Another of Africa’s finest novelist, poet and dramatist Captain Elechi Amadi is dead. According to reports gathered, Amadi died on Wednesday at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt at the age of 82.
A member of the family , Bar Wabueze Amadi, confirmed the development to the Vanguard newspaper on phone, saying he passed on at about 3: 45pm at the hospital.
The late captain Elechi Amadi was among the first generation of African writers and novelists.
Some of his works include The Concubine, The Great Ponds, Isiburu, Sunset in Biafra, Dance of Johannesburg, Peppersoup, The Road to Ibadan, The Slave , Estrangement and the Woman of Calaber.
He was born on 12 May, 1934 in Aluu community, Ikwerre local government area.
He attended Government college , Umuahia and went to the University college, Ibadan where he bagged a BSc degree in Physics and Mathematics.
He served in the 3rd Marine Commandos of the Nigerian Army. He was first Commissioner for Education in the old Rivers state and also served as Commissioner for Lands and Housing
He had several honours to his credit. He was Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Education and a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria .
He was awarded a honorary doctorate degree by the University of Port Harcourt in 2011.
He was abducted by unknown gunmen in 2008 and later released after some days in their custody.
He lived in his community, Aluu until his death.
The Director General, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside described him as a great Nigerian who will be greatly missed.
His words, “Captain Elechi Amadi, certainly was a man of many parts who touched lives in many ways. And he will be remembered for good by many people who met him physically or through his books. He was a well known author, publisher, soldier and statesman who was concerned about a better society.
“My generation will definitely remember him more for his great books like the Concubine, the Great Ponds, Sunset in Biafra, Estrangement, the Slave and a collection of poems.
“It is regrettable that Amadi passed away at a time when Rivers, our dear state is still far away from the aspirations of its founding fathers like him and most sons and daughters of the state. There is no doubt that Elder Elechi Amadi and other founding fathers will be weeping in their graves at the state of Rivers State. Nigeria and the international literary community has lost a creative giant.
“The departed patriot, no doubt, had a remarkable life and he will surely be remembered for serving humanity with literature and his interventions.
May his soul find eternal rest in the Lord.”
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Are You Ready To GoPoethick?
Are you a lover of arts, music or Poetry?
Have you heard of the biggest music, poetry and arts exhibition in OAU?
If not then it's time to GoPoethick!
GoPoethick is an annual festival of arts, music and poetry. This year's edition has been slated for 18th July, 2016.
However, you can also purchase the GoPoethick T-shirt. The T-shirt comes in white and black varieties and costs N2,000. To place your order, all you have to do is simply pay into the UBA Bank Account Number:
2061852185
FOLARIN PRECIOUS BUKOLA.
Then send a text including your full name, the size you prefer, and the color preferred, and teller number to 08062812444, or 08067436786.
For those using internet banking, send every other detail apart from teller number to same numbers.
OAU 2016 Admission Screening Exercise Announced
(FOR UTME AND DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES)
Candidates who made Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife their first choice in the 2016 UTME/DE and scored 200 and above are hereby inform to log on to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife website (www.oauife.edu.ng) or eportal.oauife.edu.ng for their admission screening.
Candidates are required to log on to University eportal and click on 2016 ADMISSION
SCREENING-UTME/DE APPLICANTS using their JAMB Registration Numbers to download RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) and use it to pay for Eportal Access Charge on Remita platform which accepts cash payment via bank or master card. Candidates can access the University eportal anywhere to effect payment in any branch of Banks. Candidates who are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for the screening. Only awaiting result candidates who applied within the specified period will be allowed to upload their results when they are released.
Thereafter, candidates will be required to do the following on the EPORTAL after payment has been confirmed by Remita on the EPORTAL:
1. Update JAMB data
2. Upload SSCE result (WAEC or NECO)
3. Scan copy of certificate/online WAEC or NECO result (Statement of result from schools not allowed)
4. Upload picture (if not available)
5. Print Admission Screening Report
Closing Date for screening of UTME candidate is 15th July, 2016 while the Closing date for screening of Direct Entry is 30th July, 2016.
Candidates are required to bring copies of the Admission Screening Report on resumption if admitted.
This exercise do not require physical presence of candidates on OAU campus.
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Minister's New Directive Forces UNIBEN To Suspend Ongoing Post-UTME
The management of the University of Benin, Edo State, has announced the suspension of its post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
The announcement was made barely 24 hours after the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, instructed the nation’s tertiary institutions to stop the conduct of the exercise.
“If any tertiary institution has conducted the post-UTME, such an exercise stands annulled and money taken from candidates must be returned immediately,” Adamu had said in a statement through the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, in the ministry, Mr. Ben Mem Goong.
The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Michael Osasuyi, told The PUNCH on Tuesday that the suspension was with immediate effect and in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive.
“We are suspending this exercise now, in compliance with the Federal Government directive. We are suspending forthwith,” Osasuyi said.
The screening was scheduled begin on June 27 and last for two weeks.
It was also learnt that some candidates, whose tests were supposed to take place on Monday and Tuesday showed up for the exercise before they were informed of the suspension.
But the university’s spokesman called for calm, adding that the institution would communicate further information on the suspension to its prospective students.
“They (candidates) should just be calm and rest assured that the University of Benin will not in any way flout the Federal Government’s directive and will not in any way undermine their choice for the university,” he said.
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Monday, 27 June 2016
It's 2 Days To The Submission Deadline Of The Great Ife Writer Project
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The 234Project Essay Contest closes on 30th of June
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Minister Frowns At Schools Conducting Post-UTME, Orders Refund
Mallam Adamu Adamu, Minister Of Education
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu has ordered every tertiary institution that has conducted post-UTME examination to quickly refund cash taken from applicants.
The Minister has likewise announced that post-UTME examinations effectively taken are invalid and void.
The Education Minister made this position known yesterday, in a press proclamation issued by Deputy Director Press and Public Relations, Ben Bem Goong. The solid worded articulation repeated the Ministry's position that post-UTME examinations have been scrapped with prompt impact and no foundation ought to direct such examinations. The Minister cautioned that once the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed an applicant deserving of admission into any of the tertiary institution, such applicant must be esteemed fit by the Institution.
As indicated by the announcement, students who have as of now been offered admission by JAMB might be screened by the tertiary institutions however this must not include the Post-UTME Examinations.
Mallam Adamu, in this way, coordinated the National Universities Commission (NUC) and proper offices in the Ministry to convey the mandate to significant offices and establishments to guarantee strict adherence.
“Clearing in this case (screening) entails only the verification of certificates of the candidates, JAMB scores, and any other physical examination to ensure that such candidates are not cultists. After this, the candidates are qualified for matriculation. Such screening should be at no cost to the parents or students and should be done upon resumption in order to avoid unnecessary travels in search of admission”, the minister said,
The mandate to stop the post-UTME examinations was earlier given by the Minister almost a month back.
He confirmed that the obligation regarding induction into tertiary institutions lies exclusively with JAMB and under no individual institution at all.
For secondary school leavers who are seeking admission into the tertiary institutions, Malam Adamu said that subjecting them to too many examinations all in one year, is traumatic, exploitative and absolutely unnecessary. This is besides the cost of travelling, hotel accommodation and examination fees that parents have to incur in their bid to secure admission for their wards.
Credits- The Guardian
Saturday, 25 June 2016
The Bridge Program for Undergraduates at Nigerian Universities (Fully Sponsored)
Deadline: June 30, 2016
Applications for The Bridge Program is currently open. The Bridge program provides selected Nigerian university students with the winning career and leadership training.
TBP enables fellows by connecting them to the network, skills and resources that will allow them to be globally competitive, business-minded, solution driven, critical-thinkers and most importantly employable. Great emphasis is placed on global peer collaboration, mentoring, networking, career support and internships as the ingredients for success in their leadership, entrepreneurial and intrepreneurial journeys.
An average TBP fellow will spend 2-4 years in the program. The program includes a 4-week intensive summer camp every year. This year the camp will be from July 18 to August 13 in 2016, and we are inviting you to apply.
Eligibility
Open to students (first or second year students) currently enrolled in Nigerian universities.
Funding Support
The program is fully sponsored for all successful applicants.
How to Apply
There are two modes of application
1. Manual Method: Download and complete the application, attach your essays and all required documents and send to us via email at fellowapplications@thebridgeprogramng.org
2. Electronic Online and Mobile Methods: Complete the application online or by using your smart phone. Make sure you include essays and all requested documents.
A complete application includes;
* Download Application form - Online Application form
* Academic Records
- Verification from your current university/Secondary School on your status
- Copy of two recent academic transcripts (1st and 2nd term SS3 or Year 11) including mock results
* National Exams Records
A certified copy of senior certificate or diploma/degree or other exams mentioned in the application form.
* Letter of explanation for any disciplinary actions that have been brought against you in an educational institution.
* 2 Letters of Recommendation from your current institution preferably 1 from the principal/ Head Teacher/Dean and class teacher.
* Essay Questions
* Certified Copy Identification Documents – Passport, ID or Birth Certificate
