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FG Scores Rivers Judiciary High On Criminal Justice Delivery

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December 15, 2021

The Federal Government has given kudos to the Rivers State Judiciary for the success recorded towards the speedy implementation of administration of criminal justice in the state.
The Federal Government has, therefore, rewarded it with a set of working equipment to equip its operational office domiciled at the state Judiciary Complex as an encouragement to reward its efforts.
The Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Monitoring Committee on the Implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice, Federal Ministry of Justice, Barrister Sulayman Dawodu made commendation while speaking during the Rivers State Judiciary ACJMC Council meeting and workshop held at the Chief Judge Special Court Auditorium in Port Harcourt, yesterday
The workshop with the theme: “Strengthening Effective Implementation of Administration of Criminal Justice Act/Law in Nigeria being implemented by Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) with support from Federal Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee” is aimed at providing members of the state council on the achievements recorded, strengthening their capacity and building partnership network among the various stakeholders in the project.
Dawodu said the state Judiciary has passed the estimated benchmark on the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice, saying that they deserved to be commended for their diligence in pursuit of the implementation.
According to him, only about few states have passed and gazzetted the ACJ Law in their various states, adding that Rivers State has done so and as well, set up an administrative secretariat in that regard.
“Rivers State needs to be applauded for their achievement in this regard, they passed the law, gazzetted it, set up administrative secretariat and also have a council,” he stated.
The executive secretary said the Federal Government would continue to synergise with the state Judiciary in the areas of sharing knowledge in order to speed up the process of the implementation.
“We are creating partnership, synergy and creating a network, and let the executive support the Administration of Criminal Justice in their states. Moreso, build a template so that Rivers Judiciary can tutor other state judiciaries in this regard”, he stated.
Earlier in his opining remarks, the state Chief Judge and Chairman of the council in the state, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi while welcoming members to the meeting, said the workshop was made possible by the Federal Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee as part of efforts to strengthen effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law in Nigeria.
The state chief judge, represented by Justice Florence Fiberesima, said the Administration of Criminal Justice Act came into force with the purpose of promoting efficient management of criminal justice institutions, speedy dispensation of justice, protection of the society and protection of the rights and interests of a suspect, defendant and victim, and added that the state immediately keyed into it and passed the state Administration of Criminal Justice Law in 2015.
According to him, Section 479 and 480 of the state established ACJ monitoring Council and provides for its operations, adding that membership was drawn from various stakeholders, include Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Correctional Services, Ministry of Justice, Human Rights Commission, State High Court, Nigerian Bar Association, FIDA and Legal Aid Council.
He said the state Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Council in the bid to do more, seized the opportunity offered by the federal counterpart and attended the First Annual Conference of ACJMC.
“You will agree with me that to achieve effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law in Nigeria, synergy in our country is key, and that is what this workshop seeks to achieve. We have expanded the council meeting today to invite other very important stakeholders who impact criminal justice in the state. It is our hope that the workshop will enlighten them on important areas of the ACJL,” he stated.

By: Akujobi Amadi

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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November 24, 2025

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A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.

Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.

He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper, 7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.

He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin. This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.

“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education. We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”

Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic, “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.

The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.

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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council trains tra 1,000 teachers

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November 24, 2025

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.

This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies

The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.

He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.

Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.

“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.

“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.

On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.

Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.

He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.

Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo

Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.

He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.

He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.

According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.

Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.

She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa

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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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November 24, 2025

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.