"I Will Support UI to Remain the First and the Best," assures Vice President Shettima

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency,
Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, has assured that he will support the University of Ibadan to remain the first and the best university in Nigeria and to reclaim its glory globally.

He gave this assurance while receiving the management team of the university led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The team was there to decorate him as UI@75 Ambassador Plenipotentiary.

The Vice President acknowledged that UI is the greatest citadel of learning in Nigeria and West Africa. He recalled, in his days as a postgraduate student in UI, the university had students from all over Africa who came to obtain UI degrees, adding that the university has produced many icons.

He reiterated the Federal Government’s unfaltering decision to reposition Nigeria’s education sector, affirming that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will mobilise both public and private sector support to reposition higher institutions of learning, particularly the University of Ibadan, being Nigeria’s premier university.

He expressed profound delight at the honour bestowed on him by the university, stating that he will gladly display the plaque in his office as a warm reminder of his staunch affiliation to the university.

The Vice Chancellor had earlier disclosed that he led the special team from the university to perform the significant task which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the University of Ibadan, restating that the university was established in 1948 and had turned 75 years on 17 November, 2023.

Professor Adebowale explained that the University through its UI@75 Committee decided to mark the landmark anniversary by carefully selecting notable Alumni of the University who have made invaluable impact and contributed significantly to the advancement of the cause of humanity.

He stated that the University had earlier designated many alumni as UI@75 Ambassadors while notable friends and eminent personalities who are not Alumni of the University were designated as UI@75 Ambassadors Extraordinaire.

He disclosed that the Vice President is the only alumnus of the university designated as
UI@75 Ambassador Plenipotentiary, the highest alumnus honour conferred.

The Registrar, Mr. Ganiyu O. Saliu, decorated the Vice President, on behalf of Council, Senate, Staff, and Students of the University, and presented a plaque to the honouree.

On the Vice Chancellor's entourage were the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Professor Peter O. Olapegba, FNPA, fspsp; the Registrar, Mr Ganiyu O. Saliu, fspsp; Director of the Office of Alumni Relations, Professor Olakunbi Olasope; a Faculty member, Dr Babatunde Blavo; Mr Oladayo Olajide, and Mr Adeniyi Adebayo of the UI Directorate of Public Communication.

Courtesy: UI DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1847, the country of Liberia was founded. This west African state was founded primarily by freed slaves from the United States. The Liberian constitution was based on the US’s constitution and the capital, Monrovia, is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.

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It is a known facts that for many thousand years, we Africans we have our own traditions, these money making organization, them come put we Africans into total confusion through Jesus Christ our Lord. – Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

Good morning


*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*

BREAKING NEWS: The Federal Government has introduced a new guideline setting 12 years as the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1), following the completion of six years of primary education.

BELIEVE ME ! YOU ARE RICHLY BLESSED.
' YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER. "

' Richness is not measured by the amount of money or number of property you have but by the number of people you are able to touch or inspire with the little you have or your words of encouragement "
It really perturbs me when I see some people classifying themselves as poor and as a result, will not have something to offer to the next person you are better off with.
No matter your condition, there are people you are better off. Out of the little you have, endeavour to use it to put smiles to the next person.
If you have a loaf of bread , share it with someone .
If you have ' used " clothes / wears /cars ,etc. don't throw it away , somebody elsewhere may need it.

If you have wisdom or acquired excess education, utilize it well , encourage and inspire others and educate the less privileged ones.

Your left over foods could be repackaged for other peoples consumption. Don't throw away foods.
Learn to give out. The rewards for almsgiving is uncountable. You may not know when, where and how the reward will come.

Finally, don't expose or broadcast your charity to attract unnecessary ego. Never expect reward for your kind gesture rather do more and more to touch lives.

Just look around you, and listen to yourself ,
You will see reasons to touch a life
Life is worth living
Touch a life today, you will be glad you did.
BE RICHLY INSPIRED THANKS ,

Okwara, Louis Ifeanyi

BELIEVE ME ! YOU ARE RICHLY BLESSED.
' YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER. "

' Richness is not measured by the amount of money or number of property you have but by the number of people you are able to touch or inspire with the little you have or your words of encouragement "
It really perturbs me when I see some people classifying themselves as poor and as a result, will not have something to offer to the next person you are better off with.
No matter your condition, there are people you are better off. Out of the little you have, endeavour to use it to put smiles to the next person.
If you have a loaf of bread , share it with someone .
If you have ' used " clothes / wears /cars ,etc. don't throw it away , somebody elsewhere may need it.

If you have wisdom or acquired excess education, utilize it well , encourage and inspire others and educate the less privileged ones.

Your left over foods could be repackaged for other peoples consumption. Don't throw away foods.
Learn to give out. The rewards for almsgiving is uncountable. You may not know when, where and how the reward will come.

Finally, don't expose or broadcast your charity to attract unnecessary ego. Never expect reward for your kind gesture rather do more and more to touch lives.

Just look around you, and listen to yourself ,
You will see reasons to touch a life
Life is worth living
Touch a life today, you will be glad you did.
BE RICHLY INSPIRED THANKS ,

Okwara, Louis Ifeanyi

```Embrace the Journey of Lifelong Self-Education
True learning extends far beyond the classroom; education is a continuous, lifelong journey, driven by your own initiative. Don't just rely on formal schooling. Cultivate an insatiable curiosity.
Leverage diverse resources. Watch movies and documentaries to explore interests, and when something truly sparks your curiosity, read about it extensively. The mantra is simple: read. Consistently seeking knowledge on your own terms is paramount.```

NSUBEB Chair Revokes 9 Contracts, To Re-Award To New Contractors
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The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has revoked nine contracts awarded ten months ago by the previous board administration.

Dr. Kassim, who revoked the contracts on Thursday in his office, stated that the contracts were awarded by the previous board administration approximately ten months ago, and the contractors failed to report to the site up to the present moment.

The NSUBEB chairman explained further that the contracts pertain to the 2023 projects, which are more than ten months old, without the various contractors reporting to the site and making efforts to report back to the board. All efforts to reach the affected contractors were unsuccessful.

"On this basis, the following contracts are hereby revoked" he declared.

The contracts include Lot 102N: Renovation of a block of two classrooms with an office awarded to Egya Yahuza Agbokawa Nigerian Limited at JSS Nyanyan Gwamdara, Karu LGA; Lot 110N: Renovation of a block of two classrooms with an office block "C" awarded to Nimus Nigerian Limited at Primary School Ara, Nasarawa LGA, Lot 142N: Construction of Handpump Borehole awarded to A A Jarimi Global Services at Primary School Maiganga, Wamba LGA; Lot 57N: Construction of four compartment toilets (water system) awarded to Nagari Homes Limited at JSS Gadabuke, Toto LGA and Lot 107N: Renovation of a block of two classrooms with an office awarded to Construction Nigerian Limited at Primary, Ashigye, Lafia LGA.

Others Lot 119N: Renovation of a block of three classrooms with two offices awarded to Tramach Nigerian Limited at Primary School Bassa Central, Kokona LGA; Lot 152N: Construction of Handpump Borehole awarded to Sale Muhammad Waziri Ventures at Primary School Gidan Kuje, Keana LGA; Lot 158N: Construction of Handpump Borehole awarded to Tramach Nigerian Limited at Pilot Science Primary School, Ikka, Nassarawa Eggon LGA and Lot 165N: Construction of Handpump Borehole awarded to Al-Babai Dynamic Concept Nigeria Limited at Zainaku Primary School, Umaisha, Toto LGA.

Dr. Kassim urged the 2024 contractors to be mindful of the dates in their award letters and return to the site or face the same action after the expiration of three months starting from the date indicated in their contract award letters.

Jigawa State has made genotype testing compulsory for all intending couples as part of efforts to reduce cases of sickle cell disease.

According to Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the decision is one of several made by the State Executive Council, which also approved major spending on water supply, education and flood control.

```Embrace the Journey of Lifelong Self-Education
True learning extends far beyond the classroom; education is a continuous, lifelong journey, driven by your own initiative. Don't just rely on formal schooling. Cultivate an insatiable curiosity.
Leverage diverse resources. Watch movies and documentaries to explore interests, and when something truly sparks your curiosity, read about it extensively. The mantra is simple: read. Consistently seeking knowledge on your own terms is paramount.```