Speech by a school girl in which she addressed the importance of technical education has earned her N50 million.
She had also acknowledged her state governor in the speech for what she said he had done and the hope that he would do more.
“Your Excellency, technical education gives students the opportunity to learn practical skills in areas such as electrical installation, welding and fabrication, automobile technology, building construction, computer technology, and other vocational fields”, the school girl Davina Ogheneovo, said in her speech at the commissioning of a model technical college in Oghareki, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta state.
“Your Excellency, as students, we understand that the future belongs to those who are properly educated and equipped with relevant skills. We therefore consider the establishment of this college a valuable investment in our future.
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“We will take our studies seriously, protect and maintain the facilities, use the skills we acquire responsibly, strive for excellence in both academic and technical education, become responsible citizens who will contribute positively to our communities and make the Delta State Government proud,” she added
The anchor of the school girl’s speech was :
“Your Excellency, if I were 18, be sure you have my vote, because I believe you will do more in renewed hope for more agendas,” she said.
An impressed Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori there and then, announced the ₦50 million reward
“My friends, my brothers, I want to support her education with 50 million Naira”, a video shared on Instagram by Gbaramatu Voice captured the governor as saying.
Davina, had delivered the speech on behalf of the students.
She had welcomed the governor and other dignitaries to the ceremony, describing the commissioning as a a new beginning for students of the institution.
The Eagle reports that the state-of-the-art Model Technical College in Oghareki, is equipped with modern workshops, laboratories, classrooms, and student and staff accommodation.
Three additional model technical colleges—at Irri (Isoko South), Kiagbodo (Burutu), and Akugbene (Bomadi)—will be completed and commissioned before December 2026.
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