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Nigeria makes substantial ways towards a lofty development in the country’s education scenario. With the launching of a recent collaboration between NNPC and Chevron Nigerian education is targeted towards an eminent height of excellence.
The General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs of Chevron Nigeria Limited, Mr. Deji Haastrup said that Chevron is committed to improving the quality of education in the country, and the
“joint Venture is committed to contributing towards improving the quality of education in Nigeria because education is important for the development of the country. Over the years, we have demonstrated commitment to qualitative education through investments in education infrastructure, sponsorship of manpower development programs and provision of scholarships. Our corporate belief is that education remains a veritable tool for personal and societal growth and sustainable development. We are pleased that our contributions to education are helping to improve the ability of Nigeria to develop quality manpower in different fields.”
Speaking on the National Chemistry Competition 2013 (Awokoya Memorial) he said, “the competition was initiated by the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture to promote the study of the subject among secondary school students of Delta State and in memory of Professor Stephen Awokoya, a great Chemist, who died on March 15, 1985. The intent is to use the competition to promote the teaching and learning of Chemistry in Nigeria. Consequently, every time we gather to recognize those who have excelled in the competition, we feel a sense of fulfillment because whereas, only a few students can be accommodated for this ceremony, hundreds of students turn in entries and are stimulated to take a deeper interest at the subject.”
Platforms for Online Education
Moving ahead, Ravensbourne College which is a world class higher education institution as well as an online platform in the United Kingdom makes its appearance as e-learning provider Ravensbourne College of Federal Republic of Nigeria, and forms a partnership with Courteville Business Solution, a technology-based business solution provider, to start an innovative online learning platform RELAY to propagate learning skills to young Nigerian entrepreneurs of Nigeria dealing with digital technologies. This online platform aims at equipping learners a merged knowledge of business and variety of artistic disciplines like interior decoration, fashion, post-production and web designing.
"Our strategy is to develop an economical academic system for youngsters exploitation technology. RELAY online learning Platform provides cheap, versatile and innovative world category education to Nigeria and Anglophone African artistic abilities that are seeking to develop their technical data and skills.”
The ultimate aim of the project is to meet the needs of the Nigerian artistic business, and thereby impact the country’s economy in a positive way.
Intel Initiative
A newly-launched initiative by the global leader Intel called The Intel Explore and Learn Marketplace is also expected to provide substantial education solution through free and low-cost digital learning resources. This platform is designed for learners of all ages, and employs interactive learning materials such as instruction videos, e-books, examination papers and podcasts.
A lot of worthy developments taken place in Nigerian education sector through the collaboration of global educational giants announces the bright future of education Nigeria can expect to see. Global orientation in Nigerian education sector also guarantees Nigerian youth of successful career ahead.
