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Education Endowment Targets 1,000 Indigent Rivers Students

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An educational endowment, the Justice Nnamdi Elliot Chukwu Education and Health Initiative, has been launched with an initial target to benefit at least one thousand indigent students in Rivers State.
The initiative has its primary aim of  advocating and providing support for indigent children and youths in the state as well as creating platforms for harnessing and growing technical skills in urban and rural areas.
The scheme is also aimed at proffering  health solutions with focus on liver disease through research and sensitisation.
Speaking at the launch of the initiative at Rumuche, Emohua Local Government Area of the state over the weekend as part of the burial ceremony of the late Director of Works, Rivers State University, Engr Justice N.Elliot Chukwu,the chief initiator of the project, Mr Chigozile Nnamdi Chukwu said the venture was to keep the dreams of his late father of empowering less privileged in the society through education.
Mr Chukwu also disclosed that the vision  and motto of the educational endowment  was to build an audacious world of peace through innovations in health education and working to create lasting solution to issues on education and health.
He averred that the project was to give back to society, adding that one thousand indigent students would benefit in the first stage billed to commence later this month.
“My father’s life and dreams was to be helping hands to the poor . So at his demise, it occurred to me to start an initiative on education and health, especially on liver health. Our target is the indigent ones who cannot have it on their own as well as to give back to the society.
To give them from zero to a hero life experiences, especially those who could not afford to have education”he added.
Mr Chukwu announced that the scheme will start off with the provision of school bags and shoes among other things to one thousand pupils and students across some selected schools in the state.
He solicited support for the project by well spirited individuals in the society in order to ensure the realisation of the dreams for which the initiative was launched.
Late Engr Chukwu was untill his demise, the Director of Works at the Rivers State University and a certified registered member of Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) among other professional bodies.

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‘Our Target Is To Go Beyond Academic Accomplishments’

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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

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Niger Delta Students Suspend Protest Against NDDC In PH

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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

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Administrator Inspects School

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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.

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