Education
Elechi Amadi, Store House Of Knowledge – VC
Acting Vice Chancellor of
the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Professor Joseph Kinanee, has described the late literary icon, Elechi Amadi as a store house of knolwege and a man of many parts.
Professor Kinanee, who stated this on Friday during a condolence visit to the families of the deceased, also noted that in spite of his science background, the late Amadi “did very well in Literacy Arts that he ventured into”.
While describing the demise of Elechi Amadi as painful, Professor Kinanee noted various parts the deceased had played in developing the current IAUE.
According to him, Elechi Amadi “was a distinguished scholar, one time Head of Department and Dean in the then Rivers State College of Education, and a man who mentored many, and served the institution meritoriously as well as contributed to its growth.
“The work that he left behind would continue to speak volumes for him, as well as impact positively on the lives of generations yet unborn”, he said.
While praying God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss, Kinanee promised that the university would not only identify with the family all through the period, but would start the process of immortalizing the deceased.
In his response, brother of the late Icon, Mr Nwobueze Amadi, thanked the IAUE delegation for the visit, adding that their presence was a source of encouragement and a way of energizing us to forge ahead.
“As a man of letters, my brother gave his entire being whenever the opportunity presented itself. I am delighted that his good deeds are speaking for him”, he said.
Also speaking, wife of the deceased, Direpreye Amadi, a lecturer and former Head of French Department, IAUE expressed appreciation to the management for the visit, saying that she was proud to be one of them.
Captain Elechi Amadi died on Wednesday June 29, 2016 at 82.
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.