The Chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), Dr. Murtala Umar Babayi, has officially flagged off the distribution of teaching and learning materials for public primary schools across the 21 local government areas of Adamawa State for the 2024–2025 academic session.
The educational materials were provided through the generous support of the First Lady of Adamawa State, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Umar Fintiri, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the standard of basic education in the state.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Dr. Babayi stated that the initiative reflects Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri’s unwavering commitment to providing access to free and quality education for children in the state. He emphasized that the provision of essential learning tools is key to enhancing both teaching and learning outcomes in public primary schools.
The items distributed include 26,088 cartons of white chalk, 76,830 lesson plan notebooks (80 leaves), 73,079 teacher diaries, 85,480 class attendance registers, and 55,556 dusters.
Dr. Babayi recalled that a similar distribution exercise took place on November 6, 2024, highlighting the administration’s consistent commitment to sustaining quality education initiatives. He urged local education authorities to ensure that the materials reach the intended schools promptly and are used effectively to empower teachers, pupils, and school communities.
In her remarks, the wife of the Governor, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Umar Fintiri, expressed appreciation for her husband’s continued support in the education sector. She commended Dr. Babayi for his dedication and leadership in promoting quality education for children in Adamawa.
Representing the Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Garba Pella, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Aisha Muhammad Umar, also lauded Governor Fintiri for his administration’s continued investment in education and human capital development across the state.
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