Education
Alumni Donate Bill Board To RSU
The Rivers State University (RSU) Alumni Association, Rivers State branch has marked the 2017 edition of the Family Day celebration with an unveiling of a billboard built and donated to the institution by the members of the association.
The programme, which held recently was heralded with thanksgiving mass at the Seat of Wisdom Catholic Chaplaincy, RSU Campus and attended by members of the association both at the state and natonal.
Speaking at the programme, the chairman, RSU Alumni Association, Rivers State branch, Amb (Mrs) Orusoso Lawson Isokariari said the essence of the occasion was for members of the association getting to know the spouses and children of their colleague families adding that the occasion has become an annual rituals in the life of the association as introduced by the past leadership of the alumni.
According to her, “the Alumni Association is an indispensable body that affords graduates of various institutions of learning, the opportunity to come together, not in the cloak of dependent students but as responsible men and women, fashioned from an Almamater”.
She used the programme to call on members to be more committed in the Alumni affairs both at national and state even as she commended members for their contributions towards the success of the programme.
Also speaking, the National President of the Association, Amb. Israel O. Egbunefu lauded the state leadership and members for adding value to the developmental process in the almamater through the unveiling of the new bill board adding that the gesture was an indication that the association has attained its status.
He thanked the organisers of the programme for achieving the feats that it was a way to teach people on how to succeed in life.
Earlier in his ???, the chaplain, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Chaplaincy RSU, Port Harcourt, Rev FR. Simeon C. Nwosu who spoke on the importance of thanksgiving noted that it was remarkable to appreciate God’s goodness in the life of people and organizations.
Presenting his lecture on the Role of Alumni Association in the advancement and Enhancement of the University System, Prince Anyanate Kio explained the importance of Alumni in the development and growth of university, adding that Aluni is a great assets to university and other institutions of learning.
By: Kiadum F. Edookor.
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.