Education
UPDATED: Post-UTME screening/examination dates, requirements
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The NationThis is the period of the 2017/2018 Nigerian Educational Calendar when most universities organise the various Post-UTME examinations.
Below are some of the universities and their dates for the examinations including details:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University has scheduled its 2017/2018 POST UTME screening exercise for candidates who made the University their first choice in the 2017 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The dates are outlined below:
1. SCREENING EXERCISE DATES:
SATURDAY, 16th – SATURDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER, 2017
DAY 1: SATURDAY, 16th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Arts b. Physical Sciences
DAY 2: MONDAY, 18th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Management Sciences b. Biosciences
DAY 3: TUESDAY, 19th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Engineering b. Education
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, 20th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a b. c. Medicine Basic Medical Sciences Agricultural Sciences
DAY 5: THURSDAY, 21st September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Law b. Pharmacy
DAY 6: FRIDAY, 22nd September, 2017
S/N Faculty a Social Sciences b Environmental Sciences
DAY 7: SATURDAY, 23rd September, 2017
S/N Faculty a Health Sciences and Technology
2. ELIGIBILITY:
a. Candidates who made Nnamdi Azikiwe University their first choice and have the required cut-off mark are eligible to apply.
b. The general cut-off mark is 200 except for Faculties/Departments indicated below:
Faculties/Programmes with Cut-Off Mark of 180
(a) Agriculture – AgricEcons& Extension, Animal Science, Forestry & Wildlife, Food Science & Technology, Soil Science, Crop Science.
(b) Arts – Igbo, African & Asian Studies, History & International Studies, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Modern European Languages, Religion & Human Relations, Theatre and Film Studies, and Chinese Studies.
(c) Education – Adult Education, Early Childhood & Primary Education, Guidance and Counselling, Human Kinetics & Health Education, Library & Information Science, Science Education, and Vocational Education.
(d) Engineering – Agric & Bioresources Engineering, Polymer &Textiles Engineering.
(e) Environmental Sciences – Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying & Geoinformatics, Fine and Applied Arts, Environmental Management, Estate Management, Geography & Meteorology.
(f) Physical Sciences – Mathematics and Statistics only.
(g) Health Sciences and Technology – Environmental Health only.
(h) Management Sciences – Entrepreneurial Studies only.
Faculties/Programmes with Cut-Off Mark of 200
a. Arts – English Language and Literature
b. Basic Medical Sciences – Human Anatomy, Physiology
c. Biosciences – Zoology, Botany, Parasitology and Entomology, Microbiology & Brewery, Applied Biochemistry and Brewery.
d. Education – Educational Foundations, Educational Management & Policy.
e. Engineering – Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Production Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
f. Health Sciences & Technology – Medical Lab Sciences, Nursing Science, Radiography, Medical Rehab (Physiotherapy)
g. Law
h. Management Sciences – Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Cooperative Economics & Management, Marketing, Public Administration
i. Medicine – Medicine
j. Pharmaceutical Sciences – Pharmacy
k. Physical Sciences – Computer Science, Pure & Industrial Chemistry, Physics & Industrial Physics, Geological Sciences
l. Social Sciences – Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Mass Communication, Sociology/Anthropology.
3. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
a. Registration will start on Tuesday, 5th September, 2017 and end on Friday 15th September, 2017.
b. – Visit portal.unizik.edu.ng
– Click on ‘ Create Account’
– Enter your UTME REG Number and a valid email address and click ‘Send’. A verification code will be sent to your email instantly.
– Copy the verification code and click on ‘Continue’
– On the form, enter your phone number, password, verification code (copied from email), select the access level and click on ‘ Submit’
– Your login details will be sent to your email address instantly.
– Continue with the application by logging in with the login credentials sent to your email
– After successful login, click on ‘Step One’, click on ‘Generate Application Form RRR’
– Print the RRR (Remita) page, proceed to any bank of your choice nationwide to make a payment of N2,000 only
– Login to the portal, click on ‘Step Two’, click on ‘Confirm payment’, enter the RRR number and click on ‘Verify payment’. If payment confirmation is successful, or if you get a notification ‘Payment already verified’, then proceed to “Step Three”.
– Click on ‘Step Three’, click on ‘Fill Application Form’, Fill out the application form. You can save each stage of the application and continue at a later time. Also, you can edit your information as often as possible within the application period.
– Check the ‘I Agree’ box and click on “submit” button.
– Print out the Application Form and come along with it for your screening and POST UTME examination.
4. TIME AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE
a. Accreditation of candidates commences at 8.00am each day. Candidates should adhere strictly to the time scheduled for screening examination.
b. Print out the Application Form from the University Portal and come along with it for your screening and POST UTME evaluation
c. The date and time for each candidate’s examination will be shown on the POST UTME
PRINT-OUT
5. RESTRICTIONS
a. Only bona fide candidates/candidates scheduled for the day’s examination and time shall be allowed into the University / Examination Hall.
b. Parents and guardians are, therefore, strongly advised against attempting to enter the University Campus as security will be tight.
c. No GSM handsets, scientific calculators or any other extraneous materials shall be allowed into the examination hall
d. Candidates who did not register online will not be allowed for the screening exercise.
e. The University will not be liable for any payment made with wrong JAMB registration number at the Bank.
f. The University shall also not be liable for any fraudulent payments made anywhere that is not in line with the directives of the University.
Candidates who changed their choices of institution to UNIZIK are prone to experience error messages like “Account Creation unsuccessful, try again later”.
There is no cause for alarm as subsequent lists from JAMB will be uploaded to enable them register prior to deadline.

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
UTME: Pre-Admission Screening Exercise
To be eligible for Pre-Admission Screening Exercise candidates must have sat for the 2017/2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored a minimum of 180 marks for the following programmes:
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management,
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,
Animal Nutrition,
Animal Physiology,
Animal Production and Health,
Aquaculture and Fisheries Management,
Animal Breeding and Genetics,
Agricultural Administration,
Crop Protection,
Environmental Management and Toxicology,
Forestry and Wildlife Management,
Horticulture,
Pasture and Range Management,
Plant Breeding and Seed Technology,
Plant Physiology and Crop Production,
Soil Science and Land Management,
Water Resources Management and Agro-meteorology
Or a minimum of 200 marks for the following programmes:
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Microbiology
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics
Physics
Food Science and Technology
Home Science and Management
Hospitality and Tourism
Nutrition and Dietetics
Agricultural Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Veterinary Medicine
NOTE: Candidate who chose Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or Microbiology but scored between 180 and 199 may be considered for Agricultural programmes if they are interested
Direct Entry: Pre-Admission Screening Exercise
Direct Entry candidates, with minimum of Upper-Credit or its equivalent, who have also applied to JAMB for admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) are invited to register online.
Candidates should ensure that their Academic Transcripts are forwarded to the Registrar, FUNAAB not later than Tuesday, 31st October, 2017.

FUTMINNA
Adekunle Ajasin University
This is to inform all UTME and Direct Entry candidates who applied for admission to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, for the 2017/2018 academic session that the Post UTME Test will be conducted between 18th and 30th September, 2017 at the University’s CBT Centre.
Candidates eligible for the test are:
Those who made or are willing to make Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, their first choice of University in the 2017/2018 UTME and scored 180 and above; and
Direct Entry candidates who chose or are willing to make AAUA their first choice of University.
NOTE: Candidates, who did not make Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, their choice of University initially but are now willing to choose AAUA will have to make the necessary change of Institution to AAUA not later than 18th September, 2017.
All eligible candidates are to visit the University website www.putme.aaua.edu.ng to register for the test as from 28th August, 2017 after the payment of N2, 000.00 assessment fee, and N3, 500.00 administrative, handling, and bank charges at any branch of the banks listed below via etranzact/interswitch/Bankit:
First Bank
Heritage Bank
Keystone Bank
Wema Bank
Skye Bank
Access Bank
Zenith Bank
Eco Bank
Stanbic IBT
Candidates are requested to collect bank-generated receipts at the point of payment, which will contain receipt number and confirmation code (PAY OUTLET ONLY) for the on-line registration.
On-line Registration Guidelines
i. Candidates should log on to the University portal www.putme.aaua.edu.ng and click on 2017/2018 POST UTME TEST
ii. Candidates are to Create Account and Login with VALID JAMB REGISTRATION NUMBER.
iii. Candidates are to click on:
a. MAKE APPLICATION FORM PAYMENT for BANKIT payment; or
b. CONFIRM PAYMENT for PAY OUTLET (Payment must have been made to Cashier at any of the listed banks)
iv. For (iii) (b), Candidates are to obtain a print-out containing the confirmation order number from the Bank upon payment of the fees.
v. After successful payment, candidates are to complete Biodata Form online and print out Post UTME Test Slip.
General Instructions to all Candidates
i. Candidates are advised to correctly upload their O’ Level results and current passport photographs on the portal. A maximum of two (2) sittings is allowed in the case of O’ Level requirements.
ii. AAUA accepts WAEC, NECO and NABTEB O’ Level results.
iii. It is compulsory for all candidates to participate in the Post UTME Test to be considered for admission.
M. S. Ayeerun
Registrar.
UTME

UNIVERSITY OF UYO
MONDAY, SEPT 18 – AGRIC, PHARMACY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
TUESDAY, SEPT 19 – ARTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20 -LAW, ENGINEERING
THURSDAY, SEPT 21– BUSINESS ADMIN, SOCIAL SCIENCES
FRIDAY, SEPT 22– EDUCATION, CLINICAL SCIENCES
SATURDAY, SEPT 23– SCIENCES AND SPILLOVER CASES
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Eligible candidates should pay a non-refundable sum of #2,000 (Two Thousand Naira) only (excluding bank charges and admission status checking)
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA (UNN)
Kindly note that the POST-UTME for UNN has been postponed temporrily. However, the school management announced that registration for the screening/examination should continue.
Mandatory Cut-off mark for admission: 200
Post UTME date: from Sept.11th,2017 to Sept.18th,2017
Online registration: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 –Sunday, September 10, 2017
Online Registration processs
1.Eligible candidates are required to pay a processing fee of N2,000.00 (Two thousand Naira only) through Remita Platform at any Commercial Bank.
Related: FUNAAB pegs cut-off mark at 180/200
2.Process Flow for Post-UTME Registration
1. Log on to the University Website: www.unn.edu.ng
2. Click on UNN portal (Top right corner of the Website)
3. Click Prospective Students
4. Select Online Application Form for 2017/2018 Admission Screening Exercise
5. Enter JAMB Registration Number
6. Generate Invoice
7. Proceed to bank for Payment or pay using your ATM Card
8. Return to Portal
9. Re-enter JAMB Registration Number
10. Complete Date of Birth and all other blank fields
11. Enter O-Level Subjects and Grades (also provide your Centre and Examination Number)
12. Re-enter your grades correctly
13. Upload Certificates (ensure that their sizes are not above 100KB)
Birth Certificate
Local Government Identification
Testimonial
First School Leaving Certificate
JAMB Result Slip
O-Level 1
O-Level 2 ( For double sitting candidates) and click the NEXT button
14. Review Summary page and check that all details entered are correct
15. Check the CONFIRMATION BOX below
16. Click SUBMIT
17. Print acknowledgement Slip.
Also: Admission: Dutse Varsity approves 160 as cut-off
Required items for SCREENING
(i) A copy of Online Acknowledgement Slip
(ii) 2017/2018 JAMB Result Slip
Important Information:
No GSM handsets, calculators or any other extraneous materials should be brought into the screening halls
The venues for the screening are Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (Digital Library) and Centre for Distance and e-Learning, University of Nigeria, Nigeriaa
Candidates are also strongly advised to visit the University of Nigeria Website: www.unn.edu.ng
Timetable for the Computer-based screening exercise:
DAY ONE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS:
AGRICULTURE, PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES,BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Accountancy 256 and above 140
Biochemistry 200 and above 664
Pharmaceutical sciences 200 – 203 188
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences 204 – 226 958
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences 227 – 259 971
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences 260 and above 379
Food Science and Technology 200 and above 176
Home Science and Management 200 and above 30
Nutrition and Dietetics 200 and above 225
Crop Science 200 and above 12
General Agriculture 200 and above 17
Agricultural Economics 200 and above 57
Agricultural Extension 200 and above 29
Soil Science 200 and above 18
Animal Science 200 and above 38
VENUE 2: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Accountancy 223 and above 490
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Accountancy 202 – 222 487
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Accountancy 200 – 201 51
Banking and Finance 200 and above 233
Marketing 200 and above 152
Business Management 245 and above 59
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Business Management 200 – 244 486
DAY TWO
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI DENTISTRY(DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, DENTISTR AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Time Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
9:00 am – 11:00 am Nursing Sciences 264 and above 120
Radiography 200 and above 864
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Medical Laboratory Technology 212 and above 969
Zoology 200 and above 80
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Medical Laboratory Technology 200 – 211 367
Medical Rehabilitation 200 and above
Dentistry 200 and above 230
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Microbiology 200 and above 551
Botany 200 and above 127
Biological Sciences 200 and above 389
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
9:00 am – 11:00 am Nursing Sciences 233 – 263 494
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Nursing Sciences 219 – 232 484
1:00 pm– 3:00 pm Nursing Sciences 209 – 218 463
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Nursing Sciences 200 – 208 504
DAY THREE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: MEDICINE AND SURGERY, VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Time: Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
9:00 am – 11:00 am Medicine/Surgery 266 and above 1002
11:0 am – 1:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 244 – 265 1008
1:00 am – 3:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 232 – 243 867
Veterinary Sciences 200 and above 138
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 220 – 231 1004
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
9:00am – 11:00 am Medicine/Surgery 215 – 219 448
11:00am – 1:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 210 – 214 496
1:00 am – 3:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 205 – 209 431
Physiology 200 and above 72
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medicine/Surgery 200 – 204 452
Anatomy 200 and above 144
DAY FOUR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Political Science 200 and above 728
Philosophy 200 and above 168
Religion 200 and above 56
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Economics 200 and above 972
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social Work 200 and above 163
Sociology/Anthropology 200 and above 278
Psychology 200 and above 374
Religion 200 and above 44
Public Admin/LGA 232 and above 171
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Public Admin/LGA 200 – 231 371
Commerce 222 and above 656
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Commerce 207 – 221 471
Computer Science 228 and above 294
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Computer Science 200 – 227 454
Statistics 200 and above 30
Time: 3:00p – 500pm
Chemistry 200 and above 280
Mathematics 200 and above 79
Physics 200 and above 28
Geology 200 and above 108
DAY FIVE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: ARTS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTATAL
STUDIES AND ENGINEERING
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Art/Creative art 200 and above 250
Theater Arts 200 and above 312
Igbo, Linguistics, etc 200 and above 226
Music 200 and above Archeology 200 and above 46
French, German, Languages 200 and above 80
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
History 200 and above 289
English Studies 200 and above 534
Library and Information 200 and above 119
Education Social Science 200 and above 33
Education Igbo 200 and above 18
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Physical/Health/Human Kinethics 200 and above 28
English Education 200 and above 267
Music Education 200 and above 2
Education History 200 and above 1
French Education 200 and above 6
Education Geography 200 and above 4
Education science/Science education 200 and above 297
Education Arts 200 and above 63
Education Biology 200 and above 100
Education Physics 200 and above 18
Education Economics 200 and above 28
Business Education 200 and above 63
Industrial Technical Education 200 and above 16
Computer Education 200 and above 16
Agricultural Education 200 and above 21
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Environmental Studies including, Architecture, Estate Management,
Geoinformation and Surveying, others 682
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Civil Engineering 210 and above 487
Agric. And Bioresources 200 and above 62
Mechanical Engineering 228 and above 283
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Mechanical Engineering 200 – 227 270
Electrical/Electronic 240 and above 209
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Electrical/Electronics 200 – 239 393
Others 200 and above 91
DAY SIX
DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: FACULTY OF LAW
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Law 246 and above 956
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Law 200 – 214 877
Visually Impaired Candidates
Visually Impaired Candidates should register online, but they are not invited to the screening exercise.
Direct Entry Candidates
The details of the screening exercise for Direct Entry candidates will be announced later.
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
2017/2018 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE
The University of Lagos online registration for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise for Admission into ALL COURSES/PROGRAMMES for the 2017/2018 Academic Year will commence from 31st August – 15th September, 2017.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
Candidates who made University of Lagos their first choice in the 2017/2018 UTME and scored 200 and above are eligible for screening. In addition, candidates must possess five (5) credit passes at one sitting in relevant O/level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Candidates, who will not be sixteen (16) years of age by 31st October, 2017 are not eligible and need not apply.
Candidates who do not participate in the Post-UTME Screening will not be considered for admission.
SCREENING FEE – N2,000
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Eligible candidates should log on to University of Lagos website https://unilag.edu.ng Then, take the following steps:
Click on Admissions
Click on Post-UTME Application
Login with UTME number as username and surname in lowercase as password
Generate and print payment advice
Proceed to any commercial bank to make payment or pay online
Return to the University portal, upload passport photograph and complete the application form
Print Post-UTME Examination Pass
POST-UTME TEST
Post-UTME aptitude test will hold between 18th and 22nd September, 2017.
ENQUIRIES
Further clarification may be obtained via email: admissions@unilag.edu.ng and the following phone numbers: 08182716045, 07046537158, 07043359831, 07026079596 and 07026079595.
Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines and obtain necessary clarifications.
The University has zero tolerance for drug abuse, any student found wanting shall lose his/her studentship.
Education
Teachers’ Day: Alli Pledges Teachers’ Welfare Overhaul Within 100 Days
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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has promised to place teachers at the centre of his proposed education reforms, with an enhanced welfare package to be introduced within his first 100 days in office if elected.
Alli made the pledge in a goodwill message to teachers in the state ahead of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration.
He said the proposed package would include improved car and housing loans, special rural hardship allowances and a dedicated teachers’ housing and mortgage scheme, particularly for teachers serving in hard-to-staff areas.
The senator also promised to clear backlogs relating to promotions, inter-zonal transfers and secondments through a digital tracking system designed to reduce administrative delays.
According to him, his administration would establish annual State Teachers’ Excellence Awards, with cash prizes, vehicles, laptops and training grants for outstanding teachers.
He added that teachers serving in rural communities would receive special recognition under the proposed award scheme.
Alli further promised to establish a fast-track mechanism for retired teachers’ pensions and gratuities, with clear timelines for addressing outstanding arrears.
On professional development, the APC candidate said teachers would receive continuous training in digital skills, artificial intelligence tools, inclusive education and subject mastery.
He also proposed specialised recruitment and training for special-needs and early-childhood teachers, describing the two areas as important to building an inclusive education system.
On security, Alli promised a comprehensive school security architecture involving perimeter fencing, community security partnerships and rapid-response arrangements.
He said teachers affected by insecurity would also receive support and insurance packages under the proposed scheme.
The APC candidate said school heads would receive timely running grants through a digital accountability system, stressing that teachers should not have to use their personal money to provide basic materials for teaching.
He also promised accelerated renovation of classrooms, provision of furniture and improved water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, with priority given to rural and overcrowded schools.
Alli said his administration would expand access to Information and Communication Technology in public schools through solar-powered laboratories, digital devices and modern teaching tools.
On the challenge of children outside the school system, he pledged to intensify efforts to reduce the estimated 674,000 out-of-school children cited in available state education data through community mobilisation, incentives and public tracking of progress.
The figure has been reported as an estimate from earlier Oyo education data and should not be interpreted as a fresh 2026 headcount.
Alli also proposed an “Oyo Teachers First Compact”, with measurable targets covering teachers’ welfare, security, professional development and learning outcomes.
He said the framework would be implemented in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Teachers and other education unions.
“Our teachers deserve more than applause; they deserve a government that respects their sacrifices, protects their lives, rewards excellence and provides the tools required to teach effectively,” Alli said.
The APC candidate said teachers remained critical to human capital development, adding that education reforms would have limited impact if teachers were neglected or denied the tools and welfare required to perform their duties.
He therefore urged teachers to remain committed to their profession, assuring them that his proposed administration would work with education stakeholders to improve confidence in the state’s education system and learning outcomes.
Education
Teachers Hold Key to Nigeria’s Future – Oseni
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Mega IconThe member representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has described teachers as important builders of the nation, saying their contribution to the development of Nigeria cannot be overemphasised.
Oseni, in a statement on Monday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, to mark this year’s Teachers’ Day, said teachers occupy a special place in society because of the role they play in shaping the minds, character and future of young Nigerians.
He commended teachers for their commitment to the profession despite the challenges confronting the education sector, saying their efforts often go beyond what is seen in the classroom.
According to him, his interventions in the education sector have been guided by the belief that giving children access to a better learning environment is one of the most important investments any government or representative can make.
The lawmaker said his contributions in Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency include the construction of school infrastructure and classroom blocks as well as the provision of furniture, aimed at improving the learning environment for pupils and students.
He said his intervention had also focused on students from less privileged backgrounds, particularly those who could be forced to abandon their educational ambitions because of the cost of examinations and admission processes.
“In line with my commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind due to financial constraints, I have sponsored over 2,000 JAMB forms and more than 1,500 WAEC forms for indigent students. Beyond this, our scholarship and educational support schemes have continued to assist brilliant but underprivileged students at various levels,” the statement said.
The APC chieftain, however, said one of the most rewarding aspects of the intervention was seeing beneficiaries progress through different stages of their education, recalling the case of a beneficiary who had enjoyed consistent support and is expected to become a PhD holder from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, this year.
It continued, “this success story is a source of great joy and motivation. It confirms that consistent investment in education yields lasting results. When we support a student from secondary school through tertiary education and beyond, we are not just changing one life, we are transforming families and communities”.
Oseni congratulated teachers on the occasion, assuring them that education would remain a priority in his public service, while calling for greater support for teachers and sustained investment in the sector.
He said every child, irrespective of family background, should have the opportunity to receive quality education and build a better future.
Education
ADC guber candidate, Adegoke decries 674,324 out-of-school children in Oyo
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Mega IconThe governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Chief Adegboyega Adegoke, has expressed concern over the growing number of out-of-school children in the state.
Adegoke raised the concern on Monday in Ibadan, the state capital, while speaking at the inauguration of his campaign council.
He described the situation as worrisome, noting that urgent steps were needed to ensure that children of school age have access to quality education.
Mega Icon Magazine recalled that a recent report indicated that Oyo State has the highest number of out-of-school children in the South-West, with about 674,324 children between the ages of three and 17 reportedly out of school.
Adegoke said it was disturbing that the situation persisted despite the huge federal allocations accruing to the state.
He stressed the need for greater attention to education and grassroots development, saying local government autonomy would help drive human development and economic growth at the grassroots.
“Local government autonomy is a vital tool in grassroots human development and economic growth,” he said.
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