Education

CEAPoly Matriculates 2,198 Students …Tasks NBTE On Programmes Accreditation

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5 years ago

June 28, 2021

With the admission of 2,198 students for the 2020/2021 academic session, the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic (CEAPOLY), Port Harcourt has called on the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for further approval of accreditated programmes of the institution.
The approval of the programmes would help to lessen the burden of mounting unaccredited programmes that subject students and graduates to difficulties.
Delivering his address at the institution’s 30th matriculation ceremony, last Thursday, the Rector, Dr Samuel .B. Kalagbor, noted that the NBTE had earlier accredited about 15 programmes at the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels in 2019 and stressed the need for another accreditation following the geometric progression of the institution since its upgrade from the status of college to polytechnic in 2016.
Kalagbor, who revealed that the management of the institution had in January, 2021, made submissions to the NBTC said it was anxiously expecting the visit of the Accreditation/Resource Inspection visit of the NBTE for the approval of accreditated programmes.
He stated that the polytechnic has significantly sustained and consolidated the gains of the change of nomenclature from ‘College’ to polytechnic through the efforts and support of the state governor, Nyesom Wike, pledging that academic board of the institution would continue to ensure that the contents of programmes were in conformity with the acceptable standards of NBTE and practically relevant to the demands of industries and needs of the state.
Kalagbor said “I am proud to inform you that the polytechnic has significantly sustained and consolidated the gains of the change of nomenclature from ‘College’ to ‘Polytechnic’ in 2016. His Excellency, the governor of Rivers State and visitor to the polytechnic, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, graciously signed into law the change of name of the institution to Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic by the Port Harcourt Polytechnic (Amendment) law No. 13 2019.
“His Excellency had earlier released funds to the polytechnic which was judiciously used for institutional accreditation of the polytechnic and accreditation of 15 programmes at National and Higher National Diploma levels by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in 2019,” he said.

Kalagbor revealed that in making provisions for accreditation of programmes by NBTE, management had aligned students of the various programmes with relevant professional bodies in Nigeria which he said would among other things exempt the students from examination in “some courses and membership of the professional bodies.

“To this end, department of accounting has been granted professional accreditation by the institution by the Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Also, the Department of Banking and Finance has equally been granted professional accreditation by the Chartered Institution of Bankers of Nigeria (CIB),” he said.

While charging the new students to engage in legitimate and useful activities such as the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and various registered social and religious organization on campus, the rector assured a firm, fair, safe and sustained academic atmosphere that would impress on the minds of parents, institution and the society at large.

By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu

Education

ENUC President tasks ASTEC foundation Schools on dedication, value oriented teaching

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2 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

ASTEC Foundation Schools (AFS) owned by the seventh_ day adventist church had the distinct honour of hosting the President of the Eastern Nigeria Union Conference (ENUC), Pastor Onyebuchi Thomas Opara, on his first official pastoral visit to the institution Owerrita in Abia state, recently.

The visit which marked a significant moment in the history of the school, featured the dedication of the newly landscaped roads, dedication of renovated buildings and the consecration of pupils and staff.

The ENUC President who was accompanied by the President of the Aba North Conference (ANC), Pastor Henry Emeka Nwankwo, further emphasized the importance of the visit and the strong support of the Church leadership toward the advancement of Adventist education.

It is noteworthy that Pastor Onyebuchi Thomas Opara also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Management of ASTEC, demonstrating his deep commitment to the institution’s progress and mission.

Addressing the teachers students and pupils of the college at Owerrenta in Abia state over the weekend,Pastor Opara charged the teachers to see themselves as missionaries within the school system, emphasizing the need to model Christ-like character and values before the pupils entrusted to their care.

He encouraged them to regard their profession as a divine calling, shaping both the intellectual and spiritual lives of the learners.

In his welcome address, the Principal of ASTEC, Pastor Ahaoma Chigozirim Nwanma, PhD, warmly received the distinguished guests. He expressed heartfelt appreciation to the ENUC leadership for their continued support and commitment to the growth of the Adventist institution and humbly solicited their prayers for the staff and pupils.

The Headmistress of ASTEC Foundation Schools, Mrs. Charity Nwankwo, delivered the vote of thanks, and expressed deep gratitude to Pastor Opara for his pastoral visit and dedicatory prayers. She also acknowledged Pastor Henry Emeka Nwankwo and the ASTEC community leadership team for their consistent support, guidance, and commitment to the development of the Foundation Schools.

A special recognition was accorded to the PTA Chairman, Hon. (MG) Uzoma George, for his invaluable contributions and steadfast support to the school.

The visit was graced by ASTEC community leaders, as well as members of AFS staff and pupils, who gave a warm and enthusiastic reception to the visiting dignitaries.

The visit and dedication ceremony reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Church and school leadership to fostering a conducive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

Opobo Kingdom moves to incorporate Ibani Language Into School Curriculum, Takes Off April

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2 days ago

March 23, 2026

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In a bid to preserve the cultural heritage and promote the values of Opobo Kingdom, the Ibani Language will be reinstated and incorporated into the various communities and institutions of learning.

This reinstatement was declared by the Amanyanabo-Elect of Opobo Kingdom, Alabo Charles Douglas MacPepple-Jaja, Jeki VI , saying that the initiative will take effect from next month

The Amanyanabo-Elect made this statement during his speech recently in port Harcourt,where he stated that the initiative was a key component hinged on his five-point agenda.

The Monarch explained that the goal was to enhance the indigenous language and incorporate everyone at different strata including children and youths from ages 4-16.

The King Elect further added that, in order to achieve this, there would be deployment of modern multimedia tools to facilitate the process.

The Monarch also assured that research techniques will be deployed as there will be partnership with schools and communities across the Opobo clan.

He maintained that the execution of the project is a major step in the preservation of the Ibani Language and Cultural heritage of the people.

Education

NUJ demands strong actions in revamping education in Rivers

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2 days ago

March 23, 2026

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Members of the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have taken bold steps regarding the deteriorating educational standards across the state and called for urgent government actions to stem the tide. They argued that both basic and secondary schools across the 23 local government areas of the state require state government action towards restructuring the highly decayed infrastructure.

This was part of the eight-point communique reached at the end of the special congress of the union in Port Harcourt to mark the first-year anniversary of the present union leadership in the state. The union observed that if no immediate government action is taken to address the infrastructural decay in public schools in the state, the educational future in the state will be a mirage.

The communiqué signed by

Mr. Paul Bazia -Nsaneh

Chairman NUJ Rivers State Council ,

Ijeoma Tubosia Ph.D

Secretary NUJ Rivers State Council , and members of the

Communique Drafting Committee.

Dr. Justice Ihunwo – Chairman ,

Dr. Joy Grant-Amadi – Secretary and

Mr. Chukwudi Ejimofor – Member reaffirmed the position of the union on the state affairs and the nation at large.

The union also urged the state government, as a matter of urgent public concern, to commence the immediate employment of new teachers to fill the gaps caused by the dearth of teachers, stressing the need to post the would-be new teachers to local communities that are lacking teaching manpower.

Recently, the newly appointed Commissioner for Education in the state, Dr. Peters Nwagor, reaffirmed his commitment to implementing transformative education with the sole purpose of achieving inclusive and equitable learning across the state.

We hope that the commissioner will match his words with action and swing into action to give schools in the state a breath on new academic life.

By: Akujobi Amadi