Education
Poly Rector Harps On Synergy With Organisations
The Rector of Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Dr. Ledum Gwarah, has announced that the school is open for synergy and partnership with organisations and groups that come up with lofty ideas and proposals that will move the institution to a higher level development.
Gwarah who made the call in the school when he recently played host to the Alumni Association of the Polytechnic led by its national President, Dr. Ugo Sam Onyeka, also announced that the Polytechnic now has additional four (4) departments waiting the accreditation of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The Rector then thanked the Alumni Association for all of its support, saying that he is available and open for any invitation from the association towards achieving its set goals, calling upon members of the Association to use their links and connections to facilitate and fastrack the accreditation of the newly approved departments for the Polytechnic.
Gwarah, who was elated by lofty ideas of the association towards the development of the institution, asked to be provided with the external dimensions of the Alumni Association’s House which the Alumni has proposed to site in the Polytechnic.
The Rector promised that when the management has carefully studied the drawings, it will then have informed decision to make as to which portion of land that the school will donate for the Alumni building.
Earlier, the national President of the Alumni Association, Dr Ugo Sam Onyeka, has informed the management of the Polytechnic that the association is in the school to felicitate with the Rector of the institution on his well deserved appointment of the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Ledum Gwarah, commending him for the changes he has to the school.
Onyeka also informed the Rector that they are in the school to present to the management of the Polytechnic of the drawings of a propsed Alumni building to be constructed by the Association to the management of the school, in line with an earlier request made to the chairman of the governing board of the Polytechnic.
The Alumni Association President also used the medium to intimate the management of the Polytechnic that the Alumni has instituted an award for the best student of the Polytechnic which is to be presented during the forthcoming convocation of the Polytechnic inorder to spur on students to work harder even as it will help to ginger lecturers to put in their best.
Earlier, the national President of the Alumni Association, Eze Dr Ugo Sam Onyeka, has informed the management of the Polytechnic that the Association is in the school to felicitate with the Rector of the Institution on his well deserved appointment of the Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr Dr. Ledum Gwarah, commending him for the changes he has to the school.
Eze Dr Onyeka also informed the Rector that they are in the school to present to the management of the Polytechnic of the drawings of a propsed Alumni building to be constructed by the Association to the management of the school, in line with an earlier request made to the chairman of the governing board of the Polytechnic.
The Alumni Association President also used the medium to intimate the management of the Polytechnic that the Alumni has instituted an award for the best student of the Polytechnic which is to be presented during the forthcoming convocation of the Polytechnic inorder to spur on students to work harder even as it will help to ginger lecturers to put in their best.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of the Polytechnic’s management, the Registrar of the school, Dr Ema Onwuka, appreciated the Association for the visit, reassuring the officials of the readiness of the Polytechnic to collaborate with the Alumni, commending the Association for its unprecedented support to the institution.
In a goodwill, a member of the Alumni, Hon Prince Ngor, thanked the management for the reception accorded them on the visit, promising that the Association will give an immediate uplift in terms of lighting to the Governing Council Conference room.
Some other personalities present at the visit were Dr. Henry Anyakwor, Bursar of the Polytechnic, Mrs Ibiwari Wokoma, Dr. Henry Kpunee, Mrs Victoria Ockiya-Jackson, all officers of the Alumni Association, among others.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, emphasised the need for students to go beyond academic achievements during the university’s 43rd Convocation ceremony.
The theme, “The University Culture In Practice, The IAUE Experience,” highlights the importance of embracing cherished traditions and intellectual values that define great universities.
Prof. Onuchuku encouraged the new graduates to work hard and persevere, noting that their convocation marks a new beginning in their careers and personal lives. He emphasised that they must prove themselves worthy of the certificates and prizes they have received.
According to him, out of 2,887 first-degree graduands, four made First Class, 403 secured Second Class Upper, 2,030 got Second Class Lower, and 450 graduated with Third Class. Additionally, 1,492 postgraduate students graduated, including 306 PhD holders.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), praised the university’s commitment to academic excellence and institutional maturity. He commended the Acting Vice Chancellor for achieving full accreditation for 47 academic programmes and implementing the NUC’s Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards.
The administrator urged the new graduates to uphold the positive values instilled in them by the university and strive for continuous knowledge and improvement.
By: King Onunwor
The Niger Delta Students Union Government, Rivers State Chapter (NIDSUG), has suspended its planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) state office in Port Harcourt. The suspension followed an intervention by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju.
The students had planned to protest on Thursday, citing alleged neglect by the NDDC, particularly in welfare and capacity-building programmes for students from the state. However, after the police intervention, the students agreed to participate in a roundtable discussion with the commission to address their concerns.
NIDSUG leader, Comrade Loveday Njoku, expressed dissatisfaction with the commission’s alleged exclusion of students from benefiting from its programmes. He presented a seven-point demand, including the reintroduction of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Njoku emphasised that education is crucial for community development and urged the commission to invest in the future leaders of the state.
The students warned that if their demands are not met, they will resume the protest and occupy the state commission office until their demands are addressed. Despite previous attempts to reach out to the commission’s management team, the students claimed their efforts were unsuccessful.
By: Akujobi Amadi
As part of efforts to improve the welfare and overall quality of education for students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Sole Administrator, Sir (Dr.) Clifford Ndu Walter DSSRS, FCAI, JP, paid an unscheduled visit to Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi.
During the visit, Sir Walter expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the school and its surrounding environment. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the education sector, stressing its critical role in nation-building.
“I have visited the primary school in Ogbogoro, and now I’m here at the Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi. I am not satisfied with what I’ve seen,” he stated, indicating that more surprise visits to schools would follow.
To address the issues, the Sole Administrator directed the Council Engineer to commence process for rehabilitation of the school.
The visit was part of a broader initiative aimed at conducting on-the-spot assessments of educational facilities to determine the level of intervention required by the local government council.
Dr. Walter also assured the teachers of his unwavering commitment to revamp the school and improve the learning environment for both staff and students.
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