Education

Party Chief Tasks Students On Drug Abuse

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7 years ago

July 16, 2018

Nigerian students and youths have been advised to shun drug abuse and trafficking.
Acting Public Relations Officer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers State, Pali-Alabo Maxwell Fubara gave the advice in Port Harcourt in an interview with journalists in Port Harcourt recently.
Fubara called on students to desist from drug abuse, stressing that the practice would destroy their future and make them ineffective in life. He commended the efforts of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in sensitising the people on the dangers of drug trafficking and abuse, emphasising that its effort is yielding positive results.
Cautioning the youths especially students to be wary of the company they keep, he warned them on choosing friends, saying that the greatest pressure they face in resisting drug abuse would come from their peers.
The PDP image-maker further described drug as a small poison that is used in curing illness, warning that every drug can cause damage to the body system when abused. He also lauded the NDLEA for its campaign against drug abuse and trafficking, urging parents to pay attention to their children because communication was important.
He stated that the United Nations in its wisdom thought it wise that the children should be listened to.
According to him, “It is good that the children are in tune with the agency. We need to hear their own side of the story”.
Fubara disclosed that the agency should vigorously tackle the menace of drug abuse from foundation, urging the people to join hands with the NDLEA in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, noting that it is a fight that involves all.
He, however, used the opportunity to praise the support of government at all levels, describing Governor Nyesom Wike as the pillar of the NDLEA in Rivers State.
Some of the youths and students who spoke to The Tide on the 2018 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Port Harcourt, emphasised that children should not be left alone but listened to by their parents, noting that it would promote bonding and sense of protection for the child.

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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

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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3 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.