Commissioner, Lawmaker Hail Achina Age Grade for Constructing teachers’ Quarters

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh has commended an incoming Age Grade in Achina community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State for the construction of staff quarters for Community Secondary school, Achina.

Ngozi Chuma-Udeh who made the commendation during the group’s visit to her office, described the gesture as laudable investment in lives of the students who remained future leaders.

“This laudable initiative by this age grade is a wonderful step in the right direction. It shows members of a right thinking community who are investing in the lives of the youths and education.

“They want to create conducive atmosphere of learning for their children because they know it’s all about tomorrow and future of the students and their teachers,” she noted.

Also speaking, member representing Aguata 1 constituency and Chairman House Committee on Education, Hon Okpaleke Anayo appreciated the group for the decision to invest in education which is in line with the mandate of the present administration.

“I was so delighted when the new age grade drew my attention to the gigantic project they decided to execute on behalf of the community to hand over to Anambra State government.

“We in the education family appreciate the group for looking the way of education which is one of the fundamental areas that is dear to the heart of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

“As we pray God to bless them, we urge others to emulate them towards partnering with government to improve the quality of education in the state,” he added.

Earlier, President of the group, Arch Kingsley Ibekwe said the decision to embark on the structure was informed by lack of such facility in the school with its attendant frustrations on teachers.

Ibekwe, represented by the Secretary, Igwe Ifeanyi said the quarters which was completed within 9months consist of four-flats of one-bedroom apartment each.

“As a result of absence of staff quarters in the entire school, many teachers, especially the non-indigenes who are not residing within the community, not only spend much on transport, but report late to work.

“We believe that with the quarters in place, the stress most teachers pass through in accessing the school, including cost implications and lateness to work will become history,” he said.