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Government Begins 6-Week Training For Teachers On Learning Deficiency In Bayelsa
Government Begins 6-Week Training For Teachers On Learning Deficiency In Bayelsa
Government begins 6-week training for teachers on learning deficiency in Bayelsa. She urged the benefitting teachers to go beyond participating in the training to be advocates of inclusive education.
The Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (BEDTF), on Saturday, commenced a six-week training for teachers aimed at overcoming learning deficiencies among children in public schools.
The programme is a collaboration between the BEDTF and the Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board (TTRCB) in partnership with the Bridge Academy in the United States of America.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Gentle Emelah, commissioner of education in Bayelsa, noted that inclusive education, which emphasises special attention to students with learning disabilities, would make inclusive education a reality.
Mr Emelah, who was represented by Charles Daniel, chairman, Bayelsa Assembly committee on education, noted that education remains a priority to the Bayelsa government. He applauded the BEDTF for the training and urged the selected teachers to utilise the opportunity to accommodate children with learning difficulties.
In her remarks, Alice Atuwo, executive secretary of the BEDTF, noted that the fund had identified a gap in learning amongst children, noting that the learning needs of children with learning deficiencies were often neglected.
She explained that the training would be held in six modules every Saturday for the next six weeks.
“I am happy because we are here today to learn how to handle a critical sector in our educational system which has hitherto been neglected, that is special education or to be specific, learning disabilities.
“Research has shown that every child has what it takes to be great, no matter how challenged they may be, if given extra support from those who understand them.
“This is the crux of today’s training, where inclusive education is practised in every classroom.
Classrooms where children with special needs are given equal treatment, learning without discrimination,” Ms Atuwo said.
Also speaking, Peremoboere Ugolo, acting chairman of TTRC, noted that the concept of inclusive education would improve learning outcomes and urged the participating teachers and school administrators to imbibe and use the knowledge garnered.
She explained that teachers remained fundamental drivers in knowledge propagation in society and so are crucial in translating educational policies and in moulding the character of children under their tutelage.
Mabel Joel of the Bridge Institute, United States, noted that she volunteered her expertise in learning disabilities to give back to her state of origin, where she was born and raised.
Bayelsa Government House
Mrs Joel, who is the resource person, delivered the training virtually from her United States base. She urged the benefitting teachers to go beyond participating in the training to be advocates of inclusive education.
She noted that children who showed signs of learning difficulties often turned out to be geniuses and great innovators who often make inventions that transform the world, adding that such children deserved inclusive learning.
Mrs Joel noted that teachers and school administrators were in a position to identify children with learning disabilities and give them the required attention by appropriate methodology to get them at par with others.
She urged the participants to go beyond being beneficiaries of the training to become ambassadors of inclusive education to bring out the best in Bayelsa children and help them develop their inert potential.
Lagos Assembly Strongly Seeks Suspension Of Makoko Demolition
Lagos assembly strongly seeks suspension of Makoko demolition. The Lagos state house of assembly has called for the suspension of demolition activities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Shogunro waterfront communities following protests by displaced residents and growing public concern over the exercise.
The call was announced on Tuesday by Noheem Adams, chairman of an ad hoc committee set up by Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the house, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Lateef Jakande auditorium.
Adams called on all state ministries to cease demolition work and promised compensation to the affected residents.
“On behalf of the speaker and all 40 members of the house, we are directing that all demolitions in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Shogunro communities should stop from today until further notice,” New Telegraph quoted Adams as saying.
He called for transparency by demanding the full list of taskforce members and the criteria used for engagement, insisting that residents must be actively involved in the process.
“That the taskforce that was constituted, we want to see the list of the taskforce because we want the residents to be duly involved and to be carried along. So we want to have the schedule of those task forces and the criteria for those that we are inviting,” Adams added.
Lagos Assembly
“To the residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Shogunro communities, as your representatives, we are giving you all assurances that they will stop demolitions henceforth and there will be compensations for all those whose properties have been demolished.”
Stephen Ogundipe, member of the ad-hoc, said there is need for clear communication, adding that residents targeted for relocation or redevelopment must be informed of the government’s plans in advance.
Babatunde Olajide, special adviser to governor of Lagos on E-GIS and urban renewal, confirmed that $2 million had been earmarked since 2021 to transform Makoko into a modern, internationally compliant water city.
He said enumeration of affected properties is underway and reiterated the administration’s commitment to handling the situation with a human face, prioritizing resident safety and fair compensation.
Yusuf Sagra, baale of Makoko, described the assembly’s decision as a “word of peace,” while Orioye Ogungbure, another leader of the community, praised the “democratic responsiveness” of the government.
EFCC Arrests Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa for Alleged Naira Mutilation In Viral Video
EFCC arrests Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa for alleged naira mutilation in viral video. The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation.
Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes.
EFCC
Following the release of the viral video, the Commission swung into action by tracing and subsequently arrested her to answer questions.
She is currently being held at the Commission’s detention facility while investigation is ongoing.
The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
February 3, 2026
Access Bank Gets New Board Chair Ifeyinwa Osime
Access Bank gets new board chair Ifeyinwa Osime. Access Bank Plc has appointed Ifeyinwa Osime as chair of the board of directors, following the retirement of Paul Usoro, on January 29.
Access Bank Plc has appointed Ifeyinwa Osime as chair of the board of directors, following the retirement of Paul Usoro, on January 29, according to a statement to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Monday.
Ms Osime, a legal practitioner, joined Access Bank’s board in November 2019 as an independent non-executive director and had chaired its Human Resources and Sustainability Committee and the Governance, Nomination, and Remuneration Committee. This role made her contribute significantly to the bank’s corporate governance, leadership development, and sustainability initiatives.
Additionally, Ms Osime is a director at Ebudo Trust Ltd. and a partner at McPherson Legal Practitioners, where she advises on corporate and commercial matters and contributes to strategic leadership.
She is also a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Women Corporate Directors, Nigeria Chapter, and the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria, where she serves on the Executive Committee of the Women Sectoral Group.
Access Bank Gets New Board Chair Ifeyinwa Osime
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Ms Osime is committed to mentoring youths and is actively involved in the Autism and Developmental Delays Support Community, reflecting her dedication to inclusion and social impact.
Speaking on her appointment, the group chairman, Aigboje Aig-lmoukhuede, said, “Mrs Osime is a principled and experienced leader with a deep understanding of the Bank’s strategy and values.
“She has demonstrated strong commitment to the bank’s vision and mission, and I am confident that, under her leadership, the bank will continue to advance its strategic objectives of delivering sustainable value to shareholders and other stakeholders in the pursuit of its vision to become the world’s most respected African bank.”
Mr Aig-lmoukhuede also congratulated Mr Usoro on the completion of his tenure and on his exemplary leadership, dedication, and significant contributions to the group, saying he remains a valued member of the Access family.
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