Education

Rivers Ranks 2nd In Language Development

Published

12 years ago

October 6, 2014

Rivers State has emerged
2nd in the development of indigenous languages in Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary of “Rivers State Readers Project,” Dr Tony Enyia disclosed this last Thursday, in an exclusive interview with The Tide.
Dr. Enyia, who made this known during a two-day training workship on the development of “Rivers State Languages Orthographies Manual” in Port Harcourt, stated that the state achieved the feat by developing 14 orthography manuals at a time. An achievement which “no other state in the federation has done.
“We (Rivers State Readers Project) were the first to develop them (languages) and get them approved and published by the federal government in two volumes of the Nigeria Orthographies Manuals, volume 9 and 10,” he said.
According to Dr. Enyia, the development of the 14 Orthography Manuals was in line with the federal government’s requirements for indigenous Nigeria languages to be taught in schools.
“The development of the Orthography Manual is the first step towards the development of a language.
“The federal government requires that there must be orthography if the language will be taught,” he explained.
This, he said, was in accordance with the prescription of the National Quality on Education (NQE) which recommended that teaching of Indigenous Nigerian Languages be made compulsory in the first three years of the country’s school curriculum.
“The NQE prescribe that children should be taught their mother tongue or the language of the immediate community for the first three years that is primary 1-3.
This means that all instruction and teaching will be done in the language of their community. English will only be taught as a subject in the time table,” he explained further.
The Rivers State Readers Project scribe continued that the state achieved the feat out of 53 language projects in Nigeria, with Professor Aliyu Babatunde Fafunwa taking the first position.
Professor Fafunwa, he said, worked on Yoruba Language at the University of Ile-Ife, and it was later found that those who studied in Yoruba did better in Mathematics and Science than those who studied in English.
In his address, the representive of the executive secretary of the Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council, NERDC Mr. Garba Gando, commended the Rivers State Government for its investment in education generally, noting that it is second to none in Nigeria.

Education

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

Published

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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