Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB), has enrolled over 2,000 out-of-school children through community outreaches and campaigns.
The executive chairman of the D-SUBEB, Hon. Samuel Mariere, disclosed this yesterday while dismissing allegations of bribery and kickback collection under his leadership, describing them as “false, malicious, and baseless.”
Addressing journalists at the D-SUBEB headquarters in Asaba, Mariere said special need learners were provided with braille, hearing aids, and mobility devices.
Mariere assured stakeholders that the board is strengthening e-procurement systems, vendor tracking, and rural logistics to deepen transparency and improve last-mile delivery to riverine and hard-to-reach schools
On learning materials, he said over 167,000 textbooks were distributed, alongside 1,843 tablets, 28 laptops and 64 interactive boards.
“We are investing in classrooms, teacher capacity, digital tools, and safety facilities to ensure that every Delta child has access to quality education.
“Teacher Training: 5,511 teachers trained under 10 professional development programmes, boosting lesson planning, classroom management and digital literacy.
“Infrastructure: 162 new classrooms built, 491 renovated, 164 VIP toilets delivered, 22 perimeter fences erected, and 5 solar-powered boreholes installed” Mariere stated.
The chairman said neither he nor any member of the board’s leadership had ever demanded or received kickbacks from contractors.
“These allegations are fabrications. At no time have I or any member of the board’s leadership requested or collected money from contractors. Our processes are transparent, strictly documented, and open to independent verification” he declared.
The D-SUBEB boss stressed that the board’s procurement and payment systems are governed by federal procurement laws, internal audits and state oversight mechanisms.
