Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has instructed the Commissioner for Education to organize psychological counseling and therapy sessions for Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi.

This directive comes after Mmesoma admitted to forging her JAMB score, claiming to have obtained the highest score in the country.

In a letter addressed to the Principal of Anglican Girls Secondary School Nnewi, Governor Soludo emphasized the need for immediate intervention and support for Mmesoma.

The letter, signed by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, is in line with the recommendations of the Committee set up by the Anambra State Government to investigate the matter.

The panel's report, made available to journalists, revealed that Mmesoma confessed to manipulating her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result without any assistance.

She admitted to falsifying the result using her Airtel phone number. Despite her initial claims and the subsequent controversy, Mmesoma acknowledged the accuracy of the narration by JAMB officials.

As part of the recommendations, Mmesoma has been asked to issue written apologies to JAMB, her school (Anglican Girls' Secondary School, Uruagu Nnewi), and the Anambra State Government.

Additionally, she will undergo psychological counseling and therapy to address the underlying issues that led to her actions.

The state government's decision to provide Mmesoma with professional support reflects its commitment to addressing the situation responsibly and ensuring the student's well-being.

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has made another significant announcement, declaring free education in all primary and secondary schools in the state.

This decision, which comes in response to the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and ensure that education remains accessible to all.

During an assessment tour at Ebenezer Primary School in Wukari, Governor Kefas emphasized that it is the government's responsibility to bear the expenses of education, and students should not be subjected to any fees. This declaration not only fulfills a campaign promise but also addresses the hardships faced by citizens due to the removal of fuel subsidy.

Governor Kefas has been committed to prioritizing quality education and has previously declared a state of emergency in the education sector. Just two days before this announcement, he had already reduced university school fees by 50 percent at Taraba State University in Jalingo. The governor's actions reflect his unwavering dedication to ensuring that education is accessible and affordable for all Taraba State residents.

The news of free education has brought joy to many students, who believe that this reduction in fees will significantly improve their lives.

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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has restated his administration's unwavering commitment to putting an end to water scarcity in Enugu metropolis and other towns across the state within a timeframe of 154 days.

The governor expressed his optimism that ensuring the availability of water would eliminate the need for individual water storage towers in households.

This assurance was given during a courtesy visit by members of the civil society organization, Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI), at the Government House in Enugu on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Governor Mbah had made a campaign promise to deliver safe and clean water to every home in the state within 180 days of assuming office. He emphasized that in the 21st century, residents of the state should have the convenience of turning on their taps and receiving water.

Additionally, the governor commended the organization for their interest in sanitation and hygiene, highlighting that by providing water to schools, hospitals, and markets, proper toilet facilities would also be made available, thus contributing to the eradication of open defecation.

“We think that Enugu should not be one of the states having water challenges because the state has plenty of water sources.