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Wike renews scholarship for Rivers medical students, announces N500m grant
Wike renews scholarship for Rivers medical students, announces N500m grant
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday said that the state government has renewed its scholarship for Rivers students studying medicine at the PAMO University of Medical Sciences.
The governor made this known in a statement by his media chief, Mr Kelvin Ebiri, after the Second convocation of PAMO University of Medical Sciences at Iriebe in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers.
Wike, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom, said that the university had distinguished itself as one of the institutions of learning that boosted the fortunes of medical education in the state.
According to him, the entirety of the convocation ceremony is the culmination of the vision and extraordinary commitment of the pathfinder, Dr. Peter Odili, former governor of the state.
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”PAMO University of Medical Sciences is a private gift from him to Rivers state, Nigeria and humanity at large and we are forever happy and grateful to him for the golden gift,” he said.
Wike also noted that in just a brief period of its establishment, the PAMO University of Medical Science made remarkable difference in the lives of Rivers children and indeed all its students.
He stated that the noticed transformation had attained an enviable height ahead of other private, state or federal Universities, and also contributed to the educational development of Rivers State, and Nigeria.
”This is why we embraced it with open arms from the very beginning and committed state’s resources to help it grow, stablise and succeed.
”Today, we are reaping the second set of fruits of our support with the graduation of 39 students from the Faculty of Allied and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and many more proceeding forward to the clinical stages of their studies,” he said.
According to Wike, his administration has renewed its dedicated scholarship agreement for Rivers state students admitted to study medicine and related courses in the university for another circle.
He said, ”The scholarship which has already supported over 500 Rivers students, including those from poor background, to actualise their aspirations to become medical professionals, is part of deliberate efforts for the acceleration of production of doctors and other medical professional from Rivers State.”
Wike also announced a grant of N500 million to PAMO University of Medical Sciences.
In his speech, Dr. Peter Odili, the former governor of Rivers, said he was overwhelmed with the enviable strides PAMO University of Medical Sciences had made within five years of its establishment and attributed the success to God.
Odili thanked Wike for the various levels of support that made PAMO University of Medical Sciences to grow astronomically.
He charged the graduands to be good ambassadors of the university and put their knowledge to practice wherever they find themselves, treating their patience with dignity.
The chairman of the occasion and former Military Head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, said that Wike had remained the greatest pillar of support to the growth of PAMO university.
Wike renews scholarship for Rivers medical students, announces N500m grant
UNIBEN Partners with OpenBinacle to Preserve African Languages
……Collaboration Aims to Promote AI-Driven Language Preservation
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has joined forces with OpenBinacle, a Nigerian-owned tech company, to advance the preservation and promotion of African languages through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT).
The partnership, formalized through a joint statement issued in Benin, focuses on standardizing and preserving indigenous languages across Nigeria and Africa. Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Lilian Salami, praised the collaboration, highlighting its alignment with the university’s mission of being a globally recognized institution in research and education.
OpenBinacle’s CEO, Emmanuel Gabriel, emphasized that the initiative would foster the development of AI researchers and software developers, enhancing language translation technologies across the continent. The project aims to preserve over 2,000 African languages, providing job opportunities and technical training for students and youths.
Sprezzatura Publishing Introduces Innovative Resource for Young Learners
By Halima Abdulkadiri
Sprezzatura Publishing Limited has launched a pioneering new book titled “Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children,” authored by Arabinrin Aderonke and Ejura Blessing Haruna. The 147-page guide is designed to make the complex topic of taxation accessible and engaging for young readers in Nigeria.
The book opens with a foreword by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), underscoring the importance of early tax education. Dr. Adedeji highlights the role of tax knowledge in shaping financially responsible citizens, emphasizing its relevance to the nation’s democratic future.
Structured into 13 chapters, the book covers various aspects of taxation, from its historical roots to the different types of taxes and the government’s role in tax collection. The authors utilize simple language and relatable examples, making the subject approachable for children and young adults.
To further enhance learning, the book includes interactive elements such as questions and activities at the end of each chapter. This method not only reinforces key concepts but also encourages readers to actively engage with the material, fostering a deeper understanding.
“Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children” is being recommended for educational institutions across Nigeria, offering a valuable resource to equip young minds with the knowledge needed for their financial futures.
WAEC announce 215,267 Results Over Exam Malpractices, Records 73.79% Pass Rate
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results on Monday, revealing that 73.79% of the candidates achieved credit passes in at least five subjects. However, the results of 215,267 candidates, representing 11.92% of the 1,805,216 candidates who took the exam, have been withheld due to various cases of examination malpractice.
Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC Nigeria, stated that the 2024 exam was conducted over seven weeks, from April 30 to June 24, across Nigeria. He noted that 1,301,941 candidates, or 72.12%, obtained credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, 93.39% of the candidates had their results fully processed and released, while 6.61% are still under processing.
Dangut attributed the withholding of results to incidents of malpractice, including the use of cell phones in examination halls and organized cheating in certain schools. The number of withheld results this year is 4.37% lower than in 2023, where 16.29% of results were withheld.
Investigations into the malpractice cases are ongoing, and decisions will be made by the appropriate WAEC committee. Candidates whose results have been withheld will be informed through their schools, and they have the option to appeal via the WAEC website.
Furthermore, Dangut highlighted that the results of candidates from states owing the council will not be released until the debts are settled. The WASSCE was conducted in four WAEC member countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
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