Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The traditional ruler of Usen in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, the Olu-Wure of Usen, His Royal Highness, Oba Olu-Ogbe11 has eulogized the educational reform being driven by the state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, saying that it is the hallmark for any development.
He gave the commendation when he received the Chinese delegation in his palace.
The Oba Olu-Ogbe II said governor Obaseki has not only transformed the educational system but other areas of the state’s economy that have placed the state above other states.
The traditional ruler prayed that God should grant the governor the enablement to finish strong noting that because he has started very well.
Earlier, the governor, represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Joan Osa Oviawe, witnessed the unveiling of the institute of maritime silk road by the Secretary of Party Committee, Fuzhou Polytechnic China Wang Jiansheng.
Obaseki reiterated his administration commitment to reposition the state owned Polytechnic to train students that will be technically efficient and effective in promoting self sufficiency after graduation without depending on government for white collar jobs.
He appreciated Fuzhou Polytechnic China, for awarding scholarship to five students of Edo State Polytechnic to proceed to China for the acquisition of vocational skills which will indeed strengthen bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the Chinese Government.
The Rector, Edo State Polytechnic Usen, Engr. Sylvester Omoruyi lauded the proactive approach of Governor Obaseki to revamping Technical Education and series of infrastructural projects executed by his administration to advance physical transformation of the institution.
The signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Fuzhou Polytechnic China and Edo State Polytechnic Usen, according to the Rector, resonates the burning desire in resetting Edo State Polytechnic as the centre of academic and technical skills incubator already yielding positive results.
This was the climax of a two-day official visit of the academic team from Fuzhou Polytechnic, China to Edo State to strengthen the MoU signed by Edo State Polytechnic Usen and Fuzhou Polytechnic China to promote technical education.
President of Fuzhou Polytechnic China, at the unveiling ceremony, said the tripartite agreement between Fuzhou Polytechnic China,Yongxing steel company and Edo State Polytechnic Usen marks a significant milestone for students of Edo State Polytechnic to acquire vocational training from Fuzhou Polytechnic China.
It will also develop training programme in different skills, promote scientific research collaboration and enhance Chinese language training of students of Edo State Polytechnic.