Education

I’ll Remain Focused In Transforming RSU – Didia

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9 years ago

June 5, 2017

The Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University (RSU), Prof Blessing Chimezie Didia, has said that his administration would remain focused in the transformation of the institution despite the dwindling economy.
The university don stated this last Wednesday when members of the Nigerian Youth for Peace and Democracy (NYPD), paid him a courtesy visit in his office, at the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.
He further said his administration has put in place the enabling environment that would guarantee effective teaching and learning as well as ensure the promotion of good welfare of both staff and students.
He added that the decision to allow backlog of carryover of 700 students spanning over 10 years and beyond the opportunity to rewrite their examinations and graduate from the institution was difficult, but borne out of the desire to save the future of the affected students and would-be leaders of tomorrow.
While enjoining them to continue in the good work they were doing, he also urged the NYPD to remain focused in re-orientating the youth and engaging them in meaningful ventures that would attract investors to the state, adding that the much-needed inflows of investment and investors would elude the state, if kidnapping and other social vices were allowed to thrive.
Earlier, the leadership of the Nigerian Youth for Peace and Democracy (NYPD) had hailed the Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof Blessing Chimezie Didia, for his transformational initiatives in the institution.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Comrade Caleb Essien, said the vice chancellor’s monumental achievements and developmental strides were exemplary and worthy of emulation.
Essien said the visit was in line with one of the goals of the NYPD to identify with individuals, corporate organizations and government agencies, who have successfully delivered on their mandates to the benefit of the people, state and country.
While listing the areas the VC has excelled in delivering the institution’s mandate, Essien revealed that all reports collated from both staff and students show highly remarkable milestones achieved since Didia’s assumption of office.
He stated that NYPD was ready now more than ever before to support and promote good governance at all levels in the state, and commended the vice chancellor for his achievements, just as he gave him kudos for his fatherly deposition towards the students, especially in giving those with backlog of carryovers the opportunity to rewrite their examinations to enable them graduate.

Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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15 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The President of Rivers State Indigenous Language Teachers Association and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ,Rivers Language Centre, Port Harcourt.Dr Ovuchi J. Agwnu has described

Language as life that promote culture and identity of the people.

Ovuchi made in a press statement to commemorate the mother tongue day in port Harcourt over the weekend.

The statement call on parents to think about the future in a world where their kids would not sustain the language as handed over to them from antiquity.

” The Government should shift focus on the Youths as the hope of the Linguistic future. Every school should have an employed indigenous language teacher who will handle the mother tongue inculcation of the language of the immediate environment of each school.”

“Irrespective of the recent views on language teachings, we remain committed to sustaining our diversity as a people via language promotion.”

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

UNIPORT Hails Odusote’s Historic Appointment as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

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16 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has expressed profound pride over the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the milestone as historic and richly deserved.

In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the University’s management, staff, students, and stakeholders, the Vice-Chancellor, Owunari Abraham Georgewill, hailed the appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a landmark achievement for legal education and women’s leadership in Nigeria.

The University noted that Dr. Odusote’s emergence as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School in over six decades reflects the confidence reposed in her exceptional leadership capacity, professional depth, and administrative acumen.

UNIPORT further commended her outstanding tenure as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, where she was credited with visionary leadership, institutional strengthening, and strategic advancement of legal training.

According to the University, her proven record of excellence, integrity, and commitment to institutional development unmistakably positioned her for the nation’s highest legal education office.

Describing the appointment as a source of pride and inspiration, UNIPORT expressed confidence that Dr. Odusote’s leadership would usher in a new era of growth, innovation, and consolidation in legal education in Nigeria.

The University concluded by wishing her a successful tenure and assuring her of its goodwill, solidarity, and unwavering support as she assumes leadership of Nigeria’s foremost legal training institution.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

K-SAFE Calls for Increased Education Funding, Transparency in Kano

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1 week ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for sustained funding releases, improved transparency, and stronger focus on learning outcomes to consolidate recent gains in the education sector in Kano State.

The appeal was made by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-Chair representing civil society organisations, during a goodwill message at the 2026 Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting held in the state.

Addressing the Commissioner for Education, committee members, development partners, and other stakeholders, Dr. Halilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to civil society groups to participate in the high-level policy dialogue.

He commended the Kano State Government and relevant agencies for progress made in expanding access to education, strengthening teacher recruitment, and advancing non-formal and second-chance education programmes.

Dr. Halilu, however, stressed the importance of ensuring consistent release of funds to support ongoing reforms and programmes aimed at improving education delivery. He also urged authorities to enhance transparency in the implementation of education initiatives and place greater emphasis on measurable learning outcomes.

He further highlighted the need to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, particularly for vulnerable children, to ensure equitable access to quality education.

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According to him, sustained collaboration between government, civil society organisations, and development partners remains essential to strengthening education systems and improving outcomes for learners.

Dr. Halilu reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to constructive engagement and accountability, noting that civil society organisations are ready to work closely with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in education delivery in the state and across Nigeria.

He said the forum remains dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive education policies that will benefit all children.