By Julius Nsikak Inclusive education has long been preached in Nigeria, a lofty mantra often recited, but rarely practised. In reality, it has remained half-baked, bottled at the neck. In Akwa Ibom, it is more of a rumour, a romanticised slogan, and a cosmetic display meant to mask systemic exclusion. For what reasons should there […]
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By Precious Ukeje Two years after its establishment, lectures and other academic activities have commenced at the Federal College of Education, Ididep, in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. Explicit News reports that students numbering over 300, by the reckoning of the Registrar, Mr Nsemeke Udoakpan, reported for studies on the first day, Monday, September 8,
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By Julius Nsikak At 28, Barr. Udeme Emmanuel Ekanem was looking forward to the excitement of his graduation as a final-year law student at the University of Uyo. But for him, the journey to that point was a long climb against darkness, limitations, and systemic neglect. Udeme was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma as
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