In an effort to achieve a safe environment for work and learning, the Osun Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) has organized a one day seminar for members of staff.
The seminar held in conjunction with the Environmental and Social Safeguard in schools was held at the SUBEB headquarters in Osogbo.
Declaring the seminar open, the Executive Secretary, Osun SUBEB, Mr Yahaya Bakare said the seminar came up as a result of the need to curb social menace and in particular to ensure safety of schools environment across the State.
The Executive Secretary who was represented by the Director, Administration and Supplies, Mr Olumide Taiwo appreciated Osun Government and UBEC for their relentless efforts at delivering quality education to learners in a conducive environment.
He noted that, the program will go a long way in protecting schools environment as well as catering for unwholesome habits among young learners and adults in the society.
In her address, the National Consultant, Environmental and Social Safeguard in Schools, Stella Blaize described the program as a way of ensuring the well-being of both learners and teachers within a given school environment,for safety from all kinds of bad habits that will hinder societal norms and values.
She called for concerted efforts to protect schools aimed at ensuring that schools are not only safe but protected.