The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mina Tele Ikuru, has inspected eight six-classroom blocks being executed by the member representing Etche Constituency 1 in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Ignatius Onwuka.
The inspection, conducted on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, covered the constituency projects spread across the eight wards of Etche Constituency 1.
The projects, which include toilet facilities, are at various stages of completion and are expected to improve access to quality education and provide a conducive learning environment for pupils and students in the area.
Speaking during the inspection, Dr. Ikuru, who represented the Commissioner, commended Hon. Onwuka for his commitment to educational development and community growth.
She noted that contributions from well-meaning individuals could accelerate the achievement of basic literacy and numeracy across Rivers State.
According to her, if individuals provided children with essential learning materials and supported them through school, the state would make significant progress in ensuring that every child acquires fundamental reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Dr. Ikuru reiterated Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s position that “Education is Everything,” stressing that every child deserves access to quality education and that no child should be left behind.
She also urged residents of Etche, particularly the host communities, to take ownership of the facilities and protect them against vandalism, theft and other acts of destruction.
The Permanent Secretary expressed concern over the vandalism and looting of educational facilities provided through the efforts of public-spirited individuals in some communities.
She called on community leaders, parents, youths and other stakeholders to ensure the protection and proper maintenance of the facilities for the benefit of present and future generations.
Dr. Ikuru added that the Ministry of Education appreciates individuals and stakeholders whose initiatives complement the government’s efforts towards improving school infrastructure and providing quality learning opportunities for children across the state.
Schools inspected included Ite High School, Obite; Government Secondary School, Isu; Community Secondary School, Ozuzu; and Community Secondary School, Akwu-Obuo, among others.
