Education
College Assures Zero Tolerance On Cultism
The Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology(RIVCOHST), Port Harcourt, has reaffirmed its commitment towards the sustenance of the policy of zero tolerance to cultism, as a measure of enhancing high academic excellence in the school.
The Provost of the College, Dr Nnanna Onyekwere, disclosed this Friday, in an interview with newsmen in his office during the 2012/2013 matriculation ceremony of the institution.
The provost said the management of the institution has worked had to put in place conducive environment for academic activities in the institution, and called on the students to take advantage of the opportunities provided.
He also appealed for the support of parents as stakeholders in development of the college, through moderation and control over the students activities.
The provost further disclosed that the institution had added Biomedical Technology course to boost the skills of its students towards self employment, and urged the students to make judicious use of the programme.
771 student participated in the matriculation ceremony having certified admission procedures, through the college internal examinations, Joint and Matriculation; Board, JAMB, and College Foundation Programmes.
The provost also stated that measures had been put in place to improve the living condition of students, through improved health care, better accommodation and security.
He called on the Rivers State Government to constitute a proper governing board for the institution to enhance accreditation of more courses by National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
He particularly advised the new intakes to take their studies seriously as the institution is poised to promote academic excellence in the state.
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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
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