Education
‘Compel Oke-Ogun Poly Governing Council to implement white paper within 14 days’ – Unions beg Makinde
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the three staff unions of the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS), has written to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, calling for the implementation of a White Paper released by the State Government in July 2020.
The staff unions, in a letter captioned “Attention: Non – implementation of 2020 Government White Paper at The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS): The Need to Return The Institution to the Path of Progress”, also congratulated Governor Makinde on his re-election.
The three unions namely: The Academic Staff Unions of Polytechnics (ASUP), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) asked Makinde to compel the institution’s Governing Council to implement the White Paper within the next fourteen days.
The letter was jointly signed by Comrade Ajiboye L.O (Chairman, ASUP): Comrade Olanite W.A. ( General Secretary, ASUP); Comrade Oke O.O. (SSANIP, Chairman); Comrade Olagbenro A.J.(General Secretary, SSANIP); Comrade Raufu, M.O. (Ag. Chairman, NASU); and Comrade Adeleke A.Y. (Ag. General Secretary, NASU).
The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic staff unions congratulated Governor Makinde on his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial election, describing his re-election as a confirmation of his brilliant performance as the number one citizen of Oyo State.
“We are using the medium to congratulate you on your successful re-election for the second term by the good people of Oyo State for another four impactful years as the Executive Governor of Oyo State. It is not an overstatement to say that under Omituntun 1.0., you demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment, responsiveness and humility in your quest to transform our dear state better than you met it, the union congratulated the governor.
They also pledged their continued support for Makinde, “While we are wishing you well and success always, we do not doubt your capacity to do more under Omituntun 2.0., hence, we register our unalloyed support for this course and project”.
Meanwhile, the JAC of the three staff unions of the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic expressed their displeasure over the non – implementation of the government White Paper, describing the situation as “regrettable, too sad, disappointing, distressing and unfortunate”.
They maintained that the non – implementation of the White Paper is a clog in the wheel of the institution’s progress and sustainability, as it has continued to adversely affect “the whole academic system daily in so many ways”.
The unions, therefore, called for the immediate intervention of Governor Makinde to compel the institution’s Governing Council to ensure the immediate full implementation of all the recommendations in the Government White Paper within the next fourteen days.
The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic JAC revealed that at a meeting held on 28th of March, 2023, critical issues adversely affecting the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic and slowing down the efforts and good intentions of Governor Makinde for the institution were thoroughly discussed and that one of the discussions bordered on the non – implementation of the White Paper by the Governing Council.
The unions lamented that it is unfortunate that in the last three years that the “White Paper had been released by the Oyo State Government to the public and handed over to the Governing Council of this institution on the 7th of July, 2020, the spirit and letter of the white paper have not been implemented by the Governing Council, and as such, the laudable reasons for your constitution of the first visitation panel and subsequent release of the White Paper were reversed”.
They further noted that a similar White Paper released on the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, was fully implemented immediately by the institution’s Governing Council, while the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Governing Council “suppressed the document and kept such vital government directives on the shelf for more than three years”.
The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has scheduled the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
According to a statement by the University Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University Board of Trustees (BOT) Large Lecture Theatre and will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
The matriculation lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olatunde O. Fawole, a former Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and former Chairman of the Committee of Provosts and Deans at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The university has urged all stakeholders, including Senate members, management staff, deans, directors, heads of departments, service divisions, faculty officers, and students’ representatives, to be seated by 9:30 a.m. prompt for a smooth event.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Wednesday, March 12.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He emphasized that the registration process is essential for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred universities.
“The initiation of the DE sales follows the successful conclusion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025,” the statement read.
According to JAMB, a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME, with 200,115 participating in the Mock-UTME and 630 in the trial mock examination.
The board warned prospective Direct Entry applicants to ensure they meet all entry requirements, as any false declaration of qualifications would attract serious penalties.
“A special committee will verify all submitted advanced-level qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” the board stated.
JAMB also clarified that registration for the Direct Entry process can only be done at designated JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs).
As the registration date approaches, candidates are advised to adhere to all guidelines and ensure that their credentials are properly verified to avoid disqualification.
The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University of Education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s most valued educational institutions.
The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, highlighting the significance of TASUED’s transition and its alignment with national educational priorities.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership values at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The President further acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s instrumental role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. He described the transition as a strategic move aimed at strengthening teacher education and improving instructional quality nationwide.
“With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment,” the statement noted.
TASUED, established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named in honour of Dr Tai Solarin, a renowned educationist and social reformer. The institution’s conversion into a federal university marks a historic milestone as the first federal tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District, which includes Ijebu and Remo areas.
With this development, TASUED joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Nigeria’s three federally owned universities dedicated to teacher education. The takeover underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of Nigeria’s teaching workforce.
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