Education

Principal Hails CBN Over Projects Execution At FGC

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5 years ago

April 5, 2021

The Principal, Government College, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Mr Idris Ohimege, has lauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its intervention projects at the institution.
He also hailed the State Government and some of the old boys of the school for contributing positively to the development of the school.
Ohimege made the commendation in an interview with the The Tide source on Friday in Keffi.
He said that the intervention projects by the CBN and alumni of the school would not only create an enabling environment for learning and teaching but would also improve on the standard of education in the state.
The Tide recalls that the CBN inaugurated seven intervention projects in the college on March 31, including renovation of Kaduna House Hostel, some blocks of classrooms, construction of new hostel building in Katsina Ala House, dinning, kitchen, assembly hall and students clinic.
He said that the intervention projects would also go a long way in complementing government efforts at restoring the lost glory of the college.
“I want to commend the CBN for its intervention efforts toward improving on the standard of education in the school.
“It will go a long way in improving on the standard of education by creating an enabling environment for learning and teaching,” he said.
The principal also commended the state government for its commitment towards the development of the college and other schools in the state.
He noted that the state government and some old boys commitments in the school has improved on the standard of education in the school.
“I want to use this medium to commend the state government for being up and doing in improving on the standard of education in the institution.
“The state governmemt has provided beds, furniture and mattresses, among others.
“I commend their efforts and I appeal for more in order to improve on the standard of education in the institution.
“I am commending the intervention by Keffi Old Boys Association (KOBA). Some of the alumni are contributing positively to the development of the institution and I call for its sustenance,” he said.
Ohimege, however, appealed for total renovation of the school laboratories and some structures in the school.
The principal assured of adequate management of facilities and other infrastructure in the college to ensure their durability.

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1 week ago

November 17, 2025

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

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2 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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2 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.