Education
NGO Wants Consistency In Education Policy Implementation
Malam Bello Dogondaji, President, African Network for Bamboo and Raltam (ANBAR), has stressed the need for consistency in policy formulation and implementation in the education sector.
Dogondaji, who is the Chairman of the Parent Teachers Association of Model Islamic Schools, Kubwa, was commenting on the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision to restore the junior secondary component of the Unity Colleges.
He told newsmen in an interview last Saturday in Abuja that the 6-3-3-4 system of education introduced in the ‘80s, was a well thought out policy and wondered why the junior secondary component of it was excised from the Unity Colleges.
Dogondaji noted that the component was removed after the 6-3-3-4 system had been operated successfully for many years.
“The removal of the junior secondary component of the unity colleges created a gap in the country’s education and many parents whose children were affected were in a dilemma as what to do to give their children wholesome education.
“The FEC should be commended for rescuing the country’s education from the inconsistency in policy implementation, which has been the bane of the country’s education,’’ he said.
Dogondaji expressed the need for Muslims to collaborate and cooperate in the establishment of schools that would cater to the needs of their children.
“Our children need to be given the opportunity to acquire Islamic and western education at the same time and this can best be provided by Muslims through collaboration and cooperation.
“Unless we come together and collaborate to establish model schools, we cannot achieve the objective of giving our children the kind of education that they need,’’ he said.
Commenting on the same issue earlier in his opening speech at the Prize Giving Day of Model Islamic Schools, Malam Abdusha-shakoor Alatise, the Head Teacher, stressed the need for states in the Northern part of the country to discard the almajiri system.
“They should introduce model Islamic schools like ours, which offer integrated Islamic education and enroll all almajiris into such schools,’’ he said.
Alatise said that graduates of the almajiri system were deficient educationally and could not fit into modern society, adding that they could only survive by doing menial jobs or begging.
He said that the almajiris system should be done away with because the almajiris were deprived of parental care, while at the same time facing an uncertain future.
Our correspondent reports that the highlight of the occasion was the presentation of prizes to the best students and certificates to the graduating students.
Education
‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, emphasised the need for students to go beyond academic achievements during the university’s 43rd Convocation ceremony.
The theme, “The University Culture In Practice, The IAUE Experience,” highlights the importance of embracing cherished traditions and intellectual values that define great universities.
Prof. Onuchuku encouraged the new graduates to work hard and persevere, noting that their convocation marks a new beginning in their careers and personal lives. He emphasised that they must prove themselves worthy of the certificates and prizes they have received.
According to him, out of 2,887 first-degree graduands, four made First Class, 403 secured Second Class Upper, 2,030 got Second Class Lower, and 450 graduated with Third Class. Additionally, 1,492 postgraduate students graduated, including 306 PhD holders.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), praised the university’s commitment to academic excellence and institutional maturity. He commended the Acting Vice Chancellor for achieving full accreditation for 47 academic programmes and implementing the NUC’s Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards.
The administrator urged the new graduates to uphold the positive values instilled in them by the university and strive for continuous knowledge and improvement.
By: King Onunwor
Education
Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

The Niger Delta Students Union Government, Rivers State Chapter (NIDSUG), has suspended its planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) state office in Port Harcourt. The suspension followed an intervention by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju.
The students had planned to protest on Thursday, citing alleged neglect by the NDDC, particularly in welfare and capacity-building programmes for students from the state. However, after the police intervention, the students agreed to participate in a roundtable discussion with the commission to address their concerns.
NIDSUG leader, Comrade Loveday Njoku, expressed dissatisfaction with the commission’s alleged exclusion of students from benefiting from its programmes. He presented a seven-point demand, including the reintroduction of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Njoku emphasised that education is crucial for community development and urged the commission to invest in the future leaders of the state.
The students warned that if their demands are not met, they will resume the protest and occupy the state commission office until their demands are addressed. Despite previous attempts to reach out to the commission’s management team, the students claimed their efforts were unsuccessful.
By: Akujobi Amadi
Education
Administrator Inspects School

As part of efforts to improve the welfare and overall quality of education for students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Sole Administrator, Sir (Dr.) Clifford Ndu Walter DSSRS, FCAI, JP, paid an unscheduled visit to Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi.
During the visit, Sir Walter expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the school and its surrounding environment. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the education sector, stressing its critical role in nation-building.
“I have visited the primary school in Ogbogoro, and now I’m here at the Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi. I am not satisfied with what I’ve seen,” he stated, indicating that more surprise visits to schools would follow.
To address the issues, the Sole Administrator directed the Council Engineer to commence process for rehabilitation of the school.
The visit was part of a broader initiative aimed at conducting on-the-spot assessments of educational facilities to determine the level of intervention required by the local government council.
Dr. Walter also assured the teachers of his unwavering commitment to revamp the school and improve the learning environment for both staff and students.
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