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RSUST, RSSDA Collaborate On Agric Dev

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versity of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt is set to collaborate with the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA), on agricultural development.
Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University, Professor Blessing Chimezie Didia, expressed the institution’s readiness towards the proposed collaboration with RSSDA in agriculture, recently when he paid a courtesy visit on the new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Agency, Mr Lawrence Pepple.
While stating the contributions of RSUST in agricultural development in the state, Professor Didia reminded the agency of an existing memorandum of understanding (MoU), which gave RSSDA the right to see the university’s Teaching and Research Farm at Onne, noting that the land was yet to be fully harnessed for the purpose it was released.
Professor Didia called on the leadership of RSSDA to urgently implement the terms of the MoU to put the land into maximum usage, assuring that the  university was willing to support with the required expertise in agricultural research.
In his response, Mr Pepple thanked the  VC for the visit, describing it as “home coming”.
The CEO noted that when he took over as head of the Agency in December 2015, he studied the assets and liabilities of RSSDA and found out that the MoU signed with the University for the development of the Teaching and Research Farm was supposed to be of mutual benefit to the two parties.
He assured the VC that the agency will not relent in fulfilling her own part of the MoU, and also used the forum to reiterate the Agency’s commitment towards the development of agriculture, especially in rural areas.
Mr Pepple further stressed that RSSDA is currently encouraging people to look beyond oil and refocus on their new slogan, which according to him is “There is no oil”, we must till the land.
The Agency under my leadership will continue to bring sustainable development closer to the people through agriculture.  RSSDA needs the collaboration of institutions of higher learning, like RSUST to achieve her vision, he said.
High point of the courtesy visit was the setting up of a joint technical committee to work out modalities for the renewed collaboration.

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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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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.
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