Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has celebrated his class five teacher, Chief T.N. Ezenwaka who just clocked ninety years old.
He described the nonagenarian who was his “Government teacher” back in Class 5 at Uga Boys Secondary School as an excellent and impactful teacher who had left lasting impression on him and many other students.
Speaking during a mass celebrated in his honour by the Bishop of Ekwulọbịa, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpalaeke, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Uga, Aguata Council Area, Soludo eulogized Ezenwaka’s teaching skills, selflessness and commitment to the education of students.
He said, “T.N, as you are fondly called, we have come to celebrate you at a ripe age of 90. You have trained lots of people, including myself and Cardinal Okpaleke. Your former students are making waves all over the world.
“You’re indeed an outstanding teacher who dedicated his life to educating the younger generations. Your selflessness and commitment to the education of students have earned you admiration and respect among your students.”
Ezenwaka’s 90th birthday was a moment of celebration and reflection as his former students, including Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpalaeke, showed up in large numbers to honour him and mark his legacy as an outstanding teacher.
Students from various schools in Uga also conveyed their appreciation to Governor Soludo for his unwavering support for education.
They expressed gratitude for his efforts in improving teaching and learning and providing opportunities for their academic growth, and honoured him as “Ochendo Awka”.
