Here are the education headlines as they where published in the dailies today.
THISDAY
Nigerdock Commits N1.5bn to School, Infrastructure Devt in Igbologun Community
A leading Nigerian maritime and logistics company operating an integrated port and free zone in Lagos, Nigerdock has committed over N1.5 billion into the construction of a Junior and Senior Secondary School, a police Station, 1.5km community road, a double finger jetty and donated two brand new state-of-the-art 24-seater coaster to the Igbologun community in Apapa area of Lagos State.
Speaking at the official commissioning and handover of the projects, Nigerdock Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Maher Jarmakani, said undertaking and completing these projects, reaffirms its immense dedication to positive social impact for its neighbouring communities.
Edo Varsity ASUU Demands Management’s Sack, Wants Neutral Governing Council
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma chapter, yesterday called for the sack of the acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Asomwan Adagbonyin and his management team.
The union insisted that the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, who is the visitor to the university constitutes a neutral, competent and experienced governing council for the state-owned tertiary institution.
The union also cautioned that a governing council that is not neutral, competent and experienced in university administration may exacerbate the crises presently facing the ivory tower.
No Threat By NUC to Close Plateau Varsity, Says Registrar
The management of Plateau State University, Bokkos, has dismissed reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has threatened to close down the institution, describing the report as mischievous.
The university’s Registrar, Mr. Yakubu Ayuba, denied the allegation in a statement on Sunday in Jos, the state capital.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), in a statement by its acting Publicity Secretary in the state, Shittu Bamaiyi, had alleged that the NUC has concluded plans to close down the university and withdraw the university’s certificate of recognition and accreditation over what he described as the state government’s meddlesomeness in the university’s management.
But the registrar insisted that such an allegation was not only false and misleading but mischievous, particularly coming from a political party that has no business in the university’s management.
INDEPENDENT
World Record: Ogun Govt, IAGIFTED Train 5000 On ABACUS Skills
No fewer than 5,043 secondary school students in Ogun State have been trained on how to use the abacus counting machine to solve addition and subtraction problems, so as to enable them to break the world record.
The programme, organised by International Academy For The Gifted (IAGIFTED), in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, took place at Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
ASUU Calls for Neutral, Competent, Experienced Incoming Governing Council for AAU, Ekpoma
As the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki is said to be shortlisting the membership of a new Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has called for a neutral, competent and experienced Governing Council for the state-owned University.
ASUU also cautioned that any attempt by the visitor to the state University to appoint a governing council that is not neutral, competent and experienced in university administration may exacerbate the crises presently rocking the University.
NANS To Sowore: Withdraw Your Statement, Apologise To Nigerian Students
The National Headquarters of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Sunday, called on Human Rights activist and Founder of Sahara Reporters, to retract his aspersion titled, “NANS is Officially Useless” on X handle against the millions of Nigerian students and members of NANS nationwide.
NANS in a statement titled: “Nigerian Students Demand Retraction of Disparaging Remarks from Omoyele Sowore” signed by the President of the Senate, NANS HQ, Senator Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, described the statement as disappointing, condemnable and derogatory.
THE NATIONS
Zinox boss donates tech centres to Lagos, Imo varsities
Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a state-of-the-art training centre to Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri and St. Augustine University Epe, Lagos State.
Both centres named the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) Centre, were unveiled at the weekend, at a ceremony held at the institutions. The two events were graced by their Vice Chancellors, DVCs, Senate and Council Members and academics of the institutions.
Insecurity threatens education in Nigeria, New Report warns
Amidst a surge in attacks on schools by terrorists across Nigeria, a new report sheds light on the crippling impact of insecurity on education in the country. Titled “Insecurity and Education in Nigeria: The Context and Challenges,” the report, authored by the International Organization for Peace Building and Social Justice (PSJUK), underscores the dire human cost inflicted on students, teachers, and families.
In the report’s introduction, signed by PSJ-UK CEO Ayo Adedoyin and IA Foundation Founder CEO Ibironke Adeagbo, the apparent helplessness, indecisiveness, and lack of sustained commitment to remedial action despite the crisis’s devastating toll are highlighted.
A’Ibom oil community allocates over 30% of PIA funds to education
Esit Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom state has allocated 30% of its 3% share from the Petroleum Industry Act(PIA) funds to the advancement of education.
Under the PIA, oil-bearing communities are entitled to 3% from the oil revenue generated by international oil companies operating in their area.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company/Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited Joint Venture(NNPC/MPNU) is managing the Trust fund for some communities in Eket senatorial district, including Esit Eket.
PUNCH
International organisation laments impact of insecurity on education
Amidst the poor education system and security challenges in Nigeria, the International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice has called for a robust investment in the nation’s education sector and security architecture.
The group bemoaned the crippling impact of insecurity on education in the country, adding that Nigeria “currently harbours one of the world’s largest populations of out-of-school children, accounting for 15 per cent of the global total.”
UNILAG VC hosts London-Lagos solo driver, Pelumi Nubi
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Akoka, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, on Sunday, received the London-Lagos solo driver, Pelumi Nubi, on the campus.
Nubi, a travel content creator, embarked on her solo trip in a car on January 30, 2024, and arrived at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on Sunday morning. 28-year-old Nubi’s father, Timothy Nubi, is a Professor in the Department of Estate Management, UNILAG; and the Founder/National Coordinator, Ideal Habitat Initiative.
NEWS DAIRY
Family unveils burial arrangements for former Education Minister, Fabian Osuji
Professor Fabian Osuji, former Minister of Education from 2003 to 2005, will be buried in his home town, Umuoda Nguru, in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Information about burial of the education icon, a Catholic Knight of the Order of Saint John, who holds the revered title of Dike Eji Ejemba of Mbaise, is contained in a statement released during the weekend by the family.
Prof Okecha’s Book on Reviving Nigeria’s Education System For Presentation At NIIA
The Nigerian Education System: Downswings and Way Forward, a book written by Professor Steve Okecha, retired professor of Chemistry and university administrator, x-raying the Nigerian education system, will be presented at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, on Saturday, 27th April, 2024.
The Chairman of the book presentation event is Mr Donald Duke, the former Governor of Cross River State, with H.E Rt.Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State, as Special Guest of Honour. The Chief Presenter is Senator Ned Nwoko, while former federal minister, Professor Jerry Gana, is the Keynote Speaker.
NAIRA METRICS
Plateau university refutes rumors of impending shutdown by NUC
The management of Plateau University, Bokkos, has refuted rumors circulating about the National Universities Commission (NUC) planning to close the institution.
Mr. Yakubu Ayuba, the Registrar, denied the allegation in a statement released on Sunday in Jos.
This follows allegations made by Mr. Shittu Bamaiyi, the acting Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau, claiming that the NUC had finalized plans to shut down the university.
POLITICS NIGERIA
Kidnappers demand N50 million ransom for two federal university students
Abductors of the two students of the Federal University Wukari in Taraba State are demanding a ransom of N50 million for their release. The head of Information and Protocol Unit of the institution, Ashu Agbu, disclosed this in a chat with journalists on Sunday, April 7.
“The abductors revealed that they came for the owner of the eatery and not his staff and will return to get him,” she said.