The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has called on government at different levels as well as stakeholders in education sector to invest heavily in key areas that will guarantee quality and affordable education, healthcare, safe and secure environment for Nigerian children.
In his Goodwill Message to mark this year’s Children’s Day Celebration on behalf of the State Legislature, Rt. Hon. Udeze enjoined parents, teachers and guardians to see proper training of children as a collective responsibility, urging them to continue to give their best in raising responsible children that will advance the country to a long-lasting greatness.
The Speaker who lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo fo his administration’s genuine interest and efforts towards bequeathing Anambra children sound education and brighter future, commended him for offering free education to state’s pupils and students from primary to secondary school in addition to recruiting over 8,000 teachers and other education related accomplishments aimed at repositioning education in the State and the future of the children.
He noted that the Anambra State House of Assembly has enacted the Child Rights Law to ensure that the children are not discriminated in any way, and to provide a better life for them through education and skills.
Rt. Hon. Udeze while praising Anambra children for bringing honour to the State in diverse fields of endeavour including academics, sports, the arts and entertainment, advised them to take their studies seriously and abstain from acts that could mar their future.
