Education

Educationist Tasks NUC On Accessible Varsity Education

Published

8 years ago

May 7, 2018

The National Universities Commission (NUC) and other stakeholders in the education sector have been called upon to constitute a committee to make university education more accessible and result-oriented for the teeming population seeking tertiary education in Nigeria.
A seasoned educationist and former Zonal Director, Ministry of Education, Opobo/Nkoro LGA, Senibo Geoffrey Festus Toby, said that the commission and other stakeholders should be disturbed about the nation’s growing population and the high demand for higher education.
Speaking with The Tide on Wednesday at Opobo Town on the need for making education more accessible in Nigeria, Toby stressed that Nigeria’s 143 universities could only accommodate 500,000 students which represent 67 per cent of admission seekers.
According to him, “Nigeria currently is projected to be the third largest population by the year 2050. The concern of NUC and other stakeholders should be on how to educate this number of population when the need arises”.
He stressed that the NUC just commissioned team headed by a renowned scholar, Prof. Peter Okeb Ukolato to bring out acceptable blue-print that will help the nation to survive the population, explaining that the commission should also ensure that Nigerian universities catch up with global happenings.
Toby commended some Nigerian universities for partnering with United Kingdom’s University of Bradford for joint research and teaching.
As he puts it, seven Nigerian universities have signified interest to join the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) championed by the UK’s University, such as the University of Port Harcourt, University of Benin, Rivers State University, University of Calabar, Akwa Ibom State University, University of Uyo, Niger Delta University and African University.
WTUN, he noted is a consortium of universities committed towards the provision of professional and vocational courses with excellent job prospects for graduates in Nigeria.
He, however, stated that the global university should run staff and students exchanges as well as joint teaching and research programmes.
The former education boss stressed on the need for the nation to entrench peace education in its institution’s curriculum.
Toby added that education was vital to the promotion of peace and mitigation against conflict in Nigeria.

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Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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10 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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10 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.