Education
CEAPOLY Extends Practical Period For Entrepreneurship Programmes …Aligns Professional Programmes With Professional Bodies
In a bid to enhance the employability of its students, the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic (CEAPOLY) has increased the period allocated to the practical components of its Entrepreneurship Programmes.
The Rector, CEAPOLY, Dr Samuel .B. Kalagbor revealed this at the 31st Matriculation ceremony of the institution in PortHarcourt, recently.
Kalagbor, who noted that the Entrepreneurship Programme was compulsory for all students said the increase would further make the students more relevant to the increasing demands of the industry and society.
Kalagbor disclosed that in making provisions for accomodation of programmes by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the institution’s management had strived to align students in various programmes with relevant professional bodies in Nigeria.
“To this end, the Department of Accounting has been granted professional accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The Department of Banking and Finance has equally been granted professional accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)”.
“For the first time in the history of the institution, the Polytechnic through the Department of Computer Science and in partnership with the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) inducted 37 Diploma students of the Polytechnic as Graduate Members of the Computer Professionals for the 2020/2021 session”, Kalagbor said.
While listing the benefits of the professional accreditation to include exemption from examinations in some courses and membership of the professional bodies, the Rector expressed management’s hopes to sustain the feat and progressively obtain professional accreditation of other Programmes in the Polytechnic.
Revealing that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) had enlisted the Polytechnic as one of its beneficiary institutions in the country, Kalagbor said management was confident that the enlistment and appropriate release of funds by TETFUND would enhance the existing infrastructure of the institution.
According to him, management had complimented the efforts of the TETFUND on public power supply on campus by concluding arrangements to providing a 330KVA Generating Plant for the Polytechnic.
Kalagbor further commended the Rivers State Governor and Visitor to the Polytechnic, Chief Nyesom Wike for his unflinching support to the Polytechnic ranging from the change of nomenclature and status from college to Polytechnic, release of funds for the institutional accreditation, accreditation of 14 programmes both at the National Diploma (ND) and the Higher National Diploma (HND) levels, infrastructural development of the institution, among others.
“In his words”, I wish to specially express my profound gratitude to His Excellency for the simultaneous approval and release of funds for two major projects in the Polytechnic, the construction of a two -storey Governing Council Complex and construction of internal roads, drainages and street lights in the Polytechnic”.
Describing the feat as unprecedented in the history of the institution, he said whereas the construction of the Governing Council has reached advanced stage, the construction of internal roads, drainages and street lights have been completed. These projects have significantly addressed some of the infrastructural gap in the Polytechnic”.
By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu
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.