By Pedro Ayobami
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In a bid to transform the education sector, the Abia State Government, led by Governor Alex Otti, has announced plans to implement compulsory free education for primary schools and Junior Secondary Schools 1-3 starting in 2025. This initiative aims to provide equal access to quality education for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background.
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, revealed this plan in Umuahia while receiving Abia State students who excelled in the 27th National Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists (JETS) competition held in Abuja ¹. Ubochi emphasized that free education is a key component of Governor Otti’s efforts to revamp the education sector in Abia State.
The JETS competition served as a platform for students to showcase their creativity and ingenuity, challenging them to develop innovative solutions to complex problems while enhancing their academic potential. The remarkable achievements of the students were attributed to the state government’s special interest in the education sector by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Kenechukwu Nwosu, and the Executive Board Chairman of ASUBEB, Mrs. Lydia Onuoha.
Friday Madu, chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Abia, commended the students for their outstanding performance at the national JETS competition. As a token of appreciation, the young scholars received learning equipment, while their teachers were rewarded with cash prizes from the state government.
This initiative is in line with the state government’s commitment to providing free and compulsory basic education in public schools, as reiterated by the government ². Starting January 2025, parents in Abia State will no longer need to pay for their children’s education from primary through secondary school, as part of the state’s efforts to prioritize education.
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