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IAUOE VC Lauds Wike’s Commitment To Dev Education Sector …Seeks Diversification To Curb COVID-19 Effects
Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUOE), Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu, has expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, for his commitment to develop the state’s education sector, particularly IAUOE.
Speaking during his New Year message to staff and students of the university, the VC stated that the governor has, through the numerous huge investments in education, secured the future of Rivers youths.
This, he said, was in the face of the challenges warranted by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has paralysed numerous economies, including educational systems.
“The persisting COVID-19 pandemic and its mutating variants have disrupted the way lecturers teach, engage in research and learn in educational ecosystems as well as the way businesses are carried out in the wider society”, he said.
He, therefore, noted that the dwindling revenue available to government at all levels means reduced budgetary allocations to fund priority areas across board.
“The scenario raises the need to adapt to the changing times that we are compelled to live in these days,” the VC noted.
Onuchukwu, therefore, thanked Wike for what he called “his abiding interest and investment in education in Rivers State”.
The acting VC used the fora to urged staff of the university to continue to focus attention on a strong mix of academic infrastructure and public service and to develop a distinctiveness that would enable the institution to consistently attract talented learners and motivated faculty.
While wishing staff and students of the institution a new year of endless possibilities, the VC enjoined them to redouble their effort to deliver high impact research that can solve Industry problems, usher in quality education and offer wider experiences to students, engage in public service consistent with world-class benchmarks that would guarantee long term stability in diversified range of the university activities.
On plans for the year 2022, Onuchukwu reiterated that the university would invest heavily in information technology infrastructure in order to reduce the digital divide between the institution and the rest of the world, noting that this would enable the university forge mutually beneficial institutional linkage programmes with reputable universities and research institutions around the world to internalise academic content of IAUE.
He said that “academics would be motivated to turnout ground breaking research works and innovations that would enhance institutional visibility and social viability”, while also soliciting for continued support from staff to record more progress in the established tradition of academic excellence, “which is the core mandate of the citadel of learning as educators, and character moulders.
“Let us make Ignatius Ajuru University of Education the first choice destination for the best brains”, he said.
By: Sogbeba Dokubo
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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