Aduga Lays Foundation For Ultramodern Classroom Block At Ojiegbe Community Primary School
Roars of excitement rented the air at Ojiegbe Community Primary School, Onunwakpu, as the Executive Chairman of Izzi Local Government Area and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Ebonyi State, Hon. Mrs. Helen Nnenna Aduga, performed the foundation-laying ceremony for an ultramodern four-classroom block with a world-class office facility at the school.
The project is aimed at improving the learning environment and providing additional educational infrastructure for pupils and teachers in the community.
Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Aduga commended the Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Prince Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, GGCEHF, for providing a development framework through the People’s Charter of Needs Agenda of his administration.
She said the agenda had created an avenue for grassroots leaders to identify and respond to the specific needs of their communities while complementing the development initiatives of the State Government.
In separate remarks, the Village Head of Nguji Ojiegbe, Chief Igbaphu Innocent; Chairman of Okwunyionu Village, Mr. Nkwuda Godwin; and Engr. Jonas Ibaki of Nguji Ola Village commended the Chairman for the initiative and expressed appreciation to Governor Nwifuru for what they described as his commitment to spreading the dividends of democracy across Ebonyi State.
Other dignitaries who expressed similar sentiments included Mr. Uchenna Aduga, husband of the Chairman; the Senior Adviser to the Governor of Ebonyi State on Batching Plant, Prince Kizito Okwuegbu Nwenyi; Hon. Obinna Ezenyi; Hon. Pius Mbam; Hon. Philip Jombo Mgbada; Mr. Martins Ominyi; the Senior Adviser to the Chairman, Hon. Simeon Nwofoke; and Hon. Chinedu Elom, among others.
The foundation-laying ceremony was described by residents of Onunwakpu and the old Igbeagu area as a significant development that would contribute to improving the quality of basic education in the community.
The project, they noted, has further renewed their confidence in grassroots leadership and demonstrated the commitment of the Izzi Local Government administration to addressing critical infrastructure needs within its jurisdiction.
For the people of Onunwakpu and the old Igbeagu area, the event marked a moment of celebration, appreciation and renewed hope as the Aduga-led administration takes another step towards improving educational infrastructure at the grassroots.
By K O Nweda
Director, Media and Documentation, Office of the Ebonyi State ALGON Chairman, and Chairman of Izzi Local Government Area.
