The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, NSUBEB, Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has unveiled a new educational initiative tagged ‘A. A. Sule Leave No Child Behind Project’.

According to Kassim, the project is designed to ensure that every school-age child in Nasarawa State is enrolled in school, stating that basic education remains free, qualitative, and accessible to all.

He warned that parents who fail to send their children to school would face legal sanctions under existing laws.

The NSUBEB chairman announced the initiative on Sunday at the UBEC Modern Smart School, Lafia, during the celebration of World Teachers’ Day, which brought together teachers, education stakeholders, and government officials to recognize the contributions of educators to national development.

Kassim commended teachers for their dedication, resilience, and impact on the state’s education system.

He urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and moral integrity while discharging their duties, describing teachers as “role models and builders of future leaders”.

He stressed the importance of proper lesson planning, continuous self-development, and sincerity in classroom delivery.

Reaffirming the board’s commitment to staff welfare, Kassim pledged timely payment of salaries, entitlements, and other benefits.

He also disclosed that a committee had been inaugurated to investigate and address complaints of nepotism and improper staff placement within the board, encouraging affected teachers to report their cases for redress.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Nasarawa State Wing, Comrade Ishaka Mohammed Isa, expressed gratitude to God for the successful event and commended the state government for its sustained investment in education.

Comrade Isa praised the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule for implementing education-friendly policies, including the construction and renovation of classrooms, provision of libraries and laboratories, payment of NECO and WAEC fees for all secondary school students, and expanded access to basic education.

This year’s celebration, held under the global theme ‘Together for Teachers, Together for Tomorrow’, pointed out the need for unity, innovation, and collaboration in advancing the teaching profession and building a sustainable future for education in Nasarawa State.

NSUBEB chairman unveils new education initiative for Nasarawa teachers