Education
Educationist calls for revival of reading culture in schools
An Educationist, Dr Nosa Aladeselu, says the provision of functional libraries and engagement of qualified guidance counsellors in schools would adequately address some of the prevailing delinquencies among students.
Aladeselu, who is the state Coordinator of South-South Professional Women Association( SSPWA) in Edo, said this on Tuesday, in Benin.
She said the lost reading culture among Nigerian children, especially the girl-child, was responsible for so many of the vices witnessed in schools nationwide.
Speaking with our correspondent on the occasion of the April 23 World Book Day, she underscored the need for the revival of a reading culture among Nigerian children “for positive active minds”.
Aladeselu said there was also the urgent need for the engagement of guidance counsellors in schools “who can study, relate and help relieve these children of their stresses”.
” Reading is the only vehicle to enhanced effective communication, interaction and understanding of your environment; the way life is here and beyond.
“When you read books, you gain knowledge, which helps you have universal knowledge and helps you manage any life situation.
” Unfortunately, many schools today can’t boast of a functional library. And those with qualification in guidance and counselling, are unable to practice their craft because of absence of needed facilities.
“These are what helped to breed the number of juvenile delinquents, both in our schools and in our homes today, because nobody is guiding anyone on the right path.
” Governments at all levels are hereby called upon to ensure every school has a functional library and adequate facilities manned by qualified guidance counsellors for proper institution of guidance and counselling psychology in schools, to help relieve our children of their stresses.
” The social media no doubt has its impact in their daily lives.
“So, a combination of stress at home and academic stress will honestly require the expertise of a trained guidance counsellor to monitor, relate and analyse whatever that may be bothering them every now and then.
” These stresses trigger lots of things in our children; today, children even in their adolescence experience high blood pressure, kidney issues and sometimes even contemplate suicide.
” They experience these things because there is nobody to help them manage these stresses, both at home and in school.
” Here in Edo, although the state government is trying to improve the state of education with Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EDOBEST) programme. But, it will become all round best if it provides very school with a functional library and engage the services of guidance counsellors,” she said.
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Muslim Affairs, has called for the creation of a Sharia Court of Appeal in Southwestern Nigeria. He made the appeal while speaking at the Conference of the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta, held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
Oloyede emphasized that the sizable Muslim population in the Southwest justifies the establishment of a Sharia Court of Appeal to address Islamic legal matters such as marriage, inheritance, and personal law, in accordance with Nigeria’s constitution.
“It is our constitutional right to have a Sharia Court of Appeal. Several states already have them, and with the growing Muslim community in the Southwest, it’s time for state assemblies to take action,” Oloyede stated. He clarified that the court would not deal with criminal law but focus solely on civil matters relating to Islamic law.
Oloyede also defended the right of Muslim students to wear hijabs, arguing that practicing Islam should not be compromised by pursuing Western education. He urged the Muslim community to preserve Islamic culture and remain united.
During the event, Sheik Jamiu Kewulere, President-General of the League of Imams and Alfas, called for unity among Muslims, while Sarafa Tunji Isola, former high commissioner to the UK, emphasized that unity would help reduce conflicts and foster societal development.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decided to issue the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum, in line with labor laws, to address their longstanding demands. This decision was reached during ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Ibadan from August 17th to 18th, 2024.
ASUU has also instructed its branches to conduct a referendum among members to decide on the next course of action, including whether to embark on a definite or staggered strike.
The union’s key demands include:
– Renegotiation of the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement
– Payment of withheld salaries
– Implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) for salary payments
– Resolution of promotion arrears
– Stopping the proliferation of universities
– Revitalization of public universities
– Payment of outstanding Earned Academic Allowance
– Addressing the victimization of union leaders
– Ensuring salary payments to members in some state universities
ASUU previously stated that the government had promised to include their demands in the 2023 budget, but this commitment was not fulfilled. The union is now poised to take further action if the government fails to meet their demands within the ultimatum period.
Education
Governor Oyebanji Appoints Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele as New Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has officially announced the appointment of Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele as the new Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, effective August 20, 2024.
Prof. Ayodele, an expert in education management, will take over from Prof. Edward Olanipekun, whose term ends on August 19, 2024.
Before this role, Ayodele served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at EKSU.
Further details will be provided later.
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