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Fayemi Restates Commitment To Qualitative Education
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that his administration will not relent in pursuing the restoration of the foundational values and principles of education in the State, describing his commitment to students’ development as sacrosanct.
The Governor reiterated this on Monday during a meeting with out-going executives of the Federation of Ekiti State Students’ Union (FESSU) in his office in Ado Ekiti.
The students leaders who passed a vote of confidence in the Governor and his programmes, also honoured him with the title of “Students Governor”
Dr Fayemi promised to continue providing the needed supports to the umbrella body of Ekiti Students within available resources in the State.
He told the students body that education in Ekiti is “not a privilege but a right”, adding that the state is a renowned State of knowledgeable people, who were passionate about knowledge generation, knowledge production and knowledge dissemination.
Assuring the students’ body of the reintroduction of students’ friendly projects and programmes initiated during his first term in office, Fayemi said, the administration’s free education (in primary and secondary schools ) bursary, scholarships and other supports (for students of tertiary institutions) were the anchors that hold the restoration of the core values of a sound educational system.
He said: “For us as a State, Education is not a privilege it is a right, being Ekiti, this is one of the things we are known for everywhere in the world as a state of knowledgeable people, the state of people who are passionate about knowledge generation, knowledge production and knowledge dissemination and as students leaders you have a duty to continue to be in the front in these areas.
“I am glad you (the outgoing FESSU President) talked about your experience while you were in secondary school during our first term in office, at the time you were enjoying that, there are some of your leaders who are here that benefitted from our programmes during my first term, who were active on the FESSU side and able to fight on behalf of our students from various tertiary institutions.
“you can be rest assured that we will continue to do that which is to the benefits and development of our people. I have noted your comments about mobility, I have noted your comment about bursary, scholarships, I have noted your comment generally and the need to have an all-round education the way we did while you were in secondary school which we are trying to bring back to our schools.
“That is simply what the real restoration value is all about, we want to go back to our foundational principles as Ekiti people who value knowledge and are very hardworking, very committed and compassionate about helping their fellow people.”
Fayemi disclosed that the revitalization of Technical and Vocational colleges in the state was a sterling demonstration of his administration’s focus on life skills programmes, with a call on the students’ union body to support and encourage the younger ones to view technical education as a way to self-independence and prosperity.
Earlier, the outgoing FESSU president, Mr Babajide Akomolafe, said the Vote of Confidence passed on the Governor was in realization of his outstanding contributions and implementation of Students friendly programmes towards the development of education in the State.
The FESSU President, noted that the union acknowledged the effort of government in getting full accreditation for EKSU College of Medicine with immediate employment of the pioneer alumni of the college; the provision of bursary and scholarships for students in higher institutions and those in the Law school; provision of free Jamb forms; the mandatory and compulsory education for all school child and the resuscitation of technical colleges in the State.
Mr Akomolafe, who is a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), recalled that he was in secondary school during Fayemi’s first term and enjoyed free computer system, free WAEC form and participated in some students healthy competitions aimed at boosting students’ intellect.
US President-elect, Donald Trump, has blasted the incumbent president Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of almost every American federal prisoner on death row, as he prepares to replace the Democrat in the White House.
Gatekeeper recalls that President Biden, in his final month in office, announced that he was converting the death sentences of 37 of the 40 inmates awaiting federal execution to life without the possibility of parole.
The inmates included nine people convicted of murdering fellow prisoners, four for murders committed during bank robberies and one who killed a prison guard.
“Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our country,” Trump posted on Truth Social, his social media platform.
“When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening,” Trump said.
Biden had imposed a moratorium on the federal death penalty but was under pressure to act further before leaving the White House on January 20, amid signals from Republican Trump that he would resume the practice.
Three men were excluded from the move: one of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombers, a gunman who murdered 11 Jewish worshippers in 2018 and a white supremacist who shot nine Black churchgoers dead in 2015.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again reduced its retail price for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, to N965 per litre.
DAILY POST’s correspondent, who went around NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja, observed that the state-owned oil firm has adjusted its pump price to N965 per litre from N1040.
NNPCL filling stations along Kubwa Expressway now dispense PMS at N965 per litre.
This represents an N75 price reduction. Earlier last week, the firm had reduced its petrol to N1,040 per litre.
Meanwhile, the latest price cut comes after Dangote Refinery, in partnership with MRS filling station, reduced its petrol to N935 from N1,060 per litre.
Accordingly, Nigerians now buy petrol at N965 and N935 per litre at NNPCL and MRS filling stations in Abuja. The differential between MRS and NNPCL now stands at N30 per litre.
It was observed that a PMS price war has broken out between Dangote Refinery and NNPCL.
Reacting to the development in a statement on Monday, the national president of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, and the spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, were optimistic about further petrol cuts amid competition.
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President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is on the path to restoration and progress.
The President, who said this in a Christmas message on Tuesday, urged the citizens to pray for the nation’s leaders at all levels.
Felicitating Nigerians on the Christmas celebration, Tinubu said, “On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures.
“Nigeria is on a promising path of restoration and progress, with every indication pointing toward a bright future. In the spirit of this season, let us renew our hope and belief in a prosperous Nigeria.
“Let us extend similar support and prayers to our nation’s leaders. With your backing, we can serve our country diligently and strive for prosperity.”
According to him, Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolises the triumph of love, peace, and unity.
The President said the event is a poignant reminder that light can emerge even in the darkest times, bringing solace and hope, adding that this belief resonates with people of all faiths.
He also sympathised with the families of victims who died in the recent stampedes in Abuja, Ibadan and Anambra.
While describing the incidents as tragic, Tinubu prayed that such events do not happen in the nation again.
“Recent tragic events in Oyo, Okija, and Abuja deeply sadden us, and our thoughts are with those who continue to suffer from these heartbreaking incidents.
“We earnestly pray that such misfortunes do not revisit our families and communities and that the lives of innocents are never again cut short.
“I offer my deepest sympathies to the families enduring pain and loss this year, whether from floods, fires, or accidents.
“May we all find comfort and solace in our faith, the support of loved ones, and the abiding presence of Jesus Christ. Our compassionate and merciful God stands with the weak, the brokenhearted, and the sick,” he added.
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