As a way of boosting the quality of education in the state, the Rivers State Ministry of Education has given out study materials to the basic and senior secondary schools across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.

The Commissioner for Education in Rivers State, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom while giving out the materials at government secondary school Rumuokwuta, warned that the materials should be distributed judiciously to the teachers and principals of each school zones in the state   

He said the Rivers State government, under the administration of Governor Nyesom Wike, is committed to transforming the state into the hub of education in Nigeria.

Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom further said that the Rivers State government has also approved the release of funds for the payment of NECO and WAEC exams and also for the conduct of the Basic Education Certificate Examination in the state.