Education

Rsu hosts FG 2025 Needs Assessment Committee

Published

10 months ago

September 8, 2025

Vice chancellor of the Rivers state University (Rsu) ,Nkpolu Oroworukwu port Harcourt,Prof Isaac Zeb -Obipi has received a federal government 2025 needs assessment visitation committee for the university.

The committee led by the national chairman of Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) , Comrade Muhammad Haruna Ibrahim arrived the university on Monday.

Speaking during a brief ceremony organised by the university to receive the committee members in to the university campus ,prof Zeb _Obipi expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for constituting the Needs Assessment Committee with union members, describing it as a genuine show of intention.

The vice chancellor assured the delegation that the university would cooperate and give them all the necessary assistance the committee will need through the assistance of the Director of School Planning who will be guiding them through ongoing projects sites across the various campus in the university.

Earlier in speech, the team leader of the Federal government Needs Assessment committee to the university,Comrade Muhammad Haruna Ibrahim stated that the visit aimed to monitor the implementation level of the N30 billion revitalization funds disbursed by the Federal Government for 60 public universities nationwide that benefited from the 2021 revitalization intervention.

Ibrahim who doubles as SSANU National Chairman commended Prof. Zeb-Obipi for his dedication to staff welfare, particularly for increasing the monthly take-home packages of teaching staff at RSU Staff School and International Secondary School from N30,000 to N75,000 and pledged the committee’s support to the Vice-Chancellor and the school.

The vice chancellor was joined by some union leaders in the university,Dr Cheta Azumah, SSANU National vice president south _south ,Dr Emmanuel Davis,Asuu chairman,RSU,Barr Tamuno Williams,SSANU chairman,Rsu and Comrade Harmony Wosu ,NAAT Chairman among others to receive the committee .

By: Akujobi Amadi

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