By Michael Nnebife
The Proprietor of Divine Consolation Group of Schools, Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area, LGA, Anambra State, Mr Basil Ezekwe, has appealed to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, affluent individuals and communities in the state, to provide support to private schools in the state to enable every Anambra child, particularly the less-privileged in the rural areas, to have access to quality education.
Mr Ezekwe, who argued that giving every child access to quality education would stem the tide of the increasing rate of moral decadence among youths, said, ‘Consolers Nursery and Primary School, Nimo, is a bonafide member of the Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), Anambra State, Nigeria, an association of low-fee education service providers that work together to promote an enabling platform to achieve better education standards for the populace through effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders.’
He said the cost of attending private schools was the first limitation for many families, noting that this created a socio- economic divide where only those who could afford it have access to quality education.
‘For this reason, Consolers community came up with a scholarship scheme through our supporters which over 20 students benefit termly to assist the government reduce the number of out of school children in the state.
‘Therefore, I humbly appeal to the Governor and other stakeholders to give us tremendous support which will help us to facilitate the school projects as completion of the fencing, installation of solar CCTV camera for security, furnishing and equipping of the school library and sets of laptops, provision of toilet facilities and playground, among others.
‘These are the pressing needs the school tends to tackle only by your various support,’ Mr Ezekwe told the state Governor and affluent individuals while presenting an address of welcome during the First Anniversary and Graduation Celebration of Consolers Nursery and Primary School, Nimo, on Sunday, 20th October, 2024.
To the young enthusiastic Consolers Schools’ Proprietor, the Anniversary Celebration was a mark of growth, as the school had nurtured and equipped its pupils over the year.
‘We are releasing pupils who are morally faultless, academically impeccable and religiously upright who will make a positive impact to society,’ Ezekwe stressed.
He further emphasized that Consolers Schools placed much emphasis on technology, its applications, and a skills-based pedagogical approach to helping pupils learn better, love learning and realize their potential and strengths to compete favourably with their peers anywhere in the world.
The Nimo School Proprietor expressed satisfaction that Consolers Schools had lifted the lives of many of the pupils, provided them with a strong foundation that would enable them to pursue their passion.
This, he said, was made possible by the collective efforts of many individuals, especially energetic and erudite teachers of the schools.
While expressing hope for better Consolers Schools, where skills-based education would continue to be given top priority, Ezekwe thanked God and individuals, who had in one way or the other contributed to the development of the Schools.
He also thanked the entire staff of the Schools for their commitment; the parents of the students, for their sacrifices for the educational needs of the children and wards; as well as the dignitaries that graced the occasion, for rejoicing with the Schools.
Award presentation to some individuals, for their various support to the Schools, drama presentation by the students of Elite College, Awka, among others, were parts of the highlights of the ceremony attended by the Executive Chairman, Njikoka LGA, Hon Barr Dominic Ononiba, represented by the Hon Councillor, Nimo Ward II, Donatus Oliobi; the University Librarian, Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Dr Fred Obodoeze; Rev Fr Dr Vincent Ekezuike; Rev Fr David Okonkwo; Councillors representing Nimo Wards III and IV in Njikoka LGA, Charles Ezekwe and Anayo Igbamma respectively; Special Assistant to the member representing Njikoka II Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Nnamdi Ogbunugofor, among others.
