Education

RSG To Construct New Convocation Arena For UNIPORT

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7 years ago

November 5, 2018

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has stated that the state government would construct a befitting convocation arena for the University of Port Harcourt.
Speaking, last Saturday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, when the Main Organising Committee of the West African Universities Games (WAUG) visited him, Wike asked the university to present the design and cost implications of the arena to the state government for further action.
He also directed the state Commissioner for Education, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja to take steps to connect the Elechi Amadi Complex completed by his administration for the university to electricity.
While expressing surprise that the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social Sciences buildings were yet to be completed, Wike said that his administration would continue to support the growth of University of Port Harcourt.
The governor expressed happiness that the West African Universities Games was holding in Port Harcourt; saying that the sports fiesta would further sell the state to the international community.
He said that Rivers State remains safe for national and international events, assuring that his administration would remain focused on the promotion of the state.
Wike assured that the state government would host all the athletes at the end of the sports fiesta on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Earlier, Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, Prof Ndowa Lale, had thanked the governor for assisting the university to host the games.
Lale said that the financial intervention of the Rivers State Government helped the University of Port Harcourt to escape heavy sanctions that would have been imposed on the institution if it had failed to host the sports fiesta.
The vice chancellor commended the Rivers State governor for several infrastructural interventions in the institution, and pleaded with him to approve the construction of a befitting convocation arena for the university.
The West African Universities Games are holding at the University of Port Harcourt between November 3 and November 10, 2018.

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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.