Education

RSG Lauds RSU, Students’ Relationship

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8 years ago

October 9, 2017

The Rivers State Government has expressed happiness over the synergy that exists between the management and students of the State- owned Rivers State University in recent times.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon Emmanuel Aguma, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) made the commendation during the inauguration of the new executive of the Students Union Government (SUG) at the university’s auditorium in Port Harcourt over the weekend.
The State Attorney-General who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs Florence Fiberesima attributed the peaceful atmosphere witnessed in the institution in recent times to the harmonious relationship existing between the management and the students.
Aguma expressed satisfaction with the rising profile of the institution among other universities in the country and lauded the authorities for the introduction of e-voting during the just concluded students election.
The commissioner while thanking the students for the various feats achieved in the school warned them against disobiedience of law and order in the school and the state at large.
Earlier in his address at the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of RSU, Prof Blessing Didia used the opportunity to thank the electoral committee led by the Director of Students Affairs, Dr Zep Obipi for ensuring a free and fair poll during the election.
Didia promised that the university management under his watch will continue to remain neutral during SUG elections and charged the new students leadership to be focused and desist from acts capable of disrupting the relative peace in the university.
In their various speeches, the new SUG President, Comrade Bestman Azunwo and the out-gone President, Comrade Alabi Daminabo commended the Vice Chancellor for his commitment to the development of the institution even as they pledged to assist the management in promoting peace in the university.
The climax of the event was the unveiling of the amended SUG Constitution as well as the administration of oath of office to the Students Union Government officials.

Akujobi Amadi & Iniobong Umoh

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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

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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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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.