In furtherance of the continuity
policy and the rebuilding process in the education sector, Anambra State
governor, Chief Willie Obiano has taken practical steps to complete the
renovation and rebuilding of about 1,300 primary school classroom blocks by
next one year. Already, governor Obiano has embarked on completing
the renovation and rebuilding of 520 Primary School classroom blocks
before the end of this year in the first phase arrangement to upgrade school
infrastructure across the State. In the same vein, the governor directed the
rehabilitation of Secondary Schools and granted free education to the
physically challenged up to secondary schools.
Governor Obiano announced this while inspecting ongoing building projects at Ezi-Awka Community Primary School, Awka, Friday, the governor pointed out that, after the first phase, the next phase of the project would cover the remaining classroom blocks to bring the total number to 1,300. He explained that in addition to rebuilding the school blocks, the State government was also upgrading other school infrastructure and providing instructional materials.
According to governor Obiano “my
administration is committed to promoting the welfare of pupils, students and
teachers, in this regard I want to reassure you that teachers’ salary would be
increased immediately the State’s internally-generated revenue improves.” The
governor also enjoined pupils of the School and students of
Ezi-Awka Community Secondary School, Awka, to study hard to attain their
full potentials, stressing that education is a strong enabler of his
development policies.
In their separate remarks, two students,
Blessing Omori and Tochukwu Nwayotalu appealed for government’s intervention on
erosion threatening the School as well as provide source of regular
water supply to the School.
At UNICEF Experimental Primary
School, Ufuma, governor Obiano directed ASUBEB to provide source of regularly
water supply to primary schools to enhance hygiene and sanitation. The governor
who expressed satisfaction with the quality of work on the projects said functional
primary school education is fundamental in nurturing and molding children.
Meanwhile, governor Obiano has said
that the State government would soon commence another phase of
intervention in rebuilding dilapidated secondary school structures across the
State. Governor Obiano stated this while inspecting building projects in
some secondary schools to ascertain how the funds released by his predecessor
for school projects were judiciously utilized. He said that his administration
targets at rebuilding and renovating remaining collapsed buildings in secondary
schools to provide conducive learning environment for students.
At Girls High School, Agulu, he
announced that government has started building perimeter fencing in 21
Girls Boarding schools and would extend the project to all the boarding
schools in the State as part of measures to further strengthen security in
schools and effective control of students and inculcation of discipline. The
governor added that the Schools would be provided with functional laboratories
and libraries to encourage qualitative education. He also expressed
satisfaction with the quality of work delivered with the N30 million given
to the school by the previous administration, assuring that more support
would follow soon.
The member representing Anaocha in
the State House of Assembly, Hon. Ebele Ejiofor thanked governor Obiano for
ensuring continuity in transforming schools in the State.
At Community Secondary School, Oko,
governor Obiano noted that the school used the N10 million financial support to
build two new blocks of five classrooms. He promised that work would soon
commence on another dilapidated building in continuation of the rebuilding
process while government would also assist in landscaping and grassing of the
school premises. Governor Obiano explained that the various programmes were
aimed at encouraging students to maintain excellence in their performance,
noting that for three years running, students from Anambra State have remained
best in all external examinations.
In another development, governor
Obiano announced free education for physically-challenged persons from primary
to post-primary education. Governor Obiano made the announcement during an
inspection visit to Basden Memorial Special School, Isulo, Orumba South Local
Government Area. Obiano said the free education policy takes immediate effect.
According to the governor, “the welfare of persons with special needs would
remain top priority throughout the lifespan of my administration.”
The governor said two more schools
for the physically-challenged persons would be built in Anambra Central
and Anambra North Senatorial Districts respectively to bring the total
number to three to accommodate more pupils and students with special needs. He also
explained that the schools will be equipped with necessary amenities and facilities
that would enhance teaching and learning including solar light system, water,
electric fan in dormitories and classrooms as well as instructional materials.
In his reaction, Chairman of Orumba
South Local Government Area, Mr. John Onyeakpa thanked the governor
for the visit, stressing that he has continued to carry everybody along and
give all segments of the society a sense of belonging.
Mr. Onyeakpa noted that within
a short time in office, the governor has enthroned focused and people-oriented
administration, assuring him of total support of the people of the area
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