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RSUBEB Gets 17 Motorcycles, Others To Monitor Schools In LGAs
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Ven. Fyneface Akah has procured 17 motor cycles, 24 HP Laptops, 24 Printers, and 23 Digital Samsung Tablets for effective monitoring and supervision of schools in 17 local government areas in the state.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at the board headquarters in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday, Akah said the items procured were purely for the purpose of educational administration of schools to ensure quality assurance monitoring and evaluation of the activities of administrators and teachers in the classrooms, especially in the rural areas.
He stated that the wisdom behind the procurement of the items was inspired by global changes in the development of the education system, which according to him, was moving from analogue to more digital system of school organisation.
He averred that both the federal and state governments were properly queuing in to the changes in other to ensure that the nation’s educational system was in conformity with the global standard.
The RSUBEB boss opined that the procurement has become a yearly event since his administration came on board, and described it as a particular percentage of marching grant attracted by the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike from the Federal Government fund occasioned by prompt contributions of the counterpart fund meant for the state.
He thanked the governor for not leaving any stone unturned in this regard, adding that the procurement of the E-equipment became necessary in order to ensure proper measurement of teaching and learning in schools.
“The 17 motorcycles provided for 17 local government areas in the state are to be used in the upland areas.
“It will help the chief supervisors of education and their staff to go round the schools in the rural areas to know what goes on there”, and urged the users of the items to handle them with care.
Akah disclosed that the Laptops and GPS equipment would be used by the evaluators in the development of data in line with the specifications given to them on the monitoring template.
He added that the equipment were procured with the funds made available, while expressing optimism that the board has trained its staff to ensure that proper hands were in the right places to guarantee credible and valid data as well as bring an end to arm-chair school supervision.
Earlier, in her address of welcome, the Director, Quality Assurance, Mrs Edith Jack, had thanked the Board Chairman, Ven. Fyneface Akah, for the prompt release of funds towards the procurement of quality assurance items that would enhance the basic education service delivery in the state.
Items procured are: 24 HP Laptops and 24 Printers, 23 Digital Samsung Tablets, 17 (boxers) motorcycles, among others.
Present at the brief ceremony were board commissioners, directors and supervising directors and chief supervisors of the 23 LGAs in the state.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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