Education
RCCG Invests Billions In College Of Technology -Rector
Rector, Redeemers College of Technology and Management (RECTEM), Prof. Adedeji Daramola, said last Saturday that billions of naira were invested by the church to set up the college, to enhance national technological advancement.
Daramola said this in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the maiden matriculation of the pioneer students of the college at the Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Reports that RECTEM on February 1 began operation with the matriculation of 52 pioneer students from nine Schools for the 2018/2019 academic session.
The Schools, which are of international standard, are duly approved by the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE)
The nine schools are Computer Science, Science and Laboratory Technology, Business Administration, Accountancy, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Architectural Technology, Estate Management and Quality Surveying, while approval for Civil Engineering by NBTE was at its final stage.
“The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has invested heavily on RECTEM and when I say heavily, I am talking in terms of billions of naira.
“The General Overseer, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has a clear concept of what he wanted in terms of the quality of the technological education needed,” he said.
Daramola said the college libraries, workshops and laboratories needed for the operation have been equipped with current technological equipment, that are of international standard.
He said the NBTE accreditation was very thorough and no private individual or institutions that were interested in making profit would venture into engineering programmes because they were expensive.
According to him, just one equipment needed for the programme runs into millions of naira and about 200 of such equipment were required to start out.
“We did not just start, it took us about four to five years to handle this project and it was just about three months ago that we got the license from NBTE to commence.
“NBTE came about three times before we were certified to commence operation.
“Our workshops are well-equipped, the quality of our training is high and we are not compromising the quality of our students.
“A College of Technology does not need to recruit a professor to be its Rector but because they wanted the best, that was why I was recruited from my former institution which is Caleb University,” he said.
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.