Education

300 Students Get Council’s Bursary

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12 years ago

January 20, 2014

The Chairman,
Gwagwalada Area Council, Alhaji Abubakar Giri, has distributed about N5 million to 300 indigent students studying at various tertiary institutions in the country.
Giri, who was speaking at the official flag off of disbursement of bursary at the council’s secretariat to the students, said that the gesture was to support parents and guardians.
Giri noted that the objective of the grant was to assist indigent students in the council and to complement their parents’ effort in the quest for knowledge.
The chairman, who assured the students that the event would be an annual one, however, urged them to consider their educational pursuit as one of the cardinal principles of life.
“Education is an instrument of success and development for self and the entire society,’’ he said.
He urged parents and the entire residents of the council to cooperate with his administration, adding that it had commenced one of its several policies.
In his speech, the Chairman of the Committee for Scholarship award, Alhaji Sule Dobi, advised the students to ensure proper usage of the money given to them.
He challenged parents to send their wards to school, saying that it would not only benefit the students but also ensure the development of the country.
One of the beneficiaries, a student of Theatre and Cultural Arts, Nassarawa State University, Ms Ramatu Hassan, who got N18, 000, said students had waited for the scholarship for long.
She, however, commended the council for its effort in giving the scholarship and promised to make good use of it.
Another beneficiary, Mr Rashed Abubakar, studying Agriculture at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, who got N 20,000, also commended the council for its effort and encouraged the council to make it a yearly event.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen, the students’ union leader, Gwagwalada branch, Mr Aliyu Dobi, said the award was timely, “now that schools have resumed’’.
He added that students had waited for such exercise for over 10 years and thanked the council for making the scholarship a reality.
Our correspondent reports that the money was distributed according to the course of study of the students, across the 10 political wards of the council.
Students of Medical Sciences got N 30,000, Arts and Social Sciences got N 20,000, students studying at the polytechnics and colleges of education were given N 18, 000.
In addition, students studying Arts at the colleges of education were given N15, 000 each.

Education

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

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4 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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4 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.