Delta State government has approved the construction of new schools in communities having only missionary schools to replace those handed over to the missions to enable them have choice over which to attend.
The State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who announced this during the inauguration ceremony of the State Busary and Scholarship Board in Asaba, said two schools had already been established in Ozoro and Ororokpe to actualise the policy.
Dr. Uduaghan therefore appealed to communities in the state having issues with the handing over of schools to bear with the state government as such issues would be addressed.
The governor explained that modalities for the return of schools to the missions had been completed and the interest of all stakeholders involved addressed.
Explaining further, he said the committee that handled the return of schools did a thorough job and all fears, both from the teachers, communities and religious organisation were taken care of to ensure that the exercise satisfied the interest of all.
He said the hand over of schools was done in the interest of the government and the people of the state, explaining that it will go a long way in ensuring academic excellence and discipline.
“My administration have approved the return of 40 schools to the missionary. The state government has also approved the establishment of two new government schools in Ozoro and Ororokpe as the only school in the community were mission schools.”