Gov. Soludo Launches Fresh Projects, Empowers Teachers, Principals, with Tech Tools, Others

Anambra state Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo CFR, has reassured commitment to quality education and learning in schools across the state.

Gov. Soludo restated his commitment while doling out over 1000 Lenovo brand laptops to Headteachers and Principals at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Awka.

Addressing the teachers and top government functionaries who graced the event, Mr. Governor commended them for the great work they do toward molding the future of the young ones entrusted to them.

He, therefore, hinted that the gesture is geared towards the accomplishment of the quest to transform state schools into smart schools, which according to him, starts with those at the helm of leadership.

“If you want to predict the future of any society, you need to look at the quality of teachers and the quality of teachings obtainable in that society.”

“My administration is out to turn schools into smart schools. My administration is out to end the era of schools without teachers, hence, the recruitment of 5000 teachers nine months after the assumption of office as the Governor of the state and the subsequent approval for additional recruitment of 3000 teachers,” he said.

In her remarks, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh applauded Gov. Soludo for his passion and zeal to elevate the state education sector to international standard.

She owned up to his agility and commitment to the teacher’s welfare which clearly showed that he is a teacher to the core.