For Better Education In Rivers

Educational standards are the learning goals for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.
Education is the fulcrum of nation development. It is the foundation upon which all other sections are built.
The foundation of Nigerian’s education is weak and Rivers State is not left out. And irrespective of the fact that the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, who had once served as Minister of Education (State) and has done a lot to ensure that the state’s level of education is being upgraded, the Nigerian educational structure has experienced an earthquake, only the crumbs are left. Gone are the days of free and quality education. The national budget allocated to the education sector is not encouraging at all.
The poor condition in the education sector has made our young girls become victims of sexual abuse, early pregnancy. And our young men are being introduced to secret cults at an early age, being sexually sensitive and this is a threat to our university and nation at large.
But as is often said, no condition is permanent. The governor, who has worked tirelessly to ensure that the education system in Rivers State is upgraded, but I feel his efforts are being frustrated because some unpatriotic people in his cabinet and in the classroom serving as teachers have decided to frustrate the effort of His Excellency.
The education system in Rivers State should be revived and disciplinary measures taken on teachers who are found wanting in their duties. Also, there should be strict policing on students to monitor their academic performance. And awards should be given to students who perform outstandingly annually.

By: Theresa Ebizimor, Port Harcourt.