Education
Osun monarch returns to teaching Mathematics, laments dearth of teachers
Osun monarch returns to teaching Mathematics, laments dearth of teachers
A referred traditional ruler in Osun State, Oba Abdulazeez Olatubosun, has offered to teach Mathematics in a secondary school in the area to inspire more knowledgeable people to do the same in their domain.
Olatubosun, who is currently the Akire of Ikire Ile, called on retired teachers at all levels to return to the classroom to address the shortage of teachers in the country.
He said he offered to teach Mathematics periodically at The Wings Schools in Iwo, Osun State, as a demonstration of his readiness to live by example.
Newstrends reports Akire as bringing on board several years of teaching, research and administrative experience.
The monarch, who ascended the throne as Akire in January 2020, had taught and held high administrative positions at the Osun State College of Education at Ila-Orangun.
His first appearance in class on November 5 at 11am with senior secondary pupils in SSS 1 and 2 in turns excited the students.
Students in the senior classes of The Wings Schools were excited to see a Royal father as their Mathematics teacher.
There is a general expectation that the presence of Akire of Ikire Ile, Oba Abdulazeez Olatubosun, is most likely to add value to the teaching of a subject for which most pupils display a phobia.
The principal of The Wings Schools, Mr Taoheed Sanusi, expressed happiness and great delight to receive Akire in the school.
The principal advised other highly placed individuals and professionals with expertise in different areas of learning to volunteer their time in addressing this national crisis of teachers shortage.
Sanusi said Nigeria could sink further into illiteracy with dire consequences for national development if others failed to follow this good example of Akire. According to him, without well motivated teachers, development is at ground zero; poverty will surely escalate. There could not be a better time to recall all retired teachers that are of good health to return to the classroom, he added.
The proprietor of The Wings Schools, Prof. Lai Olurode, used the occasion to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reversing the embargo which former President Muhammadu Buhari placed on the payment of four out of eight months of varsity lecturers whilst on strike .
Olurode, a former National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission, urged lecturers to regard this move as a positive step in motivating teachers and a signal at boosting conversations between governments and intellectuals. He also called on governments at all levels to avert further exodus of professionals from not just the universities but other sectors as well.
Statistics on teachers shortage at every level of the school system are mind blowing.
At the pre-primary level, with a population of 7.2 million pupils, there are just 354,651 teachers. At the primary, 915,593 teachers are available for 32 million pupils. Learning outcomes are appalling.
A survey of public and private schools in the South-West shows that Nigeria is confronted with a national education crisis.
Teachers welfare is hardly a priority in government circles. Political elite are in control of honour and assured livelihood.
Education
One of 5 applying for students loan is female – NELFUND
One of 5 applying for students loan is female – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reported that male students are applying for the Federal Government’s zero-interest education loans at a 4:1 ratio compared to female students, urging more female students to take advantage of the initiative to bridge the gap.
The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, made this known during the NELFUND Women Forum Programme in Abuja on Monday, in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD).
He was represented by Ms. Oluwatosin Sanusi, NELFUND’s Head of Investments and Funds Management.
Sawyerr pointed out that female students were not utilizing the loan opportunities as much as their male counterparts. The ratio of female applicants to male applicants is 1:4, a figure he described as unimpressive.
“The NELFUND initiative is all about providing loans for students in tertiary institutions, to pay for their fees and to take care of their welfare.
“Currently we have a ratio of 4 to 1, which means for every four male applicants, we have just one female, which isn’t impressive.”
To address the low participation rate, Sawyerr stated that NELFUND was collaborating with women stakeholders to increase awareness of the loan initiative and its benefits.
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However, he also stressed that loan repayment was crucial for the sustainability of the programme.
“Timely repayment would allow for the expansion of the initiative, enabling more students across all government-owned institutions to benefit,” he noted.
He further clarified that the education loan was accessible to students at various levels in universities and polytechnics within federal and state-owned institutions, while the skill acquisition loan extended beyond tertiary students.
Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmed, praised the Federal Government’s commitment to gender equity and urged female students to seize educational opportunities. Represented by Dr. Mufida Hussain, she stressed the need for bold action to break barriers and highlighted government investments in gender-balanced initiatives to ensure financial constraints do not hinder girls’ education.
Ms. Choice Enebeli, the National President of Female Students of Nigeria, praised NELFUND’s efforts in advocating for more female applications.
“Women’s rights are human rights, and we must continue to strive for a world where women and girls have equal access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and leadership positions,” she said.
Enebeli pledged to spearhead an awareness campaign on the educational loan across the country to encourage more female students to apply.
Mrs. Chioma Nweze, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, encouraged female students to be proactive in seeking opportunities rather than waiting for them. She emphasized the importance of taking initiative and claiming available opportunities.
One of 5 applying for students loan is female – NELFUND
Education
Workers of Oyo tertiary institutions begin indefinite strike
Workers of Oyo tertiary institutions begin indefinite strike
Workers at five Oyo State government-owned tertiary institutions have begun an indefinite strike.
The workers, in a statement on Monday, noted that strike action became necessary due to non-payment of minimum wage and unresolved salary disputes.
The institutions involved are The Polytechnic, Ibadan; The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki; Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa; Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora; and Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate.
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The Joint Action Committee (JAC) stated that the decision to embark on strike came after extensive discussions among the unions.
It added that the strike was a necessary measure to urge the state government to fulfil its obligations.
It said, “Declaration of Indefinite Strike by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Oyo State-Owned Tertiary Institutions
“The Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising 15 unions across the five state-owned tertiary institutions in Oyo State, hereby declares an indefinite strike action commencing on Monday, March 10, 2025.
“This decision was reached after extensive deliberations and consultations among the unions, following the inability of the management of the affected institutions to address the longstanding issues of non-implementation of the approved 25/35% salary increase being enjoyed by our colleagues in other institutions since January 2024 and the new minimum wage for workers in the Polytechnic and College of education sector.”
Workers of Oyo tertiary institutions begin indefinite strike
Education
Over two million candidates register for 2025 UTME, JAMB closes registration
Over two million candidates register for 2025 UTME, JAMB closes registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has closed registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
A total of 2,030,627 candidates completed their registration, allowing them to participate in the UTME scheduled for April 25, 2025.
Recall that JAMB recently informed that the registration process, which began on February 3, 2025, would end on March 8, 2025, adding that unlike in the past, there would be no extension.
In its Monday weekly bulletin, JAMB revealed that with the closure of the UTME registration, preparations for the annual examination are now in full swing.
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This number excludes the candidates registered for examination at foreign centers.
Additionally, 200,115 candidates expressed interest in taking the optional mock UTME, which is set for April 5, 2025. Among these, 630 candidates have registered for the trial mock examination, which will also occur on the same date.
The bulletin read in part: “This year, the Board has implemented several innovative measures to deter cheating and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
“These measures have already led to multiple arrests of candidates attempting to use forged A-level results for admission, highlighting the effectiveness of the new system designed to detect such fraud.
“Candidates are strongly advised to adhere to the examination rules and regulations and refrain from any dishonest practices during the examination.“
Over two million candidates register for 2025 UTME, JAMB closes registration
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