Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has signed an Executive Order to establish the Directorate of Quality Assurance. This newly formed agency will be responsible for monitoring and overseeing all levels of non-tertiary education, with a specific focus on supervising private basic, secondary, and technical schools in Edo State.
Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, the Commissioner of Education, highlighted that the establishment of the Directorate reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education to every child in Edo State.
The Directorate will assess and maintain education standards across various levels, including Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Adult Education, Basic Education, Secondary Education, and Technical and Vocational Education.
Dr. Oviawe emphasized that while the government has implemented substantial reforms to improve schools, teacher training, remuneration, and infrastructure, it is crucial to prioritize the establishment of a robust system that ensures the effective delivery of quality education. The Directorate will play a pivotal role in addressing crucial questions such as teacher presence, teaching quality, student attendance, and academic performance.
“The Ministry of Education’s attention had been inadvertently diverted to peripheral issues, causing the core responsibilities related to policy formulation, oversight, and regulation to be sidelined. While the government has made significant efforts to reform schools, improve teacher training, remuneration, and infrastructure, it is now time to prioritize the establishment of a robust system that ensures the effective delivery of quality education” She said.
By creating the Directorate, the government aims to optimize available resources and foster better synergy among the three boards responsible for managing education: SUBEB, SSEB, and BTVET. This strategic approach will ensure that all levels of non-tertiary education receive the necessary attention and support they require, according to Dr. Oviawe.
Governor Obaseki has appointed Dr. Roseline Osemetiti Okosun, an esteemed educationist and administrator with over three decades of impressive experience, as the Acting Director General of the Directorate.
Dr. Okosun holds a Ph.D. in Education and has garnered teaching experiences across Nigeria, the USA, Australia, and Canada. Her valuable expertise, coupled with her previous role as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Secondary Education, positions her as an asset in this pivotal position for driving educational excellence in Edo State.
