The Bauchi State Government has flagged-off the distribution of essential education materials, including books, chalks, blackboards, Mu Karanta textbooks, digital tablets, and other essential materials donated by Better Education Service Delivery for All, BESDA.
In his speech, while flagging-off the distribution of the items at an event which held at the State Universal Basic Education Board, headquarters, Bauchi, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Adamu Duguri, urged Education Secretaries of the 20 Local Government Education Authorities and other stakeholders to ensure proper utilisation of the items.
He noted that “The distribution and effective use of these resources are essential for improving the quality of education in the state.
“SUBEB will not take lightly any case of diversion, misappropriation, or misuse of the materials, and each item has a purpose and direct impact on the lives of the learners and teachers it serves.”
To uphold transparency and accountability, Duguri urged the SUBEB management to establish a high-powered committee dedicated to monitoring the distribution and utilisation of the materials at every level.
The board chairman included traditional rulers in the transformation for the betterment of the education system in the state.
He added that the government will not tolerate any misconduct, and anyone caught selling or diverting the government-purchased materials will face legal action, alongside any buyer complicit in the practice.
The Executive Chairman appreciated the support of the development partners, including the World Bank through BESDA, USAID, LEARN to READ, UNICEF, and other partners whose contributions continue to strengthen the basic education sector in the state.
On his part, the State Focal Officer of BESDA, Nura Ahmad, disclosed, “The distribution was the last batch, and the education secretaries must ensure judicious delivery to the benefited schools.”
He continued, “We commend the state government’s support to BESDA in the state for the actualisation of our set objectives.”
