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‘Showers Christian High School, Beacon Of Quality Education’

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The Founder of the Showers Christian High School, Mrs Ekama Emilia Akpan says the school is driving on the wheels of excellent educational system that will raise a generation of Godly future leaders through quality education.
Mrs Akpan stated this during a media interactive forum with journalists held at Silver News Office Complex, Grace Plaza, Woji, Port Harcourt recently,
The founder of the school, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Shower Group Group also said that the school inspires its students for aspire to excellent performance on the core foundation of hard work and godly values, adding that through those values, the students have set records of outstanding performance in both local and international examinations as well as in extra curriculum activities.
According to her, “in 2016, Showers celebrated some of her students that made waves around the world such as Christiana Udoh, who made first class in Chemical Engineering and distinction in her masters at the Kwame Nkurumah University of Science and Techology in Ghana Vernitra Utin, who broke the departments record in Metallurgical engineering in the same university Ghana. Uduak Akpan who posted second class upper in Public Health at Babock Unviersity Nigeria. Lemuel Barango, won $20,000 for an App he developed in Ottawa in Canada. There is Ephriam Isong who bagged a distinction in Cooperate law in the University of Hertfordshire in the UK and Promise Emery who made the VC’s list in his 200 level in Salem University with a CGPA of 4,74 of possible 5.”
“Testimonies of these have continued to flood in from Alumni as how the school approach to education helped them to achieve great grades. We appreciate God that our efforts to help shape the destinies of these young people and Nigeria, are acknowledged even by them and their families”, she added.
The National Vice Chairman of South-South Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)said the future of Nigeria depend on the quality of education adding that the government should not be left alone to bear the burden of providing quality education in the country.
She averred that the school was determined and focused to provide the needed leadership and manpower in the South-South region through qualitative education and urged parents to register their children into the A level programme of the school in other to equip their children face the realities of work of life, contrary to expectation Ekama opined that the school have qualified and motivated teachers with passion to raise celebrities and warn parents not to be in haste to send their children and wards who are below 18 years to study outside the shored of the country adding that they stand risk of losing their dreams.

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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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