Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced that his administration has successfully closed down several “Miracle Centres”—places known for facilitating examination malpractices—across the state. He made this statement during the launch of the Abia State educational initiative called AbiaFirst in Umuahia on Wednesday.
Governor Otti highlighted the significant strides his administration has made in addressing the challenges faced by the state’s education sector, which had been severely affected by past mismanagement. He expressed pride in the steps taken over the last twenty months to curb exam malpractices and improve the overall educational environment in Abia.
Key actions include the closure of several malpractice centres, initiatives to improve teacher welfare, the recruitment of 5,000 new teachers, and the rehabilitation of schools. The Governor emphasized that these efforts are aimed at creating a conducive learning environment for Abia’s children and preparing them to become future leaders.
The AbiaFirst initiative, as outlined by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, is designed to revitalize the state’s education system. It focuses on enhancing the quality of teaching, improving basic education, reforming secondary schools, integrating digital learning, and fostering career education and skills development.
Through these initiatives, the Otti administration is working to transform Abia’s education sector and provide students with the tools they need to succeed in the future.
