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Proprietor Laments Dearth Of Maths Teachers In Nigeria

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The Proprietor of Precious
Stones Montessori School, Port Harcourt, Engr. Chibuzo Chibuokem, has identified dearth of competent teachers, especially in Mathematics and the Sciences in the country as one of the key challenges the school has to contend with.
Another major challenge, he explained, is multiple taxation by various groups claiming to represent one level of government or the other.
Engineer Chibuokem, who stated this onFriday, in an exclusive interview during the school’s Graduation/Award-giving Ceremony, said lack of enough teachers in Mathematics and Science subjects in the country was a major challenge.
“The major challenges we have is getting good, qualified and committed teachers. In fact, Mathematics and Science teachers are scarce.
“Many of them (teachers) can teach Arts subjects, but not Mathematics or the sciences,” he said.
In order to check the trend, he explained, “we have to groom the teachers in sciences and Mathematics.  We bring people to teach our teachers in Maths and sciences.”
Explaining the challenge of multiple taxation, the proprietor said various people claiming to be officials of various parts of government demand and collect the same tax from the school.
“Ministry of Health, Environmental Sanitation, Local Government, all come for exactly the same thing. These challenges are capable of affecting the school’s quest to achieve its vision, which is to lay concrete foundation in the life of every child, spiritually, mentally, socially and psychologically, and set them on proper path for global distinction,” he said.
However, Engr. Chibuokem said, the school had been able to achieve some of its visions so far. According to him, graduands of the school have excelled in various academic and other pursuits.
“In the 2014/2015 academic year, our pupils came tops in the whole Rivers State in Mathematics competition. So, our child is the Rivers champion of Rivers Man Mathematics Competition,” he said.
Engr. Chibuokem also noted that a graduand from the school also came tops in the last Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) examination.
On her part, chairman of the Parents, Teachers Association (PTA) of the school, Mrs. Vera Benjamin confirmed the standard of the school in terms of bringing out good products.
According to her, it is in recognition of this that the PTA decided to give awards and prizes to pupils and teachers who have contributed to the success story of the school.
“We decided to encourage the teachers by giving them prizes/gifts, and also to some of our children who excelled in their academics, especially in Maths and English,” she said.

 

Sogbeba Dokubo

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‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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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

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Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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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

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Administrator Inspects School

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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.

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