…“Teachers’ Reward Not in Heaven”—Lawmaker

…Initiative Targets Improved Classroom, Office Management

By Chancel Bomadi Sunday

In a major push to improve education outcomes across Delta State, the state government has launched a comprehensive manpower training programme for secondary school teachers and staff of the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB), aimed at enhancing effective classroom and office performance.

The training, themed “Improving Service Delivery through Effective Classroom/Office Management for Enhancement of the M.O.R.E. Agenda in Secondary Education,” began in Asaba and is scheduled to continue in Warri on Tuesday, June 8, 2025.

Hon. (Mrs.) Rose Ezewu, Commissioner for Secondary Education, described the programme as a bold step toward transforming the education sector under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, which stands for Meaningful development, Opportunities for all, Realistic reforms, and Enhanced peace and security.

“You’re not just attending a programme; you’re laying the foundation for improved student outcomes and a stronger school system across Delta State,” she told participants.

She assured continued support from the ministry and stressed the importance of translating the knowledge gained into measurable improvements in school performance and administrative delivery.

In a passionate address, Hon. Charles Chukwu-emeka Emetulu, Chairman of the House Committee on Education, dismissed the popular notion that “teachers’ reward is in heaven.”

“Teachers deserve their reward here on earth. That’s why the Delta State government is investing heavily in their training and ensuring salaries are paid,” he said.

Emetulu encouraged the teachers and PPEB staff to maximize the opportunity, describing training and retraining as essential to national development, particularly in shaping future professionals.

Speaking on behalf of PPEB, Mrs. Campaign Preyor, Director of Training and Recruitment, emphasized the transformative nature of service delivery in the education sector.

“Service delivery is not just about directives. It’s about achieving measurable outcomes that improve students’ lives and uphold the integrity of public education,” she noted.

Preyor highlighted that the training also fosters one-on-one interactions among stakeholders to identify real-time challenges and generate practical, actionable solutions.

The programme featured lecture sessions from education experts, including Prof. Patrick E. Egbule, who spoke on “Transiting from Pen and Paper to Computer,” and Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ofovwe, a retired permanent secretary, who delivered a paper on “Managing Human and Material Resources in Public Secondary Schools and Offices.”

The event drew a large audience and is seen as a vital step in modernizing public education and aligning it with global best practices.