Benue Officials Visit Injured Pupils After Ukum School Explosion

The Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, and the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Margaret Adamu, visited pupils injured in a school explosion in Ukum. The officials assessed the pupils' conditions and the extent of damage to the school premises.

They assured immediate repairs to the school facilities and emphasized the importance of ensuring the affected children return to school promptly. The government officials commended the local government's swift intervention and the hospital's timely medical care for the injured pupils.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion, with efforts focused on improving safety measures in schools.