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OAU mourns late Yoruba spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin, describes death as tragic

The Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, has described the death of Afenifere Spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, as not only tragic but a monumental loss to the Country, the human rights community and OAU.

A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the OAU community received the sudden demise of Odumakin with shock and disbelief, adding that he died when his wealth of experience was most needed to chart a new path for the overall development of Nigeria.

Graduated from the Department of English Language, Obafemi Awolowo University, in 1989, Yinka Odumakin was a vibrant Student activist, a mass mobiliser, a great orator and the Public Relations Officer of the Students Unions.

As an Alumnus, he assisted the Faculty of Arts in raising funds for a few projects that were of immense benefits to the staff and students.

The Vice Chancellor, then, prayed that the Lord Almighty would grant him eternal rest and his wife, family, friends, associates and Afenifere the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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JUST IN: Poly Ibadan staff embark on indefinite strike action

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that staff members of Polytechnic Ibadan have embarked on strike action over non implementation of minimum wage.

The resolution to embark on strike action was reached at the meeting held by joint action committee of academic and non academic staff.

The Chairman of SSANIP, Abiodun Abegunde in his opening remarks commended the workers for their steadfastness so far and noted that the issue must be fought to a logical conclusion. He noted that different efforts have been employed to resolve the impasse to no avail. He noted that the wage structure being demanded by the Unions is even lower than that being enjoyed by sister institutions in other states.

The Chairman of NASU, in his submission, noted that the Governing Council itself was incapacitated by the overreaching activities of the Consultant. He wondered why the management was willing to follow a directive from the NBTE to lock down the school, but unwilling to implement the wage structure approved by the same NBTE

The representative of academic staff, Nurudeen Akinade noted that the activities of the consultant is a clear negation of the edict setting up the institution and asked that such be rejected outrightly. He noted that no form of sabotage would prevent the achievements of the demands.

Workers who spoke at the meeting agreed that they had endured enough and it seemed the state government had taken their patience as cowardice.

A motion for a strike action was thereby moved and seconded. It was emphasized that the strike was total and comprehensive, and no worker is exempted as essential services, till the government accedes to the demands.

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Reopening of universities amid COVID-19 spike ill-timed, suicidal – ASUU

The local chapters of Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU across all tertiary institutions have unanimously condemmed directive of Federal Government for the reopening of institutions across the country, saying reopening is not safe amid COVID-19 spike.

The chapters of the union, in separate interviews with The PUNCH, commented on the directive of the National Universities Commission that universities could resume on January 18, but must adhere to COVID-19 protocols in hostels and lecture halls.

ASUU said although its members were ready to start work, government had not put measures in place for safe reopening of the schools.

ASUU’s concern came amid coronavirus cases and deaths, which rose to 99,063 and 1,350 respectively on Saturday.

The union Chairman at the Obafemi Awolowo, University, Osun State, Dr Adeola Egbedokun, in an interview with one of our correspondents, said classroom and hostel situations in universities did not in any way conform with COVID-19 protocols.

Egbedokun further said no preparations had been made so far for the safe re-opening of the universities and urged parents to insist on safety before re-opening.

No preparation for COVID-19 protocols, insist on safe reopening, OAU ASUU tells parents

He said, “COVID-19 is very real and this second wave is as real as described. We cannot afford to toy with our health and the health of our dear students in the name of resumption, which is politically motivated.

“There are no preparations for safe re-opening of the universities and I think parents must insist on safe re-opening. The current classroom and hostel configurations in our universities do not in any way conform with the PTF (Presidential Task Force) on COVID-19 protocols. There is no way universities can achieve that. I have said this elsewhere, that rather than for government to have addressed the obvious deficits in the public universities during the lockdown and strike, they were playing to the gallery.”

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Schools remain closed indefinitely – Lagos Govt

The Lagos State Government has announced that all public and private schools below tertiary level in Lagos State remain closed indefinitely due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr. Kayode Abayomi noted that the recent directive makes it mandatory that all schools earlier scheduled to resume on 4th of January, 2021, must remain closed until a new resumption date is announced.

While informing that a new date will be communicated in due course, Abayomi urged parents and students to ensure strict adherence to guidelines issued by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as the wearing of face masks, physical distancing, washing of hands under running water and use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers.

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Ex-UNILAG VC, Prof. Ibidapo-Obe dies from COVID-19 complications

The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, is dead.

Ibidapo-Obe, 71, died on Sunday in Lagos.

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNILAG branch, Dr. Dele Ashiru, confirmed the former vice-chancellor’s death to journalists on Sunday evening.

The Secretary of the Council of First Technical University, Ibadan, Olayinka Balogun, confirmed the former vice-chancellor’s death in a statement.

The statement read: “With heavy heart, and submission to the will of God, I write to inform Council members of the transition to glory of Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, First Technical University, Ibadan which occurred yesterday 03/01/2021.

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNILAG branch, Dr. Dele Ashiru, who also confirmed the development to journalists on Sunday evening, said Ibidapo-Obe died from COVID-19 complications.

Ashiru described the deceased as a quintessential educationist that would greatly be missed in the country’s education sector.

He said the late professor was receiving treatment at an undisclosed Lagos hospital before his death on Sunday evening.

The ASUU chairman said: “Yes, Prof. Ibidapo-Obe is dead. He died today (Sunday) from COVID-19-related complications. The late professor’s family has properly briefed us.”

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#EndSARS: Akeredolu orders closure of schools in Ondo State

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed that all schools that resumed on Monday 19th October 2020 are closed for the meantime because of the engulfing nationwide protest and the need to ensure safety of students and staff.

This was made known today via his official Twitter handle.

He directed Parents and the public to take note the directive and all schools should comply with immediate effect.

He said, any inconvenience the recent decision might have caused is regretted,while the State Government would ensure resumption of our schools as soon as possible.

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#EndSARS: Lagos govt directs students to stay at home

The Lagos State Government has directed all students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the #EndSARS protests.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, emphasised that the safety of the pupils/students, parents and all staff working in schools is paramount at this critical period, advising parents to keep an eye on their wards and prevent them from being used as tools by those who might want to hijack the protests to unleash mayhem on the society.

Mrs. Adefisayo also encouraged schools to utilise other means of distance teaching and learning such as radio, television and online media similar to the practice during the closure occasioned by the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Commissioner said that a new date for resumption of all classes will be announced in due course.

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Polytechnic Ibadan postpones first semester exam by one week

OduduwaNews has just gathered that the management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has postponed the first semester examination for 2019/2020 academic session scheduled to commence Today, Monday 12th of October, 2020 for One (1) week.

The postponement decision which was made known in signed by the School Registrar, Mrs. Modupe Fawale and confirmed to newsmen by the institution Public Relations Officer, Alh. Soladoye Adewole came after Students of the institution laid barricades on all the school entrances protesting against the accessibility of faulty student portals and inability to complete their registration.

Mrs. Fawale maintained that the great citadel of learning made this move “to enable students who were unable to meet registration and payment of tuition deadline to do so.”

According to the Press Release, The examination will however commence on Monday, 19th October, 2020 with the HND II students in the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies and their counterparts in the Faculty of Environmental Studies following the order earlier scheduled.

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#WorldTeachersDay: We will continue to provide enabling environment for the teachers – Oyo SUBEB

Oyo State Government has said that it will continue to provide enabling environment for teachers to thrive in Oyo State.

The Government also said it would ensure uninterrupted payment of allowances to teachers, while it initiates benefitting trainings for teachers.

This was contained in a statement signed by Media aide to the Chairman, Michael Ogunsina released to the newsmen today.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said this on behalf of the Governor, during the World Teachers’ Day Celebration.

He also said the State Government would not rest on its oars in providing incentives to teachers, especially in the rural areas to encourage young talents to join the teaching profession.

“Teachers are one of the most influential forces for equity, access and quality in education. Engr. Seyi Makinde’s administration places much emphasis on human capital development.

“We will give more attention to training and re-training of teachers in order to enhance their capacities for effective service delivery,” he said.

Adeniran also assured teachers that the State Government is progressively addressing some of the fundamental issues of teachers and education in the state.

He added that, to revitalise the sector, there was a need to unleash potentials for socio-economic development.

He noted that revitalising the sector had given rise to the training and re-training of teachers, adding that the process would be extended to teachers in the rural areas.

He also commended the efforts of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Association of Primary School Head Teachers and other bodies who pursue teachers’ professionalism in a bid to strengthen teacher quality.

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PHOTOS: NUT, SUBEB, Govs, Banks, MTN, others celebrate World Teachers Day

Thank you to all teachers who have made a difference, imparting knowledge and instilling discipline in young minds. Happy #WorldTeachersDay. Tag a teacher to show appreciation, said

Nigerian Union of Teachers NUT has extended its congratulatory message to all teachers in Nigeria by appealing to them to be steadfast and make nation building as well patriotism their watch words in the course of discharging their duties.

Lagos State also joined in celebrating world teachers day.

Wema bank, First Bank among others also joined in celebrating World Teachers Day.

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