Education
RSG Presents Ebola Preventive Materials To Schools
The RSG has provided
Ebola preventive materials for all model primary schools in the state to be distributed on resumption of the new academic session.
The materials include thermometers buckets, soaps and hard sanitizers.
Speaking during the presention of the materials at the Township Model Primary School 1, Moscow Road, PH the State Commissioner for Education, Dame Alice Lawrence – Nemi, said the gesture is in fulfillment of the government’s concern for the safety of people and teachers in the state.
She used the forum to commend the state Governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi and Commissioner for Health, Dr Sampson Parker, for the proactive steps taken in curtailing the Ebola virus Disease (EVD) in the state.
The Commissioner stated that the provision of the EVD preventive materials was also in fulfillment of an earlier promise made to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to ensure the safety of their lives.
Also speaking at the occasion, Dr Parker charged the teacher to put the materials to use in their various schools.
He noted that, “though the state is free from Ebola, the fight against the dreaded disease is still on, the awareness for the disease is still on.
He also used the opportunity to urge residence in the state to continue to maintain personal hygiene, noting that, while teachers should take any pupil that develop high fever to the nearest health facility, sick children should not be allowed to come to school.
“Yes, we have won the battle against Ebola in Rivers State, but the war against Ebola is not over, and we must all be alert, we must continue to keep our environment clean”, Dr Parker said.
While commending the State Government for its efforts in checking the spread of the EVD in the state, the state NUT chairman, Chief Godfrey Nwosu assured that teachers will reach out to health officials any time they have serious health challenge in their various schools.
He also assured that the state NUT will duely inform its national body of the receipt of Ebola prevention materials in the state, noting that with this, teachers in the state are now eager to return to classes.
Cross sectionof participants during a language curriculum development workshop at State Primary School Olanada, Rumuola Port Harcourt recently. Photo: Egberi A. Sampson
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
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
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.