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Sanwo-Olu Launches Project Zero To Address Out Of School Menace

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Lagos State Government launched an initiative tagged “Project Zero” to provide succour to school children and increase accessibility to basic education in the State.

Project Zero, which is a collaborative effort between the State Government, through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and organised private sector, will provide a school bag with School Uniform, Sandals, a pair of socks, writing materials and exercise books for school pupils to encourage and stimulate their interest in learning.

Speaking at the launch of the initiative held within the premises of the State Universal Basic Education Board Office at Maryland, Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat decried the rate of out of school pupils across the country.

He maintained that the outbreak of COVID-19 and its attendant effects had further discouraged learning among pupils coupled with economic effect of the pandemic on the parents, saying that “With the assured support of our partners, Project Zero will bring pupils on the brink of dropout back to school. Our activities shall commence with the tracking and identification of children who have dropped out or with a high risk of dropping out of school”.

The Governor commended the initiative by the organised private sector coming together to partner with the State Government to uplift the standard of education in the State.

He said, “I also appreciate you for the confidence you have reposed in us as government, to achieve our dream of an all-inclusive quality basic education. I must admit that your far-reaching donations and services will in no little way bring excitement and fulfillment to lives of many children who otherwise might have been deprived of basic education owing to varying reasons and circumstances beyond their control”.

In her remarks, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo thanked Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for willing to give substantial resources of the State to education and for his commitment to the delivery of quality education, particularly for investing in the EKOEXCEL.

The Commissioner berated the failure of our social system, which has led to the menace of hoodlums in our society, and called on all to join hands with the government to tackle the out-of-school children menace in Lagos, adding that every child deserves access to quality learning.

Recalling the positive impact of the Eko Excel initiative of the government, she stated that one of the objectives of Eko Excel initatives, which is to ensure that every child should be able to read from Primary One, was a huge success.

The Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Mr. Yinka Ogundimu, acknowledged the need for initiatives like Project Zero, noting that there is a need for more similar partnership as the government cannot do it alone.

He bemoaned the rate of decadence in the society, stressing that the situation is not irredeemable if necessary efforts and policies are implemented, revealing that the Assembly and the Executive arm of government have already set machinery in motion to guarantee quality education as evidence in the proposed 2021 Budget.

The Executive Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King extolled the passion of the Governor for the sector and the priority accorded quality education, maintaining that quality education is not only the best gift every child should have but it has now become the right of every child that is backed by law.

Alawiye-King disclosed that children of school age now have no reason to stay at home with the support already being shown by different stakeholders within the education sector to encourage learning.

He assured all education stakeholders that every contribution realised for the project will be used for the purpose of ensuring that every child of school age has no reason to be away from school.

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Fake University Degree Holders Soon To Be Fished Out And Arrested – Minister Of Education Announces

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April 3, 2024

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The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Tuesday, said security agencies will go after individuals with fake university certificates in the country.

According to the minister, the individuals will be tracked after the committee set up by the Federal Government to investigate the activities of university certificate racketeers in the country submits its report.

The Federal Government had set up an Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling to probe the activities of certificate racketeers following an investigative report published by Daily Nigerian which exposed the activities of degree mills in the Benin Republic.

The investigative report, which exposed the illegalities perpetrated by some tertiary institutions in the West African countries, led to the Nigerian government placing a ban on the accreditation and evaluation of degrees from Benin Republic and Togo.

The committee set up by the Federal Government was also tasked with investigating Nigerian private universities established in the last 15 years. Recently, the committee invited memoranda from the public. Selected members of the committee also visited institutions in the Benin Republic.

While speaking at the first quarterly citizens engagement in Abuja on Tuesday, the education minister, Mamman, said;

“On the issue of the fake degrees, we set up a committee and we expect them to submit their reports soon. Once the report is submitted, I can assure you that individuals with fake certificates will be apprehended. They will be tracked by security agencies.”

Also speaking at the engagement, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, noted that the quarterly citizenship engagement was aimed at creating awareness of the activities of the ministry.

He noted that the engagement would “ also promote mutual understanding with stakeholders and citizens, build and sustain public trust, and improve transparency and accountability in the sector.”

“Worthy of mention is that this engagement also aims to improve efficiency and streamline government operations by identifying and addressing bottlenecks,” Sununu said.

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Stakeholders Head To Enugu For First South East Educators Conference

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Stakeholders in the education circle are warming up for the maiden edition of Southeast Educators’ Conference 2024(SEEC’24).

The two-day SEEC’24 scheduled to hold 18th & 19th, April 2024 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu under theme: Future-‘Focused Learning – Igniting the Competitive Edge’

Promises to host key players in the education sector with a potential attendance of over 500 delegates.
The conference will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, covering topics ranging from holistic learning approaches to cutting-edge technology integration.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Mrs Doris Chinedu-Okoro,CEO, Evergreen Group, said SEEC’24 is the first of its kind in the Southeast region, presenting a historic opportunity for stakeholders to pioneer positive change in the local education sector.
“It brings together diverse perspectives and innovative ideas,fostering collaboration and networking among educators and stakeholders.
Hundreds of delegates will be in attendance.
“SEEC’24 is dedicated to exploring transformative practices, emphasising holistic learning, technology integration, globalcitizenship, life-long learning, and community engagement”, she said.

Mr. Osita Chidioka, the former Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, who recently launched an online mentorship and leadership programme for Nigerian youths named Mekaria Mentorship Programme (MMP) Foundation Course, will deliver the keynote at SEEC’24.

Prof. Pieter Verdegem; Dr. Joy Isa, Mrs. Bukola Adewuiyi, Lady Uju Dike, Fr. John Njorteah, Alex Onyia, Rotimi Eyitayo, Rhoda Odigboh, Elfrida Diete-Spiff Omole, Dr. ChibuezeLawrence Ofobuike, Ify Obidi-Essien, Dr. Abimbola Ogundere, Angelina Ikeako, Odetola Ebenezer Israel and OgochukwuOnyia, are some of the speakers lined up for the event.

The Evergreen Group CEO added that the conference thrives on a vision to create a dynamic platform that equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact on the educational landscape of South-Eastern Nigeria.

SEEC’24 is open to School Owners, Heads of Schools (Public and Private), Educational Stakeholders, Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Investors, Startups, and others in the education ecosystem.
“Participants will have the opportunity to engage in two full days of conference sessions, diving deep into the future of Education.
“There will be ample networking opportunities with school leaders from across the geopolitical zone and beyond.
“The evening Gala Night promises a delightful atmosphere for dancing, dining, wining, and fostering deeper connections in a relaxed setting”, she further explained.

Registration is N100,000 via: https://bit.ly/3uTcv9e

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VDL: Essay Contest Alert For Senior Secondary School Students In Nigeria. Interesting Prizes For Winners Attached

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If you are a secondary School student in the senior category (SS1 – SS3) in Nigeria, Here is your chance to showcase your writing prowess in the “Values for daily living ESSAY CONTEST”

The VDL has set out in full motion to reward students who are eager to unleash their academic brilliance and challenge their inner strength.

This opportunity serves as a way to give back to the society by not only inculcating the values needed for a better society, But by additionally encouraging students to let their inner lights shine even brighter.

With the VDL Essay contest, Winners get to take home a whooping sum of;
₦500,000 For the student in place of the 1st Position,

₦300,000 For the student in place of the 2nd position, And

₦200,000 For the student in place of the 3rd position.

And it gets even better as the prize doesn’t just end here.
Winners will enjoy numerous benefits that will expose and propel them to a more beautiful journey ahead.

So what are you waiting for?

Are you a parent, A guardian, A teacher, A friend, Whoever you are, Share the Goodnews around and tell a friend to tell another friend.
Get that eligible student(s) registered as soon as possible as registrations will be ending on the 28th of February 2024.

To register and submit your essay, Visit the website by clicking on the link displayed on the Eflyer.

Please carefully read through the instructions on the website before registering.

Seize this moment to make your Narrative count!

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