ANAMBRA GOVT APPREHENDS 8 SUSPECTS FOR EXTORTING MORE THAN N800, 000 FROM WOMEN IN AWKA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Anambra State Government Apprehends 8 Suspects For Extorting More Than 800,000 Thousand Naira From Women In Awka  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has arrested eight suspects for allegedly extorting more than Eight Hundred Thousand Naira from women in Awka.  The arrest was part of state government's resolve in eradicating crimes and corruption in the state.  The exercise came following the directive of the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo of an NGO using government's name to extort the sum of twenty thousand naira and above from unsuspecting individuals mostly women in Awka.  When the Women and Social Welfare Commissioner bursted the office complex of the Host Communities of Nigeria Anambra State Chapter located opposite government house Awka, it was discovered that the suspects were operating with the United Bank of Africa staff in opening a current account for the women who must pay

ZAMFARA GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY ON EDUCATION.(PHOTO).


ZAMFARA GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY ON EDUCATION


Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has declared a state of emergency on education.

In a state broadcast on Tuesday, the governor said the neglected education system in Zamfara affects all levels, from primary to tertiary institutions, with poor learning environments and personnel.

He noted that, the declaration of a State of Emergency on Education was in line with the campaign promises of the governor, adding that, the State government is fulfilling a pledge to overhaul the education sector, which has virtually collapsed. 

Governor Dauda Lawal said he made promises to the people of the state during his campaign tour that he would implement policies and programs aimed at reforming the education sector, building and rehabilitating public schools.

He also assured to providing adequate educational facilities, training and retraining the existing staff to enhance their capacity. 

Dauda Lawal further explained that his administration had commenced the following emergency response on the construction and renovation of 245 schools across the state.

 Additionally, they are providing two-seater desks for pupils and students, totaling 9,542 across the schools in the 14 local government areas. 

According to him, all teachers and education managers will receive subject-specific training and retraining to maintain a minimum level of quality in education delivery.

He added that, government has suspended the licenses of private schools in the state in order to ensures that private schools have meet the required standards for providing quality education.

In a relates development, the results of the NECO exams taken in 2020, 2021, and 2022 will be released to students before the end of this month. 

Governor Lawal has also paid the tuition fees and allowances of students on scholarship in various countries, including Sudan, Cyprus, and India. 

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