By Chioma Oyedozie
The Executive Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon. Echezona Anazodo, has pledged increased support for education to promote literacy and learning in the area.
Anazodo made the pledge on Sept. 8 at the 2026 World Literacy Day celebration organised by the Nnewi North branch of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS).
The event, held at the Nnewi North LGA Secretariat, featured an awareness campaign, road walk and sensitisation programme to promote reading, adult literacy and quality education in schools across the council area.
Addressing principals, teachers, students and other stakeholders, Anazodo described literacy as a foundation for individual and societal development.
“Education remains the greatest tool for empowerment. As a government, we will continue to partner with ANCOPSS and other education stakeholders to ensure that every child in Nnewi North has access to quality learning,” he said.
The council chairman commended ANCOPSS, Nnewi North, for organising the campaign, saying such initiatives would help reinforce the importance of education among parents and students.
He said the council would support school infrastructure, teacher training and literacy programmes as part of efforts to improve education in the area.
The ANCOPSS chairman in Nnewi North Mr. Nathaniel Aniedo thanked Anazodo for identifying with the principals and supporting the education sector, adding that the campaign was designed to encourage reading, writing and lifelong learning.
The sensitisation walk passed through major streets in Nnewi, with participants displaying placards bearing messages such as “Read to Lead” and “Literacy is Power”.
World Literacy Day is observed annually on Sept. 8 to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
Chioma Oyedozie is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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