By Vincent Mordi
ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has been lauded for his administration’s uncommon efforts toward repositioning adult education programme such that many individuals now access adult education in the state.
The Chairman of Delta State Board of Agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education, Chief Victor Egbune made the commendation in Asaba during a meeting with the board members, the Permanent Secretary and the new Director of the agency, Comrade Ernest Ossai.
Chief Egbune noted that the Okowa administration had been providing the needed support to the agency.
He also commended the Permanent Secretary of the agency, Mr Jude Aguonye for his inspiring contributions to the agency.
While assuring the staff of the agency of the readiness of the board under his watch to carry everyone along in the scheme of things, Chief Egbune expressed optimism that the new director would bring his wealth of experience to bear towards the growth of the agency as a seasoned educationist.
Earlier, the Director of the agency, Comrade Ernest Ossai appealed to the chairman and members of the board to give him the expected support, stressing that the challenges facing adult learners and facilitators across the state required synergy with stakeholders in order to nip them in the bud.
He specifically emphasised the need for adequate and effective awareness creation and publicity for the activities and programmes of the agency through the media, adding that it was the best avenue to reach the downtrodden who were beneficiaries of the programme.
Comrade Ossai pledged to contribute meaningfully in repositioning the agency for effective service delivery.
