responsible conduct, and helping the students understand the consequences of actions capable of threatening public safety and disrupting peace in the society.

Speaking at the event held at the Conference Room of the Ministry, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government to inculcating discipline, good morals and responsible behaviour in students alongside academic excellence.

He described the rehabilitation programme as a novel approach, stressing that the government deliberately chose counselling and rehabilitation rather than punitive measures that could negatively affect the future of the students.

Ajibefun assured the students and their parents that their names had been permanently removed from the Black Book, adding that their WASSCE certificates, which had previously been withheld, would also be released.

His words: “What you have done has been totally forgiven because you have undergone the desired change, so, we want you to continue to behave in a responsible way. Anywhere you find yourself, you are representing your family; you are representing Nigeria. Please behave well so that we can continue to be proud of you.”

The Commissioner assured that the Ministry would continue to monitor the rehabilitated students to ensure that the positive changes achieved during the programme were sustained.

He also commended officials of the Ministry and the various law enforcement and professional agencies that contributed to the success of the rehabilitation programme.

Giving an overview of the programme, the Director of Guidance and Counselling, Continuous Assessment and Evaluation in the Ministry, Mrs Olufunke Ademuyiwa, commended the Commissioner for adopting rehabilitation and counselling rather than harsh measures that could prove counterproductive.

Ademuyiwa disclosed that the four-week programme covered psycho-education, individual and group counselling, behavioural reflection and anger management.

She said the students had demonstrated significant positive changes and were already showing a willingness to help other young people make better choices.

According to her, the students were taken to the Ondo State Neuro-Psychiatric Specialist Hospital and the Correctional Centre in Akure for educational tours and counselling sessions with professionals.

Also speaking, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ondo State Command, CSC Oyewole Adedayo, warned the students against engaging in criminal activities that could lead to imprisonment.

He urged teachers to strengthen their monitoring of students, while emphasising the important role of parents and the home in raising responsible children and adults.

Adedayo noted that some inmates were products of broken homes, stressing that parents and guardians must pay close attention to the upbringing and behaviour of their children.

The Ondo State Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, CN Gabriel Folayemi, commended all those who contributed to the success of the rehabilitation programme.

Represented by the Assistant State Commandant, Counselling, Treatment and Rehabilitation, CSN Funmilayo Bamisaye, he reminded the students that they had the power to make responsible choices regarding their actions and the peers they associated with while also also recommending the establishment of a platform where young people exhibiting similar behavioural traits could receive continuous mentoring as a preventive measure.

The Chief Medical Director of the Ondo State Neuro-Psychiatric Specialist Hospital, Akure, Dr Sunday Sajo, described the rehabilitation initiative as a welcome development and urged the government to sustain it. He advised the students to maintain close relationships with responsible older people who could provide guidance and mentorship.

Also speaking, Magistrate Damilola Sekoni recommended that schools should regularly organise orientation and counselling programmes for students.

He further cautioned the rehabilitated students against repeating the offences that led to their participation in the programme.

The principals of the affected schools expressed appreciation to the State Government for the initiative and urged the students to uphold good behaviour and become positive examples to their peers.

Bisi Lawani
Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

20/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Ondo State to Flag Off Bursary, Scholarship and Financial Assistance Disbursement on Tuesday

The Ondo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, is set to flag off the disbursement of Bursaries , Scholarships and Financial Assistance to qualified students of Ondo State origin currently enrolled in Tertiary Institutions nationwide.

The official ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026.

This initiative aligns with the Governor’s "Our Ease” Agenda, which prioritizes strengthening strategic partnerships, promoting quality Education, and significantly improving Educational outcomes across the state.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State

Representatives of student bodies are kindly requested to attend this important event. All invited guests are expected to be seated promptly by 9:00a.m

Bisi Lawani
Ministry of Education

16/09/2026

ONDO GOVT RELEASES 2025/2026 BECE RESULTS

The Ondo State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has released the results of the 2025/2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) conducted across the state.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Akindele Ige, while speaking on the release of the results, disclosed that a total of 60,942 students sat for the examination across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

He urged parents and guardians to access the results of their children and wards by logging on to the Ministry’s examination portal, www.odsgexams.com, using their examination PINs.

Commenting on the performance of the students, the Director of Examination Management in the Ministry, Mrs. Titilayo Udoh, said 60,184 students, representing 99.3 percent, were successful in the examination.

She commended the students for their performance and urged them to develop effective examination techniques by learning how to approach and tackle examination questions systematically.

Mrs. Udoh also advised students to cultivate good study habits, pay attention to instructions and manage their time effectively during examinations, noting that these skills would contribute to better performance in future academic assessments.

Bisi Lawani

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

16/09/2026

First day of resumption monitoring activities by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun and the Safe School Committee of the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps.

The Commissioner visited Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure. CAC Grammar School, St Louis Grammar School, Ejioba High School, Obaile, Akure, Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School and St Michael Catholic High School, Akure, Ondo State.

While visiting the schools, the Commissioner noted that most of the school had started the first day test popularly known as " Principal's Test.

He therefore urged the teachers to be diligent as it won't be business as usual. He emphasised that there would be more monitoring of schools by the Ministry to ensure that the students are taught well

The commissioner wished all the student and teachers successful 2026/2007 Academic session

16/09/2026

ONDO LIBRARY BOARD RECEIVES EDUCATIONAL BOOKS FROM OYEMEKUN ASSOCIATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA

The Ondo State Library Board has received a donation of educational books from members of the Oyemekun Association of Southern California of United States of America as part of efforts to promote education, reading culture and access to learning materials in the state.

While presenting the books, the Chairman of the Association, Dr. Olusanya Oyeyemi, said the donation was driven by the desire of members of the Oyemekun Association in Southern California to contribute to the educational development of their home state.

Dr. Oyeyemi explained that the educational books were carefully donated to support students, teachers, researchers and other library users, stressing that access to relevant reading materials remained important to improving knowledge and encouraging young people to developing reading habit

He said the book were locally sourced from Nigerian publishers to meet the curriculum needs in the schools while he also expressed the association’s commitment to supporting initiatives that would positively impact education and human development in Ondo State.

Dr. Oyeyemi encouraged other indigenes and well-meaning individuals in the diaspora to contribute their quota to the development of education in the state through similar philanthropic initiatives.

Receiving the books, the Permanent Secretary of Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Akindele Ige represented by the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Francis Omooluwa, commended the group for its philanthropic gesture and commitment to supporting education in Ondo State.

Dr. Ige noted that the donation would contribute to enriching the resources available to students, teachers, researchers and other users of the state library system.

The Permanent Secretary reiterated that educational development requires the collective efforts of government, individuals, organisations and other stakeholders, adding that contributions such as the donation would complement the efforts of government in improving access to quality educational resources.

Also speaking, the Director of the Ondo State Library Board, Mr. Abiodun Joseph Bagbe, appreciated the members of Oyemekun Association in Southern California for their generosity and commitment to supporting education in the state.

He therefore called on other individuals, organisations, corporate bodies and well-meaning people of Ondo State to emulate the gesture by supporting the education sector with books and other relevant learning materials.

The Director also appealed to the state government for assistance in providing adequate shelving facilities for the newly donated books and other library materials, noting that proper shelving would ensure their effective organisation, preservation and accessibility to library users.

He assured the donors that the books would be put to good use and would serve students, researchers and other members of the public who make use of the library.

Bisi Lawani
Ministry of Education, Sci & Technology

14/09/2026

We welcome back all our students to school

12/09/2026

ONDO GOVT RELEASES JOINT SS2 RESULTS

The Ondo State Government has released the results of the recently conducted Joint Senior Secondary School II (SS2) Examination for students in public and private secondary schools across the state.

The examination was organised as part of the State Government’s efforts to assess students’ academic performance, identify areas requiring improvement and strengthen the quality of teaching and learning in secondary schools.

The Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Akindele Ige, disclosed that a total of 45,966 students sat for the examination across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

Dr. Ige said the results would enable schools, teachers, parents and other stakeholders to assess students’ academic progress, identify areas of weakness and provide the necessary support ahead of the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

He urged parents and guardians to log on to the Ministry’s examination portal, www.odsgexams.com, with the PIN provided to access and view their children’s results.

Also speaking, the Director of Examination Management in the Ministry, Mrs. Titilayo Udoh, said the analysis of the results showed that about 95 per cent of the candidates obtained credit passes in Mathematics and English Language.

Mrs. Udoh further stated that students seeking promotion to Senior Secondary School III (SSS3) are required to obtain a minimum of five credit passes, including Mathematics and English Language.

She urged principals of public and private secondary schools to adhere strictly to the promotion criteria, noting that the requirement was designed to ensure that students attained the required academic standard before progressing to SSS3.

The Ministry commended the students, school authorities, parents and other stakeholders for their cooperation towards the successful conduct of the examination.

It reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to improving the quality of education through regular assessment, effective monitoring and other measures aimed at enhancing teaching and learning outcomes across the state.

Bisi Lawani
Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

02/09/2026

Ondo public school student, Master Bamidele Raymond of St.Joseph College, Ondo came first (1st) in the Senior Quiz competition at the on-going 62th Annual National conference of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (M.A.N) holding at University of Osun (Uniosun).Also Master Atere Tolulope Adedoyin of Model secondary school Alagbaka Akure came second (2nd) in the junior category . Congratulations to our brilliant lights.

25/08/2026

ONDO EDUCATION MINISTRY INTRODUCES PAYMENT GATEWAY FOR SCHOOLS COLLECTIBLES

- BANS CASH PAYMENTS IN SCHOOLS

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has introduced a digital payment gateway for financial transactions in schools across the state, with a ban on cash payments, as part of measures to curb illegal collections and strengthen accountability in the education sector.

The initiative, which takes effect from the new academic session, was disclosed during a meeting between the Ministry and executives of the Association of Bursars of Secondary Schools in Ondo State.

Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology said the Ministry had already engaged principals across the state to sensitise them on the new payment system and ensure smooth implementation.

The Commissioner said the decision followed widespread complaints received during the last academic session about illegal and unauthorised collections in schools.

He explained that, following the complaints, he personally embarked on verification visits to some schools, where he confirmed that certain forms of unauthorised collections were taking place.

According to him, the findings prompted the Ministry to work with relevant stakeholders and its technical team to develop a payment gateway that would make every financial transaction in schools traceable and properly documented.

“To this end, we have put heads together to come up with a payment gateway. From now on, every payment will have to pass through the gateway, and we have placed a ban on cash payments.

“From the next session, we will not give room for anyone to deny any collection of illegal fees.”

The Commissioner stressed that the payment gateway was not introduced to take over funds belonging to schools, but to ensure transparency, accountability and proper monitoring of collections.

He explained that funds paid through the platform would be remitted to the appropriate school accounts, assuring school authorities that the system was designed primarily to eliminate financial irregularities.

He further disclosed that the payment gateway had been approved by the State Governor several months ago, stressing that its implementation was a policy decision that was not open to negotiation.

The Commissioner urged school bursars to cooperate with the partner handling the system, noting that the initiative would address existing abnormalities in the management of school finances.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Akindele Ige, said the new payment system would promote efficiency, transparency and accountability in school financial administration.

He urged the bursars to adequately engage other stakeholders and ensure that they understood the new system, stressing that their cooperation would be crucial to its successful implementation.

In his response, the Chairman of the Association of Bursars of Secondary Schools, Mr Fisayo Fapounda appreciated the Ministry for the initiative, describing it as a positive step towards improving transparency in school financial management.

He, however, called on the partner to engage with the wider membership of the association to ensure that all bursars were properly informed and to prevent misinformation about the new system.

Bisi Lawani
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Ondo State

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