By Ijoo Bosco
Magwi County Caretaker Commissioner Lam Francis Gabriel has commended the Caretaker Minister of General Education and Instruction, Ibwaha Lucy Allam, for her efforts to improve educational standards across Eastern Equatoria State.
The commissioner made the remarks on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the minister, where he acknowledged her work over the past two months in addressing challenges facing the education sector.
Lam called for stronger cooperation among government officials, education stakeholders, and communities to promote peace and establish a safe and conducive learning environment for children, particularly vulnerable learners across the state.
He also assured the minister that Magwi County had put in place a conducive environment for examination candidates to undertake their examinations without disruption.
In her response, Minister Ibwaha Lucy Allam welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for the commissioner’s visit, urging local authorities and education stakeholders to strengthen their commitment to improving the quality of education.
She encouraged the commissioner to regularly visit schools, engage teachers, and monitor teaching and learning activities to ensure learners continue receiving education despite the challenges confronting the sector.
The minister acknowledged the difficulties facing teachers and schools, assuring stakeholders that the government was working towards addressing their concerns.
She further revealed that her office was maintaining daily communication with the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction, expressing hope that ongoing engagements would begin producing positive results in the coming weeks.
Commissioner Lam Francis Gabriel was accompanied by a delegation comprising representatives from all payams and administrative areas of Magwi County.
The visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between the county administration and the state Ministry of General Education and Instruction in advancing education and creating better learning opportunities for children across Eastern Equatoria State.