*Holds New Year interfaith prayer .
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (OYO SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has warned staff of the board to stay away from fraudulent practices.
Dr Adeniran handed down the warning on Tuesday at an interfaith prayer, held to usher in the new year at Oyo SUBEB headquarters in Ibadan.
The Oyo SUBEB Executive Chairman stressed that there is the need for staff members of the board to be diligent and avoid being complicit in financial practices.
He maintained that the Board was often bombarded with petitions against some staff members over fraudulent practices, adding that the officials should adhere strictly to professional ethics enshrined in the civil service rules and be diligent in the discharge of their duties.
Emphasizing that Oyo SUBEB was ready to take drastic measures against any erring staff member, Dr
Adeniran, identified the role of Head teachers, teachers, and the entire board as key in the Oyo State government’s efforts at repositioning the basic education sub-sector of the state.
Speaking further, he said the gathering was aimed at thanking God for the new year, and laying a stronger foundation for the assignments ahead, saying, ” I implore you to rededicate yourselves to your duties and ensure you do your best and ensure you do the needful at all times”.
” Avoid being involved in any form of sharp practices, or fraudulence that could marr the name of the Board or the State. I advise that you carry out due diligence and know your duties. By doing this, you save yourselves from trouble and make our job easier at OYO SUBEB. We pray that we all remain successful in our duties”.
Commending the Oyo SUBEB staff members for maintaining professional ethics in their conduct and congratulated everyone for witnessing the new year, Dr Adeniran assured them of the Oyo State Government’s continued support and cooperation with workers.
The Co-ordinating Director, OYO SUBEB, Mrs. Olaide Ladipo while speaking reiterated the need for workers and the management of the Board to be in synergy as new trends in basic education administration continue to unfold.
