Education
Stakeholders advise on used of data collation in Education in Nigeria
By Ifeoma Ikem
Prof. Stephen Oyebade, a lecturer at the Department of Higher Education Management, University of Lagos, has decried the inadequate data in our educational system.
He said this during a two-day training program on “Supply Side Implementers of Basic Education” in Lagos, organised by Human Development initiatives (NGO).
Oyebade, said lack of enough data and facilities was a major challenge in our school system but urged relevant bodies to make effective use of present day technology to achieved a lot.
According to him, Nigeria has the largest number of out of school children but with enough data collation, it would be able to know their numbers and plan for good development in the country.
“We don’t know how many children are out of school; we don’t know where they are or where to find them or fix them into the system.
“The implication is that with so many institutions, we continue to roll in ignorance, and yet our population is not educated.
“We are in an era of accountability and without enough data on our educational system; we can’t know the number of children who are out of school.
“How can we now make things better, especially in the era of Coronavirus that now required us to provide certain things for schools to resume without proper data.
“How will Nigeria now take off from the post COVID-19 era and still be able to answer its name in the Committee of Nation?
He reiterated that the two days training was going to bring a lasting solution to our educational system in Nigeria on how to better implement policies to avoid future occurrences.
“Also, I will recommend the need to fund education appropriately and visit schools and see what the schools need instead of looking for middlemen who will report to the government” he said.
Hon Sherifat Abiodun Adedoyin, a Permanent Board member in charge of School Curriculum Universal Basic Education Board said that data collation is very important for future learning.
“We need to improve on digitalization in knowledge learning. It helps a lot especially during this pandemic as our pupils were all engaged in online learning.
I commend the efforts of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Human Development Initiatives (HDI) who assisted us with transistor radio and other devices to reach out to our pupils in riverine areas to teach them through e-learning all through the lockdown.
The Executive Director, Human Development Initiative, Mrs Olufunso Owasanoye said the pandemic had revealed the weakness in the nation’s education sector, adding that all hands must be on deck to strengthen what we have on ground.
According to her, we should be able to handle, not only the pandemic, but to also ensure that as government is trying, encourage learning through virtual education, quality of education is sacrifice.
She said that the initiatives has to support the handlers of basic education in Nigeria to sustain the tempo in achieving quality basic education in a post COVID-19 Nigeria.
“The training is to have a holistic approach to basic education development as eclipsed in the MacArthur Foundation on Nigeria, Sandwich Strategy. “In order to ensure that the ultimate goal is achieved, it is important to adapt to the new norm by being innovative and flexible in our approach.
Also, Dr Saheed Ibikunle, a member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), said that teaching would not be the same again in schools, because of the pandemic experience.
Ibikunle urged teachers to embrace the new system in term of teaching.
On his part, Johnson Ibidapo, the Program Officer, Human Development Initiatives, identified some shortcomings in the nation’s educational sector noting that their major concern is quality education and training.
In her remarks, Mrs Eyitope Aladejana, Project Manager, LASUBEB, commended the HDI for organising the training programme for stakeholders in the education sector.
Bottomline Media Set To Host Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024
Sahara Weekly Reports That All is now set for the much awaited Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024, scheduled to take place on Thursday November 28, 2024 at The Life Theological Seminary Center, Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria.
Chief Host:
Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina,
Executive Chairman,
Ikorodu Local Government Area
Speakers:
Keynote Speaker: Pastor Olufemi Adefolarin Oshin
Pastor is charge of RCCG, Jesus Partners Assembly, LP 98 – Eruwen, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Special Guest Speaker: Hon. Folashade Olabanji Oba
Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State.
Guest Speaker: Mrs Owenaze Blessing Ella
Director, Unique Prella School, Ikorodu Lagos
Symposium: Lead Discussants
Princess Mulikat Fehintola Sanni, CEO, Mulifelong Motors
SP Ayuba Tunni Umma, PPRO Zone 2 Police Zonal Command, Onikan Lagos Nigeria
Pastor Prof. Durodola Olujide Ajani, Head of Schools, Dobar Group of Schools
Guests Of Honor:
Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Lagos State Commissioner For Basic and Secondary Education.
Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA. lkorodu East Senatorial District
Hon. Babajimi Benson, Federal House Of Representatives, Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan, member Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu constituency 1
Moshood Aro, Member Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu State Constituency 2
Royal Father Of The Day:
HRM Oba Kebiru Adewale Shotobi
The AYANGBURE Of Ikorodu Kingdom
About The Summit
The Ikorodu School Summit & Awards is aimed at bringing together all stakeholders, including the administrators, school proprietors, community leaders, teachers, students, religious leaders, government officials, parents, security agencies, etc, under the same atmosphere to address the root causes of moral decadence in the society.
Theme: Education Beyond The School
Classroom: Addressing The Root Causes Of Moral Decadence In The Society
According to the convener of the summit, Arthur Igbolaju Richard who doubles as the publisher of Bottomline News Magazine online, the aim of this school summit is to promote education beyond the school classroom, and to help tackle the issue of moral decadence amongst our young population.
The summit will also recognize with awards deserving members of the society who have distinguished themselves by using their positions and resources to advance the development and advancement of education, and also those who have played excellent and exemplary role in building and developing the society.
Chrisland University Forges Strategic Partnership with ICSAN
Sahara Weekly Reports That In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and academic excellence, Chrisland University hosted a formal event marking the signing of a landmark Linkage Agreement with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).
The ceremony, which was held at the Senate Chamber of the University, commenced with an inspiring opening address by the Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Professor Chinedum Peace Babalola, who emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between academia and professional bodies to equip students with essential leadership and administrative skills.
While speaking on the opportunities that will accrue through the programs, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the institute, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, assured the University that the students and staff would benefit through the practical insights that will be brought to bear by the Governance experts. The President of ICSAN further highlighted the shared vision and commitment towards advancing governance and professional ethics in Nigeria.
The event culminated in the formal signing of the Linkage Agreement, symbolizing a promising partnership poised to offer students enriched learning experiences and greater access to professional development opportunities.
This collaboration is set to drive innovation and career readiness and contribute to the overall intellectual growth of Chrisland University staff and students.
ICSAN is an offshoot of the International professional body with its headquarters in London and associations in Commonwealth countries. The Institute is a member of the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA). The Geneva-registered global organization is the global voice of corporate secretaries and governance professionals.
This linkage agreement will allow providing professional training and certification to our undergraduate students in the disciplines of Law, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, and Accounting.
The collaboration may also extend to providing training and certification to staff in the University Community in the areas of Corporate Governance and Administration, Corporate Secretaryship, and Corporate Financial Management.
Ajadi Commends Reversal Of Age Limit For WASCE, NECO
Sahara Weekly Reports That A leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Olufemi Ajadi has commended the Federal Government for reversing itself on the 18 years minimum age to sit West Africa School Certificate Examinations, (WASCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
He said: “This decision has portrayed President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a listening one.” However, Ajadi told the Federal Government to reverse the fuel pump hike which has piled more pressure on the suffering masses.
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, had announced that beginning from the next academic session, students below 18 years will not be allowed to sit for WAEC and NECO, a decision that was greeted with condemnation by many Nigerians, including Ajadi.
He had urged the government not to implement such a policy in the interest of many youths who are already in Senior Secondary Schools and may have to sit at home for many years to reach the age of 18.
On Friday, the Minister of State for Education Tanko Sununu said the government never restricted the age for students to sit for WAEC and NECO to 18 years.
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