By Christian ABURIME
Five teachers who won prizes at the just concluded President Teachers’ AWARD ceremony have been celebrated and rewarded by the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo.
The award ceremony was organized by the Federal Ministry of Education to commemorate the 2022 World Teachers’ Day.
Governor Soludo received the teachers in a courtesy call at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.
Professor Soludo congratulated the teachers and eulogised them for making the people proud by winning “The Overall Best” in the country and other National Awards.
Soludo asserted; “two out of five teachers from the state won the overall best. That’s the Anambra spirit. I was getting emotional when you were being introduced. I see the future of the state in your hands. Your victory shows the potential we boast of.
“You can predict the future of any society by looking at the quality of teachers and the quality of teaching that take place in that community. As teachers, you have shown excellence. We use you as shining lights and beacons for other teachers in what you bear and profess.”
“We are shooting to be one of the best in the world not just in Nigeria. I said it during the teachers’ day that I am part of them because I’m also a teacher.”
The Governor continued; “the prize you have won are a demonstration of gratitude. Teaching is a vocation and a calling not just a job. You must be passionate to be an effective and impacting teacher. Teaching is a total commitment and we have great teachers in Anambra.”
“The overall best teacher is from the private school but Anambra public schools has done well in terms of administration and I’m quite proud of this”, Soludo noted.
“This is about teachers, teaching and education. This is about today and the future of Anambra. I feel passionate about it. We will use you as role models to inspire and motivate others.
“I congratulate you and your families once again for the sacrifice and dedication which comes at a cost. You must give something to take something to thread the path of excellence,” Soludo concluded.
The Governor rewarded the teachers with a gift of N1 Million naira each, encouraging them to continue to stand out among their peers and shine even brighter.
The Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh presented the winners to Governor Soludo.
The overall best teacher in Nigeria won a KIA Salon car.
Sabina Chukwunedum Ijeoma Principal of Abot School, Ihiala and best School Administrator in Nigeria also won a car.
Ifetike Chekwube Hope, 2nd runner-up to the best Science Computer Craft with over 50 certificate in computer education won a private motorcycle, while Ikegwuonu Eucharia from Nnewi won a Generator from the competition.
Nigerian Science and Technical College Nnewi was declared the 1st runner up, Best Public School.
Present at occasion are the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi; Principal Secretary, JP Anetoh; Chief Protocol, Hon Chinedu Nwoye, (Glamour) among others
