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 Up at dawn for front-row seat to history at Francis’s funeral Many had woken up at dawn while others slept in their cars before Catholic faithful poured into St Peter’s Square from all corners of the globe on Saturday, fuelled by a desire to honour Pope Francis. As the first rays of the day rose over the sprawling Baroque plaza, mourners rushed towards empty chairs once they had passed through metal detectors, anxious for a front-row seat to history. Among them was Jean-Baptiste Leclezio, a 22-year-old from Lyon, who slept on the ground overnight at the seat of the Catholic Church to be among the first to enter for the funeral of Francis, who died on Monday age 88. “We took floor mats and sleeping bags and we slept there with 400 people, a lot of young people, scouts,” he told AFP. “There were people singing all night but we managed to sleep,” he said. Australian Eloise Bird, 38, said she was tired but happy to have made it into the square after having queued up since 5:15 am with...

GOV SOLUDO VISITS COOU, UNVEILS INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATION REVITALIZATION.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE




 GOV SOLUDO VISITS COOU, UNVEILS INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATION REVITALIZATION 



By Obiageli Nwankwo


The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma  Soludo, has taken proactive steps toward addressing challenges in tertiary education during a one-day visit to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. 


Accompanied by government officials, the Governor unveiled initiatives aimed at enhancing public education, emphasizing improved access to information and a conducive learning environment.


Gov. Soludo, inspired by a warm reception from students, highlighted plans to foster collaboration between the state and the university, emphasizing the importance of aligning education with real-world job requirements. 


Recognizing the school's achievements, he praised the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Greg Nwakoby for his exemplary leadership while discussing future endeavors to elevate the institution's status.


Addressing students concerns, the Governor granted requests for speed bumps and buses, showcasing his commitment to improving infrastructure. 


During her address, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh underlined that Gov. Soludo brought with him, an education revolution and reformation, creating a rapid renaissance of education in the state. 


Meanwhile, Professor Nwakoby, the Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, underscored the institution's uninterrupted academic progress since 2018. 


He further appealed to the Governor to appoint a Governing Council and Vice Chancellor for the Institution and build hostels, and a library among others. 


The event, attended by key officials, also featured an inspection of school facilities, underscoring the government's dedication to transforming the education sector in Anambra State. 


*Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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