Education
Attacks On Schools, Threat To Nigeria’s Future -UN
The United Nations has said that the incessant attacks on schools by insurgents across the nation in recent times remains a threat to the nation’s future.
The United Nations in partnership with major stakeholders in the education sector and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), said the attacks on schools has affected hundreds of children in a number of states of the federation.
This was the fallout from the deliberations marking the 2021 International Day To Protect Education From Attack, held last Thursday.
Speaking at the Virtual Roundtable Discussion organised by the United Nations Children’s Education Fund(UNICEF) and the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIA), the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Peter Okebukola described the situation as a disgrace to the nation’s education sector and stressed the need for the end of the trend to safeguard the nation’s future.
Okebukola, who is also the Chairman of the event called for the mobilisation of both the government and its citizenry to rise to the occasion by harnessing every machinery to end the trend.
“We have to equip our military even as we cut supply and logistics to the insurgents attacking our schools. We must use education to prevent education from attack. We must take extreme countermeasures to mobilise everything that we have to take the battle to the end. Funding of our schools and support for traumatised schools are also key. We must train school personnel on intelligence gathering”, he said.
While noting that education was the antidote to poverty and ignorance as well as unlocking natural resources, the NUC boss harped on public awareness which he said would help to stem the tide of attacks on schools.
“My desire is that we raise public awareness. It is not that the public is not aware but we want to raise it from where it is today to a higher heights so that all stakeholders in education which includes everyone in Nigeria and across the globe to be more alert to the fact that education is the key to unlock natural resources.
It is also the antidote to poverty and ignorance. It is at the heart of the development of countries. So, we are not going to sit here today to bemoan our situation but we are going to raise awareness as we indicate roles the government and everyone of us will play”, Okebukola said.
By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu
Education
Promote Learning In Boychild, Sanwo-Olu Tells Stakeholders
The wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advised stakeholders in the education sector to promote learning opportunities for the boychild.
Speaking at the 60th anniversary thanksgiving reception of Eva Adelaja Girls’ Secondary Grammar School, Bariga, Sanwo-Olu maintained that there should be equity in education.
The old girls of the school held a week-long event to celebrate their alma mater at 60.
Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the wife of Permanent Secretary, of Health District 4, Dr Modupe Bowale, said “We should promote educational opportunities in male children and they should also be given the orientation on how to achieve their potential. No child should be left alone.”
She also advised that the girlchild should not be subjected to harrowing experiences, adding that a culture of silence should not be encouraged.
“Girlchild should be encouraged to fulfill her potential while we pay attention to her excellence, knowledge, skills, and opportunities. We must all speak up for the girlchild and seek justice for affected persons.”
Also speaking, Global President, EAGSGSOGA, Mrs Rhoda Ayinde, explained that the milestone (60th anniversary), was a testament to the enduring legacy of excellence and achievement the school had upheld.
Education
Monarch Advises Pupils To Embrace Postive Learning , Shun Cultism
The traditional ruler of Otumara community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, has advised pupils and children to shun cultism and embrace positive learning for a brighter and more rewarding future.
Kalejaiye, who is the grand patron of Lagos Mainland and Yaba Local Government Schools Sports Officers Association, gave the advice at the annual Inter-House Sports competitions of Lagos Mainland Local Government Primary School, Ijero Baptist Primary School, and Eleja Primary School held last Thursday and Friday at the schools’ premises.
The traditional ruler urged the pupils to be conscious of their safety and environment and report any suspicious moves, physical harassment, or anyone trying to lure them into cultism or take advantage of them to their teachers or parents.
He said, “We thank Almighty God for making this sports event a successful one. I commend all participants in various categories of sporting events, including the teachers, pupils, and handlers in both schools. I must say, the event was well-packaged. Congratulations.
“Ijero Baptist Primary School is very dear to my heart, not just because the Omolara Kalejaiye Lemon House is sponsored by me but because I began my primary school education here before I left when I was in primary 2”.
“In fact, walking into the school premises brings to my mind the memories of yesteryears. I give God all the glory for that.
“To the pupils, the best advice I can give, and that which I have always been giving, is for you to be good children to your parents, teachers, and your neighbors.
“You should always obey your parents because being attentive and an obedient child is rewarding both now and in the future. Don’t join cultists and don’t associate with bad friends.
“Face your education for a brighter and more rewarding future. Let me ask you, is cultism good or bad? As you are aware that cultism is bad, don’t join it. We are now in an age where cultism is being introduced to primary schools.
“You are the leaders of tomorrow, and that tomorrow is what you are preparing for today. For a brighter future that lies ahead, if anybody tries to lure you into a bad company or cultism, report such to your teachers at school or if it is at home, don’t hesitate to report such a person to your parents.
“Always remember at all times to be a good child and a good ambassador of your school.”
The highpoint of the sports events was the presentation of trophies and cash gifts to the first, second, and third places by the grand patron.
Education
Tanker Crushes Fresh Graduate After Clearance In Abia Poly
A yet-to-be identified tanker last Tuesday, reportedly crushed a fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Ezekiel Mary Ogechi, in front of the institution.
It was gathered that the deceased, who studied accounting, was at the Polytechnic carrying out academic clearance in preparation for the National Youth Service Corps scheme
Ogechi was said to have made a distinction in accounting and received a scholarship from an organisation to do a post-graduate course.
However, the tragic incident occurred after carrying out the clearance and crossing the road when a tricycle hit her before she was crushed by a moving truck.
According to the source angry students of the Polytechnic mobilised a protest after Ogechi was found lying under the truck.
The source said: “Unfortunately, she was hit by a tricycle while trying to cross to the other side of the road; before she could get up, she was then crushed by a fast moving truck.
“The management of the Abia State Polytechnic and the Students Union Government of the institution saved the day as the angry students were begged to calm down.
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