The Governor-elect of the Oyo State Chapter of the Association of Tutorial Schools Operators (ATSO), Mr. Oladipupo Olalekan, popularly known as Intellectuals, has urged the Oyo State Government to extend the start time of school assemblies in rural areas from 7:55 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Speaking on a call-in radio program in Ibadan, Mr. Oladipupo explained, “Many students in rural areas walk several kilometres, often leaving home as early as 6:00 a.m., a time of low visibility and heightened insecurity. No student should be required to leave home before 7:00 a.m. Even with the distance, such students can comfortably arrive at school before 9:00 a.m.”
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He further advised the government to deploy adequate security personnel around public schools, particularly in rural communities, to safeguard students and school staff.
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In light of the security challenges, Mr. Oladipupo also urged his members in areas such as Ido, Eruwa, Ibarapa, Igboora, Iseyin, Saki, Surulere, Ajaawa, Tewure, and other sub-hubs across the state to adjust their afternoon timetables to ensure tutorial classes end by 5:00 p.m., until the security situation improves.
