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University Don laments NPower, School feeding programs as Buhari’s unsung achievements
THE Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela has lamented low credit given to the NPower and homegrown school feeding programs by the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari as the best at alleviating poverty and increasing standard of living.
The Commissioner who also the All Progressives Congress (APC) Aspirant for 2019 House of Representatives election in Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency penultimate week during a ward tour in the constituency maintained that the two programs by President Buhari has helped masses in no small measure.
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According to him, Homegrown School Feeding has improved on agricultural value chain and provide delicious and nutritious meals that can boost brain’s better functioning to primary school pupils and N-Power which has also engaged youths in the country and distract them from their illicit lifestyle.
The Commissioner who also a University Don said: “Education in Oyo State is improving more than before with the effort of the Federal Government that complement the state government’s effort. The government of President Buhari’s target are poor Nigerians to make them more comfortable while those fighting him are selfish rich Nigerians.
“I will tell you two projects by President Buhari to prove his good wish for the poor. Number one is homegrown school feeding program which feeds pupils from Primary 1- 3 with free nutritious meals in school everyday. And most interesting thing is that the gesture is not for a section of pupils. All pupils can benefit from the program irrespective of political affiliation. Meaning that, whether you’re a child of APC, PDP, Accord or other political party, you can eat from the meals.
“Also the N-Power, the beneficiaries are not limited to APC but to everybody irrespective of political or social affiliation. And definitely, the creator of these children that benefits from Homegrown feeding program and youths from N-Power will enable President Buhari to be re-elected and also the N-Power beneficiaries will not pray he loses his re-election bid”, the Commissioner stated.
Professor Olowofela also during the ward tour urged the APC party members to reconcile with their aggrieved members.
“Recently some aggrieved members of APC raised eyebrows and some eventually left the political party. Some are aggrieved and left but have not gone far, let’s call them back to our fold, please let’s do because we belong to the same political family. But for those that won’t listen, we can leave them; because some people are meant to cause chaos, therefore let’s allow them to go.
“Considering the political parties they are joining, etymologically, joining in this context means they are political mistletoes. Because mistletoes don’t have root but live on other plants to survive. And when a farmer wants to remove unwanted plants, it is the mistletoes he cuts to allow real plants to to grow well.
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“Similarly, when these host political parties want to remove the unwanted members, the decamped or joined members will first be removed. Therefore, let’s call the aggrieved members back and let them realize that there are still rooms for them in the party so that they won’t suffer the imminent consequences of joining those political parties”, he appealed.
Olowofela noted that APC is the most established political party with ruling President, Governors, Council Chairmen and Councillors with robust party members saying, leaving APC to join the briefcase political parties is a negative decision.
He added that the State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has some opportunities to offer party members in the state but still tarry for the return of the repentant among aggrieved members to partake in the benefits.
The Academician cum politician maintained that the Governor is a good party leader whose character modelled after what Jesus said in the bible that: ‘Shepard that lost one out of his 100 sheep, will leave the 99 sheep and go out to find the missing one because if he doesn’t do that, it will be a prey to a fox’.
By Taiwo Oluwadare
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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