The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET), Mrs. Onomen Briggs Esq., has carried out a monitoring visit to the Benin Technical College to assess compliance with the directives on school resumption issued by the State Ministry of Education.
During the visit, Mrs. Briggs observed the enrolment process and encouraged the students to take their studies seriously. She said, “You can achieve goals which you set your minds on,” stressing that commitment to learning was the key to success in Technical Education.
The Chairman assured parents and students that brighter days lie ahead for Technical Education in Edo State with the backing of Governor Monday Okpebholo and new Federal Government initiatives designed to strengthen vocational and technical skills development across the country.
While declaring the 2025/2026 Academic Session open, Mrs. Briggs toured the school facilities and inspected newly acquired training equipment. Among the items were an industrial gas oven, a digital wheel balancing machine, and a dough mixer.
She revealed that plans were underway for the College to begin commercial bread production, noting that the installation of the new equipment was already in progress and would be completed within a week.
She urged teachers in the institution to remain focused on their duties, emphasising the importance of delivering both the theoretical and practical aspects of Technical Education. “Teachers must shun all forms of vices and uphold diligence in service,” she stated.
Mrs. Briggs was joined on the monitoring exercise by the Functioning Board Secretary, Mrs. Stella Ogbeide, the Functioning Director of Learning and Development, Mr. Benedict Irabosa, and the Functioning Director of Policy Strategic Coordination, Mrs. Blessing Odion, alongside other officials who witnessed the resumption activities at the College.
