Education
Don blames human factors as major cause of accidents
A University Don, Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi has heaped the blame of the various accidents claiming lives, causing injury, diseases, damage to property on mostly human activities and other related factors.
Prof. Adebiyi stated this on Thursday while delivering the 49th inaugural lecture of The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
Adebiyi, who is also the Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan spoke on “CONTROVERSIES: MODELLING THE DIVIDENDS OF SAFETY INVESTMENTS IN OCCUPATIONAL SYSTEMS”.
He observed that most accidents occurred as a result of human mistakes, no matter how sophisticated the controls and the number of fail- safe devices incorporated.
“These human factors include error judgments, wrong method of work, carelessness or negligence and violation of rules /order,” noting that human factors. according to research and studies account for 85 percent to 95 percent of all accidents.
He pointed out that 80 to 90 percent of all workplace accidents, regardless of industry are caused by critical errors.
He listed the critical errors to include eyes not on task; mind not on task ; moving or being in live with fire; and loss of balance, traction or grip.
Adebiyi, a professor of occupational safety and Fellow of The Nigerian Society of Engineers, also observed that when maintenance are poorly managed, it consumes significant proportions of available operation time in manufacturing systems and could lead to unexpected accidents.
Other maintenance deficiencies that could result into fatal accidents, according to the Don include unsafe operation of the system during maintenance; incomplete installation parts, incorrect assembly of parts; incorrect tool usage; incorrect equipment/ part installed; part damaged during repair among others.
He equally noted that environmental factor could also be a major cause of accidents, pointing out that “a hazardous environment has been said to have a continual impact on the safety and efficiency operations in the manufacturing industry.
“Environmental factors that result in accidents include poor housekeeping, poor ventilation, poor layout, excessive noise, weather and poor layout,” the Polytechnic Ibadan rector added.
The Don, however noted that campaign for absolute safety and health in occupational systems may remain an illusion except for all stakeholders- individual employees, industry and governments at all levels think of safety and health programmes beyond accidents and incidents prevention but as investments that yield returns, depending on how well the investment is planned executed, maintained and sustained.
“The intoxicating statistics on the persistent injuries, maiming, death, damages and economic losses will no doubt suggest the need to take safety and health beyond just accident prevention, rather as an investment which when well-managed yields dividends.
“The irresistible benefit of safety investment cannot be controverterd. Indeed effectiveness and high productivity are the only bases to justify the huge investment in safety,” he further said.
He advised that there should be a paradigin shift from thinking of safety as just accident prevention but to business.
Adebiyi also recommended that:
there is need for change in the attitude of Nigerians (valued orientation) as a majority of us here fall victims of one or the other of identified controversies and misconceptions.
A concerted effort should be made to imbibe the culture of safety investment on the establishment.
Further, inclusion of safety expert among the list of consultants in the built environment to address the issue of would be accident so as to plan for safety programme.
“Institutionalize safety and health as autonomous service system as done with other service system (fire services maintenance , mechanical etc) in production systems” , the Don observed should be imbibed by all.
“In fact, I look forward to an era at which safety will be taken beyond accidents prevention but business institution where the company in need will go into partnership with safety services provider”, the University Don concluded.
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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