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Provost of the proposed Bayelsa State College of Education, Okpoama, Dr R.K. Meindinyo told staff to get set for challenges that would be associated with effecitive running of the institution.

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Provost of the proposed Bayelsa State College of Education, Okpoama, Dr R.K. Meindinyo  told staff to get set for challenges that would be associated with effecitive running of the institution.

Meindinyo, who stated this at the end of a two-day retreat held for academic and administrative staff of the college, said the retreat was organised with the main objectives of preparing them for the task ahead as a new institution.

He stressed the need for the management to ensure the sustenance of the existing mutual relationship, and therefore stressed the need for them to live up to expectations.

He contended that this would bring the harmonious environment required in the college community necessary to build an institution of note aimed at achieving he missing link in the educational development of the state.

The Provost, expressed regret  that 14 years after the creation of the state, it cannot boast of an institution for training the trainers of qualified teachers, which has resulted in the poor performance in the education sector.

While advising the participants to put of the state what they have learnt in proper use, he commended the State House of Assembly for passing the enabling Laws establishing the college.

In his speech, Chairman of Brass Local Government Council, Chief Ngo Sylva commended the State Government for its wisdom to establish the College in the area, and pledged the willingness of his council to assist the young college in any way possible.

Among dignitaries who presented paper during the retreat were Prof. Augustine Nte of Rivers State University of Education, Port Harcourt, Dr. A.O. Fediora, Dean College of Education, Warri, and Mr Ubong Bassey, Deputy Provost, Federal College of Education,Technical, Omoku.

Also at the occasion were Dr Guagha M. Berezi, Registrar and Kakate D. Tarila, Bursar of the college were among other senior staff that grace the retreat.

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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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