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We Won’t Relent In Our Pursuit Of Excellence, Mmom Assures
The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom, has declared that the Ministry of Education under his watch would not relent in its pursuit of excellence.
Mmom stated this when he played host to a league of academics under the aegis of Rivers State Heads of Tertiary Institutions, who paid him a courtesy/familiarisation visit in his office.
A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Commissioner, Mr Hamilton Robinson, said the education boss informed the Heads of Tertiary Institutions in the state that he has hit the ground running already, saying that a committee has been constituted to embark on needs assessment across the secondary schools in Rivers State.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof. Nlerum Okogbule, thanked the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, for appointing a seasoned academic as commissioner for education in the state.
Okogbule added that, Mmom, having been involved in teaching, research and community service at the highest ladder of academics, his appointment could be best described as a case of round peg in a round hole.
He acknowledged that though the task was demanding, but the league of academic heads in Rivers State were confident that he would put his wealth of experience to bear and put a lasting legacy that would be ineffaceable.
The Heads of Tertiary Institutions pledged their unalloyed and unflinching support to the commissioner to enable him consolidate on the commendable achievements already recorded by the present administration in the education sector.
Those present include; Prof. Nlerum Okogbule; Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Prof. Okey Onuchuku; Rector, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Dr. Gwara Ledum Suanu; Rector, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Dr. Sam B. Kalagbor; and Provost, Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, Prof. Franklin Nlerum.
The statement further disclosed that the commissioner also paid a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) to familiarise himself with the board.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of the board, Ven. Fyneface Akah, congratulated the commissioner on his appointment.
Akah added that, since his years of stewardship, Mmom was the first commissioner for education to visit the board for familiarisation.
The executive chairman also pledged the decision of the board to submit a detailed report of its last academic year to the commissioner.
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.
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