The chairman of the Transition Committee for Idemili South Local Government Area Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata) visited the Girls Secondary School, Awka-Etiti. The school is situated in the Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State.
The officials of the Local Government Area shared that the school authorities did not know about the visit from Chairman Obi. She visited the school to get an idea of the the capacity of teachers and the learning of the students.
During her visit Amaka Obi interacted with the staff, students. She encouraged them to do well in their work and academic goals.
During the visit, Amaka Obi encouraged the students and teachers to remain dedicated. Additionally, she reiterated the importance of education and called it a powerful tool which can speed up social and economic development.
The chairman of the Transition Committee for Idemili South LGA, Amaka Obi appreciated the teachers. She saw their commitment to provide highest quality of education to their students and urged them to continue their work in this field.
Amaka also insisted that the teachers must work to inspire and empower the young minds. She said, “They possess the potential to shape the future of our society.” Amaka Obi also addressed the students directly and encouraged them to take their studies seriously.
She urged the students to make the most of the educational opportunities that they have. She also shared stories of people who have risen to prominent positions through hard work and dedication.
She wanted to introduce a sense of ambition and purpose in the youth through the stories. Obi’s visit to Girls Secondary School Awka-Etiti comes under Governor Charles Soludo’s commitment in promoting education and supporting a conductive learning environment for children in Anambra state.
Principal of the school, Eugenia Okoli appreciated Amaka Obi’s hardwork in the council area especially in the educational sector. Principal Okoli believes that Amaka encouraged students to work very hard when she awarded scholarship to the best students.