Owo LG to Deploy Task Force, Strengthen School Monitoring to Curb Student Misconduct

The Executive Chairman of Owo Local Government, Hon. Elder Tope Omolayo today, 28th October, 2026held a crucial stakeholders meeting with School Administrators in Owo Local Government Area.

The meeting, which was held at the Oke Mapo Hall, was convened to address the growing concerns over students’ indiscipline and other vices within the education sector in the Local Government.

In attendance at the meeting were:

– Rev. Olufemi Adegbola – Zonal Education Officer
– Mrs. Balogun Eunice Bolajoko – Chairperson, ANCOPSS, Owo Local Government
– Pastor Arifalo B. O – Principal, C.G.S Emure-Ile
– Mr. Eleyinmi Ayodeji – Director, Zonal Education Office, Owo
– Mr. Omole M. O – Director, Zonal Education Office
– Mr. Tunde George – Principal, Owo High School, Owo

Issues Discussed:

Top on the agenda were the worrisome rate of students roaming the streets during school hours, rising cases of thuggery and violent conduct among students, especially during inter-house sports competitions.

The Zonal Education Officer expressed deep concern over the ugly trend and appealed to the Chairman to help the education authorities tackle any act capable of tarnishing the image of Owo Local Government or disrupting peace in schools.

After extensive deliberations, *far-reaching resolutions were made to take drastic steps to curb the menace*, including effective monitoring of students, collaboration between schools, parents and the Local Government Task Force, and sanctioning of erring students and schools where necessary.

Hon. Elder Tope Omolayo assured the school administrators of his administration’s full support to restore discipline, moral values and academic excellence in all schools across Owo Local Government.

He commended the school administrators for their dedication and urged them to be more vigilant and proactive in the discharge of their duties.