BY SUNNY A. DAVID
IN a move aimed at ensuring accountability within the education sector, the Anambra State government has demoted the headmistress of Unity Primary School in Awba Ofemiri, Awka North Local Government Area, for truancy.
Commissioner of Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, announced this during the distribution of writing materials donated by Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Dr. Nonye Soludo to primary schools in the State.
An investigation revealed that Chidebe was frequently absent, neglecting her responsibilities.
Consequently, she’s been directed to hand over her duties to the next senior officer, Mrs. Helen Okafor.
The school’s condition also raised concerns, with overgrown fields and classrooms in disrepair, featuring leaking roofs.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh urged community leaders and the town union to help renovate the school, creating a safe environment for learning.
Similarly, the Commissioner expressed concerns over conditions at Community Primary School in Ugbenu , where students were leaving early, before the official dismissal time.
To address these issues, a re-evaluation and accreditation exercise will be conducted, with consequences for schools not meeting management standards, including demotion or employment termination.
