Education
RSPPSB Wants Tourism, Law In School Curriculum
The Chairman, Rivers State Post-primary Schools Bard (RSPPSB), Chief Allwell Onyeso, has called for the inclusion of tourism and law in the curriculum of both primary and post-primary schools.
Chief Onyeso, made the call when the Association of Field Reporters (AFIRS) led by its chairman, Wariso Wariso, paid a courtesy visit on him.
The former commissioner of education said the idea is to teach children on the need to know their rights and how to manage tourism.
He reasoned that on early exposure to tourism, will among other things, enable them to be self-employed.
According to him, it was high time the Nigerian government thought about a replacement for the oil sector should the industry cease to be viable in the future.
He was of the view that when the children are well-packed from the primary and post-primary level in the aspect of tourism, that it would open a new window in their lives.
The RSPPSB boss, regretted that Nigeria is yet to utilise its available tourism sites, citing that countries like Egypt is solely depending on tourism.
Commending the state government for the level of development in the education sector, he said his office would continue to encourage sanity in the system.
AFIRS members not to limit their activities to schools in the township alone, but to find out time to visit schools in the localities in order to ensure that all is going well in the area.
Earlier the chairman of the group (AFIRS), Mr. Wariso Wariso, has appealed with the RSPPSB chairman on the need to partner with the association.
Wariso, narrated how the group was of a great assistance to past RSPPSB Chairmen, adding that his team would do all within its reach in order to add colour to the rapid educational growth in the state.
He lauded Chief Onyeso, for this quick response to some of the group’s plights, as he prayed God to protect him and his team.
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
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
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.