The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has expressed profound gratitude to school heads and educational stakeholders across the Etche Local Government Area following a grand reception held in his honour and other prominent sons and daughters of the region.
The event, which took place at County Grammar School, Ikwerre-Etche, served as a gathering to celebrate key appointments and reinforce the collective drive for educational transformation within Rivers State.
Commissioner Reaffirms Commitment to Educational Reform
Represented at the grand reception by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Her Excellency Dr. Mina Tele Ikuru, Dr. Nwagor emphasized that the occasion transcended a personal celebration, describing it as a testament to solidarity, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
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Key highlights from the Commissioner’s address included:
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Appreciation to Executive Leadership: Dr. Nwagor expressed deep gratitude to the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for entrustment with the education portfolio, pledging his unwavering dedication to actualizing the administration’s policy goals.
- Comprehensive Educational Vision: Highlighting Governor Fubara’s strategy, the statement noted that state educational reforms extend beyond physical infrastructure to focus heavily on:
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Teacher training and professional standards
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Digital learning and modern innovation
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Technical and vocational training
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Research, tertiary education support, and safe learning environments
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Grassroots Focus: The Commissioner assured that no community, school, or child within Rivers State would be overlooked in government development initiatives.
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Call to Duty for Educators: School heads and teachers throughout Etche were urged to maintain punctuality, professional integrity, and diligence in their daily operations.
Key Community & Stakeholder Responses
The reception brought together prominent figures from the academic, traditional, and socio-cultural sectors of Etche LGA:
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StakeholderRole / OrganizationKey MessageDr. Chigbu Samuel – Chairman, ANCOPSS Etche LGACommended the Commissioner’s commitment to equity and fairness; pledged total support from secondary school principals to the state administration.
Dr. Mrs. Azibaolanari Uzoma-NwoguHonouree & Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of EducationExpressed gratitude for the recognition and urged educators to remain aligned with government initiatives for school development.
Dr. Silas Anyanwu – Chairman of the Occasion & President-General, Ogbakor EtchePraised Governor Fubara for appointing Dr. Nwagor, describing the Commissioner as a responsive leader capable of sustaining growth in the sector.
HRH Eze Dr. Ken Nwala, JP – Royal Father of the Day (Onyeishi Agwuru Ulakwo, Umuselem Clan)Commended the contributions of the honourees and called on stakeholders to foster unity to advance educational quality.
