Education
Legal Practitioner Wants Regular Review Of Law Curriculum
A legal practitioner, Mr Olatunde Adejuyigbe (SAN), has called for regular review of Law curriculum to improve the standard of legal education in Nigerian universities.
Adejuyigbe said this at the presentation of a book titled, “Reflections On Dynamics Of The Law, “ written by Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun.
He said that regular review of law curriculum would ensure that the students were in tune with new developments in law practice.
“Law curriculum should be constantly reviewed because it will benefit the students.
“I discovered that some courses that are being taught now were not taught when I was a law student then,” he said.
Adejuyigbe said that topics in the new book dealt with contemporary issues which lend credence to the dynamism of the law.
“It makes the reader to relate with what is happening in the country.
“The honoree is a man that has a mind for excellence and that was why he was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
“I am well aware that the honoree is allergic to mediocrity and failure, hence his phenomenal accomplishments as Vice-Chancellor of LASU,” he said.
Adejuyigbe said that the title of the book underscored the point that the efficacy of law was determined by its ability to keep up with the development in the society and the world.
“The twenty-one chapters in the book are arranged into five different areas: public law, corporate and tax law, environmental law, private and property law and international law.
“This review highlights the issues such as the new trends and vistas in the offence of rape in Nigeria based on the innovative provisions of the Violence Against Persons Act 2015 as discussed by Prof. Badaiki.
“The Act, which is applicable only in the Federal Capital Territory, created a gender -neutral regime and contains provisions for compensation for victims of sexual offences.
“I agree with his recommendation that the provisions of the VAPPA Act should be adopted by other states of the federation,” he said.
He said that it was indubitable that Nigeria achieved a major breakthrough towards the expeditious hearing and determination of criminal cases with the enactment of the Administration and Criminal Justice Act 2015.
“ The major challenge in our nation is not the dearth of laws but lack of political will to enforce the laws, “Adejuyigbe said.
According to him, strident calls for an African indigenous legal and judicial system have continued with unabated force.
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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