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ADEGBESAN BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF 10,000 ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOKS TO SS3 STUDENTS

Published October 28, 2026 · admin

Hon. Joseph Folorunsho Adegbesan, Member representing Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has commenced the distribution of 10,000 customised English Language and Mathematics textbooks to Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) students as part of his Literacy Enhancement Project aimed at strengthening foundational learning and improving educational outcomes.

The distribution commenced at Obanta Comprehensive High School, Awa-Ijebu; Itamerin Comprehensive High School, Oru-Ijebu; Methodist Comprehensive High SCHOOL, Ago-Iwoye; Abusi Odumare Academy, Ijebu-Igbo; and Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo. The textbooks are designed to support 5,000 SS3 students across the three local government areas, with each student receiving learning materials to aid preparation for major examinations.

Speaking at the commencement of the exercise, Hon. Adegbesan explained that the 10,000 textbooks were carefully developed by professionals in the education sector to meet students’ learning needs. The books, authored by Prof. Ouwatoyin Oladunjoye, Prof. Onabamiro T. Adesoye and other contributors, are intended to strengthen students’ understanding of English Language and Mathematics and improve their performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and General Studies Examination (GSE), as applicable.

He urged the students to make effective use of the textbooks by reading diligently and remaining committed to their studies. He also encouraged them to be worthy ambassadors of their schools, communities and parents, stressing the importance of discipline, good conduct and academic excellence in shaping their future.

The initiative forms part of Hon. Adegbesan’s broader commitment to educational development, teacher support and human capital investment. In addition to providing learning resources, the Literacy Enhancement Project includes the training of 300 teachers to promote the effective use of the textbooks and strengthen teaching and learning across participating schools.

Among those in attendance were Hon. Kunle Akilo, Governor’s Liaison Officer; Hon. Moibi Olufodun, Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Transportation; Hon. Gbenga Nuberu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties; Hon. Adewale Adeshina, popularly known as FeelingCool, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure; Mr. Dayo Idowu; Giwa Odejayi Orebela; Hon. Kazeem Ademefun, Hon. Saheed Banjo; councillors representing Wards 7 and 9; amongst other APC leaders.

The commencement of the distribution marks a further step in efforts to improve access to quality learning materials and equip students with the resources needed to prepare confidently for their examinations and future academic pursuits.

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