Education

New Provost Promises To Build On Predecessors’ Legacies

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8 years ago

October 8, 2018

The new Provost, Federal College of Education, (FCE) Eha-Amufu in Enugu State, Mrs Pauline Ikwuegbu says she will do her best to build on legacies of her predecessors
Ikwuegbu, the first female provost of the college made the pledge last Saturday at the inaugural ceremony to officially welcome her to the college after her appointment on June 22, 2018.
She said with the cooperation of staff and students, her administration would take the college to enviable heights through academic excellence.
“I will build on the legacies of my predecessors in FCE and with your cooperation together we will take the college to an enviable height.
“I want to assure you that all the challenges facing the college are surmountable with your support, I am equal to the task by the special grace of God,” she said.
The provost said some problems like lean internally generated revenue, shortfall in subvention from Federal Government as well as shortages in the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) were threats to education advancement not only in the college.
“As a teacher with over 25 years of experience, with team work and unalloyed support, we will overcome these challenges and achieve all our set goals,” she said.
The provost said her administration would operate an open door policy and would be ready to welcome constructive criticism that would help move the college forward.
“Do feel free to come to me, as my administration will operate an open door policy as well as welcome constructive criticism that will help move the college forward,” she said.
In his remarks, the Registrar of the college, Mrs Ngozi Nnebedum, said the appointment of Ikwuegbu as provost was historic as she was the first female provost since 37 years the college was established.
“There is jubilation by the college community especially womenfolk who see her appointment as breaking the jinx of male provost monopoly in the college since the institution was established.’’
“I am assuring her that staff and students of the college will give her every necessary support to ensure that her administration achieved its set goals,.
“We are indeed grateful to the college governing council for recommending Ikwuegbu to the appropriate government authorities as the new provost of FEC,” she said.
In a remark, Mr John Nebo, the Chairman of the inauguration committee said the new provost appointment was unique as she was not only the first female provost but the first non-indigene of Enugu State to be appointed provost in the college.
“The positive impact of the new provost is already being felt with the recent approval of the college as a degree awarding institution,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ikwuegbu replaced Prof. Ben Mbah, whose tenure expired in March

Education

Uniport Appoints Prof. Princewill R. Chike as 10th Vice-Chancellor

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5 days ago

June 8, 2026

The Tide

The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has approved the appointment of Professor Princewill R. Chike as the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Prof. Chike, a former Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, will succeed Prof. Georgewill Owunari whose tenure ends on July 13, 2026.

A statement signed by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Sam Kpenu and made available to _The Tide_, said the appointment was made by the 17th Governing Council following the successful conclusion of the selection process.

“The process was conducted in strict compliance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the University of Port Harcourt Act,” the statement read.

It added that the process involved the constitution of a Search Team and a Joint Council-Senate Selection Board. Both bodies carried out their responsibilities in accordance with extant laws and regulations governing the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigerian universities.

According to the statement, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, congratulated Professor Chike on his appointment.

Senator Ohuabunwa expressed confidence in Prof. Chike’s ability to provide visionary leadership for the continued growth and development of the University.

Professor Princewill R. Chike is expected to formally assume office as the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt on July 13, 2026.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

Education commissioner Commends WAEC Conduct in Rivers ,, Vows Sanctions for Malpractice

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5 days ago

June 8, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has commended the orderly conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the state and urged schools to sustain the standard.

Dr. Nwagor gave the commendation recently during a monitoring tour of selected secondary schools in Port Harcourt and environs where the WAEC exam is ongoing.

The commissioner, who was accompanied by directors and monitors from the Ministry of Education, said he was impressed with the peaceful atmosphere at the centres visited.

“The students conducted themselves properly and wrote their papers under conducive conditions. Invigilators and supervisors also performed their duties professionally,” he stated.

Nwagor noted that the Rivers State Government had invested heavily to ensure the smooth and credible conduct of the examination across the state

He urged candidates to reciprocate government’s effort by shunning all forms of examination malpractice and focusing on their studies.

“Government has done so much to ensure successful examinations in our schools. Students should take advantage of it by remaining focused,” the commissioner said.

While no case of malpractice was recorded in the centres inspected, Dr. Nwagor warned that any principal, teacher, invigilator, or official caught aiding malpractice would face strict sanctions in line with regulations.

He also commended school administrators, teachers, WAEC officials, and security personnel for upholding the integrity of the process. Centres visited included County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche; Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borokiri; Government Secondary School, Borokiri; and Pabod Model Secondary School.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

RSU Law Professor Calls for Periodic Review of Nigeria’s Criminal Laws

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5 days ago

June 8, 2026

The Tide

A Professor of Criminal Justice and Law at the Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt, Prof. Clifford Anaele Nwanyanwu, has advocated for periodic review of the nation’s criminal justice administration laws to reflect current societal needs and challenges.

Prof. Nwanyanwu noted that many of the criminal justice laws in use today date back to the pre-colonial era. He questioned their efficiency in addressing modern criminal justice administration, adding that the complex nature of adjudication often allows crime to thrive.

He made the call while delivering the university’s 132nd Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday at the Senate Conference Auditorium titled: “Society as Criminal Enterprise: Unravelling a Complex Justice System.”

The erudite legal scholar clarified that the lecture was not meant to condemn the country’s justice system. Instead, he said it was intended to highlight areas that require urgent attention.

He expressed concern that criminal justice practice in Nigeria is more dysfunctional than functional, and stressed that he wants to see a system that works effectively for all citizens.

“The essence of criminal justice administration is due process, and anything contrary is not it. Plea bargains help to fast-track trial processes and reduce delays,” he stated.

However, Prof. Nwanyanwu expressed worry that the sums recovered through plea bargain arrangements are often meagre compared to the wealth looted, noting that this contradicts the purpose of the arrangement.

To strengthen the system, he recommended merit-based recruitment of judicial officers with proven character and integrity. He also called for adequate funding, infrastructure development, removal of political interference, and ethical reorientation within the judiciary.

The law professor further recommended that the state should pay compensation to citizens when security officers are found culpable for arbitrary killings, in line with the principle of vicarious liability.

In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, commended the lecturer. He described the lecture as timely and relevant to addressing the nagging challenges of crime in society.

Prof. Zeb-Obipi expressed concern over the justice system’s inability to curb the rising rate of criminal activities in the state. He added that through inaugural lectures, the university continues to provide solution-based approaches to societal challenges.

Our correspondent reports that the thought-provoking lecture was attended by stakeholders in the judicial system, judges, magistrates, scholars, and members of the university community.

By: Akujobi Amadi