Abia State Polytechnic Rebranded as Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic by Governor Alex Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has honored the late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu by renaming the Abia State Polytechnic after him. Dr. Onu, a significant figure in Abia's political history and the first Executive Governor, laid the foundation for technological and educational advances in the state. This change underscores his lasting impact on the growth and inclusiveness of the local educational system. His vision for a unified and competitive civil service remains influential today.
KUCCPS 2024 Placement Results Announced for KCSE Students: How to Access Your Results
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has published placement results for 2023 KCSE students, determining university and TVET program admissions. A significant number of students were placed in public and private universities, with noticeable trends in gender preferences for degree courses. Students can now check their placement results online via the KUCCPS portal using their KCSE Index Number and other credentials.
ASUU Highlights The Critical Impact of Missing Governing Councils on University Autonomy
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has strongly criticized the absence of Governing Councils in Nigerian public universities, pointing out that this void undermines university autonomy and leads to illegalities. ASUU has urged the Federal and State Governments to urgently address the reconstitution of these councils and improve the dire conditions affecting academic staff and institutions.
