Education

RSHA Member Lauds Ariolu’s Educational Initiative, Maintenance Culture

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3 years ago

May 15, 2023

Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council Barrister George Ariolu, has been commended for giant strides taken to invest in offering grants to Masters and Ph.D students, describing this as human capacity development projects.
In a statement signed last Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Ichenwo Goodluck and made available to The Tide it was added that the post Graduate grant cuts across various choice of disciplines on order for this grants to carter for students in any of the reputable higher institutions in the State.
Speaking during the issuance of the first tranche of cheques to over one hundred deserving indigenes and residents in the Local Government Area, who were successfully screened and shortlisted for the 2023 Obio/Akpor Post Graduate Grant to Masters and Ph.D degree programmes, a Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Member, representing Obio/Akpor Constituency II, Hon. Michael Chinda, commended Ariolu for emulating the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, in project delivery and human capacity development projects.
He further applauded Ariolu for exhibiting a high level of maintenance culture within and outside the council premises.
“History must be kind to Barr George Ariolu and I want to congratulate him for his efforts. Let me further say that the council chairman has promoted the maintenance culture of the facilities in the council. I am impressed with what I’m seeing here today.”
Chinda also congratulated the beneficiaries, advising them to make judicious use of the grant by channelling the funds to the purpose for which it was issued to them.
Speaking also, the Special Guest of Honour and Commissioner for Education, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, stated that for a society to survive, there is a self developmental approach man must engage himself in, in order to boost development, saying: “This is what Ariolu is undertaking in the lives of Obio/Akpor people.
Mmom noted that the efforts of the Obio/Akpor Chairman is appreciated, stressing on the importance of capacity building, especially in the Post Graduate Scheme, Maritime training at Charkin Maritime Academy and Vocational Skills Acquisition.
He further commended Ariolu for his kind gestures towards the development of the people of Obio/Akpor and Rivers State at large, while urging beneficiaries to appreciate the sacrifices of Ariolu’s administration by putting the funds to good use and also ensuring that they give back to the society when given opportunities to serve in similar positions.

Education

Abia State University Screens First Class Graduates From The 30-32nd Convocation For Employment

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

In line with the directive of the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of the University, the Management on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, screened the eligible graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the onward processing of their employment letters.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates. She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.

Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.

Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Education

Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will officially commence on Wednesday, 2026, across all public and private schools in the state.

In a statement issued by the Director of Examinations and Records, Pastor Gideon Nwachukwu Uboh, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, says school authorities across all Local Government Areas have been advised to ensure that their students are adequately prepared for the examination.

The statement further directed that schools in all Local Government Areas, except Obio/Akpor, should collect and return examination materials through their respective Zonal Education Offices.

It further directed Schools within the Obio/Akpor Zone to collect and return examination materials at the following custodial centres:

Obio/Akpor Zone I: Community Secondary School, Okoro-Nu-Odo

Obio/Akpor Zone II: State Primary School I, Rumuapara, Obio/Akpor Zone III: Community Secondary School, Ozuoba.

The Ministry also disclosed that the Rivers State Government has paid the examination fees for all candidates in public schools. It warned that any principal or teacher found extorting money from students in public schools under any guise will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.

Akujobi Amadi

Education

FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, (FPOG) has announced the resumption of second semester from Monday 29th of June 2026.

A statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogbe, Senior Assistant Registrar/public Relations officer and made available to the tide advise.

Students to resume as announced and update their course registrations.

The statement further call them to take note of all academic deadlines for the semester , adding that timely resumption is essential to achieving the stated academic objectives.

According to the statement ,” the Polytechnic remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Management has provided the necessary resources and environment to support staff and students in delivering impactful solutions.”

“Management looks forward to receiving all returning students and wishes everyone safe travels back to campus.”the statement added.

Akujobi Amadi