By Obiageli Nwankwo
The Anambra State Ministry of Education will begin a statewide assessment of public primary schools to identify challenges and strengthen the implementation of Governor Charles Soludo’s education transformation agenda across the state.
Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, disclosed this on July 10 during a familiarisation meeting with head teachers of public primary schools, mission public primary schools and ASUBEB directors at the ASUBEB Unity Hall, Awka.
He said the planned visitation forms part of his familiarisation with education stakeholders and will enable the ministry to assess school conditions, identify pressing challenges and provide practical solutions that will improve teaching and learning.
Ogugua described head teachers as the foot soldiers of basic education, stressing that the successful implementation of Governor Soludo’s education policies depends largely on their dedication, leadership and commitment at the grassroots.
“As part of this familiarisation, my team and I will visit every primary school to assess your challenges and provide solutions. We cannot implement Mr. Governor’s vision for education without your support.” The Commissioner said.
The Commissioner reminded the head teachers that they were custodians of children’s future, urging them to nurture pupils with diligence because the quality of students produced today will ultimately shape society tomorrow.
“The kind of students we have are the kind you prepare for us. Please guide them well because your work has a way of either positively or negatively affecting society,” he said.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, urged head teachers to openly present the challenges affecting their schools, assuring them that the ministry remained committed to addressing issues hindering effective service delivery.
Also speaking, ASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu, said that Governor Soludo’s vision was to make Anambra pupils globally competitive through smart schools, free education, school renovation and the recruitment of qualified teachers statewide.
Delivering vote of thanks, the Head Teacher of Igwebuike Primary School, Abagana, Mrs. Ndidi Nriagu, expressed optimism that Dr. Ogugua’s appointment would usher in lasting solutions to challenges confronting public primary school head teachers.
*Obiageli Nwankwo is of Ministry of Information and Value Reformation,Anambra State.
