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Rector Offers Scholarship to Three Kogi Students for Exceptional Talent
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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The management of Korea – Nigeria Friendship Institute (NKFI) of Vocational and Advanced Technology in Lokoja, Kogi State, has awarded full scholarships to three talented students who recently showcased their exceptional skills during an exhibition where they built an SUV.
The beneficiaries of the scholarship are Samson Emeje (aged 29), Yusuf Ayuba (aged 20), and Tenimu Abubakar (aged 18), all students of Saint Peter’s College, Idah, Kogi State, who recently completed their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
In recognition of their rare technical talents, the Rector, Williams Charles, presented the admission letters to the students at the institute yesterday. Charles stated that the students’ innovative skills and creations, such as the electrically powered Tricycle and SUV jeep, displayed during the 2021 and 2022 STETSCOM Science Exhibition, inspired the institute’s management to offer them full scholarships.
The Rector lauded the students for their use of locally sourced materials in their inventions, emphasizing that individuals with creative minds are special for their ability to transform ideas into tangible reality.
“I’m excited that these young boys, fresh from completing their secondary education, possess such creativity and natural gifts,” said Charles. “As the head of this institution, it is my responsibility to nurture their dreams and help them realize their potential. That’s why I invited them to award them full scholarships to develop their skills, which will play a significant role in the country’s future development.”
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Charles stressed the importance of skills acquisition in the technological advancement of any nation and assured that over the next two years, the students would receive training in auto mechanics, electrical work, and welding.
He also highlighted the significance of specialized skills in the 21st century, noting that paper qualifications alone are not sufficient for graduates to thrive in society. He urged smart graduates to take advantage of the institute’s programs tailored for those seeking special skills and National Diploma Certificates approved by the NBTE (National Board for Technical Education).
Commending Governor Yahaya Bello for his unwavering support for the institute, Charles appealed for further assistance to meet the requirements of the forthcoming resources inspection by NBTE.
The Rector and the institute’s management provided the students and their principal with a tour of the instructional facilities in the school. Charles emphasized that graduates of the institution are highly sought after by industries and corporate organizations, and called on politicians, corporate bodies, and governments to support young individuals with natural talents in undertaking life-transforming courses offered by the institute.
He reiterated that the primary goal of the school is not revenue generation, but rather to address unemployment and build the capacity of youths for a better society.
Expressing their gratitude, Samson Emeje, one of the beneficiaries, described the opportunity to study at the institute as a dream come true. He attributed his talent to divine inspiration and thanked NKFI for the scholarships, which will enable them to realize their dreams.
The Principal of Saint Peter’s College, Zakari Jonah, also appreciated the institute for granting the scholarships and pledged to create awareness among secondary school students about the opportunities offered by NKFI for their academic pursuits.
Jonah emphasized that the three students had previously showcased their creations, the SUV car and tricycle, during the 2021 and 2022 Science Exhibition, where representatives from the institute took special interest in their work.
The principal urged governments at all levels to identify talents at the grassroots and develop them through technical and vocational education to foster self-reliance.
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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