Education

Shun Unprofitable Habits, VC Charges Matriculating Students …As IAUE Admits 6,058 Freshers

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4 years ago

April 25, 2022

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, has charged newly admitted students of the institution to ensure that they focus on the reason they were considered suitable to be part of the university community, and nothing else.
Giving the charge last Saturday during the 13th matriculation ceremony of the university, Onuchuku stated that beyond concentrating on their studies and shunning all vices, the students should know that gaining admission is just the beginning of their journey in the tertiary institution.
“You’re to shun all those unprofitable habits that have destroyed some of your predecessors, who abandoned their studies to follow the bright city lights, which inevitably led them to perdition and regret.
“You must shun cultism, examination malpractices, drug addiction, indecent dressing, prostitution and unnecessary travels that keep you away from the classroom, among other vices”, he said.
The VC also charged the new students to obey extant rules and regulations that govern the terms of their admission at all times, noting that defaulters will be duly dealt with.
While congratulating the students on their admission, he advised them not to be carried away by the euphoria therein, saying that it’s only the beginning for them on the road to moulding their lives for the better.
“While today should rightly bring you immense pride and a sense of personal fulfilment in your quest to acquire a university degree, I hasten to advise that you should not be conceited in any way.
“Today’s Matriculation Ceremony should rather serve as a platform for you to set achievable goals for yourselves, and not an excuse for you to stop working hard, beccause of the seminal success you have achieved by entering the university.
“Remember, this is just the beginning, and your parents will no longer be there to guide your steps”, he advised.
While thanking the State Governor, NyesomWike, for the deliberate attention given to the development of education in the institution, and others in the State, the VC also called on parents and guardians not to stop supporting their children and wards all through their stay in the institution.
“It is important that you continue to support them by promptly paying up all approved charges that would enable the university’s Management give the students the best education available here.
“You are also to uphold them in your prayers. In addition, parents are advised to closely monitor the academic and social activities of their wards to ensure that they are on the right track at all times”, he urged.
Meanwhile, the university admitted a total of 6,058 fresh students out of 14, 207 that applied for admission in the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This, the VC said, is not only an increase in subscription rate by intending students, but also “a vote of confidence in the quality of education we offer her.
A breakdown of the admitted figure shows that of the seven Faculties in the university, “Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences” recorded the highest number of admissions with 1, 841 intakes.

By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu & Sogbeba Dokubo

Education

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

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7 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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7 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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7 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

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