In a decisive move to end the five-year “sit-at-home” era, Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Monday conducted an extensive monitoring tour of ten primary and secondary schools in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area.
The visit marks a significant turning point for the state’s education sector and its economic productivity, as the Governor was seen interacting with pupils, students, and teachers.
The Governor’s tour included a comprehensive list of institutions across the community, such as Community School, Isuofia; Unique Nursery and Primary School; Unique Secondary School; Central School Primary School; Holy Child Secondary School; Community Secondary School; Amaorji Primary School; Ikemee Primary School; and Model Primary School, all in Isuofia.
Governor Soludo expressed profound excitement at seeing students and teachers back in their classrooms on a Monday—a day that has been marred by forced closures for half a decade.
While stating that this completes the circle, as all sectors are back, Governor Soludo emphasized that Monday is now a regular school day and arguably the most important day of the week for setting the tone of productivity.
He urged students to embrace the values of hard work and integrity, noting that they must be “developed in all ramifications” to compete globally.
Furthermore, the Governor highlighted a strategic partnership regarding the “returned schools” (institutions managed by missions), pointing out that under this framework, the state government heavily subsidizes the schools and supports the teaching staff, while the Church is responsible for physical investment, ensuring the environment remains conducive for learning.
Addressing concerns over safety, the Governor assured the public that security measures are firmly in place, issuing a clear directive to school administrators to take full attendance of those who come to school, while praising the resilience of the educators for rising up to duty, as the South East cannot be different from the rest of the world, where people are productive for five days a week rather than four.
The visit serves as a broader signal to investors and citizens alike that the state is reclaiming its economic and social life.
The Governor’s mantra for the day was clear: Anambra is back for business, and the state is rising rapidly.
