Oyo state Ministry of Education Science and Technology

Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology was established in 1955 as indicated in the Western Region of Nigeria Law published on 14th April, 1975. Over the years, the Ministry had transformed into many life changing phases. In 2016, it became Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as a result of reorganization for better performance.

Vision

To develop an egalitarian society populated by self-actualized, self-reliant and upright people as ingredients of technological progress and rapid growth through an all-inclusive education.

Mission

Achieving free, qualitative and economy driven education such that no one is left behind in the acquisition of holistic knowledge in Oyo State.

Core Mandates Of The Ministries

Advise the government on the development of education policy

Successful implementation of Government Policies on education

Total eradication of illiteracy from the state through formal and non-formal education

Make equal education opportunity for all a possibility and reality

Ensure sufficient competent teachers in all subjects to meet the educational need in the State

Diversify and improve the quality of Education in line with the provisions of the National Policy on Education

Issue guidelines on Higher and Special Education Programmes of the Government in accordance with Stated Policy objectives.

Pay particular attention to the development of Science, Mathematics, and Technical Education with a view to accelerating the industrial and Technological advancement of the State.