Education

Monarch Honours Educationists

Published

12 years ago

January 6, 2014

The Onye Ishi Etche, Eze Emmanuel Opurum (JP) has honoured three prominent educationists in Etche land with chieftaincy titles.

Those honoured were Prof. Paul Eke, the Head of Sociology Department, University of Port Harcourt, Engineer Joseph Amaechi of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt and the Principal of Government Secondary School, Ozuzu Etche in Etche Local Government Area, Chief Eugene Njoku.

Eze Opurum said the honour was in appreciation of their immense efforts towards upliftment of Etche land through their career in education sector.

The royal father noted that those installed were unanimously presented to his palace by their communities and that after proper screening, they were found fit for the honour.

Prof Paul Eke was honoured with the title of Ihe I of Etche land, Engineer Joseph Amaechi was honouredwith the title of Ogbugaa I of Isu Etche while Chief Eugene Njoku was honoured witht eh title of Ochi Oha I of Akpoku town.

They received certificates of recognition, staff of authority and other traditional paraphernalia from the majesty who also charged them to be fair to all and to always discharge their duties with the fear of God.

Our correspondent who covered the coronation ceremony said the event was graced by who-is-who in Etche land especially the academics.

Responding, Chief Eugene Njoku commended the people of Akpoku for reposing confidence in him and promised to do his best for the upliftment of Akpoku town.

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Education

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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.