Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has offered scholarships to three pupils of Boys Secondary School, Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area.
The beneficiaries, who constructed a miniature power generating set, house and car respectively, included a SS2 pupil from Ikéngà Aguata, whose scholarship will be up to university level as well as a Primary 5 pupil, who wants to proceed to seminary school after his secondary school education.
Announcing the scholarship during the inauguration of an auditorium renovated by the alumni association of the school, Soludo said the children’s feats were a practical demonstration of the knowledge they had acquired.
He said the innovations were at the foundation of what his administration is trying to promote, stressing that the resources available to government could not do development work alone.
“The children signify that the emphasis is not only on what you know, but what you can do. These kids have demonstrated it.
“When some people call me sometimes, I keep asking them what problem they intend to solve for Ndi Anambra. The principles combined to produce these items are the very essence of our gathering.”
The governor appreciated the old boys of the institution, particularly Dom Okafor, an engineer, for embarking on the project.
“This is a celebration of our development model, which is PCPP because the resources available to the government for development are low.
“The roads we have flagged off already is costing about N100 billion, not to talk of other engagements in health and other sectors. Even if you multiply what is contributed to government by five, it’s barely enough to provide all that is needed.
“This is why we emphasise this PCPP model. What individuals and communities can do is at the heart of development.
“There are many communities that have taken it in their hands to develop their places. Ninety-nine per cent of what government needs for development is in private hands.
“Part of our job is to mobilise the people to contribute their quota and take charge.”
The benefactor, Okafor, said he was influenced by the drive to give back to society and wished more spirited individuals would come on board to develop the society, starting from their local domain.
