Education

Elechi Amadi Poly Plans Confab On Environment

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7 years ago

September 3, 2018

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Captain Elechi Amadi chapter says the 2018 Annual Conference of the institution will begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and end Friday, 7, 2018.
The theme of the four-day conference is “Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects” and has other 31 sub-themes.
A programme of events as released by the organisers and signed by the chairman, Central Organizing Committee, Dr. C. Y. Chuku and the secretary, Dr. M. Elechi indicates that the programme would hold at the Polytechnic’s Conference hall each day, adding that Tuesday, September 4, 2018 would be the arrival/registration date, while the opening ceremony and key note/lead paper presentations would take place on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
According to the statement, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Paul-Worika, Dean of Law, University of Port Harcourt will be the keynote speaker, while Prof. Kyrian Ayiba Otong, Head of Department, Philosophy, University of Calabar would present the lead paper for the conference on Wednesday, 5th September, 2018.
The statement further urged participants who wish to make presentations to submit well-researched papers of not more than 15 pages including abstracts of not more than 250 words using 12 point font size on Times New Romans with title, name(s) affiliate institution(s), contact phone number and email address on the front page.
It further said all paper must be submitted online via Microsoft attachment to: ceap.asupconference@gmail.com, while a hard copy and CD or flash drive should be forwarded to Dr. C. Y. Chuku or Dr. M. Elechi, adding that each participant can only submit and present a maximum of two papers.
The statement however, disclosed that Dr. Moses T. Bakpo, AsuP Chairman of hte institution will be the host, while Dr. Samuel B. Kalagbor, Rector of hte polytechnic will be the chief host.

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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

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.