From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo

English Teachers have been charged to be more dedicated to the teachings of English language, since it is key to better understanding of other subjects in schools.
The Executive Chairman, Osun State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Ajibola Famurewa gave the charge during a 4-Day capacity building training workshop organized for English Language and Literature in English teachers from Junior Secondary schools across the state.
Famurewa said all hands must be on deck at ensuring that all students perform very well in English and other subjects to compliment the efforts of state government in the education sector.
He implored all participants at the workshop majorly teachers of both English language and Literature in English to place high premium on teaching methodologies that will churn out brilliant students in all schools in Osun.
Earlier In his address of welcome, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr Adeoye Bakare lauded the state government on its unrelenting efforts at putting the basic education system on the right perspectives.
Adeoye also called on participants to pay good attention to the resource persons specially recruited for the workshop.
According to him, no amount of time spent in classes by teachers would be worthwhile if their students are not favourably attuned to the understanding of English language which he described as cornerstone to understanding other subjects.
In his remarks, the lead resource persons, Professor Niyi Akinnaso, commended the present administration on its giant strides in education.
Akinnaso told the gathering that what teachers of public schools are presently enjoying in terms of acquiring basic skills of knowledge and training in Osun when placed side by side with other states cannot be overemphasized.