Commissioner Reiterates Kogi Govt’s Commitment To Quality Education

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Kogi State’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Wemi Jones has reiterated the commitment of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s government to provision of quality education for the future leaders. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

The commissioner gave the assurance when he led a team of officials from the Ministry of Education on a comprehensive inspection of schools across the state.

He disclosed that the primary objective of the visit was to assess the condition of school infrastructure and facilities with a view to ensuring that government’s commitment to improving the education sector in the state is upheld.

During the inspection, the team visited various schools, including Abdulazeez Atta Memorial College (AAMCO), Ebira Community Secondary School in Okene, and Government Technical College in Oboroke. The Commissioner interacted with students and teachers, highlighting the government’s dedication to providing a conducive learning environment for all.

In addition to inspecting schools, the Commissioner also monitored the ongoing National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) exams at Government Technical College in Oboroke.

He praised the conduct of the exams and urged students to remain focused on their studies.

He said that the state government’s efforts to free education and examination fees for public schools, including WAEC, NABTEB, JAMB, BECE, Common Entrance, and Basic Six Examination has come to stay.

“Our proactive approach to monitoring schools and ensuring the smooth conduct of exams underscores the government’s efforts to prioritize education and empower students across the state. The commitment to quality education is at the forefront of the state’s agenda, with initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector for the betterment of all” the Commissioner assured.
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