Education

Proprietress Wants Students To Imbibe School’s Ideology

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7 years ago

August 20, 2018

The Proprietress of Dietam International Schools, Mrs Kate LongJohn has called on the graduands and students of the school to always maintain the ideology and represent the image of the school well in the society.
Mrs LongJohn also said that as ambassadors of the school, they must fly the flag and the philosophy of the school high which, according to her, was hinged on morality, hard work and fear of God.
She made this assertion in Port Harcourt recently, during the 2017/2018 academic/graduation ceremony, adding that the school would miss the graduating students.
According to her, the management, teachers and students live and work as a family and added that their departure from the school would leave an unforgettable feelings and memories.
The proprietress urged the passing out students to always remember what they learnt while in the school by becoming true ambassadors of Christ and shining lights in the society, even as she congratulated them on the numerous feats they achieved in the school.
Also speaking, the chairperson of the occasion, Mrs Pauline Obasi lauded the students for their brilliant performances and exhibitions at the ceremony, adding that it was a reflection of a good work of moral upbringing by the management of the school.
Obasi while congratulating the graduands urged them not to abandon their books because of the holiday period but should use the opportunity provided by the long holiday to learn new things that will help them in life.
In their various speeches at the event, the out-going senior prefect (boy), Samuel Obasi and her female counter part, Hilary Azery on behalf of their colleagues thanked the school management for impacting positively in their lives and promised to uphold the principles and philosophy of the school.

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1 week ago

November 17, 2025

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Education

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

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2 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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2 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.