BENUE STATE CHAPTER REPORT

Strength of the Chapter: - 65 Members

Chairperson
Prof. (Mrs.) B.O. Ker,
Faculty of Education,
Benue State University, Markurdi.
Tel: 044-533022, 08037446363

Secretary
Obiabo, Ogaqh Sunni
College of Education, Oju.
Tel: 08045470860, 08431833805

Achievement/Special Landmarks within the Year

  • Continuous mobilization of members
  • Arrangements complete for the second edition of the State national Journal Titled “The Journal of Counselling and Development” and papers are invited for this edition.
  •  Revised counseling curriculum for schools in Benue State to meet local needs
  • A standing action plan Committee exists to meet up with activities
  • The chapter members are invited to speak about the role of guidance and counseling in contemporary issues e.g. Cultism, Examination Malpractices, Substance Abuses and HIV’AIDS in schools
  • The Association is able to sustain the cordial relationship established with government and her agencies.
  • The Association initiated and sustained Local Government level Guidance and Counselling week
  • Active participation in National Conferences
  • Continuous membership drive at all levels / in institutions

Career Development of Members

  • Prof. (Mrs.) B.O. Ker, Prof. (Rev. Fr.) M.M. Orhungur, Prof. (Mrs.) N.N. Agbe elevated as professors
  • Some members were elevated to higher positions
  • Some members are studying for their Ph.D and M.Ed.
  • Prof. (Ms.) B.O. Ker the State Chairperson of CASSON is elected Dean Faculty of Education, Benue State University.

Constraints / Challenges

Attendance at meetings very low
The desiring members are often discouraged by lack of renumeration for the profession as done in other fields like special education, science etc. However, the branch is determined to mobilize members fully until 100% attendance is achieved

Suggestions

The organization should do something urgently to enable members derive renumeration for the profession.

Future plans

  • Sustenance of grassroot enlightenment for members in rural schools
  • Sustenance of career activities at the local government level
  • Rescheduled planned state workshop for primary school teachers on behaviour problems among pupils for the year.

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