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LASG, UNICEF Leverage Digital Learning To Reduce Out-Of-School Children

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To address the problem of out-of-school children, the Lagos State government has embraced the digital platforms provided by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to tackle the menace, especially in rural communities.
Speaking at a two-day media dialogue organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with UNICEF, the Director, Policy, Planning, Research and Statistics, Ministry of Education, Dr. Afolabi Adejare, cited the recently launched Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP), an online/offline platform designed to complement the existing system of impacting knowledge, teaching and learning.
Already, UNICEF, using the NLP platform, an initiative of the Federal and State Governments in partnership with the agency, has trained over 3,000 facilitators and provided tablets for indigent students to learn.
At the event themed: ‘Digital Learning Platforms,’ Adejare said the initiative would boost learning and also equip teachers with modern skills, especially audio-visual, which will reduce abstract learning.
He said: “NLP is a complementary platform used to boost the normal traditional learning system, and address learning issues in rural communities like Makoko and other suburbs.
“We have a large number of out-of-school children, and some, who are slow in assimilating; the NLP platform will help students listen, watch, learn and understand better what they are being taught in the classroom”.
He explained that the idea was to bridge the gap between the fast and slow learners, adding that every child can learn at his/her own pace, and also revise topics to make them understand and assimilate better.
Adejare explained that teachers are incorporated in the system, as they have the opportunity to teach students by projecting the contents, adding that children are able to learn faster with audiovisual materials.
Speaking with journalists, Programme Specialist, UNICEF Nigeria, Joannes Yimbesalu, emphasised on its ‘Youth Agency Market Place’ (YOMA) initiative, a digital platform, which allows young people connect, learn, create employment opportunities and build the future they want.
Yimbesalu explained that the platform is concerned about young people and gives them the leverage to be employable.
He said: “One of the key things is about targeting the most marginalised, and the focus is working with key stakeholders and the media to ensure that no child is left behind.”
He noted that many of the digital platforms have been effectively tapped by young people, hence UNICEF’s engagement with the media to help in promoting available opportunities in the digital platforms.
The Lagos State Director, NOA, Adetola Adegboyega, noted that in this digital era, youths must be technically inclined as academic certificates are no longer enough.

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‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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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

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Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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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

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Administrator Inspects School

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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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