Education

Delta Inaugurates 261 Marshals To Tackle Examination Malpractices

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7 years ago

January 28, 2019

The Delta State Government in collaboration with Examination Ethics Marshal International (EEMI) has inaugurated 261 marshals to promote best practices in its education sector.
The Chairman of EEMI, Mr Ike Onyechere disclosed this to newsmen last Saturday after the close of the second phase of a two-day training/workshop on Examination Ethics which ended last Friday in Warri.
Onyechere said that 551 exam officers and teachers participated in both phases of the training of which 261 participants who passed the diagnostic test were inaugurated.
“The total number of exam officers and teachers trained in both phases are 551. In Warri, we trained 257 and after they undergo a diagnostic test, 111 were qualified and inaugurated,” he said.
Onyechere said every other intervention including infrastructure and funding in the education sector might not bring the desired result so long as exam malpractices persisted in the education system.
“Government and other agencies are making intervention in terms of funding, infrastructure, teaching and learning facilities but one fundamental thing is lacking which is the moral infrastructure.
“There is decay, corruption and exam malpractices which have exemplified the collapse of moral infrastructure in the education sector.
“That is why we are liaising with the Delta government who has seen that in addition to other interventions, there is need to rebuild the moral infrastructure in education.
“ They will go back to their schools and begin to pass the message of best practices, to themselves, others and also serve as role models to the students because it is fundamental for everyone to deliver quality education,” he said.
The chairman said that plans were underway to integrate the private secondary schools in the state into the program.
Also, Dr Godwin Edozien, Special Adviser to the Delta Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Chiedu Ebie said government was doing everything possible to improve the standard of education in the state.
He said the Teachers Professional Development Centre (TPDC course 041 Exam Ethics) was an initiative of the government to train 571 teachers and officers of the ministry of education on acts of exam integrity.
“The essence of this program is to give our exams integrity, if our exams have integrity, the product of the education system will also have intergrity and translate into high market value.
“The marshals should know that they are agents of change, they should help the children.
“ If they adhere strictly to the rules of EEMI, I think in a short while we will see the transformation,” he said.

Education

UNIPort Senate Grants Two-Year Amnesty to U2010–U2018 Students

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2 days ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers state has approved a special two-year amnesty for students admitted between the 2010/2011 and 2018/2019 academic sessions who were unable to complete their programmes within the stipulated period.

This was contained in a statement by the university public relations officer,Dr Sammy Kpenu and made available to the tide over the weekend in port Harcourt.

The statement stated that eligible students are expected to submit formal applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor through their respective Heads of Department for review and necessary consideration.

The statement further stated that the approval provides a renewed opportunity for affected students to return, regularize their academic status, and successfully complete their studies.

According to the statement the amnesty also offers a fresh opportunity to students who had issues related to overstaying or other challenges that forced them to discontinue their programmes, to return and complete their academic pursuits.

The statement however said that the deadline for submission of applications end on 31st May, 2026 and therefore urge the affected students to take full advantage of the window the amnesty provided to realise their academic dreams.

Education

Education Commissioner Seeks media collaboration in Rivers

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2 days ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro

Education

“FPOG Bonny Deepens Learning With Hands-On Expedition to NLNG Nature Park”

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

The Tide

Academic expeditions and excursions take learning beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth, cultural understanding, and hands-on engagement with history, science, and nature. For the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, such outings are a strategic tool for bridging theory with practice.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Department of Science Laboratory Technology led students on an academic excursion to the NLNG Nature Park in Bonny. The team was led by the Head of Unit, Elizabeth Jumbo, alongside Ikor Peter, Usman Thaha, and Elekwachi Progress. The trip was designed to connect classroom instruction with real-life experiences.

According to the department, the excursion sought to deepen learning by linking theoretical knowledge with tangible, real-world exposure. The exercise also aimed to enhance student engagement and retention while promoting social-emotional skills such as collaboration and empathy. It further catered to diverse learning styles among the students.

Academic excursions offer clear benefits. Abstract concepts become concrete when students encounter them firsthand. A history lesson comes alive in a museum, while scientific principles are better understood in natural settings. Such interactive experiences are often more memorable than text-based learning alone.

The outings also build critical soft skills. Trips foster self-confidence, teamwork, communication, and resilience. They broaden cultural awareness and perspective by exposing students to new environments and ideas. For many, the experience sparks curiosity, promotes empathy, and can even influence future career paths.

At its core, the goal is to make learning personal, relevant, and interactive. The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny says it is committed to providing a compass to academic excellence through active learning, consistent organization, and holistic student well-being. The SLT excursion reflects that approach in action.