Some out-of-school child beggars in Kaduna.
The Delta state government says it has re-enrolled at least 2,000 out-of-school children in the past year through targeted outreach and support packages.
Samuel Mariere, the executive chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB) in Delta, spoke on Thursday while briefing the press in Asaba.
“A total of 507,050 learners, representing 62% of the enrolled population, benefited from classrooms, learning materials, teacher support, and welfare facilities this year,” he said.
“Additionally, 5,511 teachers were trained by the board.”
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Mariere highlighted various initiatives D-SUBEB has implemented to enhance the quality of education, including the supply of Braille, hearing devices, and mobility aids to support children with special needs.
“Additionally, teachers have been trained in differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs,” he added.
“D-SUBEB has also strengthened supervision and feedback loops in early grades to improve reading skills. The board’s smart school initiative has equipped the Orogun Smart School in Ughelli LGA with smart boards, e-learning labs, and multimedia resources to enhance digital literacy.”
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The chairman also disclosed that the board made progress in infrastructure development, completing 100% of staff housing while pursuing other projects like refectories and hostels.
“A total of 491 classrooms were repaired and restored to usability, and 22 new perimeter block walls with gate houses were also renovated,” he said.
“A total of 164 VIP toilets were constructed; five solar-powered boreholes were provided (3,000-litre each) and others rehabilitated.”
Mariere also disclosed that 167,707 textbooks were distributed across various schools, with 80,907 through the Universal Basic Education Commission and 86,800 via D-SUBEB/state resources.
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He said 1,843 tablets, 28 laptops, 13 desktops, and 64 interactive boards were also deployed to various schools across the state, with special attention to rural, riverine, and hard-to-reach areas.
The chairman said the state is commitment to improving education by ensuring that initiatives are targeted at providing quality learning and infrastructure for school children.
