Education
Monarch Hails Ban On Tuition Fees Hike
The Paramount Ruler/Nyerisi Eli Woji, King (Dr) Leslie N Eke has described Governor Nyesom Wike’s action to halt the planned increment of fees in all tertiary institutions in Rivers State as an opium and healing balm in the education sector.
The royal father who also is the Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Woji in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area at the weekend.
He pointed out that without the governor’s timely intervention, most parents/guidance would have pulled their children/wards out of school.
Eze Eke stressed that there was no better way to demonstrate commitment in the education sector than what the Governor has done.
According to him, most people in the state were full of joy upon hearing the information, adding that it is both an opium and a healing balm.
He recalled how Nigerians have been faced with hardship in recent times, and wondered how parents could have coped in meeting up with their kids’ academic demands.
The Eze Woji VII, further charged the drivers of the tertiary schools in the state not to sabotage the Governor’s effort by introducing any unnecessary kind of payments
Another group he said, that benefitted from the governor’s executive order was the non-indegens whose schools, he said were the lowest in all state owned tertiary institutions across the country.
He explained that Governor Wike, through his latest action, has so far, proven that he was determined to make Rivers State a hub of academic excellence.
The Monarch also, tasked the students to reciprocate by taking seriously all their academic tasks and shun anything that would not promote peace in the state.
Still on the part of the students, he warned against cultism and other vices in campus, saying that such was not in the school calendar and should be avoided.
He has also called on the Federal Government to toe Wike’s path and trim down the charges in its tertiay institutions so as to accommodate those with little or no means of livlihood.
It would be recalled that the management of tertiary institutions in the state have concluded plans to increase school fees, if not the timely intervention of Governor Nyesom Wike.
Education
Promote Learning In Boychild, Sanwo-Olu Tells Stakeholders
The wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advised stakeholders in the education sector to promote learning opportunities for the boychild.
Speaking at the 60th anniversary thanksgiving reception of Eva Adelaja Girls’ Secondary Grammar School, Bariga, Sanwo-Olu maintained that there should be equity in education.
The old girls of the school held a week-long event to celebrate their alma mater at 60.
Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the wife of Permanent Secretary, of Health District 4, Dr Modupe Bowale, said “We should promote educational opportunities in male children and they should also be given the orientation on how to achieve their potential. No child should be left alone.”
She also advised that the girlchild should not be subjected to harrowing experiences, adding that a culture of silence should not be encouraged.
“Girlchild should be encouraged to fulfill her potential while we pay attention to her excellence, knowledge, skills, and opportunities. We must all speak up for the girlchild and seek justice for affected persons.”
Also speaking, Global President, EAGSGSOGA, Mrs Rhoda Ayinde, explained that the milestone (60th anniversary), was a testament to the enduring legacy of excellence and achievement the school had upheld.
Education
Monarch Advises Pupils To Embrace Postive Learning , Shun Cultism
The traditional ruler of Otumara community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, has advised pupils and children to shun cultism and embrace positive learning for a brighter and more rewarding future.
Kalejaiye, who is the grand patron of Lagos Mainland and Yaba Local Government Schools Sports Officers Association, gave the advice at the annual Inter-House Sports competitions of Lagos Mainland Local Government Primary School, Ijero Baptist Primary School, and Eleja Primary School held last Thursday and Friday at the schools’ premises.
The traditional ruler urged the pupils to be conscious of their safety and environment and report any suspicious moves, physical harassment, or anyone trying to lure them into cultism or take advantage of them to their teachers or parents.
He said, “We thank Almighty God for making this sports event a successful one. I commend all participants in various categories of sporting events, including the teachers, pupils, and handlers in both schools. I must say, the event was well-packaged. Congratulations.
“Ijero Baptist Primary School is very dear to my heart, not just because the Omolara Kalejaiye Lemon House is sponsored by me but because I began my primary school education here before I left when I was in primary 2”.
“In fact, walking into the school premises brings to my mind the memories of yesteryears. I give God all the glory for that.
“To the pupils, the best advice I can give, and that which I have always been giving, is for you to be good children to your parents, teachers, and your neighbors.
“You should always obey your parents because being attentive and an obedient child is rewarding both now and in the future. Don’t join cultists and don’t associate with bad friends.
“Face your education for a brighter and more rewarding future. Let me ask you, is cultism good or bad? As you are aware that cultism is bad, don’t join it. We are now in an age where cultism is being introduced to primary schools.
“You are the leaders of tomorrow, and that tomorrow is what you are preparing for today. For a brighter future that lies ahead, if anybody tries to lure you into a bad company or cultism, report such to your teachers at school or if it is at home, don’t hesitate to report such a person to your parents.
“Always remember at all times to be a good child and a good ambassador of your school.”
The highpoint of the sports events was the presentation of trophies and cash gifts to the first, second, and third places by the grand patron.
Education
Tanker Crushes Fresh Graduate After Clearance In Abia Poly
A yet-to-be identified tanker last Tuesday, reportedly crushed a fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Ezekiel Mary Ogechi, in front of the institution.
It was gathered that the deceased, who studied accounting, was at the Polytechnic carrying out academic clearance in preparation for the National Youth Service Corps scheme
Ogechi was said to have made a distinction in accounting and received a scholarship from an organisation to do a post-graduate course.
However, the tragic incident occurred after carrying out the clearance and crossing the road when a tricycle hit her before she was crushed by a moving truck.
According to the source angry students of the Polytechnic mobilised a protest after Ogechi was found lying under the truck.
The source said: “Unfortunately, she was hit by a tricycle while trying to cross to the other side of the road; before she could get up, she was then crushed by a fast moving truck.
“The management of the Abia State Polytechnic and the Students Union Government of the institution saved the day as the angry students were begged to calm down.
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