Education

Zonal Schools Board Promises Support To CBSS, Elelenwo

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11 years ago

August 4, 2014

The Obio/Akpor zonal
office of the Rivers State Secondary Schools Board (RSSSB), has pledged to urge the state government to upgrade facilities at the Community Boys Secondary School, Elelenwo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The Zonal Director, Mr S. O. Obilor who said this at the prize giving/graduation ceremony of the school said that the zonal office should continue to write to the government to improve the condition of the school.
Obilor attributed the high academic standard of the school to the excellent relationship among the staffers and students and charged the graduating students to remain good ambassadors wherever they found themselves.
Also speaking, the representative of Hon. D. K. Chinda, member representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sir Promise Amadi Francis, also urged the government to upgrade facilities at the school.
Francis who commended the management for the high level of discipline in the school further stressed the need for the old students association of the school to regularly identify with their alma mater.
He said that since inception, Community Boys Secondary School, Elelenwo has been providing quality students who have made the community proud and pledged the support of his office to the school.
In his address, the principal of the school, Elder Graham I. Oko-Jaja said that the school does not condone indiscipline. “Our students are becoming confident of themselves through lots of in house programmes that they are exposed to.”
Elder Oko-Jaja further said that the school has also introduced various orientation programmes geared towards attitudinal change, stressing that the situation has gone a long way in chcking all forms of lawlessness on the path of the student.
According to him, the school recently inaugurated a Financial Accounting Students’ Association which is now on Facebook.
“We also launched exam Ethics Committee in the school and the results is wonderful.
“We also have a committee that is responsible for the seizure of phones and other related technologies, thus minimizing distraction.
The Road Safety club is quite functional and many more,” he said.
The event featured the presentation of prizes to the best graduating students.

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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

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

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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.