Science Teachers

Association of Nigeria

STAN News 

NEW EXECUTIVE FOR ADAMAWA STATE BRANCH

Chair:        Samuel Fariku

Vice Chair:        Abbas  Babayi

Secretary:         Gramso  Clarkson

Treasurer:         Charity Ebere Chinemeze

Science Fair Co-ordinator:         Hajiya Ladi M. Banu

PRO:                    Ihemba Innocent Nwachukwu

MEMBERS' UPDATE

Promoted

Dr. Uche Nzewi as Professor of Science Education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Appointed

Dr. Samuel Oluranti Adeyegbe as Head of National Office, WAEC.

Mr. Aniekan Udeme-Obong as Director, School of Sciences, Akwa Ibom State College of Arts and Science, Nung Ukim, Ikono.

Mrs. Odufolake Babatunde-Lawal as Assistant Secretary (Administration), STAN National Secretariat, Ibadan.

Mr. Oluwaseun Owoeye as Assistant Secretary (Web Management), STAN National Secretariat, Ibadan.

Elected

Professor N. Onofeghara as Dean of Education, Abia State University.

Dr. Alice E. Asim as Sub-Dean of Education, University of Calabar.

Elder Olayiwola Musiliu Ayandeji as Dean, School of Science Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Kano State.

Honoured

Alhaji Mohammed Nuhu Usman, on 19 March, 2005 by Ministry of Education, Zaria for invaluable contribution to the development of school sports in Zaria Division.

Dr. Ngozi Okafor as 'Ezinne' (Good Mother) and 'Life Member' by Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocess on 4 December, 2004.

About to Wed

Miss Afoma Uche Nwokolo to Mr. Okey Ifediora Ikeobi (son of Chief Isaiah Ikeobi, STAN Past President) on 4 June, 2005 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Umuocham, Aba.  Afoma and Okey both hail from Eziora, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State.

Just Arrived

Miss Etoro-Abasi to Mr. & Mrs. Simon Walter on 2 February, 2005.

Transition

Mr. Patrick Etim Inyang, 47, Chair of Abuja Branch died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday 26 January, 2005.  His remains were interred in his home town, Adadia in Uruan L.G.A, Akwa Ibom State on 19 February, 2005.  The STAN President, Dr. Mamman Wasagu was represented by Obong Bassey Nyong, a Past President of STAN.  Several STAN members paid their last respects to the fallen colleague.  From Abuja Branch were David Irukera, Abdullahi Okhuosami, Ofonime Ikpoto, and Olusegun Oyewale.  And from Akwa Ibom State Branch were Mr. Idara Etokebe, Associate Professor Nsedu Inyang, Dr. E. I. C. Hogan, Dr. Donatus Igbokwe, Mr. Inuaesiet Edemekong, and Elder Essien Udo.  Ben Akpan also attended.

Mr. Olusanya Olusegun Olokun, 48, died on 2 December, 2004 after a brief illness.  He has since been buried.  Mr. Olokun was the Assistant Secretary of Osun State Branch.  He was a teacher at Federal Government College, Ikirun.

Mr. O. F. Betiku of the NERDC, Abuja passed on 25 April, 2005 after a brief illness.

Arc. Obiozo Uyanne, 48, elder brother of Maureen Uyanne died on 5 March, 2005.  Burial took place on 10 April, 2005.

Patron Moses Etuk Udo, 76, father of Mrs. Arit Ben Akpan passed on 28 February, 2005.  Burial took place on 26 March, 2005 at his home town Ikot Enua, Asutan Ekpe, Akwa Ibom State after funeral service by Methodist Church Nigeria.

Tufuor, eminent science educator, passes on

In Ghana, the death has been announced of Dr. J. K. Tufuor, a foundation member of CASTME Africa.  Dr. Tufuor died on Monday, 31 January, 2005 and was buried on Saturday, 12 March. He presented a Special Lecture at the STAN Conference in Port Harcourt in 2002.  He was of the University of Cape Coast.  Dr. Tufuor will be remembered for his networking efforts with several international organisations including UNESCO.

Mr. Patrick Etim Inyang

                                         (1958-2005)

A tribute by

Science Teachers Association of Nigeria

Mr. Patrick Etim Inyang, 47, joined the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) as a member in 1985.  A specialist in Electronics Technology, Mr. Inyang taught at various times at Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada and Government Secondary School, Karshi, all in the Federal Capital Territory.  His last station was Government Technical and Science College, Garki, Abuja where he served as Vice Principal (Academics).

   On 21 July, 2001, Mr. Inyang took over the mantle of leadership of STAN as the Abuja Branch Chair having been so elected by its members.  Two years later in 2003, in his capacity as branch chair, he chaired the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association which was held at the International Conference Centre as well as Government Science and Technical College, Garki, Abuja.  The conference which had an international programme of activities by the African Branch of the Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology, and Mathematics Educators (CASTME), was one of the best organised in the history of the Association.  Much of the credit for that achievement was due to Mr. Inyang's sterling leadership qualities especially his ability to carry people along at every stage of the planning and execution of the programme.

   If the rapport with STAN branch members was excellent, Inyang's relationship with government agencies especially the Department of Education, Abuja was very cordial leading to a lot of attention by government to the requests from the branch.  The Abuja Branch under his tenure was among the most active in terms of membership and professional development activities.

   Mr. Inyang's professional success was traceable to his personal qualities.  He was always cheerful and friendly to all who came his way.  He was humane and kind.  Mr. Inyang was always ready to listen to suggestions even if those were in conflict with his position.  Such open mindedness paid off in several areas as he was able, for instance, to secure the support for the Abuja Branch from several organisations such as the Federal Ministry of Education, National Universities Commission, National Commission for Colleges of Education, and the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council.

   In all these, Mr. Inyang never sought any public acknowledgement of his efforts even as the commendations came unsolicited anyway.  He had a good sense of humour and enjoyed socialising and good company.  His sudden death is a great shock to his family and many friends, and a deep and serious loss for STAN.  Our prayers at this difficult time are with his wife, Irene, and all family members.  He will be sorely missed.

   We wish him a very sweet repose and a guaranteed rest in the Lord's bosom.

Dr. Mamman Wasagu, FSTAN

President

19 February, 2005

Information on STAN President's Award

Notes:

a.   Applications to be forwarded by Chair and/or Secretary of the Branch

b.  Please attach the following to the application:

     *   Curriculum vitae of nominee

     *    Four copies of recent passport-sized photograph

     *    Photocopy of receipt for current membership

     *    Items of evidence for Section B below

     *    Confidential report on teaching proficiency from colleagues, Head of Department/Head of School

c.   Only one nomination is expected from each branch.

SECTION A

Data on Nominee

These should include: Full names, school, branch, highest teaching qualification, subject taught, classes taught, duration of teaching in present school, teaching experience, year of enrolment in STAN, offices held (if any), and involvement in popularisation of science activities.

SECTION B

a.   Please list innovation in lesson preparation that qualify the candidate as exemplary

b.  Please list innovations in lesson delivery/presentation that qualify the candidate as exemplary

c.   Please list innovations in lesson evaluation that qualify the candidate as exemplary.  Include evidence of innovations in such areas as assessment techniques, manner of grading script, and manner of reporting learner performance.

d.  List and attach evidence to support outstanding performance of students in external examinations.  For the purpose of this Award, teaching effectiveness will be assessed by:

     i             performance of students in internal and external examinations.

     ii.   report from colleagues, head of department, or head of institution.

For Sale  

Bank drafts made payable to 'STAN" at Ibadan should be forwarded to:

The Executive Director,

STAN Secretariat, Government College Campus.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 

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