…VC wants Lawmakers
expunge “Education” from University name
Daniel Efe/Port Harcourt
A Lecturer has been dismissed, while ten others have been so far suspended at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt in current purge of Lecturers over the allegation of demanding cash or sex for grades from desperate students.
The Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, disclosed this when the Rivers State House of Assembly committee on Education led by Hon Christian Ahiakwo paid a visit to the institution as part oversight function on Wednesday.
On the
challenges of the institution, the Vice Chancellor demanded that word “education”
removed from the name of the school because it tends to limit the degree and
certificates awarded by the institution to narrow on to education.
To encourage
excellence in academic performance among students, the VC said “We will give N1m to any student
who has a CGPA of 4 points in our next graduation.”
He disclosed the institution got a cash donation of N300m from Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the General Overseer of Salvation Ministry, to build 100 rooms hostel.
The VC said
the project is 80% completed, and will be commissioned in December this year.
Prof Ozo Ndimele also disclosed that the management had completed Amphi-Theatre for Dept of Theatre arts.
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“We are the only
school that has classrooms for Masters and PHD students. And we operate partnership
with foreign school, you can get the certificates in 2 years.” the VC boasted.
