Education

Student Leader Dispels Protest Rumour Against LG Boss

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12 years ago

January 27, 2014

Cross section of matriculating students of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, during the university’s 32nd matriculation ceremony in Port Harcourt last Wednesday.

Contrary to insinua
tions making the rounds that the National Union of Etche Students (NUES) plans to stage a protest against the Chairman of Etche Local Government Area, Hon Reginald Ukwuoma,the President of NUES, Comrade Agbagwa Chimuanya says it was all rumour.
Comrade Chimuanya who dispelled the rumour in an exclusive interview with The Tide yesterday at the Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology, Port Harcourt accused a faceless group of being behind the mischievous rumour in its desparate ploy to pitch the students body against the administration of Etche Council boss.
The national president of NUES World-Wide said the faceless group who called itself as National Union of Etche Students Action Group (NUESAG) had also given him (Comrade Chimuanya) 42 hours to resign for stealing monies running into several millions of Naira released to the body by Etche Local Government Chairman to cover their bursary union bus, secretariat and other Sunday issues.
He showed a copy of the petition to The Tide reporter which was neither signed nor dated but containing serious allegations ranging from fraudulent practices to ineptide on the part of the National President of NUES.
Comrade Chimuanya further revealed that all the bodies and persons which the faceless group claimed to have copied to, did not get copies adding that he equally presented the petition to Hon Ukwuoma who asked him to take Etche students that he had not relased the monies due to the Eketa market project, completion of light project to Igbodo Etche and numerous other projects he was executing.
According to him, the council boss remarked that he would not release the promised fund to the NUES president alone but to the knowledge of the entire union and promised the union members to exercise some patients as much of the promises would be reflected in the 2014 budget of the council for proper accountability.
Comrade Chimuanya called on NUES members and the entire Etche people to disregard the rumoured protest and reassured that he would be transparent in all his dealings as he had only come to serve the union and not to do otherwise.
Attempt to contact the (NUESAG) for balance was not possible because the group had no contact address nor were the names of the petitioners contained in the petition but attempt to reach the chairman of Etche Local Government Council, Barrister Reginald Ukwuoma was also not successful as his phone line could not go through when severally called.
Chris Oluoh

Education

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

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3 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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3 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.