Education

Oyo Govt. Warns Newly-Inaugurated Education Secretaries against Abuse

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The Oyo State Government has inaugurated Education Secretaries across the 33 Local Government areas of the state, warning them not to abuse the privileges of the office.

Inaugurating the secretaries on behalf of the state governor, in Ibadan, the Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr Nureni Adeniran implored them to improve education quality in their localities and reduce the number of out-of-school children.

He appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for deeming it fit to appoint the new Education Secretaries across the 33 Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities in the State.

While he warned that there would be sanctions, for any form of abuse, Dr Adeniran said the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has laid a very strong and solid foundation for the new Education secretaries in the areas of infrastructural development, manpower, the uplift of both teaching and non-teaching staff.

He added that the board has raised the bar the for learning process for both formal and non-formal learners, welfare and training of teachers and ensuring well-orchestrated primary school administration. 

Dr Adeniran, also charged all the Education Secretaries to be “high-fliers“in subject content mastery, knowledge and skills that would guarantee prudence, accountability and transparency in their new appointments.

“You, as Education Secretaries, are now well positioned to build on the existing foundation and even add value where it is necessary”, he said.

He admonished them to work hard for the success of the education sector with their new appointments, saying “so that at the end of it all, your names will be written in gold among those that have immensely contributed to the success of this administration”. 

Dr Adeniran said he is convinced that their appointment was in recognition of their capacity, capability and contributions over the years to the development of education in the state.

“With you, a new era of primary school administration and leadership has, once again, been ushered in. In addition, you are expected to work very hard at your jurisdiction to complement the efforts of the State Universal Basic Education Board in particular and the Universal Basic Education Commission in general”.

He urged them to buckle up for the few challenges they may face, saying they must deal with them accordingly in line with the dictum that ‘there are no insurmountable challenges’.

Dr Adeniran also charged them to take charge of the general administration of the LGUBEA, ensuring effective monitoring of school activities within the LGUBEA.

He, however, called for strict compliance with the rules of engagement, so that the whole system will be run as envisioned for the benefit of the state and pupils/learners who are supposed to be the future leaders.

“You are expected to exercise strict caution when making decisions and always seek clearance and advice from the Board on grey areas in order to avoid embarrassment and mistakes that could be costly while running your office. It is my fervent prayer that you succeed in all your undertakings and endeavours during your tenure as Education Secretaries within your various jurisdictions”.

Speaking earlier, a board member, Mr Akeem Oladeji, opined that their appointment was a deliberate action and a clarion call for them to join the present enviable train of education administration, as exemplified in the state, to be in tandem with the four (4) cardinal agenda and focus of this present administration led by Engineer Seyi Makinde, of which education is listed.

Also, a part-time member of the board, Mrs Folasade Ajala admonished them to be focused, dedicated and loyal to the present administration that considered them worthy of the office.

The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, in Oyo State, Comrade Raji Oladimeji, assured the board and the new secretaries of the union’s support and cooperation. 

Comrade Oladimeji also congratulated the new officers on their well-deserved appointment as Education Secretaries.

Responding on behalf of the Education Secretaries, Ms Morenike Adeniran, from Ibadan South-West Local Government thanked the governor for the rare opportunity of deeming it fit to appoint them.

She also appreciated the SUBEB boss for turning the tides of the board with the new development.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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Stakeholder Highlights Cause of Gender Imbalance in NUT

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The Secretary of Delta State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Dan Basime, has urged women to contest for positions of authority to address the gender imbalance in the leadership structure of the union.

Comrade Basime made the call during the election of leadership of the Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Women in Education Network, NIWEN at the NUT State Secretariat in Asaba, the state capital.

The NUT State Secretary noted more women participation in unionism would amplify their appeals for a fair working environment and promote the development agendas of the union.

At a Women conference before the election, the guest speaker, Mrs. Vera Osiloya, listed some of the factors affecting women participation in governance and the society.

At the end of voting, Comrade Atagana Ese-Joy emerged as the Delta State Coordinator of the Nigeria Women in Education Network, while Comrade Oyelade Nkem was elected as State Secretary of NIWEN.

Eghweree Oghenero

Education

We remain committed to Teachers’ welfare – Gov. Okowa

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Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has stressed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state.

Governor Okowa made the pledge at the Cenotaph in Asaba, the state capital, on the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, celebrated annually on the 5th of October.

The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government Mr. Patrick Ukah noted, the state has reintroduced the Annual Teachers Award, scheduled to hold in December this year after the program was jettisoned in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Okowa also emphasized that the state has one of the largest populations of teachers in the country, stressing that his administration has been up to date with the payment of salary and was taking measures to clear the backlog of promotion arrears.

In an address to the occasion, the Chairman of Delta State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Titus Okotie, listed some of the challenges affecting the teaching profession to include: a shortage of teachers in primary and secondary schools and non-payment of thirty thousand naira minimum wage to primary school teachers.

Mr. Okoties added that the stagnation of graduate primary school teachers on grade level 14, is another challenge affecting the tutors in the state.

The highpoint of the event was the parade by representatives of the sub-wings of the NUT in the twenty-five local government areas of Delta State.

Oghenero Eghweree

Education

Delta NUT Hails PMB Over Extension Of Retirement Age

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Delta State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, says recent educational policies by the President Mohammadu Buhari administration such as the extension of retirement age of teachers has the potentials to revamp the nation’s primary and secondary system.

The Delta State Secretary of the NUT, Comrade Dan Basime, state this in Asaba, the state capital while responding to some impactful policies of the President Mohammadu Buhari under the current dispensation.

Mr. Basime noted the policy would enable the mentoring of younger teachers to the overall benefit of the students.

Comrade Basime while commending the president for the development added that the policy should be domesticated speedily in all the states of the federation and the federal capital territory.

The State Secretary of the NUT also expressed the confidence that the policy would be domesticated in Delta State when it is approved by the National Assembly and adopted by the National executive of the Union of Teachers.

Meanwhile, residents of Delta State have commended the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari for the takeoff of the Nigerian Maritime University in Okorenkoko and the recent establishment of the Federal Polytechnic in Orogun.

On infrastructure projects by the federal government, the people commended the president for the resumption of resumption of work on the 337km East-West road saying the scheme which is expected to be completed in first quarter of 2022 would ease the movement of people across the Niger Delta region and improve the standard of living of the people.

Oghenero Eghweree reports that the residents also lauded the federal government for the successful repatriation of over ten thousand Nigerian migrants from Libya, out of which were many residents from the Niger Delta region.

Oghenero Eghweree