Education

Lawmaker Assures On Adult Education

Published

11 years ago

October 20, 2014

Federal Lawmaker
Restates Commitment To Adult Literacy Programme
The lawmaker representing Port Harcourt Federal Constituency II in the National Assembly Hon Bomo Blessing Nsiegbe has restated her commitment to improving the level of literacy in her constituency.
Speaking during the commissioning of an Ultra Modern Adult Education Centre, Hon Nsiegbe said that Adult Education was at the core of her programme even before she was elected to the National Assembly.
She said that the centre would help to improve the quality of education in Rumuwoji community and described it as fulfillment of her electioneering promises to the people.
Meanwhile, Hon Nsiegbe has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for identifying with victims of the recent Mile 1 Market fire disaster .
She said that because of the enormous damages caused by the incident, she moved a motion on the hour of the Federal House of Representatives to draw the attention of the Federal Government to the plight of the victims and expressed gratitude to the president for his prompt response to the plight of the victims.
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Alhaji Mohammed Sani Sidi said that the incident should serve as a wakeup call for people to always comply with fire safety.
Alhaji Sidi said that the gesture by the President is to alleviate the sufferings of victims of the disaster.
The programme featured the presentation of over N250 million to the victims of the fire disaster by the National Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Muuzu Onbehalf of the president.

Pro-Chancellor, University of Calabar, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (left), in a handshake with the Executive Secretary, National Universties Commission, Prof. Julius Okojie, at a Conference of Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities (Cpc), in Abuja recently. With them is the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, University of Ibadan, Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo. Photo: NAN

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1 week ago

November 17, 2025

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

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2 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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2 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.