MEB Issues Statement Regarding Esat Oktay Yıldıran – Latest News from Turkey
The Ministry of Education Responds to School Naming Controversy in Izmir
In response to the news that a school in Izmir was named after Esat Oktay Yıldıran, the Ministry of Education has issued a written statement. The statement emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to removing names associated with events that offend society’s sense of justice and wound its conscience from streets and schools.
The Ministry expressed its disapproval of the decision to name the school after Esat Oktay Yıldıran, citing the need to establish a fair memory and heal the wounds caused by past pain. The statement also mentioned that the necessary information has been provided to the Izmir Governorship, which has the authority to give names in accordance with the Regulation on Opening, Closing and Naming Institutions of the Ministry of National Education.
The Ministry’s response reflects its dedication to upholding a sense of justice and societal healing, and it remains to be seen how the Izmir Governorship will address the issue. The controversy surrounding the naming of the school serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering and acknowledging past events in a sensitive and respectful manner.
