By Praise Chinecherem
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo have supported education in Anambra through provision of writing materials to schools in schools in hinterlands.
Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma Udeh made the disclosure during the distribution exercise to state government schools in Awka North local government Area.
In this initial phase, four primary schools in Awka North were among the beneficiaries: Obuno Primary School, Ebenebe; Unity Primary School, Awba Ofemili; Agueke Primary School, Ugbenu; and Community Primary School, Ugbenu, 205.
Addressing the pupils during the event, the Commissioner explained that the materials were donated by Her Excellencies, Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu through her Renewed Hope Initiative and Anambra State’s First Lady, Dr Nonye. Soludo through the Healthy Living initiative.
She emphasized that the materials was to empower students in rural areas educationally and eliminate the challenge of studying without essential writing resources in these areas.
She encouraged the pupils to study diligently to secure brighter future.
Headteacher of Obuno Primary School in Ebenebe, Mrs. Agatha Ajuorah, on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to Dr. Nonye Soludo and Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
She also commended Governor Charles Soludo for his commitment to ensuring that every child in Anambra State has access to quality education.
The event included interactive questions from the Commissioner, with students rewarded for correctly stating the names of the First Ladies of Nigeria and Anambra State.
The gathering echoed with enthusiastic chants of “Thank You, Mama Anambra” and “Thank You, Mama Nigeria” from excited students and teachers.
The distribution exercise was attended by the Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, and board members from the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), and Post Primary School Service Commission (PPSSC).
