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Anambra State‘s Education Commissioner, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has sounded a note of caution to parents, advising them against escalating disagreements with teachers into full-blown conflicts. By doing so, she seeks to preserve the sanctity of the state’s schools and ensure a conducive atmosphere for academic pursuits.
During a courtesy visit to her office in Awka, Commissioner Ngozi Chuma-Udeh welcomed members of the State Assembly House Committee on Education, who were on an oversight mission. Seizing the opportunity, she addressed a pressing concern, cautioning parents against engaging in disputes with teachers.
Complaints have been lodged regarding parents’ behavior in schools, where they are reportedly arguing with teachers, thereby creating an unhealthy and counterproductive ambiance for academic pursuits.
“Therefore, any parent who visits any school in the state to quarrel with teachers should be prepared to take their child home,” she said.
The commissioner vowed to tackle the other pressing issues raised by the committee, including the overhaul of schools in a state of disrepair and the enforcement of discipline to ensure a conducive academic atmosphere.
“I appeal to our lawmakers to forward the list of dilapidated schools, communities without public schools, and survey plans and documents of lands donated by the communities.
“The Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration is ready to provide community schools in those areas,” she said.
Commissioner Chuma-Udeh expressed her gratitude to the committee members for their backing and motivation, which energized the ministry’s efforts to turn Governor Soludo’s educational vision into tangible results.
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Earlier, the committee chairman, Anayo Okpaleke, lamented that some communities in the state did not have public schools, while some schools were dilapidated and required renovation.
“Some of our community schools need renovation. Many students travel far to access education because there are no public schools in their communities.
“Some communities have also allocated land for public school structures, but nothing has been done. We urge the ministry to look into these issues and address them,” he said.
Mr Okpaleke commended the commissioner for her professionalism in handling the education sector in the state.
“We appreciate your professionalism during the recruitment of teachers and the conduct of the 2024 WASSCE examination amidst seeming security challenges.
Mr. Okpaleke affirmed that the legislative body would uphold its responsibility to create and adopt laws and measures that would guarantee inclusivity and excellence in the state’s educational system.
