The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his administrations’ resolve in creating enabling environment that foster learning, creativity, and excellence.
The governor made this known at an event put together by the Ministry of Education with the theme, “15 sectors of Edo State Regional master plan, Education; Pathway to the new Edo nation in celebration of Edo at 33.
The governor expressed optimism about the future of the state, saying it had the potential to become a glorious nation.
He said, “We have shown in eight years that it is possible to make a difference.”
The governor, who highlighted the challenges his administration faced when it took office in 2016, including human trafficking and slavery said those challenges had been surmounted.
Governor Obaseki said his government had made significant progress in addressing these issues and setting the state on a path to greatness.
Obaseki said the new master plans for Edo and Benin City would be unveiled on Tuesday, stressed the importance of planning for the future.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Edo State Commissioner for Education, Joan Oviawe, noted that education ecosystem plays a vital role in aligning with Edo state master plan, ensuring that the students are equipped with knowledge, skills, and values necessary to drive progress and development.
She said, “through our subjects, we are internationally reflecting the Master plan’s key components, including sustainable urban planning, innovative agriculture, access to clean water and renewable energy, environmental stewardship, cultural heritage and technological innovation to mention but a few.
“By integrating these components into our educational system, we are empowering our students to become active contributors to the realization of the new Edo nation.
“Through this event, we aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, showcasing how the subjects taught in our schools can be applied in real world challenges.
“We are proud to witness our learners’ creative, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in action “, she noted.
Expanciating on the development plan, Ms Isoken Omo, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Housing, Urban and Regional Development said the masterplan was a product of stakeholders engagement.
She said unlike the previous plans that were not people-centric, the new master plans, which would last for next 30 years were data driven and engage critical stakeholders.
Omo, who said the last master plan for state expired in 2012, regretted that Edo had been developing in the last 12 years without a plan.
