Education
LG Boss Donates Computers, Accessories To Youths
Over one hundred youths trained by the Etche Local Government Council in Rivers State have passed out and were assisted with various starter packs.
The starter packs comprises generators, computer sets, photocopy machines, scanners as well as an undischased amount of money to enable them start their own business.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the council headquarters, Okehi Tuesday, the chairman of the council, Barr Reginald Ukwuoma said the gesture underscore his administration’s commitment to advance the course of development in the area.
Barrister Ukwuoma noted that the youths as leaders of tomorrow hence, every committed government must accord upmost priority to the youths development in the society.
According to him, youths development are among the four cardinal points which his administration attacks with great importance and urged the youths in the area to remain peaceful.
He advised the graduands to judiciously use the starter packs provided by his administration to better their lives and contribute their quota to the development of the society.
The council boss however, averred that the second batch of the ICT programme would depend on the performance of the first batch adding that a monitoring committee would be constituted to cheek the abuse in the use of the starter packs and thanked the legislative arm for their support.
On the financial assistance to the 30 physically challenged persons in the area, the council boss said the motive was to give them a sense of belonging in the society.
He announced that hence forth, each physically challenged persons would be receiving a monthly stipend from the council as a way of assisting them adding that a legislation to promote continuity of the programme would be passed by the local government legislative arm.
The council boss used the opportunity to call on the people of the area to give the present administration support and cooperation to enable them deliver the needed transformation in the area.
Earlier in his speech, the chairman of the occasion, Chief Ambrose Igbokwe while commending the council boss for the project described it as people-oriented.
He advised the beneficiaries to make good use of the equipment provided by the council to assist themselves and their respective fairless.
Faith Nwobize
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, emphasised the need for students to go beyond academic achievements during the university’s 43rd Convocation ceremony.
The theme, “The University Culture In Practice, The IAUE Experience,” highlights the importance of embracing cherished traditions and intellectual values that define great universities.
Prof. Onuchuku encouraged the new graduates to work hard and persevere, noting that their convocation marks a new beginning in their careers and personal lives. He emphasised that they must prove themselves worthy of the certificates and prizes they have received.
According to him, out of 2,887 first-degree graduands, four made First Class, 403 secured Second Class Upper, 2,030 got Second Class Lower, and 450 graduated with Third Class. Additionally, 1,492 postgraduate students graduated, including 306 PhD holders.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), praised the university’s commitment to academic excellence and institutional maturity. He commended the Acting Vice Chancellor for achieving full accreditation for 47 academic programmes and implementing the NUC’s Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards.
The administrator urged the new graduates to uphold the positive values instilled in them by the university and strive for continuous knowledge and improvement.
By: King Onunwor
The Niger Delta Students Union Government, Rivers State Chapter (NIDSUG), has suspended its planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) state office in Port Harcourt. The suspension followed an intervention by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju.
The students had planned to protest on Thursday, citing alleged neglect by the NDDC, particularly in welfare and capacity-building programmes for students from the state. However, after the police intervention, the students agreed to participate in a roundtable discussion with the commission to address their concerns.
NIDSUG leader, Comrade Loveday Njoku, expressed dissatisfaction with the commission’s alleged exclusion of students from benefiting from its programmes. He presented a seven-point demand, including the reintroduction of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Njoku emphasised that education is crucial for community development and urged the commission to invest in the future leaders of the state.
The students warned that if their demands are not met, they will resume the protest and occupy the state commission office until their demands are addressed. Despite previous attempts to reach out to the commission’s management team, the students claimed their efforts were unsuccessful.
By: Akujobi Amadi
As part of efforts to improve the welfare and overall quality of education for students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Sole Administrator, Sir (Dr.) Clifford Ndu Walter DSSRS, FCAI, JP, paid an unscheduled visit to Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi.
During the visit, Sir Walter expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the school and its surrounding environment. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the education sector, stressing its critical role in nation-building.
“I have visited the primary school in Ogbogoro, and now I’m here at the Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi. I am not satisfied with what I’ve seen,” he stated, indicating that more surprise visits to schools would follow.
To address the issues, the Sole Administrator directed the Council Engineer to commence process for rehabilitation of the school.
The visit was part of a broader initiative aimed at conducting on-the-spot assessments of educational facilities to determine the level of intervention required by the local government council.
Dr. Walter also assured the teachers of his unwavering commitment to revamp the school and improve the learning environment for both staff and students.