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Edo Govt Employs, Onboards New Staff For College of Education

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The Edo State Government has said the newly revamped Edo State College of Education will boost the capacity of teachers in the State to sustain the gains recorded in the education sector over the past six years by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration.

The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Dr. Osamuyimen Ekhosuehi, said this during a 3-day onboarding programme for staff of the College with the theme, “Building an effective team for service delivery using best global practices,” held at the School’s main campus in Igueben, Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State.

She said, “With the vision and foresight of the Governor, the State is trying to have a college that serves the needs of its constituency which for this college is the basic education teachers who by law are supposed to have a minimum of NCE as their certificate.

“So, to strengthen the certificate, the Obaseki-led administration thought it wise to have a college put together as Edo State College of Education with multi campuses, headquartered in Igueben while doing away with all the small colleges which were all over the State.”

“We are hoping for a vibrant college for teachers that can stand to be called teachers, who will deliver and give us good output.”

On her part, the Acting Provost of the Edo State College of Education, Prof (Mrs.) Roseline Osagie while speaking on the peculiarities of the college said, “In 2020, there was a law that established Edo State College of Education. This new College of Education becomes very unique because it is a multi-campus system that has three campuses with Igueben being the main campus.

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“Each of the campuses has its unique programmes. The Science and Vocational Technical Education is at the Igueben campus; the Early Childhood and Primary Education at the Abudu campus, and the Physical and Health Education as well as Special Needs at the Afuze campus. The teachers/specialists are also distributed in that format.”

She added, “Currently, we have an administrative startup of 108 staff spread across the three campuses, supported by technology. As you know, the Governor’s mission is to go digital and the Edo State College of Education is actually going digital. We will leverage technology to teach and interact with our students as well as relate and interact between the three campuses. Our teachers are technologically equipped and this onboarding programme will also reawaken their technology skills.

“We have a hostel at the Abudu campus while facilities for boarding are on course for the Igueben and Afuze campuses for now.”

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FG Releases ₦50bn To ASUU, Others For Earned Allowances

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The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, has announced the release of ₦50 billion by the Federal Government to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Tinubu.

This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo.

Boriowo described the move “as yet another testament to Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally transform Nigeria’s education sector.

“It reflects the administration’s bold resolve to transition the nation from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy through strategic investments in education, infrastructure, and human capital.

“This intervention is not just a financial transaction—it is a reaffirmation of our President’s belief in the capacity of Nigerian youth and the invaluable role that academic and non-academic staff play in nurturing them,” she quoted the minister as saying.

“By prioritising their welfare, we are laying the foundation for a future where every Nigerian child receives highly qualitative and globally competitive education,” she added.

Alausa expressed Tinubu’s heartfelt appreciation to the academic and non-academic unions for their sustained trust in his administration and for fostering an atmosphere of peace and cooperation across Nigeria’s federal institutions.

“Notably, the country is currently experiencing one of the longest uninterrupted academic sessions in recent history—a feat attributed to the mutual understanding and shared commitment between the government and the university community,” the statement read.

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JUST IN: FG releases N50bn to settle ASUU, other varsity staff allowances

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The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, on Wednesday, announced the release of N50 billion by the Federal Government to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Tinubu.

This development was disclosed in a statement titled “FG Releases N50bn Earned Allowances to Varsity Unions, Tinubu Reaffirms Education Priority”, issued by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education.

Boriowo stated that the move “stands as yet another testament to Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally transform Nigeria’s education sector. It reflects the administration’s bold resolve to transition
the nation from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy through strategic investments in education, infrastructure, and human capital.”

According to the Minister, “This intervention is not just a financial transaction—it is a reaffirmation of our President’s belief in the capacity of Nigerian youth and the invaluable role that academic and non-academic staff play in nurturing them.

 

“By prioritising their welfare, we are laying the foundation for a future where every Nigerian child receives highly qualitative and globally competitive education.”

The Minister expressed President Tinubu’s heartfelt appreciation to both academic and non-academic unions for their sustained trust in his administration and for fostering an atmosphere of peace and cooperation across Nigeria’s federal institutions.

“Notably, the country is currently experiencing one of the longest uninterrupted academic sessions in recent history—a feat attributed to the mutual understanding and shared commitment between the government and the university community,” the statement added.

The President reiterated: “The youth are the heartbeat of our country. Their future is extremely important to me and my administration. Keeping our children in school is not negotiable. It is my commitment that strikes
in our institutions will soon become a thing of the past.”

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Recall that university-based academic unions have been at loggerheads with past governments over the failure to release earned allowances, among other demands.

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Out-of-school: FG earmarks N120bn for youth skills training

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The Federal Government has approved N120 billion to commence skills acquisition for youths across the country.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad disclosed this at the Adolescent and Youth Ministerial Dialogue on Wellbeing, Health, and Development in Abuja on Tuesday.

The event, organised by Plan International in partnership with International Federation of Red Cross and UNESCO, aims to ensure inclusive policy making and amplify the voices of adolescents and youths in national development efforts.

The event has as its theme: “From Words to action”.

Ahmad, represented by Prof. Ali Idris, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister, said the initiative was targeted at vulnerable youth, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the geopolitical zones.

She said the initiative aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and was expected to provide sustainable opportunities for youth employment and empowerment.

”If you have a registered company capable of training at least 60,000 people within three months, the ministry will pay that company. Likewise, individuals who undergo training will receive a starter pack upon completion,” she said.

She emphasised the government’s intention to involve youths in decision-making processes, noting that a stakeholders’ meeting would soon be convened to allow young people to voice their priorities and co-create actionable plans.

”This programme is not being done in isolation. We are working with the youth to identify the areas they consider most critical. Once stakeholders meet, we will move to implementation,” she added.

Speaking on economic realities, she said many companies were leaving the country, and not everyone would secure government jobs.

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According to her, the best alternative is for young people to acquire relevant skills that will make them employable locally or internationally.

In addition to skills acquisition, she said the government was tackling the issue of out-of-school children.

”There are over 10 million out-of-school children in Nigeria. To address this, we’ve introduced the Lumina programme, targeting hard-to-reach areas, especially girls.

“The programme aims to provide literacy and numeracy education,” she explained.

she also said that the initiative would commence in the next two months as registration had already begun online.

In the same vein, Jonathan Abakpa, Advocacy League Programme Officer for Plan International Nigeria, stressed the need for young people to be involved in national conversation on shaping their future.

Abakpa recalled that two years ago, the Minister of Health and other stakeholders endorsed the Adolescent Living Healthy and Tribal Nigeria Framework for West and Central Africa.

”The last conference led to the creation of the Adolescent and Young People’s Roadmap, which serves as a guide for policy and intervention.

“This year’s inter-ministerial dialogue allows youth to engage directly with ministers and demand implementation of their priorities,” Abakba said.

He stressed that youth-led advocacy had begun to yield results, citing increased budget allocations for education and health.

He noted that persistent challenge including out-of-school children, teenage pregnancies, and early marriages still required urgent action.

Deputy Speaker of the Nigerian Children’s Parliament, Ibrahim Sunnoma, urged the government to move from commitments to action.

”There are many laws and policies already in place. What we need now is implementation. Words are just air in motion; action must be our foundation,” he said.

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Sunnoma criticised the neglect of vulnerable children, particularly in northern Nigeria, where the Almajiris still roam the streets in dire conditions.

”I urge the government to prioritise children on the streets, especially the Almajiris. Strengthen the Almajiri system, integrate western education, and provide shelter, food, and a sustainable livelihood,” he said.

The event featured stakeholders from the education, health and humanitarian sector. (NAN)

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