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Alumni Hail Buhari Over Rector’s Re-Appointment

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The Alumni of Maritime
Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Port Harcourt chapter, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for re-appointing Dr Joshua Okpo as Rector of the academy, describing the appointment as well deserved and a round peg in a round hole.
The alumni in a statement signed by its spokesman, Deacon Mark Okuru said his re-appointment would further take the academy to the next level, as he would used his wealth of experience to bear.
The statement opined that during his first tenure, the institution witnessed tremendous academic and infrastructural development than ever before, inspite of the lean financial provisions to the Academy by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency  (NIMASA) during the period, adding that they are optimistic that he would consolidate on the gains already achieved as well as break new grounds.
They appealed to the authorities and the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari to consider the main aims and objectives of the institution as a degree awarding university, taking cognizance of the fact of its professional standard and global attachments to the maritime studies and practices.
According to the statement, converting the Academy to a degree awarding institution is long overdue and would be a welcome development, stressing that to achieve this, modalities should be worked in line with the directive of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) three models of low level manpower, that is the professional certificates courses being runned by the Academy, secondly the National Diploma and the Higher National Diploma, which are certified by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), at Kaduna, and lastly the degree itself or higher degrees.
“We the Alumnus are only interested in this direction because of our experience as products of this institution who are currently in the field”, the statement further said.
The body also appealed to the Federal Government to approve the procurement of on-board ship for the Academy to have a proper sea time experience by the Cardets, which according to them posses a great obstacle in the Academy , as being practiced by other maritime institutions all over the world.
The alumnus however congratulate the Rector, MAN, Oron, Dr Joshua Okpo on his well-deserved re-appointment and wishes him the best.

 

Collins Barasimeye

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‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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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

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Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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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

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Administrator Inspects School

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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.

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