By Temi Joshua
The Ondo State Government has ordered compulsory recitation of Oodua Anthem for all students in their respective schools in the state.
According to the circular sent to all stakeholders from the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the schools affected are all private and public institutions from primary to tertiary level in the state.
Also, the circular, titled “Recitation of Oodua Anthem in all schools”, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Akin Asaniyan, made it compulsory for parents to recite the anthem.
The statement reads in part below:
“Please note that at the just concluded inter-schools debate and award ceremony organised by Ondo State Ministry of Education Science and Technology, held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the International Culture and Event Center ( The Dome), Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, announced that the state had adopted the Oodua Anthem and it is to be recited by the residents of the state.
“In the light of this development, Mr Governor has directed that the anthem is now compulsory in all public and private schools ( primary and secondary), as well as tertiary institutions in the state, to be recited by all students and teachers henceforth.”
