“The programme will enable us to harness the opportunity provided by the established traditional structure to work with the school systems to prevent and control truancy, increase school enrollment and bring all stakeholders together for the overall success of school children,' Mr Adeyeye stated.
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The foundation, headed by Eburu of Iba, Oba Adekunle Adeogun-Okunoye, has as members other traditional rulers across the six South-west states and Kogi and Kwara States. Briefing journalists on Wednesday shortly after the inaugural meeting held at Ooni’s palace in Ile-Ife, Oba Adeogun-Okunoye explained that the Ooni had put in place the foundation for the fulfilment of his quest to ensure that the traditional institutions in Nigeria and Yoruba states in Nigeria particularly, work for the masses by complementing government’s efforts in curbing truancy and out-of-school syndrome in the society.
The monarch, who doubles as the foundation’s Director-General, further explained that Ooni had premised the programme on the on-going agitation of the traditional rulers for a constitutional role and the persistent efforts of traditional rulers to work with the government in addressing challenges, especially those that directly affect youths and girls.
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