By our reporter| Bornu state governor, Babagana Zulum, has promoted Obiageli Mazi, a class teacher, to assistant headmistress for her dedication to work.
The Abia state born teacher’s rise to her new position began on Friday during an unscheduled inspection to assess public institutions in the state, by the governor to Shehu Sanda Kyarimi 2 Primary School around 6:30 am to see how the school’s infrastructure could be improved.
On getting there, the governor discovered that Mazi, a level 12 teacher, who has been teaching in the state for 31 years, was the only one who had resumed for duty.
Impressed by her commitment to work, governor Zulum rewarded her with a cash gift of N100,000 on the spot.
The governor also directed Shettima Kullima, executive chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), to review Obiageli’s position, her qualification (NCE) and recommend her promotion.
The governor said, “Yesterday, as early as 6:30 in the morning, I paid an unscheduled visit to Shehu Sanda Kyarimi 2 Primary School to see how we can improve the infrastructure therein and I met teacher, Mrs. Obliageri Mazi, an Igbo Christian from Abia State who served for 31 years in the Borno state. Although it was very early, I met none of the teachers and their pupils on ground but only her.”
“Her gender, tribe, religion or state of origin does not surprise me but her passion, enthusiasm, dedication, commitment and above all patriotism do surprise me a lot.
“As a government, we are mightily proud of her!”
Obiageli was subsequently recommended for promotion.
And on Saturday, Shettima Kullima, executive chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), announced her promotion after his recommendation was approved by the governor.
“Even though the woman was not a graduate, her 31 years teaching experience and commitment coupled with an executive order by the governor have earned her the promotion,” Kullima said on Saturday.
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