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Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by Abagworo(m): 7:41am On May 07, 2015 |
History was made in Imo State penultimate Friday when the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Imo State wing conferred an award of excellence to Governor Rochas Anayo Okorocha at the Heroes Square Owerri. Considering the importance of event a work free day was declared for Imo teachers to enable them participate actively in the ceremony. As a result of this, teachers from the 28 branches of the union in the state turned out in large number. The branches include Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, Egbema. Ehime Mbano, Ezinihitte, Ideato South, Ideato North, Ihitte Uboma, Ikeduru, Isiala Mbano, Isu, Mbaitoli, Ngor Okpala, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Obowo, Oguta, Ohaji, Okigwe, Onuimo, Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Owerri Municipal , Owerri North and Owerri West. In his address at the occasion, the state chairman of NUT Dr. C.U Okeke (KSJI) x-rayed the plight of Imo teachers, which he termed as “dark ages” before Governor Okorocha assumed office on 29th May 2011. He further pointed out that with the emergency of Governor Okorocha there was a marked turn around in the history of education and teaching in Imo State. With these objectives in mind, Imo teachers have witnessed regular payment of salaries special dress allowance, Christmas bonus, improved security in the state 305 story buildings wards, new Imo state library complex and massive renovation of schools among others. Presenting the award, Dr Okeke appealed for cooperation, join us in honouring a man who has imparted positively on the welfare of Imo teachers, he enthused. He maintained that as a redeemer of Imo teachers they (teachers) have decided to engrave his name in the annals of history while they prayed for his journey back to the Douglas House. Speaking also the assistant secretary general of the NUT Imo State Chief R.A Anyadika emphasized that Governor Rochas is the man in whom the teachers of Imo are well pleased considering his numerous achievements in the state especially in terms of empowerment of teachers, civil servants and youths. In his speech, the commissioner for Primary, Secondary, Adult and Non- secondary education Hon, Nma Michael Nzeribe expressed gratitude to the union for the award and appreciation of the governor who has tremendously touched the lives of the people. She maintained that Okorocha strongly believes that if our children are well educated and grow into sensible men, women they will easily see their way. Responding to the address presented by the state chairman of NUT, the governor stressed that he considered teachers as Partners in progress in the rescue mission administration hence he cannot abandon them if elected the second time. To address the challenges of retired primary school teachers, he constituted a committee to look into their problems. On the award to the governor, the branch chairman NUT. Mbaitoli LGA comrade Amadi Anthony said that the governor needs more encouragement in order to do more for Imo people. He maintained that the giants strides of the governor in the state may be attributed to his desire to up lift the protest of the poor using education as instrument to liberate the people. Many teachers interviewed expressed that Governor Okorocha was sent by God to liberate his people from bondage of oppression, poverty and abuse of human right. As a man committed to deliver, he uses six pillars of love, truth, peace, mercy, justice and non violence to ensure adequate protection of life and property even in the midst of odd challenges. Those who accompanied the governor to the award ceremony included top government officials, commissioners, and permanent secretaries. To add colour to the ceremony were various dancing groups from primary and secondary schools in the state. In conclusion, as a mark of honour, the assistant secretary NUT Imo State comrade N.O Metu and comrade Iwu Paulinus A. the state treasurer respectively observed, “he that gives all he has in the service of his fellows shall find that in so doing, he has planted seeds which will bring him a harvest of plenty Teachers of Imo State must continue to support the governor in his positive dreams. |
Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by Abagworo(m): 7:42am On May 07, 2015 |
Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by kingabdull: 7:43am On May 07, 2015 |
Nice Change has Come............ Like if you love change |
Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by Seye25(m): 7:48am On May 07, 2015 |
Good news!!!! |
Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by Abagworo(m): 7:52am On May 07, 2015 |
This should equally be moved to front page. Only the teachers can tell the truth and not PDP losers. 1 Like
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Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by Abagworo(m): 11:00am On May 07, 2015 |
I demand this be moved to front page. |
Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by LordMecuzy(m): 11:05am On May 07, 2015 |
My Governor My Governor... My People My People |
Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by Nobody: 11:25am On May 07, 2015 |
so you actually believed Okorocha was owing six months salary? check yourself. |
Re: Imo Teachers Honour Okorocha by Nobody: 11:27am On May 07, 2015 |
D guy don pay dem Mad teachers Say no to "change" Say yes to transformation |
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