A Profile in Character And Action: Few Things To Know About The Honourable Commissioner For Education, Dr Donatus Ilang

The Ebonyi State Ministry of Education proudly introduces the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr Donatus Chukwuma Ilang, whose early days in office have already made a noticeable impact on the educational landscape of our dear state.

 *His Outstanding Personal and Leadership Qualities Include* :

• Deeply principled

• Unwavering integrity

• Wisdom personified

• Humble and approachable

• Swift in responding to pressing issues

• Operates an open-door policy

• Strategic and methodical in addressing critical challenges

• Fearless in service delivery

• Warm, receptive, and accommodating

• Eloquent communicator and moral builder

• Accessible and generously disposed

• Passionately committed to justice and fairness

• Results-driven and passionate in executing assignments

• Employs a fast and effective feedback mechanism

• Transparent and honest in dealings

• Attentive listener who is firmly committed to achieving excellence, much like His Excellency, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, who remains committed to quality service delivery across all sectors.

 *Major Activities Undertaken Within His First Few Days in Office:* 

• Undertook a strategic tour of all three senatorial zones in the state

• Engaged in interactive sessions with key stakeholders in the education sector

• Identified and began addressing critical challenges confronting the sector

• Issued practical directives to stakeholders—especially community leaders and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)—to undertake minor repairs and ensure the clearing of bushes in school environments to promote hygiene and safety. 

 *Reputation and Public Perception:* 

In a short period, Dr Ilang has earned several endearing titles from colleagues and the public alike, including:

• The Gallant Commissioner

• The Saint of Education

• A Man of Peace

His leadership style reflects accountability, responsiveness, and a rare sense of duty, inspiring confidence and setting a new tone for governance in the education sector.

The Ministry of Education is confident that under his stewardship, the sector will witness accelerated growth and reform consistent with the “People’s Charter of Needs” as championed by the present administration.

From: Emmanuel O. Igwe,

PRO, Ministry of Education