Imo State Government is
partnering with Nigerian Army to establish three Command Schools in the
three Senatorial zones of the State.
Prince
Madumere who received a delegation from the Nigerian Army led by the
Chief of Administration, Nigeria Army, Major General Idris Alkali
commended the Nigerian Army for partnering with the State in development
of sound minds for the youth of Imo State.
He
told his guest how highly Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha
holds education and its unequal importance to the national development.
His
words; " I am sure you are all aware that our Governor, the people's
Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha is number in Africa who believes in the
potency of education to fight poverty, liberate the minds of the people
and engenders development in all ramifications. It is this passionate
appreciation of education that has led to the forfeiture of his security
votes to help archive free education policy at all levels, which has
run for about six years now. I therefore commend you for this
appreciation of these effort by proposing to site three Command Schools
in the three senatorial zones of Okigwe, Orlu and Owerri"
Prince Madumere assured his guests of Owelle Rochas Okorocha led government full cooperation.
Speaking
earlier, the leader of the delegation, Major. Gen. Alkali thanked Imo
State Government for their cooperation and avowed interest to ensure
that the proposed projects are realized.
He
also described Imo as the best prepared State going by what they have
seen on ground and promised that Nigerian Army will make the proposed
Command schools in Imo model learning centers to breed respectable young
Nigerians. He hinted that they are in the State for the final
inspection of the centers for the schools.
Meanwhile,
Imo Deputy Governor received Maj. Gen. Alkali led delegation with the
Commissioner for Education, Science &Technology, Hon. (Mrs.) Getrude
Oduka, his Principal Secretary, Comrade Obinna Aharanwa and other
Government functionaries.
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