Education

Southernton Poly Matriculates 28 Students

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7 years ago

July 23, 2018

A total of 28 students matriculated at the maiden matriculation ceremony of Southernton Polytechnic, Egbeta-Ewoma in Bayelsa State.
The epoch-making occasion which took place at the lecture auditorium of the polytechnic, Yenagoa campus annex, last Friday had 16 students in the Department of School of Industrial Technology, nine in School of Craft and Design Technology and two in School of Home and Hospitality Management while one matriculated in School of Agro and Allied Production Technology.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman, Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of the polytechnic, King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo, enjoined the pioneer students of the school to count themselves lucky and take their studies seriously.
King Nimenibo who is also the Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State opined that skills and vocational education is key to the nation’s development and further advised them to ensure they achieve their heart desires and come out successfully in their chosen careers to make the institute proud.
He charged the school authorities and lecturers to do their best in imparting good morals and educational upbringing to the students and assured that he would use his position to ensure that the school grows rapidly.
The Traditional Ruler thanked them for bestowing on his the chairman governing council and pro-chancellor of the institute and expressed profound gratitude, while assuring that he would do everything humanly possible to assist and commended the originator of the institute and the management for the honour done him.
At the ceremony, Chief Wokoma Amba-Kwani was also honoured as a member of the Governing Council while the portrait of the pro-chancellor and chairman, Governing council of the institute was also unveiled as part of the highlights of the day, while Chief Solomon Ibiayemie Koru of Bolo Kingdom was among dignitaries that attended the ceremony.

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2 weeks ago

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.