By Obiageli Nwankwo
The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability and efficient service delivery, emphasizing that lasting educational reforms can only be achieved through collaborative efforts and practical solutions from stakeholders.
Dr. Ogugua said this on June 15, when the Education Secretaries of the Catholic and Anglican Missions paid him a courtesy visit to discuss issues affecting school administration, exploring ways of strengthening cooperation to improve educational outcomes across the state.
The commissioner commended the delegation for engaging constructively with the ministry on matters affecting the education sector, encouraging them to complement their observations with actionable recommendations that align with government policies, contributing to improved service delivery.
He requested the submission of a comprehensive proposal detailing practical solutions to the concerns raised, assuring the delegation that the ministry would carefully review the recommendations, adopting those considered beneficial to the overall development of the sector.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Rev. Fr. Paschal Onwuegbuna praised the Anambra State government for its sustained investment in education, calling for deeper collaboration among key education agencies to strengthen policy implementation and institutional oversight.
He highlighted concerns from some schools regarding the financial implications of approval and inspection exercises, appealing to the ministry to review the process to ensure that quality assurance activities remain transparent, professional and supportive of school development.
The delegation advocated for closer coordination among the Ministry of Education, the Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC) and the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), noting that stronger synergy among the agencies would enhance stakeholder relations and improve service delivery.
They urged the ministry to sustain ongoing efforts to sanitise the education sector through policies that promote accountability, transparency and institutional cooperation.
In a vote of thanks, Ven. Dr. Charles Nnaemeka commended Dr. Ogugua’s inclusive leadership style, particularly his commitment to fostering collaboration among the Ministry, PPSSC and ASUBEB, noting that the growing partnership among the agencies has strengthened stakeholders’ confidence in the state’s education system.
Dr. Ogugua reiterated the ministry’s readiness to work closely with education partners and stakeholders in advancing reforms that will further improve the quality and accessibility of education in Anambra State.
Obiageli Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
