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Expert Wants Impementation Of National Policy On Education

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A Professor of History and Policy Analysis in Education, Prof Livinus Ogbondah, has called for the full implementation of the National Policy on Education even of the special needs for an achieved inclusive education in the country.
Ogbondah made the call while delivering the 29th Inaugural Lecture of the IgnatiusAjuru University of Education (IAUOE), entitled”Systemic Dysfunctionalities In Nigeria’s Education System: Which Way Nigeria?, at the University’s Main Campus, Rumuolumeni, PortHarcourt, Thursday.
Ogbondah noted that special education was a customised educational programme designed to meet the unique needs of persons with special needs that the general education programme cannot cater for, adding that these persons are provided with inclusive education services in schools which normal persons attend, in appropriate general education classes directly supervised by general teachers.
He said that the inclusive education , a concept, developed by the United Nations Education……provides for the teaching of all children in regular schools not just those with disabilities as well as allowing them the opportunity to fully participate in regular classroom activities regardless of disability,race or other characteristics.
While noting that efforts have been made by governments to establish special schools corresponding and identifiable with the nature of handicapping conditions, Ogbondah said however, that more work needed to be done considering the number of physically challenged children/individuals in the country.
The education expert averred that every society of the world, including Nigeria, has individuals with high level of intelligence – of cogitation, reasonability, ability, capabilities and capacities, maintaining that a deliberate inclusive form of education be established for not just the  educational but technological development of the nation.
 Regretting that Nigeria has only one gifted and talented school, located in Niger State, Ogbondah stated that the number would not suffice in the quest to harness the potentials of the children.
“It is of course intelligence that is used for making technological advances, building new machines, discoveries and space stations. It is intelligence collectively deployed and utilised that will determine if society will advance, stagnate, decline or extinct. The gifted and talented education in Nigeria need to be accorded a pride of place for technological development and advancement of the nation, Nigeria”, he said.
Ogbondah said”, unfortunately, Nigeria has only one gifted and talented school in Niger State, known as Sulejah Academy for secondary school level. How can Nigeria with her teeming population have only one gifted and talented school for the country? Definitely, it will be difficult to harness the potentials of these special children”.
Describing the situation among myriads of challenges in the primary, secondary and tertiary levels as dysfunctionalities in the nation’s education system, the Don said, the Nigerian education system is a time bomb, ready to explode, if conscious efforts are not made to revitalise, resuscitate, remodel, revamp, rehabilitate, revive, renovate, rebrand, review and more importantly ensure full implementation of the National Policy on Education”.

By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu

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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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