Education

RSUBEB Boss Dedicates CSACEFA National Merit Award To RSG

Published

5 years ago

March 29, 2021

The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Ven. Fyneface Akah, has received a National Merit Award presented by the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All CSACEFA.

Akah received the award when the group paid an advocacy / Award State visit to the board in Port Harcourt recently.

In a statement issued by Chairman, PDP Ward 14, Obio/Akpor LGA, Chizin Ogbonna, and made available to The Tide, the State Secretary of CSACEFA, Amb Arinze Akupue, said the award was given to the chairman for his outstanding contributions to the educational sector in Nigeria.

Represented by Mr Bright Tamunoala, Arinze described the RSUBEB chairman as the best performing chairman of UBE board in Nigeria and the South-South region, saying that Rivers people were happy with his overwhelming performance since he came on board, and wished him well in all his endeavours.

Responding, Akah thanked God for the award, attributed every achievement the board has recorded to the unwavering support of the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, noting that the steady access of the counterpart funds by the governor was responsible for development of basic education in the state.

He, therefore, called for prayers for the governor as well as the board, maintaining that the government has no doubt taken basic education in the state to an enviable height.

He promised that the board would continue to deliver on its mandate of developing basic education in both the rural and the urban areas.

Also, last Friday, the UBE boss received the Council of Chiefs and Elders of Ogbogoro Town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area and the Okan’ama, Unyengala, in Andoni Local Government Area, King Moses Dic-Isotu, and his subjects, who paid him a ‘thank you’ visit.

The Ogbogoro Council of Chiefs and Elders led by Mr Tennyson Amadi, told the chairman that they were in the board to thank him for his approval and completion of nine-classroom blocks and renovation of principal’s office in Ogbogoro Community, saying that this singular structure has given Ogbogoro a sense of belonging in the present administration of Chief Nyesom Wike.

On his part, the Okan’ama Unyengala, King Moses Dic-Isotu, said they would remain eternally grateful to the chairman for his gracious approval and consideration accorded their request for the establishment of Doni Comprehensive Secondary School, Unyengala in Andoni Local Government Area in 2018, adding that the school, from inception, has been having unprecedented influx of students into various classes of the Junior arm.

The king also thanked the chairman for desks sent to the school, and said they were overwhelmed by the encouraging gesture within the short period of the existence of the school.

As a token of appreciation, the king said they have donated 20 plots of the community land for development of permanent site of the school, and requested for teachers to be posted to the school and employment of security men.

In his response, Akah thanked the two communities for the visit, promising that the board would continue to do its best in ensuring that the mandate given to it by the governor was delivered.

While urging them to take ownership of government properties in their communities, Akah assured them of the board’s determination to meet some of their demands come next project year, enjoining them to remain supportive of the Wike-led government, which he described as people-oriented.

By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana

Education

Abia State University Screens First Class Graduates From The 30-32nd Convocation For Employment

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3 days ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

In line with the directive of the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of the University, the Management on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, screened the eligible graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the onward processing of their employment letters.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates. She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.

Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.

Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Education

Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

Published

3 days ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will officially commence on Wednesday, 2026, across all public and private schools in the state.

In a statement issued by the Director of Examinations and Records, Pastor Gideon Nwachukwu Uboh, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, says school authorities across all Local Government Areas have been advised to ensure that their students are adequately prepared for the examination.

The statement further directed that schools in all Local Government Areas, except Obio/Akpor, should collect and return examination materials through their respective Zonal Education Offices.

It further directed Schools within the Obio/Akpor Zone to collect and return examination materials at the following custodial centres:

Obio/Akpor Zone I: Community Secondary School, Okoro-Nu-Odo

Obio/Akpor Zone II: State Primary School I, Rumuapara, Obio/Akpor Zone III: Community Secondary School, Ozuoba.

The Ministry also disclosed that the Rivers State Government has paid the examination fees for all candidates in public schools. It warned that any principal or teacher found extorting money from students in public schools under any guise will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.

Akujobi Amadi

Education

FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

Published

3 days ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, (FPOG) has announced the resumption of second semester from Monday 29th of June 2026.

A statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogbe, Senior Assistant Registrar/public Relations officer and made available to the tide advise.

Students to resume as announced and update their course registrations.

The statement further call them to take note of all academic deadlines for the semester , adding that timely resumption is essential to achieving the stated academic objectives.

According to the statement ,” the Polytechnic remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Management has provided the necessary resources and environment to support staff and students in delivering impactful solutions.”

“Management looks forward to receiving all returning students and wishes everyone safe travels back to campus.”the statement added.

Akujobi Amadi