Nigeria's
longest serving primary school teacher, Mr.
John Chukwuemeka Nwafor was on Tuesday, December 20, conferred with the
prestigious "AFRICAN EDUCATION AMBASSADOR" award, for his immense
contribution to human development.
Nwafor was presented with
the award by the African Educationists Project (a group of eminent African
educationists) in partnership with Integrated Business School, at Presentation
Secondary School, Ogbaku in Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State.
Speaking
during the presentation of the award, Prof.
E.A.O. Ikenga-Dennis, International Coordinator, African
Educationists, said that Nwafor was
elected to be honoured for his exemplary performance in his career as an
AFRICAN EDUCATION AMBASSADOR, having taught over 10,000 Nigerian children in an
unprecedented career that has spanned 64 years and still counting.
Prof. Ikenga reteirated that Nwafor stands as an inspiration to the
younger generation in a profession that no longer appeal to the young anymore.
In
his acceptance remarks, Nwafor said
that he was grateful to receive the award of African Education Ambassador.
"I
am happy to be recognized for my role in the advancement of knowledge in
African continent. When I look back at the day I chose to dedicate myself to
teaching, I feel fulfilled. I am glad I have spent 64 calendar years of my life
impacting knowledge and values to over 10,000 Nigerian children.
I
would like to dedicate this great award to hundreds of thousands of Nigerian
children who have the privilege of passing through my tutelage. Here is a call
to do more and I will stay true to my calling till I die", said Mr. John Chukwuemeka Nwafor.
That's inspirational. Congratulations to him.
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