Oyo govt, church agree to demarcate cemetery from school premises

The leadership of St. Paul Anglican Church, Odo-Ona, Ibadan, has agreed with Oyo State government to demarcate cemetery from the premises of an adjoined public primary school, while it also promised to ensure burial activities do not disturb school activities.

The decision was the church’s response to a recent request from the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (OYOSUBEB), Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran.

Adeniran had during a two-fold meeting held at the board’s headquarters and subsequently at the church, told the church leaders that the gory site of the burial ground would have psychological effects on the children if proper care is not taken.

In his response, Vicar of the church, Ven. (Dr) Yemi Jesulola, promised to execute the resolutions of the meeting, adding that it’s their joy to see that the pupils succeed in future.

He promised the church authority’s utmost co-operation with the board and Oyo State government in ensuring that pupils are taught under a conducive environment.

“We will continue to ensure that the pupils learn under a conducive environment. In fact, we laid down a rule that sounds of trumpets and drums must halt at the entrance of the church during interments on weekdays so that pupils will not be affected by the noise,” the cleric said.

He noted that they hold the school in high regard, considering the fact that it was owned by the church before its handover to the state government.