FG and ASUP Imbroglio - What Transpires

1. HND AND B.SC DISPARITY I have always wondered why Polytechnics graduates will not be at par with their university graduates even when the policy of the Federal Government seems to favour the B.Sc graduates. The Polytechnics graduates occupied an enviable positions in the economy of Nigeria. You will find them spinning the wheel of progress in our oil and gas industry. They powered the independent power projects of government. The technological emancipation of this country revolves around them. Thousands of them hold the power to the economy of the country.
However,the psychological trauma of the disparity had eroded their personality. It has de robe them of their self esteem to the extent that they could not fight for
their right anymore. Some had even gone ahead to acquire B.Sc in addition to their HND hence they don't want to be identified as HND graduates. The fight
about disparity in Hnd and B.Sc graduates has taken so long to resolve. It is now time for the Government of
Goodluck Jonathan to address this abnormality.

2. NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC COMMISSION Take note of these: National University Commission National Commisison for Colleges of Education National Commision for Mass literacy National Commission for Normadic Education Universal Basic Education
Commission National Primary Education
Commission............ and for Polytechnics..... National
Board for Technical Education Why the disparity? if primary education, normadic and literacy can be granted a commission why not grant the Polytechnic its own commission to grow?

3. CONTISS 15 ARREARS Most of the Government propaganda has been woven around 40 billions owed the junior cadre of polytechnic staff arising from the
2009 agreement the government signed with ASUP but which had not been totally implemented even though the same agreement has been due for renegotiation since 2011 according to the terms of the agreement. ASUP position on this contiss 15 arrears is that its not a new demand. Its an amount Government owed that must be paid. Some public officers had been fully paid; why single-out Polytechnic staff from payment.

4. NEED ASSESSMENT Government is the owner of polytechnic institutions in Nigeria and as a result there is a need to assess and reassess the needs of these
institutions in order to inject necessary funds that will makes them operate optimally. Similar exercise had been carried out for university why leaving out
Polytechnic?

5. APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNING COUNCILS
It's the responsibility of Government to appoint Governing council members for the institutions. Where this is not the case, decision making process is at the
mercy of the parent ministry which is always at a snail speed. Issues of promotions, appointment etc are
consequently affected... This is just 5 out of 13 POINTS AGENDA OF POLYTECHNICS.
Only item No. 5 has been met in the past 10 months of Asup strike. Hence, Asup will begin a series of National rallies to sensitize the public and create
awareness in Nigerian mind. So, support Asup. Save Nigeria Polytechnics from extinction.

JAMB extends registration to 6th April

A notice just released by JAMB has a stated that the registration for the 2014 UTME for the CBT type of the exam has been again, shifted to 6th April.

This simply means that any interested candidate who wants to take the 2014 UTME and has still not registered
has the opportunity to do so until 6th April.

To register, simply visit any accredited JAMB cyber Cafe or business centre in your area and explain to them that jamb registration for CBT UTME exam has
been extended. We don't expect an extension in this registration exercise
after 6th April so do so as soon as possible.

Ekiti State University Matriculates Fresh Students for 2013/2014:

EKSU matriculates fresh students

Newly admitted students of the Ekiti State University have taken their oaths of Matriculation pledging to obey the authorities of the University and be of good character in the course of their studies in the institution .

Welcoming the fresher into EKSU, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick Oladipo Aina told the students that the University will equip them to live in a dynamic global community and urged them to brace up to accept their responsibilities in the new vision of the institution to transform to a nationally prominent model of a world-class  University.

Professor assured the parents and guardians of the students that their wards are in safe hands as the University is ready to groom the fresh students to be men and women of impeccable character.

Professor Aina urged the students to be law abiding and avoid illegal and criminal associations, shun examination malpractices, drugs and have respect for life and human dignity.

Fashola, Others Urge Lawyers to Promote Legal Scholarship

Senior lawyers in Nigeria have been urged to plough back into the profession through writing and publication of books.

L-R: Book Reviewer, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola; author, Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie; Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde Phillips and former chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, during the public presentation of a book titled, ‘Civil Litigation-A Quick Reference Guide to Substantive Law and Procedure’ in Lagos… on Friday.

The call was made on Friday in Lagos during the presentation of a book, “Civil Litigation: A quick reference guide to substantive law and procedure” written by Justice Oladotun Adefope-Okojie.

Chairman of the occasion, Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, led other lawyers to canvass the need for commitment to legal scholarship and education.

Ayoola, a retired justice of the Supreme Court, said the move would preserve the history of the profession while deepening legal education.

Also speaking at the presentation of the 530-page book, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, said that the Nigerian legal practice had come a long way. She said there was the need to write more reports and publications that would document the record set from time to time.

She told the audience, largely consisting of senior legal practitioners that, “Please write books as she has done. I urge you to do so without fear of criticisms. We now have our own law reports so let’s plough back into our profession.”

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, who was the special guest of honour toed the same line of submission.

He said that he eagerly looked forward to returning to the court room to practise his profession.

Like other speakers, Fashola commended the effort of the author, who he said, had continued to show commitment to the legal profession.

Fashola said that there was no gainsaying the need for continuing training and legal scholarship as proposed by other speakers.

He said that it would make the era of conflicting judgments a thing of the past.

“He said, “There is the need to also take continuing education to a point of seeing what is happening in other climes.

“On law reforms, Lagos State is always reforming its laws and the next set is already being produced and will be out soon.”

In his comments, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour, spoke glowingly of the author and asked others to follow in her steps – in the interest of the profession.

Rhodes-Vivour, who wrote the foreword of the book, said it would be of great asset to young and old lawyers.

 Meanwhile, the author said that she intended to continue to update the publication in volumes. She also said that proceeds from its sales would go to a foundation as a way of giving back to the society.

The book was reviewed by a former attorney general of Lagos State, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.

Source: Punch

FUTA Aims for more Gold at NUGA

Federal University of Technology Akure athletes for the forth-coming Nigeria University Games, have stepped up their  preparations with all eyes on Babajide Okulaja.  Okulaja is a four hundred level physics student who is primed to win the long jump event because of his longstanding performance at the national level. He will be leading other FUTA students who also are medal potentials in the event that will be hosted by Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State February 12-22.

FUTA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebiyi Daramola charged the athletes and officials to give their best at the Games and show the excellence that FUTA has become renowned for in all areas of human endeavors. He urged them to be good ambassadors of the University saying they will be supported all the way by the management of  FUTA.   Michael Ajibua, Director of Sports, assured the FUTA Community that the athletes will do the institution proud. He hinged his optimism on the commitment of the students in training and their determination to win laurels for the institution.

UNIUYO 2013/2014 Supplementary Admitted Candidates Acceptance Fee

This is to inform all candidates who have been admitted through supplementary into the University of Uyo in the 2013/2014 academic session through the UTME, that the lists of admitted candidates have been published on UNIUYO Supplemetary Admission List Page.

To this end, all admitted candidates are required to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of₦15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand naira) only, into the UNIUYO Microfinance Bank Ltd, Uyo with effect from Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

Xurdkidedu Team

UNIUYO Supplementary Admission List 2013/2014 (UTME, DE)

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) supplementary admission list for the 2013/2014 academic session is out.

UNIUYO supplementary admission list contains the names of candidates admitted into UNIUYO various undergraduate programmes via UTME and Direct Entry.

UNIUYO direct entry admission list has been successfully uploaded online.

Click on the link below to download 2013/2014 UNIUYO Supplementary admission lists in PDF format;

·         Click Here to Download UNIUYO UTME Supplementary List

·         Click Here to Download UNIUYO Direct Entry Supplementary List

Successfully admitted candidates should read: UNIUYO 2013/2014 Supplementary Admitted Candidates Acceptance Fee Payment Procedures.

Xurdkidedu Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to UNIUYO supplementary admission list.