Education
Kattey Hails Poly On Academic Excellence
The out going Bishop of
Niger Delta Diocese of Anglican Communion, Rivers State, most Rev Bishop Ignatius kattey says he is excited with the laudable giant strides achieved by the management and staff of the Capt Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt in recent times.
Bishop kattey stated this when he led members the Diocesian management team to pay a disengagement visit to the management and staff of the institution last Thursday, adding that the present institution’s management on the assumption into office projected their vision and mission towards the development and improvement.
He commended the Rector, Dr Samuel Kalagbor for taking bold steps to improve on the welfare of both staff and students which he said, was the bedrock of the various academic feats achieved in the college.
“We want to note that the institution has improved in both learning and infrastructures, the accreditations of various courses in the institution by NABTEB as well the welfare of staff through the right placement of staff provision of office spaces, among other things”, he added.
The outgoing Bishop opined that a motivated staff would equally produce quality and best graduates, and added that as part of development initiatives, the institution should strive to identify with some notable partners where the students of the institution would go for an exchange programme adding that such initiative would further improve their proficiency and productivitys.
He used the opportunity to appreciate the management of Elechi Amadi Poly for their support to the church adding that the institution on sponsor their missionaries outside the country.
Earlier in his address, the Rector, Capt Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, Dr Samuel B. Kalagbor expressed the institutions gratitude to the Anglican Bishop for his contributions and supports to the institutions during his reigns adding that Bishop Kattey has discharged his sacred duties as a clergy faithfully to the glory of God.
is words: “We know that you and mummy have been praying for us very well.”
He attributed the monumental achievements recorded by his administration in the institution to the fervent intercessory prayers the Bishop and other clergy have been praying for the institution and added that Bishop kattey was a monumental blessing to the Anglican community not in the state but the world over.
Bishop Kattey was accompanied on the disengagement visit by his successor, Most Rev Wisdom Budu Ihunwo.
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.