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LG Boss Charges Teachers On Upbringing Of Pupils, Students

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The Chairman of
Emohua Local Government Council in Rivers State, Chief Tom Aliezi, has called on teachers in the area to ensure proper upbringing of pupils and students in order to disabuse their minds from indulging in crimes and other criminal activities in the society.
Aliezi made the call while playing host to the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Emohua branch at the council’s headquarters last Thursday.
He said that it would have been a herculean task for some prominent members of the society to attain their present status, if not for the intervention of teachers in their formative days.
The EMOLGA council boss disassociated himself from the popular view that teachers rewards are in heaven and added that the profession remains the noblest due to its role in children’s upbringing.
He also appealed to members of NUT in the area to use their God-given talents to raise the children to enable the society achieve peace and development.
The chairman, in a way to support the union assured them of all necessary assistance to aid them in giving quality education to the students in the local government.
Earlier, the state Chairman of NUT, Comrade Lucky Nkpognne, pointed out that teachers were trained to educate the students on how to choose the right path to follow.
Nkpognne was of the view that his members were saddled with the necessary training that could help in returning the society to shape.
Also speaking, the EMOLGA Chairman of the union, Comrade Nnamdi Dike thanked the chairman for the privilege and promised to be more dutiful.
Meanwhile, Aliezi has also called on batch B NYSC members posted to the area to be dedicated to duty.
He said that the corps members must keep themselves for the main purpose of their posting to the area and not to look for cheap ways of excusing themselves from duty.
According to him, all attempts must be in line with Governor Nyesom Wike’s plans to provide quality education for Rivers people.
He assured them of adequate security throughout their service days.

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‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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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

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Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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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

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Administrator Inspects School

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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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