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Governor Sanwo-Olu offers scholarships to two girls running errands for their parent during school hours (Video)

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has promised to grant scholarships to two girls found running errands during school hours.

In a Twitter thread yesterday, Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant to the governor, said Sanwo-Olu was on his way to an event when he stopped his convoy to speak to the girls.

Gawat said the girls, whose names are Suwebat Husseini and Amarachi Chinedu, were on their way to “deliver buckets of peeled beans and pepper” to a vendor.

“Governor Jide Sanwoolu on his way to an official function today, momentarily halted his convoy to attend to a disturbing situation. It was a sight of two underage girls on an errand for a bean cake vendor during school hours,” Gawat wrote on Twitter.

“Time was 11am; the girls were expected to be in school. But, both Amarachi Chinedu, 9, and Suwebat Husseini, 12, were forced to skip school by their parents in order to serve some domestic assistance.

“The girls were going to deliver buckets of peeled beans and pepper to a grinder when the governor sighted them at Anthony Village. It was a glance that presented a discomforting image for Mr gov, who revved his convoy to a stop to find out the reason the girls were not in school.

“Amarachi’s story [made] the governor shudder throughout the encounter. Her mother is a teacher, but was not allowed to go to school because her parents could not afford the current session’s tuition fees. Amarachi would have to miss a school year because of this reason.

“Suwebat’s mother is the bean cake seller for whom the girls were running an errand. Her parents, who are Jigawa state indigenes, relocated to Lagos months back. Suwebat’s four male siblings were all in school at the time she was stopped on the road by the governor.

“But her parents preferred she stayed back home to help with some domestic chores. The decisions taken by girls’ parents, Sanwo-Olu said, could rob the little ones of their innocence, their future and put them at a disadvantage among their peers. The governor stressed that his encounter with the girls left his heart bleeding.

“Coincidentally, the governor was on his way to formally launch the Social Welfare Integrated Programme (SWIP) Initiative – a partnership between Government agencies and the private sector to standardise welfare administration for the vulnerable children, elders and those suffering mental disorders – when he saw the two girls roaming the street at school hours.

“Salvaging the situation, Sanwo-Olu, at the scene, told the girls he would personally take up the responsibility for their education and upbringing, promising to enrol them in school to continue with their education. The governor’s decision had been communicated to the girls’ parents.”

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FG reinstates Ikechebelu as UNIZIK acting VC

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The federal government has reinstated Joseph Ikechebelu as the acting vice-chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra state.

Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, permanent secretary at the federal ministry of education, announced Ikechebelu’s reinstatement in a letter issued on Thursday.

“Sequel to the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, vide letter Ref: PRES/84/EDU/10 dated 18th November, 2024 nullifying the appointment of Prof. Benard Ifeanyi Odoh as the 7th substantive vice chancellor of the university who was illegally appointed by the dissolved 10th Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, I am pleased to convey the approval of the Honourable Minister to reinstate you as the acting vice chancellor of the university with immediate effect,” the letter reads.

“Consequently, you are directed to take charge of the administration of the university.”

The letter directed Ikechebelu to oversee the university’s administration and refer matters requiring council approval to the education minister until a new governing council is established.

The federal government also reinstated Victor Modebelu as the university’s acting registrar.

Modebelu had previously served in the role before being replaced by Rosemary Nwokike, whose appointment was terminated on Wednesday.

BACKGROUND

In June 2024, Ikechebelu was appointed acting vice-chancellor of the 33-year-old institution.

However, in July, the university’s 10th governing council controversially replaced him with Bernard Odoh.

The council, chaired by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, was accused of bypassing proper procedures to appoint Odoh.

TINUBU DISSOLVES GOVERNING COUNCIL

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu dissolved the university’s governing council over allegations of illegal appointments.

The council members removed include Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Amioleran Osahon, and Funsho Oyeneyin.

Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said the government intervened after reports of illegal practices by the council.

“The government stepped in following reports that the council illegally appointed a vice-chancellor, bypassing established guidelines,” Onanuga said.

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Tinubu approves leadership swap at FUOYE, Lokoja university

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate swap of the pro-chancellors and chairmen of the governing councils for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), and Federal University, Lokoja.

In the reshuffling, Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), who currently serves as the pro-chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, will take over at FUOYE.

A statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Kayode Ojo, who previously held a similar position at FUOYE, will now assume the role at Lokoja.

“This strategic change is part of President Tinubu’s initiative to foster diversity and national cohesion in the management of the country’s universities,” the statement added.

Earlier, the president dissolved the governing board of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra state, over the appointment of an “unqualified VC”.

Tinubu also approved the removal of Bernard Odoh, the new vice chancellor, and Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar.

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Tinubu dissolves UNIZIK governing council over appointment of ‘unqualified VC’

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra state.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu also approved the removal of Bernard Odoh, the new vice chancellor, and Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar.

The council, led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Amioleran Osahon, and Funsho Oyeneyin.

“The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process,” the statement reads.

“After the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address tensions between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the 23-year-old institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process.”

In another development, Tinubu also approved the removal of Ohieku Muhammed Salami as pro-chancellor and chair of the governing council of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue state.

“This decision followed Salami’s illegal actions, including suspending the Vice-Chancellor without following proper procedures,” the statement adds.

“Despite a call from the Federal Ministry of Education to revoke the suspension, Salami refused to comply.

“Instead, he allegedly resorted to abusive and threatening behaviour toward the Ministry’s Directors, including the Permanent Secretary.”

He said the primary responsibility of university councils is to ensure the smooth running of university activities in line with the laws that establish them.

The president warned university councils not to create distractions as his government works to improve the country’s education system.

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