{
  "id": 19536834,
  "title": "Rivers pledges support for STEM education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/rivers-pledges-support-for-stem-education",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/rivers-pledges-support-for-stem-education/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting STEM education as a strategic tool for developing human capital and preparing young people for the demands of an evolving global economy. Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, emphasized that STEM education goes beyond classroom instruction, equipping young people with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills needed to thrive in the modern world. The state government is investing in STEM education to strengthen the state’s human capital base and equip the next generation with the competencies required for economic growth and technological advancement.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}