EdoBEST nurtures leaders through innovative learning, says Edo SUBEB
THE Executive Chairman, Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (Edo SUBEB), Ozavize Salami, has said that the state, through its EdoBEST initiative, is nurturing tomorrow’s leaders through innovative learning. Salami stressed the Board’s commitment to education in her address to commemorate the International Day of Education, emphasising the global significance of children’s education. This year’s […]
Int’l Day of the Girl Child: How Edo is investing in the future of girls
On 2, October 2023 amidst cheers and applause, 12-year-old Eunice Osaigbovo of Imaguero Junior Secondary School, a state-owned junior secondary school in Benin City was announced winner of an essay competition, edging out other contestants from 15 private schools. Over the past five years since the EdoBEST reform programme was launched by Governor Godwin Obaseki, […]
International Literacy Day: How Edo is building the foundation for sustainable, peaceful society
For over 80 children of school age in Kolokolo community, the establishment of Kolokolo Primary School signifies the beginning of their learning journey. For the broader local community, it meant jobs, progress and development. Mrs Osarogiagbon Isokpan, the Education Secretary of Ikpoba-Okha local government area, where Kolokolo is located mirrored the community’s excitement with the […]
Edo public primary, junior secondary schools return to 5-day school week, says Edo SUBEB Chairman
In line with the academic calendar released by the State Ministry of Education for the 2023-2024 academic session, all public primary and junior secondary schools are to commence in-class learning beginning from the first day of school as students resume on Monday, 11, September 2023, the Edo State Universal Basic Education (Edo SUBEB) Chairman, Mrs. […]
Parents, guardians back Edo SUBEB’s Promotion and Retention policy as Parent Teacher Conference holds
Parents and guardians in Edo State public primary schools have backed the Promotion and Retention intervention policy of Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (Edo SUBEB) describing it as a strategy that will ultimately improve literacy and numeracy skills among pupils. The parents asserted their support at the recently held Parent Teacher Conference organised by […]
Edo State Learning Assessment Strategy & Systems (ELASS) – Roadmap & Next Steps
Since 2018, when the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) was birthed by Governor Godwin Obaseki, basic education in Edo State has witnessed a myriad of interventions. To sustain these gains and to answer questions as to how well the students are learning, the Edo State Learning Assessment Strategy & Systems (ELASS) was initiated in […]
Governor Obaseki’s investment in Basic Education: Impact and Outcomes
From the inception of his administration, Godwin Obaseki has prioritized education as one of his key reform areas and has committed substantial resources in this regard. This commitment birthed the EdoBEST programme which has recorded modest but impactful outcomes in areas which can be highlighted under the five pillars of the EdoBEST 2.0 programme – […]
Subsidy Removal: Edo Rolls Out Modalities For Implementation Of Three-day Work Schedule For Civil Servants
The Edo State Government has rolled out modalities for the implementation of the thrice-a-week office work directive by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as part of efforts to ameliorate the sufferings of the people in the wake of the rise in prices of goods and services and overall cost of living occasioned by […]
Efficient leadership key to improving learning gains, says Edo SUBEB Chairman
The Executive Chairman of Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (Edo SUBEB), Mrs. Ozavize E. Salami, has noted that efficient leadership and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators remain key to sustaining the gains achieved through the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme. Mrs. Salami made the statement while addressing a gathering of school leaders, […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki to share EdoBEST success story at World Bank 2023 Spring Meeting
Edo only subnational invited to high-level panel The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, shared insights on the judicious use of public resources to ensure the success of the Edo State Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) Programme at the 2023 World Bank Spring meeting. The panel session themed “The False Dichotomy between More & More […]
