The Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB) in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) will train 100 education managers drawn from the 25 local government areas of the state on climate change and greening curriculum.
The 3-day workshop with the theme: “Enhancing the Implementation of Climate Change and Greening Curriculum,” is aimed at promoting environmentally responsible schools, by strengthening the integration of climate change education and environmental sustainability into teaching and learning through practical activities.
A statement signed by the Executive Chairman of D-SUBEB, Samuel Mariere, said the workshop will hold from Monday, August 3 to Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Gares Place Hotel, Ughelli.
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Mariere explained that activities lined up for the first day will include, a seminar, awareness campaign, and tree-planting session at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli, to drive home the message of environmental responsibility.
He noted that the initiative is part of efforts by SUBEB and UBEC to equip headteachers and teachers with the requisite knowledge and skills to mainstream climate change and greening education in basic schools across Delta State.
The executive chairman further stated that the education managers that would attend the workshop were carefully selected to ensure representation from all local government areas of the state.
Mariere urged participants to take full advantage of the training to become agents of change in their schools and communities.
