Education

PH Poly Recommits To Academic Excellence

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9 years ago

February 13, 2017

The management of Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, says it is committed towards ensuring that the Institution lives up to its name as a polytechnic.
Rector of the institution, Dr Samuel Kalagbor, stated this during a recent thanksgiving service and rededication of the institution, which took place at the Conference Hall of the school.
According to him, the Institution has come of age, “and everything will be done to make it achieve its set objectives in the polytechnic sector”.
Dr Kalagbor, who is the first Rector of the school as a polytechnic explained that the essence of the thanksgiving and rededication was in appreciation of God’s hand in the affairs of the school”.
He stated that the school authorities had made a vow to rededicate the school, if its prayers of change of name was answered, hence, the occasion.
“This, event through out my tenure, will be an annual event. We will find time in our schedule to give thanks to God because without Him, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” the Rector concluded.
In his remarks on the history of the school, at the occasion, the Deputy Rector, Administration, Dr Alex Fubara, buttressed the Rector’s stance when he noted that given its present status, much will be expected of the school henceforth.
“Our joy today knows no bounds as we celebrate our modest achievements and chart a way forward for the challenges ahead, to give our students a sustained and quality academic programmes, in line with the standards of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
“Indeed, Dr Kalagbor is working, and we are committed to the success of the polytechnic. This year, a lot would be expected of us as preparations are in top gear for the accreditation of more National Diploma and Higher National Diploma (ND/HND) programmes”, he said.
He used the opportunity to enumerate the success story of the school from when it was established in 1984 as “Rivers State School of Basic Studies”, through 1991, when it metamorphosed to the “Rivers State Colllege of Arts and Science”, to June 2016, when it became “Port Harcourt Polytechnic”.

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Education

Association harps on importance of mother tongue in society

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18 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The President of Rivers State Indigenous Language Teachers Association and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ,Rivers Language Centre, Port Harcourt.Dr Ovuchi J. Agwnu has described

Language as life that promote culture and identity of the people.

Ovuchi made in a press statement to commemorate the mother tongue day in port Harcourt over the weekend.

The statement call on parents to think about the future in a world where their kids would not sustain the language as handed over to them from antiquity.

” The Government should shift focus on the Youths as the hope of the Linguistic future. Every school should have an employed indigenous language teacher who will handle the mother tongue inculcation of the language of the immediate environment of each school.”

“Irrespective of the recent views on language teachings, we remain committed to sustaining our diversity as a people via language promotion.”

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

UNIPORT Hails Odusote’s Historic Appointment as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

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18 hours ago

February 23, 2026

The Tide

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has expressed profound pride over the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the milestone as historic and richly deserved.

In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the University’s management, staff, students, and stakeholders, the Vice-Chancellor, Owunari Abraham Georgewill, hailed the appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a landmark achievement for legal education and women’s leadership in Nigeria.

The University noted that Dr. Odusote’s emergence as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School in over six decades reflects the confidence reposed in her exceptional leadership capacity, professional depth, and administrative acumen.

UNIPORT further commended her outstanding tenure as Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, where she was credited with visionary leadership, institutional strengthening, and strategic advancement of legal training.

According to the University, her proven record of excellence, integrity, and commitment to institutional development unmistakably positioned her for the nation’s highest legal education office.

Describing the appointment as a source of pride and inspiration, UNIPORT expressed confidence that Dr. Odusote’s leadership would usher in a new era of growth, innovation, and consolidation in legal education in Nigeria.

The University concluded by wishing her a successful tenure and assuring her of its goodwill, solidarity, and unwavering support as she assumes leadership of Nigeria’s foremost legal training institution.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

K-SAFE Calls for Increased Education Funding, Transparency in Kano

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1 week ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for sustained funding releases, improved transparency, and stronger focus on learning outcomes to consolidate recent gains in the education sector in Kano State.

The appeal was made by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-Chair representing civil society organisations, during a goodwill message at the 2026 Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting held in the state.

Addressing the Commissioner for Education, committee members, development partners, and other stakeholders, Dr. Halilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to civil society groups to participate in the high-level policy dialogue.

He commended the Kano State Government and relevant agencies for progress made in expanding access to education, strengthening teacher recruitment, and advancing non-formal and second-chance education programmes.

Dr. Halilu, however, stressed the importance of ensuring consistent release of funds to support ongoing reforms and programmes aimed at improving education delivery. He also urged authorities to enhance transparency in the implementation of education initiatives and place greater emphasis on measurable learning outcomes.

He further highlighted the need to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, particularly for vulnerable children, to ensure equitable access to quality education.

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According to him, sustained collaboration between government, civil society organisations, and development partners remains essential to strengthening education systems and improving outcomes for learners.

Dr. Halilu reaffirmed K-SAFE’s commitment to constructive engagement and accountability, noting that civil society organisations are ready to work closely with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in education delivery in the state and across Nigeria.

He said the forum remains dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive education policies that will benefit all children.