Anam Youth Foundation Partners Anambra West Council On Education Advancement
The Elite Youths of Anam Foundation (EYAF) has called for stronger collaboration with the Anambra West Local Government Council for
improvement in school infrastructure and better teachers’ welfare.
Dr Christopher Anekwe, the President of EYAF made the call during a strategic meeting with Dr Tony Obierike, the chairman of Anambra West at the Council Secretariat, Nzam on Monday.
Anekwe with his delegation presented proposal which included three smart schools, Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, teacher capacity development, STEM education and improved accommodation for teachers and Corps members.
Anekwe said the foundation was committed to identifying practical interventions that would strengthen educational delivery and promote human capital development across the area.
He said the proposed CBT Centre would provide students with more accessible digital examination facilities and reduce the difficulties associated with travelling to distant centres.
The foundation also highlighted the importance of academic competitions, sports and STEM programmes in encouraging academic excellence and developing students’ abilities.
In a reaction, Obierike commended EYAF’s educational initiatives and expressed his willingness to partner with the organisation.
He said establishing three smart schools before the end of his tenure was part of his development vision for Anambra West while identifying well-equipped libraries, computer laboratories and improved extracurricular activities as important priorities.
The Council boss urged EYAF to explore practical ways of addressing transportation costs for teachers who live outside the local government area. He added that the council could support extracurricular programmes, including marathon events, subject to budgetary provisions.
Also speaking, Johnpaul Udoba, the Secretary of EYAF said the discussions covered teachers’ quarters, corps members’ lodges, security and transportation.
The meeting resolved to take nventory of teachers’ quarters and corps members’ lodges across the council area to identify existing facilities, their condition and accommodation gaps.
Mr Frank Agulu, Chairman of the EYAF Anniversary Planning Committee, said the foundation would develop proposals addressing priority educational needs, including transportation and accommodation support for teachers and health workers.
He emphasised the importance of translating the meeting’s proposals into practical interventions through effective planning and coordination.
