Education
Gov. Bello Lauds Uni Abuja for Establishing Centre for Security Studies
Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello, has commended the University of Abuja for establishing a Centre for Security and Legal Studies, as part of efforts to finding lasting solutions to the lingering problem of insecurity in Nigeria.
Bello gave the commendation on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the launch of the centre and maiden symposium under the theme, “Kinetic and non-kinetic application in the fight against insurgency “.
The governor, who was the chairman of the occasion, further applauded the choice of the symposium’s theme as the fight against insurgency and other forms of insecurity required a holistic approach.
According to him, the emerging trend in criminality requires both a kinetic approach, which is the use of hardware by the Armed Forces and other security agencies, as well as the non-kinetic approach which involves research, intelligence gathering, among others.
Bello, who was represented by his adviser on State Security Matters, Duro Jerry Omodara, pledged his support to the centre.
“I am happy because this centre is on security studies.
“We must continue to engage a kinetic approach in dealing with emergency security challenges in the country, while also exploring the non-kinetic approach. This is because one approach is not sufficient to win this battle.
“While we adopt the kinetic approach, we must also support it with non-kinetic approach.
“The level of terrorist activities in the country has indicated that the kinetic approach must be fully deployed because it is the clear language they detest.
“However, the non kinetic approach is equally important because it can help identify sponsors of terrorist activities, suppliers among others,” he said.
He called on government at all levels to show commitment to tackling insecurity, including carrying the people along.
While further stating that intelligence gathering must be taken seriously, Bello advised states to identify their geographical locations and topography, saying that those were some of the strategies adopted by Kogi state in tackling insecurity.
He commended the Federal Government, the military and other security agencies for being in the forefront of the effort to tackle insecurity in the country.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mohammed Bello also commended the University for the initiative, especially in the light of the security challenges in the country.
Bello, who was represented Dr Bello Abdullateef, Director of Security Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said the centre would go a long way in finding lasting solutions to the problem.
“I congratulate the Vice Chancellor for the foresight in establishing the centre.
“The establishment of the centre has now accorded working class residents of FCT the opportunity to improve their capacity in acquiring additional qualification in the field of legal and security studies.
“It is our intention to work closely with the school for the overall development of the FCT,” he said.
The minster noted that the theme of the symposium was timely in view of the need to find lasting solutions to the issue of insecurity in Nigeria.
He pledged commitment to the safety of FCT residents, enjoining residents to always help with intelligence reports that could assist security agencies in carrying out their duties.
The symposium was attended by many security agencies, ranging from the military to paramilitary.
In their goodwill messages, they pledged support to the centre and continued commitment to protecting the territorial integrity of the nation, as well as lives and property.
The Centre for Security and Legal Studies, which will be focused on academic research, innovation and development, would be running seven post graduate courses.
Some of the courses include Masters and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Human Rights and Social Justice, Masters in Legal Studies and Masters in Criminology and Security Studies.
(NAN)
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the entrance examination into Federal Government Academy, Suleja.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by Azeez Sani, acting Director, Information and Digital Communication of the council.
Sani stated that the common entrance examination earlier scheduled for April 20, 2024, would now hold on June 1, 2024.
He also said that the entrance examination for Gifted and Talented Children into Federal Government Academy, Suleja, earlier scheduled to hold on May 4,
2024 would now hold on May 25, 2024.
He added that the rescheduling of the two examinations was due to low enrollment of candidates.
He enjoined candidates, parents, guardians, schools and relevant stakeholders to take note of the new dates.
Sani said that registration of candidates would continue till the new dates of the examinations. (NAN)
By Eddy Ochigbo
No fewer than six Nigerian Universities have been selected to benefit from the 15 Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme Projects funded by the European Union (EU) with €27 million under the flagship Youth Mobility for Africa.
Permanent Secretary, of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs.
Didi Walson-Jack, who signed the agreement at the Global Gateway High-Level Event on Education in Brussels, said Nigeria would also benefit from the regional Team Europe Initiative on Opportunity-driven Skills, Vocational Education and Training in AfricaUnder the initiative, the European Union would spend €27 million, allocating €1.
8 million to each of the Projects in the education and healthcare sectors in Africa.These Projects, which are to be facilitated by various Universities, aim to enhance learning mobility opportunities for Students, Trainees, and Staff across the Continent, focusing on developing high-level green and digital skills.
The participating Universities include the University of Lagos, the University of Port-Harcourt, Ebonyi State University, the Federal University of Technology, and the University of Nigeria.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites.
The two bodies gave the warning at a joint news conference in Abuja on Saturday.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said there were several fake websites created by unscrupulous individuals with the intention of misleading candidates.
He urged candidates to be wary of their tactics, saying the fake web sites were designed to deceive innocent candidates into providing personal details such as registration numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers.
“Both JAMB and the Nigeria Police Force condemn these fraudulent activities and hereby reiterate the readiness to safeguard the interests of candidates and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
“We urge parents, guardians, and all stakeholders to ensure that candidates print their UTME Notification Slips only from the Board’s approved website: www.jamb.gov.ng.
“Candidates can print their slips from the comfort of their homes or visit any of the over 700 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide,” he said.
Adejobi explained that the force was familiar with the tactics employed by fraudsters, especially during the annual assessment and admission exercises.
He, therefore, said that both organisations was actively sensitising candidates and the public about these deceptive practices.
“Any candidate who visits these fake sites will definitely have unreliable information and thereby miss out in the forthcoming exams.
“Candidates are advised to print their UTME Notification Slips before Friday, 19th April, 2024, to access vital information about their examinations.
“Any website other than www.jamb.gov.ng offering UTME slip printing services is fake and designed to defraud candidates,” he said.
He also called on candidates to beware of web sites offering ‘live’ questions and answers, as they were false and deceptive, saying that accessing such materials was prohibited.
He further said the board was partnering with the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to address online scam-related issues seamlessly.
He assured candidates and the public of the force firm dedication to ensuring a fair and transparent examination process.
He also stressed that the Inspector General of Police had ordered the NPF-NCCC to go after scammers and fraudsters who engage in cyber related crimes and create phishing sites/portals.
On his part, the JAMB spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, pledged the Board’s commitment to continue in playing its role
He, therefore, urged candidates to ignore any unsolicited messages noting that they were from elements who aim at defrauding candidates.
The 2024 UTME is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 19, and end on April 29. (NAN)
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