The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Basic Education has called on Principals of Secondary Schools to be more dedicated to their duties to improve the standard of basic education in the state.
The committee made the call during its meeting with principals under Otuocha Education Zone, at the Legislative Complex in Awka.
House of Assembly Correspondent, Chukwuemeka Modilim reports that Sir Ejike Okechukwu, who is the chairman of the committee, charged them to compliment the efforts of Governor Willie Obiano in the sector by playing their roles effectively so that Anambra State will continue to be the leading state in education.
The legislator revealed that the meeting was among other things, designed to ascertain the challenges confronting basic education in Otuocha zone, initiate ways to address them and to fine tune strategies to improve the standard of education in the state.
He also admonished them against collection of illegal fees and encouraging examination malpractice as defaulters will severely be punished.
Sir Ejike assured that the problems they presented to the committee will be sent to the Executive Arm of Government for immediate attention.
In her remark, the Director, Otuocha Education Zone, Mrs. Ogochukwu Obi commended the committee for its efforts towards improving the standard of education in Anambra State, assuring to abide by the directives.
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