Education

NURSS Tasks Students On Hardwork

Published

14 years ago

January 9, 2012

National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS), has urged its members to take their studies serious in order to achieve excellence in their academics.

The President of the union, Comrade Godspower Chioma Egbule, gave the charge while addressing students during an easy competition organised by NURSS in conjunction with Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Arm of Hope (AOH) Outreach Worldwide in Port Harcourt, recently.

Comrade Egbule explained that the essence of organising the competition was to help students develop their investigative instincts and ensure that they are abreast with critical issues that affect students security, welfare and interests.

He said that the topic of the essay competition, “The Role of the Students Towards Nation Building”, was chosen considering the fact that students, have a role to play in nation building particularly because the youths occupy the strongest and most populous segment of Nigeria’s population.

Comrade Egbule, who is also the Coordinator of the competition, noted that, students must air their views on critical issues that affect them at every point in time.

In his words: “I am happy that the students are Rivers indigenes and have done well.

“I encourage you to do more and keep the flag flying and represent your schools and Rivers State wherever you go”.

He appealed to government to organise debate, essay and quiz competitions in tertiary institutions since it is geared towards promoting academic excellence while urging other NGOs and stakeholders in education to emulate Arm of Hope (AOH) Outreach world wide.

Speaking to The Tide at end of the competition, a nursing student of the College of Health, Science and Technology (COHST), Miss Osisioma Bright, who emerged 1st, said she felt happy.

She noted that the opportunity served as a platform for her to show-case the talent God has given to her and advised other students to study harder so as to have the same opportunity.

Also speaking to our correspondent, a Diploma in Law Student of the Rivers State College of Arts and Science (RIVCAS), Miss Glory Chinunam Amadi, who emerged second best said: “I have been able to tell people that I can do something no matter what happens”.

A 400 level Civil Engineering student of the University of Port Harcourt, (UNIPORT), who grabbed the third position, Mr. Hart Kingston, thanked God for giving him the opportunity and encouraged other students to take their curriculum activities seriouly to show-case the talent they have, putting God first.

“All I will say is thank God Almighty because I don’t know how it came about” he prayed.

The three students were rewarded with cash donation of N100,000.00, N50,000.00 and N30,000.00 respectively for their outstanding performance.

Eunice Choko-Kayode

Education

School Resumption:Rivers begins monitoring of compliance to academics standards

Published

2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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

Published

2 weeks 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