Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has been sworn in as the chairperson of the governing council for Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, Anambra.

Chukwuma Soludo, the state governor, swore in Onyeali-Ikpe alongside other council members at the government house in Awka.

Onyeali-Ikpe, who has over three decades of experience in the banking sector, is the managing director and CEO of Fidelity Bank.

She is a graduate of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu and the University of Liverpool in the UK.

Soludo said Onyeali-Ikpe was appointed based on her credentials demonstrating corporate leadership.

He said her appointment is in line with the government’s efforts to reposition the Nwafor Orizu College as a leading institution for teacher education and professional development.

Four others individuals including Cele Aguruo, Fidelis Nweke, Uju Dibua, and Rex Kanu were sworn in as council members.

Justina Anyadiegwu was appointed provost, Edith Nwoye the acting registrar, and Anthony Aniebo the acting bursar.

Chioma Azubike was appointed as the acting librarian, Nnamdi Onyili as the director of works, Urewuchi Udolisa as staff representative, and Benny Egbunonu as PRO.

The event featured the official swearing of oath of office and oath of allegiance.

Among those in attendance were the chief of staff to the governor Ernest Ezeajughi, the attorney general Sylvia Ifemeje, the chief of protocol/deputy chief of staff Chinedu Nwoye, and the special adviser to the governor on legal matters Tochukwu Nweke.

Soludo asked the newly appointed staffers to introduce disruptive ideas that would bring about sustainable change in the institution.

The Kano State Government has approved Sunday, September 15, 2024, as the new resumption date for all boarding public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session.

Pupils and students in day schools across the state will resume on Monday, September 16th, 2024.

Recall that the state Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, announced on Saturday, September 7, the postponement of the school resumption date.

A statement on Thursday by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kiru, urged parents/guardians of students to take note of the new resumption date to ensure compliance.

It also advised students to avoid bringing any illegal items to school, such as knives or razors, and to obey the school rules and regulations.

The statement reiterated the commitment of the administration under the leadership Alhaji Abba Yusuf to ensure that every child has access to a quality education.

“The government is taking positive steps toward creating a conducive learning environment that will inspire and empower our students to excel academically, ” the statement said.

However, the statement urged people of the state to continue cooperating with the ministry, assuring them that the government is taking all necessary steps to ensure an effective teaching and learning environment.

While wishing students, pupils, and their teachers a successful new academic year, the statement said the ministry would conduct routine monitoring to ensure staff punctuality and efficiency.

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged the victimisation of some of its members in some public universities.

NAN reports that Jurbe Molwus, the chairperson of UNIJOS ASUU, spoke at a news conference on Tuesday in Jos.

He accused the Lagos State University (LASU) in Ojo, Kogi State University (KSU) in Anyingba, and Ebonyi State University (EBSU) in Abakaliki of victimising lecturers.

Others also accused included Ambrose Ali University (AAU) in Ekpoma, the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) in Imo, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Igbariam.

The chairperson alleged that some victimised lecturers had their appointments either illegally terminated or suspended.

He said some others were denied promotion or had their salaries withheld.

“At LASU, there has been a running battle against our union which manifested in the victimisation of some leaders,” Molwus said.

“Due to the unpatriotic actions of the state government, KSU Anyigba is today a shadow of itself. It has fallen short of the dreams of its founding fathers with our members being punished without any offence.

“At FUTO, the vice-chancellor has continued to punish our faithful members because of their patriotic stance against the illegal appointment of Dr. Isa Pantami to the rank of a professor.

“Our secretariat at COOU is under lock and key and our members are prevented from holding meetings. Their salaries have been withheld for over a year.

“Some of them have been suspended mainly because they are against the violation of academic standard in the university.

“In all of these, our members have suffered and still suffering untold hardship.”

Molwus said the continuous victimisation of ASUU members is responsible for the current brain drain in Nigerian universities.

The chairperson called on the judiciary to speedily dispense justice on matters concerning ASUU members currently before them.