Bayelsa SUBEB Appreciates Outstanding Teachers, Pledges Support

Bayelsa State Universal Basic Education Board (Bayelsa SUBEB) has appreciated outstanding teachers, headteachers and an Education Secretary at the maiden edition of its Teacher Appreciation Day. 

This follows the commencement of BayelsaPRIME, the basic education reform programme of the state government, which was formally introduced into 222 public primary schools across four local government areas in early 2023. 

Four teachers and headteachers with the best key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as an Education Secretary from one of the local governments where BayelsaPRIME has been implemented received awards for outstanding performance at the event. 

Speaking at the ceremony Dr. Gentle Emelah, Commissioner for Education, Bayelsa State noted that, His Excellency Governor Douye Diri takes education and skills development seriously. He noted that education is one of the cornerstones of the developmental strategies of Governor Douye Diri. 

The Executive Secretary of Bayelsa SUBEB Chief Victor Okubonanabo noted that no effort is being spared to improve basic education service delivery in the state. He further noted that the award event was put in place to appreciate hard working teachers