Education
Imo Teachers Begins 7-day Fasting, Prayers Over Delayed Salaries
Members of the Imo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commenced seven-day fasting and prayers in the 647 autonomous communities over non-payment of their three-month salary arrears.
The union gave the directive to commence the exercise in a statement issued by the state Secretary of the union, Godwin Osogwa and made available to journalists yesterday.
It urged teachers in the state to seek the face of God amid suffering, lamenting that in spite of their plight during the lockdown, they were not paid even as they were compelled to remain at home.
They expressed hope that only the Almighty God would touch the hearts of state government officials to pay them to enable them and their families to feed.
“You are directed to embark on seven-day fasting and prayers,” the statement stressed.
One of the teachers in the state, identified as Nkechi, told The Guardian that they were really suffering, saying they were being owed over three months arrears, lamenting that she was forced to explore alternative sources of income.
“It is really tough. We have not been paid since the COVID-19 pandemic. How do we survive? I will join my colleagues to embark on fasting and prayers,” she said.
Also, retirees in the state, numbering about 23,000 have given Governor Hope Uzodimma seven days to approve the payment of their over five months pension arrears.
They were protesting against the failure of the state government to fulfil its promise to pay their pensions by last weekend as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Cosmos Iwu, had assured them.
The retirees issued the ultimatum during their second protest in Owerri during the week, saying they would ensure that they disrupt government activities until they were paid, even as they asked for alms on the streets of Owerri.
Speaking yesterday, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, said the State Government had just concluded verification of the retirees’ records of service and payroll system.
He restated that massive fraud was uncovered in the process and charged the pensioners to exercise patience, assuring that they would be paid sooner than later.
Meanwhile, a Federal High Court in Owerri presided over by Justice Tijjani Garba Ringim, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of the 27 council chairmen and councilors who were elected in 2018 during former Governor Rochas Okorocha’s tenure.
But immediate past Governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha had removed the affected elected officers in June last year and on the assumption of office on January 15, Uzodimma sacked Ihedioha’s Local Councils Transition Committeemen and replace them with his anointed officials.
Education
Highstone Global University, Texas, USA/NIPEM committed to preparing global citizens- Prof Valentine Iheukwumere
Highstone Global University, Texas, USA, Africa Vice Chancellor, Prof Valentine Iheukwumere has stated that the University is committed to preparing students to be global citizens who are equipped to tackle the complex challenges of the 21st century.
The Professor stated this during the 7th Convocation, matriculation and award ceremony of the school which was held in the city of Lagos on Saturday.
Prof Valentine Iheukwumere who led the Graduands Procession and also declared open the Convocation ceremony said, “The mission of Highstone Global University is to empower students to reach their full potential by offering a diverse range of high-quality academic programs, fostering a culture of academic excellence, and providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Meanwhile, NIPEM INT’L President, Prof Maurice Azubuike Odiete who also spoke at the event noted that their Primary Objective is to provide Mass Education and Employment to Nigerians and Africans, and to raise competent professionals and effective leaders and entrepreneurs that will help transform the global economy.
“Here, we help discover and assist the students to develop their technical skills with emphasis on self-growth and reliance. We are really proud and glad to see that this goal and vision is already a reality as you can witness today. Indeed we call upon individuals and organizations to support us in any way possible to ensure that the Nigerian youths maximize their potentials and academic aspirations through this platform and opportunity.
“In NIPEMint`l there is no idle moment, we believe in the legacy of Education, thatEDUCATION IS POWER,hence our goal is toDEVELOP TALENTSandMAXIMIZE POTENTIALSof our students. EDUCATION IS POWER!!!
Unlock your skills and potential, and take your career to new heights with NIPEM Professional Education Management Int’l,” he concluded.
The school Vice Chancellor, Prof. INNIME RIGHTEOUS speaking on the subject ‘Living for the future, the right way to live’ said It was indeed a thing of great joy to see their alumni reach for the skies and make the best out of life, but argued that only the small fraction of them who discover the power of living for the future will succeed.
“As a school, we will constantly strive to increase this percentage by deploying the best resources, material and human, in delivering our promise of a quality education to you. This is the future we are living in. We only implore you to also think in the same way. Locked up with in each of you is the capacity to determine what kind of future you want and what actions can get you there.There is only so much the world outside can do. Indeed, taking a horse to the river is one thing; getting it to drink water is quite another,” he said
One of the Guest Speakers, Dr Rita Akpan who is the Director of Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) South South and South-East who also double as the current Chairman Head of Federal Establishment Cross River State Chapter addressed the audience on the impact of education on national economy, and the benefits of IJMB to promote alternative route to gaining admissions into any University in Nigeria through IJMB, she also pointed that IJMB has granted NIPEM College of Health And Management Science, including the Highestone Business School Affiliation.
The father of the day, Rev. Dr. Fidel Aduaye-Odiete who gave the opening prayer exhorted both the matriculants and Graduands on the need to maintain socio-moral and ethical principles at all times, he concluded by praying for the students success.
Some notable distinguished eminent personalities bagged the Highstone Global University Texas USA Honorary Doctorate Degree Awards. They included; Dr Rita Akpan, Engr. Wilson Itune Imong, Mrs Peace Uduak Nkire, Engr. Philip Edidiong Udo-Inem, Dr Dee Davidson-Ogunnaike, Engr. Emmanuel Chuks Mormah, Mr. Adesina Adewale, Mr Gregory Itah, Mr. KINGSLEY EJIKE OLOVO, Mrs GLORIA NNEKA OHANUBA
The Matriculation Oath was led by the Deputy Registrar, Dr. Mrs Deborah Ebenezer and the Dean of Students Affairs, Proph. Dr. Glova Iheukwumere
Atomatofa Omokoni Oghenekome emerged as the best graduating student for Highstone Global University Texas, USA. While OJUMU Idowu Timileyin emerged NIPEM INTL Best Graduating student
Dorcas Beloved received the award of the Best Behaved Student. Several other students that were recognized.
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