Education
Involve Marketers In Programme Executions – NIMN Boss
The inability of govern
ment at all levels in Nigeria to carry along professional marketers in their programmes has been identified as one of the major problems responsible for poor implementation of policies.
The President, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), Mr Tony Agenmonmen, stated this at the 1st Annual Rivers State University Marketing Academic Conference, held in Port Harcourt.
Agenmonmen said, in spite of the fact that marketing is the hub of economic activities, it is being relegated in the formulation, and execution of most important and strategic public policies and advised those in authority to always consult professional marketers adequately in their programmes for the desired change, promising that NIMN is ready for any collaboration that would take the national economy to the next level.
He particularly called on the Nigerian Export Promotions to carry along professional marketers, stressing that only professional marketers can identify better opportunities and make inputs that can stimulate trade and economic activities.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Blessing Didia, in his address while declaring the Two-Day event open said the theme of the event, “Re-inventing the Wheel of Nigeria’s Economic Growth Through Marketing: Where Are We Now?” is very apt in view of the state of the nation’s economy.
The Vice Chancellor who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Boma Oruwari, said marketing is very important in production since products and services remain where they are until they are marketed.
He stressed the need for emphasis to be laid on production in the country for the nation to get out of its recession.
The Conference Chair/Head Department of Marketing, Dr Gladson Nwokah, said the conference was born out of the desire to profer solution to the recession challenging the economy of the nation.
He said since the new dispensation particularly from 2015, the nation has been having economic meltdown, financial scarcity, with dollar exchange rate higher increasing poverty rate, “so we in marketing felt we should see how we can go about it to mitigate the situation”.
The Head of Department expressed worry that in spite of the fact that the African Continent is the second largest in the World, Africa is least in internet usage.
Nwokah however, remarked that Nigeria is growing in internet and social media usage but stressed the need for them to use the social media in marketing good ideas and products, instead of social jokes.
The Head of Department explained that universities from both Nigerian and foreign counties attended the media edition of the conference with about 35 high quality researched papers in various aspects of marketing were presented.
Chris Oluoh
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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