Here are the news updates as published in the dailies on Wednesday 5th October
Premium Times
World Teachers’ Day: Education in crisis in Nigeria — NUT President
The newly elected President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Audu Amba, has said the challenges of shortage of teachers, poor infrastructure, inadequate funding and refusal of some states to implement the N30,000 minimum, among many others, have thrown Nigeria’s education system into “crisis.”
Mr Amba said this on Wednesday while delivering his speech at the Eagle Square in Abuja during an event to mark this year’s World Teachers’ Day.
He said: “It is regrettable that this deplorable state of education and poor working conditions of teachers adversely affect education service delivery, especially in the public sector.”
To read more visit https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/558088-world-teachers-day-education-in-crisis-in-nigeria-nut-president.html
On The Nation
Government alone cannot fund education — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked stakeholders in the education sector to do more to attract other sources of funding because government The alone cannot bear the burden of funding due to dwindling resources.
Buhari, who gave the task on Tuesday while speaking at the fourth national summit on diminishing corruption in the public sector, further tasked stakeholders and the academic unions to demand accountability and interrogate the bloated expenditures of their institutions.To read more visit https://thenationonlineng.net/government-alone-cannot-fund-education-buhari
PREMIUM TIMES
Striking workers part of corruption in education sector – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari blamed striking education sector workers for being complicit in the corruption that undermines the nation’s educational system.
He spoke during the fourth National Summit on Reducing Corruption in the Public Sector held at the State House in Abuja.
To read more visit https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/557799-striking-workers-part-of-corruption-in-education-sector-buhari.html
The Eagle
Lawmaker recruits 105 temporary teachers to boost education in Kano
A member of the Kano State House of Assembly, Labaran Madari (Warawa-APC), has recruited 105 temporary teachers to boost education in his constituency.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Madari presented appointment letters to the newly recruited teachers on Wednesday in Warawa.
He said that the gesture was to shore up the number of teachers and reduce unemployment in the community.
To read more visit https://theeagleonline.com.ng/lawmaker-recruits-105-temporary-teachers-to-boost-education-in-kano/
The SUN
Obi lauds teachers as heart of Nigeria’s education development
Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, said teachers form a critical and indispensable part of educational development in the nation, saying that they deserve commendation and encouragement for their role in driving national development and progress.
Obi, who made this known in his Message to mark World Teachers Day 2022, applauded all teachers in Nigeria for their sacrifice to ensure that Nigerian students, at all levels of learning, receive good educational and moral formation.
To read more visit https://www.sunnewsonline.com/obi-lauds-teachers-as-heart-of-nigerias-education-development/
The Guardian
Corruption in education sector is stealing country’s future – ICPC Boss
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman of, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), described corruption in the education sector as stealing the future of the country.
Owasanoye stated this in Abuja at the annual ceremony of the 4th National Summit on Diminishing Corruption in the Public Sector with the Theme: Corruption and the Education Sector.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/news/corruption-in-education-sector-is-stealing-countrys-future-icpc-boss/
NNN
Gov. Bagudu restates commitment to girl-child education
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on Tuesday restated his administration’s commitment to prioritising girl-child education in the state.
He stated this when he paid an unscheduled visit to Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Ribah, in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the state.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/tag/atiku-bagudu/
NNN
Nigeria @ 62: Stakeholders advocate higher budgetary allocation to education, agriculture
Stakeholders in the education sector in the South-East have advocated higher budgetary allocation to the education sector at the federal, state and local government levels.
They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria , while assessing how education had fared in the post independence era in the country.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/nigeria-62-stakeholders-advocate-higher-budgetary-allocation-to-education-agriculture/
DAILY POST
ASUU strike: Confusion, uncertainty as FG issues license to CONUA, NAMDA
Hope of the quick resolution of the labour dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, deemed on Tuesday as the former went ahead to register parallel unions in the academic community.
It is, however, uncertain how the government’s action could lead to the re-opening of the public universities.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/05/asuu-strike-confusion-uncertainty-as-fg-issues-license-to-conua-namda/
DAILY POST
2023: Ogun students drag Adebutu for ‘negating Yoruba presidency’
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) reacted to comments made by Hon. Ladi Adebutu, asking Yorubas not to be selfish in running for the 2023 presidency.
The students appealed to Yorubas to ignore Adebutu and not give his comment any serious attention.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/04/2023-ogun-students-drag-adebutu-for-negating-yoruba-presidency/
DAILY POST
Staff, students face untold hardship on Oyo-Ogbomoso road – VC, Ajayi Crowther University
The Vice-Chancellor of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Professor Timothy Adebayo, said students and staff of the university are experiencing untold hardship on the Oyo-Ogbomoso road on daily basis.
Adebayo who spoke on Tuesday urged the federal government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently repair the road.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/04/staff-students-face-untold-hardship-on-oyo-ogbomoso-road-vc-ajayi-crowther-university/
Legit
ASSU to Call Off Strike? Rival ASUU Union, CONUA Reels Out Plans for Nigerian Universities
The Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) kick-started a new era of academic unionism.
The emergence of CONUA has been predicted to be a major threat to the existence and relevance of ASUU .
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1496003-asuu-call-strike-rival-union-conua-reels-plans-nigerian-universities/
Legit
UNILAG to Announce New Vice Chancellor in Three Days, Seven Candidates to Jostle for Hot Seat
The University of Lagos, Akoka is getting set to have a change in leadership in a matter of days to come Emerging reports reveal that seven persons are in pole position to take over the coveted position .
Emerging reports reveal that seven persons are in pole position to take over the coveted position .
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1495857-unilag-announce-vice-chancellor-days-candidates-jostle-hot-seat/
Legit
Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu Appoints New VC for LASUSTECH
The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) now has a new vice chancellor in the person of Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya.
Prof. Odusanya, born in 1965, was appointed by Governor Babajide of Lagos state on Wednesday, October 5.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1496072-breaking-governor-sanwo-olu-appoints-vc-lasustech/
NNN
Don wants governments give more attention to education for national development
Prof. Dennis Aribodor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has appealed to the federal and state governments to give education more attention in the interest of national development.
Aribodor made the appeal on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
in Awka.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/don-wants-governments-give-more-attention-to-education-for-national-development/
Vanguard
Scorecard : Governor Emmanuel Udom’s Legacies In Education In Akwa Ibom
Education was one of the cardinal priorities of Governor Emmanuel Udom when he took over office in 2015.
In the course of his seven years administration, several primary primary and secondary schools were built across the State
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/scorecard-governor-emmanuel-udoms-legacies-in-education-in-akwa-ibom/
DAILY POST
World Teachers Day: Parents lament poor teaching conditions, undue political interference
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Teachers Day, some parents in Osun have called on the state government to make conditions of teachers and teaching conducive in both public and private schools.
They also called on the concerned authorities to recruit qualified teachers into schools to ensure smooth impartation of knowledge to children since they are the leaders of the future.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/05/world-teachers-day-parents-lament-poor-teaching-conditions-undue-political-interference/
Legit
How to Apply as FG Opens Portal for Special Bursary for Education Students Worth N75,000 Per Semester
About a year after announcing its plan to commence giving bursary to students undergoing degree programmes in Education in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria, the Ministry of Education has opened applications for the programme.
The bursary is for students undergoing degree programmes in Education in universities and Colleges of Education
To read more visit d more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1495449-how-apply-fg-opens-portal-special-bursary-education-students-worth-n75000-semester/
Education update for Wednesday 5th October
Here are the news updates according to the dailies on Wednesday 5th October
Late Tuesday on The Nation
Government alone cannot fund education — Buhari
NATIONPresident Muhammadu Buhari has tasked stakeholders in the education sector to do more to attract other sources of funding because government The alone cannot bear the burden of funding due to dwindling resources.
Buhari, who gave the task on Tuesday while speaking at the fourth national summit on diminishing corruption in the public sector, further tasked stakeholders and the academic unions to demand accountability and interrogate the bloated expenditures of their institutions.
To read more visit https://thenationonlineng.net/government-alone-cannot-fund-education-buhari/
PREMIUM TIMES
Striking workers part of corruption in education sector – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari blamed striking education sector workers for being complicit in the corruption that undermines the nation’s educational system.
He spoke during the fourth National Summit on Reducing Corruption in the Public Sector held at the State House in Abuja.
To read more visit https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/557799-striking-workers-part-of-corruption-in-education-sector-buhari.html
The SUN
Obi lauds teachers as heart of Nigeria’s education development
Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, said teachers form a critical and indispensable part of educational development in the nation, saying that they deserve commendation and encouragement for their role in driving national development and progress.
Obi, who made this known in his Message to mark World Teachers Day 2022, applauded all teachers in Nigeria for their sacrifice to ensure that Nigerian students, at all levels of learning, receive good educational and moral formation.
To read more visit https://www.sunnewsonline.com/obi-lauds-teachers-as-heart-of-nigerias-education-development/
The Guardian
Corruption in education sector is stealing country’s future – ICPC Boss
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman of, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), described corruption in the education sector as stealing the future of the country.
Owasanoye stated this in Abuja at the annual ceremony of the 4th National Summit on Diminishing Corruption in the Public Sector with the Theme: Corruption and the Education Sector.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/news/corruption-in-education-sector-is-stealing-countrys-future-icpc-boss/
NNN
Gov. Bagudu restates commitment to girl-child education
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on Tuesday restated his administration’s commitment to prioritising girl-child education in the state.
He stated this when he paid an unscheduled visit to Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Ribah, in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the state.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/tag/atiku-bagudu/
NNN
Nigeria @ 62: Stakeholders advocate higher budgetary allocation to education, agriculture
Stakeholders in the education sector in the South-East have advocated higher budgetary allocation to the education sector at the federal, state and local government levels.
They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria , while assessing how education had fared in the post independence era in the country.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/nigeria-62-stakeholders-advocate-higher-budgetary-allocation-to-education-agriculture/
DAILY POST
ASUU strike: Confusion, uncertainty as FG issues license to CONUA, NAMDA
Hope of the quick resolution of the labour dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, deemed on Tuesday as the former went ahead to register parallel unions in the academic community.
It is, however, uncertain how the government’s action could lead to the re-opening of the public universities.