How Edo is making cultism, social vices unattractive –Iyamu

From Tony Osauzo, Benin

The Edo State Government, yesterday, disclosed that it is making cultism and other social vices unattractive by ensuring that every child is well taught, trained, developed and have ability to lead the state in the nearest future.

The State Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, who announced this on the sidelines of

NEPL/Seplat Empowerment Programme for teachers in Edo and Delta states in Benin City, said Governor Monday Okpebholo has shown commitment for a better society by building schools and employing teachers.

He said Okpebholo was in tune with the incentives President Bola Tinubu rolled out to boost admission in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), adding that the governor remained committed to promote whatever thing that would advance the course of the Edo child.

“We are fully aligned and we have started the publicity. We cannot rely solely on certificate anymore. Those that are going to be trained in technical education have been encouraged especially with the stipend that goes with their membership.

“We are fully aligned as a state. Whatever thing that will advance the course of the average Edo child,  Okpebholo is fully committed and we are driving the change”, Iyamu added.

He thanked Seplat for the initiative to train teachers, saying:”We appreciate Seplat Energy for this initiative. The teacher plays significant role in the life of a child. 40 percent of the modeling of every child, the quality of the child depends on the teacher. We want to make sure our teachers are at par with excellence. It is a laudable one.

“ Okpebholo is committed to a better society. That is why we are building schools and employing teachers. He wants every child to be well taught, trained, developed and lead the state in the nearest future. He want to make cultism and other social vices unattractive. We are committed as a government to see how we can make that change.”