Education

By Fasilat Lawal

Nigerians have been urged to explore the deployment of digital media creatively to accelerate national development.

Head of Department of Mass Communication, Lead City University, Ibadan, Dr Bayo Busari made the call while delivering a lecture organized by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Chapel of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, as part of activities marking the 2024 Press Week.

Dr Busari who spoke on the topic: Effects of Digital Media on National Development noted that successive governments had achieved notable progress in programmes such as the Accecelated Rural Development Programme and the War Against Indiscipline.

The guest lecturer explained that the existence of digital media would help boost government programmes and policies, thereby promoting national development.

Speaking on early exposure of young minds to digital media leading to overload in academic content, Dr Busari said learning should be a serial and gradual process for good educational development.

He urged authorities in the Ministry of Education to review and monitor school curricula and include social media usage in adult literacy curricula to achieve the desired development.

In a remark the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation Of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan while congratulating members of the union on the occasion of this year’s Press Week, tasked Nigerians to develop initiatives that would engender the growth of country.

In a goodwill message, the Deputy Director of News and Current Affairs Directorate, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Adewumi Faniran advised members of the union to regularly sharpen their professional skills and adapt to digitization to remain relevant in the industry.

Earlier in a remark, the chairman of NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo said since the world is transiting to the digital age, every individual needed to embrace it.

The Press Week continues on Tuesday with a visit to the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye and Kayrom Lee Fitness and Gym Center, Liberty Stadium, Ibadan.

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Security

Ex-Military top brass, and Chairman, Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Retired General Kunle Togun says the outfit should be allowed to carry sophisticated weapons.

General Togun made the call at a workshop in Ibadan organised by Leadership and Peace Initiative, YLPI, on safety and security with the theme, “Safety and Security in Yorubaland: An Advisory to Stakeholders” held at Lead City University, Ibadan.

The retired General explained that it was essential that Amotekun be equipped like their counterparts in the Northern region of the country to effectively defend the region.

“Let’s operate the presidential system correctly, if Amotekun is to be, let the Federal Government announce state police, each state has its own Police in America. For instance, if there is a state Police, its personnel will be fully trained and armed to reduce crime and criminality as well as defend the region.

On his part, a monarch, the Orangun of Oke-Ila in Osun State, Oba Adedokun Abolarinwa, says poverty and unemployment are factors causing insecurity in Nigeria, especially Yorubaland.

Oba Abolarinwa said insecurity would continue as long as youths across the nation are not productively engaged to contribute to the development of the country.

The monarch urged stakeholders in Yorubaland not to see the security of the region as the sole duty of the government, but the duty of all, noting that democracy and stability cannot thrive without security.

He stated further that Yoruba people should put aside their personal interests and differences and support calls for the security of the lives and property of people in the region.

“Poverty in the land is caused by unemployment, let’s attack the issue of poverty in the rural areas, let’s be our brother’s keeper and chart a pathway to unite and tackle insecurity in this region.”

“Let us all get involved, we cannot afford to leave everything to the government, we traditional rulers have our roles to play in the safety of Yorubaland, everybody also has to contribute their quota towards the security of our region.”

“There can’t be development without security, all hands must be on deck in tackling insecurity, let all of us be involved in finding solutions to the security challenges facing the southwest.”

On his part, the President of the Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative, TYLPI, Mr Olusegun Ahmadu said the workshop became imperative as the issue of insecurity across the Southwest region has become a threat to the development of the nation.

“We decided not to just sit down with the level of our exposure, education and experience and fold our hands and be looking till the region is captured for ransom, that is why we bring people who have wide experience, knowledge and committed to protecting the region to brainstorm on the way forward.”

Present at the event were the chairman of Southwest Development Stakeholders Forum, SWSDF, Cheif Alao Adedayo and other members of the group.

Rasheeda Makinde

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Security

Police in Oyo State have debunked the rumour that a luxury bus brought some suspected herdsmen to Soka area of Ibadan for suspicious mission.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi said the people were in Ibadan to complete their admission at the lead city university, Ibadan sponsored by the former governor of Sokoto State.

According to Mr. Fadeyi Lead City University Management confirmed them as their prospective students.

The Police Spokesperson however urged members of the public to desist from spreading unconfirmed reports that might cause unrest in the society.

It would be recalled that a story broke out yesterday that a luxury bus brought about three hundred suspected herdsmen to Maje, Soka area of Ibadan for suspicious mission.

The story however, caused some unrest at the area which led to the arrest of the suspected herdsmen by the Sanyo Police Station.

Rasheedat Makinde