Education

Wike Deserves Second Term – Prof Didia

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8 years ago

April 16, 2018

The Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University (RSU) Port Harcourt, Prof Blessing Chimezie Didia has said the governor of the state, Chief Nyesom Wike has performed very well and deserves a second term in office.
Didia stated this while playing host to the leadership of Wike Solidarity Movement in his office in Port Harcourt, Thursday led by the Director-General of the group, Sudo Nwijo.
The Vice Chancellor expressed satisfaction with the landmark projects executed by the state chief executive within the three years of his administration, adding that the governor’s feat has positively impacted on the socio economic development of the state.
According to him, the people of the state are happy with the various achievements of the governor and would in any way contemplate for any alternative in 2019 and lauded the group for galvanising strong support for the governor through their moblisation drive.
Earlier in his speech, the leader of the group, Mr Sudo Nwiju told the Vice Chancellor that plans have been concluded to inaugurate what he called “Club 18” among all the institutions of higher learning in the state with the aim to mobilise students for the governor’s re-election and support.
He used the opportunity to commend the vice chancellor on his development strides in the university, and added that Prof Didia had repositioned the university as one among the leading universities in the world within his short period in office.

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3 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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Education

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

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4 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

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4 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.