Itsekiri Graduates Rejoice as Olu of Warri Intervenes Over Novena University Fees

Itsekiri Graduates Rejoice as Olu of Warri Intervenes Over Novena University Fees

His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has intervened to assist Itsekiri students who graduated from Novena University, Ogume, under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) but were unable to obtain their certificates due to unpaid tuition and clearance fees.

olu  The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III

The intervention was announced by Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, the Olu’s Sole Representative to the NNPCL and its joint venture partners, in a statement released on Sunday. According to Prince Edema, the initiative reflects the monarch’s passion for the growth, development, and empowerment of Itsekiri youths.

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Affected graduates are required to submit their details through a Google Form, with the data collection exercise running from September 7 to September 30, 2025. Payment of tuition and clearance fees will commence immediately after the close of data collection, processed in batches until all students are cleared.

Prince Edema assured that once the payments are completed, graduates will be able to collect their certificates and proceed to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program without further hindrance.

“The Office of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III wishes to inform all Itsekiri students under PAP, who have been unable to obtain their certificates, that His Majesty has graciously approved an intervention to resolve this matter,” the statement reads.

The initiative underscores the Olu’s commitment to unhindered access to education, youth empowerment, and opportunities for Itsekiri graduates to thrive.

For inquiries, affected students can contact:

• Comr. Neye Frederick (SA Students Affairs) – 08060201693

• Mr. Edema Raphael (Head ICT Unit) – 08165939907

• Comr. Okotie Joseph (President, Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths) – 08131958594

• Comr. Giwa Mino (President, National Association of Itsekiri Graduates) – 08039229555

The Google Form for affected students can be accessed here.