Education

Fayemi Urges Alumni To Assist Their Alma Mater

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4 years ago

November 8, 2021

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has called on alumni of Nigerian schools to give back to their Alma Mater a way of enhancing the development of the education sector.
He made the call on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti during the inauguration of the Archive and Museum of the Christ School, Ado-Ekiti.
He reminded them that government alone could not shoulder the responsibilities of the education sector.
Fayemi, an alumnus of the school, described the project carried out by the 1967-73 class as remarkable and called for its emulation by well-meaning Nigerians, especially other sets of the alumni of the school.
“I must commend the Union Set of Class of 1967-1973 for choosing this project of a building that binds us all.
“If we all give back little-by-little, this will rekindle what this school used to be and a brand new school where we can all send our children to will emerge.
“What you are doing is worthy of emulation. This project is an excellent vision. Thank you very much for not forgetting our Alma Mater,” the governor said.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Chairman of the 50th Anniversary Set, 1967-1973, Dr Charles Akinola, said the project was borne out of effort to give back to the society, particularly the school.
“For many of us, Christ School is the bedrock of who we are, all we have accomplished and all we will forever be.
“While this anniversary deservedly affords us an opportunity to rekindle old ties, it equally challenges us to reflect on the glory of this great citadel of learning and to give back to this great school that has given so much to us.
“The Archive/Museum project is borne out of the conviction to preserve, re-enact and showcase the rich history and tradition of Christ School.
“This will serve as a repository of diverse historical items that have defined and shaped the lives of the students and teachers of the institution across the ages,” Akinola said.
Highlights of the event was the presentation of awards of excellence to renowned Poet, Prof. Niyi Osundare and the governor.
Present at the event included the Speaker, Ekiti House of Assembly, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, the Secretary to Ekiti Government, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, former Ekiti deputy Governor, Prof. Modupe Adelabu.
The traditonal ruler of Imesi-Ekiti, Oba Festus Olatunde, the Onimesi of Imesi-Ekiti and a 94-year former mathematics teacher of the school, Chief Francis Daramola, as well as the current Principal, Rev. Canon Oluwarotimi Oso were present.

Education

Akwaibom WASCO students gets scholarship award for academic excellence

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2 weeks ago

December 22, 2025

The Tide

In recognition for their academic excellence and innovation, three students of Western Annang Secondary Commercial School WASCO, in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have been honoured with cash awards.

Faith Uwen Uko in SS 2, Goodluck Monday Otobong and God’swill Ndifreke Silas, both in SS3, were awarded scholarships and cash for distinguishing themselves in academics and traits such as curiosity, attention for details and other qualities notable of engineers.

The senior secondary school students were given the award by the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, NSChE, Akwa Ibom/Cross River states chapter, during their end of year dinner and award night held at Helemah Events Center, Uyo, with the theme “The roles of chemical engineers in fostering sustaining health sector.”

They were identified earlier in the year during the society’s visit to the school for career counselling and donation of science equipment, textbooks and stationeries to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM, education.

The tokens of recognition and awards were presented to the students by the Chairman of Ibesikpo Asutan LGA, Rt.Hon. Edidiong Joseph Inyang, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo, Prof Urua Antia, the representative of the Chairman of the occasion, Dr Jeremiah Anietie and the General Manager, Projects, Oilserv Ltd, Chief Augustine Ukpong.

The occasion featured a presentation on medical oxygen production, a dream project of the society aimed at making medical oxygen available at primary health care facilities through out Akwa Ibom state.

Also, a drama by the wives of chemical engineers helped to deepen understanding of the value of medical oxygen project. The NSChE chapter chairman, Mr Ikemesit Orok, led the dignitaries while Prof Esang Esitikot, moderated it.

Other high points of the award night was the award of scholarship to three outstanding chemical engineering students: Mfonido Ransome Bassey from the University of Uyo, Ifeoma Sandra from Akwa Ibom State University and Linus Owogeka Ogar from the University of Calabar.

Also, presentation of recognition awards to some distinguished personalities for their positive impacts on the engineering profession, commitment to corporate social responsibility and invests in human capacity development.

Education

Community seeks government intervention over Herders Occupation Of School

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2 weeks ago

December 22, 2025

The Tide

The people of Omerelu community in Ikwerre local government Area of Rivers state have called on the state government interventions over an alleged Herdsmen taken over the premises of community Secondary School in the area.

This state of the secondary school have left the students of the community displaced.

Speaking to journalists at Omerelu on the occupation of the school by the herdsmen , an opinion leader from the community , Mr Obinichi Amadi, briefed journalists shortly after the commissioning of the Egbeda–Omerelu Link Road by the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, recently .

Amadi claimed that the problem has persisted for months, but was renewed by commissioning of the road renewed which he said, called for urgent government attention.

According to him, the school which is strategically located along the newly inaugurated road has become unsafe as roaming cattle and herdsmen now occupy its classrooms, open fields, and access routes.

Reports have it that some students who attempted to access the premises in recent weeks confirmed that dilapidated buildings, broken desks, and the presence of herders have made learning impossible.

The Community leader further described the development as both an educational and security crisis.

“The takeover of the school by suspected herdsmen poses a direct threat to children and undermines the developmental prospects expected from the newly completed link road. We want Governor, Siminalayi Fubara to come to our aid”, he said.

He also pointed out that the school which was established to serve the Egbeda–Omerelu corridor, has suffered long-term infrastructural decay, creating the vacuum that allowed herdsmen to encroach on the premises.

He further explained that the community has repeatedly appealed for intervention and is now placing renewed hope in the Governor following the commissioning of the road.

“The irony is stark: while the state government has enhanced access into Omerelu with a modern road, the only major secondary school along that axis is non-functional and overrun by intruders. The road should lead not just to mobility but to meaningful development,” he said.

Meanwhile, student representatives lamented the collapse of their learning environment, citing leaking roofs, collapsed walls, overgrown bushes, and the absence of security as reasons many parents have withdrawn their children for safety.

Parents as it was learnt had warned against closing the school completely and added that it could force them to send their children to distant communities for education purposes.

As the newly commissioned road receives accolades, the people of Omerelu are issuing a clear and urgent call saying that the Government Secondary School, Omerelu must be rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to its students.

It was also gathered that the once-thriving citadel of learning has been in this deplorable state for nearly two decades.

By: King Onunwor

Education

Rivers NYSC Cordinator task corps members on peace building

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4 weeks ago

December 8, 2025

The Tide

Corps Members have been urged to use the rich cultural heritage of Nigerians to promote peace in the state and country at large.

The Rivers State Coordinator of NYSC Mr. Moses Oleghe gave the charge during the inter-platoon cultural carnival competition for 2025 Batch C Corps Members deployed to the State orientation camp, Nonwa-Gbam Tai held over the weekend.

Oleghe while addressing the Corps Members, further charged them to be a “source of light in their host communities,” noting that the “symbolic lighting of the cultural carnival torch means that every Corps Member must be the light that dispels darkness.”

He urged them to integrate and internalize the culture of the people of their area where they serve, strengthen cultural practices that promote human dignity, rights, and respect.”

The radiant and colorful event witnessed the regeneration and rebirth of various ethnic cultures by the Corps Members.

At the end of the competition, 4 platoon was adjudged the overall best, 9 platoon 2nd and 6 platoon 3rd.