Education
Evo Monarch Makes Ascension High School Advisory Council
The Chairman Board of Trustees, Ascension High School Eleme Old Students Association (AHSE OSA), Prof Ndowa E.S. Lale, has praised the Eze Oha Evo III., HM King Leslie N Eke, Eze Gbakagbaka, over his acceptance to be listed among the Adovisory Council of Ascension High School Eleme Old Students Association•
Lale made this known when a delegation of the AHSE OSA Board of Trustees and others presented the Appointment Letter to the Evo apex King King at his palace in Woji, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area over the week.
He said the Monarch was chosen due to his depth character and richness of experience were among the qualities considered for his selection.
“Thank you for granting us audience to formally deliver this communication to you and for an opportunity for personal interaction with you. We look forward to tapping from wealth of experience in our contributions to the betterment of our society”, he said.
The University of Port Harcourt former Vice Chancellor, pointed out that to liaise with the President of the Association in an attempt to ensure adherence to its goals will be part of the task to handle by the Monarch and others.
Other tasks will include to provide management advice on matters referred to it by the National Executive Committee, especially with the President.
The Oro-Evo King, according to Lale’s statement, will also put his influence at the disposal of the Association with regard to access political leaders and other top notch in the society.
The appointment, he stressed is with immediate effect in other to enable them beat their targets.
Responding, the Woji born traditional ruler, said such call to service from a distance was to be taken seriously.
He reasoned that since Education was to bedrock of the society, that every initiative towards its growth and advancement should be given the required attention.
“ I am not speaking for others, but finding us worthy to serve in this capacity is a welcome development. It is a friendship that will grow with time”, he said.
However, he has called on the leadership of the association to ensure that the platform the Governor, Chief Barr Nyesom Wike CON laid on education in the state was sustained at all quarters irrespective of their tribal or political backgrounds.
By: King Onunwor
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.