By Chinaza Osigwe
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has described the Public-Private Community Partnership (PPCP) as the winning strategy for accelerating Nigeria’s development.Speaking during the commissioning of a newly renovated block of classrooms at St. Jude’s Secondary School, Ihiala — executed by the Keystone Bank Educational Support Initiative — the Governor stated that no sector can drive development alone.He noted that education remains a barrier breaker, adding that public education is the most effective tool for bridging social and economic gaps. Soludo commended the steady growth of public education in Anambra State and urged public-spirited individuals and organisations to emulate Keystone Bank in fostering a more equitable and just society.Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, lauded the Governor’s education policies, stating that his achievements in the past three and a half years have made Anambra the state with the least number of out-of-school children. She also appreciated Keystone Bank for its contribution to the sector.Chairman of the Board of Directors of Keystone Bank, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, and the Managing Director, Mr. Imam Hassan, described the project as a “seed of hope” inspired by the Governor’s vision for education in the state.
