The Edo State Government, through the Board for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVE), has commissioned the newly renovated Principal and Staff Quarters at the Government Technical College, Benin City. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of teachers in technical and vocational institutions across the state.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Executive Chairman of BTVE, Barr. (Mrs.) Onomen Briggs, reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to continuity in governance and the development of the education sector. She emphasized the vital role teachers play in nation-building, noting that their well-being should be prioritized.
“Teachers should be happy here on earth, not waiting for their reward in heaven,” she stated.
Barr. Briggs expressed appreciation to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, for their people-centered leadership. She described them as leaders genuinely committed to the welfare of citizens and to sustaining government policies and projects.
The Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Okpe—represented by the Director of Capacity Building, Directorate of Content Development Board, Engr. Abayomi Bamidele—highlighted that the project aligns with the Board’s mandate to enhance the welfare of educators who are at the forefront of knowledge transfer. He disclosed that four out of thirteen flats had been successfully renovated, with plans underway to visit other project sites to ensure the speedy completion of ongoing work.
The Principal of the College, Mr. Izedomwen Friday, expressed gratitude to the Edo State Government and the BTVE leadership for their sustained investment in teachers’ welfare and school infrastructure. He described the renovation as a timely intervention, noting that the staff quarters had been in a dilapidated state for many years.
The commissioned facilities comprise four twin-flat apartments and boys’ quarters, designed to provide a more conducive and comfortable living environment for staff of the College.
