Education
This category covers developments in teaching, learning, and educational institutions across Benue State and beyond. It reports on schools, universities, policies, examinations, research, and initiatives that shape educational outcomes. It highlights opportunities, challenges, and innovations in education, providing insights into how learning impacts individuals, communities, and societal development.
RESILIENCE PAYS OFF AS FOUR-TIME WAEC, JAMB CANDIDATE EMERGES UNICAL’S BEST STUDENT, SERVES AS FIRST FEMALE SUG PRESIDENT
A UNICAL graduate, Blessing Alims Ojisor, has emerged best in her department after overcoming four failed WAEC and JAMB attempts. She graduated with a First Class and was earlier named the university’s overall best student, earning a N1 million award.
NO NELFUND, NO EXAMS, JoSTUM STUDENTS PROTEST, SCHOOL DECLARES BREAK
“Academic activities at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi were suspended after students protested alleged delays in NELFUND payments. The school declared an immediate Easter break, sending students home amid fears of further exam disruption.”
ANGUS FRASER MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS NATIONAL MATHS SUCCESS, SECURES GOLD & MULTIPLE RECOGNITIONS
Angus Fraser Memorial High School, Makurdi, has won gold at the National Mathematics Tournament, with Iorun Stephen scoring 80%. Other team members also earned recognition, highlighting the school’s strong academic performance and growing reputation.
GOV. ALIA MOVES TO BOOST SKILLS EDUCATION WITH OJU TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROJECT
Gov. Alia has begun construction of a Science and Technical College in Oju to expand access to vocational education, equip youths with practical skills, and tackle unemployment in underserved areas of Benue State.
BENUE GRADUATE BAGS FIRST-CLASS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING
Margaret Idoko of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, graduates with a First-Class Accounting degree, earning praise from academics and inspiring students in her Okpokwu community with her dedication and excellence.
REPS MEMBER, HON. ACHADO DISBURSES ₦40,000 EACH TO 476 STUDENTS IN BENUE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Rep. Arc. Dr. Achado’s scholarship programme has paid ₦40,000 each to 476 students in Gwer East and West, with plans to expand support, underscoring his commitment to education and youth empowerment in the constituency.
BENUE-BORN SCHOLAR, PROF ENOCH IORTYOM, APPOINTED DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR OF ERNEST BAI KOROMA VARSITY IN SIERRA LEONE
Benue-born Prof Enoch Iortyom has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Ernest Bai Koroma University, Sierra Leone, bringing extensive academic and administrative experience to advance the university’s growth and academic excellence.