From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Edo State government has disclosed that it is making cultism and other social vices unattractive by ensuring that every child is well taught, trained, and developed to lead the state in the near future.
The State Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, announced this on the sidelines of the NEPL/Seplat Empowerment Programme for teachers in Edo and Delta States in Benin City, saying Governor Monday Okpebholo has shown commitment to a better society by building schools and employing teachers.
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He said Governor Okpebholo was in tune with the incentives President Bola Tinubu rolled out to boost admission in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), adding that the governor remained committed to promoting anything that would advance the cause of the Edo child.
“We are fully aligned, and we have started the publicity. We cannot rely solely on certificates anymore. Those that are going to be trained in technical education have been encouraged, especially with the stipend that goes with their membership.
“We are fully aligned as a state. Whatever will advance the cause of the average Edo child, Governor Monday Okpebholo is fully committed, and we are driving the change,” Dr Iyamu added.
He thanked Seplat for the initiative to train teachers, saying, “We appreciate Seplat Energy for this initiative. The teacher plays a significant role in the life of a child. Forty per cent of the modelling of every child, the quality of the child, depends on the teacher. We want to make sure our teachers are at par with excellence. It is a laudable one.
“Governor Okpebholo is committed to a better society. That is why we are building schools and employing teachers. He wants every child to be well taught, trained, and developed to lead the state in the nearest future. He wants to make cultism and other social vices unattractive. We are committed as a government to see how we can make that change.”
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