Education
RSUBEB Boss Dedicates CSACEFA National Merit Award To RSG
The Executive Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Ven. Fyneface Akah, has received a National Merit Award presented by the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All CSACEFA.
Akah received the award when the group paid an advocacy / Award State visit to the board in Port Harcourt recently.
In a statement issued by Chairman, PDP Ward 14, Obio/Akpor LGA, Chizin Ogbonna, and made available to The Tide, the State Secretary of CSACEFA, Amb Arinze Akupue, said the award was given to the chairman for his outstanding contributions to the educational sector in Nigeria.
Represented by Mr Bright Tamunoala, Arinze described the RSUBEB chairman as the best performing chairman of UBE board in Nigeria and the South-South region, saying that Rivers people were happy with his overwhelming performance since he came on board, and wished him well in all his endeavours.
Responding, Akah thanked God for the award, attributed every achievement the board has recorded to the unwavering support of the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, noting that the steady access of the counterpart funds by the governor was responsible for development of basic education in the state.
He, therefore, called for prayers for the governor as well as the board, maintaining that the government has no doubt taken basic education in the state to an enviable height.
He promised that the board would continue to deliver on its mandate of developing basic education in both the rural and the urban areas.
Also, last Friday, the UBE boss received the Council of Chiefs and Elders of Ogbogoro Town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area and the Okan’ama, Unyengala, in Andoni Local Government Area, King Moses Dic-Isotu, and his subjects, who paid him a ‘thank you’ visit.
The Ogbogoro Council of Chiefs and Elders led by Mr Tennyson Amadi, told the chairman that they were in the board to thank him for his approval and completion of nine-classroom blocks and renovation of principal’s office in Ogbogoro Community, saying that this singular structure has given Ogbogoro a sense of belonging in the present administration of Chief Nyesom Wike.
On his part, the Okan’ama Unyengala, King Moses Dic-Isotu, said they would remain eternally grateful to the chairman for his gracious approval and consideration accorded their request for the establishment of Doni Comprehensive Secondary School, Unyengala in Andoni Local Government Area in 2018, adding that the school, from inception, has been having unprecedented influx of students into various classes of the Junior arm.
The king also thanked the chairman for desks sent to the school, and said they were overwhelmed by the encouraging gesture within the short period of the existence of the school.
As a token of appreciation, the king said they have donated 20 plots of the community land for development of permanent site of the school, and requested for teachers to be posted to the school and employment of security men.
In his response, Akah thanked the two communities for the visit, promising that the board would continue to do its best in ensuring that the mandate given to it by the governor was delivered.
While urging them to take ownership of government properties in their communities, Akah assured them of the board’s determination to meet some of their demands come next project year, enjoining them to remain supportive of the Wike-led government, which he described as people-oriented.
By: Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
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The Academic Planning Unit of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, IAUE, has organized a Pre-Resource Assessment Workshop for Heads of Department and Deans as part of preparations for the forthcoming NUC Resource Verification exercise.
The workshop held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Postgraduate Hall of the University. It drew professors, deans and HODs from across faculties.
Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu, the University Librarian, Prof. Emmanuel Okwu, welcomed principal officers and other participants. He described the session as critical to ensuring the University’s readiness for the NUC assessment.
Prof. Okwu stressed that the exercise was not routine but a strategic step toward meeting national standards. He urged participants to take the presentations seriously and implement recommendations in their departments.
The Director of the Academic Planning Unit, in his welcome address, said the workshop was designed to assess the level of preparedness of departments ahead of the verification. He noted that the University had already invested significantly in facilities and staffing and was now awaiting the NUC team.
Three resource persons took participants through key aspects of the verification process. The Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Joseph Kinanee, spoke on “NUC Resource Verification and Their Requirements.”
Prof. Levi Doe Kalagbor, Director of Quality Assurance, addressed “The Role of Staff in Successful Resource Verification Exercise.” Prof. Isaac Ogundu, Dean of the Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, presented on “NUC Scoring Format/Guide and Its Implication for Approval Status.”
The presentations were followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. Participants sought clarifications on documentation, facilities and staffing ratios, and received detailed responses from the facilitators.
In his closing remarks, Prof. Okwu thanked everyone for their active participation and engagement. He expressed optimism that IAUE would record a successful outcome in the upcoming NUC resource verification. The programme ended with a closing prayer and refreshments.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Chike Princewill, has commended the School of Graduate Studies for initiating an international conference, describing it as a timely move to boost research output, academic excellence and the University’s global visibility.
Prof. Princewill gave the commendation on Friday while receiving members of the conference planning committee set up by the School. The delegation was led by the Associate Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Doris Adameh.
He applauded the committee for conceiving the project and urged members to pursue it with diligence and strategic planning. According to him, such academic gatherings are critical to positioning UNIPORT as a hub for cutting-edge research in the region and beyond.
The Vice-Chancellor specifically charged the committee to engage the University’s alumni as strategic partners in the execution of the conference. He noted that their networks, experience and resources would add significant value to the event.
Prof. Princewill further directed the team to reach out to former postgraduate students of the University to solicit their support and cooperation. He said their involvement would help ensure wider participation and a more successful hosting.
He stressed that alumni remain vital stakeholders in the University’s growth agenda. “Their contributions can significantly enhance the success of the event and strengthen our academic and research profile,” he stated.
Earlier in her remarks, Prof. Adameh said the committee was constituted by the School of Graduate Studies to plan and deliver an international conference that meets global standards. She noted that the process was already underway.
Prof. Adameh explained that the conference is designed to bring together scholars, researchers and professionals from across the world. The goal, she added, is to advance knowledge exchange and foster academic collaboration that will benefit both the University and the wider scholarly community.
By: Amadi Akujobi
The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has commended Rivers State University, RSU, for its resilience, academic growth and research contributions, describing the institution as critical to the state’s socio-economic development.
Dr. Nwagor gave the commendation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during an official visit to the University in Nkpolu-Oroworukwo. He held talks with principal officers, provosts, campus heads, deans and directors at the Dr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Senate Building.
The Commissioner said the visit was to engage the University’s leadership on consolidating gains and strengthening capacity for quality teaching, cutting-edge research, innovation and community service. He noted that RSU occupies a strategic position in the state’s development agenda.
Reaffirming government’s commitment, Dr. Nwagor said education remains the bedrock of human capital development and economic transformation. He stressed that investments in infrastructure, staff development and digital learning must be matched with strong institutional systems, transparency and measurable outcomes.
He urged the University to prioritize key performance indicators such as accreditation performance, research output, internally generated revenue, student outcomes and graduate employability. According to him, these metrics should drive continuous improvement across faculties.
Dr. Nwagor also charged RSU to accelerate its digital transformation, establish research and innovation hubs to solve real societal problems, and maintain existing infrastructure. He advised management to explore sustainable funding through grants, endowments, alumni engagement and strategic industry partnerships.
The Commissioner emphasized that government and the University must play complementary roles. While government meets its statutory funding obligations, he said, the institution must strengthen internal efficiency and pursue legitimate private-sector collaborations.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, appreciated the State Government for its sustained support. He highlighted last year’s budgetary intervention for accreditation, approval of funds for the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Film Festival slated for November 2026, and the implementation of the new minimum wage for RSU staff.
Prof. Zeb-Obipi, however, drew attention to pressing challenges. He cited shortages of teaching and non-teaching staff ahead of accreditation exercises, inadequate classrooms, libraries, equipment and office spaces, and acute accommodation deficits for staff and students.
The Vice-Chancellor appealed for support to recruit more personnel, retain retired academics on contract, and engage sabbatical and adjunct lecturers. He also requested funding for NUC and professional accreditation scheduled for October, stressing that successful outcomes are vital to RSU’s competitiveness. He reaffirmed management’s commitment to work with government to position RSU as a leading centre of knowledge, research and innovation.
By Amadi Akujobi
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