Education

Commissioner Tasks Parents On Children’s Upbringing

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13 years ago

November 5, 2012

The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dame Alice Lawrence-Nemi, has called on parents not to leave the upbringing of their children and wards in the hands of teachers stressing that the teachers cannot handle the task alone.

Dame Alice Lawrence-Nemi, made the call while responding to the Association of Parents of Private School Students (APPSS) who paid her a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt.

The Commissioner said that the state government would continue to retrain teachers to meet up with the challenges of the modern day teaching.

According to her, government has succeeded in fulfilling its responsibility as entrenched in the Child Right Act.

She maintained that the state government has provided an enabling environment for academic excellence in both model primary and secondary schools, adding that every child is entitled to free education as the state has adopted compulsory education for every child resident in Rivers.

The Education Boss revealed that the Ministry of Education would make available the Child Right Act to every private school noting that passing the law in all the private schools would enable all stakeholders to know their responsibility in ensuring qualitative education for every child in Rivers State.

Earlier, in his speech the National President of APPSS, Dr. Ovy Chukwuma commended the Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi for transforming the education sector adding that his administration has recorded an unprecedented milestone in the area of educational development.

Dr. Chukwuma explained that the education policies initiated by the state government have aided academic excellence while commending the ministry of education for introducing a culture and an order of change in the education sector.

The APPSS National President expressed the association’s readiness to partner with the ministry of education because of the importance it has placed on education.

He said the association is working towards lessening the financial burden of parents who have their children and ward in private schools.

Eunice Choko-Kayode

Education

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Published

2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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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.