Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State welcomed a delegation from the World Bank on Monday to assess the remarkable progress made with the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation Program (EdoBEST). This initiative, spearheaded by the Obaseki-led administration, has garnered praise and been hailed as revolutionary by both national and sub-national […]
Education
Acquiring a skill is the gradual developmental process that requires the thinking process to work with physical abilities, in other to learn how to perform what is previously unfamiliar. Mrs. Obajaja Eunice, the director of the Akoko-Edo Skill Acquisition Centre, Igarra, Edo State, Nigeria, explained how much benefit the Centre […]
In a bid to acknowledge and honor the invaluable contributions of teachers to the education system of Edo State, the government has introduced the Teachers Professional Development Day. This exciting initiative was revealed by the Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe, at the World Teachers Day event, themed […]
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Marcus Onobun, has extended his heartfelt appreciation to the teachers of the state for their dedication to nurturing the holistic development of students through the Edo Best initiative, a brainchild of Governor […]
Edo State Polytechnic, under the leadership of Professor Abiodun Falodun, has embarked on a significant technological upgrade, courtesy of a substantial investment from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This initiative promises to revolutionize the campus with high-speed internet connectivity, propelling the institution into a new era of digital education and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has instructed the Ministry of Education to temporarily halt the prosecution of parents whose children were found roaming the streets during school hours. This one-week pause was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, after the State Executive Council meeting […]
The Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State welcomed a total of 7,923 new students for the upcoming academic year. In an impactful ceremony led by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sonnie Adagbonyin, the fresh cohort was urged to uphold integrity, discipline, and excellence throughout their academic journey. During the 39th […]
In a promise to reform critical educational institutions across Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has pledged to revitalize the School of Health Technology in Benin City. This commitment was expressed during a courtesy visit by officials and members of the institution’s Student Union Government, led by President Comrade Aloysius Igieneh, […]
As the new academic session of 2022/2023 began, the Edo State Government started to monitor various schools in the state to ensure that students and teachers resumed their academic activities promptly. The state also enforced the governor’s directive to arrest and prosecute parents and guardians of children who were not […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suggested issuing an education bond to raise funds for the urgent improvement of the State’s education sector. He made the suggestion at a 2-day Leadership Retreat for heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Benin City, the State capital, on Tuesday, September […]