By Peter Duru, Makurdi 

The Executive Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Grace Adagba has expressed her commitment to making Public Basic Schools more competitive with Private Schools with the aim of reducing the cost of education for the Benue Child. 

She also noted the positive impact of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s passion for Basic Education which she said is unprecedented and urged the people to remain supportive of his administration. 

Dr. Adagba spoke when she hosted the Association of Kunav in Academics, a group comprising her former colleagues and kinsmen, from the Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi, at the Board’s Headquarters. 

In a statement issued in Makurdi by Emmanuella Akese the Information Officer of the Board, “the Executive Chairman lauded the Association for their unity and support emphasizing her dedication to ensuring a successful tenure with a pledge to represent her constituency well and fulfill her mandate. 

“Dr. Adagba also highlighted some of her accomplishments since assumption of office which included infrastructural improvements such as construction of the  Executive Chairman’s office complex, drilling of borehole for clean water at the Board, landscaping and interlocking of the premises, and renovations of seven office blocks at the Board Headquarters.” 

She noted the establishment and equipping of a Digital Resource Centre with 50 Computers. 

The Executive Chairman also disclosed of plans to train Local Government Education Authorities in handling financial matters electronically to ensure efficiency. 

She stressed her “commitment to making Public Basic Schools more competitive with Private Schools, with the aim to reduce the cost of education for the Benue Child. 

“She also acknowledged the positive impact of the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia’s passion for Basic Education, urging the Association members and the people of the state to remain supportive of his administration.” 

Earlier, President of the Association, Prof. Gowon Doki, expressed pride in Dr. Adagba’s achievements and gratitude to  Governor Alia for elevating one of their own. The Forum members offered prayers for her success and assured her of their continued support. 

Prof. Iorzer Labe and President Kunav Sisters BSU, Dr. Franca Jando, in their separate speeches praised the Kunav people’s  strong minded and determined nature, expressing confidence that Dr. Adagba would bring these qualities to bear on her assignment. 

In  a vote of thanks , Prof. Paul Angahar expressed gratitude to God for Dr. Adagba’s appointment and prayed for her preservation.