Education
Fashion Promoter Tasks Schools On Local Fabrics
A top fashion promoter, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, has told parents and school authorities to embrace ‘ankara’ as school uniforms, rather than patronizing foreign fabrics.
Ademiluyi, who made the call in an interview with newsmen last Wednesday in Lagos said that embracing ankra would make Nigeria to save the foreign exchange usually expended on importing fabrics.
She said that, the measure would also promote the Made-in-Nigeria policy being promoted by the present administration.
Ademiluyi, the promoter of the yearly Africa Fashion Week carnival, spoke at the end of a cultural show, organised by her organization for school children and their parents in Lagos.
She said that, the show was a prelude to the Africa Fashion Week, scheduled for London, from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12 in Freemasons’ Hall, London.
“Let us teach our children how to dress in wrappers and head gears,” she said, noting that, this would instill love for indigenous fashion among the upcoming generation.
“Nationals of many developed countries proudly wear and promote their indigenous attires in their countries, why should our case be different in Nigeria.’’
She said that, encouraging our children to wear our local Ankara and indigenous costumes would stop them from going into extinction.
According to her, the moment these children prefer the foreign fashion, there will be an automatic rejection and denial of the home-based fabrics and outfits.
“In fact, there is nothing wrong if we adopt Ankara as school-uniform materials, against the foreign fabrics like the jean trousers currently been adopted by most schools as a Friday wear,” she said.
Ademiluyi said that the African fashion had grown so big in London that it had become a promotional tool for the country and it currently had a high demand internationally.
“African fashion industry is currently worth $31 billion internationally, so we must collaborate to promote it within our country, starting with our children because it is rich.
“ In trying to infuse our culture with the western world, we must not forget the value it is worth, people should not fail to see the beauty and richness of the Nigerian culture,” she said.
She further advised school managements to adopt the local fabrics as a compulsory dress code for their staff to boost the indigenous culture.
“The way many developed countries have adopted suits as a formal dress code, so we can transform our local fabrics to an official outfit in offices, homes and even schools,” she said.
Ademiluyi, a promoter of Africa fashion in London and Nigeria, lauded the current acceptance of local fabrics in Nigeria.
She said there was need to make the children and parents embrace the concept the more.
“Countries like India and the United Arab Emirate (UAE) ensure that their nationals dress in their local fabrics to promote their cultures.’’
She commended some Nigerian establishments that had adopted the wearing of Ankara as their Friday outfits and advised them to wear it beyond Fridays.
She said that the 7th edition of African show in August, in London, would feature over 100 designers that would promote African fashion before the international community.
Education
‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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
Education
Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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
Education
Administrator Inspects School

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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