Soludo declares free education for senior secondary schools in Anambra
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The Governor of Anambra State Professor Chukwuma Soludo has announced the new policy of free education for senior secondary students in all public schools in the state.
He made the announcement at Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center, Awka, while exchanging views with principals and head teachers in all public schools in the state.
Meanwhile, this is in addition to the ongoing policy of free education for pupils from kindergarten to JSS 3.
According to a statement made by his spokesman, Mr Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo equally directed that senior secondary students who have paid their school fees for the term should be refunded their monies.
He said, “Yes! we now have a truly free education in Anambra.
“In all public schools, we should be able to guarantee that every child has access to free and qualitative education, especially to the poorest of the poor.
“For those who have collected, refund the school fees money back to the parents.
“We have posted over 2000 teachers to mission schools as a way of subsidizing education.
“There are no smart teachers without smart schools. We are gradually upscaling technology in our schools, with the current laying of over 2000 fibre optic cables.
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“Because we declared truly free education from Nursery, primary and JSS three pupils and students, enrolment in public schools increased by 18 percent and out-of-school children dropped by 2 percent, making Anambra the number one state with the lowest percentage of out-of-school children.
“Human capital is our greatest asset. We are working to create a human capital that is productive at home and exportable abroad, leaving no one behind as true progressives.
“With this latest initiative, we will be putting thousands of money back to the pockets of ndị Anambra,” the Governor stressed.
He equally disclosed that there are about 77 communities in Anambra without public schools, pointing out that his administration is working to address the concern and provide options for ụmụ Anambra, assuring to continue to provide the resources for continuous learning by teachers.
“Securing our future is a collective effort. We must seize the opportunity now.
“It is the greatest investment we can make”; Governor Soludo added.
