UBEC, ADSUBEB move to boost school enrolment in Adamawa
Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in collaboration with the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB) on Friday inaugurated the distribution of learning materials targeting out-of-school children across the state.
Speaking at the event in Yola, Dr Murtala Babayi, Executive Chairman, ADSUBEB appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to repositioning the education sector.
According to Babayi, no child should be left behind is not just a policy direction by the Tinubu administration but also a powerful national promise that we are proud to uphold today.
Babayi also commended the efforts of the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu for her advocacy for the welfare, dignity, and education of children especially the most vulnerable.
He said the commitment has become a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration to many across the country.
The Chairman said that the challenge of out-of-school children is not merely an educational issue but a social, economic, and moral concern that demands urgent and collective action.
“Every child out of school represents a dream deferred, a potential untapped, and a future at risk.
“Today, through this initiative, we are taking a bold and practical step to change that narrative”, he said.
According to him, the learning materials being distributed are more than just books and supplies but tools of transformation, instruments of empowerment, and symbols of renewed hope.
Babayi urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to ensure the children remain in school as a collective responsibility to secure their future.
Hajiya Amina Tafida, Zonal Coordinator UBEC in Adamawa, said the distribution of the materials is a collective effort to improve the quality of teaching and learning in public basic education schools across the state.
She said learning materials remain one of the most essential learning resources in any education system.
“When placed in the hands of learners and teachers at the right time and in the right quantity, they improve learners’ understanding, and support better academic performance.
“Today’s distribution is therefore a direct investment in the future of our children and the development of our state”, she said.
Tafida urged education secretaries across the state to ensure that the materials were distributed judiciously and strictly according to the enrollment figures of each school within their local government areas.
Mr Rimoh Jeremiah, Education Secretary of Demsa Local Government who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, assured judicious distribution of the materials and usage for maximum results.
The learning materials includes books, pencils, bags and Sandals among others.
