Education

Bonny Federal poly appoints Deans, HOD’s ,Directors

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3 months ago

March 2, 2026

The federal polytechnic of Oil and Gas in Bonny local government area of Rivers state has appointed Deans ,Heads of Departments and Directors for the various faculties and departments in the institution.

A statement by the school management signed by Mr

Anthony Ogbe (MCAI)

SAR/Public Relations Officer and made available to tide over the weekend said the appointments

of Directors, Deans, and Heads of Departments (HODs) is a critical administrative function for a purposeful Rector, as these individuals act as agents to implement the institutional vision.

Ogbe said by the doctrine of corporate liability, the actions and decisions of these appointees are deemed the actions of the Rector, necessitating a selection process that aligns with the institution’s strategic goals.

The statement stated that recently the Rector, Dr Victor Okolobah made appointments and reappointment some Directors, Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments, noting that the key players are to step up and double down on the outlined version of the chief executive and by extension that of the polytechnic.

Those appointed are:

IRIAKUMA CHRISTOPHER TABUYAI AG. DIR. CONSULTANCY, .,

. DR INAMETE EMEM NDAH AG. REMEDIAL/BASIC STUDIES,

. DR KALAPAPA DAPPA AG. DIR. TVET and

. MRS GIFT GEORGE GREEN NODAL OFFICER,

Others include

DR AZUNWO ANYAHIE A. AG. DEAN, STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS ,

. MR HOSEA YAKUBU AG. DIR. QUALITY ASSURANCE, .

DR BINFA BONFA DIR. ACADEMIC PLANNING,

MR ABIYE ASEMINASO AG DIR. ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT and

DR. PRECIOUS NWACHUKWU AG. DIR, CAREER SERVICES CENTRE,

. Also in the category include

. DR. FRANCIS ATTAH EGU AG.DEAN,SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES,

RACHAEL NELSON EKEUWEI AG. DIRECTOR, CONTINUING EDUCATION,.

. DR. NAOMI AMONI OGOLO, AG. DEAN, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECH ,

ENGR. BUKOLA OLALEKAN OGUNWOLE AG. DIRECTOR, SIWES,

. KIANI AARON TAMUNO, AG. DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT CENTRE .

. OLAIYA SAMUEL BABAYEMI AG. DIRECTOR, ICT.

. BONIFACE UZOMA EMENIKE AG. DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT ,

MR AWUHE TIMOTHY TERTSEA, AG. DEAN, SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES .

Others include . MRS OLUWATOYIN VICTORIA OYEKUNLE, AG. DIRECTOR EXAM AND RELATED MATTERS,

DR. LIVINUS ACHI KALU, AG. DIRECTOR AFFILIATIONS AND RELATED MATTERS,

MR AMINOBIREN CHARLES, AG. HOD, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. KIANI CHRISTIANAPEPPLE, AG. HOD,LANG. AND COMM. ,

. MR ZIBS WORIPERE DOWELL, AG. HOD, COMPUTER SCIENCE ,

DR BARNABAS GOGO PEPPLE, AG. HOD, BUSINESS ADMIN. AND MGT,

. DR JUSTIN OBINNA IBEAWUCHI AG. HOD, ISEET ,

. ONYEBUIKE DENNIS EKENE, AG. HOD,

ONUOHA ONYEBUCHI GOSPEL, AG. HOD, PUBLIC ADMIN.

MR AKPUH DAVIDSON CHIOMA AG. HOD,WELDING AND FABRICATION ,

MR OBAMANU TAMUNOTONJO AG. HOD,PETROLEUM & GAS ENGR. TECH. ,

DR, JAMES CARR EZEKTEL-HART AG. HOD, PETROLEUM MARKETING .

Also appointed are ENGR, KELECHI U. UGOJI, AG. HOD, MECHANICAL ENGR. TECH,

. DR. KOKO BASSEY OKWONG, AG. HOD, TRANSPORT& LOGISTICS,

MR NLERUM SUNNY KEJEH, AG.HOD,ELECT./ELECT.ENGR. TECH. ,

. MRS NWAMBE CYNTHIA ONYINYECHUKWU, AG. HOD,ACCOUNTANCy

as well as

DURU GEORGE NZEADI, AG.HOD, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCE.

By: Akujobi Amadi

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

Published

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

The Tide

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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