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By Christian ABURIME

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, presented cheques worth N1.524 billion to mission schools in the state as government to improve quality of education and infrastructure.

Governor Soludo presented the cheques to owners/operators of Anambra Mission Schools during a meeting held at Government Lodge, Amawbia.

A total of 762 Anambra Mission Schools received N2,000,000 each from the government of Anambra State.

Eight ( schools returned to Salvation Army Schools received a total sum of N16,000,000.

Two hundred and seventy-five (275) schools returned to Anambra Anglican Mission Public Schools received a total sum of N550,000,000, while four hundred and fifty-nine (459) schools returned to Anambra Catholic Mission Public Schools received a total sum of N918,000,000.

Twenty (20) schools initially owned by Anambra Pentecostal Schools received a total sum of N40,000,000.

In a remark, the governor said that the education sector is one large sector, for which his istration has a large agenda.

He applauded owners of mission schools for their active participation in the health sector, of which most hospitals belong and decried the state of public sector components in the area of education and health.

Governor Soludo noted that both sectors are fundamentally slacking backwards and that part of his agenda is to restore them, which is part of the primary duty of government anywhere in the world.

The governor recalled that when he assumed office, no general hospitals had doctors.

He however, assured that all general hospitals will be equipped with solar power so that ndi Anambra can have access to a qualitative healthcare system and educational system, especially the poorest of the poor.

The Governor disclosed that hundreds of quack hospitals are in operation and reiterated his commitment to clean up the sector and make it work.

"In the area of education, this is why we are here and what we are trying to achieve on education is also the same we want to achieve in the public health sector," Governor Soludo said.

He expressed displeasure that the society is creating two sets of citizens; the children of the poor abandoned in public schools and the children of the rich/average who can afford missions or private schools.

He maintained his vision is to develop human capital in the state that will be productive at home and exportable abroad as well as to refurbish and recreate schools that will be smart, digital inclined. He also disclosed his plans to commence Leadership Science and Technology Schools.

"We shall be encouraging ndi Anambra to adopt schools in their communities but even if you can't, you can at least buy a pencil for a child. You will be amazed at what difference you can make. Club of Patrons will be formed in these public schools. We want communities to take ownership of these schools," he said.

Governor Soludo appreciated operators of Mission schools for their efforts over the years and what they will continue to do, describing them as almost being a substitute for the government.

In a vote of thanks, the Chairman of PFN, Anambra State Chapter, Bishop Moses Ezedebego on behalf of all Anambra Mission Schools said that the Governor has demonstrated leadership, showing that all religious denominations can work together as a family.

Bishop Ezedebego stressed that the Governor has wiped the tears of uncountable millions of poor ndi Anambra and his deeds today will remain indelible in the annals of the State history

The Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim ed the Governor at the event.

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Bishop Awka Diocese and Archbishop of the Niger Province, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Catholic Bishop of Nnewi, Most Jonas-Benson Okoye, Bishops among others attended the meeting which featured a debrief by the Commissioner for Health on the health sector.

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Hmmm... This is Huge man! I hope the money will be spent wisely.




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Weldon sir. Quality education is the way to go.

Cool move... Dey manage schools beta

Jesus is Lord.
It is true that Jesus is the prince of peace.
Do you know that muslims prefer christian communities for trade and investment?
Check very well, most mission schools have very high population of muslim students even more than some Islamic schools.

Do you know that most muslims wished they can leave that religion?
Many of them would like to follow Jesus if given the chance.

Many muslims would have become christians but they knew they would be slaughtered by their own muslim brothers.
The fear of being killed kept many in Islam not free will.

Soludo is really trying, I must confess unlike what Nigerian politics is programmed to do

They still have the best schools in the country
Nice one

His Ticket don enter, e no cut this time, btw has he finished the N100b he borrowed last year?

God bless Soludo.

I like Umahi and this man.

The Catholic Church has done so much for anambra state

Waste of state funds!

Soludo is watering the ground for second term!

Bribing the clergymen indirectly!

Cash that will end up as Egusi and Ofe Nsala. Some of the cash will become Mercedes Benz and Toyota Land Cruisers.

The check is not even branded by any bank. Could be a scam to loot!

A working governor ride on Sir

One thing na to present checks. . . .anoda tin na to use the check for the project.

No need presenting checks and collecting them back with kick-back percentages after posing on social media.


GBAJUE!!!!

Ezedon:
His Ticket don enter, e no cut this time, btw has he finished the N100b he borrowed last year?

Gov Soludo made it clear that he didn't borrow 1 Kobo on national television

Iam happy that he is sustaining obi's format. That is one area i respect obi but road aspect obi no try.

Ballotti:
One thing na to present check. . . .anoda tin na to use the check for the project.

No need presenting checks and collecting them back after posing on social media.


GBAJUE!!!!

We don't behave like you guys, mission manages schools and some hospitals in Anambra state

Make Kano or Borno do this one now…. U go hear something else.


Nonsense

Great job!

While Kano State is spending close to a billion Naira on mass weddings. Sad!

We need to get our priorities right!

AllenSpencer:
Waste of state funds!

Soludo is watering the ground for second term!

Bribing the clergymen indirectly!

Cash that will end up as Egusi and Ofe Nsala. Some of the cash will become Mercedes Benz and Toyota Land Cruisers.

The check is not even branded by any bank. Could be a scam to loot!

You wonder why your state isn't doing well in education when compare to Anambra state, you guys should come and learn, Gov Soludo will be celebrating two years in Office March next year, election is still far, we don't joke with education in Anambra

Herbiodun09:
Make Kano or Borno do this one now…. U go hear something else.


Nonsense

What concern us how Kano spend their money it's a Muslim state, Anambra is a Christian state.

Ezedon:
His Ticket don enter, e no cut this time, btw has he finished the N100b he borrowed last year?

Shut up and be grateful for the things they do.
What if he was not made to give any money, will you or your father arrest him?

Bestmanfornow:

What concern us how Kano spend their money it's a Muslim state, Anambra is a Christian state.

You see this alligator below, no mind am.

Herbiodun09:
Make Kano or Borno do this one now…. U go hear something else.


Nonsense

Bestmanfornow:

You wonder why your state isn't doing well in education when compare to Anambra state, you guys should come and learn, Gov Soludo will be celebrating two years in Office March next year, election is still far, we don't joke with education in Anambra

State Governor that cannot directly invest into education, and have to give to clergymen!

Moreover!, are the missionary schools the responsibility of Anambra State Government? Don't they have quarters that they source funds from!

Anambra state primary and tertiary educational system is in shambles and deteriorating, and here we have a state governor donating billions to missionary schools through clergymen.

In 2023, when other state governor's are directly investing into infrastructure, healthcare and education, and all Anambra state governor can come-up with is "DONATION"

God bless Anambra
Thanks to the governor

Ezedon:
His Ticket don enter, e no cut this time, btw has he finished the N100b he borrowed last year?

Anambra State House of Assembly has approved Soludo to borrow N100b but the Governor has refused not to borrow.

He has insisted even if he must borrow, it must be for a project that is economical and has the capability to generate back the money.

Soludo is not your everyday politician. We are talking of a 1st Class Professor in Economics who applies all he's learned into governance