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  • AOCOED cuts tuition

    AOCOED cuts tuition

    THE  management of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, has reduced fees for her full-time Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) students.

    A statement made available to The Nation stated that the reduction was arrived at a meeting the institution’s management held with the Students’ Union (SU) executives.

    The statement signed by the Registrar Mr Shehu Abdulqadri Muhideen, stated that management of AOCOED agreed to the agitation by students for a reduced fee, after a meeting with SU executive late last month.

    The students kicked against an upward review of the fees, which was agreed between management and the Parents’ Forum last October.

    With effect from the 2017/2018 Academic Session, tuition for 100-level students on regular NCE programme, is N25,000 as against N28,000. The reduced fee  covers acceptance fee, administrative charges, ICT levy, biometric ID card, sports, medical, library and teaching practice (TP).

     

  • Court orders return of official vehicles to ex-Registrar of AOCOED

    THE National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos last Wednesday ordered the return of official vehicles seized from a former Registrar of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, AOCOED, ( formerly Lagos State College of Education), Ijanikin, Mr Olumuyiwa Coker.

    Coker  had urged the court to issue a restraining order against the defendant or its agents from taking possession of his official vehicles-Toyota Camry with registration number BF 741 EPE and the Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration number BDG 218 DK or prevent him using the vehicles.

    His prayer was granted when the court in February restrained authorities of the college from harassing or intimidating Coker.

    The order was however allegedly violated in August when officials of the school in company with policemen retrieved the vehicles from Coker’s residence.

    The presiding judge, Justice Jibade Peters gave the order in a suit filed by Coker challenging his ‘illegal’ disengagement’ from the college and subsequent withdrawal of his official vehicles.

    The judge ordered that the vehicles should be returned to Coker on or before November 3, 2017.

    Coker said his unlawful disengagement from the college, was in violation of Section 33 of the Lagos State College of Education Law.

    In the suit, the first defendant is AOCOED is represented by the Provost, Mrs Omolola Aina-Ladele, while the second defendant is the Governor of Lagos State.

    In the suit filed by his counsel, Mutiu Ganiyu of Smithworth Partners, the claimant averred that his purported removal from office by the first defendant was also done in violation of the terms of his letter of appointment dated 25th of June, 2014, which stipulates among other matters that his tenure was for the period of five years commencing from July 20, 2014.

    He claimed that he was purportedly removed from his position as Registrar of the college without any prior warning on any occasion.

    The claimant also averred that the first defendant breached his right to fair hearing as enshrined in Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.

    The claimant urged the court to declare that he is still the Registrar and Secretary of the Governing Council of the first defendant and cannot be removed from the office in accordance with the provision of Section 33 of the Lagos State College of Education Law.

    The defendants, in an affidavit deposed by the Senior Assistant Registrar of the institution, Ombugadu Adewunmi averred that the compulsory retirement of the claimant was in compliance with Section 33 of the Lagos State College of Education Law and chapter three of Conditions of Service of the college.

    Also in a counter claim, the defendants averred that the seizure and refusal of the claimant to return his official vehicles had largely grounded the activities of the office of the Registrar, particularly his movement.

    The case was adjourned to November 8, for further hearing.

  • AOCOED insists on quality teachers

    Provost of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Dr. Omolola Aina Ladele, has reiterated the institution’s readiness to produce quality teachers to oversee the education needs of the state in the next 50 years.

    Ladele said the institution was equipping her students for future needs by training them on requisite specialities that will benefit not only Lagos, but Nigeria.

    She spoke at the ‘Lagos at 50 celebration’ programmme, which held at the college last week.

    She said: “The Lagos at 50 platform was created to implant on the sands of time. Our stance as the foremost teacher education institution in the country is to celebrate Lagos with our own little support for excellence, modesty and vision as being demonstrated by Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

    “It is also to reiterate our commitment to the education development of the state vis-a-vis intensive quality training for teachers-to-be, so that the state and country can benefit in the long run.”

    Speaking on the topic: “Education in the 21st Century: How to Utilise its value for future Lagos”, Chief Lecturer at the School of Education, Dr. Dele Giwa, lamented that education aquired today is without value.

    Giwa bemoaned mediocres being produced in the nation’s higher institutions, citing the preference for certificates over skills and competence, as reasons.

    “We do not value Nigerian certificates again, but prefer everything from overseas; and why do we have doctors in the country when our leaders still go abroad for treatments?”she asked.

    According to her, Nigeria lacks artisans and skilled personnel, with people often interested in white collar jobs which are no longer available. This is further complicated by government’s inability to provide a new direction.

    Director, Academic Planning Unit of the school, Dr Moshood Lawal, who spoke on “Art, culture and tourism in Lagos State”, is optimistic that Lagos beyond 50 years will experience a boost in internally-generated revenue if tourism is allowed to thrive.

    Lawal said: “The state is replete with tourism sites that can compete with any state and country globally, but the problem is how to identify opportunities in the sector.

    “The tourism master plan launched in 2008 must be executed and communities and locals at the various tourism sites must be carried along and made aware of their environment as tourism as a cash cow, is not developed.”

    Others speakers included: Dean School of Languages, Mrs Bolanle Somoye, who spoke on: The ‘Role of language in the development of Lagos State” as well as the Director of ICT Dr. Adeleke Imran, who articulated the topic: “ICT and Its value for future business in Lagos State”.

  • Our scorecard, by AOCOED alumni exco

    Our scorecard, by AOCOED alumni exco

    Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (aocoed) Alumni Association has thanked members for the confidence reposed in the executive.

    The association said the vote of confidence expressed by members served as an inspiration to do more amid several challenges still confronting the body.

    The association’s National President, Comrade Adeyemi Adesanya, spoke while presenting the executive’s scorecard to congress at FIJB Event Centre, Isheri, Lagos at the weekend.

    “I feel so elated because the congress expressly said we have done so well,” Adesanya told The Nation.

    Among many achievements, Adesanya said the alumni under his watch trained the college security guards, organised various seminar for the students leadership; raised the association’s internally-generally revenue, and built the alumni secretariat.

    Though there are still many rivers to cross, Adesanya said he was optimistic that the executive whose tenure expired late this year, had rebranded the alumni body, making it a lot easier for whoever succeeded it to continue from where it stopped.

    The congress, which dragged for hours, witnessed arguments and counter-arguments by members, particularly over a draft of the reviewed constitution.

    “The process of constitution review is not an easy thing all over the world,” Adesanya continued, “The fact remains that our constitution is tired and weak. So, we have to catch up with the present situation all over the world. That is why the National Executive Council (NEC) on behalf of the congress set up a committee. The constitution has been reviewed now and the implementation would follow suit.

    “I want to say that AOCOED alumni association has taken a new course. We shall not pretend that there are no challenges.There are, but we need to address them and we are happy the incoming administration will surpass what we have done.’’

  • AOCOED students task Ambode

    AOCOED students task Ambode

    ADENIRAN  Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Oto-Ijanikin students have praised Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his developmental strides, particularly in education. They are appealing to him to give their Students’ Union building a faceliftl like  their sister institution – the Lagos State University (LASU).

    “We humbly call the attention of His Excellency, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode,to the state of our secretariat, which has been in existence for decades. It has lost its structural beauty and is now ramshackle. This does not befit the union,” the students said in a statement signed by their President, Comrade Marvellous Ojumoola.

    He continued: “The students’ union building of Lagos State University (LASU) was once in a nondescript state before Lagos State pulled it down and gave the students a befitting structure.

    “‘Our predicament is being compounded probably because of our status as teacher training institute. Teachers are nation builders, therefore, we strongly seek your swift aid in this regard.

    “We are also appealing for a 5000-capacity lecture theatre.  The lecture theatres and halls in the college cannot accommodate more than 2000 students, which often make it difficult for students to benefit immensely whenever there are educational programmes that necessitate bigger halls because of the large turnout at such events,” the union further appealed.

    Ojumoola drew government’s attention to the deplorable state of the roads on campus. He noted that aside the two tarred roads from the college main gate, both members of staff and students have to contend with pot-holes that littered other road networks, especially during heavy downpour.

    Other demands include the upgrade of the 59- year old institution into a university of education; making the college on-campus by building of hostels for students as well as improved facilities and funding, among others.

    “AOCOED as a teacher training institute has groomed generations of teachers in Nigeria. It is known for its distinct training of morally sound students and efficient teachers who over the years, hav contributed immensely to the development of the state and the nation at large. On this premise, the institution has maintained her position as the best college of Education in Nigeria,” the students further said.

    Ojumoola noted based on students’ demand, he was under intense pressure by his colleagues  who want results as quickly as possible. He noted that it would be his greatest joy if the union’s requests were given prompt attention by the authority.

    “It is  known that AOCOED is one of the best nationwide. Therefore on behalf of all students in the college, we appeal to His Excellency to upgrade the college to the status of university,” Ojumoola concluded.

  • AOCOED Staff School crisis: Report vindicates head teacher

    The  report of a committee set up by the Ademiran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Oto/Ijanikin to investigate the crisis at the AOCOED International School (AIS) and AOCOED Staff School (ASS) that occurred last year following the separation of the schools from the financing of the college, has absolved the ASS head teacher, Mr Sunday Ogunmade, of blame in the alleged stabbing of a teacher.

    The college Governing Council’s  directive to de-harmonise teachers of both schools from its wage bill did not go down well with the teachers of the school.

    A protest ensued when some of the teachers, who failed to sign an undertaken to agree to a new salary structure, were not paid their February (2016) salary.

    In the course of the protest, one of the teachers, Mr Olugbenga Agboola, was allegedly stabbed by Ogunmade when the protesters laid siege on the headteacher’s office.

    The report, however, exonerated Ogunmade of blame and clarified that the victim fell when the head teacher was trying to force his way out of his office, having sensed danger from the protesting teachers.

    The report, exclusively obtained by The Nation, reads in part: “At about 08:40am, a group of ASS teachers marched to the Headteacher’s office, ordered him to vacate his office immediately. After being faced with a threat to his life, Mr Ogunmade forcefully pushed his way through to escape to safety.

    “During the process, a few staff fell and one of them is Mr Agboola Olugbenga, who got himself injured with a cut on the head.

    “It took spirited efforts of security men to rescue Mr Ogunmade from the mob. A few security officers got some internal dislocations and lost or got properties damaged.”

    The report further condemned the teachers for arming themselves with dangerous weapons during the protest and denied both the principal and the headteacher of AIS and ASS access to their offices and the school premises.

    The five-member committee, which was chaired by Mrs Somoye Bisoye, a member of staff of the college, had its terms of reference which included: investigating the immediate and remote causes of the fracas, invite individuals directly or indirectly connected to the crisis and identify and sanction those culpable, among others.

    However, the Lagos State government, which also waded into the crisis, recommended sanctions for the erring teachers.

    Speaking with The Nation, Chairman, Committee on Education, Lagos State House of Assembly, Lanre Ogunyemi, said part of the resolution of the House was that all those found culpable in the crisis should be punished appropriately.

    Due to the persistence of the situation then, the lawmaker said the House set up two different committees each chaired by the Deputy Speaker Sanni Eshilokun to find lasting solution to the crisis.

    “The first committee is to probe the finances of the school while the second committee is meant to work out modalities to make both the primary and secondary schools autonomous of the college. This is to relieve the college of the financial commitment of running the two schools,” Ogunyemi said.

  • AOCOED Staff School crisis: Report vindicates head teacher

    The  report of a committee set up by the Ademiran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Oto/Ijanikin to investigate the crisis at the AOCOED International School (AIS) and AOCOED Staff School (ASS) that occurred last year following the separation of the schools from the financing of the college, has absolved the ASS head teacher, Mr Sunday Ogunmade, of blame in the alleged stabbing of a teacher.

    The college Governing Council’s  directive to de-harmonise teachers of both schools from its wage bill did not go down well with the teachers of the school.

    A protest ensued when some of the teachers, who failed to sign an undertaken to agree to a new salary structure, were not paid their February (2016) salary.

    In the course of the protest, one of the teachers, Mr Olugbenga Agboola, was allegedly stabbed by Ogunmade when the protesters laid siege on the headteacher’s office.

    The report, however, exonerated Ogunmade of blame and clarified that the victim fell when the head teacher was trying to force his way out of his office, having sensed danger from the protesting teachers.

    The report, exclusively obtained by The Nation, reads in part: “At about 08:40am, a group of ASS teachers marched to the Headteacher’s office, ordered him to vacate his office immediately. After being faced with a threat to his life, Mr Ogunmade forcefully pushed his way through to escape to safety.

    “During the process, a few staff fell and one of them is Mr Agboola Olugbenga, who got himself injured with a cut on the head.

    “It took spirited efforts of security men to rescue Mr Ogunmade from the mob. A few security officers got some internal dislocations and lost or got properties damaged.”

    The report further condemned the teachers for arming themselves with dangerous weapons during the protest and denied both the principal and the headteacher of AIS and ASS access to their offices and the school premises.

    The five-member committee, which was chaired by Mrs Somoye Bisoye, a member of staff of the college, had its terms of reference which included: investigating the immediate and remote causes of the fracas, invite individuals directly or indirectly connected to the crisis and identify and sanction those culpable, among others.

    However, the Lagos State government, which also waded into the crisis, recommended sanctions for the erring teachers.

    Speaking with The Nation, Chairman, Committee on Education, Lagos State House of Assembly, Lanre Ogunyemi, said part of the resolution of the House was that all those found culpable in the crisis should be punished appropriately.

    Due to the persistence of the situation then, the lawmaker said the House set up two different committees each chaired by the Deputy Speaker Sanni Eshilokun to find lasting solution to the crisis.

    “The first committee is to probe the finances of the school while the second committee is meant to work out modalities to make both the primary and secondary schools autonomous of the college. This is to relieve the college of the financial commitment of running the two schools,” Ogunyemi said.

     

     

  • AOCOED Staff School crisis: Report vindicates head teacher

    AOCOED Staff School crisis: Report vindicates head teacher

    •Protesters indicted

    The report of a committee set up by the Ademiran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Oto/Ijanikin to investigate the crisis at the AOCOED International School (AIS) and AOCOED Staff School (ASS) that occurred last year following the separation of the schools from the financing of the college, has absolved the ASS head teacher, Mr Sunday Ogunmade, of blame in the alleged stabbing of a teacher.
    The college Governing Council’s directive to de-harmonise teachers of both schools from its wage bill did not go down well with the teachers of the school.
    A protest ensued when some of the teachers, who failed to sign an undertaken to agree to a new salary structure, were not paid their February (2016) salary.
    In the course of the protest, one of the teachers, Mr Olugbenga Agboola, was allegedly stabbed by Ogunmade when the protesters laid siege on the headteacher’s office.
    The report, however, exonerated Ogunmade of blame and clarified that the victim fell when the head teacher was trying to force his way out of his office, having sensed danger from the protesting teachers.
    The report, exclusively obtained by The Nation, reads in part: “At about 08:40am, a group of ASS teachers marched to the Headteacher’s office, ordered him to vacate his office immediately. After being faced with a threat to his life, Mr Ogunmade forcefully pushed his way through to escape to safety.
    “During the process, a few staff fell and one of them is Mr Agboola Olugbenga, who got himself injured with a cut on the head.
    “It took spirited efforts of security men to rescue Mr Ogunmade from the mob. A few security officers got some internal dislocations and lost or got properties damaged.”
    The report further condemned the teachers for arming themselves with dangerous weapons during the protest and denied both the principal and the headteacher of AIS and ASS access to their offices and the school premises.
    The five-member committee, which was chaired by Mrs Somoye Bisoye, a member of staff of the college, had its terms of reference which included: investigating the immediate and remote causes of the fracas, invite individuals directly or indirectly connected to the crisis and identify and sanction those culpable, among others.
    However, the Lagos State government, which also waded into the crisis, recommended sanctions for the erring teachers.
    Speaking with The Nation, Chairman, Committee on Education, Lagos State House of Assembly, Lanre Ogunyemi, said part of the resolution of the House was that all those found culpable in the crisis should be punished appropriately.
    Due to the persistence of the situation then, the lawmaker said the House set up two different committees each chaired by the Deputy Speaker Sanni Eshilokun to find lasting solution to the crisis.
    “The first committee is to probe the finances of the school while the second committee is meant to work out modalities to make both the primary and secondary schools autonomous of the college. This is to relieve the college of the financial commitment of running the two schools,” Ogunyemi said.

  • Aocoed gets deputy provost

    Management of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos, has approved the appointment of Dr Adedina, Femi Adekunle, as the Deputy Provost. Adedina’s appointment which took effect from Wednesday, December 21, 2016 will run for a two year period.

    This was announced at the regular meeting of the college fourth Governing Council regular meeting, The Council during its Fourth 2016 Regular meeting

    According to a statement signed by Registrar Mr S. Muhideen,  Adedna was born in February 1958. He graduated in 1978 with a B.A (Hons) in Theatre Arts (second class upper), at the University of Calabar in 1978 and graduated in 1982 In 1993, He completed his postgraduate diploma in Education (PGDE) from the University of Lagos, and afterward, a Masters of Arts in Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan in 2002. In September 2011, he was awarded Ph.D in Creative Writing by Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

    Dr. Adedina joined the service of the College in December 1985, as a Lecturer II,. He rose through the ranks and to become Chief Lecturer in 2003.

    Until his appointment, he represented the Academic Board Representative on the Governing Council.

    Dr. Adedina is also an actor, poet, scriptwriter, playwright, film director/producer with much publication to his credit.

  • AOCOED pro-chancellor gets award

    AOCOED pro-chancellor gets award

    The Chairman Governing Council of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Oto/Ijanikin, Prof Tunde Samuel, has received this year’s African Education Personality Leadership award.

    It was presented to Samuel at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja by the African Institute for Leadership Excellence, organisers of the award.

    Samuel is one of the only 25 professors in the field in Africa.

    Samuel was the pioneer Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Epe, between 1994 and 2002.

    A former special adviser to former governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he is a member of  the state Governor’s Advisory Council, the apex advisory body in the state, others.

    Samuel thanked the organiser for finding him worthy among a legion of African scholars. He pledged to improve on his service to humanity.

    The African Prize for Leadership Excellence is a yearly award bestowed on some selected African personalities who have made impact in the development of the African economy through innovation, creativity and leadership.

    The Provost, Dr Ladele Aina, described Prof Samuel’s award as “deserving” of a leader and an academic who has devoted many years into scholarship and using his knowledge for the greatness of Lagos State.