Chinedum Elekwachi
Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh has commissioned a storey classroom blocks renovated at the Walter Eze Memorial Secondary School Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state.
The classroom block was renovated by the LG Chairman, Mr Chijioke Ozumba with support from some spirited individuals.
Speaking during the event, Chuma-Udeh appreciated the benefactor for his spirit of giving back to the society.
The commissioner was represented by Public Relations Officer in the ministry, Mr Nnaemeka Egwuonwu.
She appreciated the President-General of the community for completing the reconstruction of collapsed portion of the school’s perimeter fencing.
Earlier, Orumba, LG Chairman of Dunukofia, said he used his personal resources and that of well-meaning individuals to carry out the project.
According to him, the project was to support the education agenda of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo.
He disclosed Commissioner’s earlier approval for inclusion of Dunukofia LGA in the state wide reconstruction going on in schools.
Ozumba also mentioned the establishment of a public primary school at Umudioka and construction of a smart school in one of the communities in the area.
“We’ve also renovated classroom blocks and laboratories in some schools.
“Gov. Soludo has continued to work even with two months ahead of the election. He is a distinguished politician,” he added.
President-General, Ukpo community, Mr Cyril Ezewulu, APGA Chairman of Dunukofia, Emeka Okonkwo and member of Igwe in Council, John Olibie, spoke at the event
They commended the benefactor for the gesture which they said was in line with Soludo’s programme of improving the education sector.
