According to him, “about 20 years ago, the outsiders perceived Edo as notorious, but now the Governor has repositioned the State to be able to effectively compete in the 21st Century.”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah hailed Governor Godwin Obaseki's educational reforms in Edo State and stressed the importance of education in today's society.
How do we make sure that all of these reforms will last, that nobody will come and have the temerity to stop paying teachers?
The Bishop also emphasized the need for increased girl child education, citing the examples of global icons Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Chimamanda Adichie to illustrate how the reputation of popular parents could be further enhanced by the achievements of their daughters
The Governor, in his address, reiterated the government's commitment to providing an enabling environment for corporate involvement in sports promotions and development.
"We would like to make our judiciary a model. We are doing what we can to improve infrastructure for you. I think we should work together",
TUC President, Osifo Laud Obaseki’s Giant Strides In Transforming Educational System In Edo.
The event was well attended by local and international education stakeholders who were very keen to learn about the success of Edo State in reforming education while sharing their own experiences and insight.
The first phase of refurbishing will commence with 12 PHCs in Benin City and followed thereafter by 55 PHCs across LGAs.
