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‘Showers Christian High School, Beacon Of Quality Education’

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The Founder of the Showers Christian High School, Mrs Ekama Emilia Akpan says the school is driving on the wheels of excellent educational system that will raise a generation of Godly future leaders through quality education.
Mrs Akpan stated this during a media interactive forum with journalists held at Silver News Office Complex, Grace Plaza, Woji, Port Harcourt recently,
The founder of the school, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Shower Group Group also said that the school inspires its students for aspire to excellent performance on the core foundation of hard work and godly values, adding that through those values, the students have set records of outstanding performance in both local and international examinations as well as in extra curriculum activities.
According to her, “in 2016, Showers celebrated some of her students that made waves around the world such as Christiana Udoh, who made first class in Chemical Engineering and distinction in her masters at the Kwame Nkurumah University of Science and Techology in Ghana Vernitra Utin, who broke the departments record in Metallurgical engineering in the same university Ghana. Uduak Akpan who posted second class upper in Public Health at Babock Unviersity Nigeria. Lemuel Barango, won $20,000 for an App he developed in Ottawa in Canada. There is Ephriam Isong who bagged a distinction in Cooperate law in the University of Hertfordshire in the UK and Promise Emery who made the VC’s list in his 200 level in Salem University with a CGPA of 4,74 of possible 5.”
“Testimonies of these have continued to flood in from Alumni as how the school approach to education helped them to achieve great grades. We appreciate God that our efforts to help shape the destinies of these young people and Nigeria, are acknowledged even by them and their families”, she added.
The National Vice Chairman of South-South Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)said the future of Nigeria depend on the quality of education adding that the government should not be left alone to bear the burden of providing quality education in the country.
She averred that the school was determined and focused to provide the needed leadership and manpower in the South-South region through qualitative education and urged parents to register their children into the A level programme of the school in other to equip their children face the realities of work of life, contrary to expectation Ekama opined that the school have qualified and motivated teachers with passion to raise celebrities and warn parents not to be in haste to send their children and wards who are below 18 years to study outside the shored of the country adding that they stand risk of losing their dreams.

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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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Opobo students honours Fmr LGA boss for education development 

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The leadership of the National Union of Opobo Students (NUOS) has honoured a former Chairman of Opobo Nkoro Local Government Area,  Warisenibo Maclean Bethel Uranta , for his contributions and leadership legacy that has continued to resonate and impact the people of the Local Government Area till date.
In presenting the award of honour to Warisenibo Uranta in Port Harcourt over the weekend in port Harcourt , the National President of NUOS, Comrade Godswill Kelefini Ogolo, said that the union had taken time to review the various past  administrations of the Local Government Area, and came up with the conclusion that Maclean Uranta’s administration was one whose impact is still very much felt by the people,  hence the award.
Comrade Ogolo, who listed some of the achievements of the Warisenibo Maclean Uranta’s administration, thanked the former council chairman for leaving a legacy that will continue to remain memorable in the area.
The students’ inscription on the award plaque read in part that the award is, ” In recognition of your exemplary leadership,  visionary services and unwavering dedication to the growth and the empowerment of students and people of Opobo Nkoro .”
The students went further to say that ” Your impactful contributions have built a legacy of progress, inspiration,  and community development that continue to shape future generations.”
The Opobo students concluded by saying that ” This award stands as a tribute to your enduring influence and commitment to excellence in service.”
Responding,Warisenibo Maclean Bethel Uranta,  who was short of words, profusely thanked the leadership of the students’ body for finding him fit for the award over eleven years since he left office .
The former council chairman thanked God for the grace,  enablement,  and opportunity to serve at the level he did serve to do what do what he did.
Warisenibo Uranta said that the little he achieved was due to his conviction that opportunities in leadership must be used to honour a divine injunction of serving humanity and God by doing what God will be happy with.
The former Chairman then admonished the students to see every leadership opportunity as a moment to serve and a training ground to equip themselves for higher and more honourable services to the glory of God Almighty.
The leadership of NUOS also used the opportunity of the award to intimate the former council chairman of the union’s forthcoming convention billed to hold in December,  2025.
By: Akujobi Amadi
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