Read what British Council is planing to do to Sokoto govt
– The British Council commended Tambuwal for his foresight in prioritising education, saying the investment in the sector will pay important dividend in the future.
– Tambuwal said his administration’s commitment to education remains firm
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal exchanging pleasantries with the visiting CEO of British Council, Sir Ciaron Devane and members of his team during their visit to Sokoto Government House…Wednesday 02-03-16
Sokoto government and the British Council will expand areas of cooperation on education for the mutual benefit of the two entities, governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said.
Speaking in Sokoto Wednesday at a breakfast meeting he held for the visiting Head of the Council, Sir Ciaron Devane and his team, Tambuwal said his administration’s commitment to education remains firm.
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“This government, as well as religious and traditional institutions in the state, have made education out topmost priority and we will ensure that every child gets access to quality education,” the Governor said.
According to him, despite its efforts, the state government needs help from all stakeholders to enable it achieve its set objectives.
In his remarks, Devane both the Sokoto government and British Council will collaborate closely in areas of school leadership, higher and basic education, and teacher development.
The CEO of British Council, Sir Ciaron Devane, presenting a souvenir to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal during a meeting in Sokoto…Wednesday 02-03-16
He commended Tambuwal for his foresight in prioritising education, saying the investment in the sector will pay important dividend in the future.
While adding that British Council has experience of working in 115 countries, Devane said they have a lot to offer Sokoto state and Nigeria.
He said the British Council has been involved with Nigeria since 1943, and will continue to work with all stakeholders to develop education in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the March 12 local government election in Sokoto will set new standards by being the first state to use the new voters card and the card reader machine at the local council level, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said.
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