POST-UTME: FLOUT DIRECTIVE AND BE SANCTIONED

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The Federal Government of Nigeria warned all tertiary institutions not to flout her directive banning the conduct of post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The warning was handed down by the minister of education following advertisements in some national dailies informing candidates to present themselves for the banned post-UTME exercise.

The exercise was scrapped on June 2, 2016 by the Federal Government as a pre-condition to gaining admission into universities and polytechnics. The decision was reached at the 2016 Combined Policy Meeting on Admission to Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

The education minister, Adamu Adamu reiterated that the ban is with immediate effect and directed any institution which has already conducted the exercise to refund such candidates and the intending universities and polytechnics should desist from implementing it.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR RENOVATION SOON

The Lagos State government has made public its intention to renovate and re-construct public schools in the state.

The statement was made by the Deputy Governor during an educational event in the metropolis. Dr.Idiat Adebule said the decision was taken in order to make teaching and learning environment more attractive and conducive for students. She made clear that the exercise will be embarked upon during holiday in order not to disrupt the ongoing academic calendar.

OSUN STATE: CRISIS LOOMS IN SCHOOLS

Following the judgement of the state's high court passed within the week that female muslim students have a human right to wear Hijab in schools. The christian counterparts have decided also to do the same.

The Osun State Christian Association of Nigeria (OSCAN) has directed all its members and affiliates to mobilise all christian students and pupils in the state to put on their church robes and other religious uniforms to schools effective from Monday June 13, 2016. The decision is a response to the court's verdict on human rights of the female muslim students and pupils.

Stakeholders have expressed concerns on the fall-out of the judgement. That the judgement may destroy the education system in the state.

SCHOOL ELECTION: DO NOT MISPLACE THE PRIORITY.SCHOOLS, PARENTS URGED

The Chief Executive Officer of the Teaching & Impact firm cautioned parents and schools not to misplace the essence of election of students and pupils into elective posts in both primary and secondary schools.

He made the statement in a media chat with him in Lagos.Mr.Festus O. Odeyale stated that the practice of electing pupils and students into various positions as prefects such as Head-Boy/Girl, Time-keeper, Assembly and others have been since a long time. He said, that prior to the 21st century, prefects were imposed. But now, they are democratically elected by school mates.The Executive stressed that the art of campaign is what is different now, good and common in the private schools.

Mr.Festus observed that the democratic process as laudable as it is, has been abused and corrupted by both schools and parents. Money and giving of incentives to schoolmates to influence them and get their votes are now the new order. He frowned at it and urged all stakeholders to desist from it. He advised parents to avoid unnecessary and expensive wastage of resources in the name of support and campaign. He said that the beneficiaries though may not realise it now, but they are being taught and introduced into wrong social values.

According to him, "the essence is to train the children on leadership, not rulership, neither to set their mind on pecks or privileges of office. They should be taught about rendering service and not being hyped. not about competition among themselves".   

SCHOOL PRIVATISATION: LABOUR TO PARALYSE OYO STATE

Workers in Oyo state will embark on an indefinite strike from Tuesday, June 7, 2016 over the detainment of seven labour union leaders detained at the Agodi prison since friday till monday, June 7, 2016.

The detained persons were incarcerated for stalling the interactive stakeholders meeting billed to hold on June 1, 2016 between the state government and capitalists who were present at the venue and interested in taking over the proposed public primary and secondary schools schemed for sale to the public as contained in the published 'Expression Of  Interest' form on sale in the state's ministry of education.

Having perfected the bail condition and secured the release of the union leaders, the union vowed to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from Tuesday June 7, 2016. The union through one of its national leader stated conditions that the Oyo state government must meet before the industrial action will be called off. Among other things, it includes the reversal of the policy to sell public primary and secondary schools in the state.

The union also vowed to mobilise market women and men to join in the strike action. Already, students have joined labour to protest against the policy.

PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE

 PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE

The Oyo state government has made real her intention to privatise public secondary schools in the state.The decision might not be unconnected with the economic recession in the state. 'Exemption Of Interest' forms are officially made available for purchase in the state's ministry of education by interested persons and organisations.
The implication of this policy is that, more children may be denied access to education as some existing students in the affected schools may drop out due to inability to afford new and increased fees that will be charged by new owners.





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