Education

Old Boys Task Member On Service Delivery

Published

5 years ago

May 3, 2021

The Old Boys Association,County Grammar School,Ikwerre/Etche, has called on one of its members, the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Govering Council, University of Port Harcourt, Senator Andrew Uchendu to strive towards using his presence to bring about development in the institution.
The group made the call during a courtesy visit on the Pro-Chancellor at his residence in Port Harcourt, recently.
In a statement signed by the Personal Media Aide to Uchendu, Zersmer Evans-Obi and made available to Journalists, the National President, County Grammar School Ikwerre/Etche Old Boys Association, Venerable Bekwele Wabara (Rtd), said the call became necessary following the peculiarity and efforts of its members in different positions in the state, urging the Pro-Chancellor to uphold same to move the university forward.
Represented by Prof. Emenike Wami, Wabara stressed the need for the Pro-Chancellor to keep the flag of the County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche flying by delivering on unique developmental services to the tertiary institution.
He said: “your presence in Unique Uniport should showcase more uniqueness. Let your presence bring in massive development and otherwise to the institution”.
The Old Boys Association President, who went memory lane, recalled how Senator Uchendu’s days as the Managing Director of former Risonpalm was still resounding in the people’s minds stressing the need for the repeat of same in the university.
He also charged the Pro-Chancellor to see the call as opportunity to serve humanity.
In his response, the Senator and Pro-Chancellor, who expressed satisfaction over the visit described himself as a proud product of the County Grammar School Ikwerre/Etche.
While noting that he was a beneficiary of the past leaders of the school, Uchendu said he would do all within his reach to ensure that the image of his Alma mater was not dimmed.
The Pro-Chancellor further called on both the state and federal governments to work out modalities on how to improve the students’ learning environment.
Prominent among the old boys were the former General Manager, Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), Mr Celestine Ogolo and Prince Sunday Omah.

By: King Onunwor

Education

Test

Published

2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

Test

Education

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

Published

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

Published

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.