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Science Competition: FG Should Create Jobs, Working Environment For Science Graduates -Principal

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6 years ago

February 25, 2021

The Principal, Louisville Girls Secondary School Abuja, Revd. Sr. Veronica Orunmoluyi, has appealed to the Federal Government to create jobs and a good working environment for science-oriented graduates in the country.

Orunmoluyi made the appeal in Abuja on Thursday at the 2021 Inter-house Science Competition of the school.

She said that doing this would allow graduates remain and use the knowledge acquired in the course of studies to develop the country rather than looking for greener pastures in foreign countries.

The competition which featured debate on trending topics, quiz and 60 seconds of fame, attracted awards of excellence in science from the school and sponsors.

According to her, the competition has afforded the opportunity to develop the girls academically but if government can provide jobs for them with good package, they will stay here to develop the country.

“ The competition is to develop the children academically. We actually started in 2015 and it was just among the girls either in inter-house or interclass.

“But as time went on, we started it with schools but with this COVID-19, we went back to the way we use to do it just to have it among the girls and it is really bringing a lot of talents out.

“We realise that we need to develop them more to be able to go out and make positive change.

“ With more girls coming up in the field of science that means there is a better hope for Nigeria because women are major and so gifted because we are able to multitask, we are gentle and calm.

“When women come into science that means there is a better hope for the country to move from the theoretical approach to the real application in terms of research and developing instead of depending on other countries to bringing things that we can make.

“My advice to the government is that they should please pump more money into education, into research and also make job available for the young ones.’’

Also, Sr. Francisca Akinwumi, language teacher of the school called on the government to identify talented students in the fields of sciences and offer them scholarships opportunity so as to encourage others key into science fields.

“ There should be more encouragement in the offering of scholarships for girl-child that has done very well in sciences.

“This is so that that it will serve as encouragement to other girls.

“ I also think that the government can promote science in girls’ schools by going to girls’ schools and identifying those doing well, this is because encouragement can push them to want to do more,” She said.

Similarly, Mrs Ifeoma Ukeachu, also a teacher said that science was an important part of national development, hence the need for special attention on science scholarship.

“Science cannot move on without research, we need government to come in by creating more research centres.

“Research has to be carried out for actual practical so government should come in by creating research centers at different strategic areas where we can easily assess and carry out research anyway in the country,” She said.

Also, Mr Joseph John, a biology teacher in the school said there was need to give special attention to science subjects in all schools as a way of developing potentiality in the students.

John said that the study of science he helped country of the world find lasting solutions to problems confronting their economy.

He therefore called on government atoll levels to take education especially science education serious saying that this can translate to better economy of sciences were given prominent.

He called on the students not to relent in their oars saying that the learning of sciences acquired would translate into other skills that would be of benefit to them.

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Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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