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PH Poly, Institute To Partner On Curriculum Dev

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The Rector of the Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Dr Sam Kalagbor, has said that the school will partner with the Nigerian Institute of  Surveyors (NIS) in curriculum development.
The rector stated this while receiving a delegation of the state chapter of the institute during an official visit to the Port Harcourt Polytechnic last Thursday.
He thanked the chairman and members of the state chapter of the institute for the donation of digital training, teaching aids and academic literature to the school, and assured that the polytechnic will make judicious use of the donated materials.
He further urged for stronger collaboration between the institute and the polytechnic especially in areas of students’ practical and continuous training in line with the requirements of the National Board for Technical Education, (NBTE).
He assured the commitment of the polytechnic towards achieving its statutory mandate of developing middle skill manpower and functional training for the Nigeria’s industrial sector,
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman, state chapter of the Nigeria Institute of Surveyors, Surveyor Joseph Amadi said that the visit was to identify with the school and lend professional support to academic development.
He commended the polytechnic for making Surveying a full fledged department in the school, noting that the initiative would help in training more surveyors in the society.
The chairman emphasised the importance of surveyors in the society, describing the discipline as critical to the development of every sector of the Nigerian economy.
He pointed out that the neglect of surveying in constructions and design plans, was responsible for  major challenges faced in the society, such as flooding, building collapse, defective designs, among others. The chairman also called on professional bodies to partner with the polytechnic to enhance quality delivery in academic objectives.

 Teneh Beemene

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

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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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