ABEOKUTA – Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta chapter has crippled academic activities in the institution over unpaid salaries and cooperative deductions by Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
The organized unions in a separate communique issued on Friday in Abeokuta accused Ogun State government of owing them four months’ salary and unremitting their contributory pension scheme.
According to NASU Chairman, Kola Sopade, the union is embarking on the strike action having stay off action on the notice given to the school management which lapse on Friday, 26th April, 2019.
According to Sopade, NASU had explored all internal mechanism to resolve with the state government on the payment of unpaid emoluments of staff.
He said after extensive deliberation, the congress decide to embark on indefinite strike with immediate effect.
Similarly, SSANIP in its communique signed by the Chairman, Olawunmi Musbau and Secretary, Adeboye Oluyinka expressed displeasure over what he described as insensitivity to the plights of staff of the institution despite series of appeals made to the state government on outstanding salaries and deductions.
SSANIP also lamented the incessant loss of life of its members which he attributed to inability to afford hospital bills occasioned by non-payment of salaries.
The SSANIP communique read thus, “consequently after a thorough review of the resolutions /decisions, the congress observed as follows, “the failure of the management / Govering Council of the polytechnic and the state government to pay its members their long overdue salaries and allowances for the month of February and March, 2019.
“Failure of the management / governing council of the polytechnic and the state government to pay its members the salaries and allowances for the month of April, 2019 which is noted is also due for payment. The failure of the management /governing council of the polytechnic and the state government to release all outstanding, union dues, contributory pension fund as well as cooperative deductions.
“The congress expressed displeasure at the above developments which it noted was a show of insensitivity to the plights of staff despite series of appeals and entreaties made by the three unions on campus to the governing council on the issue of payment of outstanding salaries and deductions at several meetings held on the campus of the institution.
“The congress thereafter directed as follows that all its members should proceed on indefinite strike action with immediate effect until all outstanding salaries and allowances as well as all outstanding deductions are fully paid.
“That none of its members should participate in any assignment or activity of the institution while the strike action lasts unless otherwise directed by the congress.”
*Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) Proposes Partnership with Beart & Gibson Group to Empower Youth and Drive Industrial Development in Northeast Nigeria*
The Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) has announced a bold and strategic proposal to partner with Beart & Gibson Group, a globally recognized leader in manufacturing and engineering, to launch a large-scale empowerment and industrial development initiative targeting Nigeria’s Northeast region.
This groundbreaking collaboration was the focal point of a high-level meeting between the NAUB management and a delegation from Beart & Gibson Group, led by Dr. Shelly U. Amos, Regional Director for West Africa, and Esv. Ashem Musa Jacob, Nominee for Beart & Gibson Group.
The proposed partnership is designed to provide practical, skill-based training in several key areas crucial to modern industrial and technological development.
These include:
1. Engineering and manufacturing (including assembly and production of devices and appliances).
2. IT and digital skills Software development and cybersecurity
3. Digital marketing
4. Entrepreneurship and business planning
5. Financial literacy and startup development
6. Modern agricultural practices and agribusiness management.
Speaking on the importance of the initiative, NAUB Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawan Buratai, emphasized that the partnership represents more than just a skills program. “This partnership presents our commitment to providing students with real-world skills that align with national priorities.
It is a vital step towards the industrial realization of the Northeast,” Prof. Buratai said.
According to the proposal, the collaboration aims to enrich NAUB’s academic curriculum with industry-relevant content, enhance graduate employability, and foster sustainable economic growth across the region. The long-term vision is to transform the Northeast into a hub for industrial innovation, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship.
If approved and implemented, the NAUB-Beart & Gibson partnership could become a model for strategic academia-industry collaboration in Nigeria, serving as a catalyst for regional development and national progress.
Server Glitch Shatters UTME Dreams: JAMB Admits Error, 380,000 Candidates to Resit Exams
A devastating technical oversight and human error have forced Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to invalidate the 2025 UTME results of 379,997 candidates across Lagos and the South-East, sparking public outrage, calls for resignation, and growing demand for accountability.
At an emergency technical review on Wednesday at JAMB’s Abuja headquarters, Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede broke down in tears as he addressed the fallout from the mishap, admitting that the problem stemmed from the incomplete deployment of a critical server update—a mistake that severely distorted results for nearly 400,000 candidates in 157 exam centres.
“This incident was neither a system failure nor administrative manipulation, but an outright human error,” the board declared.
According to the report presented, JAMB’s server patch—which supported new innovations in the 2025 exam—was correctly implemented in the Kaduna (KAD) server cluster but not deployed to the Lagos (LAG) cluster, which services Lagos and the entire South-East. The result: a massive answer validation mismatch that rendered scores invalid.
A collaborative review with Educare Technical Team, JAMB’s independent IT partner, revealed that over 14,000 logs from affected centres displayed severe inconsistencies, with audit trails confirming systemic malfunction—not student failure.
The fallout is massive:
65 centres (206,610 candidates) affected in Lagos
92 centres (173,387 candidates) affected in the South-East
379,997 total candidates to resit the UTME, starting Friday, May 16
The registrar stated affected students will receive SMS notifications to their registered numbers. He took full responsibility, stating:
“Please. Thank you. I am sorry. These are not just words—I accept full responsibility.”
Public Reactions: Resignation Calls Mount
Despite Oloyede’s emotional apology, pressure is building. On social media, Nigerians are calling for his resignation:
@jacobsule: “Oloyede should step aside immediately for an independent investigation.”
@MrGatsby: “Oloyede should please resign. This is disgraceful.”
@abolajijnr: “Someone has died over this. He should be in jail already.”
Parents Demand Clarity on Withheld Results
The scandal deepened as parents of under-16 candidates decried JAMB’s refusal to release their children’s results.
“Why traumatize these children? They wrote the exams, let them see their scores!” cried Mrs. Abiodun Ashimolowo.
The Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (PTA) praised JAMB’s transparency but demanded a full list of affected candidates and more clarity on the exact technical failures.
“Were these computer bugs or personnel errors? We want full transparency,” said PTA President Danjuma Haruka.
As nearly 400,000 students prepare to retake one of Nigeria’s most critical exams, the credibility of JAMB hangs in the balance. While Oloyede’s emotional apology has earned some praise for transparency, others insist only full accountability and reform will restore trust in the system.
Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia Shines Bright with Honours Degree from University of Pretoria
Pretoria – May 5, 2025
In a vibrant and heartwarming celebration held at the University of Pretoria on Monday, May 5, 2025, Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia proudly graduated with an Honours degree in Public Administration and Management.
Dressed in academic regalia and beaming with pride, Hlavutelo walked across the graduation stage to thunderous applause from her family, friends, and fellow graduates. The event was a joyful culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
Her parents, visibly emotional and proud, described the moment as one of the happiest of their lives. “We are overwhelmed with joy,” said her mother. “Watching our daughter achieve this milestone is a dream come true.”
The colourful ceremony, filled with music, traditional attire, and jubilant celebrations, marked a significant chapter in Hlavutelo’s academic journey. She expressed gratitude to her family, lecturers, and peers for their unwavering support, adding that she hopes to use her qualification to serve her community and contribute to ethical governance in South Africa.
Baloyi Hlavutelo Locreetia’s achievement stands as an inspiration to many young South Africans, reminding them that with determination and support, anything is possible.
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