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COVENANT POLYTECHNIC NEWS

COVENANT POLYTECHNIC NEWS

 

A. Cultural Festival:

Recently, the Students’ Representative Assembly of Covenant Polytechnic, Aba Organized a cultural show tagged “Igwe’s Cultural Day”. There were various cultural exhibitions among the students from most states in Nigeria.

 

Cultural dances, local News (of various Nigerian Languages), traditional marital rites among other things also featured during the festival. Other side attractions were the coronation of the Igwe’s cabinet members and the official investiture of Igwe and his Lolo. People from all walks of life graced the occasion.

 

B. Exam malpractice:

The Authority of Covenant Polytechnic in conjunction with the Students Representative Assembly had waged war vigorously against exam malpractice in the institution. Stringent measures have been taken to forestall exam fraud and few students involved in such unholy practices were sanctioned accordingly. This is in line with the Polytechnic’s desire to turn-out graduates who can defend their certificates when the need arises.

 

C. Indecent Dressing:

The management of Covenant Polytechnic has developed a zero tolerance for indecent dressing among the students. Consequently the Polytechnic’s para-military (security) outfit, man-o-war has been mandated to ensure that students dress properly. Such negative dress styles like show armpit, show back, and all other dresses that expose the bodies of the female students. Excessive make-ups and low-waist trousers have been banned completely in the institution. The boys are also enjoined not to put on saggy trousers, boxers, singlets etc. within and outside the campus.

 

D. NBTE’S Final Approval of Covenant Polytechnic:

The Honourable Minister of Education in conjunction with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) had given concurrence for the establishment of Covenant Polytechnic, Aba with effect from 7th July, 2010. The Board had also granted accreditation for the following programmes in the Polytechnic;

 

 

1.                   ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Technology

2.                   ND Computer Engineering Technology

3.                   ND Computer Science

4.                   ND Statistics

5.                   ND Accountancy

6.                   ND Business Administration

 

Admission into these programmes will commence in ernest in the 2010/2011 academic session. Consequently, prospective candidates for admission are encouraged to apply.

 

Admission forms are obtainable from the Polytechnic Campuses on payment of a non-refundable fee of four thousand naira (N4000.00) only.

 

The polytechnic has two campuses-1 and II. Campus 1 is located at Plot 168 Aba – Owerri Road, Aba (Opposite Abayi Girls Secondary School, Aba) while campus II is situated at No. 29 Okpu-Umuobo Road (Opposite Union Bank) Umungasi, Aba.

 

E. Valentine Celebration/Election of Miss & Master Covenant:

The students of Covenant Polytechnic, Aba organized valentine bubbles on the 14th of February, 2010 to mark the “Lovers Day.” It was a day for the students to exhibit their social talents.

 

There were activities like dancing competition, cultural dances, riddles and jokes, comedy and above all, the election of Miss and Master Covenant. The best couples of the tertiary institution also emerged during the occasion.

 

Princess Greg- Inyama emerged as the Miss Covenant while Ignacio M. became the Master Covenant for the 2009 / 2010 academic session.

 

F. Clubs and Associations:

The Polytechnic approved a number of clubs and associations to enhance the spiritual and social interactions among the students;

 

* Covenant Christian Fellowship is the umbrella Christian Body in the Polytechnic that co-ordinates religious activities among the students irrespective of denomination and ethnic background. It is in fact a non-denominational group that inculcates spiritual discipline in line with Biblical injunctions. Members of the executive committee of the group include, a president, officers and a campus pastor. Currently, Bro. Henry Eromosele Odiaka doubles as both the campus pastor and president of the Fellowship. They have an Almanac to their credit.

 

* We also have Departmental Presidents and officers that oversee the affairs of the various departments. The departmental presidents are as follows:

 

Business Administration - Nzekwe Gift A.

Accountancy - Iroh Justin

Public Administration - Ugwu Solomon N.

Computer Science - Anyanwu John

Electrical /Electronics - Reagan U.

 

There are other officers who assist their presidents to actualize the objectives of their departments.

 

* Covenant Theatre Art World is a drama group that has in its fold talented individuals who have been thrilling the Polytechnic community and indeed the outside world with exciting displays of their drama clips and comedies. They have released a video clip titled “Rusted Gold.” It is really thrilling and fascinating.

 

* Man-O-War is a para-military group in the Polytechnic formed to enforce discipline among students. The existence of man-O-War makes students to imbibe the culture of obedience to the policies, rules and regulations of the Polytechnic. Man-O-War, a security outfit on the campus enforces the dress code as stipulated by the Polytechnic’s Management. Erring students are accordingly sanctioned.

 

G. Students’ Representative Assembly (SRA) Elections:

The students’ Representative Assembly (SRA) is the governing body of the students in the Polytechnic. The Polytechnic for now does not have a full-blown Students Union Government (SUG). The SRA is the highest organ of the students. Elections were held and the speaker and other officers of the Assembly were elected in a free and fair contest. The following persons emerged;

 

 

- Ezeokwelume Onyekachi - Speaker

- Kindness Jona - Deputy Speaker

- Henry Comfort Akpan - Clerk

- Izuchukwu Inoma - Director of Socials

- Asuquo Daniel - Chief Whip

- Egbong Enang - Director of Sports

 

Each department also presented two elected representatives at each level.

 

The SRA embarked upon a bus project for itself through the mobilization of the students in that direction.

 

There is also the “Covenant Ambassadors Forum” which is a group of out-going and out-gone Covenant Polytechnic’s students. They have also produced a beautiful almanac which will stand the test of time.

 

H. Appointment of HODS:

Heads of Departments have been appointed to man the affairs of the various departments for the current academic session. The appointments were sequel to the approval given by the Chairman Governing Council of the Polytechnic; Deacon Iyke Nwoke.

 

They are;

Okechukwu Onwe - Accountancy

Emeka Ihesie - Business Administration

Jeff Nnaeto - Public Administration

John Agboma - Computer Science

Engr. Sunday Anorijebe - Electrical/Electronics

 

I. Ultra-Modern Studio for On-Line Lectures:

The Management of the polytechnic has made a giant stride by establishing an ultra-modern studio where lectures will be delivered on line to registered students in various locations across the country and beyond. Proficient Lecturers have been recruited for this purpose. This is an innovation in the education sector. The studio has been equipped with modern and up-to-date electronic devices to enhance the smooth operations of the project.

 


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