Education
Mrs Wike Harps On Proper Education Of Girl Child
The Wife of Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike has called for the proper education of the girl-child to empower them to face the challenges of life.
Speaking during the Governor Wike’s Widows Outreach programme for the 23 LGAs in Rivers state last Friday in Port Harcourt, Justice Nyesom-Wike said that trained women have the capacity to withstand the pressures of widowhood.
She said: “If the girls are trained, they will have the capacity to face widowhood, if unfortunately it comes “.
The Rivers Governor’s Wife urged mothers to train their sons in ways that they will have respect for women.
She advised widows not to allow the unfortunate circumstance to destroy their future, as they can still contribute to the growth of the state.
“That you have lost your husbands does not mean that you cannot rise above the unfortunate situation. I urge you to move ahead and contribute to the development of the state “, she said.
The Wife of the Rivers State Governor noted that the administration of Governor Wike will continue to fashion out ways to improve the living condition of women and widows.
She called on women to support fellow women and widows, so as to protect them from harmful societal practices.
Justice Nyesom-Wike said that the fact that the Governor Wike’s Widows Reach out programme is domiciled in the office of the Deputy Governor means that it will be successful.
In her address, Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo thanked Governor Wike for approving the programme which will improve the living standards of widows.
She noted that the Governor Wike Widows Reach Out programme will touch the lives of widows from the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
The Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo said Governor Wike is a caring administrator who believes in the welfare of women.
“Since the inception of thus administration, Governor Wike has shown that he is gender friendly. This can be seen from his appointments of women into his cabinet and the political space he created for the election of Vice Chairmen in all the 23 Local Government Areas of the state “, she said.
Rivers State Women Affairs Commissioner, Mrs Ukel Oyaghiri assured Rivers women that the Wike administration remains committed to their welfare.
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.