Education

Asuu Strike; Nlc Plan Picketing Of Ministry, Parastals Whose Children Are In Nforiegn Universities

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3 years ago

July 18, 2022

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Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has announced its decision to expose and picket agencies , parastals , ministry who top Civil servants and parastatals are in private universities and private universities and foreign universities.

Top on the list are children of the Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Sunny Echono, Dr. Joseph Ari, the Director General Industrial Training Fund, ITF.

And the minister of Education and several others.

While Echono, the former permanent secretary ministry of Education and Adamu children are said to be schooling in the the United kingdom, using Funds meant for ITF

Sir. Joseph Ari, according to the secretary general of NLC is sponsoring over ten undergraduates , including two of his children in Huddersfield University in the United Kingdom .

Huddersfield University , according to information obtained from it website charge between $9000 and 12000 in a session depends on the course of study .

Also mentioned are Mohammed Sani Badaru, the son of Jigawa State Governor, Badaru Abubakar graduated from Brunel University London, in the UK.

His graduation comes days after the son of Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, also graduated from a UK university.

Another Governor’s Son Graduates From UK University Amid ASUU Strike Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 2:57 PM by Aanu Adegun Mohammed Sani Badaru, the son of Jigawa state Governor, Badaru Abubakar, has graduated from Brunel University London, in the United Kingdom. PAY

This comes few days after the pictures of the graduation of Governor Nyesom Wike’s son flooded the internet, the son of yet another governor has passed out from a United Kingdom University. Nigerians had expressed outrage over how the children of the rich were passing out from elite schools while those schooling in the country have been affected by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike.

Siblings of Mohammed Sani Badaru, son of Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State, shared pictures of his graduation from Brunel University, London.

Wife of the governor and some family members attended the graduation.

Meanwhile, the national president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor, Emmanuel Osodeke has accused the minister of labour and employment of misleading President Muhammadu Buhari over the ongoing ASUU strike. Prof. Osodeke made this claim during an interview on Channels TV’s breakfast show, Sunrise Daily on Thursday, July 14.

It will be recalled that President Buhari recently appealed to ASUU to reconsider its ongoing strike because the action is taking a toll on parents and students. “ASUU left the group chat”: Nigerian man graduates from foreign uni, dances to stage to receive his degree Meanwhile, Nigerians at home are reacting to a video showing how a fellow national signed off at his foreign university. The moment his name was called during the graduation ceremony, he became excited and showed off the Nigerian in him.

He did interesting fast legworks, impressing the audience as they appreciated him with a roar and a clap. Nigerians at home who have seen the video on Instagram are reacting to it, with some mentioning the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that is currently on strike, making students unable to graduate in record time. Nigerian twin sisters bag first class abroad

The young ladies attended the Near East University, Cyprus, where they studied Journalism and Law, respectively. Their remarkable story went viral, especially as they were sponsored by a dad who had an accident before they travelled

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NELFUND assures students of smart system to improve loan access

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4 weeks ago

May 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Mariam Abeeb

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students it was working assiduously towards building a technology driven system that would improve easy access to its loans.

This was as the FUND disclosed that no fewer than 320,000 students have thus far been paid with many more currently undergoing verification process to enable their payments.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr gave the assurances in Abuja, while addressing Polytechnics , Monotechnics and Institutes at a Stakeholders Engagement Session/ Technical Workshop on NELFUND System Automation and Loan Application Processes.

Sawyerr noted that the FUND was targeting a platform where students could access loan with confidence and without stress in a manner that was transparent and accountable.

He said: “At NELFUND our mission goes beyond giving loans. It’s about opening doors, it’s about making sure every young Nigerian who is willing to learn and grow has a real shot regardless of their background, location, or chosen path of study.

“For too long, many students, especially in technical institutions, have faced steep financial barriers; some drop out, others have never even applied. This is the gap we at NELFUND are here to close. But we know we can’t do it alone.

“This is a shared mission. It belongs to all of us, government institutions and the private sector alike. This technical workshop marks a major step forward.

“We’re not only providing financing, we’re building a technology-driven system that makes it easier for students to apply, for institutions to verify, and for funds to be disbursed with speed, fairness, and accountability.

“We’re aiming for access without stress, a platform students can use with confidence; transparency and trust so that no one is left wondering where their application stands; partnership with purpose because your feedback, your data, and your cooperation are critical to making this work. We rely on you as our institutional partners to help us bring this vision to life.”

Sawyerr who commended the institutions for providing technical expertise, practical hands-on training that fuels industries and empowers communities over the years, said besides teaching skills, they have built careers, created employers and strengthened economies.

“You know your students, you understand their struggles, your insights will help us tailor this system to reflect the realities on ground, not just assumptions on paper.

“To NBTE, we value your steady leadership in shaping and regulating technical education. Your collaboration is key as we move forward fully.”

The NELFUND boss urged the institutions to partner with the FUND to deliver a system that was not just functional or sustainable, but one that was transformative

“As we move forward fully, integrating NELFUND processes with institutional systems and standards, let us remember at the heart of all of this is a student, a young Nigerian with dreams, with ambition, and the courage to pursue them. Everything we do must serve that student.

“The only way to make it happen is by working together, listening to one another, and staying grounded in real-world challenges. I encourage you all to engage fully today share what’s working and what is not, and together let’s build something that lasts.”

NELFUND ‘s Executive Director, Operations, Mr. Iyal Mustapha, disclosed that apart from the 320,000 students who have so far been paid, more verifications are currently ongoing.

Mustapha, who explained that the failure of not having the number of registered students tally with the number of students whose application process was deemed successful was from the part of students and not NELFUND, said there was an urgent need to bridge the gap.

He also disclosed that the FUND was considering connecting directly to institution’s portal to get the data they need, and how student could apply to their institutions portal without necessarily reaching out to NELFUND.

“One other thing that we’re trying to do going forward is to send some of our IT to all the institutions so that we can see how possible it is we connect directly to your portal instead of saying please send us data. How can we connect using an API which makes it easier to get the data of any student coming to us directly from your portal and not from our portal. So we don’t need to be collecting any data again.

“At the same time, we’re thinking of seeing how is it possible that a student can apply to your portal without coming to us. So it makes it so easy for the student when they’re doing registration, when they’re doing payments, they can select either to apply for NELFUND loans and the process will go through your portal. So you have all the data without ever reaching to NELFUND. All we need is for you to give assurance these are your students and if we have that, we pay you directly. It makes it simpler and faster for all the students.”

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