Education

By Henry Ubus In a commendable act of encouragement and motivation, Mr. Etavwiare Ejovwoke, Head of the Agricultural Science Department at Ikweghwu Secondary School, Agbarho, and a renowned Urhobo Professional Orator, rewarded students who arrived at school before 8 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024. Demonstrating his commitment to promoting discipline and punctuality, Mr. Ejovwoke presented cash rewards to the early birds as a gesture of appreciation for their timeliness. The initiative, which came as…

The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, has named the newly constructed Faculty of Management Sciences after his predecessor, Prof. Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga. This recognition, announced during the official handing-over ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2024, acknowledges Prof. Egwunyenga’s significant contributions to the institution during his five-year tenure as VC. According to Asagba, the honour is part of his agenda to immortalize past administrators who have made notable…

In a decisive move to foster innovation and promote technological development in Nigeria, Rep. Ajirioghene J. Ukodhiko, representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, presented a groundbreaking bill during the plenary session on October 15, 2024. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Technology Business Incubation Foundation (Takeover) Act, to Provide for the Establishment of the National Agency for Technology Incubation and Other Related Matters (HB. 1055),” successfully passed its second…

By Nelson Egware Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, inaugurated Model Secondary School, Ogulagha, Faculty Building and Lecture Halls at the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko in Burutu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Oborevwori said his administration would continue to ensure even development of all parts of the state including riverine communities. The Governor appreciated riverine communities for the prevailing peace which had paved way…

*By Henry Ubus Aladja Grammar School, one of Delta State’s premier educational institutions, is preparing to mark its 50th anniversary with a three-day celebration from September 27th to 29th, 2024. The school’s notable alumni include the current Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, who represents Udu, Ughelli North, and South in the House of Representatives among others. The Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Hon. Chief Dr. Henry…

Sixteen indigent Delta pupils have been offered scholarship in commemoration of the 74th birth anniversary of Deaconess Mrs Cecilia Odogbor. Mrs Odogbor, is mother of Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Mass Mobilization, Pst Dr Vincent Udume Odogbor. The celebrant, sponsored 11 of the pupils while her son, Dr Vincent Odogbor sponsored 5 of the indigent pupils drawn from Uvwie, Warri South and Isoko South Local Government Areas of the state….

The Agbon R’Ide of Nigeria, a sociocultural organization of Agbon indigenes based in the United States of America, has offered scholarships to indigent students of Delta State University, Abraka. The brief but eventful ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Prof FMA Ukoli Senior Staff Club, DELSU, Abraka. In his opening remarks, the coordinator of the scheme, Prof Oghenerhoro Odedede, disclosed that the Association has been awarding scholarships to indigent students of…

We are excited to announce the launch of Delta Eco Schooling, a revolutionary project aimed at educating and empowering teenagers in Delta State on the principles of upcycling, recycling, and eco-friendly art. This initiative seeks to combat climate change, minimize pollution, and reduce social vices in our society. Delta Eco Schooling aspires to reach 10,000 students across 125 secondary schools, creating 125 eco hubs that will foster future innovation and creativity. This is not just…

By Philip Onome Warri- Isaba Grammar School Old Students Association, led by Elder Asoki Dickson Jacob Esq, has congratulated Hon. Chief Sylvester Oromoni for emerging as the Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council in the just concluded Delta state local Government Area council elections under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who among other chairmen across the 25 LGA’s were sworn into office by the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon….

Fourteen students from the Faculty of Arts, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka have received N280,000 as financial support for their studies from the Executive Secretary of the Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Rev Fr Dr Christopher Ekabo JP. The financial support was part of Ekabo’s commitment as the guest minister during the 2024 first semester’s prayer meeting and praise time of the Faculty of Arts, DELSU, Abraka, themed ‘Divine strength for total prevailing and…