By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
Towards addressing the multifaceted challenges bedeviling Education in Bauchi State, a two day high level education summit has commenced in Bauchi, the State Capital.
Declaring the summit open today at the Sultan Saad Abubakar Hajj Camp conference centre Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed said that the objectives of the summit is aimed at carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the education in Bauchi State.
The Governor said that such assessment will among other things look at the number of out-of-school children, their demographics and other factors affecting educational development in Bauchi State.
Governor Bala said the summit is timely and also aligns with his strategic plan for the sector, stating that it his moral and constitutional duty to ensure every child in Bauchi state has access to quality education.
He expressed his hope that the discussions in the summit will delve into a multifaceted dimensions of education, exploring avenues to improve infrastructure, enhanced teacher training, embracing technology as well as addressing socioeconomic factors hindering access to education.
While reminding the participants that the challenges facing Nigeria’s education sector are intricate and pervasive, Mohammed assured his administration’s commitment to overcoming the obstacle militating against educational development in the State.
The education summit has, as it’s theme, “Nurturing a Flourishing Future: Improving Access and Quality Education in Bauchi State”.
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