Education
RSU Organises 2021/2022 Orientation Programme For New Entrants
Students of the Post Graduate School, Rivers State University, Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt have been charged on hard work, diligence and commitment to their educational pursuit in life.
Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University, Prof. Nlerum Okogbule gave the charge during the 2021/2022 Post Graduate School Academic Session held recently at the school Convocation Arena, Port Harcourt.
He stressed on important issues that would help to give sense of direction and belonging to the new entrants, listing some of them to be hard work and commitment as well as paying their school fees as at when needed for them to have their Matriculation numbers which is their identity in any test or examination that they would write in the institution
The Vice-Chancellor noted that these requirements were necessary so that the students does not have any issue after writing examination, adding that there was need for them to realise that they were no longer undergraduate students, but rather, matured women and men as such it is expected of them to comport themselves and do only the needful as long as they remain students of the institution.
The VC charged them to take their studies seriously as matured men and women. Quoting Matthew 6: 33saying: “ Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness and all other things will be added unto you”. It is only when you sincerely seek that everything good in the university will fall at the pleasant places for you, so you must be prepared so that when those opportunities come you can benefit.”
Okogbule remarked that RSU is a university of choice for all, adding that they were lucky to be admitted into the university as such it is expected that they take their studies seriously. The school has zero tolerance for any act of indiscipline, warning that they should be guided at all times to avoid been rusticated on grounds of misconduct.
The VC reiterated his commitment to ensured that no loophole was created in the institution and instructed the Dean PG School to ensure all issues concerning admission was resolved before the start of students’ examination.
He announced that the university is moving higher, adding that several campuses of the institution will be completed soon, noting that it is an indication that the university is expanding by leaps and bounds, while appreciating PG School Dean for what he has been doing to ensure the PG School is up and running.
He expressed joy taking care of some issues that posed a challenge to the PG School.
By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
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.