The Anambra state government, Wednesday, sought supports from stakeholders and philanthropists to boost the quality of science and technology education.
Chairman Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSC), Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu, disclosed this at 4th edition and grand finale of Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF) annual science quiz competition held in Awka, the state capital.
The event featured awards presentations, price giving and induction of best students, teachers and principals as ambassadors of Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation.
Ikediugwu, who argued that education was greatest gifts every child wants, explained that the efforts of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to revamp and uplift the education sector needs collaborative efforts and investments from corporate organisations and spirited individuals.
According to her, this could come through organising of quizzes, debates, presentations of school materials, awards and other competitions so as to build students’ capacity, skills and confidence academically.
Also speaking, the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF), Dr Chinedu Umeadi, urged students to be studies and utilise their natural abilities, talents and skills for self development and betterment of society.
“Education offers you greater opportunities to be celebrated. We are here to celebrate your academic excellence and prepare you for greater celebrations ahead. Kindly use education to rediscover yourself, natural abilities and skills. These will reposition you to uplift society tomorrow. Keep on soaring higher because you are the future of tomorrow we have today,” he added.
