Educational Reform: Governor Soludo Appoints Veteran Linguist Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu as New ASUBEB Chairman

 ​In a move to further overhaul the state's educational framework, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has approved the appointment of Dr. Justina Chinyere Anyadiegwu as the Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB). Dr. Anyadiegwu, a seasoned academic with over three decades of experience, transitions into this role from her current position as Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe.

Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu

​The appointment of Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu marks a strategic step in Governor Soludo’s vision to provide quality, inclusive, and standardized basic education for every child in Anambra. Dr. Anyadiegwu is not just an administrator; she is a "teacher’s teacher" whose career spans all three levels of the Nigerian education system—primary, secondary, and tertiary.

​A Profile of Academic Excellence

Dr. Anyadiegwu’s credentials reflect a deep commitment to the mastery of language and pedagogy. She holds a B.Ed. in Language Arts/English from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, alongside an M.A. and Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. As an Applied Linguist, her expertise lies in active learning strategies and inclusive education—skills that are critical for the foundational years of basic education.

​International Expertise & Local Impact

Before this appointment, Dr. Anyadiegwu earned a reputation as an elite trainer on the international stage:

• ​British Council Consultant: Between 2012 and 2014, she served as a consultant for the British Council on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
• ​Master Trainer: She led the "Strengthening Teachers’ English Proficiency" (STEP) program, which focused on improving the classroom English of basic education teachers across Nigeria.
• ​UBEC Collaboration: She has been a vital consultant for the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), particularly in teaching phonics and phonemic awareness to help pupils improve word recognition and reading fluency.

​What This Means for Anambra Schools

With Dr. Anyadiegwu at the helm of ASUBEB, the state expects a shift toward more modern, communicative, and inclusive teaching methods in primary and junior secondary schools. Her background in teacher development suggests that we will see more rigorous training programs for Anambra teachers, ensuring that the "Soludo Solution" reaches the very foundation of the state's school system.

​As a vastly experienced administrator and renowned linguist, Dr. Anyadiegwu is expected to hit the ground running to ensure that Anambra remains a leader in the Nigerian educational space.