Education
FG To Release White Papers On Visitation Panels
The Minister of Educa
tion, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has disclosed that the white papers on visitation panels to Federal Polytechnics and Colleges of Education across the country would soon be released.
Shekarau, who made this known during an impact assessment visit to the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, Gombe State, expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to respond to all the demands of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and Colleges of Education Staff Union (COASU) to forestall future industrial actions by the unions.
He said the white paper retrieved from the office of the secretary to government of the federation is currently receiving attention at the Federal Ministry of Education headquarters stating that the report of the Needs Assessment to Colleges of Education has been received and undergoing review by the Federal Government.
According to him, the leadership of ASUP and COASU has adequately been briefed on actions taken by the Federal Government to address the demands of the unions, which had led to protracted strikes by the two staff unions.
The minister said the impact assessment tour was to see firsthand, the level of progress made by tertiary institutions in terms of implementation of various intervention funds made available to them for infrastructure development in order to improve on teaching and learning environment.
Shekarau, who inspected numerous projects at the institution, including two 300 capacity auditoriums constructed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), also commissioned a twin lecture theatre at the college.
According to him, education remains critical towards effective transformation of the country, adding that, President Jonathan has accorded the sector priority place in his development agenda.
He appealed to staff and students of the college to reciprocate the gesture of the Federal Government in its efforts to revamp the education through the ongoing massive infrastructural development and improvement in condition of teaching and learning in public institutions across the country.
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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