The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the obvious challenges in the payment of its members through the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) platform or face industrial action from the union

According to the President of COEASU, Comrade Nuhu Ogirima,some of these challenges include, delay in salary payment, reduction of the Peculiar Earned Academic Allowance (PEAA) paid to lecturers, deduction of tax not negotiated with union, and non-remittance of check-off dues to the union among others. He said the anomalies have reinforced the earlier misgivings and opposition of the Union to the enrollment of its members on the IPPIS platform.

He said the lecturers are facing non-payment of April 2020 salary, as at 11th May, without explanation from the government officials, saying not even enquires by the union from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federal (OAGF) has elicited any response.

He also pointed out the government has not kept to its promise on the payment of staff on other services, especially some of the staff on sabbatical leave who have not been included on the payroll.

He added that the same plight is being faced by some of the lecturers on study leave abroad, while some others, especially in Federal Capital Territory College of Education (COE), Zuba, who are yet to get their full salaries restored.

The Federal Government has announced the siting of the recently approved Federal College of Education for the State of Osun in Iwo. This is contained in a letter addressed to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono.

This is contained in a letter addressed to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono.

The letter said officials of the Federal Government will soon visit the proposed site for the educational institution with a view to ensuring the commencement of academic activities in October 2020.

Read the memo here;

In his usual characteristics of being a people’s man and a compassionate leader, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Tuesday, 12 May, 2020, met the young artist who posted his artist’s impression of the Governor on twitter yesterday.

A young lady had posted the picture of the young boy on Twitter drawing the Governor.

She tweeted, “This small boy actually did a rough art work of @RotimiAkeredolu. The white beards”

Few hours later, the Governor replied via his twitter handle: ”Where is this talented young boy? If anyone has his details, I’d love to have this piece.”

The young boy, Adefeniku imole, an SSS 2 student of Greater Tomorrow Secondary School, Okitipupa, said he drew the Governor out of the passion he has for his person. He said he had always dreamt of meeting the Governor someday.

Receiving the Art work at the Government house, Alagbaka, Akure, Governor Akeredolu thanked the young Imole, while urging him to continue to pursue his dreams.

The Federal Government has warned against resumption of any school at any level, saying all schools remained closed. Acting on the government’s directive, National Universities Commission, NUC, has warned vice chancellors against reopening universities for any activities.

The government, in a circular dated Friday, May 8, 2020, to heads of commissions and regulatory bodies in the education sector, insisted that schools at all levels were still closed, asking them to ignore fake news in the social media that it had directed resumption of schools.

The Ministry of Education, in the letter, through the Permanent Secretary, Sonny Echono, entitled: Re: Management of Coronavirus Pandemic,” said: “All schools shall remain closed as we closely monitor developments on the containment of COVID-19.”

The circular was sent to the executive secretaries, National Universities Commission, NUC; National Board for Technical Education, NBTE; National Commission for Colleges of Education, NCCE, and the Director, Basic and Secondary Education, BSE.

It read: “Further to our earlier circular, FME/PSE/HE/1041/C 1/Vol.1/137 of 19th March, 2020, this is to confirm that all schools shall remain closed as we monitor developments on the containment of COVID-19.

“This is without prejudice to officers on essential services and other operational exigencies as may be determined by the chief executive of each institution.

“All chief executives and other stakeholders are to ignore ‘fake news’ on the subject matter in the social media as the situation is under constant review and any decision on the resumption shall be conveyed through the appropriate channels.“

Following the directive by the ministry, the NUC has written to vice chancellors asking them to ensure the sustenance of ongoing closure of universities until further notice.

In a letter to all vice chancellors, signed by Director, Directorate of Executive Secretary’s Office, Chris Maiyaki,the NUC enjoined them to strictly adhere to the ministry’s directive that all universities remain closed to activities.

The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered vice chancellors to maintain the closure of federal, state and private universities in order to keep students and university communities safe from coronavirus.

The National Universities Commission gave the directive through a circular by the Director, Directorate of the Executive Secretary’s Office, Chris Maiyaki.

The circular read, “Vice chancellors will please recall that following the ministerial directive of March 19, 2020, the NUC issued two circulars on Friday, March 20, to convey approval for the closure of institutions for a period of one month effective from Monday, March 23.

“The Federal Ministry of Education has subsequently directed on Friday, March 8, that all schools remain closed as the Federal Government is closely monitoring developments on the containment of the COVID-19. Vice-Chancellors are to ignore the fake news being circulated in the social media as the situation is under constant review and any decision will be conveyed through the appropriate channels.

“I am therefore to forward herewith, a copy of the circular from the Federal Ministry of Education to vice chancellors of Nigerian universities for guidance and full compliance.”

The NUC had, on March 19, ordered the closure of tertiary institutions for one month as part of the measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Four days after the closure, the Academic Staff Union of Universities declared a “total and indefinite strike” over the failure of the Federal Government to keep to the 2019 Memorandum of Action and over the lingering crisis on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System.

The union had begun a two-week warning strike on March 9, after which the lecturers embarked on a full strike.

Former Pro-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Ojo, Justice Oluwa Isiaka Ishola has died aged 101.
He was born 1918 and would have been 102 years old on May 23.
He was appointed a judge of the Lagos judiciary in 1974 and retired 37 years ago, haven attained the mandatory age of retirement

Following the resolve of the Eminent Persons’ Group of EKSU Alumni Association to initiate the distribution of palliative to needy members of the Association, the National Executive Council of EKSU Alumni Association ably led by Asiwaju (Dr.) Oludotun Adetunberu spearheaded the drive to achieving the spectacular feat.

The transparent process which made different categories of people in/from the University, students and some of the recently sacked members of Staff of EKSU, smile in this period of the COVID-19 lock- down, has further re-vitalized, re-energized and proliferated the trust in the present leadership of the Association.

In what appeared like a magic just in less than two weeks, over two hundred people benefitted in the palliatives. The first set of beneficiaries were names submitted by each of our nine local (state) chapters which include Ogun, Lagos, Abuja, Ekiti, Kwara, Kogi, Osun, Ondo and Oyo.

More so, a special category of members who was in dare need for cash intevention benefitted from the Cash palliatives . Among these people were those on health emergency and those who were recently dis-engaged from the work force of EKSU. It is on record also that before now, the President had assisted some of them with food palliatives.

It would also be recalled that recently the President was informed about the situation of thirty six of our French students who are presently undergoing further study in Togo. The program is compulsory and part of the requirements for the completion of their course, as it exposes them to a more practical language environment and culture.
Although the University had approved a token for them, the Association also deemed it fit to give each of them five thousand naira #5,000 . These students are important us. They are not yet part of the association, but our belief remains that they are part of the future of the Association. They won’t forget a day like this.

The breakdown is below;
1- One hundered and twenty six members on Chapter basis were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
2- Ten disengaged EKSU staff who are Alumni were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
3- Thirty six EKSU students in Togo were given five thousand naira #5,000 each.
4- Twenty people in this Special Consideration were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
5- Six Alumni Secretariat staff members were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
6- Fifteen Alumni with health Challenge were given ten thousand #10,000 naira each.
A brave and timely gesture from the National Leadership!
Adefela Adeleye,
National Publicity Secretary,
EKSU Alumni Association

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) School of Nursing programmme for the 2020/2021 academic session.

UMTH School of Nursing Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess five 5 credits in SSCE, WAEC, NECO, which must include English language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry in not more than two 2 sittings. A combination of WAEC and NECO is acceptable.

Applicants for School of Nursing should be between Eighteen (18) and Twenty Four (24) years of age.

How to Apply for UMTH School of Nursing Admission
Application Form Fee: N3,000 (three thousand naira only).

All payment should be made into UMTH Remita Platform “UMTH Schools Account”. Present evidence of payment to the school cashier and obtain hospital receipt and use same to collect the application form.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Coordinator’s/Principal’s office not later than the dates stated below.

Completed application forms must be accompanied with:

A. Two (2) recent passport photographs with white background.
B. Photocopies of all credentials.
C Indigence certificate and birth certificate or declaration of age.

Date of Submission of Application Form: 4th May to 26th June, 2020.

Entrance Examination: 13th July, 2020.

Successful candidates will be invited for interview.

All enquiries should be directed to the admissions office through :- 08036789805, 08021461715 or [email protected].

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) School of Health Information Management (SHIM) Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

UMTH SHIM Admission Requirements.

1. Applicants: should possess five (5) credits in SSCE, WAEC, and NECO which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Phyiscs, and Chemistry in not more than two (2) settings. Combination of WAEC and WAEC, NECO and NECO and WAEC and NECO are acceptable as two sittings. National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) is also acceptable in not more than two (2) sittings but cannot be combined with either WAEC or NECO.

In addition to (1) above

Candidates must have National diploma certificate in health information management(HIM) with a minimum of lower credit
Evidence of previous Jamb admission and completion of one year relevant work experience or an employee on a reputable health institution.

Release advisory letter from employee to prospective candidate to further study will be an added advantage.

How to Apply for UMTH SHIM Admission.
Application Form Fee: N5,000.

All payment should be made into UMTH Remita Platform “UMTH Schools Account”. Present evidence of payment to the school cashier and obtain hospital receipt and use same to collect the application form.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Coordinator’s/Principal’s office not later than the dates stated below.

Completed application forms must be accompanied with:
1. Two (2) recent passport photographs with white background.
2. Photocopies of all credentials.
3. Indigence certificate and birth certificate or declaration of age.

Date of Submission of Application Form:

SHIM – HND : 4th May to 30th June, 2020.

Entrance Examination:

SHIM – HND : 15th July, 2020.
Successful candidates will be invited for interview.

All enquiries should be directed to the admissions office.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) School of Post Basic Nursing programmmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

1. School of Post Basic Operative Nursing (SPBPON)
2. School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing (SPBCCN)

UMTH School of Post Basic Nursing Admission Requirements:

Applicants should possess five 5 credits in SSCE, WAEC, NECO, which must include English language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry in not more than two 2 sittings. A combination of WAEC and NECO is acceptable.

Candidates must be a registered and licensed nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years post registration experience.

How to Apply for UMTH School of Post Basic Nursing Admission
Application Form Fee: N10,000

All payment should be made into UMTH Remita Platform “UMTH Schools Account”. Present evidence of payment to the school cashier and obtain hospital receipt and use same to collect the application form.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Coordinator’s/Principal’s office not later than the dates stated below.

Completed application forms must be accompanied with:
1. Two (2) recent passport photographs with white background.
2. Photocopies of all credentials.
3. Indigence certificate and birth certificate or declaration of age.

Date of Submission of Application Form:

SPBCCN : 4th May to 31st July, 2020.
SPBPON : 4th May to 7th August, 2020.
Entrance Examination:

SPBPON : 10th to 14th August, 2020.
SPBCCN : 3rd to 5th August, 2020.
Successful candidates will be invited for interview.

All enquiries should be directed to the admissions office through their various schools (SPBCCN):- 08062792908, (SPBPON):- 08087498606.