₦airaland Forum

Richtaiwo:
So Soludo is from SW? Has Soludo not made his position very clear even before his reelection?

Soludo is not contesting elections next year, He has recently been returned in the recent Anambra Guber elections, so he can now afford to be politically reckless.

Richtaiwo:
Why is OUK silent on voting the demented Peter Obi? Besides, other than Kwankwaso, who else is supporting Peter Obi? Is it that they don't want to be ministers or they already know he is just deceiving himself.

Why didn't he canvass votes for Tinubu in Abia?

If he mentions Tinubu right there, they will ensure he loses his election back to the Senate..

Any politician that promises Tinubu to give him votes in the SE, just wants to swindle him and swallow his money...

U09ce:
Unfortunate experience. If you have the means, try visiting the NADC HQ in Abuja or search for their staff contacts on LinkedIn. You can also try NASENI

Why should he visit without being able to reach them via phone?

These agencies just go on TV, speak grammar to deceive people and go back to looting and being useless to Nigerians.

1Alex:
For some time now, I have been trying to get serious training in Electric Vehicle (EV) diagnostics and, more importantly, high-voltage battery maintenance.

I am not looking for a two-day seminar where someone explains what an EV is, shows participants a battery and hands them a certificate. My interest is very specific. I want proper practical training in EV diagnostics, high-voltage safety, battery diagnostics, Battery Management Systems (BMS), battery pack dismantling and rebuilding, and fault finding.

I am a civil servant, and I know retirement will come one day. I want to acquire a practical technical skill that I can develop into a second career when that time comes.

The journey has been surprisingly frustrating.

I started by looking for training providers in Nigeria. One of the first organisations I investigated was AutoClinic. I initially became interested in their Ibadan EV training because the information I saw suggested that it was largely practical.

I sent emails.

Then I sent more emails.

I sent countless emails and received no response.

Eventually, I had to start making phone calls. That was when I discovered that the Ibadan centre did not actually offer the EV training I was looking for. I was eventually directed to their Abuja centre.

The Abuja centre was willing to provide high-voltage battery maintenance training and sent me its course information. The cost was around ₦1.3 million.

However, after studying the course content carefully, I was not completely satisfied that it matched the type of specialist training I wanted. I am not interested in spending more than ₦1 million simply because I am desperate to get trained.

So I started looking outside Nigeria.

India became interesting because EV training there appeared considerably cheaper. I investigated several training providers, including DIYguru, and went through several rounds of communication and price negotiations. At one point, the price came down to around $1,000.

But again, I had concerns about the practical component, the payment arrangement and exactly what I would be getting for my money. I wanted to verify everything before committing my money, even going as far as contacting the relevant Indian authorities.

I continued searching.

Then I thought that before spending money to travel abroad, I should exhaust the opportunities available in Nigeria, especially because the Nigerian government has been talking about electric vehicles and the need to develop local technical skills.

That brought me to the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

I discovered that Nigeria actually has National Occupational Standards for the operation and maintenance of electric vehicles. The National Board for Technical Education's database lists Electric Vehicles Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4, while its Technical and Vocational Education and Training application system lists Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicles as a training area.

This gave me some hope.

I also found out that the National Automotive Design and Development Council has an Automotive Training Centre in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Since I am in Lagos, I contacted the Ikorodu centre.

Unfortunately, I was told that they do not offer EV training.

That was disappointing, but I decided to move on to the National Board for Technical Education because it is the federal agency responsible for regulating Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in Nigeria. Its Department of Vocational, Technical and Skills Development is responsible for areas including technical trades, national skills qualifications and skills centres.

I found a telephone number for the National Board for Technical Education and called.

The first number responded that the number was "not in existence."

I found another number and called.

The response was "I am not allowed to call the number."

I found a National Board for Technical Education SERVICOM number and called.

The response was "the called number doesn't have the facility to receive calls."

At that point, I honestly did not know whether to laugh or get angry.

This is the part of trying to acquire new technical skills in Nigeria that is extremely frustrating.

On paper, we have the policies.

We have the programmes.

We have the National Occupational Standards.

We have government agencies responsible for technical education.

We have institutions listed as having approved programmes.

Nigeria even has an official EV training framework that goes as far as Level 4.

But when an ordinary Nigerian who genuinely wants to acquire the skill tries to find out where he can actually register for practical training, the process becomes unnecessarily difficult.

You send emails and receive no response.

You call telephone numbers and they don't work.

You call another number and you are told you are not allowed to call it.

You call another government contact and you are told that the number cannot receive calls.

How are we supposed to develop a technically skilled workforce this way?

I am not asking the government to give me a job.

I am not asking for millions of naira.

I am simply trying to find out where I can obtain proper practical EV training in Nigeria.

I have also completed training in cybersecurity because I have been trying to prepare myself for the future. But competing with young boys and girls for internship positions in cybersecurity is not funny.

You complete the training, obtain certificates and then discover that many entry-level opportunities expect you to start from the bottom and compete with much younger people who can spend several years building their careers.

That is one reason I am seriously considering EV technology. I want to acquire a practical skill where my existing work experience, maturity and ability to learn can still be useful.

I am willing to learn.

I am willing to pay for good training.

I am willing to start from the basics where necessary.

But there has to be a clear pathway to the training.

We keep hearing that electric vehicles are the future. We hear about the need to prepare Nigerian technicians for the transition from internal-combustion vehicles to electric vehicles. We hear about developing local technical capacity.

But someone who genuinely wants to acquire the skill can spend weeks simply trying to find out where the training is actually taking place.

My biggest frustration is not even the cost anymore.

It is the difficulty in getting reliable information from the institutions that are supposed to provide that information.

If a government agency does not offer the training, that is understandable. Simply tell the person where the training is available.

If the programme is only available in another state, tell the person.

If the person is not eligible, explain the requirements.

If there is no funding, say so.

But leaving people to send countless unanswered emails and call telephone numbers that don't work is extremely discouraging.

Maybe someone on Nairaland knows something I don't know.

I am looking for serious, practical EV training in Nigeria, particularly training that covers high-voltage systems, battery diagnostics, Battery Management Systems (BMS), EV fault diagnosis and, eventually, battery repair and rebuilding.

Not a seminar.

Not just theory.

Not a two-day introduction to EVs.

I mean genuine hands-on technical training.

If anyone knows an institution currently offering this type of training, please share.

At this point, I am ready to explore any credible option.

Because honestly, this journey has been frustrating enough.

Go to Chinese EV dealers in Lagos and speak to them. Tell them you are willing to be pay learn and work as an EV Technician.

Most federal govt agencies have fake numbers on their website. It is not a coincidence, it is simply designed to put barriers on communication with the average person..

They expect you to come physically, knock on their doors, genuflect and pay bribes to the lazy civil and public servants working in those offices before you get what you want.

Election loss-induced Tachycardia don gum Tilumbu and him goons.

Even the blind can now see the writing on the wall that Tinubu has no leeeway back to Aso Rock.

I saw a screenshot of APC data boys Whatsapp group today.

They are clearly worried that Tinubu is losing support faster than how my hungry He-goat chews grass.

One of them declared that whether 'Baba wins or loses is immaterial, as Tinubu will rig the elections and they will retain their jobs'.

How did that Alia man even become a Catholic priest.

The bloody rogue should have been found out during his days at the seminary school, if he actually attended any.

He strikes me as someone who got into priesthood via fraud.

Which ever seminary school that produced than man needs to be put under the scrutiny immediately.

ohaneze001:
Congratulations to Alex Otti on the progress of Abia airport on social media,the present condition and situation of the site really shows his ambition for Abia..

otti is not a saint with this level of deceit he might loose come Feb 2027.

Na APC man you be? Winchy winchy..

Dem don dey see the handwriting on the wall.

I have warned kidnappers earlier that the South East is toxic to kidnappers.

1. There are fewer bushes and more farmlands, and everybody wants to build houses. Houses everywhere..
No space to move from bush to bush like Oyo state and Zamfara. You will be spotted one way or another.

2. If you are a non-Igbo Fulani in the bush, you will be seen by at least 8 eye witnesses before 12pm. The South East is the most densely populated region, in comparison with its landmass. Again, No space to move around like a ghost with your 'consignment'.


This is why the SE is the safest region in the entire country.

jamesversion:
I suggested you were Igbo because I've observed the typical Igbo writer is usually sensational and do not "read the room". They also put their emotions unneccesarily into their piece. You need to be realistic.

In a multi-ethnic state like Rivers state with about 19 distinct ethnicities, people tend to see things alot differently. There is usually a competition for the highest political offices and every ethnicity will do anything to secure such for themselves. Why will Ikwerres with roughly 1/2 the voting strength in Rivers vote abandon OK Chinda and vote for someone who isn't one of them?? Someone whose ethnic group is a direct competitor for political power and relevance in Rivers state? Why won't the Ikwerres support Nyesom Wike, their son, to continue in governance, knowing with him, there is an assurance of adequate national representation?.Call him bad all you want, its your business. You have the time to waste.

Peter Obi that has no verifiable political achievements in his 8yrs in Anambra is being touted by Igbos as Nigeria's Salvation. Good for nothing Peter Obi.

Since the Igbos fell off in the National political space, have they been able to stand themselves up?? Every ethnic group is smart because we know Nigeria is a dog eat dog society. The earlier you know, the better for you.

Can you proudly tell us your ethnic nationality?

SadiqBabaSani:
This is despicable, I don't personally love Tinubu, but our northern countrymen must stop this evil politics.

Power must remain in the south for the next 4yrs, Obi or Tinubu is okay for me.

Southern Nigerians must realise that our objectivity on national issues should never make us to ignore the broader complex politics of the Nigerian state.

Atiku missed his turn in 2015

This one dey preach fake Southern unity like seunmsg and jamesversion the desperate APC bulabans.

E don over dem..

seunmsg:
Mtcheew. Come up with something more sensible next time.

When we hit you with facts, you run into your shell.

It's our work o.

Factcheck0001:
the first shot was fired by u people when u killed leaders of other regions n left your


Thank God the election is January when we will b celebrating Nigeria's lost heroes so from them we will refresh history n people will know who u are n y it's dangerous to put power in your hands

That your propaganda is dead on arrival.

PO will stil flog Tinubu in Southern Nigeria like he did in 2023, while Atiku and Kwankwaso eat through his votes in the north.

There is no leeway for Tinubu to come back. He is getting kicked out of Aso rock by the peoples votes..

Tell him I said so.
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seunmsg:
The civil war started the day Ibo soldiers killed every senior politicians and military officers and left their own untouched on 15th January, 1966. Every other events after that was a chain reaction of that betrayal of national unity and esprit de corps.

Another propaganda bursted..
The 66' Coup was carried out by soldiers from all around the country including Yoruba soldiers such as Wale Ademoyega, Fola Oyewole, Banjo, Ganiyu Adeleke.

Senior officers such as Col. Unegbe were also part of the casualty.

It was not an 'Ibo coup'..your lies have been caught up by the truth.

Go and read books like 'Why we Struck by Wale Ademoyega and IBB's memoirs.

jamesversion:
Are you from Rivers state? If yes, where in Rivers?? Because all I see is naivety. The Lulu-Briggs are an oil&Gas family. They are also into construction. They do philanthropy too. But they don't command any political structure anywhere in Rivers. No organic support from anyone and they come from a region in Rivers where people don't give political support to each other. Their ethnic group (which is a big deal in Rivers) don't have the electoral numbers. And Dumo Lulu-Briggs himself is a serial governorship contestant that no one takes seriously, since 2003 till date. He's always on the ballot to bargain for contracts.

Don't give yourself false hopes. I know you are Igbo.

Na plenty explanation you dey so.
APC and PDP are no viable alternatives in Rivers.

Wike killed PDP and called APC a cancer during his time as governor..

Rivers people will not reinforce his greed.

Let him retire and go practice law for once. Rivers is not his personal estate.

Yes, I am Igbo just like every indigenous Igbo in Rivers.

You can cry me a thousand Rivers, if that doesn't sit well with you. Wike goon.

FSBoperator:
Ojukwu carried out a scorched earth military operation in Ijaw communities following Adaka Boro declaring cessation from Nigeria.

Ojukwu ought to have been arrested and trialed for high treason and sentenced to death just as the Ibo dictatorship did to Boro.

Stop trying to muddle up facts for those who are bereft of historical facts.

That was not the first shot of the war, Ironsi- a One Nigeria General was alive when Adaka Boro- a former SUG leader of UNN was arrested.

It didn't happen during the civil war and was not the precursor to the civil war.

Gowon fired the first shot at Garkem against Biafra after reneging on the Aburi accord. #Facts

seunmsg:
Have Ibos in general apologized for the civil war they declared on the country? Have they apologized for bombing Lagos, a Yoruba state that was neutral at the time? Have they apologized for the inhuman abuses, killings and forceful conscription of mid westerners during the war? Have they apologized for the Abagana massacre?

The first shot of the Civil war was fired by Gowon's federal soldiers at Garkem.

Gowon declared the civil war on the East. It is in his book.

Read up and stop your agelong propaganda.

If Gowon had implemented the Aburi accord, you wouldn't have had to spend more than 10 years on Nairaland, lamenting about Igbos and Easterners.

AsomughaChuks02:
South East does not have access to the sea, so we can't have a seaport. Unless, you want to move the SE from its current position to place it by the sea.

This monsurudeen the bulaban don finally expose himself..

Tinubu suppose dey do comedy.

The man downplays the intelligence of his supporters..

Richtaiwo:
Atiku’s only campaign point for 2027 presidential election is Tinubu. He still hasn't told Nigerian what he can do. What's the latest on Tinubu’s FBI records? Has he finally discovered Tinubu did not attend the university in Chicago?

What did your APC tell Nigerians that they can do when they were abusing GEJ in 2015?

favor914:
Governor Amaechi told him, Governor Wike also told him, High Chief Lulu-Briggs, your money cannot buy the governorship of Rivers State.

Well, he is in luck now..

He doesn't need money to buy the Governorship anymore.

He is well known and he is now they only viable alternative. APC and PDP are dead in Rivers.

BlackPantherxXx:
May God heal you. So obsessed by their superiority to you...

You even copied their name ! Eyah

I like as e pain you. You fake smiley no cover this one..

Aura for Aura

BlackPantherxXx:
He's from the billionaireland

That believe synonym for Paradise is Lagos

Unfortunately for you, he has been identified as Baba Soji..He lives in Gbagada.

Ole buruku ni man yen.

See Rotimi Amaechi when him dey fool himself dat year, dey follow Tilumbu for nyash like flies, because he dey fight GEJ.

Now he don come back to him senses, but e don too late.

If Ijaw people don reject Tilumbu, se na Igbo-speaking Ikwerres go vote Tilumbu for Rivers State?

I dey laugh...

Focusmind:
The rainbow coalition controls the rigging machinery in the state. So, the electorate may make their choices but those that controls the rigging ecosystem will "triumph".

For him to pull off that "victory" for APC in 2023 when he was not that powerful compared to now was not a child's play. So, in essence, he still has the capacity to pull off another "victory" at all costs.

No be only rainbow coalition of jokers, na LGHTBTHG134 community of jesters.

2027 no far..

Lulu- Briggs is not a push over in the Rivers polity. If it will be money-for-money or fire-for-fire.

Wike is thr biggest danger to a peaceful election in Rivers State..

He disrespects Rivers people and see them as slaves. He doesn't care about their who they choose, he is only interested in his own political fortunes.

This is why he recklessly rigged Rivers elections in broad daylight in 2023, the rigging was so badly done that even some APC faithfuls begged INEC to deduct the stolen Rivers votes from Tinubu's total votes, as they feared it would negatively affect Tinubu's case at the court.

They reckoned that even if the stolen Rivers votes are deducted, Tinubu still has a highest votes, so why risk the wrath of the court with baggage of votes stolen on cameras due to Wike's crude recklessness?

APC mobilized their supporters to build a coffin for GEJ in 2015.

They got a goat and named it after Jonathan and paraded it around.

APC can cry me a river on this..

PDPdestroyer:
I know him, he was one of those shouting “a new Nigeria is possible” in 2023. This is his own understanding of a national rebirth

Na your fellow monsuru, na APC member him be..

Tilumbu people and fraud na 5 and 6.

Very useless people, wasted everyone's time yesterday.

Should be paying heavy damages for failed transactions and customer disputes and not the useless apology that solves nothing.

Lulu-Briggs is the next Governor of Rivers State.

The Lulu-Briggs are no push over in Rivers polity.

Wike has lost out both in APC, dead PDP and his Rainbow Coalition Joke.

Let him go ahead and shop for corruption-compliant INEC officers that he can bribe and influence their posting to Rivers State. I pity them..

Ezeama400:
Video of a healthy worker urging viewers to bring relatives or partners into the operating theater during deliveries or surgeries, claiming "things are happening" that require monitoring.

Please carry your relatives or partner to the theater when delivering
Things are happening pic.twitter.com/lRbHyNK1Iu

— Alusi Oringo (@EnuguGod) October 9, 2026

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Everybody is now a content creator and want to trend with all kinds of fictitious stories.

When they ask her for proof now, she will start fidgeting.