Education
Shocking state of Osun school sparks outrage over neglect, education budget mismanagement
Written By: Emmanuel Ikhenebome
04 Dec 2025 03:36 PM
Osogbo, Osun – In a scathing exposé that has ignited public fury, civic watchdog group MonITNG has unveiled harrowing images of Community Grammar School in Odogbo, Atakumosa East Local Government Area (LGA), revealing a secondary school teetering on the brink of total collapse despite substantial state investments in education.
The revelations, shared via a viral social media post on Thursday, paint a picture of neglect that has persisted for over 15 years, forcing hundreds of students to endure unsafe and undignified learning conditions.
The post, authored by MonITNG, a platform dedicated to tracking public projects and data transparency details a site visit by its affiliate Tracka team.
"This is the degrading environment children have been forced to learn in for over 15 years," the post declares, labeling the site a "life-threatening" hazard.
The outcry centers on a stark disconnect between Osun State's ambitious education budgeting and on-the-ground realities.
According to MonITNG, the state allocated approximately ₦38.9 billion to education in 2024, with projections climbing to ₦57.4 billion in 2025, totaling nearly ₦96 billion over two years.
However, earlier report corroborate similar figures, citing ₦35.1 billion for 2024 and ₦55.1 billion for 2025, underscoring the scale of funding that appears to have bypassed rural institutions like Odogbo's sole secondary school.
As the community's only high school option, its deterioration effectively strands local youth, exacerbating dropout rates and limiting access to secondary education in one of Nigeria's most educationally challenged regions.
MonITNG's statement pulls no punches, accusing Governor Ademola Adeleke (@AAdeleke_01) of diverting resources toward "frequent overseas trips funded by state resources, attending weddings, birthday parties, and personal engagements."
It also lambasts federal and state lawmakers, including Senator Ajibola Basiru (@senatorFADA), House member Sanya Omirin (@HonSanyaOmirin), and others like Hon. Francis Adewumi, for prioritizing "politically driven empowerment programs that benefit only party loyalists" over essential infrastructure needs assessments.
The group tags the Osun State Ministry of Education (@Osun_edu) and the Federal Ministry of Education (@NigEducation), demanding "full reconstruction, safe classrooms, proper roofing, and adequate learning materials" as immediate priorities.
"This painful truth exposes education as a neglected statistic in the state budget," the post concludes
Osun's education sector has long been a flashpoint. Official state documents confirm a 2025 budget totaling ₦390.03 billion, with education subsectors receiving boosts: the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) was allocated ₦7.71 billion (up from ₦5.20 billion in 2024), and the Ministry of Education proper secured ₦2.13 billion.
Governor Adeleke's administration has touted these figures as evidence of commitment, with a recent statement vowing "rigorous implementation" of the 2025 Appropriation Act to advance a "five-point agenda for good governance."
Yet, critics like MonITNG argue that such promises ring hollow without targeted interventions in underserved areas like Atakumosa East.
The Osun School Infrastructure Revamp (O-SCHOOLS) initiative, launched years ago, aimed to modernize public schools through new builds and renovations. However, progress reports indicate uneven rollout, with urban centers like Osogbo benefiting more than remote LGAs.
MonITNG's clarion call demands not just reconstruction, but a reckoning for equitable education in Osun State.
The revelations, shared via a viral social media post on Thursday, paint a picture of neglect that has persisted for over 15 years, forcing hundreds of students to endure unsafe and undignified learning conditions.
The post, authored by MonITNG, a platform dedicated to tracking public projects and data transparency details a site visit by its affiliate Tracka team.
"This is the degrading environment children have been forced to learn in for over 15 years," the post declares, labeling the site a "life-threatening" hazard.
The outcry centers on a stark disconnect between Osun State's ambitious education budgeting and on-the-ground realities.
According to MonITNG, the state allocated approximately ₦38.9 billion to education in 2024, with projections climbing to ₦57.4 billion in 2025, totaling nearly ₦96 billion over two years.
However, earlier report corroborate similar figures, citing ₦35.1 billion for 2024 and ₦55.1 billion for 2025, underscoring the scale of funding that appears to have bypassed rural institutions like Odogbo's sole secondary school.
As the community's only high school option, its deterioration effectively strands local youth, exacerbating dropout rates and limiting access to secondary education in one of Nigeria's most educationally challenged regions.
MonITNG's statement pulls no punches, accusing Governor Ademola Adeleke (@AAdeleke_01) of diverting resources toward "frequent overseas trips funded by state resources, attending weddings, birthday parties, and personal engagements."
It also lambasts federal and state lawmakers, including Senator Ajibola Basiru (@senatorFADA), House member Sanya Omirin (@HonSanyaOmirin), and others like Hon. Francis Adewumi, for prioritizing "politically driven empowerment programs that benefit only party loyalists" over essential infrastructure needs assessments.
The group tags the Osun State Ministry of Education (@Osun_edu) and the Federal Ministry of Education (@NigEducation), demanding "full reconstruction, safe classrooms, proper roofing, and adequate learning materials" as immediate priorities.
"This painful truth exposes education as a neglected statistic in the state budget," the post concludes
Osun's education sector has long been a flashpoint. Official state documents confirm a 2025 budget totaling ₦390.03 billion, with education subsectors receiving boosts: the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) was allocated ₦7.71 billion (up from ₦5.20 billion in 2024), and the Ministry of Education proper secured ₦2.13 billion.
Governor Adeleke's administration has touted these figures as evidence of commitment, with a recent statement vowing "rigorous implementation" of the 2025 Appropriation Act to advance a "five-point agenda for good governance."
Yet, critics like MonITNG argue that such promises ring hollow without targeted interventions in underserved areas like Atakumosa East.
The Osun School Infrastructure Revamp (O-SCHOOLS) initiative, launched years ago, aimed to modernize public schools through new builds and renovations. However, progress reports indicate uneven rollout, with urban centers like Osogbo benefiting more than remote LGAs.
MonITNG's clarion call demands not just reconstruction, but a reckoning for equitable education in Osun State.
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