In his quest to enthrone a globally acceptable system of learning in the education sector of the state, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has flagged off Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM education, and distribution of science laboratory equipment to the first batch of public secondary schools in the state.

The event which took place at Capital City Secondary School Awka, featured the display of the numerous science laboratory equipment procured by the Soludo led administration which are to be distributed to the first sixty schools that fall into the first batch category of the project.


Government House Correspondent Emmanuel Okonkwo reports that Governor Soludo who was represented at the event by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim pointed out that the world has gone digital, and that digitalization deals on science and technology, hence the intervention of the government in the science section of the secondary school, and assured that the project will continue until all public secondary schools in the state are well equipped with necessary science laboratory equipment for the smooth learning of science students in those schools.

The Governor urged teachers of the benefiting schools to endeavour to put the equipment into use, and as well equip the science students with scientific knowledge that will help them to conquer the world of science.

Earlier in an address, the Chairman, Post Primary Schools Service Commission, Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu commended Governor Soludo for the intervention, saying that the world is rapidly changing and Science and Technological advancements have become a significant aspect of daily life, which according to her makes it crucial for the students to be prepared to embrace and utilize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in their everyday activities.


The Traditional Ruler of Awka, Obi Gibson Nwosu who was represented by the Traditional Prime Minister of the town, Chief Benjamin Okoye lauded the proactiveness of Governor Soludo in preparing Anambra for the future, describing the distribution of the science laboratory equipment to schools across the state as the way to go.