PTI Students Laud Principal for his Great Achievements

The current and graduated students of Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun Delta State gathered in mass recently to celebrate the institute Principal/CEO; Prof. Sunny Iyuke and his management team for a great achievement in the institute. Gbenga Ojo reports.

A year ago, during the school fees hike in the institute, the delegation of NANS, Ex Presidents & the present Executives of SUG PTI visited the CEO/ Principal Prof. Iyuke and he gave the delegation his words that in three months from that day if transformation is not noticed, that they should shut down the Institute.

The team has been on the watch ever since, until recently when they gathered together again to appreciate the management led by Prof. Iyuke saying  that he has delivered on his word.

It will be recalled that during President Olusegun Obasanjo's regime over 18billion naira was approved for the renovation of PTI, which kept still all the activities in the institute for over 12 months in 2007.

Few months after the renovation, the institute Students' Press body, popularly known as The Actualizer's Team (TAT) came up with an article titled "PTI Upgrade or DownGrade?" The press body explained in the article that the question on the lips of all the students on campus that were sent home for one year in the name of renovation came back to meet what they tagged "below expectation" as what they met was down grade and not upgrade. According to the article everything moved from good to bad. The student were reported to be wondering what the urge amount of money was used for, because many buildings were abandoned including hostels, class rooms, admin and many buildings left untouched. PTI moved with a great speed from grace to grass in that year.

From that 2007 till date many Principals and Acting Principals have ran the affairs of the institute with little or no achievement.

 On the 19th July, 2016 the federal government appointed a renowned South African based professor of Chemical and Process Engineering, Mr Sunny Iyuke, as new principal and Chief Executive Officer of Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State. Until his appointment,  the Prof. who came with the vision to digitalizing PTI was the Head of School of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering of the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.

Less than two years of his stay in the Institute, The Prof has been honored with so many awards and commendations for his great innovations which includes:

Reconnection of the burnt 33KVA line which has led to regular power and water supplies in the institute; uninterrupted academic activities; commencement of National Diploma Programme in Computer science and information technology; introduction of post HND and Masters Programme in Petroleum Engineering; industrial peace on campus; confirmation of 159 staff employed in 2015; revitalization of the offshore technology centre (OTC); establishment of skill development academy centre at the osubi campus; reactivation of research and development directorate;  construction of 300 seater auditorium and road network on campus; renovation of the ultra-modern swimming pool;  renovation of male and female hostels;  opening of the long abandon female NDDC hostel; fixing of all the street lights in the school premises. Also, the additional male hostel project that has been on hold since 2007 is now on use and the road leading to the hostel is under massive construction.

Furthermore, renovations are going on in different areas of the school, like the General Studies department building and construction of the new lecture theatre.

Other achievements were mentioned by both old and current executives that spoke with Campus Life.

"Mr principal prof. Sunny Iyuke with the one year I spent with him in office, I must say he has achieved more than you can think of. His coming to the institute lead to great achievements which includes;

In his two years in the office, he has conducted 2 convocation a record that had not been in the institute before.

It was the first time in over 15 years that graduate  from the institute are mobilized for NYSC the same year they graduated due to the smooth running of the calendar

His managerial skills have seen him manage agitations from both students and staff amicably a record that has not been set by any principal without protest and strike

He brought up policy that has been inclusive of the students more than the staff in term of student’s welfare and comfort. I must say a man like Prof Sunny Iyuke deserves more than an accolade." Theophilus Ukuyoma, SUG president 2016/2017 academic session.

Comr Akamune Oke Stage, SUG President 2014/2015 session described it as a 'ROUND PEG IN A ROUND HOLE.' "The proof of great leadership and transformation agent. As a passionate Student lovely Ex President of PTI, I have being on the watch and the management led by Prof. Iyuke have done marvelously well beyond expectation." He added.

"This is the first time according to my knowledge that  P.T.I has a great leader as Principal after many years. Professor Sunny Iyuke brought P.T.I from a 'Thick hole of Darkness’ of financial mismanagement, and nepotistic appointment of directors, to the mountain top of  'Bright lights and innovations.' In my opinion, there is no room for comparison!" Oride  Christopher, SUG President  Aspirant  2017/2018.

"Prof Sunny Iyuke has been a blessing to the PTI community since the day of his appointment as Principal/CEO of the institute. What thrills me most is the fact that Prof Iyuke did not just come to take up the appointment as just a job. He is passionate about it.  Sometimes, during weekends, you see him, simply dressed, taking a walk round the school, visits the students' mess when students are viewing a match, just observes and leaves.

I believe in a few years from now, Prof Iyuke and his management team will take PTI to a world class standard. Kudos!!"  -Omosebi Adedoyin SUG Secretary General 2017/2018

"The Principal, Prof Sunny Iyuke,  is a hardworking, kind hearted, innovative and easy going man.  Prof Iyuke is a simple man who you can walk up to even outside his office and you'll be rest assured he will listen to you. I was shocked the day I saw him at the new lab in the school premises on a Sunday evening. He was just taking a walk and funnily, he was alone.  I went to him and greeted him. We got talking and he told me he was going round the school to assist what was happening. Imagine! On a weekend, he still mapped out time to check the situation of things around the school. There and then, I knew PTI has gotten the long awaited Messiah that will perfect all imperfections."

-Akpomudhere Maryjane SUG Welfare director, 2017/2018

"The principal, Prof. Sunny Iyuke, is a father to all. Few times I had the opportunity to be in council chambers to discuss union issues with the management, I see display of humility and wisdom in the way he tackles union issues. He is a good listener, a friendly father and above all he's visionary."

-Godwin David Okemena, Junior Chamber International, PTI president, 2017/2018

Prof Sunny has re-engineered the vision, mission and actualization of the essence of PTI establishment. We hope for more positive transformation.

AFOLABI Ajibola former Students'Press President (TAT) and Students' Care Taker Committee Secretary General 2008/2009 session.

On this note, Comrade Stage who on behalf of PTI community, lauds & appreciate the good works of the Prof. & his team of immeasurable transformation, use the opportunity to indulge the management to do more & keep the good works, and also call all leadership, individuals & cooperate agencies to support the vision, mission and transformation agenda of the CEO/Principal.

                Ojo Gbenga Nicholas

PTI Historical Match

It was an interesting and memorable moments as Staff and students of Petroleum Training Institute Effurun, Delta State  gathered at the Institute sport arena for a send forth football match between the staff and students on the 2nd day of June 2017.

The match was organized by the Institute’s team for Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) in collaboration with PTI sports committee in honour of one of the most reliable, respected and humble  retired sports Officer of the Institute, Mr. Bawo Omagbemi.

The football match that has it commentary ran by the students' affair Officer, Mr Ajima Joseph was witnessed by top management staff. The historical match that was kick started by  the Chief Librarian, Mr. R. T. Obashe was a platform that brought the staff and students of the Institute together for the first time in history of the Institute.

The football match that was aimed at bidding the former sports Officer who joined the Institute in 1984 and retired in 2017 farewell, and also wish him God's blessing in his future endeavour ended up with goal less draw.

The height of event was a presentation of gift to Mr. Bawo on behalf of sport loving staffs by Deputy Director of Academic, Mr O. C Siakpere who represented the Institute registrar Alhaji A. S. K. Taminu at the event.

"I really appreciates God Almighty, staff and students for their cooperation during my stay in the Institute.  I am humble and grateful for the  match organized to honour me, it has never be done  in the history of PTI". Mr. Bawo told The Actualizers' Team, (TAT)

The event will remain vivid in the memory of those who witnessed the well organized match. Which includes the President of The Students' Union Government, Comrade Theophilus Ukuoma  who advocates for such innovative event in the future,  in order to promote unity between the staff and students of the Institute.

JAMB TAKES OVER PTI

The Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State has been included with other Nigerian institutions in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admissions brochure. Gbenga Ojo reports.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has taken over the admissions procedure of the Petroleum Training Institute(PTI) and other special tertiary Institutions in Nigeria who were not conducting their admissions through JAMB.

This, being a recent development, is a Federal Government directive in order to achieve uniformity and smooth admission processes in all the institutions of higher learning, according to the Public Relations Officer of the Institute, Mr. Brown Ukanefimone.

The Petroleum Training Institute was established by Act No 37 of September 19, 1972, and subsequently amended by Act 52 of January 1, 1975. The Institute provides courses of Instruction, training and research in oil/gas technology and production of technologists and technicians and other such skilled personnel  required for oil production and allied disciplines.

PTI's vision is to become the leading oil and gas technological institute in Africa. While her mission is to provide competent technological manpower through quality training, research, and consultancy for the petroleum and allied industries.

PTI awards National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and other certificate programmes such as General Welding and has been admitting  applicants over the years through entrance examination tagged "PTI Entrance Exam". The exam is usually being conducted in eight (8) states across Nigeria namely Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Enugu, Sokoto, Kaduna, Jigawa and Abuja. While Higher National Diploma (HND) applicants go through interviews conducted only in the Institute.

With the current development, PTI National Diploma applicants will have to apply for admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and must choose PTI as their first choice. However, those applying for Certificate and Higher National Diploma programmes will still undergo the PTI entrance examinations and interview procedures respectively for their admission.

The student affairs Officer of the Institute Mr. Ajima Jackson told Campus Life that it is a welcome development, "though it will deny the Institute of some internal revenue but it will definitely expose PTI more to the world and also makes NYSC  mobilization processes  easier for the Institute" he added.

The President of the Student Union Government, Comrade Theophilus Ukuyoma said "I don't welcome the idea,  because it will kill the pride of the Institute. PTI is a special school that was established by an Act, and not like other institutions. I believe that PTI admission processes should be different from others."

PTI Alumni General Secretary, Mr. Yahaya Moses said he will  support the development only if other special Institutes  truly joined the list as it was announced.

"JAMB taking over PTI will be a great advantage and open doors to so many aspiring students, but Proper screening should be done after the JAMB in order to maintain the Institute's Glory and Standard." National Association of Yoruba Students PTI Chapter Aare (King),  Oba Olumide Ajifowobaje told Campus Life.

So many questions that linger on the lips of Nigerian students are, where does PTI now belong-- Oil and Gas sector or Ministry of Education? Will the Standard still remain? Is the Institute deviating from the purpose of which it was established?

Mr. Brown Ukanefimone cleared the air when he stated that nothing has Changed about the Institute, and that her purpose still remain the same. "We are only following Federal Government instructions." He said.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENTS GALORE AT PTI

It was an unforgetable experience as over 3,000 Technicians and Technologists were awarded National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Certificates for the last three academic sessions at the 2016 Convocation Ceremony of The Petroleum Training Institute Effurun, Delta State, Gbenga Ojo reports.

Hundreds of students led by the President of the students' union Government (SUG) Petroleum Training Institute Effurun, Comrade Theophilus Ukuyoma, The President Students' Union Government Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun(FUPRE), Comrade Ozubu Blessing and the National Association Of Polytechnic Students' Senate President,  Comrade Jeremiah Friday were at Osubi airstrip as early as 7am on Saturday 8th October, 2016 with banners to welcome the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu who was invited for the Convocation. On the Minister's arrival, the students raised songs to welcome him, after which Dr. Ibe was officially welcomed.

The event which was anchored by the Institution's Public Relation Officer, Mr. Brown Ukanefimone and opened with Exhibition of different creative works from the different departments in the Institute got started on the Friday 7th of October with Pre Convocation lecture tittled The Role of Research and Training in Sustainable Economic Growth and National Development with the former Vice Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Joseph Ajienka as the guest Speaker.

There was joy and jubilation as different awards  were presented to top students from different department. The awards included , The Institute Award, Typa Cenia Award, PTI National Alumni Association Award, PPMC award, Chevron Award, Mobil Award, Principal's Award, Miss Ama Pepple's Award Shell Award and David O. Etiejirhvwe's Award.

Also the lecturers were not left out as Dr. G. O. Agiri, Dr. H. A. Adimula and Mr. P. E. Akumagba were honoured for their outstanding research on  'Immobilized Oil Degrading Microorganisms in Local Cellulosic Materials for Rapid Deployment in Bioremediation of Oil Polluted Soils'.

“I have ordered Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) to award scholarships to the three best OND graduands and I have also asked institutions under me to employ the three best HND graduands.” Dr. Ibe Kachikwu crowned it up.

The Minister of State for Petroleum, who assured Nigerians of the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a solid structure for the country, commended the institute for proper management of funds and urged them to evolve ideas that could make the institution self reliant. The minister pledged to liaise with relevant agencies to ensure that PTI remained relevant in building the manpower needs of the oil and gas industry in the country. The minister advised the graduands not to bother looking for jobs but utilise their skills to create jobs for themselves and to employ others.

In a remark, the Principal/ Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Training Institute, Prof. Sunny lyuke urged the HND graduands to continue to play active roles and be good
ambassadors of the institution. He also challenged the best ND graduands to make quick plans and return for the HND programmes. The Principal said that the school planned to partner with other foreign universities to undertake Post graduate programme and a Master of Science Programme in ICT. He said PTI would soon become a centre for digital innovations which would create jobs for the teeming youths. “We are soliciting your support and collaboration in this regard. The project is estimated at N120 billion and when completed will be first of its kind in the entire sub-saharan Africa”, he said.

The Chairman of Council, Mr. M.D.B. Ladan appealed to the Federal Government to consider increasing budgetary allocations to the Petroleum
Training Institute to enable it achieve its mandate.

Alordiah Ovie Andrew, from Electrical Electronics Department who had four distinctions in four semesters and won three different awards which includes, Best HND Graduate in Mathematics, Best Overall HND Graduate and the Best student in HND-Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Electronic & Telecommunications option) for 2014 /2015 session said "I feel so elated and its a dream come true . It wasn't easy coming this far and the greatest challenge was how to become the best but I thank God I made it through. . To crown it all, the immediate employment, courtesy of the Hon Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kaichukwu was mind blowing."

The winner of 2013/2014 Institute award for best graduating student in Industrial safety department, Miss Ama Pepple award for the best graduating female and PTI retired staff award for best graduating female, miss Sarah from Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology department told Campus Life that she felt exhilarated winning the three awards. "Especially knowing that the achievement made my mom and folks so happy and proud" she said.

Another award winner that spoke with Campus life was Nmadi Evis Ani who emerged as 2013/2014 Best ND Graduate in Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology Departmental, had this to say "I am very pleased to have emerged as the  best in my department, I want to specially thank God for the great privilege, my appreciation also goes to this great institute PTI for creating the platform for some of us and the nation at large. I say thank you" he said.

SPE IN CELEBRATION WITH INMATES

The atmosphere of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta State was unusual on the 3rd day of Octomber, 2016 as Society of Petroleum Engineers Young Professionals (YP) section 104 Put together a powerful and creative program to mark Nigeria at 56 in a native way. Gbenga Ojo was there.

The program that started with a visit to Okere Prison in Warri Delta  State gave hope to the inmates as they saw young and vibrant engineers visiting them with so much love and Gifts. Engr. Daniel Agbone, the chairman of the section said that "We care not to celebrate the independence alone but also with those that their freedom is still tied within the walls."

The Well attended program formally opened with a powerful drama that reveals the state of the country and the people's reaction to the ongoing recession. Fashion parade follows as the engineers were seen showcasing different cultural attires before jokes and Traditional delicasies were showcased.

The height of the program was the fantastic lecture from Mr. Erekosima Peters, SPE program Coordinator titled The Ethnics Diversity of Nigeria at 56. Mr. Peters enlightened the audience on the ehnics in Nigeria with some facts about Nigeria which includes, how Nigeria spent over three billion dollars and hundred of Soldiers to end the war in Liberia and Sierra Leone which the world ingnored because they don't have resources. He concluded the lecture as he advice the participants not to believe they are criminals as Nigerians, to be proud of Nigeria anywhere they go, to be proud of their green heritage and that they should be ethusuastic of their future greatness.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional organization whose mission is to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources and related technologies for the public benefit and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence. SPE provides a worldwide forum for oil and natural gas exploration and production. SPE young Professionals Section 104 that covers Delta State also covers all the tertiary institutions in Delta State and has over 32 secondary schools in her catch them young program.

Onyenso Ifeanyi, an HND 2 student of Petroleum Engineers and Geophysis from Petroleum Training Institute Effurun told The Actualizer's Team  that the program was very enlighten, "It took us back to our Africa roots" he added.

A final year student from department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Adewale Adebowale commends the effort of those that Put up the event. He said it was really nice and enlighten and above all the colourfulness and the delicacies.

Mr. Sylvester Okotie, a lecturer from the department of Petroleum Engineering Federal University of Petroleum Resources said "I am glad to be part of the event because I valued diversity. The program reveals that reality is a perception from our point of view."

The young Professionals (YP) chairperson Augustina Ovuema who is also a staff at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) in her words said there were lots of fun shared amongst them. Most importantly, the message of hope to stay alive and having faith in God that as Nigeria goes through the recession period she will come out strong and refined.

"My sincere appreciation to the  vice chancellor of FUPRE, despite the short notice made the university available for the program to be held. Also thanking the chairman and all members of the section for the privilege to serve. She added."

The Chairman of the section drew the curtain of the event as he unfolds SPE programs for the year and promised to reward the most outstanding students chapter.

PTI WILL BE DIGITALIZED

         

"May I intimate you about my vision for this great Institute. My aim is to transform it to a world class Institution and a nationally responsive Institute for the Nigerian economy and Environments. PTI will be digitalized and it will be a place of new beginning"  This statement was made by Prof. Sunny Iyuke, Principal/CEO of Petroleum Training Institute Effurun, Delta State during the inauguration of the new Students Union Government Executives for 2016/2017 academic session on the 20th of September 2016.

Prof. Iyuke promised to review the HND, ND and  Certificates programmes of the Institute, and also ensure that they are upgraded to the needs of the oil and gas sector locally and Internationally. "To raise the status of learning development in the Institute, Machinery has been Put in place to mount Post Graduate programme in oil and gas engineering in Collaboration With International Universities. This programme, all things being equal, will commence in January 2017. Following, a Master of Art in the field of ICT policy will also be mounted." Prof. added

The new Principal urged the student leaders not to use the union to foment trouble or for their personal aggrandizement. Rather, to foster mutual relationship with Management to move the Institute forward. He subsequently enjoined them to shun violence among fellow students and to abide by the
oath of office. He further advised them to see themselves and the other students as equal. In his words, “Your position as elected officers does not elevate you above any student. You must exhibit a high sense of maturity and take the entire students as your subject without discrimination in your daily assignment, bearing in mind that discipline and unity are the prerequisite for a successful tenure”.

Prof. Iyuke who described himself as a friend of students congratulated both  winners and
losers in the students' union elections and commended their spirit of sportsmanship, while admonishing the new SUG executives to endeavour at all times to represent those who elected them, adding that a very high
burden of trust has been placed upon them as he swore in the newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG) officials for the 2016 /2017 academic session with a charge to pursue dialogue and consultation in the resolution
of issues in other to move the Institute to greater heights.

The high point of the event that was anchored by the head of Public Affairs, Mr. Brown Ukanefimone and witnessed by  top management staff was the administration of oath of office by the Principal on the SUG Executives members.

In his acceptance speech, the newly sworn-in President, Mr. Theophilus Ukuyoma, on behalf of the SUG executive paid glowing tribute to Management for conducting a fair and free election. Theophilus displayed pictures of some areas in the Institute that needed urgent attention as he charged management for quick intervention whenever the need arises without considering any protocol. The new President expressed his willingness to work with Management. “We promise to work hard and do our best to maintain the uniqueness and good name of the Institute, we promise also to work in harmony with the Management to ensure that we have a successful academic session”, he stated.

Student leaders involved in an accident

It was a bad day for all the tertiary institutions in Delta State as the bus
conveying some of their leaders somersaulted on their way back from NANS convection held in Gombe state. Gbenga Ojo reports.

Delta contingents left Delta State on the14th day of June 2016 to participate in the National Association Nigeria Students (NANS) convection held on Monday at the Pantami stadium in Gombe. The Delta delegates comprises of Petroleum Training Institute Effurun, Student Union Government President, Comrade Isaac Oshivire, Joint Campus Committee secretary  comrade Onokpite and National Association of Polytechnic Students {NAPS} Senate President, Comrade Isaiah Friday, NAPS Senate Clerk Adedotun olomolatan, NAPS Senate Chief
Whips, Comrade Akara Caleb, College of science and Health Technology Mosogar
SUG President,Barnabas Sualla, Delta State Polytechnic Oghara SUG President, Onorode Odjewedje. Federal College of Technology Asaba SUG President, Comrade Jude K, College of Education Warri SUG President, Bikpelle Emmanuel, Ogwashukwu  Polytechnic SUG President, Ekhator Emmanuel, Petroleum Training Institute Effurun, Student Union Government Public Relation Officer, Comrade Nathiel Obulor and NANS zone B action and mobilization, Chuckwudi Maka Y and some others.

The convection was inconclusive and on their way home, they had an ugly
incident due to two tyres of the bus that conveyed them got busted, forcing
the bus to somersaulted, leaving four students injured  around 8:16am at the
entrance of Bauchi.

Speaking with NAPS chief Whip, comrade Akara Caleb told The Actualizers Team that “we thank God that there was no loss of life and the injuries sustained by some of us were minimal.” The Student Union Government President, Comrade Isaac Oshevire said we took the injured students to the University Teaching hospital in Bauchi just to ascertain that there are no internal injuries.

The new Principal of PTI Prof. Sunny Iyuke who met the students at PTI liaison office in Abuja also thanked God that there was no serious injury as he mobilized the
students back to their various campuses.

NANS is the umbrella body of the over 40 million Nigerian students, at home and in the Diasporas. Founded initially as NUNS (the National Union of Nigerian Students) in 1963 before transforming into NANS, the organization is fundamentally at the fore of constructive advocacy for decent, qualitative and affordable education at all levels in Nigeria. It is Also committed to the struggles for democracy, freedom, equality, fairness, justice and progress. NANS is a democratic organization, whose election are governed by convention and constitutional provisions. Leadership ascension in NANS is via a credible, keenly contested and transparent
democratic process.

INSEARCH OF KNOWLEDGE…

Thousands of students from different institutions of learning across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Canada were camped in Gboko, Benue State for Christian student’s congress. Gbenga Ojo was there.

The popular belief that youths of these days are after money was faulted as
thousands of students comprises of secondary school leavers, under graduates, youth corps and fresh graduates paid a huge sacrifice by chocking themselves up in hostels while some slept outside, under trees, in the tents and in the laboratories just to be in attendance for this year students’ congress at Bethany Resort, Peace House Gboko in Benue State Nigeria, from 28th day of April to 2nd day of May 2016 in search of knowledge for a greater future.

“Time is like a burning candle that reduces with every passing hour. As a student you must be familiar with the use of time in your daily academic pursuit. Time once spent can never be retrieved. Between
the times you were born and when you die, lay the tasks that will make up your
history here and will also affect you in the life to come. It is expedient that you engage this day that is set before you which is your time for exploits.”This was a welcome statement from the host, Mr.
Gbile Akanni as he declared the congress tagged The Set Time for your Exploits opened.

The congress that was inaugurated in 2008 put the students through great
messages from bro. Gbile Akanni. He said whatever you give your time to, you have eventually give your life, Mr. Gbile charged the students to shun cultism and immoral act, he demanded for their resignation
from any wrong groups they belong.

Bible study section was introduced as the students were shared into smaller units, followed by Drama, discipleship seminar,
practical marriage seminar. Also a Professor of Animal production, Prof.
Oluremi Oluwabiyi from University of Agriculture, Makurdi in Benue State
took the students over an academic seminar, which he tagged Excellent in
Academic. The Prof. described Determination, Discipline, Discreet and
Diligent as tools for academic excellent.

The climax of the congress that has free feeding and free internet services was practical exploits seminar where some speakers including Mr. Adeoye Adegorite from Canada gave practical experiences of their success. Professor of Economics and Dean of Student Affairs of University of Jos, Prof. T Ogburu drew the curtain of the section as he urged the students to petition any lecturer with debauched acts.

A 500 level student from University of Uyo, Joseph Akpah said the Program is such a rewarding experience of God. That is a must to attend for every student.

An HND 1 student from Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun Petral Okorefe
said “I believe the program was organized for me, because I learnt so many things including how to ignore unnecessary relationship.”

Paul Istifonus, a 300 level from the department of Mass Communication
University of Jos said the congress has helped him to change his perspective of things. He said he thought he was living to an expectation, but he realized that God wants more.

Another 100 level student from Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK), Awka in
Anambra State, Okechukwu Sopulu chukwu from the department of Library and Information said the program is a well arranged place to be for every students which might want to grow in any aspect of life both spiritually and academically.

Mr. Gbile Akanni released the students as soldiers on a mission to take over there various campuses in his closing remark.

Everyone that witnessed the congress including a 300 level student of
Geography from Adeyemi College Ondo, Ondo State prays never to gain freedom
from the upshot of the congress.

PTI Holds Student 's week

Students at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, have marked the 2016 SUG week with Mr. Macho contest, Beauty contest, indoor and outdoor games. GBENGA OJO captures the highlights.

The events at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, started with
a rally. Expectedly, students turned out in large numbers, sporting all kinds of attire, to dance round the school premises, it was the first day of the Students' Week, a Monday which ended up with an opening ceremony of inter departmental football match.

Tuesday was the “Old skool Day” where boys turned to men and ladies turned
to girls. It was interesting as many old school songs and outfits were displayed.
Wednesday was the Rag Day. As early as 6am, many students had started leaving the campus dressed like real mad men. Off to Effurun town and Warri metropolis they went, in search of money. Some came back very late in the evening smiling with fat pockets while others came back like wounded lions, grumbling of “stingy people”. “O boy na wah oh! Na only N500 I fit make since morning, dis Buhari time self” complained by a particular boy who
warned that his name should not be published. A poor man is indeed an angry
man. No one seemed bothered by the fact that Rag Day originally meant to raise
money for the poor has become an acceptable way for students to enrich
their pockets. The same day, before some came back, they had used the proceeds of their ragging to buy new wardrobe.

Later Wednesday evening was bonfire night where the popular DJ Walter thrilled the students in attendance with good music. Thursday was tagged “Jeans and Jersey day”, it was a thrilling moment as the student came out with colours of various Europe football clubs, making the
campus very colourful.

The atmosphere was mechanized and electrified on Friday as Mechanical
department won the final of inter departmental football match while
Electrical also won the final of inter departmental basketball match.

It was on Friday evening that the unforgettable Miss PTI and Mr. Macho
Contest held. A lot of talents and varieties were displayed. Choosing a symbolic Kings and queens for festivities is an
ancient custom in Europe in which beautiful young women symbolized their
nation’s virtues and other abstract ideas, with the purpose of promoting the
self-esteem of the contestant. Girls who compete feel a sense of belonging
with other contestants, and the larger pageant community.

The contestants came up one after the other in different outfits and costumes that best described their day-today activities and culture. A contestant hijacked the show as she danced and rapped in a potent and romantic style. The audience, which was spellbound, yelled
and screamed in appreciation. The boys also were not left behind as they flex their muscles, each with the intention of being the “Macho Man”.

The high point of the occasion was when the winners were announced: Mirabirth Oodo (Industrial Safety and Environmental
Technology) and Gideon Ejukorlem (Mechanical Engineering) emerged Miss PTI and Mr. Macho for 2016/2017 session.

The beauty queen told The Actualizers Team how her confidence and the experience she got from her last contest (PTI Miss Fresh) where she lost,
gave her the victory. She returns all the glory to God Almighty and appreciates all her friends for their support.

The SUG Vice President, Henry Obinna, who was the organizer of the event,
said: “It was not easy to organize such an event. Finance was our major challenge, due to the situation of the country right now, getting a sponsor was very cumbersome, but we thank God that the program was successful.”

Memorable union poll at PTI

Students of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) in Effurun, Delta State, have elected leaders in a process described as free and fair. GBENGA OJO reports.

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) in Effurun, Delta State, last weekend, came alive with Students’ Union Government (SUG) elections. The election came after
weeks of electioneering, which made the campus tense. Prior to the polls, the aspirants moved round the faculties
and departments to canvass for votes. The campus was covered with posters and banners of various shades, but
none  contained detailed programmes. Students vowed not to vote for any candidate who did not show how he
would achieve his programmes.

The electioneering took a dramatic turn when some faceless students pasted a list of aspirants they labelled as “arrogant” and “stingy”. While some of the aspirants
rendered free haircuts and tutorials to students, Others offered free fumigation in hostel rooms, clearing of drainages, sweeping of corridors and supplying
generators to hostels to enable students charge their phones.

To ensure the salient issues of the election were not lost, The Actualisers Team (TAT), a campus press club, organised a debate for the four candidates vying for the
union president. They were Theophilus Ukuyoma, Success Ogbe, Joseph Omezi and Wesley Onokpite. Students listened to the candidates and assessed their
manifestoes. Some of the aspirants were booed for their ‘bad grammar’. Theophilus, was, however, named Obama, because of his command of the English language. Wesley, a physically-challenged person, got the audience excited during the manifesto when he said: “Deformity of
a man is the deformity of his mind and not his physical deformity.”

The highpoint of the event was the sudden change of the music being played at the debate from hip-hop to worship songs. This doused the tension during the
debate, as aspirants and their supporters went on their knees to ask for divine intervention in the election.

The election held last Saturday across the faculties of the Institute. Members of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) and National Association of
Polytechnics Students (NAPS) monitored the process to ensure transparency.
When the voting ended, Students’ Affairs Officer Prince Audu Shakamele, declared Theophilus,  HND 1 Mechanical Engineering student, president-elect. Wesley, the physically-challenged candidate and Welding Engineering and Offshore Technology (WEOT) student,
came second.

Others elected were Vice President, Jeremiah Bass; General Secretary, Evans Eriamiatoe; Social Director, Obasuyi Osayande; Financial Secretary, Ernest
Ememeruria; Assistant-General Secretary, Daniel Udomah, Treasurer, Blessing Monye; Public Relation Officer (PRO), George Anadi; Sport Director, Anthony
Igbigbi, and Welfare Director, Cyril Obiora.
Shakamele praised Wesley for displaying “uncommon courage” to contest the election, despite his physical condition.

The Students’ Affairs Officer placed Wesley on scholarship as reward for his courage. Students’ Representative Committee (SRC) member-elect
for WEOT, Amadi Nyekachi, promised to pay Wesley's school fee in the coming session.

In an interview with CAMPUSLIFE, Wesley said he lost the ability to walk when he was two. He said he had never allowed his disability to affect his ambition to be a
professional welder. He said: “If intellectuals are to be counted on this campus, I would be one of them.”
Independent Students Electoral Committee (ISEC) Chairman, Daniel Omeife, expressed satisfaction with the
outcome of the election, stressing that process was not easy.

Rita Chukwu, a student of Electrical Electronics Engineering, described the election as free and fair, urging the losers to accept the results in good faith.
Joseph Omezi, a presidential contestant, said he was satisfied with the outcome of the process, saying: “I lost the election, because Theophilus touched the areas I
could not get to.” The president-elect, Theophilus, thanked students for
electing him, promising to execute his programmes.