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CHILDREN’S DAY : Oluyole Lg First Lady Task Parents, Guardians to Prioritise Upbringing of Children
WIFE of the Chairman, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo state, Mrs Oluwatoyin Abass- Aleshinloye on Sunday charged parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise proper upbringing of their children , as well as rise up to the onerous task of nurturing them on the right path.
Abass- Aleshinloye, who described them as the future, noted that it is imperative for parents to address their children’s challenges, monitor them, and pay attention to their needs for the advancement of the society.
She made this call during the 2018 children’s day celebration held at the council marriage registry hall, new Garage, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
The Oluyole first lady stressed that children must be celebrated on a daily basis, adding that every child deserves the best care that adults around can give at any point in time.
In her words, “we need to take very seriously the education of our children and train them for the challenging future ahead of us and must not spare any amount to achieve this”.
According to Mrs Abass- Aleshinloye, the celebration marks her first official assignment since her husband, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye was elected as chairman, Oluyole local government.
She also thanked the wife of the Oyo state Governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi for her passion towards children through her pet project, dubbed ‘Educate a Rural Child’ programme.
Also, speaking at the FOMWAN Orphanage Home, Bashorun, Ibadan where gift items were donated to the home, the number One lady in Oluyole local government appreciated FOMWAN for impacting positively to the needy.
Mrs Abass-Aleshinloye, however called on well meaning Nigerians to assist the less privileged, especially those children who are orphans.
She assured Fomwan of her continuous support at ensuring meaningful life for the Orphans and less privileged in the council area.
Earlier in her remarks, the Ameerah, FOMWAN Oyo state lauded the chairperson of Oluyole local government, Mrs Oluwatoyin Abass-Aleshinloye for the gesture.
The Oluyole First lady was accompanied on the visit to FOMWAN Orphanage home by APC women leader in the council area and other top local government officials.
US car giant Ford on Wednesday announced 4,000 more job cuts in Europe, mostly in Germany and Britain, in the latest blow to the continent’s beleaguered car industry.
“The company has incurred significant losses in recent years,” Ford said in a statement, blaming “the industry shift to electrified vehicles and new competition”.
The move will affect 2,900 jobs in Germany, 800 in the UK and 300 in western Europe by the end of 2027, a Ford spokesman told AFP.
“It is critical to take difficult but decisive action to ensure Ford’s future competitiveness in Europe,” said Dave Johnston, Ford’s European vice-president in the statement.
The company also said it was adjusting the production of its Explorer and Capri models, resulting in reduced hours at its Cologne plant in the first quarter of 2025.
Europe’s car industry has been plunged into crisis by high manufacturing costs, a stuttering switch to electric vehicles and increased competition in key market China.
Germany’s Volkswagen has been among those hardest hit, announcing in September that it was considering the unprecedented move of closing some factories in Germany.
“The European automotive industry is in a very demanding and serious situation,” Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said at the time.
Ford had already announced in February 2023 that it was planning to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, including 2,300 in Germany and 1,300 in Britain.
The company said then it was planning to reduce the number of models developed for Europe, concentrate on the profitable van segment and speed up the transition to electric vehicles.
Ford currently has around 28,000 employees in Europe with 15,000 in Germany, according to the company’s works council.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike.
The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, comprised five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin.
A statement released on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the council was dissolved following reports of procedural violations in appointing the vice-chancellor.
According to the statement, the council had allegedly appointed an unqualified candidate, disregarding due process, which triggered tensions between the university’s Senate and the council.
The Federal Government expressed dismay over the council’s actions, emphasizing the need for adherence to the university’s governing laws in decision-making.
“The council’s disregard for established rules necessitated the government’s intervention to restore order to the 33-year-old institution,” the statement noted.
In a related development, President Tinubu also approved the dismissal of Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.
Salami was accused of suspending the university’s Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures, a move the Federal Ministry of Education had previously directed him to reverse.
Despite the Ministry’s directives, Salami reportedly refused to comply and resorted to issuing threats and abusive remarks towards the Ministry’s officials, including the Permanent Secretary.
The Federal Government reiterated that the primary role of university councils is to ensure the smooth operation of academic activities, strictly adhering to the laws establishing each institution.
Tinubu warned university councils against engaging in actions that could destabilize their institutions, as his administration remains committed to enhancing the nation’s education system.
The Ekiti State Government has reached an agreement with labour leaders in the state, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government.
Addressing journalists at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, the Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, announced that the payment would commence immediately.
She lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for prioritizing the welfare of workers despite the state’s limited resources.
“This development demonstrates the governor’s commitment to improving the livelihood of our workers,” Dr. Olomojobi stated, highlighting the proactive measures taken by the administration to ensure prompt implementation.
In their remarks, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Comrade Sola Adigun, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Olatunde Kolapo, expressed their appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for fulfilling his promises to workers.
They confirmed that the new minimum wage would apply to all cadres, including employees in ministries, parastatals, agencies, and pensioners.
The Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), Comrade Femi Ajoloko, described the implementation as a fair and commendable adjustment.
“This decision reflects the governor’s magnanimity and his dedication to fostering a productive workforce in Ekiti State,” he said.
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