ASHENEWS reports that the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has commended Stephen Aguele, a student who scored 358 points in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This online platform further reports that the governor, who took to his Twitter handle @GovernorObaseki on Tuesday, attributed Aguele’s success to the educational reforms in the state through the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) 2.0.
“I congratulate Stephen Aguele on his impressive performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination with a score of 358. The feat is remarkable and praiseworthy as it advertises the superior education obtainable in our dear state.
“Aguele has shown what is possible when one commits to their studies and works hard to attain excellence. I applaud his drive and commitment to his studies, which has paid off.
“The feat is reflective of the reforms that we have undertaken in Edo state in the last six years, which are aimed to entrench a robust foundation for excellence in education through the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) 2.0. These reforms are paying off, as students in the state can now compete favourably with their peers within Nigeria and across the world.
“We are proud of Aguele’s sterling record as he has become an ambassador of the reforms in the state’s education sector. I urge youths in Edo State to emulate his feat, even as I wish him more resounding success in his future endeavours,” the tweet reads.
