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RSUST Under My Watch ’ll Set Standards – Didia

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The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Pro. Blessing Didia, says the university under his leadership will set historic standards.
Prof. Didia, who stated this at the ground breaking ceremony for the Faculty of Technical and Science Education building recently, said history will be set in the area of development in all spheres.
“Management is committed to building a university to be reckoned with in the West African sub- region.
“We are aware of the challenges posed by the economy of the country, but we shall not be fettered by it”.
“God willing, we shall achieve set goals as laid out in the university’s five-year strategic plan through prudent management , of resources at our disposal”, he said.
According to him, such development will be done in accordance with the vision of the founding fathers of the university and “global best practices.
He stated that the building of the Faculty of Technical and Science Education will be worth about N800 million and will be funded by the management of the university.
The two-storey building, he continued would be delivered in 10 months by the contractor, Ama Yaro Associates Limited.
Speaking at the occasion, representative of the Bureau of Public Enterprises also known as Due Process, Engineer Batombari Lezor, commended the management of the university and council for following due process in the award of the contract for the building.

 

Sogbeba Dokubo

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

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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.
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Kenpoly  begins  2025/2026 academic session

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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.
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