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The Globe In 60! as at 5th Feb 2011
Just when the leaders of Africa were brainstorming in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Capital on how to move the African Continent forward, Bill Gates, a notable global benefactor, was also addressing the World Press on tropical issues affecting Africa and its people.
Gates whose wealth and resources have impacted positively on global population, focused primarily on health, education and agriculture, the vital areas for sustainable development, capable of warding off diseases, poverty and ignorance.
Speaking on the main focus of the Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation which is Health, Gates said the principal focus of our foundation is on health.
We believe that if children are healthy, they can learn, become educated, start businesses, improve their farms and help their families properly.
In the area of vaccination, the biggest financial commitment of the foundation over which millions of dollars have been expended, Gates noted that there have been some striking successes, focusing on the period between 1980 and 2008, during which vaccines drove diphtheria cases down 93 per cent.
Although, these may be tremendous achievement, Gates believe that if the efforts are not sustained, the reverse can happen, the result being that all the achievements can fall behind.
The World’s leading philanthropist observed that the last few years has witnessed poor performance on vaccination against measles, leading to fresh outbreaks of the disease in 28 countries.
Gates’ concerns will from the basis of our discussion on the Globe In 60’ tonight, as we examine the topic – “Measles: The Fear Of Possible Resurgence, How Realistic?”.
Our Guest on the programme was the Officer in-charge of the National Immunization Programme in Rivers State, Mr. Maxwell Samson.
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The Globe In 60! as at 29/1/11
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon recently raised alarm that Nigeria’s education sector requires drastic but urgent solution in order to save it from imminent collapse.
The former Nigerian leader who spoke at the weekend in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital while delivering the 2nd Founder’s Day distinguished lecture of Afe Babalola University said the situation in the nation’s education sector had reached a critical state where it would be criminal to keep quiet and watch. He called for complete overhaul of the entire system, as well as restructuring of its operations through a well conceived reform in order to return the lost confidence of the outside world in its quality.
Gowon’s concerns appropriately corroborates recent statistics from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) concerning the last six years, Nigeria is a prominent member of WAEC.
The report captioned, “Performance In WASSCE 2005 – 2010 shows that a mere 27.53 per cent of the over one million students who sat for the examination in 2005 made the required credit pass in Mathematics and English Language.
The situation had continued to witness a downward trend ever since, with a percentage performance of between 15 and 24 in the two subject areas by students in the same examination.
But the questions are:
- What could be responsible for this inacceptable situation?
- Why is students’ performance in public examinations, particularly inpublic owned schools remained abysmal in comparasm with privately controlled institution?
- What does the future hold for a society that does not manage its education sector properly, especially in the face of mounting concerns for illiteracy, mediocrity, poverty and the looming chaos that steers it in the face?
To join us on the programme tonight, Saturday January 29, 2011, to discuss the topic – “Nigeria, Mass Failure In Public Examinations, Implications and Way Forward”, is Vincent Anosike Asuru, an Associate Professor of Educational Evaluation & Head, St. John’s Campus at the Rivers State University of Education, Port Harcourt.
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INTRODUCTION - THE GLOBE IN 60!
In Biblical times, the leadership of every nation or a people was
dependent on the directives of the prophet ordained by God.
Little wonder, some governments around the world, particularly world
superpower – America, towed that path, ensuring that regime after regime,
lived up to the expectation of their nation’s motto: “In God We Trust.”
However, the reverse seems the case in the African Continent, of which
Nigeria is part, where leaders perpetuate themselves in office against the
people’s wishes, much less consider God’s stand on their decisions.
If it is a widely accepted belief that leadership is ordained by God, why
then is that synergy between the leaders and the church so estranged?
Was it a misplaced directive from God or another African virus that would
not allow its leaders to live by Biblical injunctions?
Where is the place of the church in nation building?
Answers to these and more questions would be sought from Bishop Ebenezer
Adindu Manuagwu, a U.S-based Minister of the Gospel of Christ as we treat
the topic: “Nigeria: The Church, the State and National Development”
tonight on the Globe In 60 Minutes.
Bishop Manuagu was recently consecrated by the Anglican House of Bishops
in the United States of America.
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INTRODUCTION - THE GLOBE IN 60! as at 6th August 2011
The art of governance requires among other things, that persons entrusted
with positions of authority, take certain decisions, to constantly
lubricate the wheel of development.
And one of such measures often involves articulating policies and
programmes designed to address specifics human capacity needs of the
people and the State.
In most cases, Government’s action is premeditated by certain factors,
including environmental peculiarities, as well as other immediate needs of
the people.
For the administration of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi which came into
being in 2007, one of its cardinal objectives remains a critical attention
to the human capacity requirements of the people, to enable them
effectively control the economy of the State and guarantee a better future
for them.
To achieve this objective, the Government in 2008 rolled out several
scholarship schemes via its development agency – The Rivers State
Sustainable Development Agency, RSSDA.
As at June 2010, barely 2 years after its inception, over 800 Rivers
Youths have benefited from the various overseas Scholarship programme
which covers Engineering, Medicine, Social Sciences, Information &
Communications Technology, as well as Law in various Universities in
Canada, Britain, Malaysia and India.
These are commendable efforts. But the question is, how many of these
students who may be due for graduation in a few years from now would be
majoring in certain critical areas of the manpower need of the State?
A typical example is Medical Pathology, which deals with the study of
disease, as well as their causes and effects on the individual and the
society at large.
This episode of the Globe In 60’ shall be directed at this critical area
of our manpower need as a people. And to join us shortly on the discussion
is Dr. Charles Amakiri, Consultant Pathologist and Director of Diagnostic
and Rehabilitative Service with the Rivers State Hospital Management
Board.
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and ask questions via the number: 084/900801.
Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State is noted and famous for its
position as the epicenter of oil and gas activities in Nigeria.
Its fame, hitherto, although from the negative point of view, also derived
from the Niger Delta Militant Activities, which placed the city under
severe siege, while legitimate political and economic activities almost
came to a halt.
But thanks to the ingenuity, pragmatism and visionary actions of one man –
The Right Honourable Chibuike Amaechi, who has gradually restored the city
to its once glorious name – the Garden City of Nigeria.
To attain this phenomenal achievement, Right Hon. Amaechi utilized the
literary platform, through the now famous Garden City Literary Festival,
which he founded in 2008.
Now in its forth year, the festival is co-sponsored by the University of
Port Harcourt and hosted by one of Nigeria’s renowned contemporary
literary artists – Kolo Kalango.
For this year, the festival is scheduled to begin on the 12th of this
month and the organizers have chosen as a theme – “Literature and
Politics.”
But so many questions have been raised since the commencement of the idea.
Some of these include:
- What has literature got to do with Politics?
- What positive impacts, if any, has the “Garden City Literary Festival”,
the “Get Nigeria Reading Again” and the “Read Campaign” of the Federal
Government had on our youths?
We shall also be looking at the social media, the advent of the Nigerian
Movie Industry and how they have impacted on the reading culture of
Nigerians.
Koto Kalango, Festival Director and Founder of the Rainbow Book Club, an
NGO, was Guest on the programme to discuss the above topic.
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INTRODUCTION
Last Wednesday, September 21, 2011 was observed as the International Day
of Peace.
It equally marked the 25th year of the United Nations declaration of the
day in 1982.
Inspite of this laudable decision by the UN, mankind has continued to
grapple with desire for a crisis free world.
The mindless and fratricidal war in Afghanistan, pro-democracy violence in
the Middle-East, Militancy, Piracy and recourse to terrorism, global
economic melt down, food crisis and hunger, earthquakes, violent winds and
flooding, deaths occasioned by the dreaded HIV/AIDS scourge, remain some
of the stack realities of our contemporary world.
These developments remain major challenges to human instincts as
governments and institutions are daily exposed to the stack reality and
futility of human effort at bringing about lasting peace around the world.
Where then lies the right mechanism for the evolution of peace around the
world?
Is the emergence of democratic governance today offer a possible solution
to the problem?
Does the observance and institutionalization of the principles of human
rights, justice and fairplay, hold the keys to the emergence of peace in
our various families, societies and human institutions?
And what is the position of the scriptures concerning the emergence of
peace and security one earth?
These questions and may more formed the focus of our discussion Saturday
September 24, 2001 on the Globe In 60, as we brought on board Rev. Sister
Elma-Mary Ekewuba, Daughter of Charity and Director, Justice, Development
and Peace Commission (CARITAS) of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt.
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The Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Port
Harcourt was established in October 1980 from the Rivers State College of
Science and Technology which was itself founded in 1972.
UNITECH as it is fondly called is Nigeria’s pioneer University of Science
and Technology.
With Seven (7) Faculties, Five (5) Institutes and Three (3) Centres, the
University has as its mission, to offer men and women a unique educational
opportunity and experience for the pursuit of knowledge.
Today, over Thirty (30) years after becoming a full-fledged University,
and getting set to conduct her 23rd Combined Convocation Ceremony, how far
has the Institution gone in achieving the vision of its founding fathers,
which include among others:
1) To establish a world class, unique and uncommon citadel of
learning?
2) To solve the practical and peculiar challenges of the region,
that is the Niger Delta?
Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Barineme B. Fakae, an erudite
Scholar and astute Administrator was on hand to examine the above and
other related issues.
Nigeria has often been referred to as one of the most religious countries
on the surface of the earth.
This position arises from the number of churches and worship places that
exist on the landscape of the nation.
Today, churches are literally located in every nook and cranny of major
cities and communities in Nigeria, with great possibilities of many more
springing up by the day.
The situation makes it almost impossible for anyone to think that God is
not a Nigerian.
• But is this truly the situation?
• What about the growing tenacity towards religious doctrines and
practices, such as crusades, claims to miracles and healing? How have
these promoted the advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
We shall also be looking at the up-coming Day of Bliss Crusade of Christ
Embassy, undoubtedly one of the fastest growing Christian Organisations in
the world today.
Guest on the Talk Show was a Member of the Planning Committee for the
Crusade, Mr. Quest Macaulay.
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make your contributions, comments and ask questions.
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redemption is no longer news.
This fact can be attested to by the scandalously poor results posted by
candidates in key subject areas of English Language, Mathematics, since
the last five years or more in various public examinations.
In time past, it was a common feature to find graduating secondary school
students come up with high grades at single sitting, in various public
examinations such as WAEC, GCE or Cambridge Examinations.
They were the days of absolute commitment and appreciation of the values
of hard-work, dedication and excellence, which represent the bedrock of
any meaningful achievement, either in the academic world or in the larger
society.
Today, the level of progressive slide in the nation’s educational system,
could be deduced from the scandalously poor results posted by students in
WAEC, NECO and GCE Examinations.
Using statistics derived from result of the GCE Examination in 2006 for
example, only 11.6 per cent of students who entered for the examination
recorded credit passes in key subject areas of English Language and
Mathematics.
This obviously, is the result of a system that has failed due to long
years of neglect; a nation where lip service, rather than pragmatic
efforts are made towards advancing the system; a nation where societal
values are consistently jettisoned. A nation where mediocrity is eulogized
rather than handwork and decent life styles; a nation where severe
economic downturns have driven most parents into the streets in search of
basic necessities of life, even at the detriment of their children; a
nation where advancements in science and technology have become a course,
rather than a blessing. We can go on and on to reel out the danger to
which we as a people have been exposed, as a result of our collective
guilt.
But, where and how should the redemption in the educational sector begin?
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Is it in meeting the UNESCO minimum recommended budgetary allocation to
the sector?
Could it be in strengthening existing legislations or institutions
concerned with education?
Could it be in considering new legislations that could limit access to the
internet, particularly by children?
Should it be by way of total re-orientation in the attitude of teachers
and students?
These are the questions that answers were sought to, on the Globe In 60’,
as we examined the topic: “Education In Nigeria: The Dwindling Fortunes”.
An Associator Profession of Education Evaluation & Head of Campus at
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Vincent Asuru
spoke extensively on the discussed topic.
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suggestions or comments via our number: 084/900801.
redemption is no longer news.
This fact can be attested to by the scandalously poor results posted by
candidates in key subject areas of English Language, Mathematics, since
the last five years or more in various public examinations.
In time past, it was a common feature to find graduating secondary school
students come up with high grades at single sitting, in various public
examinations such as WAEC, GCE or Cambridge Examinations.
They were the days of absolute commitment and appreciation of the values
of hard-work, dedication and excellence, which represent the bedrock of
any meaningful achievement, either in the academic world or in the larger
society.
Today, the level of progressive slide in the nation’s educational system,
could be deduced from the scandalously poor results posted by students in
WAEC, NECO and GCE Examinations.
Using statistics derived from result of the GCE Examination in 2006 for
example, only 11.6 per cent of students who entered for the examination
recorded credit passes in key subject areas of English Language and
Mathematics.
This obviously, is the result of a system that has failed due to long
years of neglect; a nation where lip service, rather than pragmatic
efforts are made towards advancing the system; a nation where societal
values are consistently jettisoned. A nation where mediocrity is eulogized
rather than handwork and decent life styles; a nation where severe
economic downturns have driven most parents into the streets in search of
basic necessities of life, even at the detriment of their children; a
nation where advancements in science and technology have become a course,
rather than a blessing. We can go on and on to reel out the danger to
which we as a people have been exposed, as a result of our collective
guilt.
But, where and how should the redemption in the educational sector begin?
President Goodluck Jonathan recently launched the Armed Forces Emblem
Appeal Week Fund for 2012.
And this is expected to be replicated by the 36 State Governments, as well
as the Federal Capital Territory.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day was originally celebrated on the 11th of
November each year to coincide with the Poppy Day for the World War
veterans in all Commonwealth Nations.
This was later changed to January 15 in Nigeria to mark the end of the
bloody Civil War in the country.
Beyond the fanfare often associated with the observance, the Armed Forces
Remembrance Day and Emblem Appeal Week essentially seeks to evoke the
spirit of patriotism, nationalism and sober reflection on the heroic
exploits of men and women who laid their lives for the unity of the
country, as well as other international military engagements.
But several years after the various wars and international missions for
the development of a better society, how appreciative is the average
Nigerian to the sacrifice of these great men and women?
Can the average Nigerian be truly said to have learnt any lessons
regarding the futility of war and pursuit of ethnic interest?
We shall also be looking at how the nation’s educational system has
systematically destroyed the sense of patriotism and nationalism of the
average Nigerian, particularly the youths.
Mr. Sovens Okari, Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau and
Chairman, Planning Committee for the 2012 Armed Forces Day and Emblem
Appeal Week in Rivers State, was guest on hand that discussed extensively
the subject of the day.
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as at December 31st 2011
There comes a time in the life of a man, institution or nation, when stock
taking becomes not just a mere exercise, but an imperative that must be
undertaken for any meaningful advancement to take place.
As the year 2011 draws to a close, nations are already undertaking inward
evaluation of events that shaped their national life, with a view to
either strengthening loose ends or building on positive developments
recorded over a period of time, for possible advancement into the future.
Nigeria can not be an exception, as the last couple of weeks or so has
witnessed attempts at various levels of governance and administration, to
evaluate progress recorded during the preceding year through a preview of
budgetary performances and expectations for the in-coming year.
But while this is going on, Nigerians at various levels including
Organised Labour, Civil Society Groups and Global Rating Agencies are
engaged in independent assessment of performance of governments of the
various levels across the nation.
The evaluation of Nigeria, since the last twelve months, which is the
focus of the Globe In 60’ tonight, is particularly significant, as we move
into the second decade of the new millennium and the eleventh year of
unbroken democratic experience as a nation.
The topic “Nigeria in 2011”, was discussed and questions answered by our
guest, Chief O.C.J. Okocha, one-time National President of the Nigerian
Bar Association, renowned Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The Holy Book, the Bible, describes Christians as the light of the world.
Precisely in Matthew 5:16, it enjoined them thus, “Let your light so shine
before me, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in
heaven.”
On the contrary, we seem to record more darkness than light even as
churches dot every nook and cranny of the society. Kidnappings, killings,
intimidation, denial of rights of citizens, lying, deceit, immorality and
so on hold sway in all strata and ramifications of life.
To thwart the level of increase of these vices, the church has decided to
pray harder than ever, organizing programmes, putting up advertorials and
so forth to transform the society.
Be that as it may, less progress seem to have been made in this direction.
What is the church not doing rights?
Are these also signs of the end time?
What is the way out of this quagmire?
Rev. Dr. Francis Nwogo was the guest on the programme (Globe In 60
Minutes) who proffered answers to the above questions and many more as we
discussed the topic: “The Church” A Failure or Solution to Societal
Development?”
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every Saturday at 7.30pm, for your comments and contributions to the
programme.
as at April 7th 2012
Today is World Health Day. Again, as has been the case since the World
Health Organisation (WHO) declaration some sixty-four years ago,
governments and non-governmental organizations the world over, are putting
together events and activities aimed at bringing to the front burner of
public discourse, issues relating to public health and management.
This year, WHO is focusing human attention on “Ageing and Health”. This is
in recognition of the steady increase in life expectancy around the world,
and declining statistics of new births.
The implication here is that Governments and Non-governmental
Organisations around the world would have keyed into the paradigm shift,
by paying necessary attention to health, infrastructure and programmes
designed to address the prevailing health challenges of this segment of
their various societies.
As rightly put by John Beard, a World Health Organisations Director, in
charge of Ageing and Life Course, “with rapid ageing populations, finding
the right model for long-term care becomes more and more urgent”.
For a country like Nigeria where social security system is virtually
non-existent; a country where corruption has made non-sense of
government’s pension policy for retiring public officers; a country where
attention and consideration is hardly given to the frailty of the aged
while erecting offices and other public infrastructure; a country where
the culture of care for the aged is gradually giving way to the Western
system of individualism, this year’s theme by the World Health
Organisation (WHO) is not only appropriate, but timely.
To join us shortly in the studio to discuss the topic: “Tackling the
Health Challenges of the Aged” is a Medical Practitioner and Community
Development Advocate, Dr. George Ellah.
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7.30pm as you dial the number: 084 900801, to ask your questions, make
comments or contributions.
During the last days of Jesus Christ here on earth, He commanded His
disciples to go into the world and preach the gospel, winning souls for
Him.
This command was handed down to every believer of the Christian faith
irrespective of creed, race and colour.
Over Two Thousand years after, Churches have even gone extra miles to not
just preach the gospel, but attend to the physical, moral, financial,
social and health needs of the congregation, including the reformation of
their mindset.
Far as they have gone, the myriad of problems encountered by members of
the Church seem to outweigh all these efforts.
Vices have not only increased, but are gradually creeping into the
vineyard of God.
Is there a missing link?
Can we say the Church is losing grasp of its obligation of not only
salvaging the souls of mankind, but ensuring that the flock act in one
accord in every facet of life?
What is the way out?
Answers were provided to address the above questions and many more on the
Globe In 60’ as Most Reverend Professor Emele Mba Uka, the Prelate and
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria,
an ordained Minister of the Word and Sacraments, Theologian and an
Academic, featured on the programme.
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Saturday at 7.30pm through our telephone number: 084 900801, to ask your
questions or make suggestions and comments.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBE IN 60! As at 21st April 2012
Salvation of the soul of man, was one reason too many for the gift of
Jesus Christ by God Almighty.
During His brief but eventful sojourn on earth, Jesus not only saved souls
but performed miracles, preached the Word and laid down His life for all
to live.
These acts of ultimate and supreme love, have surpassed generations,
thousands of years after His departure from the face of the earth.
Can these be said of contemporary Ministers of God?
Can the pursuit of self-aggrandizement, building of cathedrals,
celebration of wealth and prosperity, the competition for share of
quantity rather than quality of membership, take the place of the mandate
of Christ, which is the salvation of the soul of man?
Why have true Christian virtues and principles been so relegated by the
contemporary Church?
Why has the revival of the Church become rather illusive despite the
proliferation of and increase in the number of Churches?
Bishop Winston T. Iwo, Founder and General Overseer of Grace Covenant
Ministries, a Port Harcourt-based Pentecostal Mission, was our guest on
the Globe In 60’ to proffer answer to questions on the topic: “The Church”
Avenue for Self-eulogy or Fulfillment of a Divine Mandate”?.
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your questions and comments or suggestions, as you join us every Saturday
at 7.30pm.
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