Education

MLSCN Inducts Three First Class Graduates, Others

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7 years ago

April 22, 2019

Three students with first class honours were among the 129 graduates of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University that were inducted by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.
The students who made the first class honours include, Violet Muosanya who had CGPA of (4.80), Chialuka Chidubem Akuta (4.56), and Nzochi Anthony (4.51).
Speaking at the induction/oath taking ceremony held at the University Amphitheater in Port Harcourt,Thursday the Acting Registrar and CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Sir Tosan Erhabour, commended the newly inducted graduates for their excellent performances, noting that their determination and hard work contributed to the completion of their studies.
Sir Erhaour charged them to protect the image of the profession and their institution, adding that they should avoid unethical practice that may lead to professional misconduct and withdrawal of their licence, even as he congratulated them for the academic feats achieved
Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Blessing C. Didia commended the Dean of the Faculty of Science and the Head, Department of Medical Laboratory Science for ensuring that the students of the department were prepared yearly for induction into the MLSCN.
Represented at the ceremony by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Boma Magnus Oruwari, the Vice Chancellor commended the inductees and charged them to do their analysis properly as they begin their internship, warning that they should not indulge in activities that may disgrace their families and the university.
Also speaking, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Valentine Omubo Pepple assured the leadership of MLSCN that the 129 graduands were tutored by experienced lecturers and were now fit to join the Council as Medical Laboratory Scientists
.On her part, the Head of Department of Medical Laboratory, Dr. Edna Ibegbulem noted that the Department which is the first to start a Bachelor’s degree programme in Medical Laboratory Science in the country has maintained academic/professional leadership and excellence, adding that the undergraduate programme has received full accreditation from both the MLSCN and the National Universities Commission, NUC.

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1 week ago

November 17, 2025

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

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2 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

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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.

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Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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2 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

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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.