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Ikuru Urges Proper Engineers Use

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Rivers State Deputy Governor, Engr. Tele Ikuru, says Nigeria’s progress in terms of infrastructural development lies in the proper utilization of qualified engineers in critical sectors of the economy.

Engr. Ikuru said this yesterday when the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Port Harcourt Branch, led by its Chairman, Engr. Dennis Dania visited him in Government House, Port Harcourt.

“If this country wants to move forward we need to begin to focus on engineers and properly engage them, “Engr. Ikuru, who is also a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) said, stressing that the contribution of engineers is critical to national development, declaring that “it is time for the leadership of this country to focus on engineers, to put engineers where there should be engineers”.

Regretting that the power sector is still in the doldrums, the state Deputy Governor observed that “we can’t get power right in this country until we put square pegs in square holes,” calling on stakeholders to ensure the right thing is done and the right personnel utilized in the power sector.

He stressed the need for engineers to update their knowledge continuously in order to remain relevant in their profession, urging engineers in the State to contribute positively towards the building of the NSE’s proposed Engineering Resource Centre in Port Harcourt, expressing optimism that it would enhance their capacity to deliver on their jobs.

Earlier, Engr. Dania, who is also the Head Engineer, Federal Ministry of Works, Housing and Urban Development, Rivers State Office, expressed delight at the infrastructural revolution in the State, especially in the education sector, saying “I am pleased with what the Rivers State Governor, for the contributions to the Governor Amaechi led administration in the state.

He congratulated Engr. Ikuru on his appointment as the South/South representative on the Board of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), noting that “it is a great achievement to represent the South/South on the Board of COREN”, appreciating his efforts at repositioning the Port Harcourt branch of NSE, while commending his commitment to professionalism.

In a related development, the Rivers Sate Deputy Governor, Engr. Tele Ikuru, says the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is poised to ensuring that engineering practice in the country is standardized.

Engr. Ikuru said this yesterday while presenting a Communique on the outcome of a Meeting of Chief Inspectors of COREN, South/South. In Government House. Port Harcourt.

The State Deputy governor, who is also the Chairman, South/South Zone of COREN disclosed that this was part of the decisions reached at the meeting, decrying the anamlies associated with engineering practice in the country, stated that “this is both a proactive measure to standardize engineering practice and also a reaction to the sad incidences of collapsed buildings across the nation.”

“COREN will henceforth commence the process of regulating engineering practice in the South/South and ensure our presence is felt by companies industries and organizations Engr. Ikuru declared adding “we solicit the cooperation of engineering establishments and engineers to make it work easy.”

Engr. Ikuru who is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) stressed that “we want to ensure that companies engage engineers who are qualified, registered and authorized to practice in the country,” noting that “it is when we ensure that the right people are doing engineering work in the country that we can ensure that development is assured and properly done.”

Also speaking, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Rivers Stat University of Science and Technology (RSUST) and Chairman Engineering Regulation and Management COREN South/South. Professor Howells Hart, disclosed that COREN is working in tandem with tertiary institutions in the country and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to streamline curriculum content, staff and facilities in ternary institutions across the country to ensure that quality engineering graduates are produced.

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.
Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.
He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper,  7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.
He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin.  This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.
“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education.   We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”
Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic,  “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.
The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.
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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council  trains tra 1,000 teachers

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.
This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies
The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.
He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.
Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.
“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.
On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.
Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.
He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.
 Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo
Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.
He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.
He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.
According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.
Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.
She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa
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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.

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