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RSUBEB Synergise With ICPC On Basic  School Management 

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As part of initiatives to enhance corporate institutional management across basic schools in the State ,the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB )says it is collaborating with various government agencies to ensure effective  basic education management in the state
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Ven. Fyneface Akah stated  this when he received in  aduience , the new state resident commissioner for  Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mrs Ukere Usiere and her team in his office ,over the weekend .
. Akah who thanked the commissioner for the  visit ,however promised that the Board would continue to work with  them to ensure proper management of basic schools in the state, noting   that the commission has helped the Board to strengthen its operations.
According to Akah, ‘‘we need the ICPC to be part of our process, we need you on our side to do things right .”
While wishing the commissioner well in her new assignment, the RSUBEB boss  averred  the Board has enjoyed a robust and harmonious relationship with the commission and assured to maintain the existing relationship.
Earlier in her speech, the new ICPC boss said they were at the Board headquarters to introduce themselves to the chairman as well as seek his support and collaboration: she thanked the Board Chairman for the warm reception accorded her and the team .
In  another development ,the chairman of the RSUBEB   Ven , Fyneface Akah has assured   the Woji Council of Chiefs and Elders led by His Royal Highness Eze Emeka Ihunwo JP, of his administration commitment to ensure that every communities in the state have access to basic education for the educational development of their children and wards .
Akah expressed happiness for the visit and described their request as part of the mandate given to the Board by His Excellency the governor to go and build schools in the rural communities.
Akah further maintained that the request was their right promised and promised  to send a team from the Board next week to access the land which has been reserved for the school and informed them that Woji had already been captured in the 2021 Intervention fund describing the visit as an advantage.

Ealier ,speaking on behalf of his people, eze Ihunwo congratulated the chairman on his appointment vis-a-vis the good work he is doing in the subsector thanking the state governor Chief Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike for the choice of Fyneface Akah as Executive Chairman of the Board.

He used the opportunity to request for a public school in Woji community as they do not have both public primary and junior secondary school in the area describing the situation as hectic and hydra headed especially for parents who cannot afford to put their children in private schools.Our correspondent ,reports that those  present at the meetings include  the Board commissioner in charge of Administration Chief Faith Amaso and directors among others.

By: Akujobi Amadi

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UNIPort Senate Grants Two-Year Amnesty to U2010–U2018 Students

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The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers state has approved a special two-year amnesty for students admitted between the 2010/2011 and 2018/2019 academic sessions who were unable to complete their programmes within the stipulated period.
This was contained in a statement by the university public relations officer,Dr Sammy Kpenu and made available to the tide over the weekend in port Harcourt.
The statement stated that eligible students are expected to submit formal applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor through their respective Heads of Department for review and necessary consideration.
The statement further stated that the approval provides a renewed opportunity for affected students to return, regularize their academic status, and successfully complete their studies.
According to the statement  the amnesty also offers a fresh opportunity to students who had issues related to overstaying or other challenges that forced them to discontinue their programmes, to return and complete their academic pursuits.
The statement however said that the deadline for submission of applications end on 31st May, 2026 and therefore urge the affected students to take full advantage of the window the amnesty provided to realise their academic dreams.
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Education Commissioner Seeks media collaboration in Rivers

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The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro

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IAUE  holds 44th convocation May 8–9 

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Ignatius Ajuru University of Education will hold its 44th Convocation Ceremony on May 8 and 9, 2026, the University Senate has announced.
Executive Governor of Rivers State and Visitor to the University, Siminalayi Fubara, approved the dates.
The award of First Degrees and presentation of prizes will hold on Friday, May 8, while Postgraduate Degrees will be conferred on Saturday, May 9.
Chairman of Senate, Okechuku Onuchuku, announced the schedule during an emergency Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the University’s Postgraduate Hall, Rumuolumeni.
Onuchuku also said the University Council had ratified the promotion of 35 academic staff to the rank of Professor and 41 others to the rank of Reader.
*The newly promoted professors are:*
*Administration and Management Sciences*: Ikechi Prince Obinna, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Chukwu Godswill Chinedu, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Joy A. Mekuri-Ndimele, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Dumo Nkesi Opara, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour; Lawrence Amadi, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Marketing.
*Agriculture*: Eunice Ngozi Ajie, Agricultural Economics; Godswill Ibom Wilcox, Production Economics.
*Education*: Emmanuel Okwu, Library and Information Science; Love Nwamadi, Counselling Psychology; Ali Beatrice Onyebuchi Amadi, Early Childhood and Primary Education; Jerome Ibejika Wosu, History and Policy of Education.
*Humanities*: Grace Hart Lawrence, African Religion and Cultural Heritage.
*Natural and Applied Sciences*: Worokwu China Roland, Science Education (Chemistry); Constance Izuchukwu Amanah, Algorithms and Software Engineering; Comfort Emma-Elechi, Community Health Education and Promotion; Wokocha Gideon Azubuike, Science Education; Glory Godspower-Echie, Science Education; Nwala Longinus, Science Education (ITS); Daso P. Ojimba, Mathematics Education; Nchelem Rosemary George, Mathematics Education; Dagogo Franklin Ibim, Applied Geophysics.
*Social Sciences*: Leelee Nwiibari Deekor, Development Economics; Nzidee Williams, Development Economics; Iwarimie B. Uranta, Political Theory and Methodology; Dennis Reuben T. Ukpere, Rural Development and Resource Management; Poroma Lekia Celestine, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management; Ngeh David Baride, Sociology of Development; Ebenezer Levi Odike, Sociology of Development and Social Work; Goodnews Wabah, Medical Sociology; Nwikpugi Bright Poronakie, Regional Development Planning; Ikechi Omenihu Okwakpam, Environmental Management.
*Vocational and Technical Education*: Paulinus Emennu, Industrial Technical Education (Mathematical Option); Joseph Onwuakalaegbule.
*Print style notes:*
1. *Lead first*: Who, what, when upfront — dates in para 1
2. *Dateline*: PORT HARCOURT in caps
3. *Numbers*: Figures above nine written as numerals, per AP style
4. *Attribution*: “said” used, titles before names on first reference
5. *Tight lists*: Semicolons separate full entries to save space
6. *No fluff*: Cut “executive”, “dedicated to”, “featured” — verbs carry weight
By: Akujobi Amadi
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