Akwa Ibom Deputy Speaker Raises Alarm on Education Emergency After ARISE Quiz Exposes Gaps

The Deputy Speaker of Akwa Ibom State, Kufreabasi Edidem, highlighted the education emergency in the state after the ARISE Quiz competition exposed significant academic deficiencies. The event revealed a decline in academic standards, with alarming instances of schools failing to answer questions despite presenting their best students.

Edidem stressed the need for immediate intervention, including addressing teacher shortages and infrastructure deficiencies. The state's focus on agriculture, science, biology, and other subjects was also emphasized, with a pledge to enhance the quality of science teachers and school infrastructure.

The initiative received commendation from key stakeholders in the education sector.