Education

Scholar Harps On Women Education

Published

12 years ago

January 20, 2014

An Islamic scholar, Hajiya
Halima Sani, has stressed the need for women to be educated to enable them play their role well in nation building.
Sani gave the advice in a paper entitled: “The Role of Women in Nation building’’ (Islamic perspective), which she delivered at the annual public lecture organised by the Abuja chapter of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN).
The lecture was organised to mark Maulud Nabiyyi or the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
“When you educate a man, you educate one person, but when you educate a woman, you educate a whole nation. She said, remarking that the woman is the family’s first instructor and the family is the first unit of the community.
“If, the family structure is strong and upright, the children will be responsible and righteous citizens, and this robs off on the larger society,’’ Sani maintained.
She noted the most important role for a woman, “is to be a good Muslim, living totally in conformity with the tenets of Islam’’, which demands truthfulness and sincerity from her.
“It is the duty of the Muslim woman to stand by the truth, shun dishonesty and falsehood, keep promises made and remaining chaste and trust worthy.’’
Sani said that the present generation had gone rotten, with people doing all forbidden acts, such as gambling, drinking alcohol, fornication, stealing, prostitution and dealing in drugs, because children were not being shown proper love.
She said that parents, especially mothers, are indirectly responsible for what their children become, because when she nurtures her children who are the leaders of the nation, the society will be better off.
In his remark, the Director-General of NTA, Alhaji Musa Mayaki, who was the chairman of the occasion, advised Muslim women to embrace education, to enable them perform their duties as mothers, better.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Chairman of the MMPN Abuja chapter, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the lecture was organised to educate and sensitise the public on the role of Muslim women in nation building.
Balogun, who is a Senior Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that women and men play distinctive roles in nation building, and that Islam did not relegate women to the background.
He explained that the MMPN was formed to among other things, cater for the spiritual advancement of Muslims and encourage literacy and intellectual pursuit.
“As media practitioners, we equally have our watchdog role to play in educating and sensitising the public on the need for tolerance and mutual understanding.’’

Education

UNIPort Senate Grants Two-Year Amnesty to U2010–U2018 Students

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8 hours ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers state has approved a special two-year amnesty for students admitted between the 2010/2011 and 2018/2019 academic sessions who were unable to complete their programmes within the stipulated period.

This was contained in a statement by the university public relations officer,Dr Sammy Kpenu and made available to the tide over the weekend in port Harcourt.

The statement stated that eligible students are expected to submit formal applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor through their respective Heads of Department for review and necessary consideration.

The statement further stated that the approval provides a renewed opportunity for affected students to return, regularize their academic status, and successfully complete their studies.

According to the statement the amnesty also offers a fresh opportunity to students who had issues related to overstaying or other challenges that forced them to discontinue their programmes, to return and complete their academic pursuits.

The statement however said that the deadline for submission of applications end on 31st May, 2026 and therefore urge the affected students to take full advantage of the window the amnesty provided to realise their academic dreams.

Education

Education Commissioner Seeks media collaboration in Rivers

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9 hours ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro

Education

“FPOG Bonny Deepens Learning With Hands-On Expedition to NLNG Nature Park”

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

The Tide

Academic expeditions and excursions take learning beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth, cultural understanding, and hands-on engagement with history, science, and nature. For the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, such outings are a strategic tool for bridging theory with practice.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Department of Science Laboratory Technology led students on an academic excursion to the NLNG Nature Park in Bonny. The team was led by the Head of Unit, Elizabeth Jumbo, alongside Ikor Peter, Usman Thaha, and Elekwachi Progress. The trip was designed to connect classroom instruction with real-life experiences.

According to the department, the excursion sought to deepen learning by linking theoretical knowledge with tangible, real-world exposure. The exercise also aimed to enhance student engagement and retention while promoting social-emotional skills such as collaboration and empathy. It further catered to diverse learning styles among the students.

Academic excursions offer clear benefits. Abstract concepts become concrete when students encounter them firsthand. A history lesson comes alive in a museum, while scientific principles are better understood in natural settings. Such interactive experiences are often more memorable than text-based learning alone.

The outings also build critical soft skills. Trips foster self-confidence, teamwork, communication, and resilience. They broaden cultural awareness and perspective by exposing students to new environments and ideas. For many, the experience sparks curiosity, promotes empathy, and can even influence future career paths.

At its core, the goal is to make learning personal, relevant, and interactive. The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny says it is committed to providing a compass to academic excellence through active learning, consistent organization, and holistic student well-being. The SLT excursion reflects that approach in action.