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Philanthropist charge private sector to support FG on Humanitarian service
Mariam Abeeb
The founder of Osa Okunbo foundation, Osahon Okunbo has charged well meaning Nigerians and private sector to support the Federal Government to improve humanitarian services across the country.
He made this call in an interview with newsmen while receiving the prestigious “Emerging Leader in Philanthropy” award from the Humanitarian Service Diamond Awards (HSD Awards).
Osahon, son of the late Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, has successfully carried on his father’s business legacy and philanthropic efforts.
Okunbo noted that encouraging people to invest more in humanity will also go a long way in national development.
“It was very well organized. Things like these are the reasons why we should encourage, we encourage people to do this because encouraging people who invest in humanity is a good course.
“So I’m impressed, and I’ll continue to support them. So I mean, one of the one of the principles that I learned from my father was investing in humanity. And as you can see, like you quite rightly pointed out.
According to Ikechukwu Norbert, convener and organizer of the award, Osahon was chosen for this recognition due to his exceptional track record in national development, societal upliftment, and relentless service to humanity.
He explained that Osahon H. Okunbo is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor with 15 years of leadership experience across various sectors, including energy, power, hospitality, agriculture, and aviation.
He said his support for art and music has been instrumental in fostering cultural expression, culminating in his upcoming role as Patron of Nigeria’s first film museum, set to launch in late 2024.
According to him, through the Osa Okunbo Foundation, he tackles poverty head-on, focusing on education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and housing.
Speaking further, Norbert stressed that collective efforts can help reaffirms belief in the power of humanity to overcome these challenges and build a better society.
He added that considering the nation’s struggling with poverty, conflict, unemployment, out of school
Children and hunger, noting that what we need is involvement through voluntary, advocacy, donations, or raising awareness.
Other notable awardees are Prince Arthur Eze, Borno state Governor, Babagana Zullum, River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno and Nuhu Kwajafa.
Others are Prophet Jeremiah Fufuye, Jack Rich Tein, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Marwa, Allen Onyema and Sen. Monday Okpebholo among other personalities.
Education
2024 NECO: 60% of candidates pass with five credits
Mariam Sanni
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the results of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) , with 60.55 percent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.
Registrar of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known while briefing newsmen at NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
Prof. Wushishi disclosed that a total of 1,376,423 candidates, representing 706,950 males and 669,473 females, registered for the exam.
The NECO boss gave a further breakdown of the results as : “Number of candidates that sat is 1,367,736 representing 702,112 Males and 665,624 females.
” Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including English and Mathematics is 828,284, representing 60.55%.
” Number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics is 1,147,597, representing 83.90%”
On the number of examination malpractice, Wushishi said this year’s figure witnessed a great reduction when compared to last year.
He said: “The number of candidates involved in various forms of malpractice in 2024 is 8,437 as against 12,030 in 2023, which shows a reduction of 30. 1%.”
The registrar, however, revealed that 40 schools were found to be involved in mass cheating during the examination.
” During the conduct of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 40 schools were found to have been involved in whole school (mass) cheating in 17 states. They will be invited to the Council for discussion, after which appropriate sanctions will be applied. One school in Ekiti was recommended for de-recognition for mass cheating in two core subjects and 01 Science subject.
” Similarly, 21 Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness, and negligence, in 12 states.”
He urged candidates who sat for the examination to visit the NECO website to access their results.
” At this juncture, I wish to formally declare that the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal is hereby released to the public. By this release, candidates can now access their results on the NECO website:www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration number,” Wushishi said.
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