Etche Education Family Honours Commissioner, Pledges Support For Fubara Reforms

The education family in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday held a grand reception in honour of the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, and other illustrious sons and daughters of the area for their contributions to educational development.

Dr. Nwagor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Dr. Mina Tele Ikuru, at the event held at County Grammar School, Ikwerre-Etche, said the reception was more than a celebration of his appointment, but a demonstration of love, solidarity and the strong bond between him and the people of Etche.

The Commissioner, describing himself as a proud son of Etche, said he was deeply touched by the honour, noting that it reflects the capacity of Etche people to contribute meaningfully to the development of Rivers State and a call to greater service and responsibility.

He expressed profound appreciation to the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for finding him worthy to serve as Commissioner for Education, describing the appointment as both a privilege and a call to service, and pledged to advance the educational agenda of the administration.

According to him, Governor Fubara has demonstrated clear determination to transform education at all levels beyond construction and renovation of school buildings, to include teacher development, improved teaching and learning, technical and vocational education, tertiary education, research, innovation and digital learning.

Dr. Nwagor reaffirmed his commitment to work with all stakeholders to strengthen the sector, with sustained focus on school supervision, accountability, teacher professionalism, infrastructure, science and technology and inclusive access, stressing that no school, community or child would be considered too insignificant.

He charged school heads and teachers in Etche to remain punctual, diligent and dedicated to their duties, and called on stakeholders to support government policies and remain united in pursuit of the future and well-being of the Rivers child.

Earlier, Chairman of the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, Etche LGA, Dr. Chigbu Samuel, commended the Commissioner for his commitment to equity and fairness in repositioning education in the state, and pledged the unalloyed support of principals in the area.

Also honoured at the event, former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Dr. Mrs. Azibaolanari Uzoma-Nwogu, thanked the organizers for the recognition and urged stakeholders to continue to support government policies, expressing optimism of a turnaround in their schools.

Chairman of the occasion and President-General of Ogbakor Etche, Dr. Silas Anyanwu, and the Royal Father of the Day, HRH Eze Dr. Ken Nwala, Onyeishi Agwuru Ulakwo, said the people of Etche were delighted with Governor Fubara’s choice of Nwagor, describing him as responsible and responsive, and urged stakeholders to sustain support for government initiatives.

Akujobi Amadi