The Oyo State Government has reiterated its ban on mobile phones, smartwatches, and Meta eyeglasses in schools, particularly during examinations, warning that violators will face strict consequences.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known on Wednesday while addressing education stakeholders, including Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General of Education, and Heads of Departments—at a meeting held in the Ministry’s conference room.
Olayiwola emphasised the importance of discipline and integrity in the conduct of examinations, noting that an official circular already prohibits students from bringing mobile phones into school premises and examination venues.
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He urged school authorities to enforce this directive without exception.
He further stressed that the use of smart watches, Meta eyeglasses, and other devices that could facilitate examination malpractice were also strictly prohibited.
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The commissioner called on teachers, parents, and guardians to monitor their wards closely, saying, “We must all work together to uphold the integrity of our education system and maintain discipline across our schools.”
