By Obiageli Nwankwo
Anambra State Ministry of Education has commissioned a suite of modern facilities at the Community Secondary Schools in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area. These include two ultra-modern NYSC corpers’ lodge bungalows, a water borehole, standard toilet facilities, and a renovated block of five classrooms.
The facilities were constructed and handed over to the schools by the Golden 20 Association, Awgbu, under Governor Soludo’s Public-Private Community Partnership (PPCP) initiative.
The schools that benefited from the largesse were Community Secondary School,Awgbu,
Community High School, Awgbu and Community Secondary School, and Awgbu Grammar School.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held at Community Secondary School, Awgbu, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, praised the Golden 20 Association for embracing the PPCP initiative and contributing significantly to educational development in the community. She emphasized that the current administration is committed to eradicating dilapidated school structures, and the association’s contribution is a model for community-driven development.
Commending the forward-thinking mindset of the Awgbu community, Prof. Chuma-Udeh highlighted the long-term impact of education on community leadership and development. “It’s inspiring to see a community investing in its future leaders. The knowledge these students gain today will shape the decisions they make for Awgbu tomorrow,” she noted.
She further lauded the association’s initiative as a redefinition of the community’s future and pledged continued government support for educational infrastructure across the state.
She also encouraged the association to consider building a perimeter fence to enhance school security and prevent land encroachment.
The Chairman of the Golden 20 Association, Awgbu, Chief Oliver Ben Okoli expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo’s administration for its transformative efforts in the education sector.
He explained that the project was a gesture to promote unity and ensure that the legacy of their forefathers in building the schools is preserved.
In her remarks, the school’s Principal, Rev. Sister Stellamary Nwafor, appealed to the state government for support in upgrading the school to a smart school.
The President General of Awgbu, Mr. Christian Okoye, reaffirmed the community’s readiness to collaborate with the state in furthering educational development.
The highlight of the event was the formal commissioning of the new facilities by the Commissioner,Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh and was witnessed by key officials from the Ministry of Education including the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, and Director of Schools, Mrs. Ifeoma Onyebueke.
- Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
