6th July 2023
The Digital Resource Center, UBEC hosted the 2nd meeting of SUBEB chairs of the 6 KOICA supported States consisting of, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Ekiti, Kano and Nasarawa States. The meeting was organized by KOICA and well attended by the UBEC Executive Secretary as well as members of Management.
In his address, the Country Director of KOICA, Mr Son Sungil warmly welcomed all participants to the meeting. He reiterated the commitment of the Korean government in supporting Nigeria towards the successful implementation of the smart school programme. In that regard, the Country Director outlined the efforts exerted by KOICA in successfully sponsoring a 20-man high-level study tour team to South Korea in September 2022. An invitational leadership training activity for 19 smart school Principals also took place in Seoul, South Korea in December 2022. Presently, arrangements have been concluded for a 3-week training of 30 guiding teachers in the field of Mathematics and Science in Seoul, by the end of July 2023.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the UBE Commission, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, appreciated KOICA’s earnest support. He acknowledged the Executive Chairs and urged them to grant the UBE Model smart schools programme the seriousness it deserves. Dr Bobboyi also advised them to actively communicate with their respective State Governors on the imperatives of a feasible sustainability plan for the Model smart schools established in their States.