The Edo State Government has constituted the Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) following the approval of the Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., on Wednesday, said the appointments are in line with the provisions in Part II of Sections 6 and 7 of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Law, 2015, and subject to the confirmation by the Edo State House of Assembly.
The appointees are: (i) Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe – Chairman, (ii) Hon. Elizabeth Ighodaro – Member (Edo South), (iii) Rev. Fr. Anthony Oshiowekhai Ekhaisomi – Member (Edo North), (iv). Mr. Stevenson Ehime – Member (Edo Central)
The constitution of the board will strengthen the ongoing reform in the education sector embarked upon by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration to ensure quality education that is driven by well trained teachers who would leverage on modern technology in teaching.