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Science & Tech Dev Expert Calls For Curricullum Review

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An expert in Science and Technology Education, Dr Adetola H. Salam has called on the Federal Government to adopt Educational Curriculum Policy that will encourage children in both primary and secondary schools to develop their interests in fractional technology and contribute to the standardization of the nation’s economy.
Salam, the Executive Director and Founder of STEM Consulting Training and Social Innovation Limited gave the advice in her key-note address to declared open the “2019 Port Harcourt International Education Festival” held in Port Harcourt last Friday.
She said Nigeria’s economy was lagging behind the global economy compared to China and Japan due to poor educational curriculum to train young people at basic levels.
According to her, China become a dominant country in the world in area of science and technology because of its effort made to train children in science and technology.
Salam attributed criminality and unemployment to lack of training of children to make extra income with their knowledge after and while in schools.
She said Nigeria’s economy would continue to suffer crisis if millions of graduates coming out still depend on white collar jobs and government employment.
Earlier, the coordinator of the education festival , Mr Tony Adokiye Ekina said the 3rd Port Harcourt Education Festival was organized to provide educational support services and training aimed at transforming the country educational space.
Ekine said the two days event was organized to enlighten the public and schools on the importance of quality education to boost the country’s economy.
He called on participants to take advantage of the festival to contribute to the growth of education and become self-reliance economically.
The 2019 Port Harcourt Education Festival featured science and technology exhibition, seminar, and workshop for teachers, paper presentations, panel discussions, Awards and book presentations.
Also featured at the festival were schools debates, inter-schools cultural displays, among others.

 

Enoch Epelle

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

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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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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.
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