Jonathan, who said the efforts of the present administration was in line with his educational policy to wrest the Bayelsan child from the claws of illiteracy when he was governor in 2006, noted that the Education Development Trust would drastically change the story of Bayelsa. Speaking, Governor Seriake Dickson said his administration viewed investment in the education sector not as a burden but as a responsibility because of its far-reaching impact on society. While recounting some of his achievements in the sector, he called on the private sector to support the trust fund, stressing that education must be seen as a collective responsibility of all. He said that they have committed N80 billion to the development of educational infrastructure aside from salaries, in pursuit of the vision to create access to education in the state. Represented by Victor Okoronkwo, the company Managing Director, he said they have followed the progress of the Trust Fund from inception.

Source: The Guardian May 25, 2019 04:41 UTC