Education
VC Tasks Profs On Modules To Boost Humanity, Economy
Nigerian Professors have been charged to develop modules/techniques that would boost the wellbeing of humanity and the economy of the nation.
They were further charged to come out of their cocoon to make themselves relevant in their fields of study.
Speaking while declaring open the International Conference, organised by the Faculty of Management Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Onuchuku Okechuku said engaging in impactful researches profers solutions to some of the problems bedevilling the society and country at large.
He said: “Researches are meant to solve lots of problems confronting the society, but today, due to lack of dedication and commitment to research works on the part of most professors, our societies and country lack solutions to these problems be devilling the nation.
“Most of those research works already done end up at the libraries, rather than proffer solutions to some of the problems bedevilling the nation,” Prof Onuchuku added .
He described the theme: “DrivingBusiness Sustainability: The Future Of Management Sciences In the Tech-Driven Economy”, as apt and timely.
The Acting Vice Chancellor stated that during conferences such as this, the school.management tries to know who is who, among the professors, as they listen these scholars air their views on their various areas of specialisation.
He stressed that the school management is ever ready and willing to sponsor brilliant and creative professors to travel in and outside the country on impactful research that would contribute to the growth and economy of the society and country at large.
“Researches supposed to be problem solving, profering solutions to some of the problems bedevilling the society, instead of lying waste at the libraries.
“Conferences make professors visible so that people can know their special areas. It is aimed at encouraging and supporting Professors that have been spotted to be encouraged to attend conferences in and outside the country,” Onuchuku added.
Also speaking, the Dean Faculty Of Management Sciences, Prof. Loveday Okere, noted that business sustainability is key to national development, hence the essence while the theme was carefully chosen.
Okere thanked the IAUE management team for giving the faculty the opportunity to hold its first conference, adding that it will go along way to redirect the focus of all participants to think sustainability in all they do in life.
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.