By Obiageli Nwankwo
The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Longinus Ogugua, has unveiled a comprehensive reform agenda for the education sector, including a review of the Ministry’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while warning education officers against unethical and unprofessional conduct.
Ogugua disclosed this on July 20, during a familiarisation meeting with Zonal and Area Education Officers in Awka, saying the session was convened to acquaint them with the Ministry’s new direction and expectations.
He said the era of conducting official business in the old manner was over, stressing that the Ministry was embracing a new approach focused on accountability, professionalism and efficient service delivery.
According to him, the Ministry will review and strengthen its existing SOPs and develop a new operational framework to enhance efficiency, ensure uniformity and improve service delivery across the education sector.
The commissioner expressed concern over reports of unethical practices involving some officers, describing such conduct as unacceptable and warning that anyone found culpable would face appropriate disciplinary action.
He urged the officers to align with the education agenda of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, noting that they play a critical role in implementing government policies and reforms at the grassroots.
Ogugua reminded them that the governor receives regular reports on activities across the state and therefore expects every education officer to demonstrate integrity, transparency and diligence in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He also emphasised the need to improve standards in the education sector through discipline, strict adherence to established procedures, capacity building and continuous professional development for teachers.
The commissioner reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with dedicated officers to transform the education sector and urged them to uphold the image of the Ministry through ethical conduct, warning that anyone who undermines the reform agenda would be held accountable.
Obiageli Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
