I’m Not Paying Scholarship With State Funds, Says Gov. Otti
Gov. Alex Otti has explained that his Foundation and not Abia State Government is bankrolling his free scholarship scheme. The Governor who made the explanation Saturday in his remark at the 2022 -2023 Alex Otti Scholarship scheme held at the Sacramento Event Centre, Olokoro, Umuahia South, said that he had long commenced the humanitarian gesture over seven years ago, before...
Zamfara Governor, Lawal Vows To Prioritise Education, Inspects Facilities
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector in the state. The governor conducted an inspection tour of the College of Nursing and Command Science Secondary School (Girls) in the state capital of Gusau on Monday. According to a statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the inspection tour was characterised...
FG Approves Establishment Of Seven Tertiary Institutions, Converts Alvan Ikoku COE To Federal University
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of seven new tertiary institutions in the country. The Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Obilor-Duru Augustina Okechi, disclosed this, in a statement, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. According to the statement, the breakdown includes two federal universities, two colleges of education converted...
Abia Govt Seals Off Emerald Schools Aba After Death Of Pupils, Issues Advice To Parents
Abia State government has announced the sealing of Emerald Schools located at Crystal Park Avenue, Off Port Harcourt Road, Aba in Aba South LGA as well as the withdrawal of its operational approval. This is in response to the death of a pupil in the school. The state government in a statement on Tuesday signed by the Commissioner for Education, Prof....
Gov. Yahaya Bello Releases N497m For Payment Of WAEC Fees For Kogi Students
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has approved the disbursement of N497 million for the payment of the 2023 WAEC examination fees for students enrolled in the state’s public schools in the state. This is according to a statement from Governor Bello’s Chief Press Secretary Onogwu Muhammed. “As part of efforts aimed at further improving the state’s educational system, Governor Yahaya...
Bende Set To Get Federal University Of Medical Sciences As Bill Passes Second Reading
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill for an act to establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, in Item Bende, Abia State. The proposed legislation titled, "Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration and...
Ex-COAS Buratai Applauds HalimaFactor Initiative on Discovery Of Young Talents
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd) has commended a non-governmental organisation committed to the enhancement of education, health and environment, HalimaFactor Community Initiative on efforts being put in place towards the discovery of talents among young people in the Nigerian society. According to Buratai, such moves go a long way in reducing youth restiveness,...
Nigerian Army Gets First Professor
A Lieutenant Colonel, Abubakar-Surajo Imam, has emerged as the first officer on whom the title of professor was conferred from among the serving personnel of the Nigerian Army. Imam, who was honoured with the title of Professor by the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), is now a Professor of Mechatronics Engineering. The Registrar of the Academy, Brigadier General A.M Tukur, who disclosed...
Gov. Otti Comends Bishop Onuoha As SS3 Student Wins Vision Africa Music Reality Show
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has commended the founder Vision Africa for his initiative towards harnessing the talent of young people for national development. The governor stated this on Sunday during the 2023 and 10th edition grand finale of Vision Africa Icons music reality show which was won by an SS3 student of Queen of Peace Secondary school Mbano...
Uzodimma Signs Bill Extending Retirement Age Of Teachers To 65
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday, signed a bill on a new retirement age of 65 years for teachers employed by the state government. The bill also extended the service year for teachers from 35 years to 40 years. “The Imo State House of Assembly in her wisdom are able to pass the law which has come now for my...
