Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the immediate promotion of teachers in all senior secondary schools within the state.
This announcement was made during the inauguration of the Chairmen and four members each for the Senior Secondary Schools and Universal Basic Education Boards at the government house in Port Harcourt on Friday.
Governor Fubara explained that the promotion exercise in the senior cadre had been suspended because it was previously overseen by an Acting Director.
He felt that such a delicate task should be handled by a more substantive board, which is now headed by educationist Dr. Sam Umejuru.
The governor emphasized his commitment to enhancing the education sector, stating that education, healthcare, and agriculture would be his top priorities in the 2025 budget.
He charged Dr. Sam Umejuru and the newly inaugurated board members with the task of efficiently managing the promotion exercise and improving the standard of education in the state.
In his address to the Universal Basic Education Board, Governor Fubara tasked the new Chairman, David Briggs, with maintaining and improving upon the standards set by the previous board. He stressed the importance of a solid educational foundation at the UBE levels for a child’s academic excellence.
Governor Fubara expressed confidence in the abilities of the appointees, noting their extensive experience in public and civil service. Many of the new board members are seasoned educationists and administrators who have previously served as principals and vice-principals.
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In his acceptance speech, Dr. Sam Emejuru, Chairman of the Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools Board, thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve and assured him of their commitment to carrying out their duties diligently and fairly. Dr. Emejuru emphasized that they understand the governor’s passion for education and promised not to disappoint him.
Similarly, David Briggs, Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in them and assured the governor of their dedication to realizing his vision for education in Rivers State. He pledged that the board would work tirelessly to achieve the educational goals set by the governor.
The newly inaugurated members for the Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools Board are Dr. Sam Emejuru as Chairman, Francis Jacob, Dr. Grace Jaja, Jemina Margaret Briggs, and Love Aguma as members. For the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. David Theophilus Briggs is Chairman, with Nwuke Anucha, Dr. Alom Anyanya Austin-Mba, Dr. Walson Ominini as members, and Ibiere Pepple as Secretary.
