Education

Mobil Builds Science Lab At GSS Ogu

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16 years ago

May 24, 2010

Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation/ MPN joint venture, has embarked on the building of a science laboratory block for Government Secondary School, Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.

Gloria Essien-Danner, Executive Director, Mobil Producing Nigeria, disclosed this in an address presented on her behalf by the superintendent, shore base operations, Onne Oil and Gas zone, Captain Jimi Adu at the handing over ceremony of a set of computer donated to Government Technical College, Ogu.

According to the executive director, the company’s gesture is in line with the joint ventures interest in assisting government to develop the educational sector, adding that the project is expected to be completed and handed over later in the year.

In addition to the company’s efforts in the educational sector, she said health, environment and economic empowerment are other sectors that are of great importance to the joint venture in its community development programme.

She thanked the NNPC for its continuous contribution to the joint ventures community development efforts.

In another development, the venture was earlier commissioned and handed over to Government Secondary school, Onne, a modern library complex, fully equipped with educational books, generator and computer as part of its community assistance projects to Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State.

“The project consists of a furnished library complex with offices and conveniences, a computer set for the school librarian, a 5KVA generator set for constant power supply, reading sections that can accommodate 60 students and shelves stocked with 950 textbooks in different subjects that meet the current school curriculum”, she explained.

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Education

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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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.