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Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
By: Bodunrin Kayode
An alumnus of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUE) Dr Seun Osamaye has donated a 200 seater capacity library to her alma Mater.
While making the donation, she said that newly commissioned Seun Bosede Osamaye Library built at the School of languages of AFUE is to enhance the development of the education sector in Nigeria.
Dr. Osamaye said the donation of the 200 sitting capacity library was worth N15 Million naira and was commissioned to assist the reading culture of the students of the entire institution.
Osamaye observed that students have lost focus in reading affirming that the library will enable them to read, pass examinations and also have a place where they can develop their thinking ability to allow them succeed in all their endeavours.
Responding to questions from newsmen after the commissioning, the donor posited that she expects the students to consider the efforts, sacrifices, commitments and dedication put into building the structure by making maximum utilization of the structure.
“We have made it ultra modern in such a way that the environment will be conducive for them to learn and to also acquire knowledge from the several resources and materials that have been made available in the library.”
She called on stakeholders to unite in Identifying what can be done for residents in their immediate environments to ensure that things get better in the educational sector.
“I also know that a library is like an incubation center where students can go to develop their life, reading capacity and thinking ability which is a way of adding value to the university.” She stated.
She however called on Nigerians to take actions and avoid lingering excuses but begin to make changes were necessary in the ailing education sector.
“Let’s begin to make the changes we want to see, let’s start doing what we can in our own corner to make the changes we want to see,” she stated.
In his remark, Minister of Education Prof. Tai Mahman who was represented by the Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Academics of FUTA, Prof. Taiwo Amos encouraged the University community to take advantage of the library by participating in the programme to support it’s continual growth.
Also, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor AFUE , Dr. Samuel Akintunde commended the donor for given back to the institution and urged judicious use of the library facilities.
The Former Provost of the institution, Prof. Adeyemi Idowu who commissioned the library, described the donation as a wake up call to other individuals to raise the burner of education across the nation.
” It is a commitment about education and the good feelings that goes with it which we should continue to preach to the people,” he stressed.
Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
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