Former NIMASA DG, Dr Dakuku Peterside has called on Governor Nyesom Wike to save Rivers students from missing 2021/2022 admission into higher institutions in Nigeria.
Peterside, who was reacting to reports making the rounds that Rivers students could not access their NECO results, blasted Wike for not releasing money to the exam body.
He said the governor cares less about the future of Rivers children, hence his adamant position not to employ teachers more than eight years after the last set were employed.
He also alleged that schools across the state have been shut down due to lack of teachers.
Part of his statement reads,
“Why would the governor want to jeopardise the future of our children? Their mates in other states are busy gaining admission into tertiary institutions but ours cannot do so because of an incompetent governor.
“Rivers people should call the governor to order and make him realise that he holds the position on behalf of all of us and not an extension of his father’s estate.
“As at today, Rivers State is lacking teachers in practically all primary and secondary schools. In some cases, many primary schools have been shut down owing to lack of teachers and even classrooms.
“For example, in Etche local government area, more than 30 primary schools do not have teachers, while some have just one or two teachers.
“In Obio/Akpor, where the governor comes from, several secondary schools are lacking teachers in core subjects like English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, among others.
“Even more shocking is the fact that while teachers are available in some cases, there are no classroom blocks and teaching aids to help impact knowledge.
“He cares less about education and it is therefore not his priority sector; meanwhile, education is the way to secure the future. The issue of imprest to primary and secondary schools is a dead matter despite making so much noise.
