The students from schools in Abia State who came tops at the recently organised Expo 2016 in Abuja has assured the state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu of their determination to make him proud throughout his tenure by ensuring they come out tops and in flying colors in all competitions across the nation and beyond.
Chukwuemeka Igwe of Dorithy International Schools, Aba, who made the pledge on behalf of the students at a welcome reception organised for them at Government House, Umuahia said they have been encouraged by the governor to do more and promised to ensure they spur other students to greater heights.
They thanked the Governor for the warm reception and the opportunity to interact with him.
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who noted that Abia’s assets lies in her human intellect and ability said Abia has once again made a statement in the education sector in Nigeria.
He described the event as symbolic because the Champions, Dorithy International Schools, Aba has consistently produced top flying students and pupils and congratulated the teachers for their hardwork, patience and diligence in making the best out of the students.
The Governor revealed that the education sector would in the next two months witness a drastic change with the siting of model schools in the three senatorial zones of the state.
While encouraging the students to continue in their stead, Governor Ikpeazu also promised that the state would take their research further for economic advancement of the state.
He equally announced scholarships to any Nigerian university for the students.
