Education

Board To Sponsor 60 Teachers On Bullying Capacity Training

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4 years ago

May 9, 2022

Towards providing a peaceful learning environment and to stop recurring cases of bullying across schools in the state ,the Rivers State Basic Education board (RSUBEB )has approved the sponsorship of 60 teachers for capacity workshop in the state .
The 60 teachers are to be selected from among 10 schools in the state with a view to equipping them with the relevant knowledge to deal with the challenges of bullying in schools
The executive chairman of the Board,Ven Ndubuisi Akah disclosed this when members of Association of Professional Councillors in Nigeria (APROCON), Rivers state chapter paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Port Harcourt ,Friday .
Akah who emphasized on the importance of training and retraining for human capacity development ,said his administration would collaborate and partner with various critical stakeholders in the development of education in the state .
He used the forum to commend the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for his unrelenting funding of the basic education system in the state ,adding that the huge state investment in the sector has brought a remarkable achievements in the provision of infrastructure and development of education in the state .
He lauded the association for the visit and assured them of the board’s readiness to partner with the association to enhance the capacity of her man power development across the schools in the state .
Earlier ,the leader of the team, Prof Udochi Ekeh, said they were at the board to seek collaboration/partnership to organise a workshop on bullying and appeal to the board to sponsor their teachers ,adding that the benefits of the workshop would be enormous as it is aimed at eradicating the menance of bullying in schools.
She averred that the overall aim of the workshop scheduled to hold by May 24 at International Secondary School, RSU with the theme “eradicating of bullying in our schools:a must “is designed to expose participants to the meaning and dangers /consequences of bullying ,to identify the intervention strategies of stakeholders (including teachers ,counsellors ,students) towards ensuring that bullying is eradicated or minimised in schools ,as well as to formulate a template for participants to organise step down workshops in their respective schools based on the theme of the workshop.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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20 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The President of Rivers State Indigenous Language Teachers Association and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ,Rivers Language Centre, Port Harcourt.Dr Ovuchi J. Agwnu has described

Language as life that promote culture and identity of the people.

Ovuchi made in a press statement to commemorate the mother tongue day in port Harcourt over the weekend.

The statement call on parents to think about the future in a world where their kids would not sustain the language as handed over to them from antiquity.

” The Government should shift focus on the Youths as the hope of the Linguistic future. Every school should have an employed indigenous language teacher who will handle the mother tongue inculcation of the language of the immediate environment of each school.”

“Irrespective of the recent views on language teachings, we remain committed to sustaining our diversity as a people via language promotion.”

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

UNIPORT Hails Odusote’s Historic Appointment as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

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20 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has expressed profound pride over the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the milestone as historic and richly deserved.

In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the University’s management, staff, students, and stakeholders, the Vice-Chancellor, Owunari Abraham Georgewill, hailed the appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a landmark achievement for legal education and women’s leadership in Nigeria.

The University noted that Dr. Odusote’s emergence as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School in over six decades reflects the confidence reposed in her exceptional leadership capacity, professional depth, and administrative acumen.

UNIPORT further commended her outstanding tenure as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, where she was credited with visionary leadership, institutional strengthening, and strategic advancement of legal training.

According to the University, her proven record of excellence, integrity, and commitment to institutional development unmistakably positioned her for the nation’s highest legal education office.

Describing the appointment as a source of pride and inspiration, UNIPORT expressed confidence that Dr. Odusote’s leadership would usher in a new era of growth, innovation, and consolidation in legal education in Nigeria.

The University concluded by wishing her a successful tenure and assuring her of its goodwill, solidarity, and unwavering support as she assumes leadership of Nigeria’s foremost legal training institution.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

K-SAFE Calls for Increased Education Funding, Transparency in Kano

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1 week ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for sustained funding releases, improved transparency, and stronger focus on learning outcomes to consolidate recent gains in the education sector in Kano State.

The appeal was made by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-Chair representing civil society organisations, during a goodwill message at the 2026 Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting held in the state.

Addressing the Commissioner for Education, committee members, development partners, and other stakeholders, Dr. Halilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to civil society groups to participate in the high-level policy dialogue.

He commended the Kano State Government and relevant agencies for progress made in expanding access to education, strengthening teacher recruitment, and advancing non-formal and second-chance education programmes.

Dr. Halilu, however, stressed the importance of ensuring consistent release of funds to support ongoing reforms and programmes aimed at improving education delivery. He also urged authorities to enhance transparency in the implementation of education initiatives and place greater emphasis on measurable learning outcomes.

He further highlighted the need to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, particularly for vulnerable children, to ensure equitable access to quality education.

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According to him, sustained collaboration between government, civil society organisations, and development partners remains essential to strengthening education systems and improving outcomes for learners.

Dr. Halilu reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to constructive engagement and accountability, noting that civil society organisations are ready to work closely with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in education delivery in the state and across Nigeria.

He said the forum remains dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive education policies that will benefit all children.