13/08/2026
*OGUGUA BAGS PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL SAFETY AWARD, RECEIVES HONOURS ON BEHALF OF GOVERNOR SOLUDO AND PRESIDENT TINUBU*
The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence by Child School Safety and Security International (3SI) for his outstanding commitment to promoting safe, secure, and child-friendly learning environments across schools in Anambra State.
The award, presented by the Chairman of Child School Safety and Security International, Hon. Andy Onyeakanam, recognized Dr. Ogugua's remarkable contributions to strengthening the education sector through policies and initiatives that prioritize child protection, school safety, quality education, and the overall welfare of learners. The recognition also acknowledged his commitment to advancing Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo's transformative education agenda, which places the well-being of every child at the centre of educational development.
In the same ceremony, Dr. Ogugua received special awards on behalf of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in recognition of their leadership and sustained support for policies that promote safer schools, child protection, educational advancement, and national development.
Speaking during the presentation, Hon. Andy Onyeakanam commended Dr. Ogugua for his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to creating a safer and more conducive learning environment for children. He noted that the honours were reserved for leaders whose policies and actions continue to make meaningful impacts on education and child safety in Nigeria.
Responding, Dr. Ogugua expressed profound appreciation to Child School Safety and Security International (3SI) for the recognition. He dedicated the award to Governor Soludo, the education stakeholders in Anambra State, teachers, parents, and pupils, while reaffirming his commitment to sustaining policies that guarantee quality education in a safe and secure learning environment for every child.
