Education

RSG To Train Examination Marshals

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12 years ago

April 7, 2014

The Rivers State Gov
ernment has tasked its examination monitors to ensure adequate supervision and monitoring during the 2014 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination WASC.
The Commissioner for Education, Dame Alice Lawrence-Nemi, who stated this during a meeting with the Examination monitors in her office, said that the menace of examination misconduct could only be eradicated when adequate monitoring is done during the 2014 WASC Examination.
The education boss, futher said that the ministry would train its examination monitors so as to maintain high ethical standards during the conduct of external examination.
According to her, Examination Ethics Marshals will train the examination monitors so that they will become permanent examination marshals of the Ministry of Education.
She noted that the monitors would also be part of the state examination marshals that will be launched soon at the Model Girls Secondary School, Rumueme, Port Harcourt.
The commissioner also charged the monitors to take the training very serious hinting that the menace of examination misconduct will become a thing of the past when they take the campaign to their homes and churches.
The Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Education Barr Minabelem Michael West said that Rivers State was number one in terms of education, and the leader of the state is working towards eliminating examination misconduct.
Barr West said examination misconduct is an offence and tasked the monitors to hand over anybody found guilty of the offence to the law enforcement agencies.
He also warned the monitors that serious punishment awaits any of the monitors that aid any student to commit any form of examination misconduct during the WASC Examinations.
The Director Secondary, state Ministry of Education, Mrs Stella Wigwe said that they selected men and women of good characters to form the team that would monitor this year’s examination. She said that the monitors would cover the three senatorial districts in the state and assured that the team would live up to expectations.

Education

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

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14 hours 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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14 hours 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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14 hours 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