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OGUN INAUGURATES COMMITTEES ON MAUSTECH, OGUNPOLY,TASCE

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          Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed dismay at the inability of the Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology (MAUSTECH) to take off, two years after it was established.

          Governor Abiodun, who stated this at his office in Abeokuta while inaugurating the panel on MAUSTECH and Ogun State Polytechnic (OGUNPOLY), also expressed worry over the uncertainty surrounding the survival of the old Polytechnic.

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      “What is befuddling is that two years down the lane, even if one could pardon the inability  of the new University to take off, the uncertainty surrounding the survival of the old Polytechnic could not be ignored”, he said.

       The Governor described education as the pride industry of the State, saying, to achieve the mission of building the State together, it was expedient for his administration to give qualitative education to the youths.

        He said the Committee was set up to look into all issues surrounding the sustainability of both MAUSTECH and OGUNPOLY, adding that his administration would also beam it searchlight into other sub-sectors of education in the State.

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    “While the Committee is to holistically review the status, viability and sustainability of these institutions, it is also expected to recommend operational modalities for these institutions, after interfacing with stakeholders in the education sector”, the Governor stated.

        The terms of reference of the Committee, according to the Governor are; identify issues and challenges related to the establishment and operations of the two institutions, determine the viability and sustainability of the institutions on a long time basis, identify any other issues related to the objectives of the assignment and make recommendations for consideration.

          Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Segun Awonusi, thanked the State Government for the confidence reposed in them, adding that they would key into the administration’s passion for the reform in the education sector.

          Other members of the Committee are; Alhaji Waheed Kadiri, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa, Dr. Abiodun Oluseye, Barr. Abeeb Wale Ajayi, Mr. H.O. Ayoade, while Dr. Waheed Olanloye will serve as the secretary.

          The Committee has eight weeks to submit its report 

           Meanwhile, Ogun State government says it was putting machinery in place to reverse the misfortune confronting its first College of Education, Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu.

          The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun stated this when he inaugurated the panel on Tai Solarin College of Education at his office in Abeokuta, decried the current state of the College which was the pride of the State in the past, charging the Committee to identify the challenges confronting the institution and come up with implementable solutions to move the school forward.

          Responding, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Kamal Balogun, while thanking the Governor for the opportunity given them to serve the State, said with the Calibre of people in the Committee, they were ready to do a thorough job that would help in restoring the lost glory of the College.

          The Committee’s terms of reference are; assess the current status of the institution, with a view to ascertaining or otherwise of its objectives for the establishment, as well as the observance of the law that established it

           Identify challenges militating against the attainment of the objectives for the establishment of the institution, review the relationship between various organs and critical stakeholders of the institution and the quality of leadership being provided.

  Examine financial management of the institution and determine whether the funds from the various sources have been Prudently applied, determine actual staff on nominal roll, their existence, relevance qualifications and suggest way to reduce personnel cost, among others.

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Why are you running away, Is EFCC a dragon or phyton? – Prophet Ikuru mocks Yahaya Bello

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The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has mocked the former governor of Kogi state,Yaya Bello,who has been placed on the wanted list of EFCC to stop running away and submit himself for clarifications since EFCC is not a dragon or python that swallows people.

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The handsome prophet believes that Bello is currently on the run because he knows that he’s guilty of the charges against him.He said at his residence in Ikeja yesterday ” I don’t know why Yaya Bello is running away from EFCC if his hands are clean,for God sake,EFCC is not a dragon or python that swallows people,he should be courageous to submit himself to them,if his hands are clean,why run?”

The prophet Thanked the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for empowering the body with the necessary powers to go after those who has swindled and looted the common wealth of the people.

Finally,he commended the chairman of EFCC for the bold steps the organisation is taking in order to help recover the looted resources of the Nigerian nation.He encouraged the chairman to continue with his good works,he urged him not to be afraid because he’s praying for him and nothing evil will happen to him.

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SHALINA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF TRUST, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN AFRICA

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In celebration of its 40 years in Africa, a leading Afro-focused multinational company, Shalina Healthcare has reiterated its commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare in Africa. Declaring this in Lagos on Friday at the event to wrap up the company’s 2023/24 financial year and celebrate its 40 years of its existence, the Chief Commercial Officer, West Africa of the company, Arun Raj said the company “is determined to continually fulfill its corporate mission of making quality products available to every African at affordable prices.

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According to him;  ” It has been 40 years of trust in Africa and these 40 years,  the people of the continent have also reciprocated the trust in our quality products and healthcare delivery.”

Also, in his corporate presentation as well as new financial year projection, the Head, Corporate Marketing of the Company, Folorunso Alaran said; “the Company is building on the trust Africans have in its products and services over the year and is committed to healthy Africa.  It has been forty years of available, affordable and quality products for Africans.”

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In the words of Mr. Nirmal Jain CEO Shalina consumer Global,

“At Shalina, we believe that every African must have access to good products.  And for the last forty years, we have been trusted for our quality products. And more so, through our many initiatives and healthcare interventions, Shalina has continually raised the bar in healthcare delivery.”

Speaking further, Mr. Debajeet Mukherjee CEO Shalina Pharma Global, posited that; “despite the prevailing economic challenges, we do not waver in delivering our corporate purposes of available, affordable and quality health products. It is our belief that economic challenges should not hinder people’s access to quality healthcare.  Either the economy is good or bad, it shouldn’t affect the lives of the people in an adverse way. Despite the fact that some companies are leaving Nigeria, we are expanding our team in the country.  This is because we have trust and believe in Nigeria.”

In her own presentation at the event, the Company’s Managing Director, Nigeria ,  Opeyemi Akinyele said the company “is focused to become number one brand in Nigeria and continually promote the best of healthcare delivery in the country. ”

“Through our products, activities and interventions we have been doing greatly to ensure that quality healthcare is available and affordable for every citizen. And this is a promise that will remain unbroken ” She said.

Appreciating the members of staff of the company for their commitment and supporting roles in the company, Akinleye said “without you, your roles and efforts, we won’t be here and the successes recorded in the out gone year won’t be possible.  We also rely on your continuous support and commitment in the new year. ”

Meanwhile as part of the company’s end of year activities, many staff members were given awards of excellence in different categories for 2023/24 financial year.  Amongst them were  Lasisi Abiodun, Best Pharma Delegate,  Lawal Abubskar,  Best Medical Delegate,  Ruth Adesua Adewoye,  Best Regional Manager Pharma,  Ganiyu Lateef,  Best CVD Delegate, Mercy Omoji, Best Regional Manager, Consumer, Uzuma Pascal,  Best Zonal Manager, (Global) and  Juliet Ngozi Edward,  Best Consumer Delegate Global .  Winners in other categories included Sandeep Sahu, Folorunso Alaran, Emeka Adimoha, Chiuba Nwaosu among others.

Shalina Healthcare which began its business in Africa in DR Congo in 1984 made entry to Nigeria 25years ago.  It currently has about 2500 staffs globally out of whom 2000 are in Africa.

 

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THE PROPHETIC HALL OF FAME: How I ended “sit at home” in the East, Prophet Godwin Ikuru speaks

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By Collins Nkwocha

One of the major problems of the Eastern region was the “sit at home” menace which crippled business activities in the entire Eastern region; several lives have been lost in the process of enforcing this as the enforcers have always been very cruel and wicked, killing anyone who refuses to obey the order.

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Disturbed by the cruelty of the enforcers and how many lives that have been lost through this act, the prophetic Hall of Fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos,made a public declaration that “sit at home” was going to be over in the East.

People didn’t believe it when he said it, everyone believed that only the release of Nnamdi Kanu was going to end “sit at home” in the East.prophet Ikuru said that it would stop even while Kanu is still in detention.

Today,”sit at home” has ended in the East, people now go about their normal businesses on Monday.Today, the dreaded “sit at home” enforcers are nowhere to be found, you can do anything or carry out any business activity of your choice on monday because God has honoured the word of his prophet.

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Prophet Godwin Ikuru is one of the best prophets in Nigeria,he remains a major part of the ruling party in Nigeria.He is the major prophet that brought the president to power .

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