Education
Principal Charges Graduants On Positive Influence
The Principal of Great Faith International School, Miss Louisa Udo, has charged the graduants of the school to imbibe only positive influence that would guarantee and enhance their academic career and future life.
The charge was given against the backdrop of the numerous students who have been raised from diverse homes and must intermingle.
Speaking during its10th graduation ceremony last Wednesday, Miss Udo stressed that a whole lot, twisted and otherwise, will compete for their attention, but admonished them never to give in except to those influence which seek to improve and give them a positive impact in life.
“ Let no other question preoccupy you than that which seeks to improve you and give you a path, let no other dream absorb your being than that which seeks to give you a space among the voices that be.
“And be motivated by no other goal than such that will magnify virtue and the light of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Great Faith prays upon you the best experiences and our goodwill shall always remain with you,” she said.
The school management expressed its sincere gratitude to God Almighty for giving them the opportunity to celebrate their unique learners upon the completion of their basic and secondary education.
The Management also thanked the parents, saying: “Your cooperation, support and unstaggering faith has made all the difference, hence, we make bold to say that you are a wonderful crop”.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Ikechukwu Nwachukwu stated that the children having passed through rigorous processes, are now ready to go into their new stage in life.
Nwachukwu stated that children are special gifts from God and as such, parents, caregivers, and teachers are expected to play their own part of inculcating great virtues in them.
He pointed out that among the schools in Port Harcourt, Great Faith International School is topnotch as it stands out in the area of providing basic education.
He stressed that the graduating students today, have gone through lots of trainings and coaching, which will help them to actualise their set goals in life if they remain focused.
He charged the graduating students to, as shining stars, bring to bear all they have been taught morally academically and otherwise.
He thanked the educationists, saying that God will reward them for their selfless service of moulding the future generations and leaders.
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.