Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Education has visited the State Ministry of Education to evaluate its performance, ensure accountability in the use of funds, and identify areas where the legislature can provide necessary support.
House of Assembly Correspondent Emmanuel Chigbata reports that speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Anayo Okpalaeke, said the oversight function was part of the Assembly’s constitutional mandate to guarantee that policies and resources are effectively utilized for the growth of the education sector.
He emphasized that education remains a major pillar for human capital development and that the Assembly is determined to work with the executive to strengthen the system.
In her response, the Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, commended the Assembly for its consistent interest in the education sector and noted that Anambra State has become a true citadel of learning following Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s free education policy, which has made education accessible to children from all backgrounds.
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The Commissioner further revealed that the state government is implementing the Smart School Initiative, a programme designed to promote digital learning and prepare students for the demands of the modern world as according to her, the ministry is also investing in teacher training, upgrading existing infrastructure, and scaling up recruitment to ensure quality teaching and learning across all schools in the state.
