Education

Commissioner Tasks Female Educated Professionals On Dev

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8 years ago

July 30, 2018

The Rivers State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Ukel Oyagiri has Charged members of the Tertiary Institution Women Association (TIWA), in the state to positively affect the lives of women in the society so as to contribute their quota to the development of the state through their various professions.
The commissioner also urged them to see themselves as catalysts for societal change as educated professionals by educating and sensitising their fellow women who are not educated and privileged in the society.
Mrs Oyagiri made the call while receiving in audience, members of TIWA who paid her a courtesy visit in her office in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.
She urged them to use their positions to reawaken the consciousness of other women in order to become a strong voice in the society so as to leave a lasting legacy in the society that would be passed on to the next generation.
“You have a great role to play in the society especially at the grass roots. “You must work together as women, you must play down on issues that divide women and work on things that unite women. When women come together and work as a force, great impact is always achieved”, she stated.
She assured the group that the state ministry of women affairs would work in synergy with the association to achieve the objectives and goals for which it was established.
Earlier in her speech, the state chairperson of TIWA, Mrs Joy Mekuri-Ndimele, who is the wife of the Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, said they were in the commissioner’s office to acquaint her with the objectives of the association, adding that the group was inaugurated in 2006.
She said that membership of the association was drawn from the wives of heads of higher institutions in the state and added that the association was borne to cue into programmes that would help to uplift the plights of women in the state owned higher institutions and the society at large.
“As wives of heads of higher institutions in the state, we have agreed to come together to join forces with the state ministry of women affairs to contribute their quota towards the development of the women folk in the state”, she stated.

Education

Abia State University Screens First Class Graduates From The 30-32nd Convocation For Employment

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

In line with the directive of the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of the University, the Management on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, screened the eligible graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the onward processing of their employment letters.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor (Mrs.) Roseline Ndimele, expressed delight at the outstanding academic achievements of the graduates. She noted that the University Management is proud of their accomplishments and remains committed to supporting excellence and rewarding hard work.

Professor Ndimele further added that graduates who have successfully completed their NYSC programme are eligible to submit their application documents, while those currently serving or yet to commence the programme should return upon completion of their service.

In his remarks, the Registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, stated that the meeting was convened in adherence to the directive of the Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. He urged all prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided in order to avoid errors or misinformation during the screening process.

Recall that during the 30th–32nd Convocation Ceremony of Abia State University held on 27th March 2026 at the retrofitted University Pavilion, the Governor of Abia State and Visitor to the University, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, announced that all First-Class graduates from the three convocation sets would be retained as Graduate Assistants after completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Education

Rivers State Begins 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination Wednesday

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will officially commence on Wednesday, 2026, across all public and private schools in the state.

In a statement issued by the Director of Examinations and Records, Pastor Gideon Nwachukwu Uboh, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, says school authorities across all Local Government Areas have been advised to ensure that their students are adequately prepared for the examination.

The statement further directed that schools in all Local Government Areas, except Obio/Akpor, should collect and return examination materials through their respective Zonal Education Offices.

It further directed Schools within the Obio/Akpor Zone to collect and return examination materials at the following custodial centres:

Obio/Akpor Zone I: Community Secondary School, Okoro-Nu-Odo

Obio/Akpor Zone II: State Primary School I, Rumuapara, Obio/Akpor Zone III: Community Secondary School, Ozuoba.

The Ministry also disclosed that the Rivers State Government has paid the examination fees for all candidates in public schools. It warned that any principal or teacher found extorting money from students in public schools under any guise will be sanctioned in accordance with the law.

Akujobi Amadi

Education

FPOG Bonny Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester Academic Session

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1 week ago

June 29, 2026

The Tide

The Management of the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, (FPOG) has announced the resumption of second semester from Monday 29th of June 2026.

A statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogbe, Senior Assistant Registrar/public Relations officer and made available to the tide advise.

Students to resume as announced and update their course registrations.

The statement further call them to take note of all academic deadlines for the semester , adding that timely resumption is essential to achieving the stated academic objectives.

According to the statement ,” the Polytechnic remains committed to academic excellence, innovation, and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Management has provided the necessary resources and environment to support staff and students in delivering impactful solutions.”

“Management looks forward to receiving all returning students and wishes everyone safe travels back to campus.”the statement added.

Akujobi Amadi