Education
Don Charts Path To Academic Success
A Professor of Educational Management at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Prof Rose Ngozi Amanchukwu, says the success of any student in academic pursuit is hinged on determination hard work and good habits.
Prof Amanchukwu made this assertion while presenting her lecture at the 16th inaugural lecture series of the institution titled, “success as an iceberg of results oriented education” held at the university’s main auditorium in Port Harcourt, Thursday.
She noted that youths make up the highest number of persons in Nigerian educational institutions adding that without youths there would be nothing like school and these youths come with so many idiosyncrasies and styles that keep teachers on their toes throughout the period they are in school.”
The University teacher averred that there have been some criticisms about the quality of education being offered across the various educational institutions in the country, but noted that poor funding and policy inconsistency by the nation’s education managers were also factors that are contributing to the sharp drop in the quality of education in the country.
According to her, the aim of the lecture was to portray the two sides of the story of what people easily see as ‘success ‘and what they equally see as ‘failure’, noting that the measure of a man is not how much he suffers in the test, but how he comes out of it at the end
“What people often see is success but what they do not see are dedication, hard work good habits, disappointments etc. Success is an iceberg which is enhanced by persistence. Failure is mainly caused by lack of dedication, insufficient effort, bad habits. What people observe easily is success or failure,” she stated
The former Head of Department of Educational Foundations and Management at IAUOE opined that teachers’ attitude to work and effectiveness in teaching are also determining factors responsible for academic success and failure.
She posited that formal education does not end at one acquiring certificate, rather it is aimed at distilling and drawing out the latent potential in the learner that would serve as a buffer towards uplifting him/her to become a self fulfilled and accomplished individual in the society.
Prof Amanchukwu stated that result oriented education does not only provide knowledge but also wisdom, adding that while the school provides us with knowledge it as well sharpens such knowledge even as she said it was better to be educated than to be learned.
Earlier in his speech, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Ozo_Mecury Ndimele, described the Lecturer as an astute academic who knows her worth and diligent to duty.
Prof. Ndimele averred that the lecture has pointed out some challenges militating against the development of education in the country as well as some attributes a teacher must possess in order to deliver in his or her chosen career.
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
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
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.