Education
RSUBEB Challenges School Heads On Accountability
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Ven. Fynface Akah has called on the school heads in the State Basic Education Board (Rsubeb ) to always be conscious of the fact that they have been given a report card that people must come to look at, and therefore must see their position as a responsibility bestowed on their shoulders.
Akah made the call while declaring open a two-day capacity building workshop for Head of Schools organised by the Port Harcourt City Local Government Education Authorities held at St. Andrews State School, Mile One Diobu, Port Harcourt.
The RSUBEB Chairman who described accountability in leadership as entrustment, however noted that as head of schools they have a reportorial responsibility to superior officers and also a mandate upon which to operate and urged them to take their job seriously because their performance would be assessed from time to time.
According to him, the Board has realised that the primary aim of those who aspire to become school heads is not to make impact but to see it as their time to make money because they will soon retire but advised those in that line of thought to desist because it will not see the light of day.
Commending the Port Harcourt City Local Government Education Authorities for organising the capacity building workshop for school heads ,Akah said as part of human capacity development, school heads can also stage it at the school level and described their position as a priceless gift that ought to be taken seriously.
In his keynote address, the Mayor of Port Harcourt City Council ,Sir All well Ihunda described the programme as coming at a time the school system seem to have lost its value in moral decadence of youths vis-a-vis the workforce.
Represented by the council secretary, Barrister Chile Owuru, Ihunda said the organisers have rightly given wise thought to this subject, taking cognisance the place of education in the society, and enjoined the participants to make the most of the opportunity offered by the training programme and enrich their knowledge in school administration and accountability.
In his opening remarks, the Supervising Director of PHALGA, Dr. Sam Obisike said the programme was organised to prepare school heads and the vice principals for their job.
Obisike who doubles as Chairman of Supervising Directors in the state further said they have seen Head teachers and Principals who cannot write reports however expressed hope that at the end of the training they would do better and thanked the Board for support.
Some of the participants interviewed Dr. Barasua Lawrence and Mr Gogo Aribibia thanked the organisers for the training which they said would help them do better.
Papers were presented by Barrister Karibi George and Mr Owukio Obama and others
The programme had in attendance Board directors and other stakeholders.
By: Akujobi Amadi
Education
‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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
Education
Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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
Education
Administrator Inspects School

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.
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