Rivers strengthens science and technology education
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Illustrative image · Vanessa Loring · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe Rivers State Government is strengthening its commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to prepare young people for emerging careers. Secretary to the State Government Dagogo Wokoma defended this approach in Port Harcourt, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
The Rivers State Government in southern Nigeria wants to strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to prepare young people for jobs linked to an increasingly technology-driven economy. Dagogo Wokoma, Secretary to the Rivers State Government, outlined this approach on Wednesday in Port Harcourt during a meeting with the Rivers State branch of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), an association of science teachers, Daily Post reports.
Wokoma said that investment in STEM education should develop young people’s scientific and technological skills and support their access to new careers and entrepreneurship. Peter Nwagor, Rivers State Commissioner for Education, for his part, praised STAN’s work in promoting science education and assured the association of his ministry’s support, according to Daily Post.
Ibifiri Pollyn, acting president of STAN in Rivers, praised the partnership with the state government and introduced two pupils from Government Secondary School in Orominike, Port Harcourt, who had won third place at the National Science Project Exhibition. She also introduced science teacher Gladys Chikere at the meeting, Daily Post reports.
