Benue State’s Education Board Chairwoman Inspects ECCDE Schools Ahead of Resumption
In a move to ensure a successful reopening of schools, the Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Grace Adagba, conducted inspection visits to selected Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE) schools in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state.
The inspection, which commenced on Thursday, aimed to inspect ECCDE centers across Makurdi LGEA in preparation for the upcoming school resumption. Adagba was accompanied by Mr. Jacob Ukaha, the Education Secretary of Makurdi LGA.
During the visit, Adagba urged parents to enroll children aged 2 to 5 years in ECCDE centers across the state, noting that all public primary schools now operate these facilities. She emphasized the importance of starting teaching on the first day of resumption and urged head teachers to actively promote their schools to attract more learners.
"I want to see improvements," Adagba said. "You are expected to commence teaching on the first day of resumption. Prepare your lesson plans now."
Adagba also reminded staff that government teachers are not part-time workers and should report to their duty posts even during vacations. The SUBEB chairwoman also made an unscheduled visit to the Makurdi Local Government Education Authority and Zonal Office, where she urged the Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Gom Clement, and his staff to remain dedicated to their duties.
Mr. Bartholomew Atsar, Headteacher of LGEA Primary School Wurukum, expressed satisfaction with the improved welfare conditions of teachers under the current administration and pledged to work hard to elevate the standard of basic education in the state.
The schools visited included LGEA Primary School Wurukum, LGEA Central Primary School Makurdi, NKST Primary School Wadata, St. Mary’s Primary School North Bank, LGEA Primary School Ichwa North Bank, Holy Family Primary School Kanshio, NKST Primary School Gaadi, and LGEA Owner Occupier.
