Tag: EDUCATION COMMISSIONER

By Obiageli Nwankwo :

The 2023/2024 Batch C1 and C2 corps members who served at the Ministry of Education paid a farewell visit to Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the Commissioner for Education, at her office in the State Secretariat Complex, Awka.

During her address to the corps members, Prof. Chuma-Udeh emphasized that society is often harsh on youths, but reminded them that they are the architects of their future, urging them to let go of the expectation that a white-collar job awaits them, stressing the importance of acquiring skills while searching for formal employment.

“Now that you have completed your mandatory one-year service to the nation, don’t assume that the world is easy. You must strive to acquire skills while looking for corporate jobs. Be proactive and stay on the right path—it may be tough, but the benefits last longer,” she advised.

The commissioner also warned them against shortcuts in life, saying that every action has its consequences. “All that glitters is not gold,” she said, encouraging the youth to stay focused on long-term success.

She advised the female corps members to seek partners with potential and build stable families, while reminding the men of their future responsibilities as heads of families, urging them to take life’s challenges head-on.

One of the outgoing corps members, Miss Perpetua Jideuno, expressed gratitude, saying that serving in the ministry had been a valuable experience, particularly in data processing and analysis. She thanked Prof. Chuma-Udeh, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, and Mr. Bayo Omogunwa for their support and guidance during their service year.

*Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

By Obiageli Nwankwo :

The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma- Udeh has emphasised that the state government is working relentlessly to ensure the state’s academic excellence remains unrivaled.

Speaking at the 2024/2025 WAEC and Education Stakeholders Committee meeting held at the Ministry of Education’s Conference Hall in Awka, the commissioner highlighted the state’s continuous efforts to sustain and surpass its academic achievements.

Professor Chuma-Udeh assured the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) team, led by Branch Controller Mr. Uduak-Akpan, that the ministry remains committed to excellence, stating, “We are not resting on our oars.” She outlined strategic initiatives aimed at further enhancing Anambra’s academic reputation, demonstrating the ministry’s proactive approach to education.

According to her, “one of such initiatives involves the recruitment and deployment of qualified teachers, particularly from remote areas like Anambra East, to address the shortage of educators and ensure students in these regions have uninterrupted access to education throughout the academic year.

“With the recent addition of 8,115 teachers, the state has now exceeded both the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation( UNESCO) and national teacher-student ratio guidelines, a significant milestone,” she noted.

Professor Chuma-Udeh also pointed to several key programs, including the annual teacher’s boot camp, periodic teacher examinations, competency-based capacity development programs, and incentives such as the payment of three years’ counterpart funding for the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). 

These initiatives, she said, are part of the current administration’s commitment to maintaining top-tier performance in the education sector.

The commissioner underscored the importance of continuous professional development, stating that these programs are designed to equip teachers with the latest advancements in pedagogy and help them refine their skills.

Earlier, the WEAC facilitator, Mrs. Genevieve Chukwudi Nwoko, guided the committee through an in-depth analysis of the various factors contributing to declining student performance, while also offering recommendations to enhance student achievement

The meeting was attended by several education stakeholders, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, and the Director of Schools, Mrs. Ifeoma Onyeneke, amongst others.

* Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *