The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced a four-day capacity-building training on moral regeneration and reorientation for 700 teachers drawn from across the 25 local government areas of Delta State.
The training, which began on Wednesday, is being held simultaneously at three centres across the state’s senatorial districts: Asaba (Oshimili South), Evwreni (Ughelli North), and Warri (Warri South).
Speaking during a goodwill address to participants at the training centres, Executive Chairman of Delta SUBEB, Hon. Samuel Mariere, described the programme as a key component of the strategic partnership between the federal and state governments aimed at integrating moral instruction into teaching, extracurricular activities, and student counseling.
Hon. Mariere, a former two-term member of the Delta State House of Assembly and ex-Commissioner for Water Resources Development, emphasized that the initiative addresses the growing concern over moral decline in educational environments.
“There is a noticeable increase in immoral conduct in schools, which poses a serious threat to national development,” Mariere noted.
“This training seeks to instill ethical values and social responsibility in both teachers and students alike.”
He decried the erosion of societal values, virtues, and ethical standards, attributing it to the broader moral crisis affecting Nigerian society.
Expressing concern over the low turnout of participants on the first day of the training, Hon. Mariere urged nominated teachers to treat the programme with the seriousness it deserves.
“The administration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to reviving the foundational standards of basic education. Restoring discipline and moral uprightness in our schools is an essential part of this effort,” he said.
Mariere further directed the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bryan Unini, to initiate disciplinary measures against selected teachers who failed to attend the training without valid reasons, stressing that government resources must not be wasted on non-committed personnel.
“We are investing in building a generation of world-class children. Teachers must set their priorities right to help us meet the highest educational standards,” he added.
Participants who spoke at the event expressed appreciation for the opportunity, commending UBEC and Delta SUBEB for organizing the training.
They pledged to apply the knowledge gained toward enhancing moral education in their respective schools.
The four-day programme is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, with outcomes expected to influence ongoing reforms in Delta’s basic education sector.
