Worried by the continuous rise in the unemployment rate in
Nigeria, a group of concerned Nigerians has come up with an idea of bridging
the gap between the industry and the classroom saying this will further open
many to gainful employment and other opportunities.
Speaking at a media briefing on Education, Nexus, Industry, Project,
(ENIPRO), the Convener, Jesse Ogabu stated that the essence of the initiative
is to transform the lives of young people through recruitment opportunities as
well as creating a foundation through the newly designed academy which will
help reposition our youth and make them industry friendly.
“Today, information Technology has taken over the industry
creating opportunities for only those who are ready to add value to the
industry which gave birth to the theme of discussion for the proposed 2.0
Enipro Summit which is Workplace/classroom: The future of work, local content, an
inclusive strategy scheduled to hold on the 11th of April at the
University of Lagos Main Auditorium”,Ogabu noted.
The summit will have in Attendance Prof. Pat Utomi, Fatai
Folarin, Tope Fasua and a host of other captains of industry while Jobber-man and
Poise Nigeria had also shown interest by creating opportunities for recruitment
as well as polishing institute for graduates who still needs to learn the
industry language.
The head of Enipro Academy, Afolakemi Ogunnusi stated that
job place is a translation of what is learnt in the classroom which many youths
today finds it difficult to effectively replicate explaining that enipro
Academy has come up with solutions to effectively tackle that by putting our
young graduates back on the right track.
She also advise Students, Graduates, Corps members and
Unemployed youths to take advantage of the initiatives and launch into a world
of opportunities
As part of efforts to
ensure active participation of Education Stakeholders towards the Success of
the Universal Basic Education, (UBE), the Human Development Initiative, (HDI),
a Non-Governmental Organization which monitors Educational Projects with the
support of Mac Arthur Foundation had organized an Education Summit at Ibeju-Lekki
LCDA in Lagos to provide participants with knowledge on contents of the Lagos
State SUBEB Action plan.
The Executive Director, Mrs.
Funso Owasonoye, in her welcome remark noted that the project was to ensure
that children roaming about the street return to School adding that this can be
achieved with the cooperation and support of all Stakeholders. She enjoined
participants to take advantage of the Summit and replicate same in their
various communities as well as monitor UBE Projects within their community and
report any misdemeanor.
The facilitators at the
event, Mr. Ibidapo Johnson and Mrs. Bolanle Dare spoke on ‘The free and
Compulsory UBE Act(2004) and Stakeholders ‘ role in the UBE programme respectively
noting that UBE is a nine year free compulsory
and continuous programme for every child saying that UBE is free thereby
no school administrator should charge sundry fees.
On the role of
Stakeholders, the speaker stressed the need for all stakeholders to jointly
monitor and help sustain facilities provided for the benefit of the children
noting that it is the duty of everyone to see every child roaming the street as
their child and be willing to challenge them anytime.
One of the participants,Mrs. Ebun Adegun stated in an interview described the training as timely and essential adding that all issues treated at the workshop will be acted upon on getting back to their respective Schools and Communities.
Participants at the
events includes members of the School
Based Management Committees, Parents’ Forum, School managers, Community
Development Associations/Committees and Community leaders
“Eradicating illiteracy
is a collective responsibility and should not be left in the hands of
Government alone, while calling on Government at all tiers to provide enabling
and conducive environment for learning to improve standard of Education”,Owasonoye
Stressed.
The Journalism profession is one of the most
prestigious professions in the world. A Communication Scholar, Prof. Ralph
Akinfeleye once said after rapture, Journalism is the only profession that will
remain in heaven as journalists will be busy reporting what is happening from
the North, East, West and South of heaven so people can stay connected.
30 Solid years after meritorious Services in various
capacities like the former Sunday Editor of The Nation, The Punch Newspapers
where he was Group News Editor, City Editor and Group Political Editor, Lekan
Otufodunrin will be taking a bow on the 31st of Decemeber,2018. Lekan
Otufodunrin is a topnotch journalist and media career development specialist.
He is the Outgoing Managing Editor, Online and Special Publications of The
Nation Newspapers and founder of Media Career Development Network.
Fondly called, ’Uncle Lekan’ by admirers, Lekan
Otufodunrin is a passionate media
trainer and counselor, he has organized and facilitated various impactful media
training programs for all categories of journalists in Nigeria and in Africa
which has enhanced the careers of participants.
Through Media Career Development Network, he has
provided regular media career mentoring, coaching and networking opportunities
for journalists to maximize the potentials of the profession, some of whom have
risen from being reporters to editors.
Among others, he has trained and mentored
journalists for Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, International
Press Centre, International Centre for Investigative Reporting, Nigerian Union
of Journalists, United Nation Women and United States Consulate, Lagos .In
furtherance of his media career work, Otufodunrin has a number of very
practical and media industry relevant books to his credit which includes Purpose
Driven Journalism, Excelling in Journalism, Reporter Extraordinaire, Journalism
of My Life and The Journalist You Ought to Be. He has also bagged numerous
awards for his professional practice and media career development work from
media training departments of Polytechnics, Universities, Institutes and media
organizations.
Otufodunrin holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree
in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos and a Certificate in Advance
Digital Writing from the School of Communication, Pan Atlantic University,
Lagos. He is also presently an Associate Lecturer at the Nigerian
Institute of Journalism, Lagos where he teaches Digital Media and Investigative
Reporting. He was an adjunct lecturer at the Mass Communication
Department of University of Lagos and Professional External Examiner at the Nigerian
Institute of Journalism while he also belongs to the Nigerian Union of
Journalists and Nigeria Guild of Editors.
Otufodunrin is a fellow of some international media
fellowships, including, Thomson Foundation, Cardiff, UK, Poynter Institute
(School for Journalists), Florida, USA and Bloomberg Africa Leadership
Initiative. He is the President of Journalists for Christ, a Governing Board
member of Journalists Against AIDS, Secretary of the Africa Region of World
Association for Christian Communication and Member of the Board of Trustees of
Media Associate International (Africa).
Am sure most people will wonder why is he
voluntarily bowing out after 30 years but the truth is for a robust town and
gown mind discussions, the academics is in need of journalists with practical
Experiences. Hence, Lekan Otufodunrin has resolved to continue in training and
retraining of young journalist on the rudiments of the profession through his
Media Career Development Network. I am sure one of these days, you’ll find him
in your newsroom or classes as he continues in this vision.
All I have to say is to wish,‘Lekan Otufodunrin’ the
best as he moves ahead in the vision of raising quality and competent
Journalists for Africa and the World.
Written by Tosin Adesile, a Journalist and
Lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
and a beneficiary of Lekan Otufodunrin rich journalism Experiences via
tosinadesile@gmail.com.
There is no gainsaying that Manchester United do not head to Liverpool as underdogs, and that Jose Mourinho is a winner says Marcus Rashford according to reports.United head to their bitter rivals sitting sixth in the Premier League, 16 points behind Liverpool after 16 games of the season.
United might have had it tough getting a win, and Rashford is wary of Liverpool’s intensity, the 21-year-old says Mourinho’s side are focused only on themselves. “We don’t go there as underdogs, I think we go there to win the game, like any game.
There are several in
dication that the On-going ASUU strike may be put on hold on Monday as the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, will be meeting the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday to conclude the negotiation on the suspension of the strike by ASUU, which has entered the sixth week.
dication that the On-going ASUU strike may be put on hold on Monday as the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, will be meeting the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday to conclude the negotiation on the suspension of the strike by ASUU, which has entered the sixth week.
The leadership of ASUU noted that the strike was informed by the poor funding of the nation’s universities and staff remuneration. The strike which began on November 5 had rendered many academic activities useless while many students are forced to sit at home.
According to an information emanating from the office of the Minister of Labour and Productivity said the Meeting will commence at 4pm to discuss and likely call of the strike.
by our Reporter
It was indeed a clash of the titans as five selected vice presidential candidates
picked as a result of poll to debate on their plans for the nation. The party
featured on the NEDG/BON were APC,PDP ,YPP,ANN and ACPN. The debate which was
broadcasted live on all BON station members has Prof Osibanjo and Fmr.Gov Peter
Obi argued on policies and implementations.
According to Peter Obi, he noted that the focus All progressive
Congress since it took powers was to fight corruption in a nation whereby
majority are leaving in Poverty. “You cannot lock up your shop and be chasing
corruption”, Peter Obi noted.
In a swift response, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo noted that if
you allow the thief to steal all the goods in the shop, there wouldn’t be no
shop again saying the effort of government to fight corruption was to bring
sanity and allow for uneven development.
Other participants were: Umma Getso(YPP),Alhaji Abdulganiyu
Galadima(ACPN) and Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya(ANN)
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