Education

Education Commissioner Emerges Best Performer

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11 years ago

September 22, 2014

The Rivers State Com
missioner for Education has emerged the “Best Performing commissioner” in 2014.
This is sequel to an award bestowed on her by the Garden City Advancement Award (GCAA) in Port Harcourt, recently .
The award was in recognition of her exceptional achievements and out standing contributions towards the development of Rivers State.
Represented by her Personal Assistant, Barrister Victoria Anyanwu, at the ceremony held at the Presidential Hotel, the Commissioner attributed the success of the Ministry of Education to the huge investment made by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi in the education sector.
She noted that whatever achievement recorded in the education sector of the state is done with the knowledge that education is on the priority list of the Rivers State government.
Earlier, the Principal Partner, Garden City Advancement Award, Koyoyo Robinson, stated that the Garden City Award was aimed at recognizing notable patriots and distinguished organizations that have contributed in the past and present to the advancement of the state in such areas as academics, health care, social infrastructure, science and technology, humanities, aviation, transportation, oil and gas reform, power. He further stated that the Garden City Advancement Award is about keeping the Nigerian dream alive.
On his part, the keynote speaker, Benson Uwheru, who deliberated on the topic “Laying the Right Foundation for Enduring Peace and Development in the Niger Delta,” advised the government to fulfill their campaign promises and show utmost integrity and transparency in all that they do.
He also called on the citizens to hold their government accountable and responsible, “if we intend to lay the right foundations for enduring peace and development in Niger Delta”.
The theme of the 2014 Garden City Advancement Awards was “Celebrating Our People, Our Heritage”.

Education

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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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2 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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2 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.