Education

Holy Rosary Honours Outstanding Students

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11 years ago

July 28, 2014

Holy Rosary College, Port
Harcourt last Friday, honoured students for excellent academic performances and behaviours in different categories in the College.
Speaking at the Sixth Speech and Prize giving ceremony, the principal, Bar. (Mrs) Vero Efika said the award presentation was a call on the students to a greater duty for a better performance both in character and learning.
Efika who noted that there were yet some students who never received any award said that the occasion was also a wake-up call to such students and urged them to strive for excellence in order to be awarded in the next session.
According to her “all the students who will receive one award or the other, this is a call for harder work it is not a time for relaxation. You are called to a greater duty. For those who did not win any award, this is a wake-up call to motivate you to put in more effort as to excel”.
Efika commending the outgoing students of the College for their success at their Secondary level of education, Efika challenged the students to dare to excel outside the walls of the Holy Rosary College.
“We have given you the freedom to dare the coverage to excel and the belief that you can achieve your best, looking towards a bright future you must therefore seize your future and taking into your own hands, do with it what you will, striving towards excellence. We are releasing you as eagles, go forth and take the ideals and values of Holy Rosary College”, she said.
The principal also commended the parents of the students for their contribution in making the session success.
“I salute your tenacity and commitment and celebrate your roles in this process of education of your wards, the financial and physical stress notwithstanding. May you live to enjoy the fruits of your labours.
Efika further maintained that the College has been progress in its academic performances as revealed the past WAEC and NECO results where all the students made not less than five credits including English and Mathematics adding that the College was also upgrading its facilities with the on-going renovation.
Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion, and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Dr. Emenike Chineye, described total education as that which comprised of both academic and social activities.
Chineye who is also the doctor in charge of the Police Clinic said “the academic and social activities all contribute to boosting the overall well-being of the students and that is what we are witnessing here today.
He also stated that the occasion was a platform for both students and teachers to come to the same level of friendship as well as sharing opinions from parents on modalities to improve the standard of the College is subsequent sessions.

Lady Godknows Ogbulu

Education

School Resumption:Rivers begins monitoring of compliance to academics standards

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1 week ago

September 8, 2025

The Tide

As Secondary and primary schools in Rivers state ,including public and private owned resumes for the first term 2025/2026 academic session today after a one month vacation at the end of the third term 2024/2025 academic session .,the state ministry of education said quality assurance supervisors will resume school visitations and monitoring immediately.

The state ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed by the permanent secretary ,

Dr. (Mrs.) Ndidi Chikanele Utchay and made available to the tide ,the statement stated that staffs of department of quality assurance services (SEQAS) in the ministry and it’s agencies will commence immediate routein assessment visitations to all schools in the state, to ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards .

The statement reads thus:

“This is to notify all public and private schools operating in Rivers State that the State Education Quality Assurance Services (SEQAS) will commence follow-through and routine assessments immediately, upon resumption of the 2025/2026 academic session. These assessments are designed to:

Ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards.”

“Evaluate the Quality of Teaching and Learning,

Review Curriculum Implementation and Teaching Methods,

Assess Infrastructure and Learning Environment, and

Promote Students Welfare and Overall School Improvement.”

“Consequently, all Public and Private Schools are by this announcement advised to make all necessary preparations and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. “

The statement also said applications for School approvals and upgrades should be submitted directly to the office of the Permanent Secretary, as negotiations with individuals and agents will no longer be tolerated.

“The state Ministry of Education appreciates your continuous co-operation and commitments to sustaining high educational standards in our dear State.”the statement stated.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

University of Port Harcourt elevates five professor’s on communication and public relations

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1 week ago

September 8, 2025

The Tide

The Governing Council of University of port Harcourt in Rivers state has appointed

five new Professors of Communication and Media Studies of the institution.

This was contained in a Facebook handle of the public relations officer of the university,Dr Sammy Kpenu disclosed that those elevated to the ranks of professor include erudite and world-class Prof. Ntiense James Usua , promoted to professor of Broadcasting,

Prof. Faustina Ginikanwa Nwachukwu – Strategic Communication and Advertising, and

Prof. Benedict Obiora Agbo – Public Relations and Advertising.

Others are,Prof. Sunny C.J. Mbazie , Public Relations and Advertising, while

Prof. Clement Afamefuna Asadu ,was appointed professor of Behaviour and Social Change Communication, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Port Harcourt.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

Our academic activities are AI driven – VC ….declares I’ntl Conf on education

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1 week ago

September 8, 2025

The Tide

The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has declared that all activities in the University are AI-driven, stressing the need to prepare the future workforce through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education as a pathway to achieving sustainable development.

He made this remark while declaring open the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Science Education, held from Wednesday,at the Faculty of Education Auditorium.

The vice chancellor commended the department for choosing a theme that aligns with his vision for the University and expressed optimism that the conference would produce a communiqué with clear strategies for the future.

Also speaking,the Head of Department, Science Education, Dr. Dorathy Ekineh, stated that the convergence of STEM Education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Sustainable Development is crucial in shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.

According to her, the conference provides an opportunity to explore, discuss, and collaborate on strategies to equip the workforce with the skills required to face the challenges and seize the opportunities of the future.

Earlier In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Isaac N. Dokubo, described the conference as timely, noting that the world is rapidly embracing AI in all sectors.

He explained that the primary aim of the conference is to examine how AI and STEM Education can prepare tomorrow’s workforce to compete effectively with their counterparts globally.

Delivering the keynote address, the Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Cheta Williams, stated that the workforce of the future will thrive at the intersection of STEM, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainability.

“If we align our education systems, innovations, and ethical compass, we will not just prepare for the future, we will shape it,” he stated .

He averred that the workforce of tomorrow is already being built today in classrooms, universities, innovation hubs, and government boardrooms,adding that the future is not something to wait for, but something to design and build together.

Also presenting a paper titled “STEM Education and Sustainable Development for a Resilient Future”, Prof. Keziah A. Achuonye from the Faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, highlighted the vital role of STEM in driving resilience and sustainable growth.

By: Akujobi Amadi