The Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), Prof. Hyginus Okibe, has announced that the state’s Smart Green Schools will commence full academic activities on September 22, 2025.
Prof. Okibe disclosed this during a meeting with the management and staff of the board on Tuesday in Enugu.
The ENSUBEB chairman emphasized the importance of staff adapting to the state’s digital education drive.
He said the board’s staff must ensure that the government’s programme and action plans are properly implemented to deliver results.
Okibe also revealed that management and staff of the board would soon begin routine monitoring and supervision of the Smart Schools across Enugu State.
Okibe urged teachers and administrative staff to improve their information and communication technology (ICT) competencies to remain effective and adaptable in the face of evolving educational demands.
Commending the staff for their efforts, he said ENSUBEB had maintained a strong performance in basic education at the national level.
“And above all, change your mindset to the positive side since it will no longer be business as usual.
“This period calls for personal sacrifice, hard work, perseverance, and fidelity.
“As one family, we should work as a team, think positively, avoid nagging and eschew all factors that could bring the Board and basic education down in the state,” he added
Prof. Okibe reminded staff that they must go the extra mile and carry out their duties with passion and selflessness to achieve the board’s objectives.
He further assured that the administration of Gov. Peter Mbah would continue to prioritise transparency and accountability in the management of the board. According to him, this would ensure that all staff are carried along in the implementation of policies and projects.
These departments, he said, will broaden operational zones and increase the benefits accruing to the board.
Okibe stressed that no staff would be neglected or deprived of their entitlements, provided they remain sincere and hardworking. He added that staff welfare and interest would continue to be a priority for his administration.
Enugu’s Smart Green Schools were introduced in 2024 by Governor Peter Mbah as part of a major plan to overhaul basic education across the state. The initiative began with a pilot school at Owo in Nkanu East, designed as a model for the state’s 260 wards.
The state government has since expanded the model, with new schools being built and plans to transition graduates into Smart Senior Secondary Schools and vocational institutions
The state government has since expanded the model, with new schools being built and plans to transition graduates into Smart Senior Secondary Schools and vocational institutions