Education
Low Turnout Mars Schools Resumption in Oyo
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Oyo State Government has expressed its displeasure over the low turnout of pupils/students in schools on Monday for the start of the second term of the 2021\2022 academic session.
The state government had directed public schools across the state to resume today after the first term holiday to celebrate Christmas and New Year.
Speaking during an inspection of resumption in primary schools in Ibadan metropolis on Monday, the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (Oyo SUBEB), Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, said he was not impressed with the turnout of pupils to the schools visited.
The SUBEB chief, who visited some schools in Ido, Ibadan North, Ibadan South-West, Ibadan North-West Local Government Areas of Ibadan, alongside a team from the board, observed that while some public schools in the axis had teachers on the ground, many pupils were yet to resume for school activities.
“There are some schools where we didn’t meet a substantial number of students in classes. We are using this opportunity to appeal to parents to release their children and wards to resume for normal activities, which has commenced,” he said.
Mr Adeniran said the Oyo State government’s policy is that headteachers and teachers must hold pre-resumption meetings before the commencement of academic activities.
He, therefore, frowned at some schools holding such meetings during school hours, to the detriment of the pupils in classrooms.
The Oyo SUBEB boss sternly warned school headteachers to desist from such acts, urging them to monitor the activities of teachers and pupils in their various schools.
The Chairman further urged heads of public schools to commence academic activities immediately and ensure all COVID-19 prevention protocols are adhered to in schools.
He opined that early commencement of academic activities would enable schools in the state to cover the syllabus, adding that it would help with quality and standard learning outcomes.
“Henceforth, teachers should enforce compliance to all COVID-19 protocols. They should use nose-masks and provide water and soap,” he said.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A block of classrooms at Aso Pada Government Secondary School, Mararaba in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State has been renovated by Fidelity Bank Plc.
The financial institution also donated some textbooks to the institution of learning as part of its support to education in Nigeria.
The gesture was through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), an arm of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
FHHP is a scheme of Fidelity Bank that allows its employees identify community needs, raise funds, and receive matched support from the bank.
The donation in Nasarawa State was through the Elite Bankers class of inductees of Fidelity Bank, with the project funded with voluntary contributions from newly inducted staff.
At the handover ceremony, the Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Mr Meksley Nwagboh, revealed that, “The school was selected due to its role in the development of Mararaba’s residents.”
According to him, “The school had not undergone renovation for the past fifteen years, and with support from the bank and pooled resources from our Elite Bankers class of inductees, this renovation is now possible.”
“We encourage the beneficiaries to put the facility to good use and reaffirm Fidelity Bank’s devotion to continue supporting quality education delivery across the length and breadth of our country,” he added.
Responding to the gesture from the bank, the Vice Principal for Administration at Aso Pada Government Secondary School, Mr Abdullahi Idris, appreciated the bank for the kind gesture and also lauded government efforts towards providing a better learning environment for the students of the school.
“Your investment in our school is an investment in the future of our nation. We are inspired by your commitment and look forward to a lasting partnership that will continue to uplift and empower our students. Let us continue to work together to build a brighter future for our children and community,” the educator stated.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The University of Maiduguri in Borno State has been renamed after the late former president of Nigeria, Mr Muhammadu Buhari.
The higher institution of learning was renamed after the late Nigerian leader by his successor, Mr Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night.
The announcement was made by Mr Tinubu during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Mr Buhari died on Sunday evening in a London clinic and was buried in his hometown of Daura in Katsina State on Tuesday.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
American Tower Corporation (ATC) Nigeria and ProFuturo Foundation have come together to distribute some educational materials designed to enhance digital access and learning opportunities for students and students in 11 schools from three of the 36 states of the federation.
Each of the educational pack contains a computer, tablets, router, projector, and other essential components and will boost digital literacy, financial education and vocational training for adults, and healthcare services.
The items are being distributed by the leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure and the global initiative for educational innovation through the Kukah Centre under the Digital Communities scheme.
The goal is to enhance the understanding of vulnerable school contexts to promote innovative teaching practices more effectively and to strengthen the digital transformation of education.
The 11 schools chosen are from Kano, Kebbi and Taraba States, with 5,600 children and 34 teachers expected to benefit from the programme.
“At ATC Nigeria, we are proud to support this impactful collaboration, which brings digital tools directly into classrooms.
“Through our collaboration with the ProFuturo Foundation, our Digital Communities program is expanding access to technology and equipping the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in a digital world,” the chief executive of ATC Nigeria, Mr Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, stated.
Also, the General Manager of ProFuturo, Ms Magdalena Brier, said the collaboration “reinforces the commitment of the two organisations against the digital divide and the education gap.”
“The alliance between ProFuturo Foundation and American Tower is a big step to improve educational opportunities for the most vulnerable.
“We are very honoured with their support for what we have been doing since 2016 and I continually think about each of the teachers, boys and girls who will benefit, because, together, we are going to contribute to transform their lives,” she added.
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