Obaseki Announces Comprehensive Reforms in Education Sector, Moves Basic, Secondary Schools To Digital Learning Mode

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced a comprehensive reform in the state’s education sector, with a focus on transitioning all basic and secondary schools to a digital mode of learning. This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance education and provide a brighter future for the next generation.
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Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital, said his administration has set the foundation for the rebirth of the State, guaranteeing a better and brighter future for Edo’s next generation.

The governor highlighted the ongoing EdoBEST program, which aims to improve the quality of basic education in the state. As part of the EdoBEST 2.0 reforms, the administration is disarticulating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) in line with national education policy. Additionally, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is undergoing redesign to align with the needs of industry and private businesses.

“We have continued to extend our investment in the basic education sector through the EdoBEST programme, so as to ensure a better, brighter and more fulfilling future for our children.”

He further noted, “Under EdoBEST 2.0 reforms, we have begun disarticulating JSS from SSS in line with the national policy on Education.

“The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is being redesigned to align technical education with the needs of industry and private businesses.

Governor Obaseki emphasized the commitment to enhancing technical education, upgrading infrastructure, and supporting staff in educational institutions. The reforms extend from the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, to the Edo State University, Uzairue, and the Ambrose Alli University.

“From the Edo State Polytechnic, Usen to the Edo State University, Uzaurie and the Ambrose Alli University, we have sustained sweeping reforms to improve teaching, upgrade infrastructure and support staff to attract private sector partnerships in institutional building and expansion programmes.”

To sustain the successes achieved in the education sector, the governor outlined plans to consolidate reforms, ensuring widespread adoption of EdoBEST 2.0 across the education ecosystem. The comprehensive investment in the sector aims to facilitate the full transition of all basic and secondary schools in the state to digital learning.

Furthermore, the governor mentioned the development of the Edo Education Hub on the administrative front, expressing confidence in its speedy completion. Ongoing efforts in technical schools, higher education reforms, and a commitment to pushing boundaries in research and innovation were also highlighted as part of the plan for the future.

“All basic and secondary schools in the State will fully transition to the digital mode of learning with the investment we are making in the sector this year. On the administrative end, the Edo Education Hub will come to fruition with the speed of development.”

“Work is ongoing on our technical schools. Higher education reforms will continue and we have set a target of pushing the boundaries of research and innovation that will drive Research and Development of new products”, said the governor.