Education
SUG Decorates Wike Student Governor Of The Year
Over 30,000 students across the state in the country have decorated the state Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike as the student governor of the year.
The students under the aegies of the Student Union Government (SUG), Rivers State, led by Comrade Bestman Azuonwu made the decoration during the official foundation laying ceremony by the state chief executive held at the campus of the state University Nkpolu Oroworukwo in Port Harcourt, recently.
Com Azuonwu said the decoration of the governor by the students was in appreciation to the various contributions the governor made towards the advancement of students in the state.
The SUG president disclosed that Governor Wike was the state governor across the 36 states of the country to construct a secretariat for students, adding that the governor has done the students proud.
According to him, the governor has through his numerous infrastructural projects executed in the state owned university turned the institution a paradise to behold.
Governor Wike has turned the university into a paradise. We, the students, we appreciate him for the love and support he has bestowed on us. We as students will continue to reciprocate the governor’s magnanimity”, he stated.
Azuonwu used the opportunity to call on the governor to declare his interest to contest for re-election in 2019 and assured that the students would vote massively for him.
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Governor Chief Nyesom Wike has approved the construction of a befitting secretariat for the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS).
Gov Wike gave the approval while responding to the request of the NURSS leadership RSU during the official flag-off ceremony of the SUG secretariat office complex held at the state university in Port Harcourt, recently.
The governor however directed the special adviser on special projects to ensure that he liaises with school authorities and the St NURSS executive to ensure that the project was completed in good record of time.
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.