The education policy of the Delta State government is designed to produce human capital that would be a catalyst for the socio-economic development of the state For the academic staff of the Delta State University, DELSU, the year 2013 was an exceptionally good one. A sum of N150 million earmarked as car loan…
‘We Have a Big Challenge of Children Refusing to Attend Schools in Rural Areas’
It is a new dawn in the education sector in Delta State. Never in the history of the state has this critical sector witnessed such a phenomenal growth as in the almost seven years of the administration of Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. In this interview with the TELL team of Adekunbi Ero, executive editor, Tony…
Uduaghan’s Revolutionary Strides in Education
Since assuming office on May 29, 2007, Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, a medical doctor and Governor of Delta State, has repositioned the education sector, not just by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, but introducing innovations that have redefined education in the state and setting the pace for others to follow The story of his…
Before The New Dawn
Education in Delta State was in dire need of surgical operation before Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan came into the saddle Education is the best and most enduring legacy that can be bequeathed to a child is a common saying which underscores the importance of education in human capital development…
Vox Pop – Amaechi is the People’s Governor
How would you assess Governor Amaechi in Rivers state and here in Omuma local government? Amaechi is the People’s Governor Onyekachi Joel Onwukwe (teacher) Governor Amaechi is a people’s governor that people of Omuma respect so much because of his people oriented programmes. He has librated people out of abject poverty by providing what have…
‘Governor Amaechi Runs the Best Educational System’
Omuma Local Government, LG, was created in 1996 out of Etche LG. The LG shares boundary with Osisoma LG, Abia State. The people of Omuma are predominantly traders and farmers because of their land. From being the least developed LG in Rivers State; there were no good roads, potable water, simple social amenities cannot be…
Profile of a Visionary Leader
Hon. John Nnamdi Anucha, Chairman, Omuma LG is sure cut out for the job. A highly focused, responsible, dutiful man is among the chairmen who have received accolades for their performances in office. He has won people’s confidence as an indefatigable, result-oriented and resourceful person in office. Born in 1962 into family of late Eze…
FUTA: Centre for Technological Excellence
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, is living up to its billing as the country’s best citadel of technology with a new generation of ICT whiz kids and technological innovations The Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Ondo State, is one of Nigeria’s best universities of technology. In the last 32 years, it…
‘Fish Farming Is Lucrative’ – Chinedu Nzelu, chief executive officer, Kingdom Aquarium
For some people, challenges are insurmountable mountains that ordinarily make progress unachievable. Yet for others, the same set of challenges are seen from a different perspective. For the latter, challenges are stepping stones to greatness. Those in this category see challenges as an aid for success, they see half filled cups rather than half…