As part of measures to check academic corruption and examination malpractices otherwise called ‘sorting”, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has enjoined alumni Associations in the country to take the campaign against the menace to the State and National Assemblies for legislation.
Chief Wike said the incidence of sorting in higher Institutions of learning has become worrisome to the educational advancement of the Nation and steps need to be taken to curb the social malaise prevalent in state, federal and private Universities in Nigeria.
Governor Wike stated this Friday, when the University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA) honoured him with a Distinguished Leadership Award, at the 91st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the body in Port Harcourt.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo said a situation where students influence lecturers to allocate scores for a specific amount, when they fail the particular course, cannot enhance quality of education.
He regretted that the scenario has lured some male lectures to request female students to sort with their bodies, thereby increasing the many cases of sexual harassment and abuses on women in the University system.
The State Chief Executive lauded UNN Alumni Association for their immensed contribution to the growth and development of Rivers State particularly for producing the former Governor of the State, Dr. Peter Odili, Justice Mary Odili, former Deputy Governor Sir. Gabriel Toby and Hon. Justice Iche Ndu among others that served the State in various capacities.
Chief Wike thanked the Association for the choice of Port Harcourt for the 91st NEC meeting as their presence will go along way to counter the senseless war of calumny against the State and prove that Rivers State is indeed safe and hospitable.
Earlier, Chairman of the occasion Hon. Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja, thanked the Local Organizing Committee on the choice of the theme “Sorting: A Dead End for Standards in Tertiary Institutions”, adding that the problem if not properly handled could lead to the destruction of future generation.
In his address, National President of University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA) Chief Andrew Oru said the Association will ensure that the University harnesses available opportunities, and commended the efforts of the current Vice Chancellor in re-creating the high standards of the University.
Also speaking, the president UNAA Port Harcourt branch, Mrs. Tonia Nzekwe, said the branch is working towards developing the second phase of the Alumni ultra-modern center in Port Harcourt, which will in turn reduce the suffering of members in the South-South region.
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