Ex-Commissioner in Ebonyi Urges Nwifuru to Build More Classrooms, Recruit Teachers

Prince Chibueze Agbo

From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki

A former Commissioner for Education in Ebonyi State, Prince Chibueze Agbo has urged Governor Francis Nwifuru to build more classrooms and recruit additional teachers to enhance teaching and learning in public primary and secondary schools across the state’s 13 local government areas.
Agbo made the call while speaking with journalists after the state’s 2025 Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday at the New Government House Chapel in Centenary City, Abakaliki.
According to him, basic education in the state requires urgent attention, particularly in view of the growing population and the poor state of infrastructure in many government-owned schools.
“Yes, I have been talking about basic education. Basic education in our dear state is something the governor should pay serious attention to, because the population of the state is increasing rapidly, coupled with the poor state of structures in some government primary and secondary schools.
“If you visit some of these schools, you will see that pupils are learning in very poor environments, although the governor is gradually addressing the situation by erecting classrooms in some areas.
“In the area of teachers, the state needs more to complement the existing ones, including the 1,500 teachers recently employed by the government, which is still not enough.
“The reason is that many teachers have retired from active service at a time when the population of the state is on the increase,” he stated.
Agbo, however, commended Governor Nwifuru for his steadfast efforts in uniting stakeholders across the state, including former governors, noting that the inclusive approach has enhanced peace and security.
“We are happy that we are united as one family, with all stakeholders, including former governors, coming together to support Governor Nwifuru’s administration and programmes.
“This singular approach has helped to bring about tremendous peace and security across the 13 local government areas of the state,” he said.