Education

2,000 Rivers Teachers To Benefit From Promotion Arrears

Published

10 years ago

December 7, 2015

An estimated 2000
teachers in Rivers State are billed to be paid their promotion arrears from 2009 – 2010.
Some of the affected teachers disclosed this to The Tide midweek, stating that they had been assured by the State Government.
Two of the teachers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that they had gone through the verification exercise which ended last week following the appointment of an 11-man committee by the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to investigate the non-payment of promotion arrears of teachers/staff of Senior Secondary School Board from 2009 and 2010.
“We have suffered since 2009 due to the non-payment of our promotion arrears. Nothing was done about it even when we made all efforts for the previous government to pay us.
“That is why we are happy that just few months after his being sworn in as Governor (Gov) Wike has decided that he is going to pay us. The fact that he listened to our short plea is indicative that he will pay”, they said.
When The Tide contacted chairman of the 11-man committee, Dr Godpower A. I. Nwogu, he affirmed that the committee was working assiduously to ascertain the genuine cases in order to make their report to the Governor.
Dr Nwogu, who is a commissioner II, in the State Civil Service Committee revealed that as at press time about 1500 teachers had been confirmed and that the number is likely to increase to 2000 and beyond.
The Tide’s investigation revealed that following the inability of the previous leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state to pursue the payment under the immediate past government, the present NUT leadership met with the State Governor on the issue.
Sequel to the meeting, the Governor set up the 11 –man committee to carryout a verification exercise to ascertain the actual number of teachers involved.
Other members of the committee are: Sir Mike Elechi, John Bamson, Ohuo Uche Uche Fred and Nkpogene O. Lucky.
Others are Okechukwu Nwadiukwu, Ody Patience Azubuike and Cyril Amaewhule. The rest are Nwala Innocent, Douglas, T. G. as well as Kinikanwo Elechi.

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Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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2 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The President of Rivers State Indigenous Language Teachers Association and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ,Rivers Language Centre, Port Harcourt.Dr Ovuchi J. Agwnu has described

Language as life that promote culture and identity of the people.

Ovuchi made in a press statement to commemorate the mother tongue day in port Harcourt over the weekend.

The statement call on parents to think about the future in a world where their kids would not sustain the language as handed over to them from antiquity.

” The Government should shift focus on the Youths as the hope of the Linguistic future. Every school should have an employed indigenous language teacher who will handle the mother tongue inculcation of the language of the immediate environment of each school.”

“Irrespective of the recent views on language teachings, we remain committed to sustaining our diversity as a people via language promotion.”

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

UNIPORT Hails Odusote’s Historic Appointment as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

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3 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has expressed profound pride over the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the milestone as historic and richly deserved.

In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the University’s management, staff, students, and stakeholders, the Vice-Chancellor, Owunari Abraham Georgewill, hailed the appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a landmark achievement for legal education and women’s leadership in Nigeria.

The University noted that Dr. Odusote’s emergence as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School in over six decades reflects the confidence reposed in her exceptional leadership capacity, professional depth, and administrative acumen.

UNIPORT further commended her outstanding tenure as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, where she was credited with visionary leadership, institutional strengthening, and strategic advancement of legal training.

According to the University, her proven record of excellence, integrity, and commitment to institutional development unmistakably positioned her for the nation’s highest legal education office.

Describing the appointment as a source of pride and inspiration, UNIPORT expressed confidence that Dr. Odusote’s leadership would usher in a new era of growth, innovation, and consolidation in legal education in Nigeria.

The University concluded by wishing her a successful tenure and assuring her of its goodwill, solidarity, and unwavering support as she assumes leadership of Nigeria’s foremost legal training institution.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

K-SAFE Calls for Increased Education Funding, Transparency in Kano

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1 week ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for sustained funding releases, improved transparency, and stronger focus on learning outcomes to consolidate recent gains in the education sector in Kano State.

The appeal was made by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-Chair representing civil society organisations, during a goodwill message at the 2026 Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting held in the state.

Addressing the Commissioner for Education, committee members, development partners, and other stakeholders, Dr. Halilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to civil society groups to participate in the high-level policy dialogue.

He commended the Kano State Government and relevant agencies for progress made in expanding access to education, strengthening teacher recruitment, and advancing non-formal and second-chance education programmes.

Dr. Halilu, however, stressed the importance of ensuring consistent release of funds to support ongoing reforms and programmes aimed at improving education delivery. He also urged authorities to enhance transparency in the implementation of education initiatives and place greater emphasis on measurable learning outcomes.

He further highlighted the need to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, particularly for vulnerable children, to ensure equitable access to quality education.

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According to him, sustained collaboration between government, civil society organisations, and development partners remains essential to strengthening education systems and improving outcomes for learners.

Dr. Halilu reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to constructive engagement and accountability, noting that civil society organisations are ready to work closely with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in education delivery in the state and across Nigeria.

He said the forum remains dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive education policies that will benefit all children.