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Women Need to Be Positively Engaged With Their Endowment,Talents,Skills for Societal Growth’

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THE need to harness the potentialities,skills and talents of women for the growth of the society has been canvassed.

In a press conference, heralding the MISS CAMPUS SOUTHWEST NIGERIA BEAUTY PAGEANT SECOND EDITION  2017,the Creative Director/CEO, Miss Campus Southwest Nigeria , Prince Taiwo Gbadebo canvassed the position.

According to Prince Gbadebo:”Having  understood the role of women in nation-building, they need to be engaged positively, with their natural endowment, talents, entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and abilities to turn things around for effective sustainability and growth of the society at large.

Themed:’THE ROYAL YOU’, the pageant would hold at Daktad Suites Event Hall,Quarry Road Abeokuta,Ogun State on November 5,2017 by 6:00 p.m.

Established to harness the potential  of female students across  tertiary institutions of learning in Southwest geo-political zone of Nigeria,the concept is under  the mentorship of Prof.  Olajumoke Familoni as a patroness, a professor of Entrepreneurship,Strategy and Organizational Leadership

“It is an Initiative of DDMC model management (subsidiary of Solfar Links) endorsed by National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest Zone D, led by Comrade Ogunsola Okikiola”, Gbadebo said.

Speaking on how participants were selected, Gbadebo said:”An audition was conducted for over 40 participants  purposely to scout and search for the brilliant, beautiful and intelligent model that will represent the above title, among the southwestern students in Nigeria.

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According to Prince Gbadebo, the parcipating institutions are Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife,  Sun State; Adeleke University Ede, Osun State; Osun State College of Education, Ilesa; Federal University of Technology, Akure, Info State and Ondo State  University of Science and Technology ,Okitipupa.

Not left out are University of Ibadan, Federal University of Technology Oye-Ekiti, , Lagos State University , Federal College of Education (Techincal) Akoka, University of Lagos, Lagos, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, and Olabisi Onabanjo University,Ago-Iwoye, in Ogun State.

Others are Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, National Open University of Nigeria, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic,Ojere and Federal College of Education, Abeokuta.

“After this thorough and tasking screening exercise 21contestants were shortlisted for the second edition of Miss Campus Southwest Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2017.

“The goal is not to pick the most beautiful girl as a winner including   runner-ups and Ambassadors, but a beautiful girl with brain who will use her beauty and good office to further meaningful causes, she  will be committed mostly on life-changing projects by organizing an entrepreneurial workshop  and sensitization programmes for fellow students and youth on issues that are detrimental to the society such as, Prostitution, HIV/AIDS, Drug Abuse, Cultism, Gender Equality, Health Nutrition, Environmental  and Poverty Eradication”,Prince Gbadebo disclosed while saying the winner e would use her good office to also raise funds for charitable organization in order to help the less-privileged  in the society.

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Adding that :”Equally, she will assume the role of a Brand and Goodwill Ambassador to various organizations.

“Officially the shortlisted contestants  will be showcasing their talents at the Grand finale event tagged: “Night of Royalty” on Sunday 5th of November, 2017 at Daktad Suites Event Hall,Quarry Road Abeokuta,Ogun State.

“Blue Carpet 6:00pm Host by BabaTee (Nollywood Actor) and Bunmi Mustapha (City people magazine) featuring Award,comedy, music,and  pageantry.

“Pageant judges will be selected few days to the contest from the following fields :fashion, arts, education, government and corporate work.They will be  individuals of high integrity who occupy respectable positions in the society and command respect from the public.

“Assessment of contestants will be based on their intelligence, beauty and behaviour. We have  resolved to motivate the winner, runner-ups, Ambassadors and finalist with meaningful and tangible  prizes.

“It is on this note  we passionately and humbly call for more partners and sponsors  to aid the success of this laudable event we have no doubt that this event will indeed create an atmosphere for fashion and brands exhibition,including investments opportunities for our potential partners and sponsors”.

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Don Pushes for B.Tech to Empower Polytechnic Graduates

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Dr. Taofeek Abdul-hameed, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede Ogbomoso, in Oyo State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider replacing the Higher National Diploma (HND) with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) to address educational disparities and benefit indigent students nationwide.

Abdul-Hameed, speaking on behalf of a league of Rectors, during a live radio programme in Ibadan recently, emphasised the need to eliminate the dichotomy between Polytechnic and University education, asserting that both students and lecturers at Polytechnics are equally competent.

He argued that technical skills and entrepreneurship play a crucial role in a nation’s economic development, citing China and the United Arab Emirates as examples.

Highlighting the Polytechnics’ emphasis on practical skills and entrepreneurship, the don stressed the scarcity of white-collar jobs, advocating for equipping students with practical skills for self-employment after graduation.

“The way out is for the president to assent to the bill and cancel the HND to B.Tech programme, or else the disparity will continue. We hope that President Bola Tinubu signs the bill soon since the last administration failed to do so,” Abdul-Hameed remarked.

 

Commending the Federal Government for the approved Student Loan initiative, the Rector emphasised the importance of making education accessible to indigent students.

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He suggested low tuition fees and interest-free loans, asserting that skill acquisition should be an integral part of education to enable students to repay loans through acquired skills.

“As long as students receive loans from their institutions, they should be equipped with skill acquisitions so that they can pay back after 2 years or graduation. I want to believe that 2 years are sufficient for students, and if not, the government can consider renewing or extending the loan period,” Abdul-Hameed concluded.

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KWASU Students Arrested for Allegedly Beating Peer to Death

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Four unidentified undergraduate students of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, are facing serious legal consequences after being apprehended for their alleged involvement in the fatal beating of a fellow student.

The tragic incident transpired penultimate week within one of the private hostels located outside the university premises. The assailants reportedly targeted the victim, whose identity remains undisclosed at this time, accusing him of surreptitiously filming them.

According to an account from a student who spoke with Channels Television, the victim succumbed to the severe injuries inflicted during the assault. The motives behind the alleged filming and subsequent attack are yet to be fully understood.

Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kwara State Police Command, confirmed the distressing event on Friday, stating, “The alleged culprits were four but I cannot confirm their names now. They have been arrested while an investigation is still ongoing over the matter.”

 

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Oyo: Oseni pays WAEC fees of indigent students, begins free JAMB registration

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The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency of Oyo State, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has paid the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fees for 300 indigent students in the federal constituency.

Oseni, who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commenced the collection of data from eligible constituents in fulfillment of its 2024 free JAMB registration programme.

It will be recalled that the lawmaker at the stakeholders meeting and mega empowerment held last year December said under his education support scheme he will be providing free WAEC and JAMB registration for underprivileged students in the constituency

According to him, “Supporting education is crucial for securing the future of our constituency. Initiatives such as scholarships, tuition fee support, and free WAEC and JAMB registration will be introduced to ease the financial burden on students. Ensuring access to quality education is essential for nurturing the next generation of leaders.

“ Therefore, I am proud to announce that, starting in 2024, under the Remi Oseni Education Support Scheme, I will provide free WAEC and JAMB registration for students in the constituency. Additionally, the Remi Oseni Scholarship Award will be offered to less privileged children, ensuring robust support for all students at every level, including scholarships and tuition fee payment”.

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The APC chieftain, in a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Sunday, in Ibadan, noted that he is committed to investing in the future of the younger generation through education and other programmes that will boost their morale in pursuing a worthy future.

It further explained that eligible constituents of Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency are expected to visit the Remi Oseni Constituency Office Ologuneru, Ibadan with their WAEC/NECO certificates, local government identification certificate (Ibarapa East/Ido local government) to get the free JAMB registration forms to register their data/details.

“It is important to emphasise that recipients of the free JAMB registration must provide clear evidence of residing and having received education in Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency. The registration commenced on Friday, February 2, 2024, and will conclude on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Eligible students are required to visit the constituency office between 9 am and 6 pm,” the statement reiterated.

Oseni, however, reassured the constituents of more dividends of democracy and quality representation.

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