Education
School Rewards Exceptional Students, Staff
D. C. International Royal
Academy, Rukpokwu in Obio / Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State celebrated its 9th end of year party and graduation ceremony last Thursday and presented various gifts and awards to its pupils, students and teachers.
Through the gesture, according to the proprietress of the school, Dr (Mrs) Chidinma Dokubo, the school had demonstrated that hard work, dedication to duty and commitment after all pay.
She said the honour done to the pupils, students and teachers of the school was a way to appreciate and motivate them to do more.
Dr. Dokubo thanked the parents and other guests for gracing the occasion, and promised that the school would continue to promote high moral and academic standards.
The Senior Prefect of the school (male),Master Nwafor Bright who also addressed the guests urged the graduating students to exhibit discipline, hardwork, excellence and honesty in their future endeavours, stressing that “it is the experiences you undergo as you embark on the journey of life that count”.
According to him, “it is important to utilise life experiences positively and learn from them.
He asserted that the graduating students had merely started on a path of self discovery going by a Chinese adage that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a step.
While further charging them to set the pace as they move into the larger society, he stressed the need for them to apply the Motto of the school,” Roses Out of Thorns,” saying ,”like the rose flower, you have the capacity to flourish in the midst of harsh environment and intimidating circumstances”.
Among those who received awards and gifts include Jennifer Ogbonna, Best Student in English Language in the SS2 category, Faith Iwuoha, Best Student in Chemistry, Umbatta Chisom(Mathematics) and Nwafor Bright (Further Maths).
In the SSl category, Jarnel Ejiro emerged the best student in Mathematics, English Language and Further Maths while Uzoma Steven emerged best in Physics and Ogu Esther was the best in the Daycare category.
Miss Ali Johnson bagged the Most Diligent Teacher Award while Mrs Joy Oluchukwu emerged the Best Dressed Teacher and Miss Juliet Nwafor got the Most Punctual Non- Academic Staff Award.
D.C. International Royal Academy was founded in January, 2004 and successfully organised its maiden Inter-House Sports on March 16, 2013.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, emphasised the need for students to go beyond academic achievements during the university’s 43rd Convocation ceremony.
The theme, “The University Culture In Practice, The IAUE Experience,” highlights the importance of embracing cherished traditions and intellectual values that define great universities.
Prof. Onuchuku encouraged the new graduates to work hard and persevere, noting that their convocation marks a new beginning in their careers and personal lives. He emphasised that they must prove themselves worthy of the certificates and prizes they have received.
According to him, out of 2,887 first-degree graduands, four made First Class, 403 secured Second Class Upper, 2,030 got Second Class Lower, and 450 graduated with Third Class. Additionally, 1,492 postgraduate students graduated, including 306 PhD holders.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), praised the university’s commitment to academic excellence and institutional maturity. He commended the Acting Vice Chancellor for achieving full accreditation for 47 academic programmes and implementing the NUC’s Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards.
The administrator urged the new graduates to uphold the positive values instilled in them by the university and strive for continuous knowledge and improvement.
By: King Onunwor
The Niger Delta Students Union Government, Rivers State Chapter (NIDSUG), has suspended its planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) state office in Port Harcourt. The suspension followed an intervention by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju.
The students had planned to protest on Thursday, citing alleged neglect by the NDDC, particularly in welfare and capacity-building programmes for students from the state. However, after the police intervention, the students agreed to participate in a roundtable discussion with the commission to address their concerns.
NIDSUG leader, Comrade Loveday Njoku, expressed dissatisfaction with the commission’s alleged exclusion of students from benefiting from its programmes. He presented a seven-point demand, including the reintroduction of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Njoku emphasised that education is crucial for community development and urged the commission to invest in the future leaders of the state.
The students warned that if their demands are not met, they will resume the protest and occupy the state commission office until their demands are addressed. Despite previous attempts to reach out to the commission’s management team, the students claimed their efforts were unsuccessful.
By: Akujobi Amadi
As part of efforts to improve the welfare and overall quality of education for students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Sole Administrator, Sir (Dr.) Clifford Ndu Walter DSSRS, FCAI, JP, paid an unscheduled visit to Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi.
During the visit, Sir Walter expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the school and its surrounding environment. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the education sector, stressing its critical role in nation-building.
“I have visited the primary school in Ogbogoro, and now I’m here at the Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi. I am not satisfied with what I’ve seen,” he stated, indicating that more surprise visits to schools would follow.
To address the issues, the Sole Administrator directed the Council Engineer to commence process for rehabilitation of the school.
The visit was part of a broader initiative aimed at conducting on-the-spot assessments of educational facilities to determine the level of intervention required by the local government council.
Dr. Walter also assured the teachers of his unwavering commitment to revamp the school and improve the learning environment for both staff and students.