Students at Nimco Hodhan Training College in Garissa County have received identification cards in an exercise aimed at strengthening student identification, registration and administrative record management at the institution.
The exercise, held at the college on Thursday, brought together students and a registration team that commenced the process enabling learners to obtain official identification linked to the institution.
The issuance of the cards is aimed at making it easier for students to identify themselves when accessing college services and other services where proof of identity or institutional affiliation is required.
Garissa Jua Kali Association Chairperson and Garissa leader of the National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPOK), Osman Barkhadle, said the initiative was important in ensuring that students were properly registered and issued with official identification.
“The exercise is important because it ensures that every student is properly registered and has an identification card that can be used whenever required,” Barkhadle said.
Senior Principal Chief for Garissa County, Mr Yussuf Abdi, said the issuance of identification cards was an important step towards promoting proper registration and accountability among students.
“Having identification cards helps students to easily prove their identity and association with the institution whenever they access services. We encourage learners to make good use of the cards and institutions to maintain accurate and up-to-date records,” Abdi said.
Nimco Hodhan, Director of Nimco Hodhan Training College, said the exercise would strengthen the institution’s student management systems while providing learners with a reliable form of identification.
“We are grateful to the registration team for bringing this service closer to our students. The ID cards will help us improve our records and make it easier to identify our students. We will continue working with relevant partners to improve services and create a better learning environment,” Hodhan said.
The college said the exercise forms part of broader efforts to improve student registration, identification and record management.
Students welcomed the exercise, saying the cards would make it easier for them to prove their affiliation with the institution and access services.
Muna Abdi, a student at the college, said having an official identification card would provide students with a convenient way of identifying themselves.
Another student, Abdiaziz Ali, thanked the registration team for bringing the service to the college.
“We appreciate the team for coming to the college and making the process easier for us. Having our ID cards will be very useful in our day-to-day activities,” he said.
Nimco Hodhan Training College is a TVETA-registered private training centre located in Galbet Ward, Garissa County. The institution offers training in computer packages and cooking classes.
Its computer programme covers introductory computer skills, typing, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher, as well as data security, internet use and networking.
The institution also offers cooking classes targeting people seeking practical skills in meal preparation at home. The programme is conducted by experienced chefs who provide recipes and practical instruction covering a range of everyday dishes.
The college has encouraged interested learners to enrol in its various training programmes as it seeks to expand access to practical and marketable skills in the county.
