Education
NSE Institutes Best Graduating Student Award At College
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Omoku branch in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State says it has constituted a yearly award of N10,000 for the best graduating student of Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku for the next five years.
The NSE branch chairman, Engr. Goodluck Chukwuka Ikenyiri disclosed this when they paid a courtesy call on the provost of the college, Dr Emmanuel Ikenyiri in his office at Omoku, recently
Engr Goodluck Chukwuka Ikenyiri said the award was the contribution of the institute to the training and development of human capacity in technical education in the nation, adding that they have come to appreciate the on-going development strides in the college.
He hinted that the branch was willing to collaborate with the institution for their desired infrastructural development.
“The award, we believe will encourage hard work and provoke interest among technical students of your college”, he opined and further disclosed that the visit was important because of the need for collaborations of the engineering and other professional bodies with all stakeholders in the development of the rural communities in the Niger Delta region.
According to him, “The Nigerian Society of Engineers is the national umbrella organisation for the engineering profession in Nigeria. As a professional body similar to other professional bodies all over the world, it has as its objective to promote the advancement, education, research and practice of engineering in all ramifications”.
He noted that the move would maintain and enhance the professional capabilities of its members and equip them to fulfill the relevant developmental needs of the profession for the good of the public and reiterated that with the great deal of engineering activities going on in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area and its environs, a branch was established in Omoku to serve the engineering personnel in the oil and gas industry, the academic community and in all the local government and its environs.
In his response, the provost of Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Dr Emmanuel Ikenyiri thanked the body for the gesture which according to him, was aimed at boosting educational advancement of the school and promised that the institute would continue to maintain its standard of quality education to meet the yawning needs of the society.
Collins Barasimeye
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.