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Akah Seeks Integrative Curriculum For Mission Schools …As Baptist Old Boys Inaugurate New Executive
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board(RSUBEB), Ven Fyneface Akah has advocated for an integrative teaching curriculum system for mission schools in the country, in order to effectively realise the objectives for which they were established.
He also called on churches which owned the mission schools to develop ownership content of governance so as to fill in the gap in infrastructural needs in the schools.
Akah stated this while delivering a lecture on the theme, “For God And Truth: Redefining the New Mission”, during the 2022 Dinner/Lecture to mark the inauguration of the nine members’ new National Executive of Baptist High School, Port Harcourt Old Students’ Association in Port Harcourt, over the weekend.
He said that the church was not only called for gospel evangelism alone but also in the work of charity, which include forming and moulding of intellectual character for acquisition of both literacy, numerical and skills through establishment of mission schools.
According to him, the integrative model curriculum system was an inclusion of the secular education curriculum with an introduction of God and truth in every content of subjects being taught in the schools.
“If a teacher is teaching Mathematics, English Language or any subject, let the student see something beyond the subject being taught. God and truth content must be added. The church is called to be the hope and light of the world, and should manifest this in their various mission institutions”, he stated.
Akah described the old boys as primary stakeholders, and should be sensitised on the need to give back to the institution that formed and moulded them.
“They have the role to stand with the mission schools in the areas of infrastructure development and be part of what is done to impartChristian character to students who succeeded them.”
Also speaking,the immediate past National President of Baptist High School, Port Harcourt Old Students’ Association,Barrister Karibi George, listed the achievements recorded by his administration to include, among other things,membership drive,formation of committees,mentoring,while business development committee organised three years career and social skills enhancement programme for current students of the collegeas well as holding dinner parties,among others.
He expressed confidence that the new leadership would be successful,adding that most members of the new leadership were part of his administration.
In his acceptance speech, the newly inaugurated National President of the nine-member executive committee, BHSPHOSA,Henshelson Ejiofor expressed gratitude to members of the association for the confidence placed on their shoulders, and promised that they would justify the confidence placed in them.
He outlined six points agenda for his administration, which include consolidation of life assurance policy for members,institution of health insurance scheme, BHS co-operative society formation,membership drive,effective constitution for BHS and empowerment through improved welfare scheme.
Highlight of the event is the commissioning of a building reconstructed by the Chairman,Board of Trustees (BHSPHOSA), Sir Jimmy Coker,while various awards were given to members for their contributions to the development of the school.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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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