Bayelsa Education Advancement: Governor Diri Receives EDTF-Trained Special Needs Teachers and Offers Automatic Employment

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State today welcomed a group of teachers recently trained by the Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) in sign language. These teachers are now equipped to provide specialized training for students with special needs in the state.

The special needs teachers underwent their training at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This initiative is part of the state’s broader efforts to improve educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their abilities.

During the reception, Governor Diri expressed his gratitude to the EDTF for sponsoring the training program. He emphasized the government’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of children with special needs in Bayelsa State. “Today again, adds up to the policies of this government, not to leave anyone behind in the education of our state, because education is what it is all, for us to develop,” Governor Diri stated.

In a gesture of support and encouragement, Governor Diri offered automatic employment to all twelve teachers who have successfully completed their training out of the fifteen initially enrolled. “I’m happy seeing you, graduating from your training, and today, you also want to add to the growth and development of education in Bayelsa State,” he added.

This development underscores the Bayelsa State government’s dedication to inclusive education and its ongoing efforts to ensure that every child has access to quality education. The newly trained teachers are expected to make a significant impact in the lives of students with special needs, helping them achieve their full potential.

The collaboration between the Bayelsa State government and the EDTF highlights the importance of investing in specialized training programs to address the unique needs of all students. Governor Diri’s commitment to providing automatic employment for these teachers further demonstrates his administration’s resolve to support and enhance the state’s educational system.