By Emeka Ilozor
Austica Memorial College, Nanka, has been named Nigeria’s Best Private Senior Secondary School at the 2026 Teachers’ Day and School Excellence Award and Prizes Celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Oct. 5.
The award recognised the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia owned school for its contribution to education.
The school’s Manager, Rev. Fr. Celestine Chima Anaekwe, attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of the management, teachers, students, parents, benefactors and other supporters.
Anaekwe thanked the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, for his support and guidance.
He also acknowledged the contributions of past and present Education Secretaries, Rev. Fr. Vitalis Azike and Fr. Francis Udeh, as well as former managers and principals of the college, including the late Rev. Fr. Jerry Okeke, and Rev. Fr. Joseph Nwanna, Fr. Cosmas Ebebe and Fr. Obiora Okeke.
The manager commended the current management and teachers for their contributions and appreciated the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), benefactors, friends of the school and students for their support.
He said the award had brought recognition to Nanka, the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia and Anambra State, adding that it would motivate the school to sustain its commitment to education.
Anaekwe described the recognition as a collective achievement, crediting the dedication and sacrifices of members of the school community.
The institution promotes academic development, discipline, faith and character formation as part of its educational mission.
Emeka Ilozor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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