Governor udom Emmanuel unparalled passion for education in Akwa ibom state

The education sector in Akwa Ibom State has seen monumental strides owing to the free, compulsory and qualitative education scheme where the cost of education in Primary and Secondary school is free. Governor Udom Emmanuel is committed to achieving a globally competitive workforce, in a world that is increasingly being shaped by technology. There are 1401 public primary, secondary and technical schools,895 private nursery,primary and secondary schools and four tertiary institutions which are supervised by the Governor's special assistants to ensure compliance with the curriculum, education policies and world best practices. In the same vein the government have set up Ict laboratories in some of our public and private schools ,point of factly,the Education Sector has witnessed great improvement under the leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel. The free and compulsory education programme gives every child of school age resident in Akwa Ibom, regardless of state of origin, access to qualitative education from primary to senior secondary school level. In addition to free tuition, the state pays a subvention of N100 per primary school pupil and N300 per secondary school students per term to cater for logistics. With over one million five hundred thousand students enrollment in public schools has tripled since the introduction of the programme. To add quality to the free and compulsory education, Government has also created a more conducive learning environment through massive rehabilitation and reconstruction of school blocks, provision of science and laboratory equipment, construction of hostels and supply of desks in the 31 LGAs in the state. As a way of ensuring that final year secondary school students are not constrained by lack of money, the government undertakes payment of WASSCE fees for all students in public secondary schools. This also includes payment of NABTEB fees for all students in public technical colleges. Against the backdrop of speculations by some unscrupulous individuals that the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel may discontinue with the free and Compulsory education policy, which gives every child in the state equal opportunity to qualitative education from primary to secondary school level; the Governor used the occasion of the 2016 Solemn Assembly of the state to announce his utmost resolve to continue the free and compulsory education programme and improve on the quality. The Governor has ensured the provision of an enabling environment to motivate both the teachers, pupils and students for optimal performance and output as well as attract investors to boost the sector. His achievements in addition to the on-going free and compulsory education policy for all children in the state, from primary school to the senior secondary school level include; consultations with stakeholders in public and private tertiary institutions, to streamline, re-position and stabilize the school system,prompt payment of teachers salaries,Training of Principals and Teachers on new educational curriculum,teaching methodologies etcetera, dialogue with Unions in the state tertiary institutions to stem labour unrest, signing of Memorandum of Understanding, (MOU) with Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) with specific mandate to promote widespread availability and usage of telecommunication and ICT services in the state plus promotions, conversions and confirmation for deserving teaching and non-teaching staff. To aid monitoring and evaluation of the quality of education proffered for the actualization of the free and compulsory education scheme the Governor appointed a senior special assistant and three special assistants who work tirelessly to make sure teachers give their best to reciprocate the good gesture of paying them salaries every month; promptly and as at when due In a recent interaction with this reporter, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, revealed that Governor Emmanuel is very passionate about the education sector and the quality of education our children are receiving. "The State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, is very passionate about the education sector and the quality of education our children are receiving. As it is rightly said, the Free and Compulsory Education is on-going,this means that the government pays tuition fees and takes care of the bills of the general running of events in public schools. A feat achieved,through payment of subvention to Heads of schools based on the student population. She referenced a recent education Summit held in september 2016,ordered by the Governor that witnessed the convergence of parents, pastors, religious organizations, schools head , teachers , traditional rulers n other stakeholders to brainstorm on how to improve the quality of education and the need for parents, communities, organizations and other well meaning citizens to be more involved in the amelioration of the sector and stated It was well received and very effective.

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T pain did a takeover of the music, party in Lagos. See all pictures

below highly anticipated ‘’Live Your Music’’ party which was announced as the official after-party for HeinekenLFDW 2016 delivered on its promise of providing the ultimate musical experience for music lovers as the party started in the last hour of 29 October and the music kept on blazing until the early hours of the morning of 30 October. Bright lights, blasting speakers, thumping feet, excited whistles and united chants were all prominent features of the ‘Live Your Music’ party hosted by multiple-award winning American R ‘n’ B singer, T-Pain. One of the numerous interesting parts of the party was the music Takeover. The Takeover is an interactive Heineken Live Your Music feature that involves a programmed system that proposes two songs for the audience to choose from using a wristband. The crowd went into a frenzy as they selected between green and red lights on their wristbands to vote the song that eventually played. T-Pain performed some of his hit tracks “Buy You A Drink” amongst others during his first session. Dotun of Cool Fm kept the show rolling with his grand mastery of the crowd, and together with the DJs, he took the audience down memory lanes with tracks that have ruled the airwaves over the past decade being churned out to the delight of the crowd. These include hits from artists like Da’grin, 2Baba, 9ice, Eedris Abdulkareem, Awilo Logonba, Remedies, Styl Plus, Dr. Sid and many others. The grooving also got turned up a notch when T-Pain and his crew were challenged to show their dancing skills to Nigerian dance steps including; galala, shoki, yahoozee amongst others. The crowd went into another frenzy as T-Pain hijacked the Shakiti bobo move and started dancing the move as vigorously and entertainingly as possible. The party kept on till the early hours of the day, and everyone was thoroughly entertained. The Live Your Music wasn’t just another party, but an ultimate musical experience that is only befitting a brilliant and fantastic fashion show like HeinekenLFDW2016. See all the fun photos below

Kim Kardashian thrown back pictures

Undoubtedly, reality star, Kim Kardashian is one of the most famous person in the world right now. The Kardashian clan has hit a height of fame that is unprecedented. Kim Kardashian, especially, has become world famous over the years. It might be hard to remember that there was a time that Kim K was simply a young socialite who was most famous for being Paris Hilton’s bestie. So, in honour of Throwback Thursday, here are 13 stunning photos of Kim before she became the world class star that she is today.

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10 essential things a woman needs in her bag at all times

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8 signs to tell you your kidney is in danger One of the most important organs in the human are kidneys, located just below your ribs. They are filtering 120-150 quarts of blood each day, allow the body to function properly. They are imperative for keeping blood stable, prevent buildup of extra fluids and waste in body. Keeping the electrolyte levels stable, they help bones stay strong, produce red blood cells as well as regulate blood pressure. One of the most important organs in the human are kidneys, located just below your ribs. They are filtering 120-150 quarts of blood each day, allow the body to function properly. They are imperative for keeping blood stable, prevent buildup of extra fluids and waste in body. Keeping the electrolyte levels stable, they help bones stay strong, produce red blood cells as well as regulate blood pressure. If kidneys are damaged then your health is threatened. In order to keep your body strong, healthy, highly important is to recognize signs of kidneys damage. The most common symptoms they are being damaged: 1.Swelling Kidneys are not able to remove the excess fluid in body if they not work properly. That can lead to swelling in hands, face, feet, ankles, legs. An unexpected swelling may possibly be reason of kidneys failure. 2.Changes in Urination Changes in urination may be an early warning signal of kidney failure: difficulty urinating and feel pressure urinate with dark colored urine, small amounts or less often urinate with pale urine in larger amounts or more often if urine may be bubby or foamy urinate in middle of the night 3.Skin Rash Kidneys failure can cause skin rash or severe itching, due to not being able to remove the waste from blood. Skin is irritated and dry due to waste accumulation in the blood. Ointments and creams may help on the surface, but putting on the rash isn’t solving problem if it is . to kidney damage. 4.Fatigue Hormone called EPO or erythropoietin is produced when kidneys are healthy. This hormone is responsible for making red blood cells and they carry oxygen. There are only fewer red blood cells that carry oxygen if kidneys are damaged. Then the brain and muscles are becoming fatigued easily and quickly, and it leads to anemia. AD ==> How a 28yrs Nigerian Makes Over N1Milionaire Per Month From Import Business. Click Here For Details 5.Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath could be also caused by kidney damage. The body can be left starved of oxygen. All this comes due to the shortage of oxygen that blood cells carry, and is caused by extra fluid which build-up in the lungs. 6.Metalic Taste in the Mouth This is when waste accumulates in the blood and could be symptom of kidney damage if there is a change in your food preferences or loss of appetite. 7.Pain Pain in upper back or on side of damaged kidney can be experienced .Kidney stones as well as kidney infections usually are causing spasms and severe pain. 8.Trouble Concentrating and Dizziness When brain is not getting enough oxygen as it needs, comes to condition known as anemia and it is . to kidney damage. Therefore comes to trouble with concentration, dizziness and memory loss.