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UATH rewards staff members for excellence

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By Uche Bibilari

The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) has recognised and rewarded some members of staff for their outstanding performance and excellence in discharging their duties.

Prof. Bissallah Ekele, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, made this announcement at the 2024 UATH Annual Staff and Corporate Awards held in Gwagwalada on Wednesday.

Ekele stated that the awards were aimed at encouraging the hard work of the winners and motivating others to put in their best efforts in discharging their responsibilities towards saving lives.

He explained that the awards, which were introduced in 2018, celebrate and recognise staff who have distinguished themselves in service delivery across various units and departments of the hospital.

According to him, every member of staff is a winner, considering the volume and quality of work they perform throughout the year.

“We have the first among equals. The awardees should continue their hard work. Everyone is a winner if you consider the volume and quality of work the staff of this hospital deliver year-round.

“Those who have excelled should strive to achieve even more,” he said.

The professor further explained that the Servicom Unit, which monitors activities within the hospital, was responsible for organising the awards.

He commended the unit for its relentless efforts in successfully organising the annual event over the past seven years.

The pioneer CMD of UATH, Dr Danjuma Sulai, advised members of staff to excel in their roles and strive to reach the pinnacle of their careers.

Sulai also urged the awardees to work harder to earn even greater recognition in the future.

Similarly, Dr Anthony Bawa, Chairman of the 2024 Staff Award Committee and Servicom Nodal Officer, remarked that the awards were designed to appreciate staff for their unconditional commitment to saving lives.

Bawa noted that the awardees were not selected by the committee or themselves but were nominated by members of their respective departments.

“This award is a recognition of hard work. The awardees were not hand-picked; rather, they were nominated by colleagues in their departments, with the person receiving the highest nominations being selected,” he said.

The Aguma of Gwagwalada, Alhaji Muhammadu Magaji, stated that every outstanding performance deserves recognition and encouraged staff to strive for excellence.

Represented by the Waziri of Gwagwalada, Garba Madaki, the Aguma urged staff to carry out their responsibilities diligently, regardless of their roles.

One of the awardees, Dr Manchan Dodo, who was recognised as the Best Resident Doctor in Paediatrics, expressed her gratitude to the management for acknowledging her efforts.

“I am thrilled and honoured to receive this award.

“I want to thank the management for this recognition. It shows that hard work pays off and motivates me to work even harder,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event’s highlights included a cash award to the 2024 Best Unit, the Amenity Unit, and the recognition of pharmacist Muhammed Garba as Best Staff of the Year.

Five staff members and corporate organisations, including the House of Representatives Wives Association (South-South Zone), received special recognition. (NAN) www.nannews.ng

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

Education

Nigerian smart schools get KOICA’s N9.5m grant

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By Sarafina Christopher

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has awarded N9.5 million in cash grants and laptops to smart schools in Nasarawa, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bauchi, Cross River, Ekiti, and Kano States.

The awards were distributed in four categories to include best smart school, best teachers, best students, and best content which were given during the first best practice conference of KOICA Smart Schools which was held on Dec. 9 and 10 in Abuja.

In a statement made available to NAN on Thursday, Nasarawa Smart School, led by the Principal, Mr Ja’afar Adi and Head Teacher, Mrs Fatima Sani, emerged the overall best smart school in Nigeria, securing a cash grant of N3 million and laptops.

Kano and Bauchi states smart schools followed in second and third places, receiving N2 million and N1.5 million grants along with laptops. Other participating schools also received N1 million in support grants.

In the individual categories, Mr Ruslana Aminu from Kano State was honored as the best primary school teacher, while Mr Liyel Eyo from Cross River won the best junior secondary school Teacher award.

Saminu Shafi’u and Ahmad Shafi’u, both from Kano State won the best student primary and junior secondary schools category.

Cross River smart school was recognised for producing the best content in both mathematics and science subjects.

KOICA Country Director, Mr Son Sungil said that the conference serves as a platform for KOICA-supported smart schools from the aforementioned states to showcase their innovative practices, review school management strategies, and enhance their curriculum operations.

“School principals, head teachers, teachers, and students demonstrated their teaching methodologies, skills in digital content creation, and effective use of storytelling through digital technology,” he stated.

Son also noted that since the launch of its Smart education initiative in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in 2021, KOICA has been instrumental in advancing educational standards in Nigeria.

“KOICA started a smart education project with UBEC, installing modern education content development Studios in 6 smart schools across 6 states, training over 250 teachers, principals and education stakeholders in Korea and Nigeria on smart education,

“Developing Smart education guidelines for school operation and handing over 1,662 educational contents on mathematics and science subjects to smart schools in Nigeria through UBEC.

He also expressed his satisfaction with the project’s outcomes, highlighting its role in enhancing basic education in Nigeria.

Malam Mamoud Muhammed, Director of Technical Services at UBEC, noted that the conference provided an excellent opportunity for both UBEC and KOICA to assess the impacts of the smart school projects across the states.

NAN reports that all the winners received laptops, tablets, and additional incentives for their outstanding achievements.(NAN)

Edited by Halima Sheji

NOUN VC, Prof. Olufemi Peters
Education

NOUN VC focuses on staff development to check brain drain

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By Emmanuel Afonne

Prof. Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), says the institution will “do everything possible” to prevent the migration of its staff to other countries.

Peters said this in Abuja at the unveiling of an application and registration app developed by Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), managed by the university.

He regretted that NOUN had, in the past, watched helplessly as some of its staff, who were among the pillars of their units, moved to other establishments and other countries, in search of better opportunities.

According to Peters, time has come to put an end to such development where the institution trains and develops its workforce for others to poach.

“I will not forget that there are some of our staff who got employment to work abroad; some of them were members of our ICT unit,” he fumed.

He said that efforts would, henceforth, be geared towards developing the capacity of staff to discourage them from looking elsewhere.

Peters urged ACETEL to utilise its facilities to the fullest, especially the recently inaugurated registration app and the university data centre.

He said that ACETEL was now ready to admit international students with the inauguration of its application and registration portal.

“We have about 150 International students registered with this centre and their payment has been a bit difficult, but with this new app, they will be able to pay directly to our remitta and become our students.

“First, I must say that this development is a requirement; what we are doing here is a requirement of the funder of ACETEL.

“They must see that we have carried out this exercise, and that we have exposed these facilities to the University community and they are ready to be used.

“We must use them because that is part of the verification and assessment that the funder of this project looks up to. That is the reason ACETEL has invited all of us to be a witness.

“There is going to be a report to our funder ‘World Bank’, about what we are doing, to see that the funds that they have given to us were not wasted, and that we have applied them judiciously,” Peters said.

Director of ACETEL, Prof. Grace Jokthan, said the innovation was a testament to what the centre had become.

Jokthan, while commending the Software Developer, Mr Buhari Al-Hassan, said that the registration portal and the data centre met international standards.

She also commended Mr Sule Onuh, Head Software Development Unit, NOUN, for his steadfastness during the course of the assignment.

“We are happy we can deliver the right services to the students and will also ease the burden of work on the staff.

“So it’s cost effective and it’s also efficient.

“For the data centre, we are happy that we are providing an infrastructure that the university can rely on in terms of data analysis, decision making and efficiency in the running of processes in the university.

“So far, 21 staff of the university have been trained as end users, which means that every segment of the university was trained in order to utilise information from the data centre.

“Our staff were also trained to generate information that can be keyed into the data centre; that is the component of utilisation.

“We will continue to create awareness to ensure there is a handshake between all units of the university,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that former VC of NOUN, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, and representatives from the National Universities Commission, were among invited guests that graced the occasion. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

Education

37 graduands bag first class at PAU’s 21st convocation

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By Rukayat Moisemhe

No fewer than 37 graduating students bagged first class honours at the 21st convocation ceremony of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.

The event held on Friday and Saturday involved 219 students from the university’s undergraduate schools who had successfully fulfilled requisite academic requirements for the 2023/2024 session

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the undergraduate programmes in the university include School of Science and Technology, School of Management and Social Sciences, and the School of Media and Communication.

NAN also reports that Mr Oluwatomilola Adeniran of the Department of Information Science and Media Studies emerged the overall best student of the 2023/2024 academic session.

He had a cumulative grade point average of 4.98.

In her remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Pan-Atlantic University, Prof. Enase Okonedo, celebrated the perseverance of the students and urged them to embody the university’s values in all their endeavours.

She thanked the parents, guardians and sponsors for their unwavering support, sacrifice and belief in the potential of the young graduands.

“Today is a culmination of four years of dedication and commitment to the academic journey, and I say, congratulations and well done on your achievements.

“As we reflect on the year gone by, I am reminded of our shared vision; an unwavering commitment at Pan-Atlantic University to excellence,” she said.

Okonedo expressed satisfaction that the university had made great strides in fulfilling its five-year strategic plan between 2022 and 2026.

She revealed that the plan was centred on five key pillars; teaching and learning, research and scholarship, infrastructure, people and culture, and community engagement.

According to her, the university is introducing a Masters in Management to promote the growth of business management in Africa.

Okonedo also announced a partnership with Mastercard Foundation on a ‘Scholars Programme’ with the aim of empowering and educating 700 scholars in the next 10 years.

The partnership, she said, would deepen the university’s commitment to inclusive education and enable young people from underserved communities to access the high-quality education offered at the Pan-Atlantic University.

On his part, the Pro-Chancellor of the university, Henry Ajumogobia, described the event as a celebration of excellence and hard-earned accomplishments.

He praised the university’s implementation of a robust core curriculum and minimum academic standards, emphasising the initiative’s role in preparing students for the future.

“Courtesy of its 2022-2026 strategic plan, the university has integrated 40 per cent experiential learning and cutting-edge technology into all programmes.

“Each course now incorporates practical skills and innovative thinking, equipping students to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities of tomorrow,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Yinusa Ishola/Oluwole Sogunle

Education

LASG, private sector unveil library to boost reading culture

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By Rukayat Moisemhe/ Oluwatope Lawanson

Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, has joined private sector stakeholders on Friday in unveiling a free, soundproof library and a recreational park.

This initiative aims to foster a reading culture among the youth and provide them with a sense of community.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the library and the recreational park in Ogba area of Lagos was built and donated by Mrs Funlayo Bakare-Okeowo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), FAE envelopes.

The Lagos head of service at the unveiling ceremony in Lagos said that children and youths had stopped reading books and gardening and were more inclined to spending long hours on social media.

He said this had led to a dying reading culture, death of valuable information and a disconnect from a proper social ecosystem.

Agoro urged the business community and other philanthropists to replicate the initiative and pledged the state’s commitment to creating more spaces for private sector players to build.

“Children have stopped reading books, hence creating a library is very important. It encourages them to read physical books, builds their minds and take them away from societal and social media vices.

“Gardening is also an important part of the ecosystem. The initiatives are laudable and they resonate with community building.

In her remarks, Bakare-Okeowo said the initiative was part of her company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the community’s youths to enable them believe in themselves instead of embracing the ‘JAPA’ syndrome.

She noted that the Ogba community library was envisioned as a hub of enlightenment, where curiosity meets opportunity.

She said nestled alongside the library is the community garden where nature, learn and purpose seamlessly come together.

According to her, the space which once filled will hoodlums, is now designed for students yearning for academic excellence, professionals seeking knowledge, and dreamers with stories yet to be written.

Bakare-Okeowo said in a world where information shaped destinies, the library would serve as a bridge connecting young minds to their futures, adults to lifelong learning, and our entire community to the power of literacy.

She noted that Nigerians, who are hardworking and intelligent, need a conducive environment for youths to display their talents.

She added that the library in this age of digitalisation would provide the less privilege without data or internet access the opportunity to walk into the library, read, and access 24 hrs WiFi for research and personal growth.

“The space reflects our commitment to sustainability, education, and fostering a sense of community pride.

“This project is our collective way of giving back to a community that has given us. Ogba is a place of resilience, strength, and boundless potential.

“It is our hope that this library will inspire education by providing access to books, technology, and resources for learning, imagination, by encouraging young readers to explore the limitless worlds that books can offer.

“Together, we are planting not just trees and books but hope, knowledge, and opportunities for generations to come,” she said.

Mr Gabriel Idahosa, President, LCCI, said that the initiative was significant; planting a tree that will grow to become a mighty oak for resources and future generations of children that willbgrow in the community.

He noted that the children and youth would have access to internet, excluded from the noise and able to express themselves at anytime.

Idahosa said the library and park are places of refuge and solace where children would be able to build themselves beyond what they have in their homes, irrespective of their parents’ income levels.

“Every single business should do something like this for the future generation to benefit the community.

“This is the type of philanthropic activity that should be put on the front row of anybody that is thinking CSR,” he said.

Mrs Onikepo Akande, former Minister of Trade and Industry, described the philanthropist as a great industrialist that has touched many lives.

She also pledged to donate books to the facility and urged the youth to embrace reading as a culture for personal growth and development.

A student of Babs Fafunwa Millennium Secondary School, Mr Oladejo Farook, said the library, a home of resources and treasures, laid a foundation of the students’ success in the community.

“Having a library in this community is a huge development as it would give students from every background the opportunity to read quietly away from home distraction.

“It is also a good opportunity for those preparing for exams and we appreciate this huge opportunity,” he said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa

Education , Health

Public health: Don urges adoption of traditional Nigerian diets

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By Emmanuel Afonne

Elkenah Ndie, a professor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja, has called for the adoption of Nigerian diets as part of measures to promote nutrition in public health.

Ndie made the call on Thursday in Abuja while presenting the 30th Inaugural Lecture of the university, themed, “Nursing Science: An Applied Science Care for All.’’

The don, who lectures in the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences, said the call became necessary to highlight the grave impact of poverty and income inequality on food accessibility.

“There is a need for robust nutritional education to improve dietary choices, especially among vulnerable populations.’’

Presenting the lecture at the NOUN headquarters in Abuja, Ndie revealed that his research focused on the availability, accessibility and quality of food, particularly in rural areas.

He highlighted the importance of food security and urged policymakers to address the systemic barriers, to improve national health outcomes.

“There is the connection between drivers’ health and road safety; many commercial drivers in Nigeria suffer from health issues such as hypertension and high blood sugar; this is worsened by poor dietary habits and substance abuse.

“Many drivers miss meals, rely on alcohol or drugs to stay awake and lack access to regular health check-ups,” Ndie said.

He emphasised the significant risks the behaviour posed to road safety and called for the establishment of workplace clinics for transport companies to address the challenges.

Ndie also recommended a mandatory nutritional education for drivers and a stricter enforcement of drug and alcohol testing policies as part of measures to address the challenges.

The lecturer, who emphasised the important role of nurses in addressing public health challenges, including malnutrition, infectious diseases and chronic illnesses, called for the collaboration of healthcare professionals, policymakers and community members, to improve health outcomes.

Ndie challenged the misconception of nursing as a “female profession.”

According to him, the nurturing qualities of nurses transcend gender, making them essential contributors to patient care and public health.

Speaking earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Olufemi Peters, commended the inaugural lecturer for his groundbreaking contributions to the field.

He described the lecture’s theme as a critical exploration of care’s transformative power in health and society.

Peters, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Chinedu Mafiana, said nurses had become the backbone of healthcare systems.

“The work of nurses goes beyond medical interventions to fostering holistic well-being; their impact is felt in every aspect of our lives,” Peters said.

He commended the organisers and reaffirmed NOUN’s commitment to advancing excellence in education and health sciences.

The vice-chancellor also congratulated the Faculty of Health Sciences and advocated for a continued innovation and dedication to improving lives through care and education. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Chijioke Okoronkwo

Education

UNICEF, others partner to promote digital skills among girls

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By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Generation Unlimited (GenU) have partnered Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to bridge learning, digital connectivities and skills gaps in girls.

The partnership is through Girls Education Skills Partnership (GESP) programme.

At a tour of GESP Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Hub, Yabatech, and Computer Village, Ikeja, Urmila Sarkar, Principal Adviser at GenU Secretariat, New York, U.S., said there were many girls yet to have access to digital activities.

The GESP programme provides a platform to empower girls with digital skills and opportunities in developing countries.

One of the projects under this programme is training of girls in Yabatech to develop mobile and web apps.

The training also gives the girls practical knowledge on mobile phone and computer repairs and maintenance at the Computer Village, Ikeja.

It aims to provide one million young women within the ages of 13 years and 24 years with high quality and market-relevant skills to enable them to become employable and entrepreneurial.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, at the three-month programme in GESP ICT Hub in Yabatech, a tuition-free daily training accommodates 50 female students in each of the three sections.

Sarkar said that the global multi-sector organisation advanced and connected young people to skills and opportunities with a special focus on reaching the most marginalised young women.

According to her, there are many adolescent females, who have urgent need for skills and opportunities to seek livelihoods.

`’Youth unemployment and skills challenge are among the greatest challenges of our time, and critical to socio-economic development, globally.

“That is the reason we need to ensure that young men and women are on equal footing when it comes to skills and pursing their livelihoods.

“Creating enabling environment for equal opportunities for young people will go a long way to overcome the barriers that young women face in Nigeria,” she added.

She expressed delight at the GESP programme in Yabatech.

“Today in the world, one in five young people are neither in education, training nor in employment, and twice of these are young women.

“It is important for GenU, UNICEF and other public partners to eliminate these barriers and ensure that these young women have equal opportunities with their male counterparts,” she said.

Similarly, Phoebe Hill, Team Leader, Higher Education and Skills of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a donor to the programme, said that the United Kingdom was passionate about education of girls.

” We fund projects like this through UNICEF, and we are impressed by the teachers’ dedication and the commitment of the girls to the programme,” Hill said.

Earlier, Dr Abdul Ibraheem, Rector of Yabatech, expressed delight at the initiative, saying that learning was not limited to the classroom.

He said, “This initiative is also bringing to the fore, gender responsive pedagogy in terms of training the girls, and we are happy about it as the girls will be able to graduate from learning to earning on their own.

“By extension, some of them will be going to the Computer Village so that they can identify the areas where they will focus on.

“There are young people roaming the streets; if you make them to see reason for the empowerment, they will key into it,” the rector said.

A participant at the programme, Miss Chidera Eneje, applauded UNICEF and the other partners for the support. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ijeoma Popoola

Education

Abuja college celebrates cultural day, promotes unity in diversity

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By Angela Atabo

The Federal Government Boys College, Abuja, Wuye Campus, has emphasised the importance of unity in diversity, respect, and recognition for all cultures in Nigeria.

The Principal of the college, Mr Magaji Zachariah, made the call at the school’s cultural day celebration in Abuja on Thursday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event showcased cultural performances, traditional attires, and food, promoting cultural awareness among students.

Zachariah noted that the school, as a unity college, was a microcosm of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage.

He emphasised that unity was a deliberate choice that must be made every day, and it was the bedrock on which Nigeria was built.

Zachariah urged students to carry forward the message of unity and peace, reminding them that they were all Nigerians united in purpose and pride.

Ms Obiageli Ezeilo, Assistant Director and Coordinator for the Cultural Day Celebration, highlighted the importance of culture to the young generation.

She noted that it helped in identity formation, language preservation, and providing a sense of belonging.

Other speakers, including Ms Angelina Madueke, a retired Director of the Federal Ministry of Education, and Mazi Okpara Kingsley, the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) chairman, emphasised the need to teach culture and language to children.(NAN)(www.nanews.ng)

 

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

Education

Tinubu pledges funding, infrastructure support for tertiary education

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By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to provide the enabling environment for productivity in tertiary institutions through funding and infrastructure support.

Tinubu made the promise on Thursday at the 36th Convocation Ceremonies of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) in Lagos.

A total of 8,139 students set of the 2022/2023, graduated at the occasion.

Tinubu was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Dr Suwaiba Ahmed.

The President charged Yabatech management to do more to encourage impactful education that would bring about sustainable development.

“The college’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial skills among students has greatly enhanced our nation’s capacity for innovation and self-reliance,” he said.

The President advised the graduands to build on the strong foundation of the college and leverage acquired skills for professional growth and impacts.

According to him, the skills gained at Yabatech are not just tools for personal advancement, but also instruments for national growth and transformation.

“You are equipped to not only succeed but lead and inspire, making meaningful contributions across various domains, including science, technology, commerce, environmental design, art, agriculture and entrepreneurship,” he added.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas, said that a bill to eradicate dichotomy between HND and B.sc holders was underway.

He said that there must be equal opportunity for all.

Abbas said, `’We all know what the country will gain by promoting vocational and technical education, this country needs people with skills to raise the nation’s profile technologically.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony also featured conferment of Honorary Fellowship of Yabatech to Abass, who was represented by Mr Fuad Laguda, Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Tertiary Institutions.

In her remarks, Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, who was also conferred with the honorary fellowship, announced a N50 million endowment fund for the college, to support the best graduating female student.

According to her, Nigeria needs to support education of the girl-child and remove barriers on her path.

“When I was in the Senate, my focus was on how to make life better and easier for our young ones, they are our future,” she said.

The First Lady was represented by Mr Wahab Alawiye-King, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs and Strategy (Office of the First Lady).

The Rector of Yabatech, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, described the ceremony as a testament to hard work, resilience and vision.

He charged the graduands to be curious, bold and be ethical.

“As you step out into a world that is rapidly changing, realise that it is a world driven by technology, innovation and insatiable hunger for progress.

“The world is not waiting for you, it is challenging you.

“Remember, success in the 21st Century is not just about knowledge, it is about adaptability and vision.

“Technology will evolve, industry will transform and the problems of today will give way to challenges of tomorrow,” he added.

The rector said that 316 of the students graduated with distinction; 2, 381 with upper credit, 3,939 with lower credit, and 1,503 with pass.

Prof. Funso Afolabi, the Chairman of Governing Council of Yabatech, lauded the management of the college for achievements recorded so far.

Afolabi charged the graduands to make maximum use of skills, knowledge and values gained from the institution.

NAN reports that Mr Adeoye Samsudeen of the Yabatech’s School of Electrical Engineering got the college’s Award for the Overall Best Student at Higher Natiomal Diploma level, while Dhikrullahi Ishola of the School of Civil Engineering got the Overall Best Student Award at National Diploma level for the 2022/2023 set. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ijeoma Popoola

Education

Education: Senate pledges brighter future for Nigerian children

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By Naomi Sharang

The Senate has assured Nigerian children of a brighter future, enabling them to reach their full academic potential.

Chairperson, Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Sen. Ireti Kingibe, gave the assurance at an event to mark the “Universal Children’s Day” held at the National Assembly complex.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of this year’s event is “Investing in Our Future: Empowering Children to Build a Better World”.

Kingibe emphasised that children are the future of Nigeria, and it was essential to invest time, energy, and resources in helping them become the best version of themselves.

She stressed that children would ensure Nigeria’s greatness in the future.

The President of the NSE, Margaret Oguntala, represented by Dr Felicia Agubata, highlighted the importance of empowering and inspiring children to build a brighter future.

Oguntala emphasised that education, healthcare, and skill acquisition were essential investments in children’s potential to create a better society.

“Children are our pride and joy; they are the leaders of tomorrow’s progress.

“As leaders, parents and professionals, we bear a collective responsibility to nurture their dreams, safeguard their wellbeing, and equip them with the tools they need to thrive in an evolving world.

“Education, healthcare and skill acquisition are not mere privileges but essential investments in their potential to create a better society.

“I would like to call on all parents to take special interest in the development of their children.

“Let me also use this opportunity to urge our children to embrace education and skills acquisition with dedication and discipline.”

Also speaking, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi), called for the digitalisation of education, suggesting that e-libraries and digital learning platforms would improve efficiency and accessibility for students.

Sen. Neda Imaseun (LP-Edo), emphasised the importance of handing over the baton to children, acknowledging their crucial role in shaping the future.

However, he also stressed the need for better welfare and remuneration for teachers to provide quality education. (NAN)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

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