The Edo state government has approved the promotion of teachers in public primary schools in the state.
Acting Chairperson of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Special Adviser to the Governor on Basic Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, made this known today.
She said the outstanding promotions approved by the State Governor Godwin Obaseki covers three years, from 2013, 2014 and 2015.
She revealed that the Governor has also directed that promotion letters be issued to the affected teachers by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
“The details of the promotion letters are being finalised. A list of the teachers affected by the directive of the governor will be sent out to education secretaries in the Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) indicating teachers who have been promoted across the 18 local government areas.
“Clearing the backlog of promotion for teachers speaks to the prevailing narrative that Governor Obaseki cares about the welfare and wellbeing of teachers in the state.
“The governor’s directive has further demonstrated his commitment beyond mere rhetoric. He has continued to display maximum support to provide conducive environment for effective teaching and learning,” Dr. Oviawe stated.
Noting that lifting the ban on the promotion of teachers in primary schools is significant, she added, “This will enable the state government achieve the objectives of Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (Edo-BEST).”