The State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has commended the present leadership of the State Universal Education Board, SUBEB, for the reforms and several positive narratives in that sub sector.
Rt Hon Oborevwori who gave the commendation during a Nine Lessons and Carol organized by board and management of SUBEB, said he is impressed with recent reforms that has brought improvements in primary education in the state.
The Governor represented by the Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibuogwu, assured that his administration will continue to support the board to achieved it set goals.
He stressed his government’s desire of Delta children to becoming world class human resource and global figures.
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Governor Oborevwori enjoined Deltans to live in peace and harmony with one another in the yuletide season and beyond.
He explained that the impact of the season would not be felt without putting smiles on faces of people as that was the reason God gave His only begotten son for the redemption of mankind.
Oborevwori commended the Executive Chairman of the Board, Hon Samuel Mariere, members, management and staff of SUBEB for the camaraderie that exists among them and urged all to remain united, adding that he was impressed with the nine lessons and carol including the words of ministration by the clergy.
The Governor congratulated Teachers selected for various awards by the board for their exceptional performance to duties aimed at improving standards in basic public education in the state and charged them not to relent, while calling on others to work hard for recognitions.
Executive Chairman of the SUBEB, Chief Samuel Mariere said for the past one year the board has achieved a lot, noting that the successes were possible through some reforms introduced and management personnel of the board.
He commended outstanding staff who worked very had to ensure the board made progressed and presented to them with an award of recognition including a cash of 50,000 naira each.
The two term former lawmaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, disclosed that there was increased in enrollment into public primary schools in the state in 2024, following massive awareness carried out by the board, saying 2025 would witness more progress in that regards.
He said the board had set up a committee to pick some best staff for awards across the 25 LGAs of the state.
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Mariere emphasized the need to improve the basic primary education as it is the foundation of all levels of education, stressing that the major aim of SUBEB was to develop pupils not just awarding of contracts.
The SUBEB Boss, acknowledged 19 retired staff of the board and gave out gifts, even as he promised to always reach out to them as consultants when the need arose as their wealth of knowledge and experiences would further improve the system.
Hon Mariere paid glowing tributes to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for quick approvals of funds for the board to run smoothly, stressing that the interest and commitment of the Governor to the growth of basic education is outstanding.
In his sermon, Chaplain Government House, Ven Charles Nnamchi Osemenan,
enjoined the people to be joyful always, adding that anything that will make them sad should be resisted.
They were bible readings, carol songs and ministrations.
Highpoints of the event were presentations of awards to Mrs Victoria Ogboloi of Igbuku primary school, Ndokwa East local government area, as the best classroom teacher, Mrs Patricia Otev of Alegbo Primary school, Uvwie local government area, as best head teacher, Mrs Josephine Akperi as best SUBEB staff, Mrs Marian Afor-Dumbili as best SUBEB Director, Mrs Judith Barbar of Bomadi local government area as best HPM, and Pastor Dave Inoaghan from Sapele as best Local Education Authority Secretary.
There was also presentation of Sports Jerseys and a cash gift of five hundred thousands to Ogoma primary school in Anoicha South for coming 3rd position at the UBEC Sport Football competition.
