Education

NYSC DG Charges Corps Members on Core Values, Cultural Integration, Self-Reliance

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4 months ago

February 2, 2026

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged Corps Members of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One to uphold the vision, mission, and core values of the Scheme as they embark on the journey of national service.

He gave this charge during his working visit to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State.

Addressing the Corps Members, the Director General reaffirmed the objectives of the NYSC, stressing discipline, patriotism, national unity, and selfless service as pillars of the Scheme.

He described the service year as a defining phase for character formation and nation-building, noting that the conduct of Corps Members, both within and outside the camp, must consistently reflect the ideals of the NYSC.

Brig Gen O.O. Nafiu placed strong emphasis on cultural integration, urging Corps Members to respect the customs, traditions, and taboos of their host communities. He encouraged them to deliberately learn, appreciate, and adapt to the cultures of their host organizations and communities, stressing that mutual respect is fundamental to peaceful coexistence and sustainable national cohesion.

The NYSC helmsman further highlighted the importance of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, describing the in-camp training as a rare and cost-free opportunity for self-development. He explained that access to loans from NYSC-partnered financial institutions is dependent on commitment and seriousness, encouraging Corps Members to consolidate their skills through post-camp training and emerge as job creators rather than job seekers.

Earlier, the Oyo State Coordinator of the NYSC welcomed the Director General and briefed him on activities at the camp. He commended the Corps Members for their discipline, orderly conduct, and patriotic zeal, while assuring them of adequate welfare and security throughout the orientation exercise and service year.

In a warm and memorable moment, the Director General celebrated Corps Members who marked their birthdays on the day of the visit, as well as the first Corps Member to register at the camp for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One, Ngeri Belema Tosin (OY/26A/0001), adding a personal and humane touch to the historic visit.

The visit culminated in colourful cultural performances by Corps Members, featuring Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba dances, vividly showcasing Nigeria’s unity in diversity.

To further commemorate the occasion, the Director General presented two fat cows to the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members, drawing loud applause and reaffirming the NYSC’s commitment to youth welfare, national unity, and collective spirit.

Education

UNIPort Senate Grants Two-Year Amnesty to U2010–U2018 Students

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3 days ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers state has approved a special two-year amnesty for students admitted between the 2010/2011 and 2018/2019 academic sessions who were unable to complete their programmes within the stipulated period.

This was contained in a statement by the university public relations officer,Dr Sammy Kpenu and made available to the tide over the weekend in port Harcourt.

The statement stated that eligible students are expected to submit formal applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor through their respective Heads of Department for review and necessary consideration.

The statement further stated that the approval provides a renewed opportunity for affected students to return, regularize their academic status, and successfully complete their studies.

According to the statement the amnesty also offers a fresh opportunity to students who had issues related to overstaying or other challenges that forced them to discontinue their programmes, to return and complete their academic pursuits.

The statement however said that the deadline for submission of applications end on 31st May, 2026 and therefore urge the affected students to take full advantage of the window the amnesty provided to realise their academic dreams.

Education

Education Commissioner Seeks media collaboration in Rivers

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3 days ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro

Education

IAUE holds 44th convocation May 8–9

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

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Ignatius Ajuru University of Education will hold its 44th Convocation Ceremony on May 8 and 9, 2026, the University Senate has announced.

Executive Governor of Rivers State and Visitor to the University, Siminalayi Fubara, approved the dates.

The award of First Degrees and presentation of prizes will hold on Friday, May 8, while Postgraduate Degrees will be conferred on Saturday, May 9.

Chairman of Senate, Okechuku Onuchuku, announced the schedule during an emergency Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the University’s Postgraduate Hall, Rumuolumeni.

Onuchuku also said the University Council had ratified the promotion of 35 academic staff to the rank of Professor and 41 others to the rank of Reader.

*The newly promoted professors are:*

*Administration and Management Sciences*: Ikechi Prince Obinna, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Chukwu Godswill Chinedu, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Joy A. Mekuri-Ndimele, Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability Marketing; Dumo Nkesi Opara, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour; Lawrence Amadi, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Marketing.

*Agriculture*: Eunice Ngozi Ajie, Agricultural Economics; Godswill Ibom Wilcox, Production Economics.

*Education*: Emmanuel Okwu, Library and Information Science; Love Nwamadi, Counselling Psychology; Ali Beatrice Onyebuchi Amadi, Early Childhood and Primary Education; Jerome Ibejika Wosu, History and Policy of Education.

*Humanities*: Grace Hart Lawrence, African Religion and Cultural Heritage.

*Natural and Applied Sciences*: Worokwu China Roland, Science Education (Chemistry); Constance Izuchukwu Amanah, Algorithms and Software Engineering; Comfort Emma-Elechi, Community Health Education and Promotion; Wokocha Gideon Azubuike, Science Education; Glory Godspower-Echie, Science Education; Nwala Longinus, Science Education (ITS); Daso P. Ojimba, Mathematics Education; Nchelem Rosemary George, Mathematics Education; Dagogo Franklin Ibim, Applied Geophysics.

*Social Sciences*: Leelee Nwiibari Deekor, Development Economics; Nzidee Williams, Development Economics; Iwarimie B. Uranta, Political Theory and Methodology; Dennis Reuben T. Ukpere, Rural Development and Resource Management; Poroma Lekia Celestine, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management; Ngeh David Baride, Sociology of Development; Ebenezer Levi Odike, Sociology of Development and Social Work; Goodnews Wabah, Medical Sociology; Nwikpugi Bright Poronakie, Regional Development Planning; Ikechi Omenihu Okwakpam, Environmental Management.

*Vocational and Technical Education*: Paulinus Emennu, Industrial Technical Education (Mathematical Option); Joseph Onwuakalaegbule.

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