Senator Ngwu moves to boost education in Enugu West, kicks off quiz competition tomorrow

The Senator representing Enugu West Constituency, Enugu state, Osita Ngwu has said that he is committed to boosting basic education and announced a quiz competition for secondary schools in the constituency.

Ngwu stated that the quiz competition is in fulfilment of his campaign promises to the people during the electioneering campaign.

Ngwu, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on human capital development, Francis Eneiga, on Tuesday in Enugu, disclosed that the competition would kick-off on October 4, 2023, in Awgu Local Government Area.

“We are committed to encouraging excellence among the student population in our zone. Education is key to the development of every society.

“Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu made several promises to the people in the course of his campaign and he has since hit the ground running.

“One of such promises is to boost education, make our people develop more interest in pursuing excellence; that is the essence of the school quiz.

“The winning school will smile home with N500,000; second position will get N300,000 while the third position will receive N200,000.

“There will also be a consolation prize of N50,000 for the fourth position”, the statement read in part.

He further stated, “that there would be academic sponsorship for teachers of the winning school.

“Already 10 students are already enjoying higher institution scholarships courtesy of the Senator.”