Education
MTN Foundation Sponsors 457 Students to MUSON in 17 Years
MTN Foundation (MTNF) says, since 2007, it has sponsored a total of 457 students on two-year training at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON).
The foundation said that in spite of the challenging economic situation, it had and would continue to support the development of youths due to its commitment and deep responsibility to make good things happen.
The Executive Secretary, MTNF, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, said this on Friday at the 17th graduation of its sponsored students from the Muson Diploma School of Music in Lagos.
Sanya said that 2024 had been quite challenging, and that the Foundation could have stopped the sponsorship but for its commitment.
“The journey has been long, 17 years, and getting stronger over the years, but we will continue to support and be an inspiration to others.
“You are a gift that we wrapped. MTN Foundation has wrapped you as a gift and we are presenting you to the world so make a vow to be a worthy gift to the world.
“I am happy we saw members of the alumni also give back, even if you do not pay back in Muson, please continue to give back remember some people also took a chance on you and that is why you are here today.
“Another thing I will like to say is that at the foundation, we expect that the alumni body will become very strong.
”Over 400 people across the world can do wonders, but you cannot do it except you come together and that is something we would take very serious and support, hoping that the alumni body will make a change and have a voice in Nigeria.
”It’s been a journey of 17 years. What you are experiencing today is a testament that MTN has at heart, the Nigerian youth,” the MTNF scribe told the graduands.
Also speaking at the occasion, a Director of MTNF, Mr Dennis Okoro, urged the graduands to be the best in whatever they do.
Okoro said, “this programme tends as a launch pitch for talents to blossom, plenty doors for countless opportunities to transcend boundaries and bring about change.”
He said that the foundation had no doubt that the graduands had a chance to transcend nationally and internationally.
“So far, 457 have passed through this programme. Thank you Muson for accepting our support and for your mentorship,” he said.
In her address, the Director, MUSON/ MTNF School of Music, Princess Banke Ademola, said the school had witnessed 457 students in the MTNF scholarship programme.
Ademola said that MUSON and MTNF were specifically proud of those who had created a niche for themselves locally and internationally, showcasing Nigeria’s rich and diverse culture.
She said that this remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the foresight and generosity of the founding fathers, sponsors and donors.
According to her, they recognise the importance of quality education in music and saw the zeal of Nigerian youths and how the youths often lack opportunity, so they provided well enough the facilities being enjoyed today.
“The year 2024 with its inflation and economic pressures was particularly difficult, but we are indeed still grateful to God.
”This year has a significant expansion of which 45 students were graced with scholarship from MTNF and small amounts from MUSON,” Adeola said.
According to her, the new 45 students will be experiencing innovative training.
She encouraged the graduands to be the spark that ignited and illuminated the world, “be slow and steady and not explosive, because the world needs your light for a long time.”
Reports says that various awards were presented to the graduands from the Alumni, MTNF, donors and sponsors among others. (NAN)
Prof. Kamil Rauf, the Director of University of Ilorin’s Computer-Based Centre, on Monday said a total number of 16,097 admission-seekers, attended the institution’s 2024 Post-UTME screening.
Rauf expressed delight over the seamless conduct of the exercise while speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, attributing the huge number to adequate preparations put in place by the university management.
“The success recorded in the exercise was as a result of the material and human resources’ support given to the CBT by the management.
“During the exercise, the centre employed the use of high level technological innovation it put in place by the institution,” he said.
Rauf also noted that the quality of the infrastructure at the CBT had impacted positively on the university’s internal examinations.
He said these included departmental examinations, Institute of Education examinations, Centre for Open and Distance Learning examination (CODL), remedial examinations and Post-UTME screening.
Rauf said that University of Ilorin, was also a centre used to conduct the police and pension service promotion examinations.
“Others include, examinations for the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Nursing Council of Nigeria, and Agricultural Council of Nigeria, among others,” he said.
The Director was however silent on the number of admission-seekers the university would be giving admission to for the 2024/2025 session.
”I will get back to the media on this once the decision is taken,” he said.(NAN)
The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan (UI) on Friday rejected the school fees increment approved by the governing council of the institution.Report says that to show their disapproval, the students staged an overnight protest from 10:20 pm to 2 a.m.The President of the union, Bolaji Aweda; Vice-President, Bolutife Aboderin, and Secretary, Daniel Elemide in a statement, rejected the new fees.
“We reject the decision made by the council. We are embarking a boycott of classes until our demands are fulfilled.“We demand a reversal of the increase. The students demand that the school fees portal should be shut down within 24 hours until our demands were met,” they said.The union leaders urged students to make use of social media platfprms to mobilise others on the #UIFEESMUSTFALL and #SAVEUITES until there demands are met.NAN reports that the governing council of the university on Thursday, approved the increment in school fees of students of the university from 100 to 400 level and also fixed deadline for payment.In a statement signed by the Registrar and secretary to the council, G.O. Saliu and available to UCJUI, the decision was reached at the inaugural meeting of the council held earlier on Thursday and it considered the new levy as recommended by the Senate of the University.Students who have not yet completed their registration, the council said, were advised to do so on or before Sept. 4.“Consequently, students who are yet to pay and complete their registration exercises are advised to do so, on or before Sept. 4, to enable departments download lists of registered students, in preparation for the First Semester Examination,” the release read in part.Additionally, the council urged students to take advantage of financial aids such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and various scholarships offered by the University and other benefactors to assist indigent students.The council also made it clear that there would be no extension of the registration deadline, as the portal will be closed after the specified date.“Council equally directed that students be encouraged to take advantage of the students’ loan fund (NELFUND) and sundry scholarships instituted by the University and other weil-meaning philanthropists, to cater for indigent students.“Above is for strict adherence as the portal will not be opened after the deadline,” the released further clarified.Report says that the deadline for the payment of school fees was initially suspended, following the July protest . (NAN)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa.In a statement on Wednesday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, he said the approval followed a request by the Nasarawa State government.
“The conversion of the health facility to a federal teaching hospital will not only enhance the training of students in medical and allied sciences but also boost healthcare delivery in the state. “President Tinubu remains committed to ensuring the social welfare and healthcare security of Nigerians.“He will aggressively sustain his administration’s investment drive and efforts in the sector,” he said. (NAN)
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