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IUO @24: Igbinedion Varsity Has Changed Narrative Of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education – VC

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May 10, 2023

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Dignitaries at the Founder's Day

The Academia, diplomats, politicians, captains of industry, representatives of traditional rulers, religion leaders, students, etc, today, May the 10th, 2023 gathered to celebrate the 24th Founder’s Day anniversary of Nigeria’s premier university – Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State.

The Founder’s Day Lecture which held at the University’s main auditorium was themed: ‘Advancing Higher Education Legacy Through Partnership: Private Sector Engagement.’

In his speech, Guest Speaker and South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Thamsanqa Dennis Mseleku emphasised the need for university-private sector partnership in building a formidable society.

Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, VC Igbinedion University

While eulogising the founder of the university, Sir (Chief) Gabriel Igbinedion, for taking such a bold step to establishing the first private university in Nigeria 24 years ago, Mr. Mseleku said the Founder’s Day anniversary was not just for Igbinedion University but for the entire university community in Nigeria.

On university – private sector partnership, the High Commissioner said: “As we move to the future, the collaboration between universities and the private sector is essential in driving progress and innovation. University is to bring the innovation while the private sector brings the expertise.”

While commending Igbinedion University for building a strong partnership with the US Consulate, he urged management of the university to make more efforts in partnering more organisations including international organisations.

Guest Speaker and South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Thamsanqa Dennis Mseleku

Earlier in his welcome address, Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the birth of Igbinedion University had forever altered the narrative of the nation’s tertiary education system for good.

According to the VC, though the university started with just few academic programmes and students, after 24 years, the school prides itself with no fewer than 34 undergraduate courses and 51 postgraduate programmes, adding that all are acredited by the National University Commission (NUC).

On how well the university has contributed to the nation and global development through its products, Prof Ezemonye said: “At 24, it is significant to note that the brilliant exploits of our Blue-sky graduates in their various fields of endeavour across the globe evidences the quality of our products. This is predicated on IUO’s commitment to continually seek ways to advance knowledge and educate our students to make a difference in our society and the world.”

Deputy Vice Chancellor, H.E. Chief Lucky Igbinedion presenting the schol gift to the Guest Speaker.

The Vice Chancellor hinted that to make education more accessible and easier for members of the public, “efforts are at advanced stage towards commencing the open and Distance Learning programme to cater for all those who are unable to undertake full-time mode of study, supported by our robust IT infrastructure.”

Chancellor and Founder of Igbinedion University, Sir (Chief) Gabriel Igbinadion represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, His Excellency, Chief Lucky Igbinadion had earlier in an address said since the inception of the university, academic activities had been running without any form of break.

The students of the Department of Theatre Arts of the University also spiced up the event with their renditions.

A cross section of participants at the Founder’s Day

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How To Check 2023 WAEC Result On Your Phone Via SMS

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9 months ago

August 7, 2023

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The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations, WASSCE, results.

The Council stated that it was able to surmount challenges of insecurity, and cash policy among others, via technological innovation that saw over 91 percent of candidates’ results released 44 days after the examination ended.

WAEC’s Head of Nigeria Office, Mr. Patrick Areghan, said this at a briefing on Monday, at the body’s national office, Yaba, Lagos.

For the students who will be checking results, here are steps to follow.

Step 1: Type: WAECExaminationnumberPIN*Examyear through your phone (there should not be a space in between).

Step 2: Send to 32327.

Step 3: You will receive a message instantly containing your WAEC statement of result.

It should be noted that only MTN, Glo and Airtel subscribers can actually check their WAEC results using this SMS method.

Students can repeat the step if they do not receive your WAEC result via SMS, kindly repeat this step again.

SMS charges will be applied when checking your WASSCE result using text messages.

You will need to have purchased the WAEC Direct Scratch card in order to check your result via text message. The scratch card pin is what is needed in the PIN section of the SMS you will send to 32327.

Candidates who registered for the May/June examination can do also access their results through the portal of WAEC.

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BREAKING: 8 States Owing WAEC Won’t Have Candidates 2023 WASSCE Results

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9 months ago

August 7, 2023

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Eight states owing the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, for various services rendered, will not have their candidates’ 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE results, released.

This was stated at a press briefing on Monday at Press Briefing Hall, WAEC national office, Yaba, where the body lamented that the inability to pay for services rendered was posing a great challenge in the activities of the examination body.

Responding to a statement on the number of States owing WAEC, the National Office of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Mr. Patrick Areghan noted that: About eight States are owing WAEC. We won’t mention them all as some are going to pay.

“However, Zamfara and Niger states are the highest debtors. Again Zamfara did not present any candidate for this year’s WASSCE.” Areghan noted.

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NANS Tackles ASUU Over Call For FUTO VC’s Resignation

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9 months ago

August 6, 2023

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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has cautioned Academic Staff Union of Universities ,ASUU, over its call to the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Prof. Nnenna Oti, to resign.

It warned the university lecturers’ organisation to rescind from such ugly move or face the wrath of students.

The students’ body which noted that the FUTO vice chancellor had not done anything wrong to deserve such call, accused ASUU of being responsible for instability in the nation’s universities.

Recall that members of ASUU, Owerri zone, had last Friday, demanded the immediate resignation of the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Prof. Nnenna Oti, over alleged corrupt practices and anti-union activities.

ASUU, through its Zonal Coordinator, Dennis Aribodor, at press conference in Awka, Anambra State capital,demanded immediate resignation of the FUTO Vice Chancellor.

The union is composed of members from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State University, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia and Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka.

But reacting to ASUU demand while addressing the media, Sunday evening, in Abuja, NANS’ Vice President,Comrade Ezenagu Victor, while noting that ASUU had long deviated from its core mandate,called on the federal government to proscribe the union.

He said: “It has become expedient to address the unbecoming attitude of the leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities. The latest of which is the provocative call by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU,zonal leaders for the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology,Owerri,to resign her position over alleged corruption.

“We feel concerned to react to the ASUU demand because the Vice Chancellor of FUTO, Prof. Nnena Oti, is a mentor to many of us, particularly, our female folks. We were shocked when we read about the ASUU demand in most national dailies about the woman who has personified integrity, honesty and transparency. Sequel to this, NANS has been able to carry out investigation by interacting with both students and staff of the institution”.

“Although we were not able to have any discussion with members of FUTO Management as they said part of the issue we wanted to inquire of was already in court. Our finding has shown that the allegations against the vice chancellor were not only unfounded, but also malicious and wicked. Testimonial evidences garnered by NANS points to the fact that the action of the ASUU leaders is a mere political vendetta.”

NANS claimed that the alleged attack on Prof. Nnenna was because of her gender, as well as transparency in the discharge of her duties as Vice Chancellor.

“Those who lost to her during the vice chancellorship contest as well as those who could not use her to achieve their ungodly aims during the national assignment have resulted to using ASUU to grind their axe with her, thus making the university ungovernable,” he alleged.

He spoke further: “We, the National Association of Nigerian Students, wish to draw the attention of ASUU in particular and the public in general, that those fighting the Vice Chancellor of FUTO by proxy are obviously threatening peace and tranquility in the university.

“We are already informed that the disturbance is aimed at causing industrial action at the university so as to bring her to disrepute at the expense of students’ learning. It should be well noted that all industrial disputes have major side effects on students who suffer untold hardship during and after such disputes.”

Some of the effects,he mentioned,include waste of students’ precious time, amounting to the students spending longer years in the university and waste of resources, as student end up paying more school fees.
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