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FUET Gets NUC Nod, Matriculates 1,004 Pioneer Students

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The Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) Koroma/Saakpenwa ,Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State is set to hold its maiden matriculation ceremony next Tuesday, with 1,004 pioneer students expected to participate.

 

The university, established by the Federal Government on February 3, 2025, aims to be a world-class centre of academic excellence in environmental restoration, sustainable development, and cutting-edge technology innovation.

 

Speaking at a media conference held at the university’s main campus in Saakpenwa, on Monday, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom, said the students were admitted into six faculties: Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Management Technology.

 

He explained that the university’s programmes are designed to address pressing environmental and technological challenges facing Nigeria and the world.

 

Mmom explained that although the university wasn’t listed in the 2025/2026 UTME, it secured approval for interested candidates to transfer their admission requests.

 

He added that out of the 2,000 candidates that applied, the university offered provisional admission to 1,004 students based on its current capacity.

 

He assured that the university is committed to providing quality education and facilities to its students.

 

The university runs two campuses at Koroma and Saakpenwa. While Koroma hosts Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, and Information and Communication centres, Saakpenwa hosts Management Technology, Engineering Technology, and Environmental Sciences. The two campuses are equipped with modern facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and lecture halls.

 

The Vice Chancellor emphasized FUET’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and academic excellence, addressing pressing regional and global challenges like climate change and environmental degradation.

 

He disclosed that the university’s vision is to be a hub for interdisciplinary research and community engagement, driving sustainable development in the Niger Delta region and beyond.

 

Mmom decried lack of adequate funding since the establishment of the university, and appealed for support from government agencies, development partners, and private individuals.

 

He said that the university is poised to make a significant impact in the region and beyond, and requires adequate funding to achieve its goals.

 

The Vice Chancellor unveiled plans for the maiden Founders’ Day Celebrations on February 2, 2026. The event is expected to feature a lecture by the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Emeritus Prof. Joseph A. Ajienka, and a roadshow from the Saakpenwa Campus to Gbam Junction as part of public engagement and environmental stewardship activities.

 

The event, which will be chaired by Chief Lesi Maol, will also feature the launching of a ?50 billion endowment fund for the university.

 

Mmom expressed gratitude to stakeholders for their support, and urged the pioneer students to be ambassadors of the university.

 

The Vice Chancellor assured that the maiden edition of the matriculation ceremony would be a milestone event for the university, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its history.

 

He stressed that the university is poised to make a positive impact in the region and beyond, and looks forward to collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders to achieve its goals.

By: Akujobi Amadi

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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