The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has reaffirmed the crucial role of teachers in the success of basic education, assuring them of the government’s unwavering support.
Dr. Adagba made this statement while worshipping at her home church, NKST Church Anande, Mbakunde, in Vandeikya Local Government Area, as part of her outreach to her immediate constituency and commitment to grassroots development.
In a statement issued by the board’s information officer, Emmanuella Akese, Dr. Adagba expressed gratitude to Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, for entrusting her with the leadership of SUBEB. She praised the governor’s dedication to timely salary payments and his vision for transforming basic education. She also noted that the governor had encouraged government appointees to engage with their constituencies to ensure that the administration’s benefits reach the grassroots.
Highlighting recent achievements, Dr. Adagba mentioned the construction of storey-building classrooms in Vandeikya and other parts of the state, the planned introduction of whiteboards in basic schools before year-end, and the launch of e-dossiers to track learners’ academic performance.
During the visit, she also made donations to her home church, including a Public Address System, a generating set, wrappers for the Women’s Fellowship, cartons of noodles and seasoning cubes, and loaves of BIP Bread.
The church service featured a sermon by Elder Ahangba Orwasen, who reflected on the lessons of the Lenten season, emphasizing the suffering of Jesus Christ and encouraging Christians to remain steadfast in faith despite life’s challenges.
In her remarks, the Education Secretary of Vandeikya LGEA, Mrs. Cecilia Tyogema, commended Dr. Adagba for her transformative leadership. She cited key improvements such as payroll automation, classroom construction and renovations, modern learning assessment methods, enhanced quality assurance measures, and the revival of sports and craftsmanship in basic schools.
Speaking on behalf of the church, Elder Terkura Adagba appreciated Governor Alia for his contributions to the community. He acknowledged the construction of storey-building classrooms and fencing at LGEA Primary School Mbakunde, provision of instructional materials, borehole drilling at the home church, medical outreach programs, and distribution of fertilizers, food items, and wrappers for women.
A major highlight of the event was the decoration of Dr. Adagba in Tiv traditional attire and the presentation of a portrait by the Education Secretary on behalf of all Vandeikya LGEA staff.
