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Katty Urges RSG To Rebuild Poly

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The Rivers State Government has been urged to fasttrack the process of rebuilding the dilapidated infrastructures at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt affected by the recent windy rainstorm that wrecked havoc in some part of the state recently in other to restore full academic and non academic activities in the institution.
  The Arch-Bishop of Anglican Communion Niger Delta North Dioceses Emminence Ignatius Katty  made the call when he led other Anglican Clergy to pay a sympathetic visit to the Polytechnic, last Friday.
Katty said he led a high delegation of the Anglican Clergy and other faithful to the school in order to sympathise with the management and students of the institution over the devastated windy rainstorm that destroyed many infrastructures in the school.
The Clergy while expressing the sympathy of the Anglican Communion to the institution over there present condition, however thank  God Almighty for not allowing any recorded human casualty   during the unfortunate incident.
He described the incident as an act of God and prayed the good lord to use the present predicament to remember the polytechnic.
Bishop Katty while praying for the state government and the school authority urged the state government to exercise the political will to ensure that the institution come out of its present situation.
Earlier in his speech, the Rector, Capt Elechi Amadi Polytechnic,  Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Dr Samuel Kalagbor  thanked the Anglican bishop and his team for the visit, adding  that there visitation has rekindled their hope that the school was not alone in this period of its  challenging moment.
He expressed hope that the state government will intervene quickly to restore full academic and non academic activities in the school and added that the recent   visit of Honourable Commissioners for Education and Special Duties to the school was an indicator of the state government desire and commitment to remedy the situation within the shortest period of time.
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‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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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

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Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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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

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Administrator Inspects School

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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.

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