Education

Finding a balance between sports education and academic education is key for young footballers – Ogbonna

Published

3 years ago

March 15, 2022

Born on the 16th of October, 2002, Ogbonna Destiny Chidera is causing quite a bit of chatter with his display of talent.

The 19year-old, who is currently training with Heartland FC is performing well with the Owerri based club, having played for teams in Europe such as Brescia Feeders in Italy, Tottenham Academy and West Ham Academy in England.

With his beautiful drive of the ball, pace and on spot passes, Chidera is fast becoming a player to be reckoned, as he aspires to play for the senior teams of either West or Tottenham in England.

The highly-rated player stressed that, despite his focus on football as a career, education is key to life.

“Education is key in life. As a Sports man or anything you do in life, you need education. I am currently studying Petroleum Engineering at the Federal University of Owerri, FUTO, and on the verge of completing my education. That’s to tell you how I value education as much as I value my tent in football.”

Still in the nascent stages of his career, the teenage sensation named his father as his role model in life, while for football, he described Portuguese and Manchester United star, Cristiano Ronaldo as his role model.

“I so much hold my Dad in high esteem. He is one man I look up to daily as navigate life. He is a very big role model to me on and off the pitch. I have learnt a lot from him.”

“My role model is Cristiano Ronaldo. I am happy and previlegde to have seen him play and see him break some records. I love the way he plays, he is fast, skilful and he’s got power-packed shots too and these are the characteristics I possess.

“I like to watch his video always and I aim to keep working hard to do better, even than him in the future.”

“Someday I would love to make my own mark, so that, those coming behind would see me as their role model as well in a positive light.

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Education

NECO acquires high performance OMR scanner to enhance examination efficiency

Published

2 weeks ago

March 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Mariam Sanni

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has acquired a high performance Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Scanner to enhance the efficiency, Credibility and Security of its examinations.

In a statement by the Ag. Director of information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani , the Registrar/Chief Executive, prof. Dantani Ibrahim wushishi at the inauguration of the newly Installed Scanning machine at the ICT Department in Minna , said it was part of the Council’s efforts to improve accuracy, speed and reliability in its examination process.

Prof. Wushishi disclosed that the scantron Insight 1500c is a high performance OMR Scanner known for its precision, speed and ability to handle large volume of scripts efficiently.

He explained that “with this new addition, we will significantly enhance our data processing capabilities, ensuring faster and more accurate results processing for millions of candidates across the world”.

According to him, the newly acquired scanner has the capability to scan over 15,000 OMR sheets per hour and 250 per minute.

The Registrar stated that the scanning machine which cost about N500 million, has the capacity to simultaneously scan and score OMR sheets.

Prof. Wushishi explained that the acquisition of the high-speed scanner is a testament to NECO’s commitment to leveraging technology in all its examination processes.

The Director ICT Department, Mr. Goddy Usioboh, in has address, said the acquisition of the new scanner aligns with NECO’s Vision of delivering World-class examination services while maintaining the integrity of its assessment.

The Technical Adviser from Scantron Company, Minessota, USA, Mr. Tom Harry who trained the staff of the ICT Department on the Operations of the new scanning machine, expressed satisfaction with the staff high level of dedication and diligence during the training.

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