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Enugu State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, says the state’s Smart Green School initiativ is receiving massive support from international development agencies, donor organisations, and Nigerian diaspora communities.
Prof. Mbah, who disclosed this during an interview with journalists, described the ambitious education programme as the most widely supported and locally embraced project in the state’s recent history.
According to him, Enugu’s Smart Green Schools are not merely physical structures but hubs of integrated learning, community empowerment, and sustainable development.
He said “We are supported by prestigious grants and leading education sector partners,” Mbah said. “UNICEF, UNESCO, the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Education, the Universal Basic Education Commission, and numerous international foundations are all backing this effort. Our people in the diaspora are also lending their support. It’s not just a government project—it’s a movement.”
The initiative, introduced under the administration of Governor Peter Mbah, has taken root across all 260 political wards in the state, transforming the educational and social landscape of rural and urban communities alike.
The commissioner confirmed that virtually every ward in Enugu now has a Smart Green School, with only a few exceptions in single-village wards still under review.
He described the public reception as overwhelming, noting that communities have embraced the schools as a generational opportunity for transformation.
Southeastposts reports that under the Smart Green School initiative, each Smart Green School is designed to accommodate between 840 and 1,000 pupils and is operated by a cohort of 40 to 50 specially trained Smart Teachers.
Unlike traditional public schools, these institutions are designed to be fully self-sustaining just as schools are solar-powered, internet-enabled, and supported by an eco-friendly infrastructure that includes water systems, modern sanitary facilities, agricultural plots, and digital teaching tools.
Prof. Mbah said, “Every one of these schools has a farm, and the children are fed daily from the produce of that farm, subsidised by the state government,” Mbah explained.
He stressed that this approach reflects a philosophy of education that is holistic, practical, and future-oriented. Children are not only taught academic subjects but also gain hands-on experience in agriculture, environmental management, and digital literacy.
The Commissioner also pointed out that these innovations are supported by evidence-based planning and extensive collaboration with international experts. “We are not improvising,” he said. “We are using global research, technology, and best practices. These schools are not just the best in Nigeria—they are among the best in Africa.”
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