By Olokuta Rofiat

Parents of pupils at the Local Education Authority (LEA), Primary School, Paikon-Basa, Gurdi Ward, Abaji Area Council, have decried the poor state of the school and acute shortage of teachers.

The school, established in 2007, has only three staff members, two teachers and a headteacher to manage 207 pupils, a situation that has crippled learning and discouraged attendance.

Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA), Mr. Zakari Dalhatu, lamented the dilapidated classrooms, leaking roofs, and lack of desks, saying pupils often sit on bare floors to learn.

He appealed to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), to deploy more teachers and rehabilitate the school to prevent a rise in out-of-school children in the area.

By Omoniyi David

Academic and non-academic activities have been paralysed at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, as four campus unions embarked on a two-week warning strike effective November 3.

In a joint statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the ASUU-UMYU Chairman, Dr. Murtala Abdullahi, the unions, ASUU, SSANU, NAAT, and NASU said the action followed the state government’s failure to honour agreements reached since 2020.

Dr. Abdullahi noted that despite repeated appeals and a recent three-week grace period, the government had failed to address issues concerning staff welfare, job security, and the university’s autonomy.

“The government’s continued inaction shows a lack of seriousness in addressing our members’ plight,” he said, adding that the strike became necessary after exhausting all avenues of dialogue.

The unions appealed to students, parents, and the public for understanding, stressing that their action aimed to safeguard quality education and staff welfare.

They warned that if the government fails to act within the two-week window, the unions would decide on further steps.

By Samson Adeyanju

The Ekiti State University (EKSU), Alumni Association has honoured Mr. Akinsanmi Falaki, a distinguished banker and business leader, with induction into its prestigious Hall of Fame.

Falaki, who holds degrees in Business Management and Human Resource Management, was recognized for his outstanding achievements in the financial sector and exemplary leadership.

The seasoned banker began his career as an intern at EIB International Bank in 2003 and has since held senior positions in Skye Bank, Union Bank, and Keystone Bank, where he rose to Assistant General Manager.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Alumni Association President described him as “a beacon of excellence and integrity” and a true ambassador of the University’s values.

In his remarks, Falaki dedicated the honour to all EKSU graduates “making a difference across sectors,” pledging continued support for initiatives that advance his alma mater’s growth and reputation.