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Benue State Government has flagged off the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to Basic Education schools across the State. The flag-off ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Makurdi.
Performing the ceremony on behalf of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Deputy Governor, Dr. Sam Ode, reiterated that basic education remains the bedrock of child development and the foundation upon which all other levels of education are built. He stressed that the provision of Teaching and Learning Materials is non-negotiable in achieving quality education outcomes.
Dr. Ode stated that the distribution of the TLMs is an evidence of the Governor’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of basic education in the State, with the Benue State Government complementing UBEC’s efforts through the provision of additional learning and teaching resources like dusters, markers and white boards. He noted that the administration has demonstrated strong political will in repositioning the education sector, particularly at the basic level, citing notable achievements such as the consistent payment of counterpart funds, construction and rehabilitation of classrooms across the State, recruitment of over 9,000 teachers, provision of teaching aids, and strengthened collaboration with UBEC and development partners to attract educational interventions.
The deputy governor warned education secretaries to ensure that the materials are delivered strictly to public schools for which they are meant, emphasising that any diversion would attract appropriate sanctions.
Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajiya Aisha Garba, represented by the UBEC North Central Director, Elder Edward Abalaka, commended the Benue State government for its consistency in collaborating with the Commission.
She observed that the absence of essential teaching and learning materials undermines effective education delivery and praised the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Dr. Grace Adagba, for repositioning the Board for greater efficiency. She assured the state of UBEC’s continued support towards building a functional and effective basic education system.
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Speaking earlier, Dr. Adagba explained that the materials were carefully selected to support early literacy, promote digital learning, stimulate creativity, and enhance classroom engagement.
She expressed gratitude to Governor Alia for his consistent support to the Board, noting that the intervention would significantly improve teaching and learning outcomes in Basic Schools across the State.
In their Goodwill messages, Chairman, Benue State House of Assembly standing Committee on Education, Elias Audu and the Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr. Margaret Adamu, commended the SUBEB boss for the innovative programmes being implemented to advance basic education in Benue State. They acknowledged that the initiatives have positively changed the narrative of basic education and pledged continued support to SUBEB in the discharge of its mandate.
The teaching and learning materials distributed included whiteboard markers, smart boards, computers, English and Mathematics textbooks, Early Childhood Education Development Education books, History books and assorted storybooks.
Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Alfred Emberga, pledged the Assembly’s support to SUBEB in its quest to provide quality education for the Benue child. He affirmed the Assembly’s confidence in the leadership and capacity of the Board and its Chairman, expressing readiness to work collaboratively for the development of the State.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Chairman, Forum of Heads of Agencies, Mrs. Erdoo Iyo; the General Manager, Benue Links Nigeria Limited, Mr. Alexander Fanafa; the Managing Director, Benue Printing and Publishing Company, Mr Mtsor Joel (Shimatex); the General Manager, Benue Internal Revenue Service, Mr Joseph Kwaghgba; the General Manager, Novus Bank, Mrs. Patricia Goja, director general, Climate Change, Dr. Mailumo, among other top government officials.
