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Varsity Teacher Wants Restructuring Of Power Sector

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A Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, Prof Howells Idaerefagha Hart has called for a total restructuring of the nation’s power sector for better improved services.
Hart made the call while delivering his inaugural lecture titled: “Sustainable Electricity Generation in Nigeria: Of Enthalpy, Entropy, Energy and all that, No Politics” during the 53rd inaugural lecture of the institution held at the Law Faculty Auditorium last Wednesday.
He said that the call became very imperative due to the quest to have a break-through in the power sector, adding that wrong government policies were introduced into the system without critical considerations on the workabilities of such policies on the sector.
According to him, what the Federal Government needs to do now is bringing together all the various actors and players to a round table discussion on the way forward and how the country’ s power system can function effectively.
“We need to sit down together to restructure the system, pick those who are knowledgably in the system to discuss in a roundtable so that we can achieve the desired breakthrough in the sector,” he stated.
The Professor of Mechanical Engineering identified wrong political decision in the appointment of those entrusted with responsibilities in the power sector as major setbacks in the system, adding that professionals should be appointed to hold the positions in the sector including the Minister of Power.
Hart opined that the problem of reliability promoted high costs in the sector occasioned by instability and added that the structure of the nation’s power system should be redesigned in order to meet the needs of the citizens.
He further disclosed that none-siting of the generating stations close to where gas plants are stationed was also responsible for abysmal downward performance in the sector, adding that the cost to maintain adequate surveillance to the gas pipelines that service the generating stations is very high.
“We need to study our environment, climate and design these turbines the way temperate will work with our climates. Don’t forget that these gas turbines were designed in temperate regions, so we need to modernise them to our own climate. Because of political reasons, these generating stations are built in an area far from where these gas plants are. It takes huge resources to keep surveillance in these gas pipelines and when there is attack, it causes great damage to the system”, he said.
The former Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) of the university anchored his lecture on the Concept of Energy, Manifestation of Energy, Economics of Energy Resources, Fossil Fuels, Hydro Power, Solar Energy, Biomass, Wind and Energy Conversions.
Earlier in his speech, the Vice Chancellor of RSU, Prof Blessing Didia lauded the lecturer for his brilliant and professional presentation and added that he had justified his professional calling.
He described him as a hard working lecturer who has done the institution proud through the presentation.

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School Resumption:Rivers begins monitoring of compliance  to academics standards

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As Secondary and primary schools  in Rivers state ,including public and private owned  resumes for the first term 2025/2026 academic session  today after a one month vacation at the end of the third term  2024/2025 academic session .,the state ministry of education said quality assurance supervisors will resume school visitations and monitoring immediately.
The state ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed by the permanent secretary ,
Dr. (Mrs.) Ndidi Chikanele Utchay and made available to the tide ,the statement stated that staffs of department of quality assurance services (SEQAS)  in the ministry and it’s agencies will commence  immediate  routein assessment visitations to all schools in the state, to ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards .
The statement reads thus:
“This is to notify all public and private schools operating in Rivers State that the State Education Quality Assurance Services (SEQAS) will commence follow-through and routine assessments immediately, upon resumption of the 2025/2026 academic session. These assessments are designed to:
 Ensure Compliance with Established Educational Standards.”
“Evaluate the Quality of Teaching and Learning,
Review Curriculum Implementation and Teaching Methods,
Assess Infrastructure and Learning Environment, and
Promote Students Welfare and Overall School Improvement.”
“Consequently, all Public and Private Schools are by this announcement advised to make all necessary preparations and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. “
The statement also said applications for School approvals and upgrades should be submitted directly to the office of the Permanent Secretary, as negotiations with individuals and agents will no longer be tolerated.
“The  state Ministry of Education appreciates your continuous co-operation and commitments to sustaining high educational standards in our dear State.”the statement stated.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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University of Port Harcourt elevates five professor’s on communication and public relations

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The  Governing Council of University of port Harcourt in Rivers state has appointed
 five new Professors of Communication and Media Studies of the institution.
This was contained in a Facebook handle of  the public relations officer of the university,Dr Sammy Kpenu  disclosed that those elevated to the ranks  of professor include erudite and world-class Prof. Ntiense James Usua , promoted to  professor of Broadcasting,
Prof. Faustina Ginikanwa Nwachukwu – Strategic Communication and Advertising, and
Prof. Benedict Obiora Agbo – Public Relations and Advertising.
Others are,Prof. Sunny C.J. Mbazie , Public Relations and Advertising, while
Prof. Clement Afamefuna Asadu ,was appointed  professor of Behaviour and Social Change Communication, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Port Harcourt.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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Our academic activities are AI driven – VC ….declares I’ntl Conf on education 

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The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has declared that all activities in the University are AI-driven, stressing  the need to prepare the future workforce through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education as a pathway to achieving sustainable development.
He  made this remark while declaring open the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Science Education, held from Wednesday,at the Faculty of Education Auditorium.
The vice chancellor commended the department for choosing a theme that aligns with his vision for the University and expressed optimism that the conference would produce a communiqué with clear strategies for the future.
Also speaking,the Head of Department, Science Education, Dr. Dorathy Ekineh,  stated that the convergence of STEM Education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Sustainable Development is crucial in shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.
According to her, the conference provides an opportunity to explore, discuss, and collaborate on strategies to equip the workforce with the skills required to face the challenges and seize the opportunities of the future.
Earlier In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Isaac N. Dokubo, described the conference as timely, noting that the world is rapidly embracing AI in all sectors.
He explained that the primary aim of the conference is to examine how AI and STEM Education can prepare tomorrow’s workforce to compete effectively with their counterparts globally.
 Delivering the keynote address, the Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Cheta Williams, stated that the workforce of the future will thrive at the intersection of STEM, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainability.
“If we align our education systems, innovations, and ethical compass, we will not just prepare for the future, we will shape it,” he stated .
He averred that the workforce of tomorrow is already being built today in classrooms, universities, innovation hubs, and government boardrooms,adding that the future is not something to wait for, but something to design and build together.
Also presenting a paper titled “STEM Education and Sustainable Development for a Resilient Future”, Prof. Keziah A. Achuonye from the Faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, highlighted the vital role of STEM in driving resilience and sustainable growth.
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