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Amaechi Inaugurates New RSUST Campus Committee

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Determined to build a world- class institution, the Rivers State government has inaugurated a 12-member Project Advisory Committee (PAC), for the new campus of the state University of Science and Technology (RSUST) in Port Harcourt.

Performing the inauguration on Friday, the Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said the PAC members, who were carefully chosen as seasoned professionals in different fields are expected to play significant roles in the construction and development of the new campus.

Governor Amaechi, who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant and Project Director for the new RSUST Campus, Mrs Vivienne Braide, said the PAC members as key stakeholders are to evaluate, deliberate and provide high quality inputs and recommendations for the timely and cost effective execution of construction works.

The governor disclosed that the vision of the new RSUST is to be ranked among the best 1,000 universities in the world by 2020, that will ultimately be a foreign exchange earning investment for the government and good people of Rivers State.

He hinted that the master plan for the new campus has been produced while Zerock Construction Company has been engaged to carry out infrastructural construction works at the site within the Greater Port Harcourt area.

Governor Amaechi, charged the PAC to also formulate an effective frame work for developing a viable mechanism for non-government funding of turn key construction works, maintenance, operation and business management of identified sub-projects of the RSUST new campus development project, through viable cost-effective public private partnership (PPP).

Responding, the Chairman of the New RSUST Campus project Advisory Committee (PAC), Mr Jamaiyi William –West, thanked the governor for giving them the opportunity to serve the state.

Mr William-West promised that  the special qualities that attracted their appointment into the committee would be utilised to justify the confidence reposed on them and write their names in the history book of the state.

Other members of the committee are, Albert Dokubo, Edmund Altraide, Asuquo Ntuen, Dennis Dania, Mrs I. David West, Chief L. Badom, Mrs M. Wakama, Mr I.T. Senebo, representatives of RSUST and Ministry of Finance while Mrs Ann Olumide is to serve as secretary.

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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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Opobo students honours Fmr LGA boss for education development 

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The leadership of the National Union of Opobo Students (NUOS) has honoured a former Chairman of Opobo Nkoro Local Government Area,  Warisenibo Maclean Bethel Uranta , for his contributions and leadership legacy that has continued to resonate and impact the people of the Local Government Area till date.
In presenting the award of honour to Warisenibo Uranta in Port Harcourt over the weekend in port Harcourt , the National President of NUOS, Comrade Godswill Kelefini Ogolo, said that the union had taken time to review the various past  administrations of the Local Government Area, and came up with the conclusion that Maclean Uranta’s administration was one whose impact is still very much felt by the people,  hence the award.
Comrade Ogolo, who listed some of the achievements of the Warisenibo Maclean Uranta’s administration, thanked the former council chairman for leaving a legacy that will continue to remain memorable in the area.
The students’ inscription on the award plaque read in part that the award is, ” In recognition of your exemplary leadership,  visionary services and unwavering dedication to the growth and the empowerment of students and people of Opobo Nkoro .”
The students went further to say that ” Your impactful contributions have built a legacy of progress, inspiration,  and community development that continue to shape future generations.”
The Opobo students concluded by saying that ” This award stands as a tribute to your enduring influence and commitment to excellence in service.”
Responding,Warisenibo Maclean Bethel Uranta,  who was short of words, profusely thanked the leadership of the students’ body for finding him fit for the award over eleven years since he left office .
The former council chairman thanked God for the grace,  enablement,  and opportunity to serve at the level he did serve to do what do what he did.
Warisenibo Uranta said that the little he achieved was due to his conviction that opportunities in leadership must be used to honour a divine injunction of serving humanity and God by doing what God will be happy with.
The former Chairman then admonished the students to see every leadership opportunity as a moment to serve and a training ground to equip themselves for higher and more honourable services to the glory of God Almighty.
The leadership of NUOS also used the opportunity of the award to intimate the former council chairman of the union’s forthcoming convention billed to hold in December,  2025.
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