Education

GGSS, Eneka Wins Rotary Schools Debate

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7 years ago

March 10, 2019

Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Eneka, has emerged winners of the just concluded secondary schools debate organised by Rotary Club of Port Harcourt East, Rotary International District (RI) District 9141, Nigeria for Public and Private Secondary Schools in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Speaking at the event over the weekend at Government Girl Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, the District Governor, RI District 9141, Nigeria, Rotarian Adeyemi Oladokun charged the students to keep up with team spirit as it would enhance their academic fortune. He commended the participating schoo;s for benefiting in education services by in Rotary taking part in the debate and congratulated GGSS, Eneka for coming out tops among 20 schools that participated.
In his address, the Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Education, Mr. Adonye Dagogo Hart restated the state government’s resolve in taking steps towards improving the quality of education in the state.
Represented by a director in the ministry, Mr Okparanta Ndidi he stated that already, government had begun the process of revamping educational sector by declaring a state of emergency on education through renovation of infrastructure in various schools across the state.
He congratulated teachers and the students on their performances, adding that the state government’s huge investment in public schools was not a waste and thanked Rotary Club for undertaking pains to bring out the best in both teachers and students of public schools even as he called on other non governmental organization to emulate the Rotary Club example.
Also speaking, the Supervisor for Education Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Mr. Victor Ehio lauded the performances exhibited by the public school and congratulated the teachers for a job well done even as he expressed the hope that the students would continue in the state when they get to the tertiary institutions and pledged to councils support to Rotary Club.
In his own remarks a representative of Everyday Group, Co-sponsors of the debate, Mr. Onochie Nwakwo, expressed satisfactions with the level of participation, saying “the investments of the state government in public is really paying off given the quality of students and the debate”, and promised that the organization would partner with Rotary Club of Port Harcourt East.
On his part, president of the Club, Mr. Raphael Obi, expressed satisfaction with the training the students have received from their various schools and presented a cheque of 100,000 the winners prices also went to the first runners up, community secondary school, Rumuekini and second runners up,brain Power International Academy.

Tonye-Nria-Dappa & Favour Orji

Education

Uniport Appoints Prof. Princewill R. Chike as 10th Vice-Chancellor

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2 weeks ago

June 8, 2026

The Tide

The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has approved the appointment of Professor Princewill R. Chike as the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Prof. Chike, a former Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, will succeed Prof. Georgewill Owunari whose tenure ends on July 13, 2026.

A statement signed by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Sam Kpenu and made available to _The Tide_, said the appointment was made by the 17th Governing Council following the successful conclusion of the selection process.

“The process was conducted in strict compliance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the University of Port Harcourt Act,” the statement read.

It added that the process involved the constitution of a Search Team and a Joint Council-Senate Selection Board. Both bodies carried out their responsibilities in accordance with extant laws and regulations governing the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in Nigerian universities.

According to the statement, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, congratulated Professor Chike on his appointment.

Senator Ohuabunwa expressed confidence in Prof. Chike’s ability to provide visionary leadership for the continued growth and development of the University.

Professor Princewill R. Chike is expected to formally assume office as the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt on July 13, 2026.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

Education commissioner Commends WAEC Conduct in Rivers ,, Vows Sanctions for Malpractice

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2 weeks ago

June 8, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has commended the orderly conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the state and urged schools to sustain the standard.

Dr. Nwagor gave the commendation recently during a monitoring tour of selected secondary schools in Port Harcourt and environs where the WAEC exam is ongoing.

The commissioner, who was accompanied by directors and monitors from the Ministry of Education, said he was impressed with the peaceful atmosphere at the centres visited.

“The students conducted themselves properly and wrote their papers under conducive conditions. Invigilators and supervisors also performed their duties professionally,” he stated.

Nwagor noted that the Rivers State Government had invested heavily to ensure the smooth and credible conduct of the examination across the state

He urged candidates to reciprocate government’s effort by shunning all forms of examination malpractice and focusing on their studies.

“Government has done so much to ensure successful examinations in our schools. Students should take advantage of it by remaining focused,” the commissioner said.

While no case of malpractice was recorded in the centres inspected, Dr. Nwagor warned that any principal, teacher, invigilator, or official caught aiding malpractice would face strict sanctions in line with regulations.

He also commended school administrators, teachers, WAEC officials, and security personnel for upholding the integrity of the process. Centres visited included County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche; Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borokiri; Government Secondary School, Borokiri; and Pabod Model Secondary School.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

RSU Law Professor Calls for Periodic Review of Nigeria’s Criminal Laws

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2 weeks ago

June 8, 2026

The Tide

A Professor of Criminal Justice and Law at the Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt, Prof. Clifford Anaele Nwanyanwu, has advocated for periodic review of the nation’s criminal justice administration laws to reflect current societal needs and challenges.

Prof. Nwanyanwu noted that many of the criminal justice laws in use today date back to the pre-colonial era. He questioned their efficiency in addressing modern criminal justice administration, adding that the complex nature of adjudication often allows crime to thrive.

He made the call while delivering the university’s 132nd Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday at the Senate Conference Auditorium titled: “Society as Criminal Enterprise: Unravelling a Complex Justice System.”

The erudite legal scholar clarified that the lecture was not meant to condemn the country’s justice system. Instead, he said it was intended to highlight areas that require urgent attention.

He expressed concern that criminal justice practice in Nigeria is more dysfunctional than functional, and stressed that he wants to see a system that works effectively for all citizens.

“The essence of criminal justice administration is due process, and anything contrary is not it. Plea bargains help to fast-track trial processes and reduce delays,” he stated.

However, Prof. Nwanyanwu expressed worry that the sums recovered through plea bargain arrangements are often meagre compared to the wealth looted, noting that this contradicts the purpose of the arrangement.

To strengthen the system, he recommended merit-based recruitment of judicial officers with proven character and integrity. He also called for adequate funding, infrastructure development, removal of political interference, and ethical reorientation within the judiciary.

The law professor further recommended that the state should pay compensation to citizens when security officers are found culpable for arbitrary killings, in line with the principle of vicarious liability.

In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, commended the lecturer. He described the lecture as timely and relevant to addressing the nagging challenges of crime in society.

Prof. Zeb-Obipi expressed concern over the justice system’s inability to curb the rising rate of criminal activities in the state. He added that through inaugural lectures, the university continues to provide solution-based approaches to societal challenges.

Our correspondent reports that the thought-provoking lecture was attended by stakeholders in the judicial system, judges, magistrates, scholars, and members of the university community.

By: Akujobi Amadi