Education
Old Boys Task Member On Service Delivery
The Old Boys Association,County Grammar School,Ikwerre/Etche, has called on one of its members, the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Govering Council, University of Port Harcourt, Senator Andrew Uchendu to strive towards using his presence to bring about development in the institution.
The group made the call during a courtesy visit on the Pro-Chancellor at his residence in Port Harcourt, recently.
In a statement signed by the Personal Media Aide to Uchendu, Zersmer Evans-Obi and made available to Journalists, the National President, County Grammar School Ikwerre/Etche Old Boys Association, Venerable Bekwele Wabara (Rtd), said the call became necessary following the peculiarity and efforts of its members in different positions in the state, urging the Pro-Chancellor to uphold same to move the university forward.
Represented by Prof. Emenike Wami, Wabara stressed the need for the Pro-Chancellor to keep the flag of the County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche flying by delivering on unique developmental services to the tertiary institution.
He said: “your presence in Unique Uniport should showcase more uniqueness. Let your presence bring in massive development and otherwise to the institution”.
The Old Boys Association President, who went memory lane, recalled how Senator Uchendu’s days as the Managing Director of former Risonpalm was still resounding in the people’s minds stressing the need for the repeat of same in the university.
He also charged the Pro-Chancellor to see the call as opportunity to serve humanity.
In his response, the Senator and Pro-Chancellor, who expressed satisfaction over the visit described himself as a proud product of the County Grammar School Ikwerre/Etche.
While noting that he was a beneficiary of the past leaders of the school, Uchendu said he would do all within his reach to ensure that the image of his Alma mater was not dimmed.
The Pro-Chancellor further called on both the state and federal governments to work out modalities on how to improve the students’ learning environment.
Prominent among the old boys were the former General Manager, Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), Mr Celestine Ogolo and Prince Sunday Omah.
By: King Onunwor
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.