By Sebastine Okafor

The member representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has inaugurated a seven-man education board. The board will be responsible for awarding SSCE and tertiary institution scholarships, bursaries, and other interventions in public primary and secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Enugu during the week, Hon. Atu emphasized that education is a top priority in his plans because it is the bedrock of any society. He tasked the board with developing policy documents for the award of SSCE and tertiary scholarships, bursaries, and general interventions in public primary and secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, ensuring proper and verifiable implementation.

Atu further urged the board to be transparent in their activities and ensure that deserving students receive the scholarships.

“I am a product of public school, and I know that there are many brilliant children out there that need our support. As the representative of the people, it is my job to help build education in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency,” the lawmaker said

Also speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Whip of Enugu State House of Assembly and Member Representing Enugu South Rural Constituency, Hon. Obiajulu Princess Ugwu, praised Hon. Atu for his unflinching commitment and love for education. Hon. Ugwu promised to work with Hon. Atu and the board in implementing the policies. She described the idea of SSCE scholarships as laudable because there are many parents who cannot afford to enroll their children.

Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Barr Chidiebere Anthony Ezinwa, promised to work within the terms of reference to develop proper, transparent, and sustainable educational intervention policies that will radically contribute to public education need in the constituency.

Other members of the Board include, Barr. Mercy Uche Igwesi, Dr. Ekwe Okwudiri Chris, Chief Emmanue Opara, Amb. Mrs Onyinye Mamah, Mr. Ebenezer Ngene, and Mr. Sebastian Okafor.

The committee has two weeks to submit a preliminary report.