By Bridget Uju Nwoye
Nawfia Community Secondary School on July 23, has elected a new executive of its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) following a peaceful and well attended meeting of parents, teachers and other stakeholders.
The election was conducted in a transparent and orderly manner, with participants commending the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the exercise and expressing confidence in the newly elected officers.
The new executive comprises Chief Vincent Odumegwu as Chairman, Mrs Ngozi Okonkwo as Vice Chairman, Mrs Chizoba Nwafor as Treasurer, and Mr Odo Miracle as Public Relations Officer (PRO)/Provost.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Chief Odumegwu, thanked members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to work closely with the school management, parents and teachers to improve the school’s learning environment.
Mrs Okonkwo, the Vice Chairman, described the election as peaceful and urged parents to remain committed to supporting the academic and moral development of the students.
“Education is a shared responsibility. I encourage every parent to participate actively in PTA activities so that we can collectively build a better future for our children,” she said.
Also speaking, the Treasurer, Mrs Nwafor, assured members that the association’s finances would be managed with integrity, transparency and accountability.
“I will ensure that every financial transaction is properly documented and transparent. Accountability will remain our guiding principle,” she said.
The PRO/Provost, Mr Miracle, pledged to strengthen communication between the PTA, parents and the school community to encourage greater participation in programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting the growth and development of the school.
Some parents who attended the meeting expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election and urged the new executive to work in unity towards addressing the needs of the school and enhancing its overall development.
The meeting ended with prayers for a successful tenure and a renewed commitment by parents and teachers to work together in advancing quality education at Nawfia Community Secondary School.
Bridget Uju Nwoye is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
