Education

FG Inaugurates Committee On Contents, HND Curriculum

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12 years ago

May 12, 2014

The Federal Govern
ment recently in Abuja inaugurated a Technical Review Committee on Contents and Curriculum of Higher National Diploma (HND).
The Supervising Minister of Education,Chief Nyesom Wike, said the inauguration was part of government’s efforts to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).
Wike said the committee would review the curriculum and introduce a bridging course to pave way for the recognition of HND holders to reach the highest Grade Level in the public service.
The committee, he added, was to design a programme to enable the polytechnics to award B-Tech Degree which is equivalent to first degree.
He said former President Olusegun Obasanjo pronounced the removal of ceiling from the career progression of HND holders when dichotomy between HND and degree came up in 2005.
He said it was aimed at making their public service career to terminate at the same level with degree holders, adding that since then, government had made a lot of efforts towards removing the disparity existing between HND and Degree.
According to him, a decision was taken at the 34th NCE Meeting in Uyo in 2009 stating that HND is not an equivalent of first degree and that HND holders must adhere to existing bridging process in the course of their career to enable them progress.
The Minister said the Federal Ministry of Education was, therefore, given the mandate to have clear-cut guidelines of the bridging process.
He said the ministry proposed that for HND holders to enhance their career progression, they should obtain professional qualification, post graduate diploma and go through a bridging programme.
Wike said members of the committee had three weeks to conclude the assignment.
The members were drawn from the ministry and some of its agencies, labour organisations, office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation and ASUP.
President of ASUP, Dr Chibuzo Asomugha, commended the Federal Government for inaugurating the committee as part of its efforts to resolve the strike.
Asomugha, however, said the setting up of the committee was not a way of placating ASUP, but a way of addressing the core issues in the education sector.

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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

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3 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.

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Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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3 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.