Education
Union Commissions Club House In PH Poly
By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu
Staff of the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic (CEAP0LY), PortHarcourt, would now join their colleagues in other polytechnics to enjoy a serene place of relaxation during their leisure hours with the presence of the newly built Club House on campus.
The Club House, known as Legacy House, a brainchild of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), CEAP0LY Chapter, with cosy apartments including a bar, restaurant, VIP, office for club management, a sit-out for games, six conveniences among others was aimed at enhancing the capacity of staff in performing their duties maximally.
Commissioning the Club House in PortHarcourt, at the Weekend, the Chairman, Governing Council, CEAP0LY, Senator (Engr) Lee Ledogo Maeba, commended the ASUP for the edifice, attributing its actualization to the mutual and peaceful relationship between ASUP and management of the institution.
Maeba said” on behalf of council, I congratulate ASUP for this edifice. I have gone inside and i can say I am very happy for the progress that have been made here. It is only where there is a good relationship between the ASUP and management that we can have an institution with such developmental strides, where everybody is happy either the student, or staff, or management or council”.
“That interrelationship of peace and of mutual respect is very important to me. That was why when I saw the memo in council about providing this land for the union to build a club house and a request for financial assistance, I waisted no second to urge the council to approve the request. I also approved the grant to assist the union to actualize its set goals and i believe it went a long way to start this project”, he stated.
As a response to the call of support by ASUP, Maeba said the council would give the sum of #2million to assist in the completion of the internal work of the edifice.
Speaking at the occasion, the Rector, CEAPOLY, Dr Samuel B. Kalagbor, noted that the Legacy House was brought to fruition following the team spirit, commitment and sacrifice of the union members.
Commending the ASUP, Kalagbor said the leadership had not only redefined unionism but displayed an act worthy of emulation and expressed hopes that successive administrations would take a cue to raising the bar of the institution.
In his words, “ I hereby congratulate the ASUP administration for redefining what unionism is all about in this institution. I’d like to say that without purpose, team spirit, commitment and sacrifice on the part of members of ASUP, we would not have been here today to commission the Legacy House. I belief that other administrations that will come after you will also take a nitch to raise this institution”.
While noting that the Legacy House required expansion, Kalagbor pledged management’s support particularly in partnership with the leadership of the union to ensure a parameter fence to prevent interference between social and academic events.
Education
Otu Inaugurates UNICROSS, UEE’s Governing Councils

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Councils of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and the University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE), Akamkpa.
At the ceremony on Thursday in Calabar, the Governor urged the members to drive institutional excellence, ensure accountability, and align with global best practices.
Governor Otu acknowledged that UNICROSS had long suffered from what many perceived as gross neglect, particularly in terms of physical development.
“After a deep thought and consultation, and having considered all available facts and evidence, I am today opening a new chapter in the relationship between government and its institutions of higher education,” the Governor declared.
He emphasised that while his administration is committed to a renewed focus on higher education, this attention must be matched with transparency and responsibility by the universities’ management.
The same expectation, he said, applies to the University of Education and Entrepreneurship in Akamkpa.
Governor Otu stated that the appointments into both councils and management were carefully considered and reflect the state’s finest minds and seasoned professionals.
“I have taken pains in appointing some of the best that the State has in both the Governing Councils and Management of the institutions. I implore you to apply your wealth of experience in making the institutions world-class,” he charged.
He also stressed the importance of respecting the distinct roles of Councils and management, pointing out that most university problems emanate from role conflict or interference. He tasked each of the councils to stick strictly to its clearly defined functions.
The Governor encouraged council members to leverage their networks to attract new sources of funding and value to their institutions.
“Do not limit yourselves to already known threads of resource sources.”, he said.
Education
Kaduna Cuts Tertiary Tuition Fees By 50%

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has announced a 50 percent reduction in tuition fees for all Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions, describing it as a major step toward removing barriers to higher education.
Speaking through his Principal Private Secretary, Professor Bello Ayuba, at the inauguration of the Kaduna State University Chapter of the Kaduna State Students Union, the Governor said the policy has made it easier for students from low-income backgrounds to pursue university education in the state.
He expressed gratitude to the students for presenting him with the Sword of Honour Award and for recognising the achievements of his administration, which were highlighted during the event’s public lecture.
He promised, “Government will continue to support students and the youth generally to realize their ambitions. On your part, make sure that an atmosphere of peace prevails to allow for government’s development programmes to run their full course.’’
The Governor advised students not to allow agents of disunity and chaos to use them to destabilize their communities and steer them away from their career goals.
Governor Sani reminded the students and lecturers at the event that ‘’no meaningful development can be achieved in a state of chaos, disunity and mutual mistrust.’’
However, he said that ‘’going by your conduct over the period that I have been at the helm of affairs of our state so far, you are reliable partners of progress and I can count on you every step of the way.’’
The governor recalled that Kaduna State was under siege owing to the insecurity in some of the local government areas, which had dire consequences on agricultural and business activities.
He noted that the security challenges have now been drastically reduced owing to the combined commitment of security agencies, resulting in safer high ways, people returning to farms and the opening of local markets.
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The governor further said that the Birnin Gwari cattle market which had been closed for over 10 years, has been reopened, so have the other markets in security challenged areas in Giwa local government.
Education
Rivers Poly Matriculates 1, 882 Fresh Students

The management of Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic,Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State has admitted 1,882 fresh students to study various courses and programmes for the 2024)2024 academic session.
This announcement was made by the Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Moses Neebee during the 34th matriculation ceremony of the institution held in Port Harcourt over the weekend.
Dr Neebee described convocation as an annual rituals of every institution used to mark the end of admission process, adding that the polytechnic has recorded some academic milestones and achievements.
According to him, the institution recorded 100 percent in the just concluded NABTE accreditation and resources visitation exercise, adding that all the 24 courses presented by the institution during the accreditation were approved including the almighty Diploma in Law.
According to the admission statistics provided by the Rector,1,510 students were admitted for the National Diploma programmes ,while 372 students were offered admission into the Higher National Diploma and part programmes of the polytechnic.
The Rector while congratulating the matriculants urged them to take their studies seriously and ensure that they pass through the institution and as well allow the institution pass through them and not only in learning but also in character.
“ Let me congratulate you all for your successes to scale through the rigorous hurdles of our admission processes. Take advantage of the various technical and entrepreneur skills in the school to equip your self which will make yourselves employed and be better equipped in the society”, he said.
The Rector warned them to desist from any activities that will jeopardise their academic success, stressing that the school has zero tolerance for cultism, examination malpractices, sorting and sexual abuse.
He used the opportunity to thank the state government for the support given to the school especially in the areas of infrastructure development.
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