Education

Association Harps On Qualified Teachers

Published

14 years ago

October 15, 2012

The Rivers State Chapter of the National Association of
Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), has harped on the need to employ
qualified teachers as members of the association so as to proffer lasting
solution to the nagging challenges in the education sector.

The state chapter of the group, Dr. Peter Harrison, said
this last week while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt as part of the
activities to mark this year’s NAPPS day.

Harrison regretted that school operation has become all
comers affairs, thereby encouraging quackery in the system.

He explained that professions like law, medicine and others
have those registered with them as their members.

According to him, several school owners are not registered
with NAPPS, saying that such people are putting the lives of the children on
line as they lacked the requisite teaching knowledge.

The NAPPS leader also hinted that government would soon come
up with conditions that would checkmate the activities of intruders in the
system.

Those that would meet up with the conditions he said, must
be teachers or ex-teachers who are duly registered with the National Teachers
Council (NTC) who are also members of NAPPS.

The Tide gathered that NAPPS are faced with over 10
different forms of taxation, with the hotbed at Obio/Akpor, Ikwerre, Eleme,
Oyigbo and Port Harcourt City Councils.

He stressed that such levies/taxes are not so in other
states, adding that his association has taken the matter to the Rivers State
House of Assembly for consideration.

About the Rivers State government’s moves to have all
business premises in the state registered with the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, he said negotiation is still on, while calling on members to resist
moves to pay money to any group.

He was optimistic that government has recognised NAPPS
contribution in education development, as he appealed with members to maintain
such tempo.

It would be recalled that NAPPS has set aside every October
12, as its celebration day.

Education

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

Published

3 weeks 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

Published

3 weeks 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

Published

3 weeks 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