The Minister of State for Education, Rt Hon Goodluck Nanah Opiah has assured the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, of the continued support of the ministry.
At a maiden parley with the UBEC officials in the Ministry of Education conference room, Abuja, Opiah hinted that in line with charge of duties at the disposal of the ministry, UBEC shall always get the desired maximum support for excellence.
Opiah, who has assumed office after swearing-in few weeks ago and moved into action in the ministry, informed the commission’s officials of total support from his office.
“I assure you of my total support from the Ministry to enable UBEC sustain the gains made so far and move forward.
“We need the UBEC to be working for the future of our children. It’s a noble program the ministry must support to deliver”
Going further in his remark, the Minister commended the Commission for making its presence felt everywhere in the country.
He averred that with improved commitment of states to the program , UBEC will do more for the good of the education sector of children in the country.
The minister craved for improved infrastructure at the schools and quality teaching staff for a better learning condition.
However, after listening to the details of commission’s operations from the UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Hamid Boboye, Rt Hon Opiah made a case for stiffer sanctions to erring states in terms of counterpart arrangements.
“I feel states will wake up to their responsibilities if sanctions affect them“, he added.
Earlier in his opening speech, Dr Boboye who came with top officials briefed the new Minister on the operations of UBEC which involve challenges and prospects affecting the commission.
