Declare State Of Emergency On Education, Food – School Proprietress Appeals To President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to as a matter of urgency declare a state of emergency on education by ensuring free, compulsory and qualitative education for every Nigerian child from Pre-Basic to Basic 9 (JSS 3).
Amb Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo, proprietress of Estrellas International Academy, Wumba-Apo, Abuja, who made the call during the school Speech and Prize Giving Day, also called on President Tinubu to declare State of emergency on food production and distribution in the country.
Ukpevo said that food security and good education will go a long way in curbing a lot of menace in the country, adding that a person that is well fed with sound education cannot be cajoled or manipulated to destroy his own dear country. While welcoming parents and invited guests to the School 11th graduation ceremony, Amb Ukevo expressed her belief that Nigeria shall overcome her present challenges and be great again.
She said that the Academy has been producing outstanding leaders for both within and outside the shores of the country since 2013, adding that the love of God coupled with professionalism have been the key motivators in the school’s grooming of learners as the bedrock of development achieved through the tireless effort of the members of staff towards the learners, by which the learners can surmount daring challenges.
Ukpevo further said; “Therefore, the Estrellas graduands and learners, have come with a heart of gratitude to appreciate God and everyone, saying that ‘WE MADE IT’.
“The children are here today to warmly entertain and celebrate the parents who have made this happen also. We say thank you”
Ukpevo appealed to parents to understand the difficult financial situation the school is experiencing as it has to inject more funds into the school running cost due to the high rate of inflation hitting over 300 per cent.
According to her; “It has made it difficult to make our usual sumptuous delicacies and gift packages usually distributed to everyone at such event as this. We understand how you feel and we promise to make it up as God strengthens us with your cooperation”.
The proprietress expressed the confidence that the children of the school will be accorded all the support with motivation in their activities.
