The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has called on political and religious leaders to promote unity among the nation’s ethnic groups.
The former Vice President gave the charge in a statement he signed to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps.
The NYSC scheme was established on May 22, 1973, by the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon (retd.) to foster national reconciliation following a brutal civil war between the Nigerian State and the Republic of Biafra that claimed millions of lives, particularly children.
“I use this opportunity to call on politicians, religious leaders, and other opinion leaders to continue to encourage unity among the people because disunity feeds hate, which in turn, feeds conflicts. We should always make utterances that promote love and unity and avoid statements that stoke bitter divisions and intolerance.
“As we mark the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria, we are reminded that the scheme remains one of the most significant policies ever conceived in the country. We must also acknowledge and give credit to General Yakubu Gowon for introducing this brilliant idea aimed at consolidating national unity after the bitter memories of the tragic Nigerian civil war.
“Unity, which is also my agenda as a politician, is essential to building a strong country because a divided country is a weakened country.
“At the same time, I urge a review of the mandate of the NYSC scheme to reflect the demands of the current reality,” the statement read.
The Osun State Government has clarified that Dr. Folorunso Alakija remains the Chancellor of Osun State University after the dissolution of the Governing Council of the University.
In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the State Government opined that the dissolution of the Governing Council does not affect the position of Dr. Alakija who is contributing immensely to the growth and development of the University.
The statement indicates that the position of the Chancellor is not part of the Governing Council and so the dissolution of the Council has nothing to do with the Chancellor.
The Government notes with appreciation the ongoing multiple support from Dr. Alakija to the infrastructural growth of the University as well as her selfless humanitarian and philanthropic assistance to the human, physical and academic development of the university.
Plants have immense utilities, and it is essential that the government put in place policies to maximize their use for the benefit of the nation.
A Professor of botany, Adegoke Adegbite gave the advice while delivering the second inaugural lecture of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, OAUSTECH in Okitipupa, Ondo State.
Delivering the lecture titled “Plants: Oscillating Amongst Creationism, Evolution and Genetic Modifications”, Professor Adegbite, who traced the history of plants to the Biblical story of the Garden of Eden, expressed displeasure that some plants had gone into extinction as a result of deforestation.
Professor Adegbite, however, called on governments at all levels to put policies in place that would regulate the use of plants for the sustenance of life through the provision of food, medicine and oxygen.
The University Don said this became necessary to conserve plants and prevent subjecting humans to the threat of ecological problems.
The Professor of Botany also advocated proper monitoring of unprofessional herbal medicine practitioners to avoid health complications.
Professor Adegbite, who was the former acting Vice Chancellor and the present Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies of the institution, suggested that government should pay more attention to natural resources, particularly, plants by engaging experts in formulating policies that would bring out its economic benefits to serve as a means of boosting the nation’s internally generated revenue, IGR.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Temi Ologunorisa said the institution had put measures in place to preserve plants and convert them to other products in order to address human challenges.
The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the need to commercialize some of the research findings in higher institutions for the benefit of the nation’s education sector.
The lecture had in attendance people from all walks of life.
The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Ayodele Adeyanju wants the management of NYSC to consider an upward review of the monthly allowance of corps members in the country.
Mr Adeyanju who made the call in Ado Ekiti while delivering a lecture as part of the activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of NYSC noted that the current allowance could no longer cater for the needs of corps members due to the economic situation in Nigeria.
He explained that all sectors of the nation’s economy had felt the impact of corps members since the establishment of the scheme on the 22nd of May 1973 by the then military Head of State, Retired General Yakubu Gowon, and the youth should not be allowed to suffer.
Mr Adeyanju said corps members had also been playing an active role in the nation’s electoral process through the memorandum of understanding between the NationaI Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and the independent NationaI Electoral Commission, INEC.
The Permanent Secretary however appealed to corps members to continue to Foster NationaI Unity and development which were parts of the reasons for the establishment of the scheme.
Earlier, the NYSC state coordinator, Mrs Mary Chikezie described the scheme as an instrument for NationaI Development, peaceful coexistence, inter-ethnic marriages, and job creation through skills acquisition.
High points of the event was the award given to outstanding personalities for supporting NYSC and display of good produced by the corps members through Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development, SAED.
Teachers and other key players in technical and vocational education have been urged to prioritize ethical standards in the efforts to build more skilled and self-reliant Nigerians.
The move, according to experts would further enhance the provision of practical and applied skills as well as basic scientific knowledge to the people.
An educationist, Mr Sesan Olugbemi made the call while delivering a lecture at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro.
The lecture entitled “The Technical and Vocational Educator, His Tenacious Stand For Ethical Practices And The Matters Arising” was centered on highlighting ethical practices among technical and vocational educators in the country.
Addressing the gathering, Mr Sesan Olugbemi blamed the rot in the nation’s educational system, particularly the tertiary institutions, on the growing rate of unethical practices among the lecturers, noting the need for deliberate actions to check the trend.
Mr Olugbemi listed the common unethical practices among the students and academic staff to include cultism, sexual abuse, poor attitude to learning, truancy or lateness to lecture as well as forceful sale of handouts and textbooks among others.
Mr Olugbemi who maintained that combating unethical practices in the sector was a collective interest noted that the nation’s sustainable development was dependent on the quality of education imparted on the youths and encouraged the government to invest more in the sector.
Earlier, the Polytechnic’s Rector, Dr Mukahil Akinde had advocated increased funding for polytechnic education in a bid to further strengthen the nation’s technological base.
Dr Akinde gave the assurance that the Polytechnic would continue to equip students with the necessary skills to make them employers of labour.
Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the establishment of 37 new universities across the country.
Briefing State House Correspondents after the extraordinary meeting presided over by Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa Abuja, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu said the approval followed a memo presented to FEC by the ministry.
He said the approval became imperative based on the importance of Education to the economic development of the country.
FEC also approved the Universal Implementation of the Employee Compensation Act, ECA, 2010.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige said the law was operated by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, noting that it was a replacement of the old Employee Compensation Act that was known as “Workmen Compensation.”
According to him, the Council approved it for universal implementation, meaning that apart from the private sector, which is already implementing, the public sector, which comprises the federal, state, and local governments, will adopt it for the protection of their workers.
On the warning strike threatened by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Chris Ngige said it was unnecessary since the government was already engaged with the Nigerian Medical Association, their umbrella body.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has enjoined corps members serving in the state to disregard all security scares while carrying out their national assignment in their respective host communities.
Governor Makinde stated this while declaring the three weeks orientation course for 2023 Batch A, Stream 2 closed at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Iseyin.
The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Seun Fakorede, who noted that the orientation course had fully equipped and motivated the Youths for positive changes in their respective places of primary assignments and host communities, challenged the corps members not be scared to live as role models and positive agents.
“As you are moving into the nooks and crannies of Oyo State, you to make your impact felt in your host should be ready
communities by embarking on projects that would add value to their lives. Endeavour to leave a legacy in your various host communities by rendering selfless service to the people.”
“I wish to inform you that Oyo State people are very hospitable and accommodating. There is no cause to entertain any fear because Oyo State is peaceful. Feel free to interact with the people of your host communities to enable you share in their dreams, hopes and aspirations for a better life. Be role models at your Places of Primary A ssignment especially those of you that are posted to Schools. The younger ones have a lot to learn from you, please make sure you influence their lives positively. “
Earlier in a welcome address, State Coordinator, NYSC, Mr Abel Oche warned the corps members against absenteeism, truancy, corruption and unnecessary journeys, saying any corps member caught would be sanctioned.
“You should start to exhibit and nurture the leadership traits in you by beginning to dream big and create visions that will outlast you in the community you find yourself. I want to admonish you to relate cordially with the people of your host communities and steer clear of any act of indiscipline or anti-social behaviour.”
“You should avoid unnecessary journeys and if you must travel ensure that you obtain written permission through the appropriate channel of communication. Let me warn you that any act of absenteeism, truancy or indiscipline on your part will be met with appropriate sanctions as stipulated in the NYSC Bye-laws.”
A total number of Two thousand, One hundred and twenty-nine (2,129) corps members trained during the three weeks camp orientation course, were deployed across the thirty-three Local Government Areas of the state for their national service year.
Similarly, The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has appealed to Corps employers in the state to treat Corps members deployed to their employment with hospitality, care and a sense of patriotism for the unity and prosperity of Nigeria.
Senator Adeleke made the appeal while declaring close the Orientation course for the Stream Two Batch A participants of the NYSC posted to Osun state at the permanent orientation camp, Ede.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, the Governor charged them to make the place of primary assignment and the entire state a home for the Corps members as a major step towards promoting peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
He also admonished the Corps members to be conscious of their roles in promoting Nigeria’s unity, peace and progress at all times.
“Do only those things capable of promoting peace and unity in the communities where you are posted to. Do not look down on the people of your host communities but rather love them and do them good at all times. Do not get involved in activities capable of jeopardizing your security and your peaceful co-existence in your community.”
Earlier in an address, the Osun State coordinator of NYSC, Mr Agbor Ndoma Obim urged them to be the beacon of change and hope they were trained to be to the people.
“As you have actively participated in the Orientation programme, I urge you to take the Primary Assignment and Community Development Service seriously. Your commitment and unalloyed participation in them will determine your participation in the fourth cardinal programme which is the Winding up and Passing out Parade.”
Mr Obim noted that as a way of creating an impact on their host communities, the corps members should identify a project that addresses the need of the people and mobilize to meet such need
He warned them against night journeys and unauthorized travellings, saying that they should seek refuge at military formations or police stations once it is six o’clock during any journey.
Saturday marked the arrival of the fifteenth group of Nigerian students from Sudan, to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The group of 147 nationals took off from Port Sudan International Airport on Tarco Air and arrived around 8:30 p.m. local time.
All Nigerian students in Port Sudan and Egypt border have been evacuated,
This is the final in a series of evacuation initiatives by the Nigerian government to return citizens who have been stuck overseas due to Sudan’s escalating violence.
So far, 2,518 Nigerians have been returned to the country in various ways, including military aircraft and commercial flights.
According to a tweet from Nigeria in Diaspora Commission, no Nigerian lives were lost during the evacuation.
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has done well in the provision of modern facilities and infrastructure to tertiary institutions across the country through Tertiary Education Trust Fund,TETFund
The president who spoke while commissioning some (TETFund) sponsored projects at the Federal University of Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State hoped that the projects would enhance teaching and learning.
Represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, president Buhari expressed happiness over the progress recorded at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti urging the management to sustain the good work.
In a remark, the Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina commended TETFund for its contributions and support for the institution adding that the university has recorded unprecedented successes in teaching and research.
Projects commissioned are the laboratory project of pharmacy block A of the 2021/2022 merge annual intervention, and 250 lecture theater capacity building Block B of the 2021/2022 merge annual intervention.
The Chairman, Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), Retired Justice Eni Esan, wants higher institutions in the state to put in place and implement anti-corruption rules and practices.
The retired Justice stated this during a sensitization and advocacy programme organized by OYACA for staff and students of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora at the institution’s main hall.
Retired Justice Esan explained that students would thus imbibe the rules within and outside the school environments.
She said academic institutions were positioned to play key roles in preventing corruption as they educate future leaders and impart values of integrity through set examples.
The retired jurist pointed out that anti-corruption education was one of the most effective ways to increase public awareness and improve public attitudes towards corruption, saying that corruption is widespread in Nigeria because the majority has a poor understanding of how it could negatively impact the society.
“Anti-Corruption education is one of the most effective ways to increase public awareness and improve public attitudes towards corruption, one of the main reasons why corruption is so widespread is that most people have a poor understanding of what it means and how it can negatively impact society, by educating people about the causes and consequences of corruption, as well as preferring solutions for combating it, we can help to build a more informed and anti-corruption society.
“Academic institutions are uniquely positioned to play a key role in preventing corruption, not only do they educate future leaders, they also have a unique opportunity to impart the values of integrity through the examples they set by maintaining a high standard of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct.
“Therefore staff and students of higher institutions should abstain from unethical conducts such as sex for grades, admission racketeering, etc, by ensuring that all staff members are held to these standards, academic institutions can play an important role in creating an honest and transparent environment that discourages corruption and promotes trust among stakeholders.”
Justice Eni Esan advised students to work towards discouraging their parents from engaging in sharp practices, imbibe the values of integrity that will make them not engage in examination malpractices, and should report any corrupt practices they observe to OYACA.
Responding, the Provost of the College, Professor Akinola Akinlabi who was represented by the Registrar, Mr Rasheed Adeniji, appreciated OYACA for deeming it fit to extend the sensitization programme to the institution, while promising to imbibe the core values of morality teachings.
The Registrar pointed out that the College had imbibed precautionary steps to avoid corrupt practices by staff and students of the institution and hailed the Oyo State administration under Governor Seyi Makinde for establishing the agency.
Earlier, the OYACA team paid a visit to the Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Ayinla, who was represented by the Oluaso of Iberekodo, Oba Jamiu Badmus, and members of the traditional council.
The monarch appreciated the Chairman of OYACA for the positive impacts that the agency’s activities have created in Oyo State and encouraged her to sustain the tempo of zero tolerance for corruption in and around the State.
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilesa, Professor Taiwo Ashaolu has promised that henceforth examination results of the institution would be released after three weeks.
Professor Ashaolu made the promise while playing host to the management of Radio Nigeria, Gold FM Ilesa led by Mr Dokun Ladele on a courtesy visit to the institution.
Professor Ashaolu, who condemned a situation whereby results would not be released in due time, stressed the need for value re-orientation, noting that things would no longer be business as usual.
Speaking on the etiquette of teaching as a profession, Professor Ashaolu asserted that the institution would instill discipline into its staff and impact the same into the students to become better ambassadors of the school in society.
Earlier in his address, General Manager, Radio Manager, Gold FM, Ilesa, Mr Dokun Ladele called for a partnership between the university and the station.
Mr Ladele, who described the appointment of Professor Ashaolu as a round peg in a round hole maintained that both the institution and the station shared the same goal in the area of education.
Present at the visit were top management staff of the institution and Gold FM.
The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC has restated its commitment to promote unity and proper inter-tribal relationship among Nigerians.
The NYSC Coordinator in Ekiti State, Mrs Mary Chikezie stated this during a Unity Road-walk through some strategic streets in Ado-Ekiti as part of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Corps.
Mrs Chikezie said part of the reasons for establishing the corps was to encourage national unity and cohesion, instill discipline in Nigerian youths as well as ensure hard work, which she said would be sustained.
The NYSC Coordinator gave assurance that the scheme would do more in training Corps members to acquire skills to become self-reliant, improve on the rural health initiative and collaboration with other agencies for the growth of the nation.
She noted that the scheme had recorded numerous achievements for the past fifty years of its establishment, especially in the areas of national integration, training and molding of youths, economic development as well as inter-ethnic marriages, among others.
Mrs. Chikezie, however, appreciated the founder of NYSC and other collaborators for their efforts to sustain the scheme.
Addressing passersby during the walk, some of the Corps members who spoke in different languages, including Richard Ogenede and Madefor Jenifer, expressed happiness for the opportunity to be part of the youths serving their fatherland.
The NYSC was established by a Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon on May 22, 1973.
AbouT 80,000 candidates who could not sit for the 2023 session of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board:s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, within their scheduled time owing to no fault of theirs, sat for the rescheduled examination across the country on Saturday.
Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, who monitored the exercise, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the rescheduled examination.
Adamu, who was in the company of the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, monitored the exam at the Computer Based Test, CBT centre located in Mambila Barracks, Asokoro District of Abuja. expressed delight over the smooth conduct of the exercise.
He said: “I am very happy with what I have seen. Regarding the (temporary) holding room (for candidates), and the arrangement in where they are taking the examination, I think everything is in order.
While saying no negative incident was recorded in the conduct of the UTME at the CBT centre, the minister, however, made a case for a temporary holding place for candidates waiting for the scheduled time of the exam.
“Everything is okay, have you seen any problem? Perhaps they should have a class for the holding room, I think that is the only improvement they will make here,” Adamu said.
Recall that the Board had on Tuesday released the results of candidates who had earlier taken part in the exam, which commenced on Tuesday, 25th April.
A total of 1,586,765 candidates indicated an interest in sitting for the 2023 UTME.
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The Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described Osun State University, UNIOSUN, as a shining light among other universities in the world.
Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the management team of the College of Law of the university, led by the Provost, Professor Mojeed Alabi in his office at the State Secretariat, Abere.
He said he is proud about the institution being a Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP’s legacy under the administration of former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola.
The governor reiterated his commitment to support the growth and development of the university so as to further produce first-class graduates that will be generally acceptable and marketable in the labour market.
Governor Adeleke called on the university administrators to sustain the tempo of best practices and professionalism, stressing that the institution and its colleges must continue to be run transparently and responsibly.
Earlier, the Provost, College of Law, Osun State University, Ifetedo Campus who commended the governor for his style of governance which he said has touched every sector in the state, invited him to the third in the series of distinguished personality lecture of the College of Law of the university slated for the 31st of May, 2023.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday said it would commence the release of results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Board on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
This was contained in the minutes of the meeting held at the end of an emergency management meeting held over the weekend in Abuja.
In the minutes which was made available to our correspondent on Monday morning, the board noted that the delay in the release of results was due to the fact that it wanted to ensure that all necessary screenings were concluded.
“The Board would be releasing the results of candidates, who have taken the examination so far on Tuesday, 2nd May, 2023. The Board had delayed the release to ensure that all necessary screening are concluded besides ensuring that the mean and standard deviation are reasonably obtained before releasing these results.
“As candidates check their results on Tuesday, 2nd May, 2023, those who sat the examination but had challenges without being aware of such, would not see their results but would instead see their notification for rescheduled examination,” it said.
Similarly, the examination body also noted that three categories of candidates who missed their examinations had been rescheduled for mop-up examinations.
“All candidates, who could not sit the 2023 UTME within their scheduled time owing to no fault of theirs, would be rescheduled to take the examination on Saturday, 6th May, 2023.
“Candidates under these categories are principally those who were verified at their centres but could not sit the examination; those who could not be biometrically verified, and those with mismatched data,”
The PUNCH had earlier reported that JAMB rescheduled the conduct of the 2023 UTME from Tuesday, April 25, 2023, to Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
The board had informed Nigerians that it would be using some novel innovative methods in conducting the exercise with the aim of completely arresting incidences of examination infractions.
“This has been largely achieved as the exercise recorded the lowest reported cases of infractions but with equally emerging challenges on account of human negligence which led to some candidates not being able to sit the examination on the first day. This notwithstanding, out of the 1,586,765 candidates that indicated an interest in sitting the examination, only 80,166 are now outstanding.
“On the first day of the 2023 UTME, a number of candidates in some centres could not sit the examination as well as in some centres in subsequent days due to diverse reasons. Though a reasonable number of them have been rescheduled and have taken the examination, some are yet to take their examination.
“As part of the decisions reached at the end of an emergency management meeting held on Sunday, 31st April 2023, the Board has fixed Saturday, 6th May 2023, for all categories of candidates who have not sat their examination, as listed below, to take their examination,” the board said.
Old boys and girls of Ibadan Grammar School, IGS, have gathered to celebrate the 110th Founder’s Day Anniversary of its existence in grand style
The celebration, which climaxed with dinner and gala night put together by the Old Students’ Association drew participants and guests from both home and abroad.
The old students, who are accomplished experts in their various fields of practice, were seen beaming with smiles in a beautifully decorated hall with melodious tunes saturating the arena as they recount their old days at the one-hundred-and-ten-year-old school.
In an address, the National President, of Ibadan Grammar School Old Students’ Association, Mr. Oladimeji Mako explained that old boys and girls from the school have reflected the virtues imparted in them by their Alma mater in their various fields of endeavours.
“This evening I look around this room and am glad to see and relate with a group of brilliant minds, well-accomplished people who continue to make a difference in all areas of human activities.
Most of you have helped to give hope and optimism that the future is bright and that our school community will go on to achieve incredible things in an atmosphere conducive to Learning and character moulding.”
Mr. Mako enjoined old students of IGS to support the school as builders of a shared Vision to give hope to every registered student as well as improve the infrastructure.
Chairman on the occasion, Mr. George Thorpe, who explained that being a non-indigene in IGS, he enjoyed equal access to every opportunity offered by the Alma-mater, advocated relegation of ethnic bias or bigotry in the scheme of things.
“I did not recall ever being subjected to ethnic bias or bigotry for being a non-indigene at Ibadan grammar school and I already gave instances of receiving many privileges.” Mr. Thorpe added.
The high point of the event was the presentation of awards in different categories to old students, who had distinguished themselves in the society, among whom were the telecommunication giant, Dr. Mike Adenuga, retired Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Badejoko Adeniji, The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo and Baale Ekotedo, Elder Taye Ayorinde.
Activities marking the 110th Founders Day anniversary of one of Nigerias Premier Secondary School, Ibadan Grammar School, IGS, Molete have kicked off with the inauguration of a modernised buttery donated by the 1968/1972 Class set.
Speaking at the ceremony, the 12th National President of the Association, Mr Oladimeji Mako noted that the members decided to put up the befitting structure because students and foodsellers have been transacting business under a tree in the school compound for years.
Mr. Mako said other projects completed by the members included the refurbished administrative block and an international tennis federation standard court.
He highlighted activities lined up for the Founders Day celebration to include the Annual General meeting AGM, the “OBU NIGHT” which is the relishing of beans porridge by members in reminiscence of their favourite dish while in the school, the Dinner and Award night as well as the Thanksgiving service in the school Chapel on Sunday.
At the Annual General meeting held at the Emmanuel Alayande Hall, Mr Mako listed his achievements as organising the 7th Emmanuel Alayande memorial lecture, hosting the AIONIAN Games tagged Oluyole 2023, establishment of the IGSOSA Resource Centre as well as the association website.
The National President announced that the Perimeter fencing of the School would soon commence to ensure protection of lives of Staff and students as well as the school infrastructure.
A Life Trustee member and distinguished old student Sir Mathew Adepoju called for an upward review of the association annual dues pointing out that members should be paying since the right to vote was based on individuals.
The IGSOSA National Secretary Biodun Akinbile as well as the National Treasurer Kunle Oluwole presented their reports at the AGM.
The National Publicity and Social Secretary who’s also Chairman 1977/1982 Set, Mr Akinyinka Akintola said the school has produced eminent and influential Nigerians who have made their marks in their various endeavors.
Mr. Akintola who is the General Manager Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta Ogun state maintained that he was proud to be an old student of the school because of its commitment to the service of God and the country.
State Coordinator, NYSC, Oyo State, Mr Odoba Abel Oche has appealed to the state government for infrastructural development of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp to enhance the effective training of corps members posted to the state.
He made the appeal while delivering his introductory address at the swearing-in ceremony of 2023 Batch A, Stream 2 Corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin
Mr Oche, who explained that a rain storm wreaked havoc on the facilities of the camp a few weeks before the start of the orientation exercise, appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to construct an auditorium for the corps members so that their training would go unhindered during the rainy season.
“I want to strongly appeal to the state government to help us construct an auditorium where corps members can be receiving lectures. Presently we make use of the pavilion which is not ideal for such a programme. Moreover, the roofs of our pavilion were removed by the windstorm a few weeks ago which after we just managed to patch one side. This makes it difficult for us to hold any programme when rain falls. We equally request assistance in the area of hostel accommodation. The existing ones are inadequate for the population of corps members always deployed to the state.”
Declaring the orientation course opened, the Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede, reiterated the government’s support for the scheme and urged the corps members to participate fully in the training to equip them for the task ahead.
“It is heartwarming that the National Youth Service Corps has succeeded in its quest to mitigate the high rate of unemployment bedevilling the country through the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (SAED). I enjoin you to embrace the programme and equip yourself at no cost with skills that will make you stand the test of time.”
To this end, I want to encourage you to be open-minded and assimilate all the training you will be receiving in this camp to make your stay in Oyo State a very productive and memorable one as you discharge your
assignment with all seriousness.”
Governor Makinde enjoined the corps members to see themselves as potentially needed to solve challenges in key sectors of the economy
Billionaire businessman and Founder of Glo, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr and 109 others are to receive Awards at the 110th Founders Day anniversary Dinner of Ibadan Grammar School Old Students Association, IGSOSA , holding at the World Lillie’s hotel Apata Ibadan on Saturday April 29 by 5pm.
Apart from Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr, other Recipients of the Lifetime Service Achievement Awards include former Nigeria’s Representative at the UNESCO Professor Mike Omolewa, Alake of Egbaland Oba Adedotun Gbadebo Aremu, one time Chief Judge of Oyo state, Justice Badejoko Adeniji, former Head of the Civil Service of the federation Professor Oladapo Afolabi and Dr. Goodie Ibru, Chairman Board of Trustees of the school.
Other Categories of award are Distinguished Alumni Merit Award, Outstanding service award, Principal/Teachers award and Class recognition award.
A statement by the National President IGSOSA Mr. Dimeji Mako and the National Publicity and Social Secretary Akinyinka Akintola explains that the epoch making event will also feature the launch of the 110 plus ten Centenary book packaged by the association.
Ibadan Grammar School Molete which has produced eminent Nigerians among whom were late renowned Urban planner Prof. Akin Mabogunje, The Publisher of The Guardian newspaper Mr. Alex Ibru, former Senate President Senator Ken Nnamani, one time Presidential adviser on Power, late Mr. Foluseke Somolu was established on March 31, 1913 by the First Anglican Bishop of Ibadan Alexander Akinyele.
The management of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, on Wednesday, banned students from driving or bringing cars to the campus.
The institution also banned tinted vehicles being used by staff members and students, while learner permits must be placed on the vehicles of beginner drivers.
A memo issued by the registrar of the institution, Kayode Ogunleye, said the decision was reached at a management meeting held on Wednesday.
He said, “The University management at its regular meeting held, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, deliberated on the occurrence of traffic on the campus and decided as follows:
“Vehicles owned by students are hereby banned from entering the university campus. Vehicles with no registration numbers are no longer allowed on campus. Roadside parking of vehicles should stop forthwith.”
The registrar also said unauthorised vehicles parked at various locations in the university should be taken out with immediate effect.
“Any unauthorized vehicles parked at various positions in the university should be taken out with immediate effect, failing which the university security will take appropriate action on such vehicles.
“Tinted vehicles being used by some staff and students are hereby prohibited. Learner permits must be placed on the vehicles of beginner drivers.
“The acting vice-chancellor, bursar, Liberian, provosts and deans, directors, heads of departments/units and acting head of security unit were copied in the memo,” Ogunleye said.
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State has distanced itself from the publication making the round and fuelled by some mischief makers, that the state government is recruiting unemployed graduates for job placement through the agency.
This is contained in a statement issued by the agency’s State Director, Mr. Kayode Odedokun, and signed by the Head of Media, Mr. Isiaka Kehinde.
The statement reads in part: “This is to inform the public that the attention of our Agency has just been drawn to the ongoing spurious publication making the rounds and fuelled by some mischief makers, that the state government is recruiting unemployed graduates for job placement through our agency”.
“While it can’t be disproved that Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency has a very cordial working relationship with the state government, this doesn’t confer on us the duty of its recruitment agents, therefore we urge the good people of Oyo State to disregard the rumour, lest they fall into the hands of scammers.”
“While thanking the Oyo State government and the good people of the state for their constant support and cooperation, we wish them compliments of Ramadan Season.”
The Oyo State Government has vowed to prosecute those it described as undesirable elements, who perpetrate recruitment scams with the sole intent of defrauding the innocent public.
This is coming on the heels of a purported list circulating on social media claiming the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, has started its recruitment process.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, advised the public to be vigilant and never deal with scammers who pose as recruitment agents for the board.
Dr. Adeniran said the management has also begun moves to identify those perpetrating these fraudulent activities, promising that when caught they will be handed over to appropriate quarters.
He also cautioned job-seekers saying, “Please shun any purported list, circulating on social media claiming we are recruiting”.
The statement added that OYOSUBEB would go through a due and transparent process, in its recruitment exercise.
“On repeated occasions, we have cautioned the general public to be vigilant and circumspect not to deal with scammers who pose as recruitment agents or staff members of OYOSUBEB. They collect huge sums of money from unsuspecting victims with the promise to provide them employment at OYOSUBEB,” the statement reads.
“Today, we saw a list of names published by some fraudulent people, claiming those are the people invited for the OYOSUBEB job interview. On the list, their interview was scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at an unknown venue. We are on it and anyone caught disseminating this kind of information, will be dealt with, according to the law”, Adeniran said.
Therefore, Dr. Adeniran emphatically stated that OYOSUBEB is not conducting any recruitment at the moment, and importantly that it does not conduct recruitment exercises through back door channels.
“When OYOSUBEB plans to expand its workforce and seek to recruit competent hands to carry out the task of improving the State’s education sector, the public can be rest assured that we would follow appropriate channels and processes in doing so; including advertisements on public channels of communication, followed by rigorous screening, interviews and examination exercises”, Dr. Adeniran said.
E-signed:
Media Team,
Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, April 19, 2023.
The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the recent appointments of principal officers for the University of Ilesa as part of the fulfilment of his promise to nurture a sustainable tertiary institution for Ijeshaland.
Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, reaffirmed his commitment to building a sound-footed university, which he said informed his approval of a leading academic of international repute, Professor Taiwo Asaolu as the Vice Chancellor of the university.
Commending the leaders, sons and daughters of Ijeshaland for their patience and acceptance of the government’s decision, the Governor assured that the laudable ideas recommended by the Asaolu Review Committee would be implemented.
Governor Adeleke urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the new Vice Chancellor as he settles down to the urgent task of sustainable take-off of the university.
The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Professor Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu as Vice Chancellor for the University of Ilesa and other principal officers.
The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye issued letters of appointment to the principal officers in his office.
Alhaji Igbalaye at a meeting with the appointees charged them to uphold the virtue of professionalism and integrity which endeared them to the State Governor and which recommended them for the appointments.
Other principal officers, Mr. Funso OJO as Registrar, the Bursar is Dr. Mukaila OYEKANMI and the Librarian, Mr. Adewale OGUNSIPE
The Vice-Chancellor, Taiwo Asaolu is a Professor of Accounting and Finance and former Dean, Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Professor Asaolu was the Chairman of the University of Ilesa Review Committee which was set up by Governor Adeleke to address all outstanding issues for the eventual take-off of the University.
Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has inaugurated the recently approved Governing Councils of three tertiary institutions in the state with a call on members to come up with a rescue agenda to reposition the state education system.
The three institutions include Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; EKSU, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, BOUESTI and Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital EKSUTH.
Addressing members of the three councils in Ado Ekiti, after they had taken their oath of Office and allegiance, Governor Oyebanji appreciated them for accepting the responsibility, saying that they were all carefully selected to be part of the state transformation agendas due to their pedigrees and antecedence.
He reminded them that tertiary institutions in the state have been facing serious challenges, hence the need for them to work together with the schools’ management, alumni association, and other relevant stakeholders on how to end instability, financial bottlenecks as well as student unrest in the institutions.
Mr Oyebanji said the government would continue to do its best at complimenting every effort geared towards ensuring that education in the state attains enviable standards.
According to him, the Governing Councils should endeavour to develop new approaches to funding, learning, infrastructure, recruitment, and cultural structures among others in order to take the State education levels to international standards.
Responding on behalf of the governing councils, the pro-chancellor and chairman, EKSU Governing Council, Professor Akin Oyebode expressed the readiness of members to work assiduously and justify the confidence reposed in them for the appointment.
Professor Oyebode thanked Governor Oyebanji for the opportunity and called for the support and cooperation of all stakeholders in the State towards ensuring that the governing councils affect positive changes in the State’s tertiary institutions.
Professor Akin Oyebode is the pro-chancellor and chairman of EKSU Governing council, Chief Wole Olanipekun is the Chancellor of BOUESTI Governing council and Dr Ademola Dada is the Chairman of EKSUTH.
