A Honor If My Legacy Is Transforming Public Education — Obaseki

 

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his desire to be remembered for transforming public education and developing a better workforce for national development in the state.

Speaking during the Edo State Education Week 2023 in Benin, Governor Obaseki noted that his vision for the state in the next decade was to move beyond relying on oil resources alone from the Federal Government to run the economy.

 

He said that his grand plan was to make Edo State the best place to live and work by the year 2050, and the best way to achieve this dream was through education.

According to him, he wants to be remembered for a legacy that transformed public education and provided opportunities for children from different backgrounds to receive world-class education.

Governor Obaseki highlighted the Edo State Basic Education Transformation (EdoBEST) programme as a crucial part of his education reform.

Launched in 2018, the programme aimed to address fundamental challenges such as the quality of teachers, infrastructure, and learning materials in the state. He thanked the World Bank and other stakeholders for their support in sustaining the programme, which has enhanced the quality of education in Edo State.

The state Commissioner for Education, Joan Oviawe, also pledged the ministry’s commitment to making every child a reading champion.

 

The theme of the Education Week was “Education for Alaghodaro: Investing in quality education and access for our children and youth,” and it aimed to encourage stakeholders to prioritize education in Edo State.