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RSUBEB Suspends Two Principals Over Collection Of Illegal Admission Fees … Set To Conduct Promotion Exams For Teachers, Oct 3
As a move to ensure compliance in the implementation of free education in basic education, the Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Dr Fynface Akah, has suspended two principals of junior secondary schools in the state indefinitely for alleged illegal collection of admission fees as well as uniforms from parents of students seeking admission into their various schools.
The two principals placed on indefinite suspension by the RSUBEB are, Mrs Lora Amadi of Community Secondary School, Rumuokurusi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area; and Mr Echiekpu Collins of Government Technical College, Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state.
They have also been directed to hand over to the most senior vice principals in their various schools.
Akah announced the suspension while giving his keynote address titled, “Positive School Mission” during the flag off of the second batch of the UBE Training for Supervising Directors, Acting and prospective School Heads, held last Wednesday at the board’s headquarters, in Port Harcourt.
He said under the free education of the present administration in the state, no head of school or principal under the basic education system was allowed to collect any form of levy in disguise of admission fees or purchase of school uniforms.
He added that the board has not given approval of such, and declared the fees as illegal.
Akah described as worrisome information that some school principals cultivate the habit of commercialising their position as economic venture instead of exploring creative educational administration, and warned all basic secondary school principals and head teachers to stop exploiting parents and students in their schools as the board would not hesitate to reprimand any one violating the free education policy in the state.
He said the essence of the training was to create sense of positive change among leaders of both junior secondary schools and primary school heads with a view to instituting a positive culture change in the school environment.
According to him, “Within the seven years of its leadership, the board has appointed heads of schools and junior secondary school principals on merit and not on political affiliation.
“Those who we appointed are purely on merit after subjecting them to vigorous examination.
“As leadership, we need to let them understand that theyplay important role in achieving the creative leadership of inclusion where both parents, pupils, students and the community are brought together.
“We live in a time where principals, heads of schools are seeing their position as economic platform to enrich their purses rather than engagement in giving leadership learning to children to propel changes and attitude. So, we need to train them to focus and deepen their experience on how to positively manage their schools,” he added.
The RSUBEB boss urged the school heads and junior secondary principals to see themselves as an integral part of the education management system in the state, adding that those who were aspiring for leadership positions must be ready and distinguish themselves.
He said that the problem of out-of-school children in the state was compounded by the activities and actions of the principals and heads of schools.
“We need heads of schools and principals who will be worried and burdened when their students and pupils are not doing well or crying. Have passion to effect positive changes in the lives of the students under your watch.
“Also, try to understand the environment where you are and carry everybody along. Creative education must go beyond conventional education,” he stated.
According to him, “The regular training for teachers in UBE schools is to enable them imbibe creative education culture that would impact the children, parents and the environment of the school”, stating that “the training is a regular sensitisation programme where the best heads, the best hands and the best hearts are chosen to administer the schools”.
Earlier, the Director, Administration and Supplies, Mr Karibi George, said the training was a key policy of the board to build the capacity of teachers to administer the UBE schools.
By: Akujobi Amadi & Ike Wigodo
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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