The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Education, Dr Donatus Chukwuma Ilang, has urged staff of the ministry to uphold the values of discipline, honesty, accountability, and dedication to duty as essential pillars for driving meaningful reforms in the state’s education sector.
Dr Ilang gave the charge during an indoor meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Directors, Heads of Departments, and other staff of the ministry, held yesterday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abakaliki. He emphasised the need for strict record keeping and prompt handling of official assignments, describing such practices as fundamental to institutional efficiency and policy implementation.
He reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon Bldr Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, to repositioning the education sector as a tool for inclusive development. According to him, the governor is working assiduously to ensure that educational infrastructure, teacher training, and learning outcomes across the state meet global benchmarks.
The commissioner encouraged the ministry’s workforce to bring innovative ideas to the table, stressing that everyone has a role to play in revamping the system. He warned against laxity and absenteeism, adding that failure to show up at duty posts may attract sanctions.
Dr Ilang commended the Permanent Secretary and staff for maintaining peace and unity in the ministry, describing teamwork as indispensable to the realisation of institutional goals. He pledged to lead with transparency, fairness, and commitment, urging all directors and heads of departments to treat every file or official correspondence within 24 to 48 hours.
“The era of complacency is over,” he said. “No file should lie idle on anyone’s desk. Punctuality and persistence must become our daily culture if we must achieve excellence.”
Earlier, the Director of Quality Assurance, Barr Anthony Ngwuta, appreciated the commissioner for providing a platform for dialogue and contribution. He suggested that the ministry should intensify school monitoring and clamp down on substandard institutions operating within the state.
Other directors who made submissions at the meeting include Mr Nnanna Ukaegbu, Director of Educational Services; Mrs Agathar Ovuoba, Director of Basic Education; Mr Emmanuel Agbafor, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics; Mrs Chikezie Mgboro, Director of Secondary Education; Mrs Chika Abba, Director of Administration; and Mr Peter Nwafor.
They echoed concerns around policy enforcement, resource optimisation, and the need for robust internal supervision as strategies for improved educational delivery.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Mary Ngozi Otozi, expressed appreciation to the commissioner for his proactive leadership, especially in addressing long-standing infrastructural needs and administrative bottlenecks within the ministry.
She assured Dr Ilang of the staff’s total support and readiness to align with the government’s vision for the education sector. She also pledged her continued oversight on prudent management, compliance with civil service rules, and timeliness in service delivery.
Mrs Otozi thanked the commissioner for what she described as his “fatherly guidance,” adding, “We are solidly behind you and committed to the transformation you envision for our schools.”
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