Education
ASUU Presents N100,000 to Best Indigent Student
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has presented N100,000 to the best indigent student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi on Thursday.
The student, Miss Iqmat Popoola, is a 300-level student of Agricultural Economics.
Speaking while presenting the cheque to the beneficiary, Prof.
Victor Osodeke, ASUU National President, said the gesture was the union’s way of helping indigent students in the pursuit of their academic careers.He said Popoola was an outstanding student with a Cumulative Grade Point (CGP) Average of 4.47, adding that she was the type that should be employed immediately after graduation.
“The Academic Staff Union of Universities about three years ago introduced indigent scholarship where N100,000 is given to such a student and we pick one student from each of the universities that are members of ASUU.
“For this young lady, Miss Ikmat Popoola is a 300 level student of Agricultural Economics of ATBU and she has a CGP of 4.47.
“Honestly, this is the type of people that should be recruited as soon as they complete their programmes in their university.
“These are the people we need in the system, not those who come through godfathers and godmothers.
“On that note, on behalf of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, we are presenting this token to you as our support towards the completion of your education,” he said.
In his address, ASUU Bauchi Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Lawan Abubakar, explained that the national secretariat of ASUU is sponsoring an indigent student from each of six universities that make up the Bauchi zone.
He further explained that ATBU, Bauchi, is sponsoring three other indigent students with the same amount, University of Jos is sponsoring five students.
Others, he said, included Bauchi State University, Gadau sponsoring 10 indigent students, Gombe State University with six, while Plateau State University and Federal University, Kashere in Gombe, were yet to commence the presentation of this year’s awards to students.
In her response, Popoola thanked the union for its kind gesture, adding that she would make judicious use of the money for the purpose it was meant for. (NAN)
Education
Ex-NUC Boss Urges FG to Prioritise Quality Education
A former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof.
Peter Okebukola, has appealed to the Federal Government to prioritise quality education through more investment in the education system in 2025.Okebukola made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Ota, Ogun.
According to him, inadequate investment in education is a significant challenge confronting the country.
This development, he said, was a major contributor to poor outcomes in terms of literacy, skills development, and economic growth.
The former NUC boss noted that low investment in education also hindered national development and kept Nigeria dependent on foreign expertise and technology.
“Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, but its investment in education is relatively low compared to its population size and needs,” he said.
Okebukola explained that when leaders fail to prioritise quality education, they inhibit the ability of citizens to innovate, think critically, and compete on the global stage.
According to him, this creates a population that may feel intellectually inferior to other countries. (NAN)
Education
Okpebholo Renames Edo State University
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the change of name of the Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho.
This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin, by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Ikhilor.
According to Ikhilor, the change of name takes immediate effect.
The SSG noted that all documentations in respect of the Institution shall ,henceforth, reflect the change.
(NAN)Education
UNIBEN Orders Immediate Online Clearance for New Students
The management of the University of Benin has ordered immediate online clearance for newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said this in a statement on Saturday in Benin.She said the exercise was expected to be concluded on Jan. 15, 2025.Ehanire said the directive affected only candidates already given admission, adding that the admission process remained ongoing even after the notice. She advised the new students and the clearance officers to take note of the latest information and act accordingly.(NAN)