Education

RSSDA Offers Best Students Overseas Scholarships

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13 years ago

November 26, 2012

The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA), has offered automatic overseas scholarship to outstanding best students in the on-going Einstein Science challenge programme in the state.

The Einstein Science challenge programme was initiated by the Agency in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA District 9140 to stimulate interest in science education among secondary school students in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local Government Areas.

Commissioning the laboratory located at the Holy Rossary College at the weekend in Port Harcourt, the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA), Mr. Noble Pepple, said that the gesture was to encourage students to take the programme seriously.

Mr. Pepple said that from the scholarship package, the Agency also has other incentives for those that distinguished themselves at the programme.

“There are several awards but the best is for the young Einstein which is the person who emerges top of the list at the end of the programme to is a scholarship to go and study one of the science disciplines”, he said.

Addressing the students who are about 120 in number , the Executive Director said that Rivers State is in dire need of scientists to manage both the health, education and other infrastructural facilitities being built across the state by the Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi administration.

He tasked the students to see the opportunity as a rare one that must be grabbed at all cost.

Also speaking, the Vice President of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA, Rotarian Renny Cookey said that the Rotary Club is a humanitarian organisation and has as part of its programmes vocational training and new generation development, stressing that it was based on these areas of focus that the Einstein Science challenge programme was initiated.

Rotarian Cookey said that the club was lucky enough to have a strong partnership with the Rivers State substainable Development Agency (RSSDA) and the Holy Rossary College who provided the facilities.

The Rotary Vice President expressed the hope that the programme would help to improve the quality of science education in the state.

Also speaking, the director of Catholic Education, Diocease of Port Harcourt, Monsignor Charles Agu, said the programme will expose the students to the practical parts of science education.

In her speech, the Principal of Holy Rossary College Port Harcourt, Barrister (Mrs) Veronica Efika said that the programme has succeeded in adding colour to what the college is doing.

Someof the students who spoke to newsmen thanked the RSSDA and the Rotary Club for the programme.

Education

UNIPort Senate Grants Two-Year Amnesty to U2010–U2018 Students

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2 hours ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt Rivers state has approved a special two-year amnesty for students admitted between the 2010/2011 and 2018/2019 academic sessions who were unable to complete their programmes within the stipulated period.

This was contained in a statement by the university public relations officer,Dr Sammy Kpenu and made available to the tide over the weekend in port Harcourt.

The statement stated that eligible students are expected to submit formal applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor through their respective Heads of Department for review and necessary consideration.

The statement further stated that the approval provides a renewed opportunity for affected students to return, regularize their academic status, and successfully complete their studies.

According to the statement the amnesty also offers a fresh opportunity to students who had issues related to overstaying or other challenges that forced them to discontinue their programmes, to return and complete their academic pursuits.

The statement however said that the deadline for submission of applications end on 31st May, 2026 and therefore urge the affected students to take full advantage of the window the amnesty provided to realise their academic dreams.

Education

Education Commissioner Seeks media collaboration in Rivers

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2 hours ago

May 18, 2026

The Tide

The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro

Education

“FPOG Bonny Deepens Learning With Hands-On Expedition to NLNG Nature Park”

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

The Tide

Academic expeditions and excursions take learning beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth, cultural understanding, and hands-on engagement with history, science, and nature. For the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, such outings are a strategic tool for bridging theory with practice.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Department of Science Laboratory Technology led students on an academic excursion to the NLNG Nature Park in Bonny. The team was led by the Head of Unit, Elizabeth Jumbo, alongside Ikor Peter, Usman Thaha, and Elekwachi Progress. The trip was designed to connect classroom instruction with real-life experiences.

According to the department, the excursion sought to deepen learning by linking theoretical knowledge with tangible, real-world exposure. The exercise also aimed to enhance student engagement and retention while promoting social-emotional skills such as collaboration and empathy. It further catered to diverse learning styles among the students.

Academic excursions offer clear benefits. Abstract concepts become concrete when students encounter them firsthand. A history lesson comes alive in a museum, while scientific principles are better understood in natural settings. Such interactive experiences are often more memorable than text-based learning alone.

The outings also build critical soft skills. Trips foster self-confidence, teamwork, communication, and resilience. They broaden cultural awareness and perspective by exposing students to new environments and ideas. For many, the experience sparks curiosity, promotes empathy, and can even influence future career paths.

At its core, the goal is to make learning personal, relevant, and interactive. The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny says it is committed to providing a compass to academic excellence through active learning, consistent organization, and holistic student well-being. The SLT excursion reflects that approach in action.