Education
Youths Hail Amaechi’s Model School Initiative
Youths of Mba community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, have commended Governor Chibuike Amaechi for approving a new model primary school project at Okudu, the traditional headquarters of Mba town.
The youth spokesman, Mr Nnadozie Nwuzi, who made the commendation over the weekend said the project would give people of the area a sense of belonging and boost the educational development of the area.
Mr Nwuzi regretted that the Community Primary School Mba was the mother of all schools in the town but was neglected by successive administration as a result the school building collapsed forcing the children to study under a big mango tree.
“The school which had complete educational infrastructure including accommodation for academic and non academic staff today became a shadow of itself,” he said and lauded the present administration led by Gov Amaechi for remembering the school.
Describing Governor Amaechi as a blessing to Mba town, he stressed that the town had been abandoned in the past but expressed joy that the administration of Gov. Amaechi constructed a circler road project, embarked on electrification of the town and promised unalloyed support and loyalty of youths of the town to the administration of Gov. Amaechi.
He assured that the projects would be protected and urged parents to ensure that their children and wards who were withdrawn from the school owing to the poor state of the school be recalled.
The youths equally commended the Ogbuga I of Etche, Chief Ambrose Nwuzi for his strong support in ensuring that their plea got to the governor and described the traditional ruler as a philanthropist and who had contributed enmensely to the soico-economic development of Mba.
The youths urged other privileged sons and daughters of Etche to emulate him.
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.