Education

NDU Tasks Firms On Hostels, Lecture Halls

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12 years ago

June 17, 2013

The Vice Chancellor of Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, Bayelsa State , Prof Humphrey Ogoni has appealed to corporate organizations in the state to build more hostels and lecture halls in the institution as part of their contribution towards manpower development in the country.

He made the appeal Wednesday during the commissioning of lecture halls built by the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) and its joint venture partners at NDU campus, Amassoma.

The Vice Chancellor stated that part of the challenge facing the institution was lack of hostels, inadequate lecture halls and other infrastructures.

The VC commended NAOC for bailing the schools out and urged other corporate organisations to emulate the gesture assuring that the structure would be judiciously utilised.

The Baylesa State Ministry of Environment representative, Ezekiel Adike, lauded NAOC for complementing the state government’s efforts toward providing a conducive learning environment in schools.

Speaking at the occasion, the Group General Manager, National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Engr Chinaka Mac Nwogu said the project was a fruit of partnership aimed at complementing government’s drive towards providing qualitative education and other basic infrastructures to the citizenry.

Representative of Alliance Oil PSC, Chief Samuel Onyenwe of OANDO, said the project was supported by the body with a view to improving the quality of education in the country.

NAOC General Manager District, Massimo Insulla represented by the Public Relations, Communication and Government Liaison Manager, Prince Nwachuku Obi, said the investment in education in host communities was a testament of the importance the NAOC/NNPC and its PSC partners attached to education as the bedrock of development.

He said that the project would go a long way in facilitating the growth of education, and advised the beneficiary to strengthen and sustain the cordial relationship between NAOC/NNPC and its PSC partners and NDU, urging the school to maintain peace so as to attract more development projects.

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3 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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

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4 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

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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.

Education

Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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4 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

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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.