Education

RSG Hails NYSC On Fight Against Illiteracy

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11 years ago

August 11, 2014

The Rivers State Govern
ment has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in the state for its giant strides in the fight against illiteracy.
Rivers State Governor, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi made the commendation last Thursday during the dwearing-in-ceremony of the 2014 Batch ‘B’ Corps members at Nonwa-Gbam in Tai Local Government Area.
Amaechi who noted that education remained the bedrock of a society said the NYSC has helped to upgrade the standard of the education in the state Universal Basic Education scheme.
In his words, “the people of Rivers State are appreciative of your gallant roles towards national and indeed the state development especially in the fight against illiteracy through participation in the Universal Basic Education (UBE) as well as provision of skilled man- power for our educational institutions”.
While lauding the NYSC predecessors for their cooperation with the state in achieving the dreams of the present policy of the scheme, Amaechi expressed hopes that the batch ‘B’ 2014 corps members would continue from where their predecessors stopped in the development of the state’s education sector.
The governor also noted that the establishment of the NYSC scheme by the founding fathers was a wise decision in mobilising the youths towards national re-orientation and development, adding that it would serve as a medium for national unity and integration while trying to ensure the even distribution of needed professional manpower for the educational institutions.
He said the orientation course was designed to prepare the corps members for the challenges they would face during the service year and urged them to lay a solid and reliable base for a successful, fruitful and rewarding service year.
Declaring the orientation course programme open, the governor further enjoined the corps members to relate fairly with their colleagues and members of host communities for shared experiences and expertise.

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Education

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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Education

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

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3 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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3 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.