Education
RSG Gets High Rating In Primary Education Dev
Rivers State Government
has receive high rating in the area of primary education among the comity of states.
Former coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the South-South geopolitical zone Mr. Emenike Umesi said in a chat with The Tide in Port Harcourt that the primary schools were well-equipped to meet the modern standard of primary education adding that the such gesture by the state government has boosted the morals of parents to send their wards to public schools.
Umesi said that the primary education remained the foundation of every level of education adding that a neglect of it would result in poor performance of students at the higher levels of education noting that a good foundation was necessary at the primary level.
He said “the foundation of education is very important and a focus on it will determine the performances of the secondary and tertiary students Rivers State government has given us this foundation and must say it is doing better than all other states at the model primary level. That is expected at this level is the anonization of work staff and adequate facilities like chairs, tales, ICT gadgets and others which the state has already put in place at primary level”.
Umesi noted that the state has performed at the other levels of education.
According to him “at the secondary level, there are so schools and model ones which the state is ???? on. We need to remember that the then College of Education (COE) was affiliated to the University of Ibadan, later it became independent of itself and new it is a university”.
He said “we have a fast growing University of Science and Technology (UST), well established College of Arts and Science, Federal Government Technical College (Omoku) and at the middle the school of Nursing and School of Science and Technology generally at tertiary level, the state has progressed to having three universities sited in the state which it is contributing maximally to ensure its proper functioning to met the education needs of the state”.
However, some stakeholders the education sector of the state have called on the government to expedite actions in the completion of some of the rural model primary schools for it to complete favourably with its counterparts at the urban areas.
A principal of one of the model secondary schools in the state who pleaded animosity said “though the government has tried in this areas, it still needs to do more. Some of these schools especially at the rural places are still not functioning because for some, the building is yet to be completed and some others, are yet to be equipped for learning.
Lady Godknows Ogbulu
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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