Tag: STUDENTS

By Obiageli Nwankwo :

Students with special needs in Anambra State are actively participating in Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s initiatives to equip the next generation with practical skills and opportunities for self-reliance.  

During a recent visit to the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the management of God’s Care Special Children’s School, Awka, showcased products crafted by their students. Among the items presented were various types of footwear and a handmade box, reflecting the students’ creativity and skill.  

Commending their efforts, Commissioner Chuma-Udeh expressed delight at the students’ achievements, affirming the adage,”There is ability in disability”.

She encouraged other special needs students across the state to emulate the entrepreneurial spirit displayed by those at God’s Care Special Children’s School.

*Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

By Chizoba Njaka :

Despite the Anambra State Government’s commitment to providing free and quality education from nursery to senior secondary school, some teachers’ lackluster attitude undermines this initiatives.

Investigations reveal widespread absenteeism among teachers who attend school solely to clock in, neglecting core subjects like Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, leaving the students at the mercy of corps members who lack teaching expertise.

In an interview, students from various government schools expressed concern that most often the test given to them in class are not supervised and monitored thus giving room for malpractices and undermining academic integrity.

According to the students, teachers often administer tests, withdraw to the staff room without monitoring or supervision.

They decried the teachers’ abusive language, excessive punishment and overwhelming take home assignments without prior instruction.

The students noted that teachers justify their lax attitude, saying, ”teaching is conscience-driven,’ implying no obligation since students don’t pay fees and there is no more financial motivation.

They urged the state government to establish daily monitoring teams to oversee teacher performance as well as student-teacher relationships as it concerns the core subjects to enable them get the best of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s education policy.

The students expressed gratitude to the state government for promoting education, fostering global parity and prayed for continued wisdom and visionary leadership.

• Njaka is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *