The Bayelsa State Universal Basic Education Board (Bayelsa SUBEB) has unveiled award-winning teachers and head teachers from Sagbama, Yenagoa, Kolokuma/ Opokuma and Ogbia local council areas as it held the second edition of the BayelsaPRIME Teacher Appreciation Day.
 
Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the board, Victor Okubonanabo, noted that the “Teacher Appreciation Day is an opportunity to recognise the role of teachers in building leaders of tomorrow.” He called on teachers across the state to do their utmost in improving the quality of education in their various schools, as every teacher is recognised and appreciated.”  
 
Also, the Commissioner for Education, Dr Gentle Emelah, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr Okene Simon-Peter, noted that Governor Douye Diri remains committed to the growth of schools, skills and quality education in the state. One teacher and one head teacher emerged as award winners from the four local councils under the BayelsaPRIME reform programme.

In the Best Teacher Category, Zamide, Ebipamokemenumigha of Community Primary School 2, Agbere, emerged as the best teacher in Sagbama Local Council; Johnson Siane from Biseni Central School emerged the best for Yenagoa Local Council; while Aluku Abbah from State School 2, Ologoghe and Jimmy Rose from Community Primary School 1, Sabagreia, emerged the best teachers from Ogbia and Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Councils, respectively.