The Governor of Anambra State in Southeast Nigeria, Professor Charles Soludo, has advocated for increased support for teachers in the society. He emphasized that teachers’ welfare is the bedrock of true development.
The Governor who was speaking during the 9th (7th Quadrennial) Conference of delegates of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Anambra State wing, at Anambra Teachers’House Awka, affirmed that the nation is directionless without the services of teachers.
Professor Soludo reiterated that one can predict the future of any nation when a cursory look is taken at the quality of teachers and teaching.
Governor Soludo maintained that teaching is a profession that should be dignified, as such teachers should not be recruited based on “who knows who” but on merit, which saw Anambra leading the way in its recent recruitment exercise.
The Governor commended Anambra teachers for stellar performances and winning laurels at different competitions, assuring that the present administration will continue to appreciate the pivotal role of teachers in development.
“When the teachers stop learning, the society stops growing.”
Speaking on the theme of the event; Petrol Subsidy Removal, its impact on the teacher and learner, and the way forward, Governor Soludo stressed that truthfully, Nigeria is presently going through long overdue changes, pointing out that the subsidy has been a scam over the years.
“We keep living in denial, kept printing money, up to over twenty trillion into the system. And that is why the inflation”.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for having the courage to remove the subsidy, noting that over the years, the country has been living above its means.
The Anambra State NUT Chairman, Mrs. Nonye Chibueze praised the Governor for giving matters concerning education and teachers first consideration.
Among other pleas she made, Mrs Chibueze urged the Governor to recruit more teachers into the public primary and secondary school system.
