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Insecurity affecting education in Kaduna – Gov Uba Sani laments
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has expressed concern over the educational crisis in the state, attributing it to the prevailing insecurity situation.
Addressing participants at a capacity training program organized by the Nigeria Police Force Schools Protection Squad in Kaduna, Sani noted a decline in school enrollment due to security challenges. He highlighted instances where insecurity has led to school consolidation in certain local government areas, resulting in an increase in the number of out-of-school children.
The recent abduction of 135 students from LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School, Kuriga, Chikun LGA, exemplifies the dire consequences of insecurity on access to education and safety, according to the governor.
Sani emphasized the vital role of safety and security in facilitating human capital development and societal progress. He underscored the state’s efforts to combat banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping, which have disrupted socio-economic activities and posed threats to educational initiatives.
The governor lamented a significant drop in primary school enrollment, with over 200,000 fewer pupils recorded in the 2022/2023 academic session compared to the previous year, largely attributed to insecurity. He highlighted areas like Chikun, Birnin Gwari, Kajuru, Giwa, and Igabi LGAs, where insecurity has necessitated school consolidation, exacerbating the out-of-school children issue.
To ensure uninterrupted education for children in conflict-prone and terrorist-infested areas, Sani announced plans to merge 359 schools with those in safer locations.
He commended the federal government for the N144.8 billion Safe Schools Financing Plan launched in 2022, developed through extensive consultations and engagements with relevant stakeholders in the education and security sectors.
Meanwhile, Halima Iliya, National Coordinator of the Safe Schools Programme, revealed the development of a Medium-Term National Plan on Financing Safe Schools (2023-2026) in collaboration with states, local governments, and critical government agencies, including the military and security forces.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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