Education

2,000 Rivers Teachers To Benefit From Promotion Arrears

Published

10 years ago

December 7, 2015

An estimated 2000
teachers in Rivers State are billed to be paid their promotion arrears from 2009 – 2010.
Some of the affected teachers disclosed this to The Tide midweek, stating that they had been assured by the State Government.
Two of the teachers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that they had gone through the verification exercise which ended last week following the appointment of an 11-man committee by the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to investigate the non-payment of promotion arrears of teachers/staff of Senior Secondary School Board from 2009 and 2010.
“We have suffered since 2009 due to the non-payment of our promotion arrears. Nothing was done about it even when we made all efforts for the previous government to pay us.
“That is why we are happy that just few months after his being sworn in as Governor (Gov) Wike has decided that he is going to pay us. The fact that he listened to our short plea is indicative that he will pay”, they said.
When The Tide contacted chairman of the 11-man committee, Dr Godpower A. I. Nwogu, he affirmed that the committee was working assiduously to ascertain the genuine cases in order to make their report to the Governor.
Dr Nwogu, who is a commissioner II, in the State Civil Service Committee revealed that as at press time about 1500 teachers had been confirmed and that the number is likely to increase to 2000 and beyond.
The Tide’s investigation revealed that following the inability of the previous leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state to pursue the payment under the immediate past government, the present NUT leadership met with the State Governor on the issue.
Sequel to the meeting, the Governor set up the 11 –man committee to carryout a verification exercise to ascertain the actual number of teachers involved.
Other members of the committee are: Sir Mike Elechi, John Bamson, Ohuo Uche Uche Fred and Nkpogene O. Lucky.
Others are Okechukwu Nwadiukwu, Ody Patience Azubuike and Cyril Amaewhule. The rest are Nwala Innocent, Douglas, T. G. as well as Kinikanwo Elechi.

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Published

7 days ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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Education

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

Published

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

Published

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.