Education
Plague: Theatre Arts Students Stage Drama On The Dangers Of Ill-Gotten Wealth
By Onovughe Oghenemine
Hundred level students from the Department of Theatre Arts performed a play titled PLAGUE, which depicts the causes of ill-gotten wealth, and how some parents act unconcerned.
The play, presented in six scenes, tells about a family where the father is a warrant officer in the army and the mother is a secondary school teacher.
They have two children. Voke a 15-year-old secondary school student in SS1, and Kome a 200-level university student.
The motherpressured her son (Voke) into joining a Yahoo group and made him shoulder most of the bills in the home without the father’s knowledge.
The sister, on the other hand, bought both her parents wristwatches.
The mother accepted hers, but the father did not.
Rather, he questioned how a student of her age could afford something as expensive as two million, five hundred thousand naira, but she gave no response.
Scene one ended with the boy being arrested.
His mother went to bail him, but the officers did not allow her.
Voke later sold all the cars and wristwatches and realized the sum oftwo hundred million naira, which he used to bail himself.
Later in the play, the mother fell sick, and Voke admitted that he had used her for money rituals, saying she would live to see herself rot until she died.
In another scene, Voke’s uncle, who was the mother’s brother, tried to make her realize that she should not be comfortable with the ill-gotten wealth her son was making and that this act was a plague affecting the world and the younger generation today.
Jadin, a hundred level student from the Department of English and Literary Studies (ELS), who watched the play, said another factor that causes young people to get involved in illgotten wealth is lack of contentment and pressure.
“If Kome’s mother had been content with what she and her husband were earning, even though it was small, she wouldn’t have pressured her son, Voke, into joining the Yahoo group,” he said.
Prince will, one of the actors who played the role of Voke’s uncle, said the play reminded him of an incident he witnessed where a lady lost her life because she was used for money rituals by her own child.
“My appeal to parents is that they should reject every act of greed for wealth, even when it involves evil.
“They should be content and encourage their children for every little achievement so that incidents like this can be curbed,” he said.
Yome, one of the students who handled the props, said most parents become victims unknowingly because they fail to question the source of their children’s wealth.
“One way of avoiding situations like this is for parents to always know their children and ask questions about their source of income,” she said.
Some of the challenges encountered while acting the play included getting costumes such as police uniforms and military wear for the father.
“Although we were able to get some costumes, such as those of the nurse and doctor, getting military and police uniforms for the major characters was difficult, so we had to improvise,” said Favour, one of the participants.
Another student, Blessing, said another challenge they faced was getting all their coursemates to attend rehearsals.
“At times, some students did not come for rehearsals, some came late, while others did not take their roles seriously.
“These were some of the challenges we encountered in making sure the play was presented successfully,” she said.
Some of the students who participated in the production expressed concern that despite the experience they gain through practical stage performances in school, securing opportunities after graduation remains a major challenge because of the country’s economic situation and the limited number of jobs available in the entertainment industry.
The stage presentation attracted students from different departments who applauded the cast for their performance and the moral lessons conveyed through the play.
Many audience members described the production as timely, noting that it addressed the growing concern over internet fraud, greed, and the pressure on young people to acquire wealth at all costs.
The performance also highlighted the importance of theatre as a tool for educating society and promoting positive values.
Through drama, the students demonstrated how entertainment can be used to address social issues and encourage positive behavioural change among young people.
The presentation served not only as a practical exercise for the Theatre Arts students, but also as a reminder that the pursuit of quick riches often comes with devastating consequences.
By Christabel Adigbo
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Delta State University, Abraka Branch, has elected new executives to run the affairs of the Union for the next two years.
The elections which took place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Large Lecture Theatre of the Faculty of Education, Site III of the University saw the emergence of Comrade Paul Oshagwu Opone as the Branch Chairman for a second term after polling 90% of the total votes.
Other elected executives were Comrade Emmanuel Oghenekparobor Emama who emerged as Vice Chairman after polling 100% of the total votes, Comrade Festus Omosor who emerged as Secretary after polling 97% of the total votes, Comrade Frank Oris Ebiaghan who emerged as Treasurer after polling 99% of the total votes, as well as Comrade Nicholas Onyemechi Alumona who emerged as Financial Secretary after polling 97% of the total votes.
The remaining elected executives were Comrade Paul Otujevwe Ogbe who emerged as Investment Secretary after polling 99% of the total votes, Comrade Abigail Oghenekevwe Ohwo who emerged as Internal Auditor after polling 94% of the total votes and Comrade Onome Norah Ekoko who emerged as Welfare Officer after polling 100% of the votes.
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Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Professor Emmanuel Mitaire Tarurhor, while speaking prior to the elections told members of Congress that the electoral process had been fair and transparent acknowledging the peaceful conduct of members throughout the process.
Professor Tarurhor, then read out the guidelines of the voting exercise.
Also, Coordinator of Benin Zone of ASUU, Comrade Monday Igbafen, who led the ASUU National Delegation, appreciated ASUU-DELSU members for the manner the electoral process went as they was no petition against the process or any aspirant.
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Comrade Igbafen thereafter informed Congress that their role as national delegation was to monitor the elections and report to ASUU’s national secretariat the outcome of the elections.
Speaking after the elections on behalf of the elected executives, the newly elected Chairman of ASUU-DELSU, Comrade Paul Oshagwu Opone, expressed appreciation to members of Congress for the peaceful elections.
He also told Congress members that his second tenure would consolidate on the gains of his first tenure.
Comrade Opone in conclusion pledged to continue to work for the welfare of members and promote the ideals of ASUU.
In another development, the management of Delta State University, Abraka has approved an extension of the sales of 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening forms.
The university also extended the deadline for change of course on the university portal.
By Emmmanuella Thomas
Professor Asagba has continued to prioritize the rehabilitation and expansion of infrastructure across Delta State University, Abraka.
Between May 2026 and the present, the university has highlighted several ongoing and planned projects aimed at improving the learning environment for students and staff.
Some of the key projects include renovation of classrooms and laboratories across the university to provide a better teaching and learning environment.
Upgrading ICT infrastructure, including improvements to computer-based testing (CBT) centres and digital learning facilities.
Rehabilitation of student hostels, with the Vice Chancellor stating that students would see significant improvements before the new academic session.
Construction of the Faculty of Agriculture complex and continued work on a 500-seat lecture theatre.
These projects are intended to expand teaching and research facilities.
Plans to develop a modern sports complex to improve sporting facilities and student development.
Continued support for major infrastructure through TETFund, including funding for the Faculty of Engineering and medical laboratory facilities.
By Magba Nancy
The Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Samuel O. Asagba, has announced a ban on all sign-out parties and other forms of unruly celebrations within the university campuses as part of measures to strengthen security and maintain order during the ongoing 2025/2026 second semester and final-year examinations.
The directive was contained in the university’s Official Bulletin, dated Monday, August 3, 2026, and is directed particularly at final-year students who traditionally organize sign-out celebrations after completing their examinations.
According to the bulletin, the Vice-Chancellor said the decision was informed by security concerns, intelligence reports, and the need to safeguard lives and property within the university community.
Professor Asagba noted that the university would not permit any activity capable of disrupting peace, endangering lives, or compromising the security of students, staff, and visitors.
The bulletin advised all students, especially final-year students, to desist from organizing or participating in sign-out parties or any form of unruly celebration on any of the university’s campuses.
It further stated that any student found violating the directive would be deemed to have committed misconduct and would face disciplinary measures in accordance with the university’s regulations.
The sanctions, according to the bulletin, include rustication for up to two semesters, as provided in the Students’ Union Constitution and other extant university regulations.
To ensure strict compliance, Professor Asagba directed the university’s security personnel to arrest and hand over any student found violating the directive for appropriate disciplinary action.
The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that the policy is part of his administration’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful academic environment and ensuring that the examination period is free from activities capable of threatening public safety or disrupting university operations.
While acknowledging the excitement that accompanies the completion of academic programmes, the university maintained that celebrations must be conducted responsibly and in ways that do not interfere with the rights, safety, and well-being of others.
The latest directive underscores the university management’s resolve to uphold discipline and protect lives and property across the institution as the academic session gradually comes to an end.
Members of the university community have been urged to comply fully with the directive, as management warned that no student found violating the order would be exempt from the prescribed disciplinary process.
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