The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBE), Ven Fyneface Akah, has emphasised the importance of stakeholders contributions and support to the development of the educational sector in the State.
Akah reminded the stakeholders of their responsibilities in moving the education sector forward,saying that government will not be able to do all the things that are expected to be in place in schools .
The RSUBEB boss stated this when he received in audience several communities and groups that paid him a courtesy visit at the Board Headquarters in Port Harcourt.,over the weekend.
Akah, who was firm told the various visiting groups that the schools belong to them and most of the schools named after communities and as such needs to be supported as government can not provide everything required or needed.
He urged community leaders to take interest in the organisation of teaching and learning in schools in their domains in order to ensure quality service delivery for the good of their children.
The board chairman, who said the stakeholders engagement has offered both the board and the communities the opportunity of proper interaction that is very intentional also said that the meeting has helped the board to know about the goings on in the schools across the states as well as make appeals to remind them of their responsibilities.
He used the opportunity to thank the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara -led government for doing so much towards provision of school infrastructure following his approval of funds to the tune of over N36 billion naira for intervention for Rivers Basic Schools which he described as a sign of commitment by the governor towards ensuring that the system is run with the right infrastructure that is needed seamlessly beyond employment of teachers for the schools.
Highpoint of the meeting was the presentation of letters of appreciation to the RSUBEB boss as well as encomiums showered on him by the communities for working creditably.
Some of the communities and groups that visited the board headquarters were Eneka CDC; Elikpokwu- Odu CDC; Egwi/Okpuala Town Council; Rivers Indigenous Language Teachers Association; and Rivers Parents Teachers Association, among others.

By: Akujobi Amadi