In a strategic move to overhaul the state’s foundational education sector, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has announced the appointment of Dr. Justina Chinyere Anyadiegwu as the Chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB).

The appointment, confirmed in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, on April 22, 2026, positions a veteran academic at the helm of the state’s basic education management.

Dr. Anyadiegwu transitions to this role from her current position as the Provost of the Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. With a career spanning over three decades, she has garnered extensive experience teaching across all levels of the Nigerian education system—primary, secondary, and tertiary.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.Ed. Language Arts/English: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
• M.A. English Language: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
• Ph.D. English Language and Literature: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

As an Applied Linguist, her expertise focuses on active learning strategies and inclusive language education, making her a specialist in modern pedagogical techniques.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Anyadiegwu has been a pivotal figure in teacher development. Between 2012 and 2014, she served as a consultant trainer for the British Council, specializing in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and the Teaching Knowledge Test.

She is also recognized as a Master Trainer for the British Council’s Strengthening Teachers’ English Proficiency (STEP) program, designed to enhance the classroom communication skills of basic education teachers nationwide.

Her previous contributions to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in Anambra State include facilitating Oral English training, phonics, and phonemic awareness. These initiatives were instrumental in equipping teachers with the necessary skills for improving word recognition and reading fluency among students.

The Soludo administration expects Dr. Anyadiegwu to leverage her vast administrative and linguistic background to drive the transformation of the universal basic education system, ensuring a higher standard of literacy and instructional quality for Anambra’s youth.