Speaking in Benin City on Monday during the NEPL/Seplat Empowerment Programme for teachers in Edo and Delta States, the state Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, noted that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is focused on raising a new generation of well-trained, disciplined, and future-ready children.
According to Iyamu, Governor Okpebholo has shown clear dedication to societal reform through continued investments in education infrastructure and the recruitment of qualified teaching personnel.
He said, “We are fully aligned and we have started the publicity. We cannot rely solely on certificate anymore. Those that are going to be trained in technical education have been encouraged especially with the stipend that goes with their membership.”
The Commissioner also emphasized the synergy between Edo State’s education agenda and the Federal Government’s incentives for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), introduced by President Bola Tinubu.
“We are fully aligned as a state. Whatever thing that will advance the course of the average Edo child, Governor Monday Okpebholo is fully committed and we
are driving the change,” he stated.Iyamu also commended Seplat Energy for its initiative to enhance the capacity of teachers through training programmes, describing it as a valuable contribution to educational development in the state.
“We appreciate Seplat Energy for this initiative. The teacher plays significant role in the life of a child. Forty percent of the modeling of every children, 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.”
He reiterated that the state government is working to ensure every child receives the necessary guidance, training, and development to become future leaders, adding that reducing the appeal of cultism and related vices is central to the government’s educational reform.
“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, developed and be able 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,” Iyamu said.
