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FCTA Suspends Teachers Over Sexual Molestation of Blind Students

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By Laide Akinboade, Abuja 

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has suspended two teachers of the FCT School for the Blind, Jabi, for alleged molestation of some female students of the school.

A visibly angry Permanent Secretary of the FCTA, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, who paid an unscheduled visit to the school, following reports of incidences of molestation of some female students by teachers, directed the immediate suspension of the accused teachers, Mr.

Ilo Chukwuma and Mr Ebenezer Olateju, pending the conclusion of investigations on the matter.

The Permanent Secretary also directed that Chukwuma, who was accommodated in the school’s residential quarters, vacates the school within the week, stressing that both teachers should steer clear of the school premises as investigations continue.

He further directed the Director of Security Services in the FCTA, Mr. Adamu Gwary to ensure full compliance and implementation of the directive.

While addressing the issue of alleged rape of a student against Olateju, Ohaa pointed out that the image of the country and the FCTA was at stake.

According to him, “While we are working round the clock to give every physically challenged student the best of education, we cannot have incidences as this mar our progress and achievements.”

On why the teachers were suspended instead of being dismissed immediately, the Permanent Secretary said, “We want to be fair and follow due process. So, we will allow the committee do its work and report by next week. But let me assure parents that anyone found culpable in any of these incidences, not only in this school, will be dismissed and prosecuted.

Our teachers, like Caesar’s wife, must be above board.”

Ohaa expressed disgust over the actions of the accused teachers as he listened to victims narrate their ordeals.

He lamented that teachers who are supposed to be protectors are now the students’ nightmare.

“We cannot allow this kind of behaviour to continue. These children more or less are helpless and they depend on teachers here.

They have confidence and trust in you, that you will protect them from immorality and even outside invasion and you turn to be the person they are now afraid of. As a government we cannot just fold our arms”, he said.

One of the Victims disclosed that the accused, Chukwuma, had touched her inappropriately while they were in the school bus on an excursion to Kwali two weeks ago.

Another victim also claimed the accused had always singled her out to berate after she had indicated that she would not condone his inappropriate action.

Addressing the Permanent Secretary and management staff of the Universal Basic Education Board who accompanied the Permanent Secretary on the visit, the school’s Head Teacher, Abdulrazaq Suraju Ademola, explained that already, a committee had been set up to investigate the issue and the report had been forwarded to the Secretary of the Local
Education Authority for onward transmission to the FCT UBEB.

Also speaking, the Chairman, FCT UBEB, Dr Kabir Matazu, said that the directives of the Permanent Secretary were already being implemented.

He also said that a note of warning had been sounded to all school heads that such behaviour will not be condoned in FCT schools and they will henceforth be held liable if such incidences occurred.

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Prioritise Teachers’ Welfare, NUT President Urges Governors

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President of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Audu Amba, on Tuesday, called on state governors to prioritise the welfare of teachers to enhance quality education at the grassroots.Amba made the call at the Adamawa NUT Delegates’ Conference, with the theme: “Education Challenge in an Economy of Uncertainty: Effect of Teachers,” in Yola.

While appreciating Gov.
Ahmadu Fintiri for the immediate implementation of N70,000 minimum wage, he called on other governor, who had yet to implement it in their states to do so.
The NUT president advised members to be productive and strive to undergo training and retraining to further enhance their efficiency and effectiveness.He called on delegates to elect leaders who would lead well and be bold enough to protect the interests of teachers.
Amba also appealed to the governor to implement the minimum wage for primary school teachers and local government workers.In his address, Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa chapter, Emmanuel Fashe, decried what he called over-taxation of the civil servants in the state, following the implementation of the new minimum wage.Fashe commended the state government for the recent employment of qualified teachers, calling for employment of more, especially primary school teachers.He urged the delegates to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and vote wisely.The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Education Reform, Prof. Sofema Geoffrey, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in the state.According to him, NUT has a lot to showcase in term of support to government to ensuring quality education in the state.Fintri urged the delegates to conduct a peaceful conference.He assured that other issues at the forum, especially the ones on over-taxation, would be put into consideration. (NAN)

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Over 40 Students Bag First Class at FUL

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No fewer than 41 Students out of the total number of 1,863 bagged first class degree at the 8th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Lokoja

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, disclosed this in his speech at the 8th convocation ceremony held at the Felele main Campus of the institution in Lokoja at the weekend.

He said that 461 students were conferred with Second Class Upper and 974 got Second Class Lower while 384 students bagged Third Class and 3 students were awarded Pass Degree.

Professor Olayemi Akinwumi also announced that a total of 117 students were awarded Diploma and 216 with postgraduate degrees: Ph.

D, Master’s and PGD.

He said that within his short period in office, the university had embarked on a landmark Collaboration with Rural Electrification Agency to provide reliable power generation via renewal energy solutions such as installation of campus-wide street lighting and establishment of renewable energy training centres.

The Vice Chancellor also announced that Federal University, Lokoja under his administration established the first-ever Zoo and Conservatory in Kogi state to serve not only as a significant hub for research and education but also provide a unique platform for community engagement and environmental conservation.

“It is worth noting that prior to my assumption of office in 2021, only two inaugural lectures were held at our university but now I am proud to share that we have successfully conducted a total of twenty-two inaugural lectures since then.

“In our commitment to fostering engagement with critical societal issues, we have prioritised public lectures as the cornerstone of our mission at FUL. Since our last convocation, we have successfully organized six impactful public lectures that have addressed a variety of important topics” Professor Olayemi Akinwumi further disclosed.

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10 Students Bag First Class in Kings University 

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No fewer than 10 graduates of Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun, bagged first class degree as the institution held its 5th and 6th convocation ceremony on Friday.

Prof. Adenike Kuku, the Vice-Chancellor of the university in her remarks, said that the convocation was for thr 2023/2024 set christened “Royal and Elites Sets”.

Kuku said that the 2023 sets comprises of 37 graduands, while the 2024 sets had 66 graduands.

According to her, Bright Ayomide of 2023 sets had the highest CGPA of 4.

65 in Science/ Information Systems and Technology /Computer Science.

She said that in the 2024 sets, Utibe-Ubon Emmanuella of the department of political science/humanities, management and social sciences was the best overall best student with 4.

69 CGPA.

Kuku urged the graduands to put the knowledge acquired from the university into practice and impact the society positively through diligence and handwork.

Mr John Obaro, the CEO/Group Managing Director, System Specs Limited, who delivered the convocation lecture, urged the graduands to embrace digital technology to excel in their areas of endeavours.

Obaro spoke on the theme “Navigating the Digital Era: Embracing Creativity and Unlocking the Boundaries of Technology”.

He also urged them to be creative, unique and find areas of solving problems, which the world was facing through technology and digital innovations.

“Now is the time for you to build on the foundations laid by past innovations.

“Just as the wheel, writing, and the internet transformed society, the innovations of yesterday become the standard features of today.

“As you stand on the threshold of this new era, it is your moment to unleash your own innovations”, he said.

He also urged the graduands to develop digital skills, foster growth mindset, exploit transformative technologies and be value driven.

Obaro was, thereafter, conferred with Honourary Doctor of Science.

In his remarks, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the Chancellor and Founder of the university, urged the graduands to be creative and explore areas of entrepreneurship to stand out.

Ashimolowo, the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) also urged them to be solution providers.

According to him, the notion of chasing one’s passion is no longer reasonable in a world where employers are looking for problem solvers.

Ashimolowo said that in Nigeria and the world over, there were serious graduates who were unemployed.

He charged them to pursue self development, be creative, original and be sensitive to problem solving. (NAN)

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