Nwifuru reaffirms commitment to education transformation in Ebonyi

Education

ABAKALIKI, Nigeria (NPA) — Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the education sector through massive infrastructure development, scholarships, and human capital investment across the state.

In a statement personally signed and titled “Education Remains Our Priority” — accompanied by a video showcasing ongoing projects in schools — the governor said that infrastructure works across Ebonyi communities are steadily transforming learning environments for pupils and students.

Nwifuru acknowledged that challenges still exist within the sector but assured residents that his administration would continue to implement sustained and progressive interventions aimed at strengthening education in the state.

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According to him, more than 39 model secondary schools with 22-classroom structures are currently under construction across Ebonyi State. He added that pilot primary schools and over 50 additional 12-classroom projects are also ongoing in different communities.

“These are just a few of the numerous projects currently ongoing in various communities,” the governor stated.

Nwifuru, who recently secured victory in the governorship primary election ahead of his second-term bid, stressed that his administration remains focused on building a stronger educational foundation for future generations.

The governor has continued to receive commendation for his human capital development initiatives, particularly in education, skills acquisition, and entrepreneurship under his administration’s People’s Charter of Needs agenda.

Among the major initiatives highlighted are fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarships awarded to more than 700 Ebonyi indigenes in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

His administration has also upgraded facilities and increased funding for Ebonyi State University (EBSU), with academic staff reportedly receiving a 20 per cent salary increase, while non-academic staff received an additional 10 per cent increase.

To promote academic excellence, the state government also introduced automatic employment opportunities and scholarships for first-class graduates of EBSU.

Nwifuru is further credited with ongoing development projects at the Ebonyi State University of ICT, Oferekpe, and the University of Aeronautics Engineering, which he described as institutions “springing up in measured quality.”

The administration also introduced free transportation services for students travelling to and from universities using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as part of efforts to ease transportation challenges facing students in the state.