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China to digitise vehicle registration licenses
China to digitise vehicle registration licenses
Registration
Beijing, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua/NAN) China will pilot the digitisation of motor vehicle registration licences starting in July, to improve the traffic management services, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced on Thursday.
The reform measure would initially be implemented in 60 cities, including Beijing and Tianjin, and would be fully promoted nationwide by the end of the year, according to the ministry.
Chinese law requires drivers to carry both their driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates while driving.
Previously, the digitisation of motor vehicle annual inspection marks and driving licenses had been fully implemented.
Traffic management authorities have issued 1.475 billion electronic inspection marks and 250 million electronic driving licenses.
By the end of May 2024, the total number of motor vehicles in China had reached 440 million, including 340 million cars (excluding motorcycles and trucks).
The number of drivers had reached 530 million.
China ranks first in the world in terms of the total number of motor vehicles and drivers.
Wang Qiang, director of the traffic management bureau of the MPS, said that in recent years, more than 100 reform measures were introduced.
He said that the measures had helped in reducing costs by over 100 billion yuan (about 14 billion U.S. dollars).
The MPS has also launched a unified mobile app called “Jiaoguan 12123” or “traffic management 12123” which can currently provide 35 types of traffic related services.
The app has 540 million registered users. (Xinhua/NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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June 13, 2024
Japa: Remember the country that nurtured you, Commissioner urges nursing graduates
Japa
By Yetunde Fatungase
Abeokuta, June 13, 2024 (NAN) Commissioner for Health in Ogun, Dr Tomi Coker, has urged the graduating students of Ogun College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta, to remember the roots that nurtured them, in spite of the allure of greener pastures.
Speaking at the first combined convocation ceremony of the college on Thursday in Abeokuta, Coker reminded the graduating students that despite its challenges, the Nigerian healthcare system had provided the foundation upon which they would build their careers.
She noted that graduates from the college remained one of the best in the country, stressing the need for their brilliance, innovation and unwavering professional dedication to Ogun and Nigeria at large.
“As nurses and midwives, you are the backbone of our healthcare system. Your role is critical, not only in providing care but in leading change, advocating for patients and driving improvements in health outcomes.
“The knowledge and skills you have acquired are invaluable. I urge you to continue seeking opportunities for growth and development.
“Pursue further education, engage in research and embrace new technologies and methodologies,” she said.
Coker expressed gratitude to Gov. Dapo Abiodun for his unwavering support and tireless investment as a visionary leader in nursing education.
She said the governor was committed to ensuring accreditation of all state-owned schools of nursing and midwifery by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and National Board for Technical Education and their transition to the current collegiate system.
In her address, the college Provost, Dr Omotade Sodimu, noted that the school remained one of the oldest tertiary institutions in the state, contributing significantly to the development of education in the health sector.
According to Sodimu, the college has continued to produce skilled and competent nurses and midwives essential for improving the health and wellbeing of the people.
She stated that the first set of students admitted through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) would soon gain admission, thus enabling nursing students to be mobilised for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
Sodimu expressed appreciation to the commissioner for health for her immense contributions toward achieving this milestone.
In her remarks, the best graduating student, Miss Busola Yakubu, urged her colleagues to stand as testaments to the power of education, using their knowledge, skills and experience to make a difference and change the world for better.
Yakubu advised her colleagues to always remember the values and principles that had shaped them into the individuals they are today.
She stressed the need for embracing continuous learning, fostering creativity and cultivating compassion to make positive impacts in communities and the world at large.
“We must use our knowledge and skills to break barriers, challenge the status quo and drive innovation. We must be the leaders, thinkers and problem-solvers that our world needs,” she said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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June 13, 2024
Alleged N1.85bn fraud: Court remands 2 REA officials
Alleged N1.85bn fraud: Court remands 2 REA officials

Order
By Taiye Agbaje
Abuja, June 13, 2024 (NAN) A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered two staff of the Account and Finance Department of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged N1.853 billion fraud.
Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the two officials; Umar Musa Laraye and Emmanuel Titus Pada, to be remanded pending their bail plea after they were arraigned on separate four-count charges.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Nwite had, on June 6, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Laraye, Pada and Henrientta Onomen Okojie for failure to appear in court for their arraignment.
The judge gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), moved an oral application to the effect.
He then adjourned the matter until today for ICPC to produce Laraye and Pada in court, while Okojie’s case was fixed for June 14 (Friday).
The ICPC had preferred separate four-count charges against the affected officials over allegations of misappropriation of public funds meant for the provision of electricity to rural communities across the country.
In the first charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/204/24, the anti-corruption agency sued Pada as sole defendant.
The commission sued Karaye in the second charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/202/24, while Okojie was equally sued in the charge number: FHC/ABJ/CR/203/24.
When the cases involving Laraye and Pada were called, Akponimisingha informed the court that the matters were scheduled for them to take their plea.
The anti-corruption commission lawyer applied that the June 6 bench warrant be vacated against them since the defendants were in court and Justice Nwite granted the request.
After the separate four-count charges were read to them, they pleaded not guilty and Akponimisingha applied for a trial date.
But Idoko Alhassan, who appeared for the two defendants, told the court when the first matter involving Laraye was heard that he had already filed a bail application on behalf of his client dated June 11.
Alhassan said the application was duly served on the prosecution on Tuesday.
Responding, Akponimisingha said he was yet to receive the copy of the bail.application.
The judge equally said that the prosecution was still within time to respond to the application.
Justice Nwite, who adjourned the matter until June 20 for hearing of the bail application, ordered Laraye, including Pada, to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre.
He then fixed their trial until July 10.
NAN also reports that on June 6, the ICPC arraigned Usman Ahmed Kwakwa, also an official of REA, on a four-count charge bordering on fraud.
Kwakwa pleaded not guilty to the counts preferred against him.
Justice Nwite admitted him to a N50 million bail.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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June 13, 2024
Police nab 14 suspects over kidnapping, other criminal offences in FCT
Police nab 14 suspects over kidnapping, other criminal offences in FCT
Suspects
By Monday Ijeh
Abuja, June 13, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested 14 suspects over kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running, car theft, illegal registration of SIM cards and other criminal offences.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of FCT, Mr Benneth Igweh said this during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja.
He said two network jammers, seven firearms, six vehicles, 1,100 registered SIM cards, three SIM registration machines, two fingerprint machines, and one Gionee phone were recovered from the suspects.
The CP said six of the suspects, arrested by a team of detectives from the State Intelligence Unit on May 29 followed credible intelligence over alleged involvement in a national security breach.
He said the suspects specialised in the sale of already registered Phone SIM cards to criminals that operate with other people’s identities to avoid being traced or tracked.
“It may interest you to know that four different numbers can be registered under a single National Identification Number (NIN).
“These criminals employ street SIM card vendors to get the details of unsuspecting residents who buy SIM cards and register them at the same time.
“Over 1,100 already registered SIM cards, three registration machines and other gadgets were recovered from the suspects,” he said.
The CP said the suspects had confessed to the crime.
Igweh said operatives from the command, on May 19 trailed and apprehended two suspects following credible intelligence from the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) over kidnapping and car theft.
He said one of the suspects who had been on the command’s wanted list was currently on court bail for a similar offence.
The CP said the duo were members of a four-man gang terrorising Abuja, and its environs and had freely confessed to the crime.
Igweh said an ash-coloured Toyota Camry vehicle, with reg. no. KSF 412 HT, a network jammer, seven SIM cards and a new number plate reading LSR 961 JK were recovered from the suspects.
The CP said operatives from the anti-car theft unit of the command, on June 7, trailed and arrested a suspect following credible intelligence over gun-running.
He said seven automatic pump action shotguns and 1,000 rounds of live cartridges were recovered from the suspect.
The CP said the suspects would be charged in court upon completion of investigations. (NAN)
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June 13, 2024
Troops raid IPOB/ESN camps, apprehend 25 suspects
IPOB
By Sumaila Ogbaje
Abuja, June 13, 2024 (NAN) The Defence Headquarters has said that troops of Operation UDO KA have raided several training camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South East, and apprehended 25 suspects.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja.
Buba said the raid operations were carried out in the last one week following the killing of five soldiers by the group on May 30, around Aba, in Abia.
He said the operations led to the destruction of several camps and killing of 13 terrorists who had been terrorising the zone from their hideouts.
“Additionally, troops arrested violent extremists/IPOB/ESN members in Isiala Mbano and Ohaji/Egbema LGAs of Imo State.
“Furthermore, troops rescued kidnapped hostages in Anambra-West Local Government Area of Anambra State.
“Troops also conducted counter/anti kidnapping operations in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State.
“Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralised 13 terrorists, arrested 25 violent extremists and rescued 15 kidnapped hostages and recovered one AK47 rifle and four dane guns, among others.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action,” he said.
Buba called on all citizens to support the military in its efforts to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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June 13, 2024
Experts task FG on provision of hybrid seedlings to farmers
Hybrid
By Mercy Omoike
Lagos, June 13, 2024 (NAN) Some agriculture experts have urged the Federal Government to provide hybrid seedlings to farmers as interventions in order to ensure food security.
The experts made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.
Mr Rabiu Zuntu, the Chairman Tomatoes Growers Association Kaduna State, appealed to the government to provide hybrid service to local farmers because of their disease and weather resistant nature.
“We want the government to give hybrid seeds as palliatives to farmers rather than the open pollinated seeds.
“Farmers hardly have the financial capacity to buy hybrid seeds which are most times disease and pest resistant.
“Most times, a sachet of hybrid seeds costs more than N10, 000 and to cultivate an hectare of land, a farmer needs up to N200, 000 to N300, 000 per hectare.
“Due to this, a lot of farmers cannot afford so have to cultivate the open-pollinated seeds which cannot resist pest infestation as we are currently facing with the ‘Tuta Aboluta’ on tomatoes.
“Hybrid seedlings are more climate change resistant and can endure through any weather or temperature conditions.
“Hybrid seedlings should be given to farmers as interventions; if we continue with the open pollinated varieties, the interventions will not yield any tangible results.
“Climate change is really affecting crop cultivation especially tomatoes, hence open pollinated seeds cannot survive the hardship of the weather.
“From the flowering stage, some of these crops just die off,” he said.
On his part, Dr Ismail Olawale, a strategic agriculture communication expert, called for caution in the full adoption of hybrid seedlings.
“The appeal to the government from the farmers to be provided with hybrid seeds is not going to be a one-stop solution.
“It will help increase productivity but however it comes with its challenges; the question is whether consumers more comfortable with hybrid produce.
“Will taste disparity in the hybrid produce be acceptable to the ultimate consumers?
“The farmers should not just call for improved production through hybrid seeds but should consider all factors connected to it.”
He urged lesser dependence on hybrid seedlings but sustainable solutions to ensuring food security in the country.
“The farmers should not just seek a one-time solution to problems; what is the sustainability of hybrid seeds; can it be replanted after harvest?
“If the government provides the seeds this year, will the government be willing to give for the next planting season?
“How can the farmers sustain the procurement of these hybrid seeds?” he queried. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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June 13, 2024
Enhancing treatment, care and support for persons with albinism
Enhancing treatment, care and support for persons with albinism
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Albinism is a rare genetic disorder where the person is not born with the usual amount of melanin pigment.
Melanin is a chemical in the body that determines the colour of the skin, hair and eyes.
Most people with albinism have very pale skin, hair and eyes. They are prone to sunburn and skin cancer.
An estimated one in 20,000 people worldwide are born with oculocutaneous albinism. The condition affects people in many ethnic groups and geographical regions. According to Medlineplus.gov
Albinism is most prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa with estimates of one in 5,000 to one in 15,000.
According to a Cleveland Clinic report, people with albinism may experience any of the following complications: skin problems due to their light-coloured skin.
The report further said that people with albinism may be legally blind, but they can learn to use their vision over time.
One major concern about albinism is its genetics.
Cleveland Clinic said albinism is passed down through families. People are born with albinism when they inherit an albinism gene from their parents.
In oculocutaneous albinism, both parents must carry an albinism gene for their child to be born with albinism. The child has a 1 in 4 chance of being born with albinism.
If just one parent has an albinism gene, the child won’t have oculocutaneous albinism. But they will have a 50 per cent chance of being a carrier of the gene themselves.
In Nigeria, persons with albinism face numerous challenges such as discrimination, health issues which many of them complain about among others.
As a group and as individuals persons with albinism have protested against this discrimination.
The Association of Albinism in Kaduna State said that in some instances, the lives of albinos are threatened by some members of the society out of ignorance.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an alarming rise in skin cancer has threatened lives of Albinos in Africa. In some instance there were fatalities.
“Two albinos in Kajuru Local Government Area and one in Zaria died. Their deaths were all linked to climate change-related issues, including skin cancer.
“People with albinism lack melanin in their skin, making them more susceptible to sunburn and skin cancer.
“We are witnessing an increase in skin-related illnesses, adding to the challenges of our already difficult lives,” Mr Abubakar Adam, the Chairman of the Association of Albinism in Kaduna.
The rising weather temperature resulting from climate change has also had impacts of the plight of albinos, with risk of skin cancer becoming higher.
“We often seek refuge under trees or umbrellas to shield our skin from burning,” he further said.
Adam explained that the association also focused on raising awareness about the high cost of living affecting most adults with albinism who struggle to work during the day due to the intense heat.
But part of the solution remains public enlightenment both for general public and couples whose children and wards are albinos.
“The organisation is actively sensitising parents about the importance of ensuring their children wear protective clothing.
“This is to safeguard their skin from the sun. Moreover, we are intensifying efforts to raise awareness about cancer prevention among the albino community,” he added.
The chairman highlighted the need for more proactive measures against the harsh effects of climate change.
Similarly, African Climate Reporters, NGO, says it is committed to scaling up enlightenment on the nexus between climate change and the plight of albinos.
Mr Ibrahima Yakubu, the Head of Communication and Strategies of the NGO said the campaign would be carried out in collaboration with the African Institutes of Waste and Environmental Studies and other scientific institutions.
He said the campaign, among others, would seek to mobilise science, climate and environmental journalists and other stakeholders to raise awareness among the general public.
While public sensitisation is important in the mitigating the plight of persons living the albinism, providing treatment, care and support is equally paramount.
The Vivigold Foundation for Albinism Empowerment, Education and Healthcare, an NGO, has advocated the establishment of special health facilities with dermatologists and other skin care experts to increase access to health facilities for albinos.
Miss Vivian Ezeonwumelu, Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, that albinos had higher risk of developing skin cancer compared to other members of the population.
Ezeonwumelu said that five members of the Anambra State Albinism Association died of skin cancer in a space of four years.
She said such deaths could be avoided if albinos had access to healthcare service and experts in albinism-related conditions.
“It is essential to shed light on the challenges faced by the albinism community in Nigeria and the importance of addressing their plights and promoting inclusion.
“Skin cancer is a significant challenge for individuals with albinism in Nigeria. Due to the lack of melanin, their skin is extremely vulnerable to the damaging effects of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
“Most persons with albinism cannot afford the high cost of preventing skin cancer. Which is why we are calling on the governments, groups and well-meaning citizens to come to our rescue,” she said.
Ezeonwumelu said there was the need to establish specialised health facilities across the country, to provide comprehensive support to address the specific health needs of the albinism community.
She said that healthcare professionals should also receive specialised training on albinism-related skin conditions to improve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer.
According to her, such specialised hospital will be a safe space to help combat stigma, provide emotional support, and facilitate access to healthcare services.
“The health facility will offer dermatological care and counselling to address the psycho-social impact of living with albinism, sun protection and skin cancer prevention, “she said.
Ezeonwumelu urged government agencies to collaborate with groups working with albinos to intensify awareness on skin cancer risks in the albinism community.
In the same vein, the Initiative for Advancement of the Albinism Cause (INAAC) has called on government to provide free sunscreen lotions for persons with albinism in the country.
Miss Joy Odigie, Executive Director, INAAC, told NAN that persons with albinism were dying from skin cancer, a disease that could be prevented through the application of sunscreen lotion.
She regretted that the high price of sunscreen lotions with high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) was preventing many persons with albinism in the country from using the lotions.
“Individuals with Albinism lack melanin and therefore are susceptible to the harmful effects of solar ultraviolet radiation, including extreme sun sensitivity, photophobia and skin cancer.
“The use of sunscreen lotions and creams, wearing appropriate clothing and spending limited time under the sun can reduce the incidence of skin cancers in persons with albinism.
“Unfortunately, the price of sunscreen lotions and creams ranges from N10, 000 to N18, 000 150ml per tube and are not readily available.
“Persons with albinism are advised to apply sunscreen lotions with high SPF at least three times a day and this will amount to an individual with albinism using more than one tube every month’’, she said.
She called for continued public education about albinos and albinism as well as advocacy for the rights of albinos.
“Although they may look different from the rest of us, people with albinism have the same rights and deserved to be shown love, treated with respect and dignity’’, she said.
The executive director also urged the government to come up with policies and laws that protect the rights of people with albinism.
“The government should also ensure that those who perpetrate violence against people with albinism are brought to justice,’’ she said.
In the same vein, Mr Jake Epele, Founder/CEO of TAFAfrica, formally known as Albino Foundation, urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate free cancer treatment for persons with albinism at the National Hospital, Abuja.
The scheme was introduced by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“As a skin cancer survivor, I know how expensive it is to treat persons with albinism who are suffering with skin cancer.
“I think the time has come for the current administration to revisit this free treatment that has been applauded by the international communities as best practice.
“So, let me use this opportunity to ask the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to instruct for this laudable programme to be revisited and reactivated.
“So that there will be hope in the Renewed Hope Agenda for persons with albinism in Nigeria, God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,’’ he said. (NANFeatures)
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June 13, 2024
Student jailed 6 months for swindling American woman
Student jailed 6 months for swindling American woman
Sentence
By Uche Bibilari
Gwagwalada (FCT), June 13, 2024 (NAN) A High Court Gwagwala, FCT, on Thursday sentenced a 19-year-old student, Jayeola Goodnews to six months imprisonment for defrauding an American woman of 540 dollars.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Goodnews with one count of fraud.
He pleaded guilty to the charge and begged the court for leniency.
Delivering judgment, Justice Aliyu Shafa, gave him an option of fine of N200, 000.
Shafa ordered that the 540 dollars recovered from the convict be forfeited to the federal government through the EFCC.
Earlier, the convict had pleaded with the court for mercy, adding that he regretted his action and promise not to engage in such again.
“I am sorry for committing the crime and I will not do such again, I was introduction into internet fraud by my cousin and I promise not to do that again,”he pleaded.
The Defence Counsel, Nnamdi Akuneto in support of the allocutus by the convict told the court that the convict has been remorseful and regrets his actions.
Akuneto pleaded with the court to tamper justice with mercy.
The Prosecution Counsel, Daniel Iloakasia told the court that the convict and his counsel had entered and signed a plea bargain on May 22.
He told the court that the convict sometime in 2023 swindled, Michelle, an American of 540 dollars.
He said that the convict who presented himself as Lee kwagsoo, an actor, used the google account known as leekwagsoo5-47@gmail.com.
He said that the offence contravened the provisions of Section 320(a) and punishment under Section 322 of the Penal Code Cap 532 of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The prosecutor in an application prayed the court to order the forfeiture of the 540 dollars recovered from the convict . (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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June 13, 2024
Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos ready to grab world cup ticket

Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos ready to grab World Cup ticket
Flamingos
By Georgina Adegbie
Abuja, June 13, 2024 (NAN) Nigeria`s Under 17 Female Football Team, the Flamingos are set to grab their FIFA World Cup ticket in the Dominican Republic in October, as they take on Liberia on Friday in Abuja.
Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Flamingos defeated their Liberian counterparts 4-1 in their first leg match in Monrovia.
They will meet Liberia in the second leg match on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
NAN reports that goals by Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, Shakirat Moshood and substitute Blessing Ifitezue earned Nigeria a striking first leg win in Monrovia on Sunday.
“Chidi has been a celebrated talent of this qualifying campaign globally, scoring 11 goals in five matches and will probably add more goals in the return leg.
“The attacking strength of the Nigerian girls has been extraordinary, with a 12-0 aggregate win (6-0 in each leg) against Central African Republic in the second round,.
“They had 7-1 aggregate against Burkina Faso (1-1 and 6-0) in the third round, and a 4-1 routing of their hosts in Monrovia in the final round, first leg encounter,“he said.
NAN reports that Nigeria missed only one edition of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals till date, the 2018 edition in Uruguay which Cameroon edged the Flamingos on the away-goal rule in the final round.
The Saturday match scheduled to commence at 4pm, has Egyptian official Shahenda El-Maghrabi as referee with her compatriots May Ali Hassan.
Gamalat Ahmed Shebl and Noura Samir El-Sayed will be assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2 and fourth official.
Christine Ziga from Ghana will be the commissioner while Tesfanesh Woreta Hailu from Ethiopia will serve as referee assessor.
This year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals will be staged in the cities of Santiago de los Caballeros, and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic from Oct. 16 to Nov 3. (NAN) (www. nannews.ng)
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June 13, 2024
Educationist tasks parents on development of ward, children
Educationist tasks parents on development of ward, children
Mindset
By Veronica Dariya
Bwari (Abuja), June 13, 2024 (NAN) An educationist Ms. Roseline Yuhe, on Thursday advised parents to pay more attention to the educational development of their children and wards.
Yuhe, also the proprietor of Berries World Montessori School, Bwari, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bwari, Abuja.
She reiterated the need for parents to get involved in the performance of their children.
Yuhe said that constant talking to children, encouraging exercise, curiosity and exploration, thinking through problems and solutions together were parts of necessary tools to raising a smart child.
She said: “Encourage your kids to see learning as a process, and that hard work encourages results; let them know that they will start as novices but gradually become better over time.
“When they are presented with hard tasks, they should see them as opportunities for growth instead of seeing themselves as failures.
“Don’t solve your children’s issues for them, instead, encourage them to focus on a single goal or problem and figure out how to achieve or solve it through creative thinking.
“This act stimulates the brain and teaches them that they are capable of working through obstacles on their own.”
Yuhe said that not only does physical exercise make children strong and healthy, but would benefit them mentally, built their brain cells and increase blood flow to their brains.
She added that these processes helped boost their confidence and increased their urge for learning at an early stage.
“Preschoolers are naturally curious but that inclination can decrease as kids get older, unless it is practiced and encouraged.
“Start by engaging them in topics that are of personal interest to them, even if it involves their favourite YouTube star or set of action figures.
“Ask questions to spark conversation, share your own interests explaining why they are appealing to you and you can also plan experiences like trips to museums, sporting events, or the movies.
“These will help you find mutual likes and inspire new discussions,’’ she said.
Yuhe asked parents to begin talking to children as infants, whether or not they understood what the sophisticated words meant.
This, she explained was key to getting their mental wheels turning and eventually, use context to figure out the words after listening severally.
She also said that teaching them to read books early would help them develop faster.
“Reading is a huge predictor of school success, so start reading with your babies long before they know what the words mean.
“Reading stimulates the brain; it builds a knowledge base about the world, and acts as the foundation of all future learning, including math and science.
“Make sure books are easily accessible in your home, model good reading habits by making sure your child sees you reading often.
“Talk to your kids about what you’re both reading to build conversational and reading-comprehension skills,” she said.
The proprietor said that being proactive as a parent was key and not waiting for new learning opportunities to present themselves to children.
According to her, parents must seek out activities outside of school that will help develop the different mental muscles of the children.
She, however, advised that parents must create snooze time for their young ones, as it was essential that children got the proper amount of rest regularly.
“Set a bedtime for your child and stick to it, follow the recommendations of pediatricians which are at least eight hours per night.
“With this time, not only will your children be more alert and ready to learn, they will have much happier attitudes,” Yuhe said.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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