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  • FECA students hail Akeredolu over power supply

    Students Union Government (SUG) of Federal College of Agriculture, Akure,  Ondo State on Friday commended the  Akeredolu-led administration on its efforts in improving power supply in the state.

    In a letter jointly signed by the President and the General Secretary of the union, Omotoso Surprise and Osemamhe Emmanuel respectively, the students expressed their appreciation to the administration for what they described as “the wonderful job it has done towards improvement of electricity supply on our campus as well as the reconstruction of Fiwasaye – Agbogbo Road streetlights in Akure.”

    They said the development had improved the social and commercial activities as well as the security situation within and around their campus as criminals could no longer operate due to the streetlights.

    Response on behalf of the governor, the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Utilities, Engr. Tunji Ariyomo appreciated the students for expressing their gratitude to the governor,  which he noted served as a concrete feedback on the efforts of the administration to making life more comfortable for the citizenry.

    He told the student leaders that all rehabilitation works have been completed regarding electricity supply to Ode-Aye in the Southern Senatorial District of the state.

    Read Also: Akeredolu presents vehicles to Ondo lawmakers

    According to Ariyomo, “Bulk Meters have been installed in the five substations by BEDC. The bulk meters is a temporary arrangement pending when MAP will be effective with BEDC.

    “We have been assured by BEDC that they are almost finalizing the MAP process.  It is important that I mentioned this because  Governor Akeredolu has informed BEDC that the mandatory metering policy of the Ondo State Government must be adhered to.”

    The Special Adviser,  however, assured the students of further improvement in power supply in the state, saying “the reconstruction works by NDPHC is also at an advanced stage which will lead to the reconnection of more larger towns like Okitipupa.

    Besides,  the state and its private sector partners are also at financial closure with some of the mini-grid projects.”

  • COAS assures adequate security

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Nigerian Army (NA), Lieutenant General Tukur Y. Buratai has assured residents and visitors to any part of the Southeastern Nigeria of their safety.

    Buratai speaking after being decorated with Students Union Government (SUG) 2018 Leadership Award by the SUG leadership of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, Enugu State.

    The COAS represented by the General Commanding Officer, 82 Division, Enugu, Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Kabuk noted that the place of the southeast to the economic growth of the country is strategic and stated that the resolve of the NA, 82 Division to ensure that there was peace and adequate security in areas under the command is to ensure that the people of the zone and visitors including investors do their business and go about their lawful duties without any fear of intimidation or harassment by any group of persons.

    Kabuk who thanked the Executive members of the SUG, IMT for the award, which he attributed to the three key concepts of the COAS’s vision for the NA; Proactiveness, Professionalism and working within the ambit of the Constitution of Nigeria, stated that the award further prove that commitment and sacrifice of the COAS and his men to keep Nigeria safe is being noticed by Nigerians.

    According to the 82 Division GOC, “the COAS has earned many local and international awards and honours based on his remarkable achievements and effectiveness in the command of the NA”.

    “This award is a further substantiation of the merits of the numerous awards granted to the COAS by several local and International organizations for his purposeful leadership to the NA”.

    “His vision is the driving force for the entire NA, and all of us (in uniform) here, get inspiration from the prolific and purposeful leadership of the COAS”, he further stated.

    He assured the students and members of the public of the resolve of the NA represented by 82 Division to providing security in the South Eastern part of Nigeria.

    Read Also: Ayade, COAS launch Operation Crocodile Smile III

    He urged the students’ union leaders to lead their colleagues aright, create avenues for shaping fellow students and other Nigerians for productive future engagements for the benefits of the nation

    Earlier in his speech, IMT SUG President of the union, Comrade Monday Diamond while presenting the award to Kabuk, described Lt. Gen. Buratai as a dispassionate and highly professional senior military officer working for the interests of Nigerians irrespective of religious, ethnic or political affiliation.

    Diamond who largely attributed the peace been enjoyed in the South East Zone to the concerted efforts of the security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army under the “dynamic, resourceful and purposeful” leadership of the COAS.

    According to him, “This award is devoid of tribal, religious or political undercurrent. It is hinged purely on duty, honour and service to our dear country Nigeria.”

    “The COAS General Buratai has so far, exceptionally demonstrated these sterling qualities as a military leader in Nigeria, especially in the fight against terrorism and other assorted security threats across the Nation.

    “This award is simply to encourage him and the NA which he effectively commands to do more especially now that the 2019 general elections are by the corner’’, he added.

    Buratai was honoured by the student union for being one of the “Most Proactive COAS in Nigeria’s recent history.”

    The award given to Buratai, was according to the student leadership, in recognition of his uncommon commitment, loyalty and sacrifices to the nation.

  • UniAbuja SUG gets new excos

    UniAbuja SUG gets new excos

    The Students Union Government ( SUG ), University of Abuja ( UniAbuja ) chapter, on Friday inaugurated its newly elected executives.

    The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Michael Adikwu, while inaugurating the executives, congratulated them, saying that the management would look forward to a better working relationship with them.

    Represented by Dr Ishaya Dagwa, Director Academic Planning, Adikwu called on the executives to be mindful of the image of the institution and focus on things that would promote it.

    He also urged them to ensure peaceful atmosphere in and around the institution, wishing them a smooth transition.

    Earlier, the Dean of Student Affairs, Peter Adakayi, who was represented by his deputy, Jude Nduka, called on the executives to collaborate with them and help identify non students in the institution.

    Adakayi implored the executives to study the students hand book and follow the rulers and avoid issues that would be detrimental to the students and institution.

    According to him, it is always not good to use confrontation when demanding for something.

    Meanwhile, the newly elected SUG president of the institution, Mr Bashir Obasanjo, called for supports and collaboration from all students to enable them move the union forward.

    NAN

  • UniAbuja to commence academic activities Oct. 3

    UniAbuja to commence academic activities Oct. 3

    The University of Abuja( UniAbuja ) is to commence full academic activities on Oct. 3, following the suspension of the  nationwide strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) .

    The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Waziri Mohammed,
    disclosed this on Wednesday in an interview with the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gwagwalada .

    He told NAN that since the university has formally resumed  after the ASUU strike, the management had been working on the time table for revision and examinations at all levels.

    Meanwhile, the President, Students Union Government (SUG),  Ajiboye Okoyekola, had earlier forwarded messages to students briefing them on issues regarding resumption.

    He enjoined them to stay off the hostels as fumigation and general cleaning was ongoing.

    “The students should please bear with any inconveniences this decision may bring,” he said.

    He, however, urged the students to study hard, adding that exams would likely start on Oct. 9.

  • No ID cards, no exams, says UI students’ union

    No ID cards, no exams, says UI students’ union

    The President of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UISU), Aderemi Ojo, has said the university, which was shut recently, will not begin examinations until the identity cards the students paid for are given them.

    He said: “The power we rely on is the power of democracy. I can assure you that exams will not be written if students don’t get ID cards. There are several students on campus who have been assaulted and embarrassed on the issue of ID cards. Secondly, there are students who are supposed to receive scholarships who couldn’t scan their ID cards and send, even outside Nigeria.”

    Ojo said many students had missed foreign grants because they could not present ID cards to prove their studentship.

    On the school’s closure and suspension of union activities, the union president said the vice chancellor, Prof Idowu Olayinka, did not tolerate any form of dissent from students.

    He cited the alleged victimisation of student leaders by UI authorities and the expulsion of a student over a Facebook post, to back his claims.

    Ojo said: “We haven’t committed any crime. We haven’t done anything, but we are targets. These are academic individuals who blasted former President Goodluck Jonathan during and before the 2015 elections. But then, a student wrote an article on students’ union page on Facebook and the boy was expelled.”

     

  • For a cleaner campus

    For a cleaner campus

    Members of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, the Anambra State capital, have spearheaded a campaign to promote hygiene by cleaning up the campus. FRANKLIN ONWUBIKO (400-Level Mass Communication) reports.

    The restless spirit of Aluta was at rest last weekend at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, the Anambra State capital. Members of the university community woke up to find  the Students’ Union Government (SUG) leadership championing the crusade for a cleaner campus.

    Noble Eyisi, the union president, led other members and students to clean up the campus.

    As early as 6:30am, Noble, joined by members of the executive, stormed the school’s entrance at Ifite with shovels, rakes, wheel barrows and other materials. The exercise coincided with the state’s sanitation day.

    The union said the move was aimed at ensuring a cleaner academic environment.

    The union leader and other volunteers spent hours evacuating the debris in the drainage in front the school’s gate.

    The union’s Vice President, Precious Ozems, also went round the campus to mobilise female students to join the exercise. They were seen scrapping off posters and bills indiscriminately posted on the school wall by students.

    Noble said students needed not be prodded to engage in sanitation, because hazards from the environment could also affect their well-being. He said students’ unionism should not be about shouting Aluta continua alone noting that students should be partners in progress with the management.

    He said: “This union is elected to serve and protect the interest of the students. In exercising the mandate given to us, we need to ensure students also play roles in the development of the school. Having looked around, we decided to start with environment. We need to imbibe the right attitude to cleanliness and we should start from our immediate environment. By leading a drive for attitudinal change, we are sending message to our colleagues to ensure the campus is clean for academic activities. Like they say, cleanliness is next to godliness.”

    The union leader challenged students who always agitate for better welfare to turn up for the next exercise next month. He urged them to support the union’s drive to restore hope, trust and pride in the students.

    Precious said the exercise was to make students contribute to the growth and development of the institution. “We must not leave everything in the hands of the university management. Students must also to contribute their own quota. This sanitation exercise is a way of doing that,” she said.

    She urged students to imbibe right attitude in disposing wastes materials to avoid blocking the drainage, which she said could cause flood on the campus. Precious also warned against indiscriminate posting of posters and bills, noting that pasting posters on the walls could make the school lose its aesthetic beauty.

    Some of the students, who participated in the exercise, described the initiative as a welcome development but decried the low turnout of students. Emmanuel Murako, a Mass Communication student, described the union action as innovative, expressing optimism that the school could attain its goal if students maintained the “remarkable exercise”.

    A final year student of Mass Communication, Jerry Ukandu, said: “Ever since I was admitted into the institution, no union executive has organised this kind of exercise. The president has shown us that students have many roles to play in school beyond screaming Aluta and rush for lectures. This union is an embodiment of servant leadership. They have passion and drive to serve and I believe this tenure would be remarkable.”

  • Varsity gets SUG leaders

    Varsity gets SUG leaders

    The members of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), who were recently elected, have been inaugurated. The SUG officials led by Osifo Osasere were sworn in last week in a ceremony held at the varsity’s Central Administrative Building.

    The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Osayuki Oshodin, who came in the company of other principal officers of the university, assured the union leaders of his administration support. The oath of office was administered on the officials by Chief Magistrate Nosa Musor, who represented the Chief Judge of Edo State.

    Other members of the SUG leaders sworn in are Margaret Odia, Vice President, Hope Osarodion, Attorney-General, Suleman Aliyu, Secretary General, Peter Okolie, Assistant Secretary General, Osariemen Okuonghae, Director of Welfare, Emmanuel Ogbomon, Director of Information, Simon Peter, Director of Finance, Sylvester Baye-Osagie, Director of Sports and Adegbenga Adeleye, Director of Socials.

    Members of the parliament of the union also elected their principal officers. Godfrey Ameh became the Speaker while Donald Abuah became the Deputy Speaker. Others are Valentine Ikediashi, Clerk, Chinwe Odiaka, Deputy Clerk and Godwin Eromosele, Chief Whip.