By Obiageli Nwankwo
Anambra State has once again affirmed its dominance in Nigeria’s education sector, clinching nine awards at the 2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Award held at the Eagle Square, Abuja.
Leading the winners was Woliwo Primary School II, Onitsha, which emerged the overall best school in Nigeria, carting home the star prize of a 16-seater bus.
Pinkberry International School, Odume Obosi, emerged first runner-up for Best Approved Private Primary School, while Emmanuel Ndibe of St. Theresa’s Secondary School, Enugwu Ukwu, was named first runner-up for Best Approved Private Senior Secondary School Teacher. Similarly, Nkechi Ikedi of Pinkberry International School, Odume Obosi, clinched the first runner-up award for Best Approved Private Primary School Teacher.
In the public school category, Government Secondary School, Ojoto, won first runner-up for Best Public Junior Secondary School, while Cosmas Nwata of Igbariam Farm Settlement Primary School emerged first runner-up for Best Public Primary School Teacher.
Others honoured include Amaka Ubaka of Prince Memorial Secondary School, Onitsha (first runner-up, Best Public Senior Secondary School Administrator), Okafor Ngozi of Community High School, Nkwelle Ezunaka (first runner-up, Best Public Junior Secondary School Administrator), and Edozieobi Nnenna of Model Primary School, Akabor Ojoto (first runner-up, Best Public Primary School Administrator).
Each of the awardees also received a laptop as part of their prizes.
Presenting the awards, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, commended Anambra State for its consistency in educational excellence.
Reacting to the feat, the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, expressed appreciation to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his administration’s investment in the education sector. The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. (Mrs.) Ifeoma Agbaizu, noted that the governor’s policies, such as the recruitment of teachers, free education initiative, and establishment of smart schools have strengthened the state’s educational foundation and sustained its record of excellence.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh congratulated the winning schools, expressing optimism that Anambra would achieve even greater educational milestones under Governor Soludo’s leadership.
In their remarks, Mrs. Francisca Odiegwu of Woliwo Primary School II and Mrs. Royaline Amarachi Ikebuaso of Pinkberry International School thanked the governor for revitalizing education in the state. They pledged continued commitment to providing globally competitive education for Anambra children.
Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
