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Agip Commissions Six Classroom Blocks In Omoku

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As part of efforts to boost education at the primary foundation level, the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), has commissioned a six classroom blocks at Obieti 11 Community Primary School in Omuku, Headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State.

Inaugurating the six classroom blocks, NAOC General Manager, District, Giovanni Salvini,  represented by the Assistant Manager, Communication and Government Laison, Mrs Grace Okpoyo, said that this was the second time in six months Agip is commissioning six classroom blocks in primary schools in Omoku – St. Mary’s Primary School and Obieti 11 Community Primary School.

She attributed the success of the project to the long standing relationship that exist between Omoku community and Nigerian Agip Oil Company and its joint venture partners, noting that the desire and importance Agip places on the foundational development of the children in the community through education, is in tandem with the company’s policy to promote human capacity development in the host communities, as well as empower members of the host communities by awarding such contracts to indigenous contractors.

She assured that NAOC and its joint venture partners would continue to partner in the development of Omoku Town in particular and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) in general through the provision of people-oriented projects in the area.

In his remarks, the Chairman Omoku Central Community Development Committee, Barr. Christ Amadike, while thanking Agip for promoting education in the area, pointed out that the completed and inaugurated six classroom block was not installed with modern facilities, like fan and borehole water to facilitate the flushing of the toilet WCs.

He urged NAOC to include in their subsequent contracts a 3-year maintenance period, to enable it serve for a reasonable period, as he assured that Omoku will continue to keep peace with the existing peace among the stakeholders.

The representative of ONELGA Council chairman, the council secretary, Hon. Clever Orukwowo, described human development as the development of the nation, saying that Agip has done well in promoting education and rural development in the area.

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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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