Education

NBTE Approves College Of Health Technology For NYSC Scheme

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14 years ago

January 30, 2012

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) had approved that the graduates of the College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun, be admitted into the NYSC scheme.

The Provost of the College, Dr Tunji Daodu, told newsmen in Ilese-Ijebu on Wednesday, that the graduating students would be enrolled into the next batch of the NYSC.

Daodu explained that the approval was a major feat for the college, stressing that it would be the first time in the history of the college that its graduates would participate in the scheme.

He said more than 200 graduating students from the Department of Dental Technology, Dental Therapy, Environmental Health Technology and Public Health Nurses would participate in the scheme.

“The approval for the college graduating students to participate in the NYSC would serve as a big boost and source of encouragement for prospective students,’’ he said.

Daodu, who is also the Chairman of Provosts of Health Technology in Nigeria, said the college was approved for the scheme due to its transformation from a professional to an academic institution.

“We earned this approval from NBTE due to our transformation from a professional institution to an academic institution. The reason our students were not being allowed to participate in the scheme before now was because we were purely a professional institution.

“However, that has changed now because our students graduate with two certificates, they have academic certificates issued by the college and professional certificates issued by the professional body.

“And it is the academic nature of our courses as approved by NBTE and statutory regulatory body that entitled our students to henceforth, be participating in the scheme.

“Our college will be the first in the country to be mobilising graduating students for NYSC and I am proud of that.’’

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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.