Delta State - Uduaghan Bags THISDAY, Restate Commitment To Teachers' Welfare

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Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has bagged the prestigious Thisday Award for encouraging teachers to bring out their best.

Receiving the award from former President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton who was Special Guest at the occasion held at Abeokuta, Ogun State, Governor Uduaghan expressed gratitude for the award, assuring that his administration would continue motivate teachers.

He reiterated his administration's commitment to ensuring that teachers are in good state of mind to teach their students while also, providing conducive environment for work.

"We will continue to pay our teachers well and provide them standard working environment", the Governor assured at the occasion which saw a Delta State-born educationist, Chief D.B.E. Ossai bagging an award at the occasion.

Chief Ossai was among 15 teachers who got cash award of N2 million each for their contributions towards the growth of education. Ossai, a 1968 English graduate from the University of Lagos, has taught English at Essi College, Warri, St. Thomas' College, Ibusa, and St. George's Grammar School Obinomba.

He also taught English literature and was the Principal of Ibru College, Ughelli, Delta State and University Secondary School Ekpoma, Delta State. He was nominated for his oratory skills and for being "a teacher par-excellence, charismatic, unforgettable and an accomplished gentleman".

Delta State Commissioner for Information, Barr. Chike Ogeah stated that more than one Deltan deserved to be honored going by the track records of teachers in the state, emphasizing, "I am happy that Deltans are being rewarded for their inputs to the nation's development."

"This people that are being honored are of different era, we are a very educated people and Chief Ossai belongs to the generations that have produced grand children; and the award for our Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan is well deserved".

"The Governor is doing a lot to revamp our schools, he is training and retraining teachers to enable them do their job as well as giving out scholarships across the board which is part of the Human Capital Development agenda', he added.

Also speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in the state, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare stated: "Delta is an education-loving state, so, I am not surprised that a teacher from the state was selected for the award and my Governor, Dr Uduaghan has done a lot for the education sector in the state."

He emphasized: "if there is any Governor that should be given award for his passion for the education sector and welfare of teachers, that person is Dr Uduaghan."

To the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Hope Eghagha, the award would encourage the Governor to do more, adding: "when you excel and you are recognized, it encourages you to work harder".

Furthermore, he said: "we are also, very proud of Chief Ossai who has been a teacher for many years and has taught in Edo and Delta States, that he was honoured was also, an honour for the state."

Chief Ossai who attended the event in company of his wife and relatives said rewarding teachers would spur them to do more because they mould the lives of future leaders, and used the occasion to thank Governor Uduaghan for his commitment to the education sector which was one of the reasons he bagged the award.

Fifteen teachers; Mrs. Victoria Jolayemi, Mrs. Dorothy Ugwu, Mrs. Christie Ade-Ajayi, Rev. Father Angus Fraser, Chief D.B.E. Ossai, Mr. Yakubu S. Dimka, Chief Reuben Majekodunmi, Chief Dotun Oyewole, Mr. John O.B. Adeaga, Bawa Mohammed Faskari, Hadiza Thani Mohammed; Prof. Iya Abubakar, Prof. Frank Ugiomoh, Prof. Michael Obadan, Prof. Eunice Nkiruka Uzodike bagged award at the event which also saw Mr Oba Otudeko, Prof. Laz Ekwueme, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki, HRH Oba Adedapo Tejuosho, Chief Eazak okoya, among others bagging 'Life Achievers Award' at the occasion which was also attended by former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Amosun.



Via: Delta State Government - Official Press Release