Residents of Owena-Ayetoro-Idanre community in Idanre Local Government of Ondo State have begun move for the reopening of the only secondary school in the community, which was closed down in 1987.
The residents said they were tired of waiting for many years of promises by successive administrations that United High School would be reopened.
They said reopening of the school would be panacea for the declining fortune of learning in the community.
In a letter addressed to Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and signed by the Chairman, Resuscitating Committee, Olutosoye Olorunsola, the people said they have resolved to take the school out of its current situation.
Olorunsola said Owena-Ayetoro community elders and youths had rolled out programmes with some providential and productive beginning in the 2023/2024 academic session.
He said United High School, Owena-Ayetoro was established in 1979 and served other communities and villages such as Ipinlerere, Ago Store, Ajegunle, Lanika, Oke Maye, Onikokodiya, Gberiwojo and Akindana village.
Olorunsola said the school was temporary closed in 1987 without any justification.
“We are appealing to the local government, state government and the public to come to the aid of our children and put in place a conducive learning environment for our children.
“We want to call on all well-meaning individuals in the state to come to our rescue so that we can have a better future, just like our peers in other parts of the state.
“Ondo State Government should take proper possession of the school. This is the only secondary school we have in this community,” he said.
