BY ANDREW IKEHI
THE Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), has lauded key stakeholders in the state’s education sector for a sustained commitment towards promoting quality teaching and learning across all levels.
Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Education, Hon. Charles Emetulu, gave the commendation, yesterday, in a chat with journalists shortly after Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), under the education sector, appeared before the committee to defend their proposed 2026 Budget estimates at the Assembly Complex in Asaba.
Emetulu noted with satisfaction that the education MDAs have recorded remarkable improvements in budget performance.
The lawmaker, who represents Ndokwa West Constituency, emphasised that Delta State remains one of the few states in Nigeria with a high number of higher institutions and expressed happiness that they are all doing well.
Emetulu urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to maintain and expand the state’s growing reputation as an emerging education hub in Africa.
He acknowledged that despite the progress recorded, more still needed to be done, especially in addressing challenges confronting the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB).
He expressed confidence that ongoing interventions would soon resolve the lingering issues to ensure smoother operations in the sector in the coming year.
The Committee Chairman, supported by members, including Hon. Benson Obire, Hon. Matthew Omonade, Hon. Emmanuel Sinebe, Hon. (Dr.) Ferguson Onwo, Hon. (Mrs.) Marilyn Okowa-Daramola and Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, commended the dedication of all key players working tirelessly to enhance access to quality education for Deltans.
In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerovwo Tonukari, along with heads of tertiary institutions and chairmen of education boards, outlined experiences during the outgoing year.
He, however, expressed optimism that these challenges would be surmounted as the state advances into the 2026 fiscal year with renewed strategies and strengthened partnerships.
The Committee assured of continuous legislative support aimed at ensuring that Delta State remains at the forefront of educational development in Nigeria.
