Education
Education Banishes Ignorance -Don
A don in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Rivers State University, Nkpolu Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt, Prof Barigbon Nsereka, has stated that education banishes ignorance from society as well as shapes behaviour.
Prof Nsereka, stated this while delivering his keynote speech at an Educatial Stakeholders’ Engagement Event with the theme: The Education Revolution Success” organised by Team Educational: A Software- As-A-Service Ecosystem Platfom, last Friday in Port Harcourt.
He noted that inspite of the dwindling fortunes in book reading among Nigerians, some book writers are not deterred from writing books.
He thus recommended that efforts should be made in bringing back the book reading culture among children, adding that it is the only way to have a sane and developed society for all to co-exist in love, happiness and unity.
The Prof also recommended that the educational curriculum be reviewed so as to contain the right content to meet up with the evolving education demands.
“It is important that Nigerian educational curriculum be reviewed to specifically incorporate the right contents that would not only adequately produce skilled individuals for the workforce, but furnish them with critical abilities that would prove useful to the entire nation when applied.”
He stressed that the educational revolution has brought about new approaches to pedagogy, such as student-centred learning as well as project-based learning.
The Prof emphasised that educational revolution was what Educatial offers, as such, should be embraced by lovers of education.
“The place of educatial in revolution of education cannot be overemphasized as educatial has taken the initiative of organising events where the academia and the industry can sit and chat about this important global development as well as how it affects the immediate society.
“The good news is that at the end of this brainstorming session, we would have gathered enough information and data to work with in our quest to revolutionalise education,” the don added.
He concluded that the education system in Nigeria was in need of an urgent rescue, noting that the level of development in Nigeria has come mainly through education, thus charging everyone to play their role since digital technology is unshakably taking its place in the society.
By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
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.