Edo SUBEB’s Professional Teachers’ Development Programme Empowers Over 1,500 Educators Across 30+ School-Based Centres

By Ebuanekpe Joy

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, in partnership with the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), successfully concluded its week-long Professional Teachers’ Development Programme on May 10, 2025. Delivered simultaneously in over thirty school-based centres across Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South, the initiative brought together more than 1,500 primary and junior secondary school teachers alongside their heads of school. By hosting the workshops on-site, SUBEB ensured that both instructional leaders and classroom practitioners shared a unified commitment to elevating the standard of basic education in Edo State.

Over the course of five intensive days, participants immersed themselves in learner-centred methodologies that emphasised collaborative inquiry and differentiated instruction. They explored evidence-based assessment techniques—complete with hands-on practice using digital tracking tools—and learned how to integrate readily accessible educational software and online resources into daily lesson plans. To make core subjects more engaging and memorable, facilitators demonstrated creative pedagogical approaches, including gamification, storytelling, and project-based learning.

At key moments during the week, Executive Chairman Barr. Mrs. Onomen Briggs joined Mrs. Amarachi Itenebe, SUBEB’s Training Desk Officer, to present certificates of participation to deserving educators. These presentations served both to recognise individual dedication and to reinforce the state’s commitment to continuous professional growth. In parallel, UBEC dispatched monitoring officers Iduma Christian and Lawani Gloria to conduct independent oversight visits at various training hubs, ensuring consistency in delivery and gathering actionable feedback for future programme refinement.

Addressing the assembled teachers and school leaders, Barr. Briggs underscored the urgency of applying newly acquired skills immediately: “This generation of learners belongs to Gen Alpha. To support their development and track their progress, we as educators must meet them on the platforms where they spend most of their time—including TikTok and Instagram. By staying abreast of digital trends, we not only enrich our pedagogy but also remain vigilant guardians against social vices, even within the classroom.”

All stakeholders agreed that these intensive trainings represent a significant leap forward in building educators’ capacity to deliver high-quality instruction. More sessions are already being planned to sustain this momentum, ensuring that Edo State’s teaching workforce continues to refine its practice, embrace innovation, and drive forward the governor’s vision of “Quality Education for All.”