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Anambra State government has approved introduction of a school adoption programme as well as law to prescribe standards and minimum conduct for administrators of private and public primary and secondary schools in the state.
Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor who disclosed this on Tuesday said the decisions were reached during the 3rd meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) at the Light House, Awka.
He said under the school adoption programme initiative, well-to-do individuals and corporate organisations would adopt schools in the state
“The programme falls under the Public-Private-Community Partnership of the Soludo administration, known also as “SOLUDOZIE ANAMBRA”
“The initiative will also allow schools to benefit from the experience, expertise, and resources of adopters.
On the law to regulate primary and secondary schools, the Commissioner said the law would curb exploitative and arbitrary levies, unnecessary ceremonies and practice of barring students from reusing textbooks.
“The resolutions reflect Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to building a liveable and prosperous Anambra through infrastructure, law and order, environmental protection, and human capital development,” he added.
The Commissioner further said Council resolved to sustain the flagship policies of the Soludo administration, particularly free education and free ante-natal care, plus free delivery for pregnant women, saying the decision aligned with the administration’s inclusive governance agenda that prioritises care for the underserved.
“The Council reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development through new resolutions and projects to boost the economy, protect the environment, and improve educational standards.
“The Council noted that markets remain the largest sector of the state’s economy. To ensure clean, green, planned and sustainable communities, markets and cities, the regeneration of markets will continue.
“The Council expressed concern about traders who cross barricades to display their wares on roads, causing traffic obstructions and safety hazards. As part of the measures to address this, some markets will be relocated and walled off from major roads.
Mefor also disclosed soon commencement of enforcement of Catch-pit Law by the Council following identification of erosion as number one existential threat to the State.
“The Council attributed much of the damage caused by erosion to human factors, including stormwater from homes channelled into roads, building on flood channels, and indiscriminate felling of trees without replacement.
“To address this, the council resolved to enforce the state environment law, which mandates every home to construct a catch-pit to reduce stormwater runoff to protect roads.
Mefor listed projects approved by the council to include release of the sum of N237 million naira as the cost of remodelling the Afouzo Market, Isuofia, Aguata LGA, awarded to Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd.
“Release of the sum of N403m for the supply of routine ante-natal medicines & associated services for the Anambra State Government free ante-natal and delivery services initiative, awarded to Jessy Pharmaceutical Company Ltd and Award Global Company Ltd.
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