…Owerri Municipal Council boss, Emeribe, urges teachers
By Sampson Uhuegbu
Teachers and other stakeholders in the education sector of the State have been encouraged to embrace the Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery (3R) mantra as integral part of the Children’s day celebration.
The Executive Chairman of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon. Chidiebere Emereibe gave this charge in his address during the year 2025 Children’s day celebration held at the Municipal Council Complex, yesterday, May 27.
Emeribe noted, that this year’s celebration, with the theme, “Look Up”, is a call to action to above limitations, distractions and challenges.
“Do not allow the pressures of your environment, temptations of drugs, crime and bad company to pull you down”, he charged.
The Council Chairman, who appreciated parents and guardians, also lauded their unwavering efforts in nurturing the younger ones, reminding them that their guidance is the foundation on which they stand.
He reassured them that the Imo State government, under Governor Hope Uzodimma is working tirelessly to provide a conducive environment for learning and growth. “From improved infrastructure to accessible healthcare services, we are building a future that gives every child a fair chance to succeed”.
Emeribe used the opportunity to announce for commencement of the Imo State Health Insurance Scheme across all the wards in Owerri Municipal, emphasizing that the initiative aims to deliver affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare to citizen especially children including families at the grassroots.
In his speech, the Supervisory Councillor for Education, Social Welfare and Information, Hon. Yahaya Bolaji, advised children to keep looking up, saying the sky is not only their limit, but the beginning.
“Remain focused, disciplined, believe in yourselves, be committed and dedicated to your studies and obey your teachers. Also, respect your parents and guidance, Bolaji admonished.
The ceremony which was well attended by traditional rulers, clergymen, political appointees and others also featured match past performed by various schools in the municipality and suburbs, songs, and presentation of awards and gifts to schools
Imo Girls’ Secondary School took first position in the secondary category, Ikenegbu Girls’ Sec School came 2nd, while Boys’ Modern School, Owerri emerged 3rd.
Development Primary School floored their counterparts with 1st position, followed by Urban Primary school, Owerri with 2nd whereas Ikenegbu Primary School came 3rd.
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