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RSUBEB Gets 17 Motorcycles, Others To Monitor Schools In LGAs
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Ven. Fyneface Akah has procured 17 motor cycles, 24 HP Laptops, 24 Printers, and 23 Digital Samsung Tablets for effective monitoring and supervision of schools in 17 local government areas in the state.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony held at the board headquarters in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday, Akah said the items procured were purely for the purpose of educational administration of schools to ensure quality assurance monitoring and evaluation of the activities of administrators and teachers in the classrooms, especially in the rural areas.
He stated that the wisdom behind the procurement of the items was inspired by global changes in the development of the education system, which according to him, was moving from analogue to more digital system of school organisation.
He averred that both the federal and state governments were properly queuing in to the changes in other to ensure that the nation’s educational system was in conformity with the global standard.
The RSUBEB boss opined that the procurement has become a yearly event since his administration came on board, and described it as a particular percentage of marching grant attracted by the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike from the Federal Government fund occasioned by prompt contributions of the counterpart fund meant for the state.
He thanked the governor for not leaving any stone unturned in this regard, adding that the procurement of the E-equipment became necessary in order to ensure proper measurement of teaching and learning in schools.
“The 17 motorcycles provided for 17 local government areas in the state are to be used in the upland areas.
“It will help the chief supervisors of education and their staff to go round the schools in the rural areas to know what goes on there”, and urged the users of the items to handle them with care.
Akah disclosed that the Laptops and GPS equipment would be used by the evaluators in the development of data in line with the specifications given to them on the monitoring template.
He added that the equipment were procured with the funds made available, while expressing optimism that the board has trained its staff to ensure that proper hands were in the right places to guarantee credible and valid data as well as bring an end to arm-chair school supervision.
Earlier, in her address of welcome, the Director, Quality Assurance, Mrs Edith Jack, had thanked the Board Chairman, Ven. Fyneface Akah, for the prompt release of funds towards the procurement of quality assurance items that would enhance the basic education service delivery in the state.
Items procured are: 24 HP Laptops and 24 Printers, 23 Digital Samsung Tablets, 17 (boxers) motorcycles, among others.
Present at the brief ceremony were board commissioners, directors and supervising directors and chief supervisors of the 23 LGAs in the state.
By: Akujobi Amadi
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
