NEWS
ABIA STATE GOVT EXPANDS ACCESS TO BASIC EDUCATION AS ADULTS URGED TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE THROUGH MASS LITERACY PROGRAMME
In a renewed push to deepen inclusive education and empower citizens who missed out on formal schooling, the Abia State Government has called on residents to take full advantage of its ongoing mass literacy initiative designed to bridge educational gaps across the state.
The initiative, being driven by the Agency for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, is targeted at individuals who, for various reasons, were unable to complete their basic education during their early years. The programme offers them a second chance to acquire foundational education and obtain their First School Leaving Certificate, thereby opening doors to greater personal and economic opportunities.
Speaking on the development, the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Kanu, emphasized the importance of the programme and encouraged widespread participation among eligible residents. He noted that the government remains committed to ensuring that no citizen is left behind in its educational reforms.
Prince Kanu broke the cheering news on Monday at Government House Umuahia while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Highlighting the inclusiveness of the initiative, he reiterated the government’s resolve to provide accessible learning opportunities for all, regardless of age or background.
“Abia State happens to be one of the states that is running this programme for those who missed out in their early years and did not have the opportunity to obtain their first school living certificate. So this programme makes it possible for all such people to take advantage of this programme,“ Prince Kanu stated.
The programme underscores the broader vision of the Abia State Government to promote lifelong learning, reduce illiteracy rates, and equip citizens with essential knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in societal development.
Stakeholders have described the initiative as a timely intervention that not only restores dignity to beneficiaries but also strengthens the human capital base of the state, aligning with the administration’s agenda of building a more educated, productive, and inclusive society.