The Bauchi State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) has flagged off distribution of over 321,627 educational materials to schools across the 20 local government areas of the state.
The materials include books, chalkboards, textbooks, digital tablets, and other essential materials donated by Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA).
The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Alh Adamu Muhammadu Duguri, who was represented by a permanent secretary Alh Abdulmalik Jibrin at a ceremony in SUBEB headquarters, called on to the Education Secretaries from the LGAs and other Stakeholders to ensure proper utilization of the items
He said the distribution and effective use of these resources are essential for improving the quality of education in the state.
The Chairman emphasized that SUBEB will not take it lightly on any cases of diversion, misappropriation, or misuse of these materials, noting that each item distributed has a purpose and a direct impact on the lives of the learners and teachers it serves.
To uphold transparency and accountability, he noted that SUBEB management will establish a high-powered committee dedicated to monitoring the distribution and utilization of these materials at every level.
Duguri also said traditional rulers are also included in this transformation for the betterment of the education system in the state.
He added that government will not tolerate any misconduct and anyone caught selling or diverting these government-purchased materials will face legal action, alongside any buyer complicit in this practice.
He however expressed confident that the Education Secretaries, will invest their time and effort into ensuring that these materials are promptly and effectively distributed and put to proper use by schools.
The Chairman extended his gratitude to Governor Bala Muhammed for the confidence he has placed in them and for his commitment to education as well as remain committed to rebuilding the glory of education in the state.
He appreciated the support of the development partners including the World Bank through BESDA, USAID’S LEARN to Read programmes, UNICEF and other partners whose contributions continue to strengthen the education sector in the state
On his part, the Focal person of BESDA Nura Ahmad, said the distribution was the last batch and charged the education secretaries to ensure judicious delivery to the benefitting schools. He commended the government support to BESDA in the state for the actualization of its set Objectives.
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