Education

Dickson’s Relocates COE To Sagbama

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14 years ago

July 2, 2012

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has relocated the State College of Education from Okpoama in Brass local government area to Sagbama, saying that the decision was done in the best interest of the state.

The Governor stated this when Okpoama Kingdom Council of Chiefs in Brass Local Government Area of the state visited him at Government House, Yenagoa.

Governor Dickson, who was reacting to a protest letter presented to him by the people of Okpoama to relocate the teachers’ training institute back to Okpoama, said the decision was taken by government to place the college in a more strategic area where it can be easily accessed as well as achieve its objectives within record time.

The Governor, said that soon the minimum requirement for teachers in the state will be the National Certificate of Education (NCE), explained that government is poised to ensure the commencement of academic work at the college as soon as possible.

He urged the people to see government’s decision as one done in the interest of the people without malice, fear or favour.

He disclosed that the Maritime Academy which will take the place of the College of Education would be a world class facility where people can be trained in maritime activities.

The Governor described Okpoama as ideal for the academy project due to its strategic location, adding that the institute when fully established would play a very leading role in the training of the manpower needed in the maritime industry.

Commenting on the Nembe-Brass Road Project, which contract has been revoked Dickson said Julius Berger has been invited to do a costing of the road project and that soon government would re-award the contract to a more competent firm.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Okpoama Kingdom Council of Chiefs, Chief Wapaebinyo Amade-Obasi, said the visit was to appeal to the State Government to rescind its decision to relocate the College of Education.

According to him, the people have made so much sacrifice towards the establishment of the College noting that it had to relocate the secondary school that was in place for the purpose of the college.

He also called on the state government to complete the Nembe-Brass road to link the Brass Island to the rest of the country and the world, stressing that the people would benefit from the gesture.

Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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14 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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15 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.