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The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, has charged the newly sworn-in Commissioner for Education, Washington Osifo, to prioritise the development of a robust, future-ready education system capable of equipping young people with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Idiaye gave the charge when Osifo paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Benin City.
The Speaker commended Osifo for being the first public official to visit him and extend congratulations following his emergence as Speaker of the 8th Edo State House of Assembly.
Idiaye assured the commissioner of the Assembly’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to strengthen the state’s education sector and drive meaningful reforms that will deliver lasting benefits to students and communities across Edo.
He stressed the need for an education system that goes beyond classroom learning to prepare a new generation of innovative, skilled and responsible leaders capable of shaping the future, contributing meaningfully to society and bringing greater pride and prosperity to Edo State.
“We must build an education system that prepares our children not just for today, but for tomorrow,”
“The House of Assembly will work with you to ensure that Edo students are equipped to compete globally and contribute meaningfully to the development of our state,” he said.
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Earlier, Commissioner Osifo commended the emergence of Idiaye as Speaker.
Osifo noted that Idiaye possessed the requisite leadership qualities, experience and tact to steer the House in advancing the Edo SHINE agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
He said the governor regarded the Speaker as a strategic and dependable ally in advancing the interests of the people of Edo State, particularly in transforming the education sector and improving learning outcomes across the state.
The commissioner stressed that the task of developing Edo State could not be achieved through the efforts of government alone, but required sustained collaboration among all arms and stakeholders.
Osifo assured the Speaker of his commitment to justify the confidence reposed in him by the governor and to work diligently towards delivering meaningful reforms and sustainable development in the education sector.
“Edo shall always remain ahead in education under my watch,” Osifo promised.
