Education

Rivers UBE Warns Contractors On Project Completion

Published

15 years ago

February 28, 2011

Rivers State Universal

Basic Board (UBE ) has charged contractors handling UBE projects across the 23 Local Governments Area (LGAs) in Rivers Stat e to ensure early completion of the projects or risk losing them.

Speaking during the bid opening exercise for the assessment of the 2007/2008/2009 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) counterpart fund held at the Board’s head office in Port Harcourt recently, the Executive Chairman of the State Board, Sir Alli Oruitemeka appealed to prospective contractors to endeavour to live up to expectation, assuring that the board would continue to partner with outstanding contractors .

Represented by the board member 1, Hon. Lucky Ugochukwu Worluh, the chairman urged the contractors not to compromise quality in the course of carrying out their jobs and called on those who may not be successful at the end of the exercise to accept the development in the spirit of sportsmanship and never be deferred knowing that the exercise is all about luck.

He reminded the contractors that the assessment of future fund would be based on the early completion of the already awarded jobs, enjoining them to assist the board by making sure that they deliver the job on time and according to specification.

Sir, Oruitemeka, however, warned that the board would not hesitate to punish any contractor found wanting.

Also speaking, the Board Member 11, Hon. Dominic Planen, advised the contractors to ensure that jobs given to them are done accurately and on time, warning against the use of inferior materials for the jobs.

While urging those who may lose the job to see the bid opening exercise as a game of luck, Hon. Pianen noted that no erring contractor would go unpunished and called for their maximum cooperation.

Sogbeba Dokubo

Education

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Published

3 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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Education

Nigeria to Train Electric Vehicle Technicians through NOUN-Auto Clinic Partnership

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4 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has partnered with Auto Clinic Center to train electric vehicle technicians, in a bid to address unemployment and boost the country’s economy.

The partnership was announced during the virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric Vehicle and Auto Diagnostics, held in Kaduna.

Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice Chancellor of NOUN, who was represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Technology Innovation and Research, Prof. Christine Ofulue, commended the innovative efforts of the Center and expressed gratitude to the partners and participants.

“This virtual flag-off of Course 2 of the Certificate in Electric Vehicles and Auto Diagnostics, facilitated by Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) of the university, is a collaboration between NOUN and the Auto Clinic Center, Abuja,” she said.

The registrar, National Open University of Nigeria, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, expressed gratitude for the contributions and reiterated the significance of the program in preparing individuals for the future of e-mobility.

“We are committed to promoting skill-based education aligned with national and global needs,” he said.

The CEO of Auto Clinic Center, Nathaniel Okwesiri, emphasized the need to create professional mechanics through a combination of graduate and non-graduate training.

“We are grateful for this opportunity and we believe that this program will help to build a strong national capacity for electric vehicle repair and innovation,” he said.

Professor Shehu Usman Adamu, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, emphasized the importance of the Auto Clinic Training Initiative in preparing technicians for the emerging world of electric vehicles, aligning with Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable mobility.

The keynote speaker, Prince Mustapha Mona Audu, CEO Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), highlighted the potential for Nigeria to become a leader in electric mobility, leveraging its large market and the continent’s need for sustainable transportation.

“Electric vehicles are the future, and Nigeria must be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said, announcing the donation of two electric vehicles to NOUN.

The event also announced upcoming programs in procurement management and professional child care, with the goal of fostering partnerships and addressing societal needs.

Education

Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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4 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

Management of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori has announced fatestfor the commencement of its 2025/2026 academic session.

?A statement by the acting registrar of the school, ThankGod Anyim Abalubu said full academic activities will commence from Monday November 10, 2025.

?Accordingly, “all those who applied and have been offered provisional admissions into the various programmes of the Polytechnic in (National Diploma ND and Higher National Diploma HND) are requested to visit the Admissions and Registration Unit of the Registry as well as the Information and Communications Technology Centre (ICTC) for their Clearance and Registration, ” the statement said.

?The statement added that these category of candidates are required to complete all the processes of clearance and registration within one week as lectures will commence on Monday, 17th November, 2025.