Education

TVET Remains A Veritable Pathway To Success – Minister

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6 years ago

December 7, 2020

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has averred that Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains a veritable pathway to success among students and undergraduates in the country.
Adamu stated this at a workshop with the theme, “ Developing A Proper Institutional Strategic Plans’ organised by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in partnership with PaceSet Associates in Abuja.
Declaring the workshop open, Adamu noted with dismay the rising spate of unemployment in the country, maintaining that enrolling students into technical and vocational education courses remained the sure way of tracing the path of personal and national growth.
Represented by the Director, Tertiary Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Iiyasu Rakya, Adamu regretted that many young Nigerians after graduation remained either unemployed or underemployed with little or no skills to contribute to their economic development as well as the country, maintaining that the gap would be bridged by technical and vocational education.
Adamu said”, TVET institutions are responsible for implementing programmes that equip students with the relevant skills and competences to meet the needs of the labour market”.
“ In all, Nigeria has a total number of 171 technical colleges, 108 polytechnics, 61 monotechnics, 98 Vocational Enterprise Institutes(VEIs), and 150 Innovation Enterprise Institutions, equipping learners with technical and vocational skills through formal and non formal channels”, he said.
The minister however identified low perception among others as one of the biggest challenges facing the TVET and stressed the need for this challenge as well as others be addressed in order to reverse the trend thereby repositioning TVET for national growth.
Some students of the Government Crafts and Vocational Development centre, Port Harcourt, expressed joy over the impact of the school on them in this economic-crisis period, revealing that their acquired skills had given them a slight economic landing as against their counterparts in other schools.
They further called on the government to give attention to the needs of the centre in terms of materials, equipment and amenities for their total growth and development.

By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu

Education

Abia State University Screens First Class Graduates From The 30-32nd Convocation For Employment

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1 day ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

In line with the directive of the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of the University, the Management on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, screened the eligible graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the onward processing of their employment letters.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates. She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.

Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.

Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Education

Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

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1 day ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will officially commence on Wednesday, 2026, across all public and private schools in the state.

In a statement issued by the Director of Examinations and Records, Pastor Gideon Nwachukwu Uboh, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, says school authorities across all Local Government Areas have been advised to ensure that their students are adequately prepared for the examination.

The statement further directed that schools in all Local Government Areas, except Obio/Akpor, should collect and return examination materials through their respective Zonal Education Offices.

It further directed Schools within the Obio/Akpor Zone to collect and return examination materials at the following custodial centres:

Obio/Akpor Zone I: Community Secondary School, Okoro-Nu-Odo

Obio/Akpor Zone II: State Primary School I, Rumuapara, Obio/Akpor Zone III: Community Secondary School, Ozuoba.

The Ministry also disclosed that the Rivers State Government has paid the examination fees for all candidates in public schools. It warned that any principal or teacher found extorting money from students in public schools under any guise will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.

Akujobi Amadi

Education

FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

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1 day ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, (FPOG) has announced the resumption of second semester from Monday 29th of June 2026.

A statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogbe, Senior Assistant Registrar/public Relations officer and made available to the tide advise.

Students to resume as announced and update their course registrations.

The statement further call them to take note of all academic deadlines for the semester , adding that timely resumption is essential to achieving the stated academic objectives.

According to the statement ,” the Polytechnic remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Management has provided the necessary resources and environment to support staff and students in delivering impactful solutions.”

“Management looks forward to receiving all returning students and wishes everyone safe travels back to campus.”the statement added.

Akujobi Amadi