Education

RSUBEB Urges Early Child Education

Published

14 years ago

October 22, 2012

The Board Member 1 of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Hon. Lucky Worluh says the Early Child Education programme instituted by the wife of the Rivers State Governor, Dame Judith Amaechi, is key to problem of poor quality education in the country.

Speaking in an interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt, Hon. Worluh said that the programme provides opportunity for character moulding and development by children in their early years of development.

The Board member 1 also argued that Early Child Education leg the foundation for children in their educational career.

“When you capture them when they are young at that age of three, four, and through a solid foundation, you find out that at the secondary level, the child does not have any other problem”.

He reasoned that the earlier the public schools system adopt this model, the better for the society, stressing that though the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi had captured it in the Model School programme, the situation however required a collaborative effort to ensure its success.

The Board member 1 also said that the wife of the Governor, Dame Judith Amaechi knowing the importance is now addressing it through the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI).

He argued that because the system is not being practised in other states of the Federation people are now rushing to Rivers State with the view to benefiting from the system.

Hon. Worluh reasoned that, the pressure is impacting so much on government schools in the state.

“It must be addressed universally in this country for us to have the answer because we are having influx of people from the neighbouring states every day, every time to our school”, he said.

He said that the Federal Ministry of Education has to adopt Early Child Education as a solution to the poor educational development of the country.

According to him, “if emergency would be declared on early child Education in this country, it will solve our problem”, he said.

The Educationist therefore stressed the need for another look at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) law to address the problem.

Education

Abia State University Screens First Class Graduates From The 30-32nd Convocation For Employment

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1 day ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

In line with the directive of the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of the University, the Management on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, screened the eligible graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the onward processing of their employment letters.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates. She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.

Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.

Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Education

Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

Published

1 day ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will officially commence on Wednesday, 2026, across all public and private schools in the state.

In a statement issued by the Director of Examinations and Records, Pastor Gideon Nwachukwu Uboh, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, says school authorities across all Local Government Areas have been advised to ensure that their students are adequately prepared for the examination.

The statement further directed that schools in all Local Government Areas, except Obio/Akpor, should collect and return examination materials through their respective Zonal Education Offices.

It further directed Schools within the Obio/Akpor Zone to collect and return examination materials at the following custodial centres:

Obio/Akpor Zone I: Community Secondary School, Okoro-Nu-Odo

Obio/Akpor Zone II: State Primary School I, Rumuapara, Obio/Akpor Zone III: Community Secondary School, Ozuoba.

The Ministry also disclosed that the Rivers State Government has paid the examination fees for all candidates in public schools. It warned that any principal or teacher found extorting money from students in public schools under any guise will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.

Akujobi Amadi

Education

FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

Published

1 day ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, (FPOG) has announced the resumption of second semester from Monday 29th of June 2026.

A statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogbe, Senior Assistant Registrar/public Relations officer and made available to the tide advise.

Students to resume as announced and update their course registrations.

The statement further call them to take note of all academic deadlines for the semester , adding that timely resumption is essential to achieving the stated academic objectives.

According to the statement ,” the Polytechnic remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Management has provided the necessary resources and environment to support staff and students in delivering impactful solutions.”

“Management looks forward to receiving all returning students and wishes everyone safe travels back to campus.”the statement added.

Akujobi Amadi