Education
CSO Lauds RSUBEB On Basic Education Dev
A civil society organisation (CSO) in the South-South, has commended the management of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board(RSUBEB) for its efforts in the development of basic education in the state.
The South South Zonal Co~ordinator, Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Mr Tamunoala Bright made the commendation in Port Harcourt, recently.
Mr Tamunoala disclosed that the present RSUBEB management under the leadership of Ven. Fyneface Ndubuisi Akah has done well in terms of infrastructural development in the basic education sector in the state.
He averred that the association had been monitoring the transformations going on in the basic education sector noting that there has been improvement in the sector compared to what is happening in other SUBECs withinthe region and country at large
He said consequent upon the various feats achieved by the management of the board, the group had norminated the board chairman for a national award.
“Mr chairman, you and your team are doing marvellously well in the development of basic education in the state and that is why we have recommended you for an award and when they call you, please answer them”he stated.
The South-South co_ordinator for CSACEFA said the group would monitor and supervise all ongoing federal government intervention projects in the state with a view to ensuring that quality and standard jobs are executed by the contractors for the overall benefits of the state.
He used the opportunity to warn contractors who applied for the 2019 federal government intervention jobs with the board to know that the association would be interested to see that the jobs are executed according to specifications adding that any defaulting contractors would be reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other security agencies for prosecution.
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.