Education

15 Students Win Ben-Kalio Essay Competition

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13 years ago

December 3, 2012

The eighth edition of the Ben-Kalio annual essay competition has ended in Port Harcourt with 15 students emerging winners.

A release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt last week and signed by the Acting President of Greenleaf Foundation, organizers of the competition, Mr. Masnasseh Jaja, indicates that over 50 students from 20 secondary schools participated in this year’s competition. The winners were also selected after a thorough screening by a committee of academic experts.

The release further stated that the 15 winners recorded the highest scores. It disclosed that brilliance and intelligent quotient of the students were tested and assessed through the essays.

Group Capt (rtd) Ben-Kalio essay competition is organised yearly to assist indigent students of Wakirike ethnic nationality, made up of Okrika and Ogu/Bolo local government areas as well as other ethnic groups in Rivers State, who have the zeal for education to enable them realize their life ambition.

A cash prize of N15,000 naira is paid to each of the winners to enable them continue their academic pursuit in institutions of their choice.

The release listed the winners of the competition as follows: Tobias O. Precious of The Kings College, Okochiri, Ismail Tamuno Diepriye, Comprehensive Secondary School, Ibaka, Berewariso Truth Tamunotonye, Ebenezer Bethel, Ekundayo J. Olusegun, Collins Chinedu David, all of Immaculate International Secondary School, Abuloma.

Others are: Wobianme Kurotamunobaraomie, Okrika National Secondary School, Okrika, Ogody Collins, Comprehensive Secondary School, Abuloma, Tam Gab Gabson, Kings College, Okochiri, Augustine Chidiebere, State Secondary School, Amadi-Ama, Lucky Technical College, Ele-Ogu, Godspower Abaku, Okrika National Secondary School, Okrika, Karibi George Kaine, Obiye Academy, Abuloma and Favour N. Okwuzie, The Kings College, Okochiri.

In a chat with our reporter later, Mr. Jaja further explained that the competition was also aimed at improving the academic standards of senior secondary schools, particularly in Okrika and Ogu/Bolo.

The sponsor of the competition, Group Captain Ben-Kalio, was once the Military Administrator of Yobe State.

Desmond Osueke

Education

Test

Published

1 week 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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3 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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3 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.