Education
IAUOE Holds 2019/2020 Matriculation, Saturday
The authorities Of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUOE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt says it will hold this year’s matriculation for 2019/2020 academic session on Saturday 7th November, 2020 at the university’s auditorium in Main campus, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt.
A statement signed by the Registrar of the institution, Mrs. K.H.Kue-Ikoro and obtained by over correspondent in Port Harcourt last Thursday, directed all fresh students to ensure that they properly complete all registration formalities not later than Friday 30th October 2020, saying that matriculation number will be assigned only to those students who duly registered and paid all fees as prescribed by the school management.
The statement which was copied to the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Deans, HODs among others stated that all matriculating students are to pay the sum of five thousand naira (N5,000) only as the cost of hiring of the matriculation gown, adding that all payments must be made online to the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt account.
According to the statement, all fresh students who fails to complete registration formalities and pay his/her school fees before the closure of the Portal on Friday 30th October, 2020 ceases to be a student of the institution.
Part of the statement reads thus: “Only those students who present evidence of payment of the gown will be allowed to sign matriculation register. No unsigned matriculation number will be accepted for official documentation in the university.
“Matriculation marks the end of registration for the academic session. Any student who fails to register before the matriculation ceremony will cease to be a student of the university as no registration will be allowed thereafter,” the statement added.
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.