The Enugu State government has presented 30 buses to the various science, technical, and vocational schools in the state. This was even as Governor Peter Mbah has pledged to overhaul the education system in the state, making it the best in the country.

Presenting the buses to the principals of the schools at an event in Enugu at the weekend, Mbah stated that the gesture reflected his administration’s commitment to prioritising education and ensuring the welfare of staff and students throughout the state.

Assuring quality learning in all the schools, Mbah, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Education Innovation, as well as the Director of Exponential Learning, Enugu Smart Green Schools, Dr Chinyere Onyishi, stated that the buses are to aid them in the discharge of their duties, ensuring that distance would no longer be a barrier to their optimal performance.

He maintained that the education sector has witnessed unprecedented development under his administration, evidenced by its devotion of 33 per cent of its budgetary allocations to the sector in two successive fiscal years, with a view to equipping students in the state to compete favourably with their peers in developed countries.

“What is happening in Enugu State is transformational. Today, the educational level has shifted from content memorisation to creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. You can see that everything is revolutionising, and Enugu State is taking the lead. Our target is to make sure that our children compete effectively anywhere in the world.

“The buses we are handing over to each of the schools today are to make sure that everything is working well and that distance won’t be a barrier while carrying out your official duties. With these, you can move around, discharging your duties without any problem arising from transportation,” he said.