The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze has called on government at different levels, as well as stakeholders in education sector to invest heavily in key areas that will guarantee quality and affordable education, healthcare, safe and secure environment for Nigerian children.
In his Goodwill Message to mark this year’s Children’s Day Celebration on behalf of the State Legislature, Right Honourable Udeze enjoined parents, teachers and guardians to see proper training of children as a collective responsibility, urging them to continue to give their best in raising responsible children that will advance the country to a long-lasting greatness.
The Speaker who lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his administration’s genuine interest and efforts towards bequeathing Anambra children sound education and brighter future, commended him for offering free education from primary to secondary schools in addition to recruiting over eight thousand teachers and other education related accomplishments aimed at repositioning education in the State.
He noted that the Anambra State House of Assembly has enacted the Child Rights Law to ensure that the children are not discriminated in any way, and praised Anambra children for bringing honour to the State in diverse fields of endeavour, including academics, sports, arts and entertainment.
