Education
WAEC: Govt, Teachers To Blame For Students’ Failure
The Zonal Co-ordinator
of West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in Rivers State, Mr Ubaka Humphrey has blamed governments and teachers for the failure of candidates in the two compulsory subjects (Mathematics and English) of the last Senior Secondary School Examinations (SSSE).
Mr Humphry, who stated this in an exclusive interview with The Tide, Thursday, hinted that although the candidates and parents also contributed to the failure, the bulk of the blame should go to government and the teachers.
On the part of government, he said, non sustainability of policies on education has contributed immensely to the poor educational system in the country.
Today, this government will come, introduce one programe, tomorrow, another government will come and introduce another programe,” he said.
Beyond this, the WAEC boss said both government and school proprietors seem to be comfortable employing unqualified teachers.
“Most of the teachers are not qualified. If you now have somebody who does not have basic foundation in teaching, to teach the students, you will found out that there is bound to be crisis in the system,” he said.
According to him, candidates on their part, currently dedicate lesser time to study preparatory to writing examinations.
“Most of our students don’t read anymore some always look out for people to write for them, hence the increase in examination malpractice.”
As a contributory factor, Mr Humphrey stated further, parents/guardians currently indulge in providing what they regard as one form of help or the other for their children /Wards toward ensuring that they pass their exams.
Some Parents, he said,” are ready to pay money at all cost to ensure that their children pass the examinations. Some of them even hire mercenaries to write their children.
A statement by the Head of National Office of WAEC, Mr Charles Eguridu stated that a total of 1,605,248 registered for the last SSSE.
Out of these number, 864,096 were males, while 729,346 were females.
Mr Eguridu revealed that a break down of the results of the 2015 May/June exams states that 616,370 candidates, representing 38.66 per cent obtained five credits and above including Mathematics and English.
He, however, stated that there was a marginal increase in this years result compared to that of last year in which 529,425 candidates, representing 31.28 per cent obtained five credits and above, including English and Mathematics.
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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