Category: Education

OAU celebrates 48th Convocation, unveils New Strategic Vision for Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, celebrated its 48th Convocation on Saturday, 14th December 2024, with notable dignitaries and key stakeholders in attendance. The event, themed “Great Ife: Pathways to a Greater Tomorrow,” featured the conferral of degrees to graduands, along with the announcement of several strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the institution for future growth. Professor Siyan Oyeweso, Chairman of the OAU Governing Council, delivered the opening address, highlighting the university’s significant achievements and future plans. He emphasized the university’s commitment to excellence through a 25-year strategic plan (2025-2050), which…

Echocho floods Schools with Furniture, Books, and Learning Materials in Kogi East

Emporium Reporters

Senator Isah Jibrin, popularly known as Echocho, has once again demonstrated his commitment to improving education in Kogi East Senatorial District with the distribution of vital educational materials and furniture to schools across the region. The initiative, which addresses the pressing infrastructural and resource needs of schools, reflects the senator’s determination to create a more conducive learning environment for students and teachers alike. The donation included an impressive array of items, such as double detached school desks and chairs for students, teacher’s and visitor’s tables, and whiteboards to enhance classroom…

Gov Okpebholo launches Statewide Remodeling of Public Schools in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has embarked on an ambitious project to remodel public schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the state. The initiative aims to improve the infrastructure and learning conditions in schools, signaling the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the education sector.   The Governor unveiled this plan on Monday during the distribution of notebooks, textbooks, and instructional materials in Benin City. The materials, donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are being distributed across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas following the Governor’s directive.   Governor Okpebholo…

NITDA partners Ministry of Education to Drive Digital Literacy across Nigeria’s Schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched an ambitious initiative to embed digital literacy across all levels of Nigeria’s education system.   The partnership, unveiled during a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, and his management team, seek to prepare Nigerian youth for a digital-driven future. As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the initiative targeted 70% digital literacy in the short term and 95%…

MAPOLY Alumni celebrates Dr. Jolaoso’s appointment as Rector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Muslim Alumni Association (MAPAMA) has praised the appointment of Architect (Dr.) Adekoyejo Babatunde Jolaoso as the new Rector of the institution. The association expressed confidence in his ability to lead MAPOLY to greater heights, citing his exceptional academic qualifications, extensive experience, and dedication to excellence.   In a press statement signed by Tajudeen Balogun, Head of MAPAMA’s Media and Publicity Committee, on behalf of the National President, Prince Taofeek Oyeniyi, the association commended Dr. Jolaoso’s dedication, brilliance, and productivity, describing his selection as a testament…

Dissecting Un-accessed UBEC Grants, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The issue of lackadaisical approach to assessing grants by state governments has become recurring, particularly when it comes to grants jointly funded by federal and sub national level.   In the last seven years , the federal government through Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has been battling with states over glaring refusal to access the quarterly / yearly available grants made available by the federal government through counterpart funding to promote both Basic and Junior Secondary Schools Education.   This was happening at a time government at the national level…

Make Oyo Education utmost priority — MURIC tells Gov Makinde

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Gov Seyi Makinde led administration has been charged to make education a matter of utmost priority. The call was made by the leading human rights group in Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) following the recent reports on the education sector in the State. In a statement circulated to the media on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The State Ambassador and Secretary General of the Muslim Rights Concern MURIC Oyo State Chapter called for urgent proactive measures to ensure proper access to education in the State.   The full message reads:…

Gov Okpebholo inspects schools, frowns at deplorable conditions of facilities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, embarked on inspection of schools in the State, where he frowned at the dilapidated structures as well as the poor sanitary, security and learning conditions in the schools. The Governor who was accompanied on the tour by the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Paddy Iyamu and other top government functionaries, visited Eweka Primary School Obazagbon, Oroma Primary School Amagba; Amagba secondary school; and Uyiosa Primary School Uzebu; all in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Governor Okpebholo wondered the…

Ireland’s Ambassador reiterates support for ASE University

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Ireland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr Peter Ryan, has expressed his commitment to supporting African School of Economics (ASE), the Pan-African University of Excellence, in achieving its vision. The Ambassador made this commitment while paying a courtesy visit to the management of the University on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at the ASE Campus, Abuja. Ambassador Ryan noted that his country was ready to explore potential collaborations and partnerships with ASE with a view to achieving such shared goals of promoting education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between Irish universities and…

ILLEC Nupe Language marks Eight years of Establishment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

On 19th November, 2016, Nupe Language began in a Classroom. The journey was like a nightmare. Manarakis intention was to get at least few people to join his four younger sisters to learn Nupe Language. To his surprised, a lot of people came to learn from him from various places. Professor Tswanya the then Vice Chancellor of IBBU Lapai was the first Professor to believe in his dream. He gave him some money to buy teaching materials. He confessed that his prophecy on Nupe Language is already failed. A young…