By Abugu Gloria onyedikachi
The Anambra State House of Assembly has adopted a motion urging Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, to direct the Ministry of Education and other relevant agencies to urgently revitalise and re-equip government technical colleges across the state to strengthen technical and vocational education.
The motion was moved on November 3, and adopted during plenary presided by speaker and the honourable house of Assembly.
Honourable Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe, who move the motion expressed concern over the deteriorating state of many government technical colleges, characterised by inadequate facilities, non-functional workshops and laboratories, insufficient equipment and a shortage of instructors.
Presenting the motion, Honourable Azikiwe noted that technical colleges were established to provide vocational education, promote skills acquisition and empower young people with practical knowledge for employment and self-reliance. She observed that the poor condition of the institutions had contributed to low enrolment, declining public confidence and inadequate skills development among students.
She called for urgent government intervention to restore the institutions to their intended purpose and ensure that students graduate with relevant technical skills capable of contributing to the state’s economic and industrial development.
The motion was seconded by Honourable Johnbosco Nwabugwu Akaebobi, who represents Nnewi South II Constituency.
Contributing to the debate, Hon.Johnbosco Akaebobi emphasised the importance of technical and vocational education in addressing unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship and building a skilled workforce.
Other members, including as Honey urable Johnbosco Akaebobi, Honourable Nonso Atuchukwu, Honourable Tony Muobike Honourable Ikenna Ofodeme, Honourable Chukwuebuka Golden Iloh and Honourable Jude Chimezie Ngobili also contributed to the deliberations.
The House subsequently adopted the motion, urging the state government to take urgent steps towards revitalising and re-equipping government technical colleges across Anambra State.
The resolution is expected to strengthen technical and vocational education, equip young people with practical and market-relevant skills, promote entrepreneurship, reduce unemployment and support the state’s industrial and economic development.
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