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‘Nigeria Yet To Tap Full Potentials In Education’
The School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) of the Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, Lagos, says the country has yet to tap the full potential of vocational and technical education.
Chairman of the committee, Mr Ladi Lawanson, recently disclosed this in Lagos at the 2022 Valedictory Service of the college.
According to him, Nigeria has not exploited the vocational training space in terms of exposing the citizens, adding that the non-exploitation was impacting negativity on its quest for technological advancement.
“I have long held the view that Nigeria has not exploited enough vocational training in terms of exposing the citizens.
“I think we have this unidirectional mindset that every body must be a white-collared job professional, which is not true. It is not realistic to our national objective.
“That is what drives my passion in accepting to serve in this capacity and to help to bring as much awareness and support to that key sector of our livelihood, which will help us to unlock the potential of these young ones.
“It will also propel them to be able to contribute meaningfully to the economy and the development of the nation,” the Chairman stated.
Lawanson noted that the SBMC was in partnership with the Federal Government in a bid to ensure the full realisation of the mandates of its unity colleges.
According to him, one of the key reasons why such committee was set up by the Federal Government is to support its (government’s) by attracting partners, funding, ideas and knowledge to support the schools.
“I am pleased to inform you that our committee has worked very hard and in this dispensation, there are two major projects that we have been able to successfully attract to the college.
“The first is the renovation of the welding and fabrication workshop. We have reached out to an oil and gas company called Axella Nig. Ltd, not only in terms of renovation of the workshop to the tune of N23 million.
“It is also to be able to make linkages between what we are teaching them here and the industry out there.
“Part of the attraction also is that once they have been trained properly, we will now make the linkage for them to be employed there as required,” he stated.
The Committee Chairman said often times, students were sent to school without thinking on how best to get them engaged thereafter, noting that this had led to the high rate of unemployment among the youth in the country.
He stated that the committee was thinking well ahead of such development by finding the connectivity in addition to imparting knowledge to the students of the college.
According to him, the Axella project and the other, which is the partnership with the Lagos State Government Computerisation Vehicle Inspection Service (LACVIS) will further assist the students in the development and acquisition of modern skills.
Lawanson, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, noted that the partnership with LACVIS will entail its state-of-the-art computerised system to perform diagnostics on cars, which was part of mechanical subjects, offered in the college.
He expressed optimistism that the 800 graduating students would add value and affect their environment positively with the knowledge and skills acquired as they go into the larger space.
On his part, the Principal of the college, Mr David Omada, said collaboration and industrialisation was gradually taking the college to its rightful place in the science and technical space, noting that the college had recorded significant growth in terms of skills and knowledge acquisition, which was in line with its mandate.
Omada admonished the students to be good ambassadors of the college and strive to hold their own anywhere they find themselves.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council has thrown its weight behind the proposed industrial action by the Lagos State-owned media organisations.
The proposed industrial action is set to begin on Monday, Jan. 13.
In a letter jointly signed by the Lagos State NUJ Chairman, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, and the Secretary, Mr Tunde Olalere, on Thursday, the union expressed its support for the strike.
The letter, dated Jan. 9, was addressed to the General Manager of Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
The NUJ, along with the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Worker’s Union (RATTAWU) of the Lagos State Broadcasting Corporations, including Lagos Television, Radio Lagos/EKO FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio, had announced the proposed strike.
They said this was in response to the non-payment of the minimum wage and integration into the Oracle database by the state government.
The union leadership stated that it was fully aware of the several discussions, congresses, and notices given to the state government regarding the need for state-owned media house workers to be integrated into the Oracle database.
“You will agree with the union that these were enough notices given to address the issues at stake,” the letter read in part.
The leaders recalled that an initial 10-day ultimatum was issued, followed by a 21-day ultimatum, and finally, a seven-day final ultimatum.
“It is imperative that our members working in the state-owned media organisations should also enjoy the new minimum wage like other workers of the state,” the NUJ stated.
The union further noted that the revenue generated by state-owned media organisations could no longer sustain the payment of workers’ salaries and benefits, highlighting the urgent need for the state government to intervene for their survival.
“The welfare of our dear members is paramount and this is why the union deems it fit to support and pledge solidarity with our members going on strike,” the union stated.
The union also acknowledged the commitment and dedication of protesting workers to their duties in propagating state government policies and activities, stating that such dedication should be rewarded by the state government.
“The union, therefore, advises that only an amicable resolution and approval of the demands of our members can stop the industrial action,” the union stated.
The new Rivers state commissioner of police ,CP Olugbenga Adepoju has assured that his administration will remain apolitical in the discharge of his duties in the state.
Adepoju who officially assumed office last Friday as the 47th police commissioner of police stated this during his median press briefing held at state police command over the weekend in Port Harcourt.
He assured that under his watch as the police helmsman in the state his administration will ensure protection of human rights and warn that any police officer who violate the rights of people will be sanctioned in accordance with the police act and
urged Rivers people to hold the Police accountable, share view of people with police.
“We are committed to transparency.
My priority is to ensure safety, security and welfare of all residents in the state.
Being an economic hub of the country,the state faces challenges of crisis from political interest, economic sabotage illegal oil bunkering.
“I will ensure Rivers people sleep with their two eyes close. I have what it takes to keep the command safe.We do Intelligence gathering work with community and public engagement to proactively prevent crime.We have meetings and seminars with members of the public.”
“We will enforce discipline and ensure zero tolerance for corruption.I have my team.I will put them to work.There will be improvement on the part of my officers.
“We will Combat youth restiveness and cultism, oil theft, environmental crime. we will work with other agencies to ensure is reduce to the barest minimum.
“We will enhance response time and police visibility. We do all we can for our men to respond to distress call in time. We will deploy more men in metro. More visibility policing.
“We will address land grabbing issues.We will work with our legal team. If we have to partake in any execution order, we will look at it critically.
“We will enforce all vehicle regulations with human face. Especially tinted glasses. We may excuse those that have it from the factory. Either the vehicle will be impounded, the tinted glass removed or they are charged to court.
“Our men will not violate rights of citizens. If there is any violation of rights, it should be reported to the police for necessary actions. Our men will be more professional and polite to the people “he stated
CP Adepoju however urged residents of the state,the media and all necessary stakeholders to give the Police the relevant cooperation and support for effective policing of the society.
Akujobi amadi
The Rivers State Police Command says it has acknowledged a social media report on alleged assault of a lady by police officers along Evo Road, Port Harcourt.
A statement signed by the police public Relations Officer (PPRO),SP Grace Iringe Koko in Port Harcourt, yesterday said the police acknowledged the report of such alleged assault and invite the lady involved to visit the command so as to enable the command to commence investigation with a view to apprehend the officers involved.
“We urge the lady involved to visit the Police Headquarters to enable a thorough investigation into the matter. This step will assist us in identifying the officers involved and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken.”
“The Command appeals to members of the public to cooperate with police officers during stop-and-search operations, as these measures are essential in combating crime and maintaining security.”
“We also encourage residents to report any misconduct by police officers through the following channels:
• PPRO: 0816 135 5218
• Control Room: 08032003514, 08098880134
• Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 07057605256, 08120822987, 07072323049, 07057605209”
“Your cooperation is vital in helping us maintain accountability and professionalism within the Rivers State Police Command.
Thank you.”
Akujobi Amadi
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