By Titus Chigozie
The prestigious 2024 Presidential Prizes for Secondary Schools in Nigeria were awarded yesterday to honour outstanding performance of educators across the country.
Among the award categories were Overall Best Teacher, Second Best Secondary School, Second Best Primary Head Teacher, and Second Best Secondary School Principal.
Taking home the top honours for Overall Best Teacher was Nwosu Afamefuna of Government Technical College, Osomala, Ogbaru Local Government Area , Anambra State.
Mr Afamefuna received a brand new Hundai Accent car as his STAR prize and was also named the number one teacher in the Federal government list.
For Second Best Secondary School, Holy Child Secondary School Isuofia, Aguata LGA, was recognized for its incredible academic results and dedication to student achievement.
The Second Best Primary Head Teacher award went to Chukwudumeme Adaeze of Aforigwe Primary School Umudioka, Dunukofia LGA.
Ms Adaeze has been an integral part of her school community, helping guide her students towards academic success and nurturing their love for learning.
In the category of Second Best Secondary School Principal, Dr Umezinwa Amara of Girls High School, Uga, Aguata LGA was recognized for her leadership and guidance of her school community.
She played a pivotal role in helping her students achieve their full potential and went on to great success in their academic and professional lives.
Finally, it was also announced that the teachers from Anambra State took second place in the March Past of the 37 States and Federal Education parastals.
Overall, the 2024 Presidential Prizes for Secondary Schools in Nigeria, especially the outstanding successes recorded by Anambra State, are a reflection of the tremendous transformation agenda Governor Charles Soludo has brought to bear on the educational sector of State.
