Education

RSUBEB Holds Capacity Workshop For Servicom Officers

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3 years ago

July 4, 2022

A one-day Sensitization and Capacity Building of Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board and the Local Government Education Authorities Servicom Committee Officers has come and gone with a call on the participants to ensure that the right thing is done after the training.
A press statement by the Chief Press Secretary of the Board Okechukwu Geoffrey said the training took place at the Board Headquarters over the weekend adding that the director Special Programme, Mrs Flora Timon, advised them to take the training seriously and ensure that they delivered quality service at their various local government areas.
The atatement stated that the director while thanking the participants for participating in the capacity building training, informed them that Rivers SUBEB was the first among the 36 states of the federation to submit work plan after the training at Abuja held last November and commended the Executive Chairman of the Board Ven. Fyneface Ndubuisi Akah for his visionary and purposeful leadership.
Also speaking, Mrs Stella Benson (Servicom presidency Abuja) described Servicom slogan as ‘ Government’s solution and answer to poor public service delivery.
Benson who also was a resource person at the training further maintained that Servicom is all about service delivery as well as doing what we are employed to do and expressed hope that at the end of the training Servicom would be established in all the LGEAs of the state to ensure service delivery.
Some of the participants who spoke also commended government for organising the training which they said would go a long way to repositioning the system.

By: Akujobi Amadi

Education

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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Education

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.