Rep. Ukodhiko Reaffirms Commitment To Education

The member representing Isoko North/Isoko South Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives, Rep. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has reaffirmed his commitment to education and human capital development as key instruments for expanding opportunities and improving the future prospects of young people across Isoko Nation.

Rep. Ukodhiko stated this during a recent interview where he gave an overview of his educational interventions and other initiatives targeted at strengthening human capital development in his constituency.

The federal lawmaker highlighted several interventions in the education sector, including the construction and furnishing of classroom blocks, provision of school desks, assistance to indigent students for registration for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations, as well as scholarship support for Isoko students pursuing professional courses at Madonna University.

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Speaking on the beneficiaries of the scholarship support, Rep. Ukodhiko expressed satisfaction with their academic progress, noting that their performances have continued to demonstrate the value of investing in the education and future of young people.

He said the achievements of the beneficiaries have strengthened his confidence that they would successfully complete their programmes and subsequently contribute meaningfully to the development of Isoko Nation and Nigeria.

The lawmaker also acknowledged the efforts of President Bola Tinubu in strengthening the tertiary education system, particularly the federal government’s student-loan initiative administered through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which is designed to reduce financial barriers confronting students seeking tertiary education.

He equally commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for the state government’s interventions in education, particularly its emphasis on technical education and skills development.

According to him, sustainable development requires deliberate investment in people, stressing that education remains fundamental to equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge, skills and opportunities required to become productive members of society.

He therefore reiterated his determination to support initiatives capable of widening access to education, strengthening human capital and creating greater opportunities for young people across Isoko Nation.

He urged constituents and stakeholders to watch the full interview for further details on his educational interventions, achievements and vision for education and human capital development in Isoko Nation.