GOVERNOR SOLUDO CLEARS EDUCATION FUND BACKLOG, PAVES WAY FOR ANAMBRA’S UNDER-12 SPORTS COMPETITION
By Obiageli Nwankwo :
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has cleared a significant backlog of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) grant for the years 2019, 2020, and 2022, a financial obligation he inherited upon taking office.
Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Vera Nwadibobi made the announcement during the 2024 Under-12 sports competition held at Fun City Stadium in Awka.
Dr. Nwadinobi highlighted that this long-awaited payment enabled Anambra’s participation in the annual sports event organized in collaboration with UBEC, Abuja, underscoring the essential role of funding in fostering educational and extracurricular opportunities.
Representing the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, commended the initiative, stressing that sports is a vital part of education and promotes students’ holistic development. She encouraged students to embrace the spirit of competition, noting that success lies in participation.
The event showcased talent from primary schools across Anambra’s 21 local government areas, featuring track events and other sports activities aiming to identify and nurture young talent as they advance toward the national stage.