Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT has promised to give priority to the growth of primary education in the Area.
Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Abu Giri made the promise during the Graduation, Prize Giving Day and Unveiling of Maiden Year Book Ceremony of Omoboja Memorial School, New Kutunku, Gwagwalada Abuja.
The Chairman who was represented by his Special Adviser on Education, Mr Yakubu Mohammed described education as the bedrock of development.
He therefore solicited the support of all stakeholders towards enhancing the development of education in the area.
While congratulating the pupils on their graduation and Proprietor of the School on Unveiling of Maiden Year Book, the Chairman advised parents to always give priority to the educational development of their children.
In a remark, the Aguma of Gwagwalada, Alhaji Mohammed Magaji stressed the need for free education for indigent students in the area.
The Traditional Ruler who was represented by the Etsu of Kutunku, Alhaji Danladi Saleh emphasized the need for teachers in the area to always compliment the efforts of Government towards developing the country’s education sector.
Earlier, the Proprietor of of the School, Dr Femi Obatomi stated that the school is being repositioned towards ensuring qualitative education for pupils in the school.
Dr. Obatomi who commended the support of teachers and staff of the school towards service delivery explained that necessary measures would be put in place to maintain education standards in the school.
He solicited continuous collaboration and support of Parents Teachers Association, PTA of the school for better teaching and learning as well as conducive environment for the pupils.
Highlights of the graduation ceremony were cultural performance, debate, choreography, news casting, presentation of awards and prizes for graduating pupils and staff.
