Education

The Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka, Prof Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, has been commended for a wonderful step in guiding the Governing Council of the premier University to restore allowances for lecturers on sabbatical leave. This move comes in response to demands from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-DELSU), and it is heartwarming to announce that the Governing Council has approved the restoration of allowances for academic staff on sabbatical leave with immediate…

…Urges support for Gov Oborevwori…As Warri, Oweh laud gesture Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has flagged off a three-day skills acquisition training empowerment for 200 women and youths of the constituency . According to the House of Representatives member, the 3-Day Practical Session would feature training on skills acquisition and empowerment focusing on the Production and Packaging of Cleansing Products (Liquid, bar, and Detergent); Entrepreneural Skills; Branding and…

By Kelvin Ohoror The leader and founder of Raphael Okaruefe Movement (ROM) and erstwhile vice-chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area Chief Raphael Egaga Okaruefe has reiterated the determination of the group to harvest members of the opposition parties in Enhwe/Okpolo ward 09 to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this known during the group’s meeting at his country home in Enhwe during the weekend. According to him, “We must ensure to take total…

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…