Education

VC Faults Quota System In Nigerian Education

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14 years ago

September 11, 2011

The Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Nkpolu, Port Harcourt, Prof Barineme Fakae, has criticised the quota system adopted in the Nigerian educational programme saying it is counter-productive.

Prof. Fakae, who faulted quota system in Nigeria’s education, in an exclusive interview with The Tide recently, said as far as qualitative teaching and learning is concerned, quota system should not be applied in the institutions of learning.

The university don, noted that the system would not help the nation to grow educationally, stressing that it would rather kill the educational system.

According to him, “It is not good to use politics in running education, if you have the best teacher, he or she should be taken, no matter where he comes from. It is only in doing that, that would get to the desired position”, he advised.

“I think the quota system will not help us as a people. It will continue to kill our education. Let’s take the best and the merit should carry the day. We have done our post Unified Matriculation Examination (UME ) and the result would soon be released, without anybody influencing the list. No preferential list, not even from the Governor”, he said.

He noted that the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), has since 2004 not admitted more than 150 law students and regretted that the institution used to admit over 600 even when the carrying capacity is 150.

The vice chancellor noted that the teacher must know his student by name and that can only be possible if the teacher has a manageable capacity to handle.

He was optimistic that things will get better if only we can abide by the standard and vision of our founding fathers.

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Test

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1 week ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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Education

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

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2 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

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.

Education

Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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2 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

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.