Education

Three Pupils Bag Director’s Scholarship

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14 years ago

August 6, 2012

The Director of Ema Des Academy, Borikiri, Port Harcourt, Mr Alfred Jack, has awarded scholarship to three pupils of the school for their academic excellence in class for three terms.

The students are Benedicta Ozoko, Joseph Jonah and Miracle Wakama.

Mr Jack, who announced the award during the end of session/award ceremony held recently said the philosophy behind the formation of the Academy had been to give the pupils quanlitative education of excellence.

According to him, education is the bedrock of societal development and as the Academy was founded on the foundation of impacting knowledge to the future leaders of tomorrow, they are poised to take education to greater heights.

The Director, who is also the Proprietor of the school noted that it is the desire of the management to create civilisation through education, pointing out that with the quality of the teachers, who are the surrogate parents of the pupils, the schools would continue in raising the standard of education, and appealed to parents and guardians to ensure prompt payment of school fees inorder to encourage the management sustain their dream of giving the young minds academic excellence.

In his speech, the chairman of the occasion, Mr Johnson Jama commended the management and teachers of the school on their academic performance and enjoined them to sustain the tempo for a better society.

Mr Jama, who is also the chairman of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of the school however called on the parents to assist the school at all levels, and appealed to the children to shun all acts inimical to the society as leaders of tomorrow.

In a vote of thanks, the Public Relations Officer of the school, Mr Ben said the vision of the school had been to give the children best knowledge through education in this 21st century and highlighted the achievements of the school since its inception.

He assured that they would maintain the standard set and thanked all for making the occasion a huge success.

Highlights of the day was presentation of drama sketch.

Education

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

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3 days 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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3 days 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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3 days 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