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‎Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Welding Students Receive Monthly Stipends, Lone Female On Scholarship
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‎Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, has commenced the payment of monthly stipends to students of the Department of Welding and Fabrication in recognition of their growing contributions to the production and supply of fabricated products across Abia State.
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‎The programme also includes a scholarship award to the department’s only female student, reflecting the institution’s dedication to inclusivity and technical education.
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‎The Rector, Engr. Dr. Christopher Okoro Kalu, disclosed this on Wednesday during the institution’s monthly Academic Board meeting held at the Polytechnic auditorium.
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‎According to him, the department’s operations have expanded beyond classroom training to large-scale fabrication projects serving both government and private sectors across the state.
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‎He noted that waste bins produced by the department are currently distributed across the 17 local government areas of Abia State, while several iron doors fabricated by the students are being used in government projects.
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‎The Rector further stated that the department also produces commercial garri processing plants and oil processing machines, which are fabricated for commercial purposes and purchased by individuals and business owners across the state.
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‎He explained that the introduction of monthly stipends is designed to motivate the students and strengthen their practical engagement as they combine academic training with productive industrial work.
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‎In addition, the Rector projected the institution’s vision to position the Polytechnic as a centre of excellence in welding and fabrication in the near future.
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‎Speaking during an interaction with journalists at the department, one of the fabricators, Mr. Udodirim, listed some of the machines currently available for production and purchase to include cassava grinding machines, cassava processing machines, kernel crackers and separators, fibre separators, hammer mills, cabinet dryers, block moulding machines, corn shelling machines, feed mixers, boilers and oil press machines.
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‎Also speaking, the Chief Fabricator of the institution, Engr. Esenamujor .T. Clement, attributed the department’s growth and increased visibility to the administration of the Rector, Engr. Dr. Christopher Okoro Kalu.
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‎According to him, the department, which was previously inactive, has witnessed a major transformation through increased fabrication projects and student engagement.
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‎“This department was dormant before Prof. Okoro came in. Since his assumption of office, the department has attracted several fabrication projects, including the waste bin receptacles used across the state, TETFund fabrication projects and agro-machinery production,” he said.
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‎He added that the department now operates almost round-the-clock, with both students and staff actively engaged in production activities.
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‎Engr. Clement further disclosed that the Rector had directed that several facilities and equipment used within the institution should be locally fabricated by the department, including seats installed at the new theatre hall and structures at the permanent site.
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‎He described the Rector’s contribution to the growth of the department as significant and transformative.
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‎An ND II student of the department, Nwosu Chibuisi, also expressed gratitude to TETFund and the institution’s management for creating opportunities that enable students to earn while learning

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DON'T TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PEOPLE IN SERVICE, REV. UFERE TELLS ELDERS
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‎The Minister in charge of Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, World Bank Parish, Umuahia, Rt. Rev. Anthony Okoro Ufere, on Sunday urged newly ordained elders to uphold integrity and refrain from taking advantage of people in the course of service.
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‎Ufere gave the charge during the ordination and admission of ruling elders, which saw the Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Engr. Prof. Christopher Okoro Kalu, among six members admitted into the eldership.
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‎Speaking on the topic, “Service as a Means of Expanding the Church,” the cleric emphasized that leadership in God’s kingdom is defined by service, not titles.
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‎Rev. Ufere also noted that their ordination is meant to strengthen and support church leadership, counseling them to work in unity and humility.
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‎“Anywhere you have someone who is your superior, help him to succeed; you don’t rise by bringing others down,” he stated.
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‎“Do not chase clout or allow what God has given you to get into your head. Serve with simplicity.”
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‎He cautioned them against creating divisions, called on them to embrace teamwork and remain spiritually alert.
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‎“In teamwork, overlapping is allowed; do not give room for the devil to take advantage", he said.


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Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic To Sponsor PGD For Best Graduating Students Across All Schools
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‎The Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, Prof. Engr. Christopher Okoro Kalu, has announced that the institution will sponsor Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes for its best graduating students across all schools, beginning with the 2024/2025 academic session.
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‎The decision was disclosed during an Enlarged Management Meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the institution’s Council Chamber.
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‎Recall that the Governor approved and disbursed a ₦150 million grant in 2024, with ₦1 million awarded to each of 150 beneficiaries drawn from three sets of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates spanning the 2021/2022 to 2023/2024 academic sessions.
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‎In a related development, the ₦100 million grant approved for 100 exceptional graduates of the 2025 set is currently underway.
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‎The fund is intended to serve as seed capital for viable, bankable, and scalable business ventures.
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‎According to the Rector, the initiative is designed to promote academic excellence and retain high-performing students within the institution.
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‎He added that while the polytechnic will fund the PGD programmes, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is expected to support beneficiaries at the Master’s degree level.
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‎“We need to encourage our best students to stay and grow within the system. This will become an institutional policy to motivate undergraduates to strive for excellence, except where individuals choose otherwise,” he said.
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‎Prof. Okoro also highlighted ongoing developments at the Osisioma Campus, commending the state government for the construction of a 1.9-kilometre dual carriage internal road network, with seven-metre-wide lanes, alongside water reticulation projects.
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‎He assured prospective students of a conducive learning environment in the coming years, noting that work at the site is progressing steadily.
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‎The Rector further disclosed that following the restructuring of the School of Science and Industrial Technology (SSIT) into the School of Industrial Sciences and the School of Natural Sciences, the affected units have been directed to relocate to the Osisioma Campus after the first semester examinations in May.
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‎In addition, the institution has been selected to benefit from digital enterprise support, including the provision of 200 computer systems and the establishment of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) centre, which will also be sited at the Osisioma Campus.


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SEDT Leads Move To Osisioma Campus By April
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‎The School of Environmental Design and Technology (SEDT) will become the first to begin academic activities at the Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Osisioma Campus, Aba, from April, ahead of the institution’s full relocation in November.
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‎This development followed a visit by the Institution of Surveyors, Abia State Branch, to the Rector, Prof. Engr. Christopher Okoro Kalu, on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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‎During the visit, the Branch Chairman, Vincent Eze (FNIS), outlined plans for collaboration with the polytechnic.
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‎He noted that the institution has undergone significant transformation, presenting its current state as a clear departure from the past.
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‎Eze praised the Rector’s administration, referring to him as “a gift from heaven,” and added that the institution now commands greater respect than in previous years.
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‎“Your good works speak for you. You have embraced a culture of neatness. If no one rewards you, God will,” he said.
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‎He also indicated the body’s intention to support the school through the provision of practical equipment and professional manpower, in line with efforts to produce industry-ready graduates.
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‎According to him, the Institution of Surveyors, Abia State Branch, will introduce a sustained cash award of ₦200,000 for the best graduating student of SEDT at each convocation, aimed at encouraging academic excellence.
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‎Responding, the Rector attributed the progress recorded by the institution to divine grace and the backing of the state government.
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‎“As God continues to guide us, alongside the support of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, who has elevated tertiary education, we will keep advancing the cause of humanity,” he stated.
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‎Okoro stressed the importance of hands-on training, noting that it sets polytechnic education apart from the university system.
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‎He directed that students be exposed more to fieldwork to complement classroom learning.
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‎“A lack of practical exposure makes students feel disadvantaged compared to their university counterparts. Polytechnic education is skill-driven, and no system is superior to the other,” he said.
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‎He urged students to embrace professionalism, beginning from their immediate environment, and directed that SEDT students commence lectures at the Osisioma Campus extension from April and assured that transportation arrangements would be put in place.
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‎The Rector also assured the institution will cover 50 per cent of their monthly dues to enhance effective representation.
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Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Partners NDLEA on Student Drug Education

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, has strengthened its collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abia State Command, to curb drug abuse among students.

The Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Christopher Okoro Kalu, approved the partnership on Wednesday while receiving the NDLEA State Coordinator, CN Chigbu Odomelam Chilee, and his delegation at the institution’s Council Chamber.

Speaking during the meeting, Chilee raised concern over the rising incidence of substance abuse in the state, noting that young people are among the most affected.

He warned that unchecked drug use could undermine both academic performance and institutional development, stressing the need for proactive measures to address the problem.

The NDLEA official called for the introduction of drug education programmes, peer sensitisation initiatives, and campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles among students.

Responding, the Rector described drug abuse as a major threat to societal development, emphasizing the need for sustained intervention.

“Nothing destroys a nation quicker than drug abuse. Aside from its impact on mental health, it also contributes to poverty,” he said.

Okoro approved the training of students on the dangers of drug abuse as part of the institution’s preventive strategy, particularly ahead of its planned relocation to the Osisioma campus, where students are expected to live on campus.

He disclosed that the training sessions would be held between May and June, with another round scheduled for November, and stressed the importance of continuous sensitisation.

The Rector reaffirmed the Polytechnic’s commitment to working with the NDLEA to tackle drug abuse, noting that the initiative would help promote a safer and more disciplined academic environment.

He also pledged institutional support for the programme, including provision of transportation for training activities, and encouraged sustained engagement with students, recommending multiple sensitisation sessions before the end of the year.

‎Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic To Introduce Educational Technology Courses
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‎Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, has commenced preparations to introduce Educational Technology (EdTech) courses in line with directives from the Abia State Ministry of Education.
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‎The initiative seeks to equip students with competencies in digital tool integration, instructional design, and contemporary pedagogical practices to strengthen teaching and learning within the institution.
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‎The Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Christopher Okoro Kalu, made this known on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, while addressing members of the Academic Board at the Polytechnic Auditorium.
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‎He noted that the institution is positioned to comply with the Ministry’s directive, assuring that all newly introduced courses would undergo proper accreditation before the planned relocation to the Osisioma Campus.
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‎“Before the relocation to Osisioma Campus, these courses must either be fully accredited or have completed the necessary resource verification processes,” he stated.
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‎Prof. Okoro further revealed that infrastructural development at the Osisioma Campus is progressing steadily.
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‎He explained that the Ministry of Public Utilities has commenced work on water reticulation at the campus, with a projected completion timeline of one month and a durability span of up to 50 years.
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‎He added that the Ministry of Works is currently overseeing the construction of internal roads, covering both Phase One and Phase Two, while work has also begun on the administrative building, which is expected to be completed by September.
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‎The Rector also acknowledged the Abia State Government for the official handover of facilities previously constructed by Abia State University, Uturu, characterizing the gesture as a major catalyst for the institution’s advancement
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‎He underscored the Polytechnic’s readiness to maintain high standards in the utilization of the facilities.
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‎Addressing concerns from staff and students regarding the forthcoming relocation, Prof. Okoro assured that their welfare remains a top priority throughout the transition process.
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‎In addition, he disclosed that modern equipment has been provided to support the establishment of an EYE Content Hub for students of Film and Multimedia Production.
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‎The hub, to be located at the institution’s ICT building, is designed to enhance practical training and align students with current industry standards.
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