Patience Jonathan charges students to be agents of change and development

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4 years ago

August 10, 2021

Patient Jonathan

Nigeria’s former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has called on students to prioritise education and act as agents of change, innovation and development in the country.

Jonathan made the comments on Monday at Ignatius Ajuri University of Education, Port Harcourt at an event organised by the University of Education Women Association. (UEWA)

This was contained in a statement issued by Mr Wealth Ominabo, Media Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa, on Monday.

He said that the event witnessed the launch of a complex, built by the association and the orientation for hundred-level students at the university.

Jonathan, who is an alumnus of the school, was honoured by the UEWA as their grand matron.

Addressing the students, she said: “I want you all to know that education is very important for the growth and development of our nation.

“You are to act and serve as agents of change, innovation, and development.

“When you are educated, you contribute to building a more peaceful and prosperous country,” she said.

She charged the students to be disciplined and to work hard to justify the investment made by their parents and guardians.

“You must work hard and be disciplined to justify the investments made by your parents and guardians.

“So, my beloved children, I urge you all to shun social vices that will bring shame to your families and guardians,” she said.

She advised the students to take their studies seriously, noting that their conduct in school would determine what they will become in the future.

“You are the future leaders of Nigeria and how you behave while in this school will determine what you become in the future.

“This institution is a place for learning and building sound character. You must forego worldly pleasures and focus on gaining a degree.

“My children, I was once in your place and now I look forward to you being in my place tomorrow.

“I see among you, the future president of Nigeria, governors, National Assembly members, senate president, speaker of house of representative, businessmen and women,” she stated.

She also commended the leaders of the association for their contributions to the growth and development of the university.

“I commend you for your contributions to the infrastructural development of the university.

“The shopping complex and other facilities we are to commission today, are testimonies of your sound leadership qualities and commitment to hard work.

“The launch of these projects is a confirmation of my position, that women are builders in every society. We are productive, industrious, and resourceful.

“As mothers, we dedicate our time to building the family and bringing up our children to understand moral values and ethics. (NAN)

JAMB: Over 1.5m candidates score less than 200 in 2025 UTME

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6 days ago

May 5, 2025

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released a comprehensive statistical breakdown of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results.

The breakdown offers a full picture of the performances by Nigerian candidates in the examination conducted across the country.

According to JAMB, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, over 1.5 million of them scored less than 200 in the exam.

It, however, announced that 4756 candidates scored above 320, 7658 candidates scored between 300 and 319.

In the statement accompanying the data, the Board said that 40,247 underage candidates were permitted to demonstrate their exceptional abilities.

JAMB further stated that only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability as defined for the UTME, with their performance in the subsequent three stages still pending.

Education

Tinubu Appoints Kukah Pro-Chancellor University Of Applied Sciences Kachia

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2 months ago

March 18, 2025

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

He said the President also appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as university Librarian.

President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Mr Thomas Etuh, representing the North Central, Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof Femi Taiwo (South West) and Zarah Bukar (North East) as members of the university’s Governing Council.

The statement noted that all the appointees were carefully selected based on their distinguished careers, leadership experience, and dedication to advancing education in Nigeria.

It added that Tinubu implored them to use their collective expertise to position the university as a hub for academic excellence and research, aligning with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

President Tinubu urged the newly appointed officers to provide visionary leadership and lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth as it prepares to admit its first cohort of students in September 2025.

The Federal University of Applied Sciences was formerly known as Nok University. It was renamed following the federal government’s takeover of its assets.

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FG Directs Higher Institutions To Establish Sexual Assault Referral Centres

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6 months ago

November 26, 2024

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Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim

The Federal Government has called on Nigerian universities to set up Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to address cases of sexual harassment and ensure timely intervention.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, made the call at a national summit on sexual harassment in Nigerian tertiary education held in Abuja on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Suleiman-Ibrahim described sexual harassment as a global menace and a pervasive violation of human rights, particularly against women and girls.

The minister stated that the effects of sexual harassment transcend physical harm, leaving survivors with emotional, psychological, and socio-economic scars.

Suleiman-Ibrahim highlighted the present administration’s commitment to zero-tolerance against gender-based violence through several initiatives, including supporting the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act 2015 and the Sexual Harassment Prohibition Bill passed by the 9th Senate in July 2020.

Suleiman-Ibrahim pledged her commitment to championing gender equality principles and addressing gender-based violence, including sexual harassment eradication, in all its forms.

She also emphasised the need for universities to prioritise the safety and well-being of their students by enforcing policies, establishing gender-sensitive frameworks, and creating safe reporting channels