Connect with us

Education

I’ll Make Kogi Educational Hub Of Northern Nigeria – Jones

Published

3 years ago

on

The Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Wemi Jones, says  Gov. Yahaya Bello’s administration will make the state an educational hub of excellence in Northern Nigeria.
Jones gave the assurance on Saturday after an inspection  of  ongoing construction sites of (Gov. Yahaya Bello)  GYB Model Science Schools and Technical Colleges in Okene, Okehi and Kabba/Bunu Local Government Areas of Kogi.
He stressed that the governor had given topmost priority to education especially Science, Technology,  Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Today, we have inspected ongoing construction projects of GYB Model science secondary school, Iruvucheva in Okene, Government Technical College, Oboroke in Okehi, and we are here at GYB Model science school, Okebukun in Kabba/Bunu LGA.
“The other one we have not visited is located at Government Technical College, Idah.
“We are using a stone to kill several birds with the siting of a model science secondary school within a technical college.
“This will enable our students that attend the school to have access to technical and vocational training as well as very deep science education,” he said.
Jones noted that government would not build the University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), and not make effort to ensure that graduates from Kogi schools were eminently qualified to be admitted into the university.
“This is why the governor has seen that we need to strengthen the existing technical and science schools and also establish new ones.
“So that at the end of the day,  we will  have a good pool of students that can be absorbed into our universities.
“When you plan and prepare very well, the only result you get is success,” Jones said.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Education

Test

Published

2 weeks ago

on

November 17, 2025

By

Test

Continue Reading

Education

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

Published

3 weeks ago

on

November 10, 2025

By

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.
Continue Reading

Education

Kenpoly  begins  2025/2026 academic session

Published

3 weeks ago

on

November 10, 2025

By

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.
Continue Reading

Trending