The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Oghenevwogaga Mariere, has restated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption in the management of basic education in the state.
Mariere made the declaration during an interactive session with stakeholders and journalists at the SUBEB headquarters in Asaba, where he dismissed allegations of kickbacks from contractors as “false and malicious.”
He explained that contractors had openly confirmed that no payments were ever demanded by Board officials and further invited independent verification of SUBEB’s records and processes.
The SUBEB boss highlighted recent milestones in the state’s basic education sector, disclosing that 90 percent of approved projects have been completed. These include the construction of 162 new classrooms, renovation of 491 others, and distribution of 16,800 classroom furniture units.
“These projects are improving access to quality education and enhancing learning conditions for pupils across Delta State,” Mariere said.
On teacher development, he revealed that 5,511 teachers had been trained in digital literacy, pedagogy, leadership, and inclusive education methods in the last quarter. According to him, the training initiatives are already reflecting in classroom delivery and better student outcomes.
Pushing further into digital learning, Mariere noted that SUBEB had distributed 1,843 tablets, 64 interactive boards, and over 160,000 textbooks to schools. He described the Orogun SMART School as a model for technology-driven learning, designed to prepare pupils with 21st-century skills.
He stressed that the Board’s focus remains on classrooms, teachers, and student success, adding that all activities of SUBEB are open to public scrutiny and independent audits.
