Scrapping weekend programmes is 'shutting out poor persons', Uduaghan tells NUC at DELSU

Gov. Uduaghan of Delta state has advised the National Universities Commission (NUC) against its plan to scrap weekend and continuous education programmes. He says the move will deny the poor access to education and lower literacy levels.

 

Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has advised the National Universities Commission (NUC) not to continue with its plans to scrap weekend and continuous education programmes from the Nigerian University System (NUS)

Speaking last Saturday at the 9th Convocation of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Uduaghan said scrapping the programmes will have a negative consequence on the educational system.

The governor noted also that the move will completely shut out the poor from education.

“The scrapping of the weekend programmes and others have completely shut out poor persons who used the programmes to further their education," he said.

Uduaghan said the planned scrap, if effected, will also affect the already poor literacy level in the country because ""such programmes help to reduce the illiteracy level of the society."

DELSU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victor Peretimode, said the  9,607 students participated in the convocation, with 13 obtaining first class degrees.

Student drowns inside Kwara well… as man dies in rescue attempt

A double tragedy occurred last week at Igbawere village of Kwara state where a student fell into a well and died alongside a man who attempted to save his life.




A student, Akojede Sodeeq, and a man who tried to rescue him have both died inside a well at Igbawere village, Offa LGA of Kwara state.

Sodeeq, a National Diploma 1 student studying Business Management at the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, was fetching water when he fell into the well, located beside the institution.

Student Pulse gathered that a local man who attempted to rescue him also fell into the well and died.

The double tragedy has left the entire community troubled.

Media reports described the deceased student as ‘gentle with a lot of drive.’

NYSC corps member jailed for life... 5 years after he killed a UK based Nigerian student and fled to Lagos

In 2009 Jeffrey Okafor fatally stabbed a 19-year-old Nigerian student, Carl Beatson-Asiedu, in the UK and fled to Nigeria where he lived a normal life for five years until he was caught in September 2014. After his tradition to the UK, he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.




Jeffrey Okafor (L) has been jailed for life for the murder of Carl Beatson-Asiedu  International Business Times UK‎

A Nigerian student, who fled from the UK in 2009 after he murdered another Nigerian, Carl Beatson-Asiedu, has been convicted and jailed for murder by a Woolwich Crown Court.

Jeffrey Okafor was found guilty after a trial at Woolwich Crown Court and was on Friday sentenced to life with a minimum 17 years in jail.

The 24-year-old Okafor had stabbed Beatson-Asiedu, a 19-year-old undergraduate and actor in the BBC children's series MI High, in the heart.

Beatson-Asiedu, also called DJ Charmz, had just performed at the Club Life nightclub in Kennington, south London before he was attacked by a group of men and stabbed once in the heart by Okafor in an argument.

Okafor then called his girlfriend, told her that he had just stabbed Beatson-Asiedu and told her to dispose of some clothes he wore when he committed the crime.

He then emptied his bank account, fled to Nigeria using his brother's passport and was the subject of a five-year international manhunt.

Back in Nigeria, Okafor completed a university degree and was deployed for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Det insp Alison Hepworth, said Okafor lived comfortably until he was arrested in September 2014 after information was passed on to the Nigerian authorities.

"Jeffrey Okafor fled the UK to Nigeria illegally under a false identity in the hope of evading capture," Hepworth said.

"He lived a relatively comfortable life and even had the opportunity to study at university.

"There is no doubt that he was supported by others both in the UK and in Nigeria."

The British High Commission in Abuja in a statement said Okafor's arrest was collaboration between the Nigerian and British police.

“With the help of the Nigeria Police Force and the British High Commission, detectives arrested Okafor on September 23, 2014. He was apprehended at a bank in Warri, Delta State, by Nigerian police officers," the statement read.

"Okafor was extradited back to the UK and arrived at London Heathrow Airport on November 6, 2014, where he was arrested and charged with Carl’s murder."

A Nigerian student, who fled from the UK in 2009 after he murdered another Nigerian, Carl Beatson-Asiedu, has been convicted and jailed for murder by a Woolwich Crown Court.

Jeffrey Okafor was found guilty after a trial at Woolwich Crown Court and was on Friday sentenced to life with a minimum 17 years in jail.

The 24-year-old Okafor had stabbed Beatson-Asiedu, a 19-year-old undergraduate and actor in the BBC children's series MI High, in the heart.

Beatson-Asiedu, also called DJ Charmz, had just performed at the Club Life nightclub in Kennington, south London before he was attacked by a group of men and stabbed once in the heart by Okafor in an argument.

Okafor then called his girlfriend, told her that he had just stabbed Beatson-Asiedu and told her to dispose of some clothes he wore when he committed the crime.

He then emptied his bank account, fled to Nigeria using his brother's passport and was the subject of a five-year international manhunt.

Back in Nigeria, Okafor completed a university degree and was deployed for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Det insp Alison Hepworth, said Okafor lived comfortably until he was arrested in September 2014 after information was passed on to the Nigerian authorities.

"Jeffrey Okafor fled the UK to Nigeria illegally under a false identity in the hope of evading capture," Hepworth said.

"He lived a relatively comfortable life and even had the opportunity to study at university.

"There is no doubt that he was supported by others both in the UK and in Nigeria."

The British High Commission in Abuja in a statement said Okafor's arrest was collaboration between the Nigerian and British police.

“With the help of the Nigeria Police Force and the British High Commission, detectives arrested Okafor on September 23, 2014. He was apprehended at a bank in Warri, Delta State, by Nigerian police officers," the statement read.

"Okafor was extradited back to the UK and arrived at London Heathrow Airport on November 6, 2014, where he was arrested and charged with Carl’s murder."

Immigration Recruitment Interview, Physical Exam Dates – 2015

Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS released the dates for the immigration recruitment exercise physical examination, Document Verification and oral interview.

Below are some important information released by the Nigeria Immigration Service to the general public, especially those who have been shortlisted for the Nigeria Immigration recruitment exercise physical examination, document verification & oral interview.
See also: Applicants Shortlisted for Immigration Recruitment Physical Exam.

Shortlisted candidates are hereby invited to participate in the Physical Examination, Document Verification and Oral Interview that will take place between May 5th and 7th at each Nigeria Immigration Service Command Centre in their State of Origin.

(An email with Applicant’s letter attached has been sent to applicant’s registered email address, all applicants must present this letter for accreditation on the date and time at the venue specified in the letter).

Applicants Shortlisted for Immigration Recruitment Physical Exam

Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS released the names of candidates shortlisted for the immigration recruitment exercise physical examination and oral interview.

Participated in the Nigerian Immigration Service recruitment CBT exam for the year 2015? If yes, the names of applicants that are eligible to participate in the recruitment exercise physical examination are now out.
To verify whether your name have been included, simply follow the steps provided below.
See also: Immigration Recruitment Interview, Physical Exam Dates – 2015.

Applicants Shortlisted for NIS CBT Exam.

Go to NIS recruitment Portal at https://nis.fedcivilservice.gov.ng/#/shortlist
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NYSC Notice to 2015 Batch "A" Corps Members

NYSC Management wishes to inform all the 2015 Batch 'A' prospective corps members deployed to Adamawa, Bauchi Borno, Gombe and Yobe that their orientation course will be in Taraba, Plateau, Nasarawa, Jigawa and Kano States NYSC camps respectively as stream II on the 2nd June, 2015.


You can verify the addresses by clicking the camp address

http://www.9jaschoolgist.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/list-of-nysc-states-orientation-camp.html?m=1

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FUTA Appoints Arayela as Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Council confirms Professor Olatunde Arayela’s appointment as Federal University of Technology, Akure  (FUTA) Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

                                                

                                                       Professor Olatunde Arayela

The Council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, has confirmed the appointment of Professor Olatunde Arayela as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor [Academic] for a term of two years following his election by the Senate. In the letter conveying the appointment, the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. (Mrs.) Modupe Ajayi, said Professor Arayela, whose appointment takes effect from April 1, 2015 will be responsible for academic administration, curriculum development, examination, admissions and other senate matters.

Arayela, 57, brings to his position a rich experience in academic and administration. He obtained B.Sc. (Arch) and M.Sc. (Arch) in 1981 and 1983 respectively from the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He also has M.Sc. (Urban and Regional Planning) from the same Institution in 1996. He bagged Ph.D. (Architecture) from the Federal University of Technology, Akure in 2000.
He started his academic career in 1984 as Honorary Lecturer at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and was later offered appointment as an Assistant Lecturer in the same Institution after his NYSC. He was promoted Lecturer II in 1987 and in 1990 he transferred his services to the Federal University of Technology, Akure as Lecturer I. He became Senior Lecturer in 1996 and was promoted Reader in 2000. He became a substantive Professor of Architecture in February, 2002. He was also the pioneer Head of the Department of Architecture and served as Dean of the Postgraduate School from 2008 to 2010.
Arayela, who has served as chairman/member of several university committees was until his new appointment the Director of Academic Planning.
As a professional architect, Professor Arayela is registered with the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and chartered by the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). He was a member of the Executive Council of NIA (2005-2010) and a former Council Member of ARCON (2010-2013).
A widely travelled academic and researcher, Professor Arayela, by virtue of this position is a Principal Officer of the University and a member of Council. He is happily married with children.

KWASU Sandwich Degree Programmes Admission Form – 2015/16

Kwara State University, KWASU sandwich degree programmes admission forms are now on sale for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Authorities of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for their 2015/2016 academic session Sandwich Degree Programmes admission.
The programmes available are:
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Three areas of specialization exist in B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Education

1. Accounting Education
2. Marketing (Distributive) Education
3. Office Technology & Management (Secretarial)

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES EDUCATION
B.A. (Ed.) Christian Studies
EARLY CHILDHOOD & PRIMARY EDUCATION
B.A(Ed).Early Childhood & Primary Education
ISLAMIC STUDIES EDUCATION
B.A (Ed.) Islamic Studies
KINESIOLOGY HEALTH EDUCATION & SPORTS ADMINISTRATION
B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education and Sports Administration
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
SPECIAL EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Ed.) Special Education
Application Forms are now available for a fee of Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000.00) ONLINE at www.kwasu.edu.ng/ioe/ Click on online Registration for form and payment.
Completed application form and payment must be submitted on Institute of Education, KWASU website not later than June 15th, 2015
BROAD OBJECTIVES
The over-all goal of the Bachelor of Education Degree at Kwara State University is to prepare teachers who will continue to progress along a path toward excellence in professional growth and development as clearly stated by the vision of KWASU: to be foremost in expanding the frontiers of knowledge and be most innovative in disseminating knowledge towards advancing the cause of humanity.
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
The duration of programme offered is usually five (5) or four (4) long vocations, based on mode of entry.

1. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 7 contact sessions for a five contact programme.
2. Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 6 contact sessions for a four contact programme.

BUSINESS EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(A) five contact sessions

1. NCE with a minimum of pass grade or below 12 points, including a minimum of five credit passes at O/LevelGCE/SSCE/NECO/TCIINABTEB or equivalent to include English Language, Mathematics and any three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings.
2. National Diploma with lower credit in Office Technology andManagement (Secretarial Studies) from a recognized institution with O/Level requirements.
3. To qualify for Accounting option, candidates must have obtained credit pass in their financial accounting in O/Level result.

b.        FOUR CONTACT SESSIONS

1. NCE Business Education in Accounting, Marketing or Office Education option (Sec. Studies) with at least credit pass or  above 12 points, with at least five (5) O/level Credits in Mathematics, English and three other relevant subjects.
2. HND in Accounting, Marketing, or Office Technology and Management with O/Level requirements.
3. ND with Upper Credit and O/Level requirements.Any degree holder who may want to re-enroll for a degree in Business Education.
4. Any other relevant qualification approved by the College of Education and Senate of KWASU
5.  

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOUR CONTACT SESSIONS (4-year programme)

1. NCE with at least credit grade or above 12 points, including a minimum of five credit passes at O/Level/SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB/Grade II Teachers Certificate (TCII)/or equivalent, including Christian Studies, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings.
2. ND with Upper Credit and O/Level requirements. Any degree holder who may want to re-enroll for a degree in Christian Studies Education.

FIVE CONTACT SESSIONS (5-year programme)

1. NCE with a minimum pass grade of 9-11 points in addition to a minimum of five credit passes at O/Level/SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB/Grade II Teachers Certificate (TCII)/or equivalent, including Christian Studies, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings.
2. Any other relevant qualification approved by the College of Education and the Senate of KWASU.

2. National Diploma with lower credit/meritfrom a recognized institution with O/Level requirements.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FIVE CONTACT SESSIONS (5 Year programme)

1. NCE (in relevant subjects) with a minimum  of (pass) grade or below 12 points, including a minimum of five credit passes at O/LevelSSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB/ Grade II teacher certificate (Mathematics and English Language inclusive) at not more than two sittings.
2. Diploma in Education with at least Merit pass from a recognized institution in addition to O/Level requirement specified in item 1

FOUR CONTACT SESSIONS (4-year programme)
Candidate must possess one of the following qualifications:

1. NCE (in any area) with at least credit grade or above 12 points, including a minimum of five credit passes at O/Level/SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB/Grade II teachers certificate (Mathematics and English Language inclusive) at not more than two sittings.
2. HND in addition to O/Level requirement as in item 1 above
3. Any degree holder who wants to enroll for a degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education.
4. Any other relevant qualification approved by the Senate of the Kwara State University.

ISLAMIC STUDIES EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A)           FOUR CONTACT SESSIONS (4-year programme)

3. NCE with at least credit grade or above 12 points, including a minimum of five credit passes at O/Level/SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB/Grade II Teachers Certificate (TCII)/SISC/or equivalent, including Islamic Studies, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings.
4. ND with Upper Credit and O/Level requirements. Any degree holder who may want to re-enroll for a degree in Islamic Studies Education.

B) FIVE CONTACT SESSIONS (5-year programme)

1. NCE with a minimum pass grade of 9-11 points in addition to a minimum of five credit passes at O/Level/SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB/Grade II Teachers Certificate (TCII)/SISC/or equivalent, including Islamic Studies, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings.
2. Any other relevant qualification approved by the College of Education and the Senate of KWASU.

5. National Diploma with lower credit/meritfrom a recognized institution with O/Level requirements.

KINESIOLOGY HEALTH EDUCATION AND SPORTS ADMINISTRATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A) FIVE CONTACT SESSIONS

1. Candidate must possessa minimum of five credit passes at O/LevelSSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB’ (Mathematics and English Language inclusive) at not more than two sittings. Emphasis is placed on any of the following subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Technology and Health Science in addition to NCE (PHE) with a minimum of pass grade or below 12 points, including
2. Nurses with single qualification (must have satisfied O/Levelrequirements as stipulated in ‘1’ above).
3. Diploma in Physics and Health Education with at least Merit pass from a recognized institution.
4. Graduate of a recognized College of Health Technology (must satisfy O’ level requirements as stipulated in ‘1’ above).
5. OND (in science subjects) from a recognized institution. Candidate must meet O’ Level requirements as stipulated in ‘1’ above

B) FOUR CONTACT SESSIONS

1. NCE (PHE or other Science courses) from a recognized institution with at least credit grade or 12 points and above, in addition to O/Level requirement in specified subjects’ area.
2. Nursing Certificate from Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria or its equivalent in addition to the O/Level requirements in the specified subjects.
3. HND (Science courses) in addition to O/Level requirements in specified subjects.
4. Any degree holder who want to re-enroll for a degree in Health Education and Sport Science.
5. Any other relevant qualification asapproved by the College of education and the senate of KWASU

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A)        FIVE CONTACT SESSIONS

1. NCE with pass or merit in mathematics below 12 points grade in addition to at least 5 relevant credits pass in 0/level SSCE/ GCE/ NECO/ NABTEB, including mathematics and English.
2. Diploma in mathematics education with at least pass grade from a recognized institution in addition to O/level requirement stated above.

B)        FOUR CONTACT SESSIONS

3. NCE with mathematics option from a recognized institution with at least credit gradeabove 12points in addition to O/level requirements English and Mathematics inclusive.
4. Any other degree or HND holders in any other science subjects, provided O’level requirement stated above is satisfied.
5. Diploma (science education) from a recognized institution with credit grade above12 points in addition to O’level requirement stated above.

SPECIAL EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For admission into the Special Education Programme, the following academic qualifications are required:
A)      FIVE CONTACT SESSION
1          Candidate with O’Level result or NCE (Special Education) with a minimum of (Pass) grade or below 12 points. Including a minimum of five credits passes at o’ level ‘SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB’ (Mathematics and English Language inclusive) not more than two sittings. At least a PASS in Mathematics is required for the programme.
2          Nurses with single qualification (must satisfied o’ level requirements as stipulated in ‘i’ above).
3          Diploma in Special Education with at least Merit Pass from a recognized institution in addition to O’ level requirement in specified subjects above.
B)      FOUR CONTACT SESSION

1. NCE (Special Education) from a recognized institution with at least credit grade or above 12 points in addition to O’ level requirement in specified subject areas.
2. Nursing Certificate from Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria or its equivalent in addition to the O’Level requirements in the specified subjects.
3. Any degree holder who may want to re-enroll for a degree in Special Education.
4. Any other relevant qualification approved by the College of Education and the Senate of KWASU

TUITION FEE
A fee of N75, 000.00 to be paid into the Institute of Education account which is accessible upon visiting their website