From IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.(Mrs) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko on Thursday felicitated with teachers in Edo state and Nigeria on the occasion of teachers day celebration.
Edeko, in her goodwill message to mark this year’s World Teacher’s Day, said the world recognized the importance of teachers in shaping the future of the country hence the need for support from all stakeholders.
She noted that governor Godwin Obaseki led administration has continued and would continue to prioritize the education sector with the introduction of technology to teaching the children.
She added that the government efforts in revamping the education sector by providing the necessary infrastructure, resources, promoting teacher’s welfare and professional growth was to enable teachers to deliver quality education to the students in the state.
” We recognize that teachers are the bedrock upon which the aspirations of future leaders are built, making their role indispensable to the progress of any society,”.
According to her, no amount of commendation can actually pay you all for your immense contribution to the development of the nation.
“Without you all, we will not be what we are today and I pray that God will reward you and your family, more and more.” she said.