Education

Amaechi Inaugurates New RSUST Campus Committee

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14 years ago

September 26, 2011

Determined to build a world- class institution, the Rivers State government has inaugurated a 12-member Project Advisory Committee (PAC), for the new campus of the state University of Science and Technology (RSUST) in Port Harcourt.

Performing the inauguration on Friday, the Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said the PAC members, who were carefully chosen as seasoned professionals in different fields are expected to play significant roles in the construction and development of the new campus.

Governor Amaechi, who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant and Project Director for the new RSUST Campus, Mrs Vivienne Braide, said the PAC members as key stakeholders are to evaluate, deliberate and provide high quality inputs and recommendations for the timely and cost effective execution of construction works.

The governor disclosed that the vision of the new RSUST is to be ranked among the best 1,000 universities in the world by 2020, that will ultimately be a foreign exchange earning investment for the government and good people of Rivers State.

He hinted that the master plan for the new campus has been produced while Zerock Construction Company has been engaged to carry out infrastructural construction works at the site within the Greater Port Harcourt area.

Governor Amaechi, charged the PAC to also formulate an effective frame work for developing a viable mechanism for non-government funding of turn key construction works, maintenance, operation and business management of identified sub-projects of the RSUST new campus development project, through viable cost-effective public private partnership (PPP).

Responding, the Chairman of the New RSUST Campus project Advisory Committee (PAC), Mr Jamaiyi William –West, thanked the governor for giving them the opportunity to serve the state.

Mr William-West promised that the special qualities that attracted their appointment into the committee would be utilised to justify the confidence reposed on them and write their names in the history book of the state.

Other members of the committee are, Albert Dokubo, Edmund Altraide, Asuquo Ntuen, Dennis Dania, Mrs I. David West, Chief L. Badom, Mrs M. Wakama, Mr I.T. Senebo, representatives of RSUST and Ministry of Finance while Mrs Ann Olumide is to serve as secretary.

Education

School Resumption:Rivers begins monitoring of compliance to academics standards

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1 week ago

September 8, 2025

The Tide

As Secondary and primary schools in Rivers state ,including public and private owned resumes for the first term 2025/2026 academic session today after a one month vacation at the end of the third term 2024/2025 academic session .,the state ministry of education said quality assurance supervisors will resume school visitations and monitoring immediately.

The state ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed by the permanent secretary ,

Dr. (Mrs.) Ndidi Chikanele Utchay and made available to the tide ,the statement stated that staffs of department of quality assurance services (SEQAS) in the ministry and it’s agencies will commence immediate routein assessment visitations to all schools in the state, to ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards .

The statement reads thus:

“This is to notify all public and private schools operating in Rivers State that the State Education Quality Assurance Services (SEQAS) will commence follow-through and routine assessments immediately, upon resumption of the 2025/2026 academic session. These assessments are designed to:

Ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards.”

“Evaluate the Quality of Teaching and Learning,

Review Curriculum Implementation and Teaching Methods,

Assess Infrastructure and Learning Environment, and

Promote Students Welfare and Overall School Improvement.”

“Consequently, all Public and Private Schools are by this announcement advised to make all necessary preparations and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. “

The statement also said applications for School approvals and upgrades should be submitted directly to the office of the Permanent Secretary, as negotiations with individuals and agents will no longer be tolerated.

“The state Ministry of Education appreciates your continuous co-operation and commitments to sustaining high educational standards in our dear State.”the statement stated.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

University of Port Harcourt elevates five professor’s on communication and public relations

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1 week ago

September 8, 2025

The Tide

The Governing Council of University of port Harcourt in Rivers state has appointed

five new Professors of Communication and Media Studies of the institution.

This was contained in a Facebook handle of the public relations officer of the university,Dr Sammy Kpenu disclosed that those elevated to the ranks of professor include erudite and world-class Prof. Ntiense James Usua , promoted to professor of Broadcasting,

Prof. Faustina Ginikanwa Nwachukwu – Strategic Communication and Advertising, and

Prof. Benedict Obiora Agbo – Public Relations and Advertising.

Others are,Prof. Sunny C.J. Mbazie , Public Relations and Advertising, while

Prof. Clement Afamefuna Asadu ,was appointed professor of Behaviour and Social Change Communication, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Port Harcourt.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

Our academic activities are AI driven – VC ….declares I’ntl Conf on education

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1 week ago

September 8, 2025

The Tide

The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has declared that all activities in the University are AI-driven, stressing the need to prepare the future workforce through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education as a pathway to achieving sustainable development.

He made this remark while declaring open the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Science Education, held from Wednesday,at the Faculty of Education Auditorium.

The vice chancellor commended the department for choosing a theme that aligns with his vision for the University and expressed optimism that the conference would produce a communiqué with clear strategies for the future.

Also speaking,the Head of Department, Science Education, Dr. Dorathy Ekineh, stated that the convergence of STEM Education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Sustainable Development is crucial in shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.

According to her, the conference provides an opportunity to explore, discuss, and collaborate on strategies to equip the workforce with the skills required to face the challenges and seize the opportunities of the future.

Earlier In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Isaac N. Dokubo, described the conference as timely, noting that the world is rapidly embracing AI in all sectors.

He explained that the primary aim of the conference is to examine how AI and STEM Education can prepare tomorrow’s workforce to compete effectively with their counterparts globally.

Delivering the keynote address, the Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Cheta Williams, stated that the workforce of the future will thrive at the intersection of STEM, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainability.

“If we align our education systems, innovations, and ethical compass, we will not just prepare for the future, we will shape it,” he stated .

He averred that the workforce of tomorrow is already being built today in classrooms, universities, innovation hubs, and government boardrooms,adding that the future is not something to wait for, but something to design and build together.

Also presenting a paper titled “STEM Education and Sustainable Development for a Resilient Future”, Prof. Keziah A. Achuonye from the Faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, highlighted the vital role of STEM in driving resilience and sustainable growth.

By: Akujobi Amadi