Governor
Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says the State Government will spend the
sum of N3 billion to build more schools in the state, this year,
insisting that every Edo child must go to quality schools.
Speaking
at this year’s International Children’s Day celebration at the Samuel
Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Friday, Governor Oshiomhole said the
state government had in the past seven and half years devoted resources
to rebuild public schools in order to make them attractive and conducive
for teaching and learning.
He assured that the
state government will “continue to build more schools. Before the end of
this year, between now and December, Edo State Government will spend
another N3 billion to build more primary schools. I believe that our
security and the security of our nation demands that we do not spare any
effort in providing you the opportunity you need for quality
education.”
He maintained, “We will continue to
make investments in constructing modern primary schools, modern
secondary schools so that you have an enabling environment to be taught
by teachers who are well paid. President Buhari says I should
congratulate you on this day. He is doing everything possible to ensure
that the Nigerian child has a quality education, to ensure that all
those things that affect Nigerian children, the government is doing
everything possible to ensure that those practices like violence against
children that they are dealt with firmly. You are also aware that the
Federal Government is working to introduce one meal a day feeding for
our school children. We have a President that is totally committed to
ensuring that the right of the Nigerian child is upheld.”
According
to Oshiomhole, “We in Edo State will sustain what we have already
started. I am sure you are happy when you enter the Comrade Bus. We will
sustain the free bus ride because for us the Edo child deserves the
very best. I ask you to continue to take your studies very seriously. As
you already know, we are now in a knowledge-driven world. Anyone who is
not educated has no future. Today, we are proud to say that in Edo
State, we have the lowest percentage of out-of-school children which is
today about six percent.
We want to bring it down to zero. Every child
has a right to go school. Every parent must be encouraged to stop child
labour. Children who should be in school should not be allowed to be
involved in hawking. That is why in Edo State we ensure teachers’
salaries are paid as and when due because if the teachers are not paid,
even if they don’t go on strike, they cannot teach on an empty stomach.
So, when your teachers are working hard, you must be ready to learn; you
must be ready listen.”
The Governor
congratulated the children on this year’s Children’s Day celebration and
assured them of the protection of their basic rights and privileges .
He said, “let me welcome you and congratulate you on this day which has
been reserved to celebrate the Nigerian child. Let me assure you that
Edo State Government will continue to do everything possible to ensure
that the basic rights and privileges of the Nigerian child and in
particular of Edo child are respected both at home, in society, in
school and everywhere.”
The event featured march past by pupils and
students from various primary and secondary schools as well as voluntary
organizations while Governor Adams Oshiomhole stood to take the salute.
Prizes were given to deserving schools and voluntary organizations
Edo to spend fresh N3bn building more schools
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No money, no money, yet buildings are rising. God dey
ReplyDeleteWow! If the governor will do what he promise, then Edo children will all be in school...kudos to the governor.
ReplyDeleteI think he read my post on children day post of yesterday. Good one sir.
ReplyDeleteLol at the tail end of his administration. Lol
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