The Executive Governor of Benue State, Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has led education stakeholders on a study tour to the United Kingdom to explore ways of advancing the state's education sector.

The tour aligns with the Governor's vision and mission to advance education and his commitment to repositioning the sector for sustainable development.

The study tour and strategic engagements aimed to explore global best practices in education that could be adapted and implemented in the state to improve the quality of education and ensure effective service delivery.

Speaking from the UK, the Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr. Margaret Ijaguwa Adamu, described the engagement as a laudable initiative by Governor Hyacinth Alia. She noted that the visit was timely and aligned with the Governor's strategic development plan for repositioning the education sector in the state.

According to Dr. Adamu, the collaborations established during the UK visit would be leveraged to positively impact teachers and learners, enhance teachers' knowledge, and improve overall learning outcomes.

Members of the Governor's entourage included the Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr. Margaret Ijaguwa Adamu; the Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh, Prof. Karshima Shilgba; the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examination Board, Dr. Terna Francis; and the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Teaching Service Board, Dr. Bem Tseen, alongside other key stakeholders in the education sector.

Dooshima Abuul
Head, Information Unit
Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management
Benue State