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Provost Charges RSCOHTM On Professional Ethics

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The Provost of the Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, (RSCOHTM), Prof Franklin Nlerum, has called on the graduands of Dispensing Opticianry Department in the Faculty of Community Health of the institution, who were recently inducted as dispensing opticians by the Dispensing Registration Board of Nigeria(ODORBN)to practise in accordance to the ethics of the profession
Nlerum gave the advise during the 2nd orientation/Oath taking ceremony of dispensing opticianry graduands of the college held at the school’s auditorium in Port harcourt ,last Thursday.
He commended all the graduands, who participated in the induction for their brilliancy and hard work during their academic studies Which earned them the qualification and urged them to be diligent in the discharge of their duties.
The RSCOHTM provost further advised them to always see themselves as ambassador of the institution ,saying that they were the institution’s representatives at all time.
“You are the eyes of the institution put in your efforts and practise what you all have learnt take your job serious in your primary assignment and do what your superiors ask you to practice according to the rules guiding your profession in order to protect your licence,”he added.
Prof Nlerum used the opportunity to commend the lecturers of the department for a work well done in ensuring that the students passed through the processes to become a professionals in their chosen specialization.
Also speaking,the Head of the Department (HOD)Dispensing Opticianry, Mrs Ngozi Amadi, said the orientation/oath taking ceremony was an official acceptance in to the practice of eye care profession on the status of dispensing optician under the regulation of the ODORBN
In his own speech, the national President of Association of Nigerian Dispensing Opticians (ANDO), Mr Nengi Brown urged the newly inducted members of the association to ensure that they shun all forms of quackery in their profession ,adding that they have been given two years provisional licence
He told them that they were all expected to complete their one year mandatory internship Which according to him,begins on the day of their induction.

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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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