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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in company with a former Columnist of The Sun Newspaper, Prof. Okey Ndibe, commissioned the second Smart School in Abia State located at Umuomaiukwu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the State.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Otti emphasised on need for the pupils to be hard working and diligence, stressing that with the Smart School in place, they have every facility needed to excel.
“You have no excuse not to do well in your academics. Education is a sure foundation for fulfilment.
“Study harder than anyone else, ask questions, open your minds to learning and let nothing hold you back.
“You do not have to worry about fees because everything has been provided by the government free of charge”.
The governor described the Smart School initiative as a strategic investment in the future of Abia children, adding that the schools were designed to promote experiential learning, innovation and creativity, while expanding access to quality education across the state.
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He assured the pupils that outstanding academic performance would be rewarded with local and international scholarship opportunities and other incentives.
The governor warned against vandalisation of public school facilities, declaring that anyone found tampering with government property would face the full weight of the law. He disclosed that the Smart School is equipped with 24-hour internet connectivity and CCTV surveillance to ensure the security of the facility.
The Special Guest of Honour and former Columnist of The Sun Newspaper, Prof. Okey Ndibe, commended Governor Otti for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming Abia State through strategic investments, particularly in education.
He described the governor as a man with a long-standing record of excellence, tracing his outstanding academic achievements and distinguished banking career to his emergence as governor.
He noted that governor Otti has demonstrated the qualities of a true leader and good stewardship to the people and state.
Prof. Ndibe, who stated that investment in education remains the most valuable investment any society can make, applauded the governor’s efforts in building a better future for the state through quality education and human capital development, and urged Abians to sustain the current pace of development by supporting purposeful leadership.
