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N41.3bn Basic Education Fund Unaccessed -Wike

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The Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said that state governments were yet to access N41.3 billion meant for basic education development.
In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Minister, Mr Timothy Akpoili, the minister urged states yet to access their funds from Universal Basic Education Commission, (UBEC) to do so to develop education in their areas.
The statement, issued in Abuja on Wednesday, said the minister spoke at a two-day National Education Summit, organised by the House Committee on Education.
“The appeal is in the interest of our children,’’ the minister said.
He noted that if states failed to access the N41.3 billion meant for education development , it would be difficult for them to develop education in their areas.
“This singular act shortchanges the basic education sector and children resident in their domains.
“We must all be committed to making education a top priority and follow the lead of the Federal Government under President Goodluck Jonathan.
“The states need the fund to restructure and reposition the education sector to its pride of place and sustain national development,’’ the minister said.
He said that the failure of states to access the funds hindered the needed development in the basic education sub-sector.
The statement pointed out that basic education was the constitutional responsibility of states and local government.
“To ensure that no Nigerian child is left behind, UBEC has disbursed a total of N409,456,994 Special Education Funds to 20 states this year, ‘’ the minister said.
He said the disbursement was to supplement and encourage individual state’s efforts in providing infrastructure, instruction materials and learning aids for children with special needs.
In his address, the representative of the Chairman, House Committee on Education, Rep. Johnson Adeoba, said that education, as a social strategy, was pivotal to national development.
He said that it was obvious that the education system needed review to reflect the goals of the 21st century.

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‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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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

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Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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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

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Administrator Inspects School

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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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