Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, has reiterated the state’s unwavering commitment to advancing the quality of education in line with global standards. He made this known while addressing journalists in Lokoja on Monday.
Hon. Jones emphasized that the current administration under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is leveraging education as a tool for poverty reduction and warned against any actions aimed at derailing this vision.
“Academic activities are structured processes, governed by an academic calendar which includes resumption, mid-term breaks, terminal examinations, and holiday closures,” the Commissioner explained. “We will continue to maintain this calendar strictly and guard against unnecessary disruptions.”
He expressed concern over attempts by certain individuals to undermine the state’s free education policy, which he described as a major success. He warned that any efforts to frustrate the policy will attract stiff consequences from the government.
On technical and vocational education, Hon. Jones reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to strengthen and modernize its four technical colleges located in Ankpa, Idah, Okehi, and Mopa. According to him, the administration is working to ensure that the institutions are ICT-compliant, their programs accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and fully eligible to benefit from federal government interventions.
“Our goal is to align Kogi State’s technical education with national policy objectives, while equipping our youth with practical skills for employment and innovation,” he stated.
The Commissioner assured that all necessary resources would be mobilized to sustain and enhance the quality of technical and vocational training across the state.
