During a recent inspection of the STEAM program at the Police Secondary School in Abuja, several notable figures gathered to witness the initiative’s progress. ACP Ibidapo Olubiyi was joined by Matilda Belleggia, Angelica Felici Caravella, and Professor Hauwa Ibrahim, highlighting the event’s importance. Minister of State for Police Affairs, FCT Mandate Secretary Mrs. Adebayo Benjamins-Laniyi, and Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim also attended, underscoring the government’s commitment to education.
The inspection was further graced by CP S. W. Abdul, who played a key role in the proceedings. Representatives from the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), including FCT Secretary Mrs. Oyarekha Fatimo and PRO Comfort Omoleye, were present, showcasing the community’s involvement. Director of Police Inspectorate (MPA) Bola Aderele and David Marulanda added to the diverse group of officials who came together to support this innovative educational program.
The event underscored the collective efforts of government, police, and community leaders in nurturing the next generation of thinkers and innovators.
The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasized the importance of nurturing the next generation, stating that true success is incomplete without a successor. She highlighted the critical need to impart knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) to students at the Police Primary School in Abuja. Her remarks underscore the importance of equipping young minds with the skills and education necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving world, ensuring that the legacy of innovation and progress continues.
In a statement e-signed by the Deputy Director of the Information and Public Relations Unit, Mr. Bolaji Kazeem, and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), crucial information was shared.
During an inspection of the STEAM program at the Police Secondary School in Abuja, the Minister praised the initiative led by the Honourable Minister of State, in collaboration with the Police Officers’ Wives Association and the Peace Institute, under the guidance of Professor Hauwa Ibrahim. The program aims to empower students with essential skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
The Minister emphasized that the program was designed to inspire children to take their education seriously, nurture their creativity and imagination, and foster a confident, forward-thinking mindset. By encouraging them to think big about their future, the initiative aims to instill a can-do attitude that will empower them to achieve their goals.
“The future of learning revolves around STEAM, and adding art to it was to carry along the children who are not science-oriented. We look forward to expanding the training to accommodate more students as we are continuing with the training of teachers to transfer the skills and impact more on the students,” she said.
Police students, Peace Institute Leader, Prof Hauwa Ibrahim, and Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim during the inspection of the STEAM programme held at the Police Secondary School in Abuja.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim said that the summer lesson message is to demonstrate the ongoing Renewed Hope Police Reforms within the primary and secondary schools in the police ecosystem as a strong commitment of the government to drive excellence in the police institutions and make them a choice school in two years.
The Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory, Mrs. Adebayo Benjamins-Laniyi disclosed the FCT just concluded the STEAM programme in four wards of the city namely Kagini, Karu, Kwasah, and Karamajiji adding that 250 children were involved in each ward including disability and vulnerable children.
In her words, “We have more girl-children on this programme than boys and ensure that the knowledge is transferred to our indigent teachers.”
A team from the University of Rome’s Peace Institute, led by Harvard visiting lecturer Prof. Hauwa Ibrahim, has been inspiring students in Art, Science, and Technology classes to see value in what others discard. Remarkably, 80 percent of the materials used in their experiments were salvaged from the trash. This innovative approach encourages students to transform waste into something valuable, teaching them that even discarded items can be turned into treasures.
“The students have been inspired through the experiments they perform in the classes. The children are amazing and the programme has impacted 1500 children and hope to do more. Nobody can do it alone; we all have to pinch in a little bit of something. If we can encourage everybody to be together and add a little bit of something, Nigeria has more talent than you can ever imagine,” Prof Ibrahim said.
