Education

Maritime School Matriculates 343 Students

Published

15 years ago

December 6, 2010

Lagos Aviation and Maritime Business School last weekend matriculated 343 new students in her second matriculation edition in Port Harcourt campus over the Weekend.

The event which was marked with a book launch took place at the Holy Rosary Secondary School, Port Harcourt.

In his remarks, the Rector of the institution, Dr. Udowu Emeka, disclosed that the school has been in manpower training and development for about 10 years with specialisation in Maritime, Aviation, Hotel and tourism, business Management, Computer Science and engineering, Petroleum resources management, logistics, security technology and mass communication. He said over the years, the programmes of the school have platform for other professional disciplines as well as all level studies and that the school is affiliated with many tertiary institutions.

“The business of Rivers State sea/air ports have made ideal for maritime and aviation related activites and the quest for manpower to utilize the structure and resources formed the basis for the programme, with a view to fire-up the creative skills of unemployed youths making them technocrats and not moguls”, he said.

While launching the book entitled: “Effective communication in French” to mark the occasion, the Chief launcher, Mr. Victor Akingbulu, said that the book is capable of lifting one to ultimate level of being bilingual, just like the author and called for knowledge of foreign languages in the maritime aviation industry.

However, the president of the Franco phone women Association of Nigeria, Mrs Monima Helen Adeniyi, stressed the importance of French language in Nigeria adding, that giving priority to study foreign languages would smoothen dealings of international affairs. Mrs Monima Adeniyi maintained that language is power, and that French is known as the first diplomatic language in the world and a dominant language in the ECOWAS nations which Nigeria belongs. The book reviewer, Mr. Moses Omligbe noted the effective use of French in the entire West Africa and its high teaching in both primary and secondary schools, imploring the matriculants to grab a copy of the book for its relevance to their career.

The author of the book, Mr. Julius Mboka, assured that it is a collectors item especially for French scholars seeking for higher height.

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Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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9 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The President of Rivers State Indigenous Language Teachers Association and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ,Rivers Language Centre, Port Harcourt.Dr Ovuchi J. Agwnu has described

Language as life that promote culture and identity of the people.

Ovuchi made in a press statement to commemorate the mother tongue day in port Harcourt over the weekend.

The statement call on parents to think about the future in a world where their kids would not sustain the language as handed over to them from antiquity.

” The Government should shift focus on the Youths as the hope of the Linguistic future. Every school should have an employed indigenous language teacher who will handle the mother tongue inculcation of the language of the immediate environment of each school.”

“Irrespective of the recent views on language teachings, we remain committed to sustaining our diversity as a people via language promotion.”

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

UNIPORT Hails Odusote’s Historic Appointment as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

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9 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has expressed profound pride over the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the milestone as historic and richly deserved.

In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the University’s management, staff, students, and stakeholders, the Vice-Chancellor, Owunari Abraham Georgewill, hailed the appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a landmark achievement for legal education and women’s leadership in Nigeria.

The University noted that Dr. Odusote’s emergence as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School in over six decades reflects the confidence reposed in her exceptional leadership capacity, professional depth, and administrative acumen.

UNIPORT further commended her outstanding tenure as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, where she was credited with visionary leadership, institutional strengthening, and strategic advancement of legal training.

According to the University, her proven record of excellence, integrity, and commitment to institutional development unmistakably positioned her for the nation’s highest legal education office.

Describing the appointment as a source of pride and inspiration, UNIPORT expressed confidence that Dr. Odusote’s leadership would usher in a new era of growth, innovation, and consolidation in legal education in Nigeria.

The University concluded by wishing her a successful tenure and assuring her of its goodwill, solidarity, and unwavering support as she assumes leadership of Nigeria’s foremost legal training institution.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

K-SAFE Calls for Increased Education Funding, Transparency in Kano

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1 week ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for sustained funding releases, improved transparency, and stronger focus on learning outcomes to consolidate recent gains in the education sector in Kano State.

The appeal was made by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-Chair representing civil society organisations, during a goodwill message at the 2026 Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting held in the state.

Addressing the Commissioner for Education, committee members, development partners, and other stakeholders, Dr. Halilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to civil society groups to participate in the high-level policy dialogue.

He commended the Kano State Government and relevant agencies for progress made in expanding access to education, strengthening teacher recruitment, and advancing non-formal and second-chance education programmes.

Dr. Halilu, however, stressed the importance of ensuring consistent release of funds to support ongoing reforms and programmes aimed at improving education delivery. He also urged authorities to enhance transparency in the implementation of education initiatives and place greater emphasis on measurable learning outcomes.

He further highlighted the need to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, particularly for vulnerable children, to ensure equitable access to quality education.

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According to him, sustained collaboration between government, civil society organisations, and development partners remains essential to strengthening education systems and improving outcomes for learners.

Dr. Halilu reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to constructive engagement and accountability, noting that civil society organisations are ready to work closely with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in education delivery in the state and across Nigeria.

He said the forum remains dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive education policies that will benefit all children.