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Renewed Hope Agenda: Micro Benefits Berth in Imo as 6,030 Teachers Are Employed in One Day
By Joel Ajayi
Owerri, the Imo State capital, witnessed a major employment intervention on Thursday as Governor Hope Uzodimma presented letters of appointment to 6,030 newly recruited teachers for public primary and secondary schools across the state.
The event, held at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre (EIICC), marked a significant milestone in the state’s education sector and was described as part of efforts to strengthen human capital development and improve the quality of education.
The recruitment, according to the governor, is aimed at addressing manpower shortages in schools, improving teacher-to-pupil ratios and creating better learning conditions for children across the state.
Uzodimma said the employment of the teachers represented an investment in the future of Imo children and the overall development of the state.
“The recruitment of 6,030 teaching staff for our primary and secondary schools across the state represents a significant investment in the future of our children and the quality of education they receive.
“We expect this expansion of the teaching workforce to bring renewed energy to our schools, improve teacher-to-pupil ratios and enhance the overall quality of learning across the state,” he said.
The governor also linked the employment exercise to the increased financial resources available to states following the removal of the petrol subsidy by the Federal Government.
He said his administration was deploying the additional resources towards programmes that directly benefit the people, including employment, education, infrastructure and other areas of human capital development.
Uzodimma noted that the recruitment was not merely about creating jobs but about strengthening the education system and investing in the future of Imo State.
The beneficiaries, who had been out of the formal employment system, also received computer tablets alongside their appointment letters.
The exercise, coming after more than 16 years without a comparable large-scale recruitment of teachers in the state, is expected to inject fresh manpower into public schools while providing employment opportunities for thousands of Imo residents.
The governor said the initiative demonstrated that the Renewed Hope vision could translate into tangible benefits for citizens at the state level.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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