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Oyo Senator, Buhari pays WASSCE fees of 600 indigent students

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SENATOR Abdulfatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District has paid the 2018 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) registration fees of 600 indigent students.

The lawmaker, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrime while disbursing cheques for payment of WAEC fee on Thursday also presented a Space Wagon car to the Federation of Oyo State Student’s Union (FOSSU) National Council.

The gesture which was dubbed Senator Buhari Educational Support Scheme was in continuation of his commitment to the educational advancement in the state.

Senator Buhari presenting a Space Wagon car to the Federation of Oyo State Student’s Union (FOSSU) National Council.

Speaking at the event, which was held at Ogunlola Hall, Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso, Senator Buhari who was represented by Alhaji Rasaq Gbadegesing said he is poised to invest in the future of the younger generation through education and other activities that will boost their morale in pursuing a worthy future.

In his brief lecture, an Educationist, Mr Moses Ogunniyi tasked the parents to always give their wards the best of education in preparing them for the future. He stressed further, “apart from education, parent should strive hard to instill discipline and fear of God in the children, their background and upbringing matters a lot in life’.

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Ogunniyi who lamented that most of the children have no idea of what they want to achieve in future insisted that “student must be ready to be disciplined, and have a goal which they should pursue vigorouly”.

Cross section of the students who are beneficiaries of the initiative

Parent of one of the beneficiaries, Mrs Abdulyekeen Mariam noted that “this education initiative will go a long way in relieving us and help our students to move forward, unlike some politicians who gives cutlass and gun to the youths, Senator Buhari is helping them to secure a better future. One of my sons who also benefited from his educational support program in 2005 when he was a member, Federal House of Representatives is now a graduate”, she added.

In a related development, the state ANCOPPs Chairman, Mr Aremu Emmanuel while applauding Senator Buhari said Oyo state is fortunate to have distinguished Senator of his kind in this present and pray for his success in his future endeavours.

Also, the Zonal Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT Ogbomoso Zone, Comrade Adaramola Sunday described the gesture as an investement that will assist the younger ones in thier future endeavours .

“Senator Buhari has been doing it before. He has been very suportive. He built ICT centres for schools in the Senatorial district and we appreciate him”.

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Don Pushes for B.Tech to Empower Polytechnic Graduates

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Dr. Taofeek Abdul-hameed, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede Ogbomoso, in Oyo State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider replacing the Higher National Diploma (HND) with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) to address educational disparities and benefit indigent students nationwide.

Abdul-Hameed, speaking on behalf of a league of Rectors, during a live radio programme in Ibadan recently, emphasised the need to eliminate the dichotomy between Polytechnic and University education, asserting that both students and lecturers at Polytechnics are equally competent.

He argued that technical skills and entrepreneurship play a crucial role in a nation’s economic development, citing China and the United Arab Emirates as examples.

Highlighting the Polytechnics’ emphasis on practical skills and entrepreneurship, the don stressed the scarcity of white-collar jobs, advocating for equipping students with practical skills for self-employment after graduation.

“The way out is for the president to assent to the bill and cancel the HND to B.Tech programme, or else the disparity will continue. We hope that President Bola Tinubu signs the bill soon since the last administration failed to do so,” Abdul-Hameed remarked.

 

Commending the Federal Government for the approved Student Loan initiative, the Rector emphasised the importance of making education accessible to indigent students.

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He suggested low tuition fees and interest-free loans, asserting that skill acquisition should be an integral part of education to enable students to repay loans through acquired skills.

“As long as students receive loans from their institutions, they should be equipped with skill acquisitions so that they can pay back after 2 years or graduation. I want to believe that 2 years are sufficient for students, and if not, the government can consider renewing or extending the loan period,” Abdul-Hameed concluded.

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KWASU Students Arrested for Allegedly Beating Peer to Death

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Four unidentified undergraduate students of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, are facing serious legal consequences after being apprehended for their alleged involvement in the fatal beating of a fellow student.

The tragic incident transpired penultimate week within one of the private hostels located outside the university premises. The assailants reportedly targeted the victim, whose identity remains undisclosed at this time, accusing him of surreptitiously filming them.

According to an account from a student who spoke with Channels Television, the victim succumbed to the severe injuries inflicted during the assault. The motives behind the alleged filming and subsequent attack are yet to be fully understood.

Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kwara State Police Command, confirmed the distressing event on Friday, stating, “The alleged culprits were four but I cannot confirm their names now. They have been arrested while an investigation is still ongoing over the matter.”

 

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Oyo: Oseni pays WAEC fees of indigent students, begins free JAMB registration

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The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency of Oyo State, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has paid the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fees for 300 indigent students in the federal constituency.

Oseni, who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commenced the collection of data from eligible constituents in fulfillment of its 2024 free JAMB registration programme.

It will be recalled that the lawmaker at the stakeholders meeting and mega empowerment held last year December said under his education support scheme he will be providing free WAEC and JAMB registration for underprivileged students in the constituency

According to him, “Supporting education is crucial for securing the future of our constituency. Initiatives such as scholarships, tuition fee support, and free WAEC and JAMB registration will be introduced to ease the financial burden on students. Ensuring access to quality education is essential for nurturing the next generation of leaders.

“ Therefore, I am proud to announce that, starting in 2024, under the Remi Oseni Education Support Scheme, I will provide free WAEC and JAMB registration for students in the constituency. Additionally, the Remi Oseni Scholarship Award will be offered to less privileged children, ensuring robust support for all students at every level, including scholarships and tuition fee payment”.

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The APC chieftain, in a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Sunday, in Ibadan, noted that he is committed to investing in the future of the younger generation through education and other programmes that will boost their morale in pursuing a worthy future.

It further explained that eligible constituents of Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency are expected to visit the Remi Oseni Constituency Office Ologuneru, Ibadan with their WAEC/NECO certificates, local government identification certificate (Ibarapa East/Ido local government) to get the free JAMB registration forms to register their data/details.

“It is important to emphasise that recipients of the free JAMB registration must provide clear evidence of residing and having received education in Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency. The registration commenced on Friday, February 2, 2024, and will conclude on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Eligible students are required to visit the constituency office between 9 am and 6 pm,” the statement reiterated.

Oseni, however, reassured the constituents of more dividends of democracy and quality representation.

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