Minister for Education Jimmy Uguro, MP has thanked the staff of the Ministry of Education for a successful 2022 academic year despite many challenges and difficulties.
The Ministry of Education is made up of the Teaching Service Commission, the Office of Libraries and Archives and the Department of Education.
“Despite the many challenges and difficulties experienced, including being locked out of your office due to rental issues, you all have performed well our core functions, roles and responsibilities as expected.”
“Because of your commitment, hard work and perseverance, we have successfully implemented a number of our policies and programs and also achieved a number of our targets including the presentation of the 2021 Annual Report for the Department to the Parliament on Wednesday, November 30. I sincerely thank you all.”
Minister Uguro also thanked the Government for the funding allocated to implement education programs and policies in 2022.
“I also thank the Marape/Rosso Government for its unwavering commitment and support to the education sector by fully funding the tuition fees and project fees for this year.”
“I have instructed the Department not to release funds for the project fees this year because the academic year closes in a few days’ time. I have also asked the Department to liaise with the banks to close all school bank accounts when schools close for the holidays and open them again when the academic year opens in 2023.”
The Minister also thanked all the teachers, students and parents for their support throughout the year and added that he looked forward to their continued support in 2023.
“I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy new year.”