Education
FCT To Revisit Closed Schools – Director
The Quality Assurance
Department (QAD) of the Education Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is to revisit the over 500 illegal schools closed down in the area.
Director, QAD, Mr Ayuba Didam, confirmed this development to newsmen in Abuja.
He said that already Proprietors of some of the affected schools were at the department to comply with the department’s guidelines to enable their schools resume operation.
He, however, stated that “their coming to the department does not mean they should go ahead to commence operation.
According to him, they must be certified and cleared by the department before they will be allowed to resume operation.
He said the seven Zonal Offices in the FCT had been directed to ensure that all the schools that were closed down, remained closed.
Didam stated that henceforth, the department would be engaging the services of security operators while on visitation to schools to check possible breakdown of law and order.
“The next time the department will be going out to revisit the schools, security operatives will be involved, not like the previous visits, where only our workers were involved.
“We have written to the agencies intimating them of our planned visit and we are expecting them to be part of the exercise so that even if anyone has the intention of doing anything, security will be there,’’ he added.
According to Didam, intending proprietors are supposed to seek approval before establishing schools so as to ensure monitoring and quality control.
The then Acting Secretary, Education Secretariat, Mrs. Naomi Bilkis on July 19, led staff of the secretariat to Durumi, where she ordered the closure of the illegal schools in the area.
She said that zonal officers were mandated to monitor private schools closely to ensure that all those closed down were not reopened.
She noted that in spite of the challenge of increasing influx of people into the FCT, causing a rise in the demand for qualitative education, the FCT Administration was working hard to provide classrooms for all children in approved schools in the area.
She advised parents to use the holiday period to enroll children in approved private and public schools.
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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