Education

15 Students Get Scholarship Award

Published

12 years ago

April 7, 2014

Fifteen Students have
emerged winners of the recent Group Captain John Ibiwari Ben Kalio’s (rtd) sponsored essay competition for the award of scholarship to indigent students in senior secondary schools in Ogu/Bolo and Okrika Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
Speaking at the occasion, the president of Green Leaf Project, organisers of the competition, Mr Clement Minikwu said the competition which is an annual event is open for students schooling in Wakirike communities irrespective of ethnic differences.
The essay competition which took place at the Community Secondary School Kalio-Ama in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State with the topic “Leadership and Good Governance’, Challenges for Sustainable Development in Nigeria” had over 40 students in attendance.
Mr Clement Minikwu explained that the scholarship award was part of Captain Ben Kalio’s effort towards the overall educational development of the Wakirike ethnic nationality and added that each of the successful students would receive the sum of N15,000 in cash and other consolation prizes.
The students who emerged winners of the scholarship were Okezie Fortune, King’s College Okochiri, Ogba God’s Favour K, Community Secondary School, Abuloma, Ataisi B Israel, Comprehensive Secondary School, Ibaka, Olajide Alex, Community Secondary School, Amadi-Ama and Igwama Tamunobarafiri, Comprehensive Secondary School, Ibaka.
Others include, Love Immanuela, Obiye Academy Secondary School; Dikeh Confidence, Excel Comprehensive College, Okrika; Tamunobelema Henderson N, Immanuel Inter School, Abuloma; Ibitamuno Lawrence, Obiye Academy Secondary School and Daniel A.O. Tamuno, Government Secondary School, Ogu.
Also, winners of the scholarship are: Eretoru Eunice Bapakaye, Immanuel International School; Joseph Julius, Community Secondary School, Ogan-Ama, Abang Blessing, Excel Comprehensive College, Ahiwe Margaret Chioma, Immaunel International School; and Amieoku Lucky, Government Secondary School, Ogu.
Responding on behalf of the winners, Mr Okezie Fortune, who came first, thanked the organisers for the opportunity given them and prayed God to continue to bless them in all their endeavours.

Education

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

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3 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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3 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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3 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