Education

RSU Lauds Alumni On COVID-19 Sensitisation Campaign

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5 years ago

February 8, 2021

The Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University (RSU), Prof. Nlerum Okogbule, has commended the university’s Alumni Association for embarking on a Sensitisation/ Free Distribution of Hand Sanitisers Campaign against the Coronavirus pandemic.
Okogbule made the commendation during the flag off of the campaign in his office in Port Harcourt, recently.
Okogbule expressed delight that graduates of the institution were concerned about the impact of the global pandemic on the affected individuals and all sectors in the country, stating that the campaign would consolidate on the measures already put in place by the Rivers State Government to fight the dreaded virus.
While revealing that the university had equally contributed to the state government’s efforts in the fight with the donation of over 100 cartons of hand sanitisers to the ministry of health, the vice chancellor promised that the university would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that it adheres to the laid down protocols as well as becoming outstanding within and outside the country.
Earlier in his address, the National President, RSU Alumni Association, Prince Anyanate Kio, said the association decided to begin her sensitisation campaign against the COVID-19 in the University, as a way of giving back to her Alma Mater.
Kio lauded the university’s management for the provision of resources that aided the department of chemistry to commence the production of hand sanitizers, expressing the association’s pleasure to partner with the department to promote the product.
Kio assured the vice chancellor that the association would continue to work in synergy with the management of the university to ensure that the dreams of the founding fathers were actualised.
The alumni president further lauded the Wisdom to Wealth and Development Foundation, Hon. Kelly George, Chief Mrs Constance Amala and other members of the association for their financial contributions towards the success of the campaign.
Highlight of the sensitization campaign was the presentation of hand sanitisers and flyers containing tips on how to prevent the virus to the vice chancellor.

By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu

Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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2 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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2 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.