Education

Zonal Schools Board Promises Support To CBSS, Elelenwo

Published

12 years ago

August 4, 2014

The Obio/Akpor zonal
office of the Rivers State Secondary Schools Board (RSSSB), has pledged to urge the state government to upgrade facilities at the Community Boys Secondary School, Elelenwo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The Zonal Director, Mr S. O. Obilor who said this at the prize giving/graduation ceremony of the school said that the zonal office should continue to write to the government to improve the condition of the school.
Obilor attributed the high academic standard of the school to the excellent relationship among the staffers and students and charged the graduating students to remain good ambassadors wherever they found themselves.
Also speaking, the representative of Hon. D. K. Chinda, member representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sir Promise Amadi Francis, also urged the government to upgrade facilities at the school.
Francis who commended the management for the high level of discipline in the school further stressed the need for the old students association of the school to regularly identify with their alma mater.
He said that since inception, Community Boys Secondary School, Elelenwo has been providing quality students who have made the community proud and pledged the support of his office to the school.
In his address, the principal of the school, Elder Graham I. Oko-Jaja said that the school does not condone indiscipline. “Our students are becoming confident of themselves through lots of in house programmes that they are exposed to.”
Elder Oko-Jaja further said that the school has also introduced various orientation programmes geared towards attitudinal change, stressing that the situation has gone a long way in chcking all forms of lawlessness on the path of the student.
According to him, the school recently inaugurated a Financial Accounting Students’ Association which is now on Facebook.
“We also launched exam Ethics Committee in the school and the results is wonderful.
“We also have a committee that is responsible for the seizure of phones and other related technologies, thus minimizing distraction.
The Road Safety club is quite functional and many more,” he said.
The event featured the presentation of prizes to the best graduating students.

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