Education
RSG To Construct New Convocation Arena For UNIPORT
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has stated that the state government would construct a befitting convocation arena for the University of Port Harcourt.
Speaking, last Saturday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, when the Main Organising Committee of the West African Universities Games (WAUG) visited him, Wike asked the university to present the design and cost implications of the arena to the state government for further action.
He also directed the state Commissioner for Education, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja to take steps to connect the Elechi Amadi Complex completed by his administration for the university to electricity.
While expressing surprise that the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social Sciences buildings were yet to be completed, Wike said that his administration would continue to support the growth of University of Port Harcourt.
The governor expressed happiness that the West African Universities Games was holding in Port Harcourt; saying that the sports fiesta would further sell the state to the international community.
He said that Rivers State remains safe for national and international events, assuring that his administration would remain focused on the promotion of the state.
Wike assured that the state government would host all the athletes at the end of the sports fiesta on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Earlier, Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, Prof Ndowa Lale, had thanked the governor for assisting the university to host the games.
Lale said that the financial intervention of the Rivers State Government helped the University of Port Harcourt to escape heavy sanctions that would have been imposed on the institution if it had failed to host the sports fiesta.
The vice chancellor commended the Rivers State governor for several infrastructural interventions in the institution, and pleaded with him to approve the construction of a befitting convocation arena for the university.
The West African Universities Games are holding at the University of Port Harcourt between November 3 and November 10, 2018.
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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