The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prof Kaniye Ebeku, has declared that the Rivers State Government was committed to improving and repositioning the education sector in the state, just as the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS), hailed the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for his monumental investments in human and infrastructure development in the education sector.
Ebeku made the declaration when he received the leadership of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS) in his office, last Friday, in Port Harcourt.
In a statement on the visit, signed by his Media Aide, Faustina Nwanekwu, and made available to The Tide, Ebeku said the administration of Governor Nyesom Wike was passionate about the education sector.
He said, “The governor is very passionate about education issues as he is about infrastructure matters. He believes in excellence and gives his all to it.
“I am glad you know that the governor is working in the education sector as well, and he is interested in the future of Rivers students. The governor’s passion in the sector is visible and can be seen also by the expansion of Rivers State University and the state-of-the-arts equipment purchased for the medical school, amongst others,” Ebeku added.
Ebeku noted that the massive human and capital infrastructure development embarked upon by the government in the education sector cannot be overemphasised.
According to him, “I want to thank you for appreciating what Governor Nyesom Wike is doing; it shows you are very focused, fair and objective. And I also want to thank you for observing that in our own little way, we are living the vision of the governor in the education sector.
Ebeku assured that the ministry was working assiduously to ensure that it delivers free and quality education to Rivers children and those who live and work in the state, and noted that the ministry was willing to partner with NURSS in furthering the cause of the education sector in the state.
Earlier, leader of the delegation and President, National Union of Rivers State Students, Comrade Levi Zachariah, lauded the state government for her developmental strides in the education sector.
Zachariah said the administration of Governor Nyesom Wike was expanding and reviving the education sector.
He said, “Improving the quality of education has been one of the major focus of this administration. The education sector is witnessing massive changes and massive upgrades with the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools.”
The NURSS president also commended the visible efforts of the state Commissioner for Education, Prof Kaniye Ebeku, in driving innovation in the education sector, particularly the introduction of e-learning in schools in the state.
He said, “Rivers students see and are appreciative of your contributions in the education sector in Rivers State, your style of leadership, your passion and commitment, your innovation and creativity, all that you have brought to the ministry is appreciated.
“We want to say thank you, we have seen that you have keenly worked in line with the vision of our grand patron, Governor Nyesom Wike, to transform the education sector.
“The infrastructure development that is ongoing; you have been on the field to ensure things are going on properly. I have seen you severally on the field when you come to check how work is done at different schools. This shows you are working assiduously in line with the directive of the governor.”
Speaking further, President, National Union of Rivers State Students, Comrade Levi Zachariah, commended the state government for affording every eligible Rivers child an opportunity to acquire Senior Secondary School Certificate, by bankrolling the registration of all external examinations for Rivers students.