Education

Taking SSANU To Glorious Height, My Vision – Chairman

Published

10 years ago

September 19, 2016

Newly elected Chairman of
the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Rivers State University of Science and technology (RSUST), branch, Comrade Azumah Cheta Ugochukwukwu, has stated that the focus of his executive would be to ensure that the organisation attain its lost glory.
Beyond this, he said members of SSANU under his leadership will benefit in all their dues in the university community.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, the RSUST SSANU boss, a former Secretary of the body, stated that part of the process of lifting the association to its past exhalted position is to ensure the welfare of its members.
“SSANU should be what it is, a welfare thing. Staff of a university or an organisation should join the union so that things they could not do for themselves, under the plat form of a union, they can get.
“So, it is the interest of the workers that must come first, to ensure that we protect their interest and ensure, for instance, that no obnoxious rule is metted against them”, he said.
In order to achieve this, he explained, SSANU, under his leadership, will seek to ensure that the 2009 agreement between the Association and Federal Government is implemented.
“We have backlog of (salary) arrears not being paid, we also have some discrepancies in our promotion guideline, four years for executive cadre, and three years for administrative cadre, etc”.
The reason, he explained further, for this discrepancy has not been justified because it has not been explained.
Other members of the new executive of SSANU, RSUST Branch are; Comrade Nuku L. Wilcox (Vice Chairman); Comrade Ene Aaron Osorochi (Secretary); Comrade Zagah Friday Joe (Treasurer); and Comrade Gospel Ajuwo (Assistant Secretary).
Others are Comrades Paamia C. Lekia (Financial Secretary), Jack Pedro (PRO), Godpower J. Atende (Trustee), Salome, Orlu (Women Leader), and Isaac N. Munonye (Ex-officio).

Sogbeba Dokubo

Education

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

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8 hours 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

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8 hours 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

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8 hours 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