It was an atmosphere of camaraderie, celebration and conviviality as officials of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards, SUBEBs, and other key players in the basic education sector gathered in Asaba for a colourful dinner and gala night marking the successful conclusion of their 30th Quarterly Meeting.
The event, which brought together major education stakeholders from across the country, was attended by the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and featured music, cultural displays, goodwill messages and presentation of souvenirs to participants.
The four-day meeting, hosted by the Delta State Government and the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, D-SUBEB, focused on the theme: “Repositioning Basic Education in Nigeria to Optimize Investments and Impact”.
Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Government House, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, described the hosting of the meeting as a great honour for Delta State.
“It is indeed a delight for Delta State to have hosted the 30th Quarterly Meeting of UBEC and SUBEBs, bringing together key stakeholders in basic education from across the country,” he said.
Governor Oborevwori expressed optimism that the resolutions and deliberations reached during the meeting would translate into concrete actions capable of strengthening the nation’s basic education system.
“We are confident that the outcome of your deliberations will further strengthen the quality of basic education and contribute significantly to improved learning outcomes for our children,” Oborevwori added.
The Governor commended the management of UBEC, led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, as well as the Chairmen of SUBEBs across the country, for their contributions to the success of the meeting.
He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to sustaining investments in education, stressing that education remains a major priority of the MORE Agenda.
“Delta State Government will continue to prioritise education and engage stakeholders at all levels in our collective efforts to improve the quality of education in the State,” he said.
Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Delta State SUBEB, Hon. Samuel Mariere, expressed appreciation to the Delta State Government for successfully hosting the quarterly meeting.
Mariere particularly thanked Governor Oborevwori for his immense support and commitment to the development of basic education in the State.
“We sincerely appreciate His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his tremendous support to Delta SUBEB and for providing the enabling environment that made the successful hosting of this important meeting possible,” he said.
The D-SUBEB Chairman also commended the management of UBEC under the leadership of Dr. Aisha Garba, the Chairmen of SUBEBs from across the country, Education Secretaries from the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State and staff members of D-SUBEB for their contributions to the success of the event.
The gala night provided an opportunity for participants to unwind, network and celebrate the achievements of the four-day meeting after intensive deliberations on ways to reposition basic education and ensure that investments in the sector produce measurable impact.
The Live Band kept the audience entertained with a rich blend of musical performances, while troops from the Delta State Arts and Cultural Council added colour to the evening with captivating cultural dance displays.
The high point of the event was the presentation of souvenirs to participants, serving as a memorable token of Delta State’s appreciation for their participation in the 30th Quarterly Meeting.
The colourful evening ended on a high note, with participants expressing appreciation for the warm hospitality extended to them by the Delta State Government and D-SUBEB throughout the meeting.