Education

Wike Tasks Corps Members On Commitment

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7 years ago

August 13, 2018

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has charged corps members serving in the state to be committed and concentrate on the programmes of the scheme in order to abreast themselves with the leadership obligations that await them after their service year.
The state governor also urged them to be law-abiding and take all the instructions seriously and added that the exercise will introduce them to the various issues relating to good governance as well as national security among other.
The state Chief Executive stated this while speaking during the official opening and swearing in ceremony of the 2018 Batch B Stream I corps members deployed to the state at Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area of the state.
Represented on the occasion by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Kenneth Kobani, the governor stated that the skills gained from the camp would be required for the provision of legal services to the less privileged, sensitisation of public on fundamental human rights and enhancing educational standards of their host communities. Wike frowned at the attitude of hoodlums who vandalised the properties belonging to the NYSC in the camp and re-assured corps members in the state of their security as well as the commitment of the state government to enhance their welfare.
The state chief executive however, announced the donation of 100KIA generating power plant to boost power supply in the camp.
Also speaking, the state Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Chinwendu Chukwu lauded the resilience and dedication of corps members in the on-going orientation camp, adding that programmes of the scheme would prepare them during their service year.
He used the opportunity to thank the state government for the donation of 100KVA generating plant for the NYSC camp.

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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.