The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Benibo Anabraba, has said that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is fully committed to providing students with better access to quality education in the state.
Dr Anabraba made the remarks in Port Harcourt on Wednesday while receiving the Deputy Registrar and Zonal Coordinator of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Mr Ayanfemi Adeniran-Amusan, during a courtesy visit.
He said the governor is determined to continue investing in the education sector to improve teaching and learning.
He stated, “We appreciate the work you are doing and know that our students are amongst the highest in ranking.
“His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, takes education very seriously. He is sponsoring the free registration of students for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, in government schools.”
Anabraba also noted that the Governor has approved the construction of Computer-Based Test, CBT centres in all three senatorial districts and the 23 local government areas to enhance students’ digital skills.
He added that the government is working diligently to complete the centres before WAEC’s deadline.
In a statement by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Juliana Masi, the secretary to the state government also assured WAEC that the state government is willing to provide land for its zonal office.
Earlier, Mr Adeniran-Amusan said WAEC would continue to collaborate with the state government to support education.