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RSG Set To Employ Fresh Teachers In Public Schools
The Rivers State Government says that plans have been concluded to employ new teachers to boost the needed teaching manpower in public schools across the state.
The State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, disclosed this during the rescheduled Teachers Day Celebration in the state held at St. Andrews State Primary School, Mile One, Diobu, Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
The governor, who was represented by the State Head of Service, Dr George Nwaeke, described the sacrifices made by teachers as monumental to the development of the society, adding that the teacher’s voice must be heard because of their roles and contributions to societal growth.
He stressed that the new teachers that will be recruited will be purely based on professionalism, adding that the era where names will be written and forwarded to the government for employment is over.
He explained that those to be employed will undergo series of interviews and examinations in order to get the best for the schools.
The governor, however, directed the two Boards: the Senior Secondary School (RSSSB) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) to strengthen their supervision and monitoring policies that will adequately address the issues of laxity and inefficiency in public schools.
Fubara said his administration has done enough to enhance the welfare of teachers through the promotion and payments of arrears, extension of year of service by five years, as well as infrastructure development in the education sector.
“So you must reciprocate the gesture by putting your best and be passionate in what you are doing because very soon there is going to be mass exodus from the private schools to public schools with what we have put on ground. l am happy that one of our teachers was declared the best teacher in the country. This is the story we want to be hearing,” he said.
The governor thanked the teachers for their support to his administration and urged them to continue in that regard.
Also speaking, the state Commissioner for Education, Dr Ovy Chunedum Chukwuma, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Dr (Mrs) Azibaolanari, Uzoma-Nwogu, said that the theme of the celebration resonates with the state governor’s vision for the education sector in the state.
He disclosed that the state government has embarked on provision of infrastructure, including construction and reconstruction of infrastructure needs to improve the educational system in the state as well as initiating policies like free payment of SSCE examination fees among others.
He said the Ministry was committed to training and retraining of teachers with a view to enhance their professional skills and increase performance and service delivery.
Earlier in his own address, the State Chairman of the Nigeria union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Collins Ebokwa Echikpu, expressed teachers’ gratitude to the state governor for the implementation of the new minimum wage, promotion of teachers, completion of the union Secretariat and the approval of the five years service extension for professional teachers in the State.
The NUT state boss requested among other things, recruitment of more teachers, payment of imprest to principals and head teachers, payment of duty post and rural allowances to teachers as well as donation of buses to union.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University (RSU), Prof Victor A. Akujuru in a lecture titled “Valuing teachers’ voices: A paradigm shift for a new social contract in education”, urged that teachers must be recognised by policy makers as partners in the decision making if the present disconnect between policy and classroom experience is to be avoided.
He also canvassed for inclusion of teachers in any education reforms to enhance national economic development.
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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