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Khana Names School After Nyesom Wike …Unveils Six Projects In One Year

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3 years ago

June 20, 2022

As part of efforts to reciprocate the good gesture and recognise the impact of the present administration led by Governor Nyesom Wike on massive infrastructure development projects across Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State,the authorities of the council have named the newly constructed Baen Community Modern Primary School’s eight classroom blocks after the state governor.
The school is now to be called ‘Nyesom Wike Modern Primary School, Bean’.
The project was among the six cardinal projects commissioned over the weekend to mark the one year in office of Khana Local Government Chairman, Dr Bariere Thomas’ administration in the area.
Speaking while commissioning the newly built ‘Nyesom Wike Modern Primary School, Baen’, the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb Desmond Akawor, commended Bariere for the choice of the school project,saying that the council chairman has replicated what the governor has done in the education sector in the state.
Akawor said that for any society to turn around the fortunes of the people, it must start with the development of the education sector, adding that Ogoni people were noted for their exploits in education.
According to him,the chairman has, through the school project, invested hugely on human capital development,adding that great men and women would be churned out from the school.
“Great men and women will pass out of this school. You are replicating what Governor Nyesom Wike is doing at the education sector in this state.We commend your vision and choice to build the school project”, he stated.
The PDP chairman said that the performance of the Khana council boss has justified the essence for which the party gave the youth more opportunity as council chairmen.
He said that many youths were distinguished in their various professions, and urged the youths to give peace a chance in the area.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Dr Bariere Thomas, disclosed that the school was named after the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, to reciprocate his good gestures to the people of the area,adding that the present administration under Wike has done more projects in the area than other past administrations in the state.
Bariere disclosed that the Khana Legislative Assembly had passed a resolution to name the school after Governor Nyesom Wike, adding that the school was built to end the suffering beingencountered by children from the community in search of primary education as well as fulfill his electioneering campaign promise to the people.
According to him,there was no other achievement for his administration better than to give the children access to free education,adding that the school has been equippedwith ICT laboratory and teachers’ quarters.
He used the opportunity to call on the state Ministry of Education, through the Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB),to immediately take over the school and ensure teachers were posted.
In their various speeches, the member representing Khana/GokanaFederal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Dumnamene Dekor, and KAGOTE President, Hon Emmanuel Deeyaa, lauded Bariere for completing the project on schedule.
Other projects commissioned include Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre,Industrial Training Unit, resurfaced Kaani Road, Khana Local Government Council Entrance Gate, all in Bori, as well as foundation stone laying of Bori market.

By: Amadi Akujobi

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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4 days ago

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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4 days ago

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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4 days ago

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.