Education
Proprietress Tasks Parents On Children’s Moral Guide
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mond Stars International school, Port Harcourt, Mrs Helen Oboka, has urged parents and guardians to give moral guide and financial support to aid their wards and children in order to better their lives in the society.
Mrs Oboka, who stated this during the first “professional day,” organised by the school, last wednesday, at rumuosi, port harcourt, said moral guide and financial support to children would go a long way in alleviating evey form of violent act in the lives of their children.
“As parents, you must give your children the moral guide and financial support in the choice of his/her profession… if you allow your child, who is a future leader to drop out of school, he/she can only be a nuisance to the society,” she emphasised.
Stressing on the importance of the theme “towards a great future, mrs oboka noted that “the childe is the centre of every activity we carry out in this school.”
In his presentation titled, “career foundation,” Mr peter akpan, guidance and counseling expert, stressed the need for career counselors to sensitise children from pre-nursery to enable them direct their focus on what to become in future.
Mr Akpan stated that as much as every one aspires to be a professional and pursue a career that is meaningful and fulfilling, not every one achieves it.
According to him, many people are in jobs that make them feel bored, unmotivated and frustrated: “imagine spending at least 40 hours in a week on a job that you don’t enjoy, it means for a large proportion of your life time, you will be both unfulfilled and unhappy.”
he explained that, for this reason, every body needs guidance in the selection of a career, and the best time to get it is as a child.”
Speaking on the topic,” how to be a journalist,” Mr Soibi Max-Alalibo, a Deputy editor of The Tide newspaper gave 10 tips for young aspiring journalists.
They are inspivation, education, competition, job opportunities, location, process, timing, remuneration, relationships and risk/reward.
He explained that as in most fields of endeavour, “something or somebody must inspire you to be a journalist,” but “you need education in a relevant field to be a qualified journalist.
He noted that while there is intense competition in securing a good job, which is usually located in urban areas, the process of getting the job is highly dependent on the commitment of the individuals,” who should start writing for publication early enough because at the end of the day, you find that what ever you publish becomes part of your curriculum vitae.
Mr max-alalibo, therefore urged the young aspiring journalists to be focused early in life and keep good relationships at all stages, knowing that these relationships are possible news sources.
Highlight of the occasion include the dedication of the school hall and presentation of young professionals dressed in relevant out fits.
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.