Oyo College of Education shut down indefinitely

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Oyo State College of Education in Lanlate has been shut down indefinitely following a crisis between the Students Union of the institution and the management led by the Provost, Dr Jospeh Adeagbo. 

 

The school's Students Union’s President, Olaitan Muhammad who confirmed the development said it occurred after they embarked on protests over the alleged failure of the college to produce identity cards for students despite collecting money from them.

 

It was also alleged that students were attacked by dangerous animals during lectures because of the bushes surrounding the institution. 

 

The school's spokesperson, Adeniyi Jolaoso however countered the allegation and also alleged that the crisis was sponsored by the staff unions. 

 

A statement released by the college read; 

 

“The college management wishes to assure that it charges one of the lowest school fees in the country, in consonance with the directive of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration and payment of all fees is made into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the Oyo State Government.

“So, there are no outrageous fees charged by the college. Any demand for any payment other than that into the Treasury Single Account should be reported immediately.

“Students are also encouraged to pick up their ID cards that have been lying down ready for collection at the Student Affairs office while those who are yet to undertake their photo capture for the student ID card should approach the schedule officer at the ICT and collect their ID card not later than one week after the capture.”

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152 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

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152 new cases of Coronavirus were recored in Nigeria on Tuesday November 10, as confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). 

 

A breakdown of the new cases is as follows; Lagos-93, FCT-21, Oyo-15, Rivers-11,  Bauchi-7, Kwara-2, Bayelsa-1, Edo-1, Plateau-1. 

 

There are now 64,336 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the country and 1,160 deaths have been recorded. 60,333 patients who recovered from the disease have also been discharged. 

 

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Mamman Daura is needlessly misunderstood by many - Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his nephew, Mamman Daura is needlessly misunderstood by many. 

 

In a statement released by Presidential aide Garba Shehu in celebration of Daura's 81st birthday, Buhari described Daura as one of Nigeria’s worthiest gentleman, dedicated public servant and a consummate administrator. 

 

Buhari further averred that “it is impossible to sit down with Daura without gaining from his vast experience, knowledge, and wisdom,” noting that his “unappreciated virtues are his humility, compassion, and zeal to provide mentoring to many who are privileged to be with him or close to him.”

 

The statement reads in full; 

 

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT BUHARI SALUTES MAMMAN DAURA AT 81, SAYS HE’S AMONG OUR WORTHIEST GENTLEMEN

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Malam Mamman Daura on the occasion of his 81st birthday, describing him as “a dedicated public servant, consummate administrator, and one of our worthiest gentlemen who is widely misunderstood by so many.”

The President said on the occasion that “Mamman Daura is a thoroughbred public administrator with an all-rounded knowledge and experience in life and government.”

According to President Buhari, “it’s impossible to sit down with Daura without gaining from his vast experience, knowledge, and wisdom.”

The President noted that “among Daura’s unappreciated virtues are his humility, compassion and zeal to provide mentoring to many who are privileged to be with him or close to him.”

President Buhari, who also described Daura as “a veteran of Nigeria’s political history and active participant in its development,” said that “the revered journalist and public administrator is needlessly misunderstood.”

He added that “Daura’s experience is not unusual because many great men are not appreciated, which stems from the cynical obsession of many of his critics.”

President Buhari advised Nigerians “to be just and fair-minded in the assessment of public figures like Mamman Daura whose contributions to the development of the country overshadow perceived flaws.”

“As you celebrate the ripe age of 81, may Allah bless you with better health and longer life in the service of Nigeria and mankind. You are a fountain of inspiration and an inexhaustible reservoir of knowledge. We are proud of your invaluable support.

“I wish you more abundant blessings from God. Happy birthday,” the President told the elder statesman.

Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

(Media & Publicity)

November 10, 2020

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NUC approves establishment of Confluence University in Kogi

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The National Universities Commission has approved the establishment of Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Kogi State.

 

The approval which came on Tuesday November 10 brings to 50, the number of state-owned universities in Nigeria.

 

NUC Executive Secretary Prof. Abubakar Rasheed who made the announcement in Abuja, said the newly recognized university would have the maximum support of the commission.

 

Rasheed commended the Kogi State Government for investing in education, and also added that all other supporting agencies including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board and the National Youth Service Corps had been notified about the approval.

 

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Why we’re still on strike, by ASUU, others

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 NEWS No Comments

 

By Frank Ikpefan, Abuja

Unions in the university system, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have blamed the lingering industrial crisis in the education sector on failure of the Federal Government to keep the collective bargaining agreement reached with them.

NLC President Ayuba Wabba stated that government’s penchant for reneging on agreements reached through collective bargaining with labour unions was responsible for frequent industrial action being witnessed in the education sector.

Wabba’s position was re-echoed by the National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Samson Ugwoke, who said thebiggest challenge faced by the union was the lack of respect of agreements duly and freely entered into by government at all levels.

But the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed disagreed, saying demands by various unions in the universities have led to polarisation of the university system, making it difficult to match up with its peers abroad.

Rasheed lamented that constant strikes by unions in universities was affecting the robust growth of the system They spoke at the 2nd Quadrennial delegates conference organised by SSANU with the theme: “Respecting the sanctity of collective bargaining in democracy.”

Wabba said: “You don’t sign agreement for the sake of it. You signed so that it can be implemented. You can’t sign an agreement and then wait till it is due for implementation before raising issues.

“I think that has been the problem of collective bargaining administration in this country. Are we looking for a global standard or Nigerian standard?

“We should be aiming at a global standard not Nigerian standard and the global standard is enshrined in convention 198 of International Labour Organization (ILO). “The important one which we constantly refer to is the collective bargaining agreement of 2009 between federal government and ASUU. If that agreement was signed in good faith and was implemented, I am not sure we will be where we are today.”

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