Education
LASG urges stakeholders on improved academic session
Mr Abayomi Abolaji, the Permanent-Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education, has emphasised the need for increased efforts from parents, teachers, and students in the upcoming academic session.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abolaji said that these efforts would play a vital role in enhancing the development of education in the state.
According to him, the action aims to foster a collaborative approach among all stakeholders in the education sector.
NAN reports that with the new harmonised academic school calendar, all schools in Lagos State will resume for the first term in the 2023/2024 academic session on Monday, Sept.
4.Abolaji stressed the importance of active participation from parents in supporting their children’s education, employing effective teaching methods by teachers, and fostering dedication and commitment to studies from students.
Abolaji said, ‘In September, we will be starting a new academic calendar; 2023/2024 session, and we urge parents, teachers and even the students to continue to contribute their quota.
“Our parents, we know times are tough, but let’s remember that these ones are our future and it is most important that we plan and lay a good foundation for them.
“I, therefore, urge them to keep on assisting in all the way that these children need to fly, as they need us to provide them with that wing and air to flap the wing in order for them to sower.
“So, putting all of these together, our parents should realise that what they are doing now is security the future of these children and ensuring that their future is not truncated.”
He noted that collective effort would help the education system in Lagos State to be further strengthened.
According to him, this will lead to better educational outcomes and a brighter future for all.
The permanent-secretary applauded teachers for their commitment and described the profession as a noble one, and encouraged them to do more for the students.
He said that the Lagos State Government (LASG) values, appreciates and recognises contributions of teachers, noting that they are key stakeholders to development of education in the state.
“We can attest that the Lagos State Government, under Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, year-in year-out encourages them, supports their aspirations, sending them on workshops, training, retraining.
“Previous year, Gov. Sanwo-Olu gave out Saloon cars last year, it was upgraded to 13 SUV’s and this year we are preparing same even where our teachers will be rewarded.
Similarly, he called on the students to take advantage of efforts put in by the government and parents, while advising them to face their studies, shun truancy and gangsterism as they prepare for the new academic session.
He noted that the LASG had been living up to the task of ensuring smooth and quality academic activities by giving free education, putting up structures and providing teaching materials.
“To our students, to who much is given, much is expected, the State Government is pulling efforts and parents are providing, so they must match all these gestures of the government and their parents.
“They should be ready to come on board to study, listen to their parents and teachers, open their hearts to learning both at home and in school, ” he added.
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)
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
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.
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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