September 28, 2024
By Samuel Ogunsona
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed that 77 communities in the state lack public schools.
This disclosure has sparked concerns about the state of education in Anambra. Soludo, however, has assured that his administration is working to address the issue and provide alternative options for the people of Anambra.
During a meeting with heads of public schools in Anambra, Soludo emphasized that “securing our future is a collective effort. We must seize the opportunity now.” He also promised to continue providing resources for teachers’ continuous learning, highlighting the importance of education in shaping the state’s future.
“It is the greatest investment we can make. 77 communities in this state have no public schools, so this is something we are working towards.
“We inherited arrears of pensions and gratuities. We will soon complete the payments.
“Anyone that retires under my watch usually get their entitlements after successful documentation.
“Though I have approval to borrow 100 billion naira since I came in, we haven’t borrowed. This is because we don’t want to encumber the future. I will borrow to build capacity for the future.
“Under my watch, we are going to maintain fiscal sustainability.” He said.
It’s worth noting that some critics have questioned Soludo’s claim, pointing out that many communities in Anambra have missionary and community schools that provide quality education.
Others have argued that the state’s high literacy rate and excellent performance in external examinations, such as the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, contradict Soludo’s assertion.
Soludo’s administration has pledged to tackle the challenge head-on. With Anambra’s reputation for academic excellence.
