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  • Summit courts private sector partnerships for improved maritime security in Niger Delta

    Summit courts private sector partnerships for improved maritime security in Niger Delta

    The Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit has called on private sector companies working in the area of maritime security to deploy  a coordinated approach to ensure maximum impact. 

    This was stated in a statement released by the organizing committee after they paid a courtesy visit to Target One Group in Abuja last week. 

    The statement signed by Emmanuel Ukpong, Lead Consultant at Gadfly Consulting Limited, the organisers of the summit were full of praises for Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kennedy Odoeme for the role of his company and other security companies in ensuring security and stability in the Niger Delta region. 

    “We are here to commend you not only for your support and partnership with our summit but most importantly the quiet and revolutionary intervention in the area of pipeline surveillance and maritime security that has saved  Nigeria billions of dollars till date. We remember when oil theft and vandalization of pipelines were daily nightmares in the Niger Delta. 

    “Losses due to oil theft reduced our country’s production capacity to sometimes 600,000 barrels per day far below our more than 2,000,000 barrels per day production capacity. The country was hemorrhaging and our nation was helplessly losing revenue which jeopardized  development across all sectors.  

    “This was before the Amnesty program and the efforts of companies like yours and ofcourse Tantita Security Limited among others in securing our national assets especially the pipeline Infrastructure”.

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    Commenting further on the issue, the Co-convener of the summit, Dr. Uche Igwe commended Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas and other security agencies for working with other government agencies including Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the recorded improvements in maritime safety recorded by our country. 

    According to him, “Our upcoming summit will be that platform for regular stock taking, identifying the issues that will boost the economy in the Niger Delta and galvanising relevant stakeholders and partners to chart a way forward. There will be a session dedicated to maritime security so that government and private sector players like Target One Group remain on the same page of continuous improvement. Experts from other countries have been invited to share their experiences too. 

    “This is the way to write that new chapter of prosperity and sustainability that we all crave for in the Niger Delta and I thank you for being part of it”, he stated.

    The annual summit whose maiden edition is scheduled to hold from the 9th-11th February  in Ikot Ekpene.  

    The former Prime Minister of Tunisia His Excellency Mehdi Jomaa has confirmed his attendance as keynote speaker at the summit. 

    The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno known to be passionate about developing the blue economy in his state is billed to declare the summit open

  • Rivers crisis: President’s intervene in order, says APC spokesman

    Rivers crisis: President’s intervene in order, says APC spokesman

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has justified President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention in the political crisis in Rivers State as being in order.

    According to the party, the president’s intervention was in accordance with his responsibility of ensuring peace and order in every part of the country.

    Reports have it that the President has directed that the impeachment move by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara be suspended in the interest of peace of the state.

    But the move had been described in some quarters as an abortion of a constitutional process.

    Reacting to the development, National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, Felix Morka, yesterday on a national television, defended the President’s action in the build-up to the impeachment process against the governor and his deputy Prof Ngozi Odu by the State House of Assembly.

    Reacting to a question challenging the President’s advice to all the warring factions in the state to cease further action, as a move to stop a constitutional and lawful process, Morka argued that the President has not in any way aborted any constitutional process.

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    He said: “To the best of my knowledge, the President has not aborted any constitutional process. He just gave his own counsel as the president to those involved. He did not go to the House of Assembly to instigate them or command anyone to do anything.

    “As the president, they came to him, and he gave his advice on the matter. I think the President’s action was compatible with our constitutional democracy.”

    Disagreeing that the president was meddling in Rivers’ matter, Morka said: “As the President, he was concerned, just as he did when the atmosphere was degenerating to violence by imposing the state of emergency.

    “It is still within the realm of his office, as president, to ensure that every component part of the country is functioning properly.”

    On the status of Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike in the political equation of Rivers State,  the APC spokesman noted that the former governor has a key role to play while admitting that Governor Fubara, who is now a member of the ruling APC, is the leader of the party in the state.

    On the fears being expressed over possible invasion of the county by the United States (U.S.) under the guise of fighting terrorism, Morka, dismissed the fear as baseless, insisting that the federal government has given enough explanations on the military activities of the US forces in the county, which he said was limited to the global war against terrorism.

    “The war on terror is a war that must be won. Terror must be defeated by all means necessary. The collaboration between the Nigerian Armed Forces and their U.S. counterpart is one that had received a lot of conversation and explanation by the government.

    “What we know is that Nigerian government and US authorities are coordinating very seriously to defeat terror that had brought hardship and pains to our people.

  • LASUSTECH showcases growth, infrastructure, others

    LASUSTECH showcases growth, infrastructure, others

    • Celebrates 4th Founder’s Day
    • By Igbang Juliet Ikedie,

    The Lagos State University of Science and Technology  (LASUSTECH) on Monday celebrated its 4th Founders’ Day, highlighting remarkable institutional growth, infrastructural development, and its vision for science- and technology-driven education.

    The event, themed:  “Mapping the Future,” featured a welcome address by the Vice Chancellor, a keynote lecture, awards for academic excellence, and a facility tour showcasing the university’s expanding teaching and research capacity.

    The Vice Chancellor  Prof. Olumuyiwa  Odusanya, described the Founders’ Day as a moment of reflection, assessment, and renewed commitment.

    “It is like a birthday — a time to measure progress and say this is what we have achieved in four years,” he said.

    Odusanya noted that the university has recorded significant milestones since its establishment.

    “We have moved from having no students to almost 13,000 students, successfully run three academic sessions without interruption, and we are preparing students who will be graduating in the next four to five months,” he stated.

    According to him, LASUSTECH currently has 25 fully accredited programmes, with an additional 14 programmes awaiting accreditation results expected in early 2026. He added that strong government support, especially from the Lagos State Government, has played a key role in the institution’s steady progress.

    Beyond celebration, the Vice Chancellor explained that the Founders’ Day also served as an opportunity to showcase facilities and systems put in place to strengthen teaching, learning, and research, while building a distinct brand identity for the university.

    The keynote speaker,  Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Prof.  Adenike Oladiji emphasised that sustainable national development requires long-term investment in science and technology, strong foundational science education, and sound research infrastructure.

    Her lecture was entitled: “Why Universities of Technology?”

     She explained that although Nigeria’s industrial activities expanded from the 1950s, the country’s vast potential has not been fully harnessed due to weak scientific and technological education.

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    According to her, universities of technology are deliberately created to identify and solve real-life technological problems within their local environments while contributing to national development.

    Prof. Oladiji  traced the evolution of universities globally and in Nigeria, noting that the establishment of LASUSTECH in 2022, coming 74 years after the University of Ibadan, reflects Nigeria’s renewed focus on science- and technology-based education as a driver of industrialisation.

    She urged universities of technology to align with Nigeria’s national Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy, strengthen industry and international collaborations, and explore functional cooperation among similar institutions to enhance research and innovation.

    As part of the celebration, LASUSTECH honoured outstanding students for academic excellence.

    Ruth Ayomide Ajayi, a student of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, emerged as the Overall Best Student of the University with a CGPA of 4.97. She also received the Professor Adebisi M. Balogun Scholarship as the Best Student in Agriculture, valued at N75,000.

    Other recipients of the Professor Adebisi M. Balogun Scholarship included: Elizabeth Mofiyinfoluwa Osofisan (Economics) – Best Student in Applied Social Sciences Aishat Ajoke Osho (Computer Science) – Best Student in Basic Sciences Oluwagbenga Ayomikun Adeleke (Mechanical Engineering) – Best Student in Engineering Solomon Oyindamola Asifa (Architecture) – Best Student in Environmental Design Each award came with a N75,000 cash prize.

    University Scholar awards, which include a 50 per cent administrative fee waiver, were also presented to outstanding students, while Margret Oluwadamilola Odumosu, a student of Horticulture, received N100,000 under the Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya Scholarship as the Best Female Student from Epe.

    A major highlight of the celebration was a guided tour of newly completed and ongoing facilities across the campus. The facilities visited included, newly acquired campus buses, new auditorium NIMASA facility, students’ hostels,  laboratories, digital learning centre, among others.

    The tour showcased LASUSTECH’s growing investment in infrastructure aimed at enhancing practical learning, research, innovation, and industry collaboration.

    Speaking on the role of universities in national innovation,  Odusanya stressed that higher education remains central to nation-building.

    “If there are no universities, there will be no development. Universities are where ideas are generated, research is conducted, and solutions are developed. LASUSTECH is here to play its role in national development,” he said.

  • YABATECH strengthens research capacity, trains staff

    YABATECH strengthens research capacity, trains staff

    • By Adekunle Gbadebo,

    Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has taken another decisive step in strengthening its research and data-driven governance architecture as 46 members of staff successfully completed a six-week intensive training on Digital Survey Tools for Research and Evidence-Based Decisions.

    The capacity-building programme was organised by the Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE) and focused on equipping participants with modern digital methodologies for collecting, analysing and utilising high-quality research data in real time.

    Speaking on the significance of the training, the college noted that the initiative aligns with its strategic vision of deepening a culture of evidence-based decision-making, academic excellence and institutional efficiency.

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    Participants were trained to bridge the gap between raw data and actionable insights, thereby enhancing the quality of research outputs and policy formulation within the institution.

    According to the Director, Centre for Human Resource Development, Dr Moruf  Adebakin, the programme has positioned YABATECH to better respond to contemporary research demands in an increasingly digital academic environment.

    “In today’s world, data is only as valuable as the tools used to collect it. This training has empowered our staff with cutting-edge digital survey skills that will significantly improve research quality and institutional decision-making across Yaba College of Technology,” he said.

    At the end of the programme, Mr. Israel Oludayo Ogundele emerged as the Best Graduating Participant, leading a cohort of highly motivated staff members drawn from various academic and administrative units of the College.

    The college described the successful completion of the programme as another milestone in its ongoing efforts to reposition YABATECH as a hub for modern research excellence, innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s higher education sector.

    With this achievement, YABATECH continues to demonstrate leadership in building institutional competence, enhancing staff capacity and promoting data-informed solutions that support national development.

  • LASUED achievements proof of purposeful leadership, says VC

    LASUED achievements proof of purposeful leadership, says VC

    • By Sanusi Opeyemi,

    The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin, Prof. Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye  has said the achievements of the university within a short is a demonstration of purposeful leadership, collective sacrifice, and community leadership.

    She spoke on Monday during the institution’s celebration of its fourth Founder’s Day on the campus in Ijanikin. It had as theme: “Celebrating our roots; Preserving our culture and identity.”

    The event which was held at the university’s sports centre brought together members of the university community, royal fathers and other key stakeholders in the Lagos State education sector.

     Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye who also celebrated her birthday that same day, noted that the day was not just a celebration of time, but a celebration of vision, courage, resilience and collective achievement.

    According to her, it is a reminder that institutions like nations are built not merely by decrees but by people who dare to dream and are disciplined enough to execute those dreams.

    “LASUED stands today as proof that purposeful leadership, collective sacrifice, and community leadership can birth excellence even within a short time.

    “As we celebrate culture, honour our benefactors, and reflect on our journey, let us renew our shared commitment to building an institution that will outlive us, serve generations yet unborn, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” she said.

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    She reiterated the institution’s commitment to deepening  academic excellence, expanding infrastructure sustainably, strengthening global engagement and  nurturing ethically-grounded, and  technologically-competent students.

    Speaking on the theme of the day, she said: “This theme is not only timely, it is deeply symbolic; Lagos is not merely a city; it is a civilization. It is a heritage of resilience, innovation and cultural pride”.

    “As an institution deeply rooted in education and identity formation, we recognise that culture is education’s first classroom. The presence of the iconic Eyo Masquerade, the timeless emblem of Lagos heritage; the historic Zamgbeto of the Badagry’s cultural expression alongside the revered masquerade traditions of Epe Land reminds us that education must never erase identity; it must preserve it, refine it and project it to the world,” she added.

    The don  stated that the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. agenda  has been  the strategic institutional compass guiding the university’s affairs.

    This represents Academic Culture, Community Relations, Human Capacity Development, Infrastructural Development, Entrepreneurship, Valuable Research and Excellence in Professionalism.

    On achievements, she highlighted a few milestones that have defined the rapid rise of the university which include: 100% NUC accreditation for all courses presented, human capital revolution; which she mentioned that the university produced its first ever set of 31 full Professors in June 2025.

    The VC also pointed to the massive infrastructural transformation across both the main campus and the Epe campus which includes completion of modern lecture theatres, ongoing construction of 750-seater auditoriums, renovation of the university sports centre, digitalisation of the University Health Centre and expansion of administrative and academic facilities.

    She added that LASUED has also achieved digital excellence, adding that last  December, the school won the prestigious award for best website/portal (Tertiary Institution Category) confirming its digital competitiveness on the global stage.

    The VC disclosed further that LASUED signed a landmark MoU with The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), USA, establishing a framework for joint research, exchange programmes, leadership development and global academic collaboration few weeks ago.

    Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye thanked well meaning individuals for their  contributions  toward the development of the university.

    She also thanked the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) for the 2025 Physical Infrastructure Intervention which has significantly enhanced the learning environment.

    The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule in his remarks congratulated LASUED on celebrating a milestone from being an advanced teachers’ school to a College of Education and now a University of Education.

    He added that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is really working on tertiary education through funding, infrastructural development and staff welfare.

    The commissioner said a few weeks ago, the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the law for the establishment of a brand new University of Medical and Health Sciences in Lagos State.

    “This university will be a Multi campus University; that is, we will have campuses in each of the divisions of the state. There will be one in Badagry, one in Ikorodu, another one in Ikeja, Epe and Lagos Central. The implication of this is that we are going to have five new teaching hospitals in Lagos State,” he said.

    He further added that this development will be able to help the state train more doctors and health workers and curb the japa syndrome.

    “Annually, we are training less than one hundred doctors and going by the volume of patients we have in Lagos, it is not a match at all. With the establishment of this university, we are targeting a total of not less than three hundred medical students being trained annually in Lagos State. Same goes to all other allied medical sciences like pharmacists, nurses and the likes,” he said.

    He added that the new university will admit students for the 2026 academic session.

    Sule  added that the development of tertiary institutions is no longer the sole responsibility of the government; hence he called on Alumni, individuals and everyone for  support in growing and developing tertiary institutions.

    The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council Alhaji Sekinat Yusuf who was represented by Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, the Chairman Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM)  stated that the establishment of LASUED was a strategic investment in the future of education.

    “It was the consolidation of legacy, excellence and innovation into a specialised institution mandated to redefine teacher education and human capacity development in Nigeria,” she said.

    She further stated that the Governing Council  is proud of the extraordinary achievements recorded by the school within this short span under the transformational leadership of  Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye.

    She reaffirmed the council’s commitment to sustaining academic excellence, strengthening governance and accountability, supporting staff welfare and student development, promoting global partnerships, among others.

  • PAAU gets new vice chancellor

    PAAU gets new vice chancellor

    • By Rabiat Abdullahi,

    Prof.  Salisu Ogbo Usman has been appointed vice chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba.

    He relinquishes his position as the rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, following his  appointment by the state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo.

    Ogbo is a seasoned academia and administrator who has served the Department of Political Science in several capacities in the polytechnic.

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     During his four-year tenure as Head of Department, he was applauded for introducing strategic reforms that strengthened the postgraduate programme and enabled the department to retain full accreditation with an outstanding success rate.

    At the university level,  Ogbo has served extensively as Member, Secretary, and Chairman of the E-Examination Committee; Deputy Coordinator, Coordinator, and Acting Director of the General Studies Unit/Directorate; Dean of Student Affairs; Director of Consultancy Services; Member of Senate; among several other standing and ad hoc committees.

     Prof.  Sanusi Avidime succeeds him as rector.

    The appointments  deeply reflect the state government’s commitment to strengthening leadership and academic excellence across its tertiary institutions.

  • ‘Skill gap institutional problem’

    ‘Skill gap institutional problem’

    • By Temitayo Seidu

    The skill gap in the country is an institutional problem that requires the synergy of the government, private sector and other critical stakeholders to address wholly.

    This was the submission of the Managing Director of Ingryd Academy, Khadijat Abdulkadir during a panel session: “The Talent Playbook: The Tech Talent Playbook-Raising Next-Gen Talents,” at the Tech Revolution Africa conference in Lagos.

    She said: “Skill  gap ap is due to an institutional problem. It is large because it cuts across government, private sector. It is a country-wide problem. It is not for one sector to solve. It is a university problem.

    “When we have an institutional problem in our hand, how to solve it is by ensuring that all those different areas come together to find a solution. That is why at INGRYD we partner with governments, private sector and we scale opportunities by making it cheap.”

    She said the academy has gone fully digital and also became an examination centre.

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    According to her the rationale is to provide users more access to courses where traction resides, while recalling teaching all courses physically in time past.

    Khadijat noted that users will be able to take on crash courses, self-paced courses or hybrid courses with the new development whilst its three month course in Cybersecurity, IT Risks, IT Audit, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence still maintained.

    “INGRYD is launching its fully digital services. In the past, we have been teaching our classes all physically in all our different locations. But, this year, we have decided to provide our users more access to our courses, more on-demand and also scale to support other countries where we are seeing a lot of traction.

    “We have Nigerians and we also service Non-Nigerians. For that reason, we have moved all our courses to our platform, Edify, which is our learning management solution that supports our people to just take crash courses, self-paced courses or hybrid courses.

    “We still have our typical three month course for all our fundamental courses such as Cybersecurity, IT Risks, IT Audit, Blockchain, AI. Those are three month long and you can take them fully virtual, self-paced or you can take them hybrid.

    “We offer certification for every course. As from today, any class you take from INGRYD will be recognised in 182 countries in the world. So, INGRYD today means Certification, availability of options for employment and most importantly INGRYD today means credibility,” she said.

    She  added that the academy is now an examination centre, with its different locations in London, Lagos, Abuja, Amsterdam and United States of America.

    She explained that examination could be conducted by the academy upon course wrap-up therefrom.

    “The second exciting thing about INGRYD today is that it is an examination centre. You can walk into any of our facilities today and you can have an exam.”

    “You don’t have to go to an exam centre in order to be certified. As of today, we have five exam centres- Lagos, Abuja, Amsterdam, London and US.” She said.

    Abdulkadir noted that the link or QR code for joining the wait list to start purchasing from February 9th is open, adding that all courses and certifications are available for purchase from the date.

  • ‘Access to education vital, imperative’

    ‘Access to education vital, imperative’

    • By Adejuwon Temitope,

    The Special Adviser to the Delta State Government on Entrepreneurship Development, Donald Peterson, has underscored the need for equitable access to education and youth empowerment.

    Speaking at a programme organised by his foundation, the D-Peterson Foundation, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to education, youth development and community empowerment, he noted that it  has implemented structured interventions supporting access to higher education, vocational and digital skills training, among other interventions.

    An academic by training, Peterson holds degrees in economics, business administration and finance from institutions in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He has earned two doctoral degrees and is currently completing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). His academic portfolio includes research publications as well as professional training in leadership and management.

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    Over the years, Peterson and the foundation have received several regional and international awards recognising their contributions to leadership, innovation and community development. These honours reflect a consistent commitment to education, entrepreneurship and social impact values that continue to shape his work in public service and beyond.

    He noted that the foundation prioritises long-term impact over short-term relief, with a deliberate focus on equipping beneficiaries with skills and resources that promote self-reliance and sustainability.

    “Over the years, the foundation has implemented structured interventions supporting access to higher education, vocational and digital skills training, as well as small business grants—particularly targeting women and young people. Its impact has grown steadily, attracting attention as Nigeria continues to confront challenges related to youth unemployment, educational gaps and economic inclusion,” he added.

  • Foundation gifts Lagos primary schools exercise books

    Foundation gifts Lagos primary schools exercise books

    • By Igbang Juliet Ikedie

    The Ayo Lawal Empowerment Foundation has distributed exercise books to pupils of selected public primary schools in Oworo, Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State.

     The beneficiary schools are: Muslim Mission Primary School, Oworo; Ayeroju Nursery and Primary School, Oworo; Mosafejo Nursery and Primary School; Local Government Nursery and Primary School; and Oworonshoki Nursery and Primary School, Oworo.

     Speaking during the outreach, Founder and Executive Director of the Ayo Lawal Empowerment Foundation, Mr. Ayo Lawal, explained that the initiative was inspired by his personal experience as a university student.

     According to him, while in school, he observed how many students struggled to remain in the university because they could not afford tuition fees and basic learning materials. In some cases, these students were denied the opportunity to sit for their final examinations, he said.

     Lawal said this motivated him and a group of friends to contribute funds to support about 20 students at the time. The initiative officially started on February 4, 2007, which coincides with his birthday. He noted that the foundation is now 19 years old.

     He revealed that the foundation is distributing about 5,000 exercise books across five schools in Oworo. He added that just the previous week, the foundation carried out a similar outreach in Agbado, Ogun State, and plans are underway to visit Oyo State in the coming months, with the goal of expanding to other states across Nigeria.

     He explained that the foundation’s mission is to encourage children to stay in school, stressing that every child deserves access to basic education.

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    His words: “Imagine how engagement and interaction will be in our communities if everyone is educated. We will have fewer hooligans. Reducing the number of out-of-school children will also help reduce crime in our society.”

    Mr. Lawal further appealed to well-meaning Nigerians, scholars, and organisations to support the foundation, noting that even donations of N1,000 or N2,000 can make a significant difference.

    He stated that while 3,000 exercise books were distributed last year, the foundation increased the number to 5,000 this year, with a target of 10,000 exercise books next year.

    Speaking on behalf of Oworonshoki Nursery and Primary School, the Head teacher, Mrs. Mobanji Stella, described the initiative as very important to the pupils.

     She explained that many parents cannot afford basic learning materials, and pupils often turn to teachers for help.

    “Books are very important because every child needs them to learn. We are grateful to the Ayo Lawal Empowerment Foundation for this kind gesture,” she said.

    Mrs. Oluwole Oluwabukola Oluwatoyin, Head Teacher of Local Government Nursery and Primary School, expressed her appreciation, describing the intervention as a complement to government efforts.

    She noted that teachers often provide learning materials for pupils from their personal resources and said more NGO interventions would greatly improve students’ learning experience.

    One of the beneficiaries, Felix Zanu, a Primary 6 pupil of Oworonshoki Primary School, said he was happy to receive two exercise books.

  • Community leader gives over 100 pupils GCE, JAMB forms

    Community leader gives over 100 pupils GCE, JAMB forms

    The Olori Odo of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Chief Rilwan Olawale Yekin Cooler, has given over 100 students in Ojora land free private General Certificate of Education (GCE) and Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for this year’s examinations, reaffirming his commitment to youth education and academic excellence.

    At the presentation during the week, the Olori Odo urged beneficiaries to pursue excellence. He announced additional incentives, including full scholarship support for the overall best-performing student in both JAMB and GCE examinations.

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    Comrade Ibrak pledged N500,000 for the best JAMB candidate and N250,000 for the second-best, to motivate students to excel academically.

    Convener of the Ojora Kingdom Scholarship Initiative, Prince Olaitan Royal, expressed appreciation to the Olori Odo for his sustained educational support.

    Dignitaries at the event included Senator Thelmah Obadiah of the National Youth Parliament, Lagos Central. The Vice Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Lagos Central, Comrade Hammed, was represented by Comrade Oyedeji Rilwan, the former Coordinator, NYCN Apapa–Iganmu chapter, Lagos.