Tag: #FutureLeaders
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UNICEF LEADS WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION AT LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, URGES LAWMAKERS TO PRIORITIZE CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, spearheaded the 2025 World Children’s Day celebration at the Lagos State House of Assembly, stressing the urgent need for lawmakers to focus on children’s rights to identity, protection, education, health, and nutrition. With the theme “My Day, My Right,” the event called for turning children’s stories into impactful…
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TINUBU CALLS ON NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged participants of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) to actively contribute to Nigeria’s inclusive governance and industrial growth during their strategic leadership training. Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized that developing Nigeria is a shared responsibility and called on emerging leaders to be agents of positive change. Highlighting…
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NATIONAL CHILDREN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EMPOWERS AFRICAN YOUTH FOR DIGITAL AGE
Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun), Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts and founder of CALDEV, announced the 2025 National Children Leadership Conference (NCLC) will convene over 400 young Africans in Abuja from November 17 to 21. Themed “The Role of Children in Nation Building: Digitally Smart, Socially Responsible,” the conference aims to…
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YOUNG MINDS, BIG IDEAS!
Students of the University of Ibadan tune in at a Stakeholders’ Forum on Adolescents and Youths’ Health in Africa — learning, sharing, and shaping tomorrow’s solutions today.📸 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Olayinka Bode-Are BRAINS THAT HEAL AFRICA 💡UI dons and health experts — Profs Oluyemisi Bamigbose, Juwon Arotiba, Babatunde Salako, and Abiodun Adeolu — brainstorm…
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NIGERIA SET TO REINTEGRATE OVER 1 MILLION OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN INTO EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to bring over 1 million out-of-school children back into mainstream education across Nigeria. Announced by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa at the 69th National Council of Education summit in Akure, the initiative targets children aged 6 to 9 from 12,600 communities, focusing on enrollment in low-cost private schools…
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REINSTATE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A CORE SUBJECT TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN EXPERT
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus-Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has strongly called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a mandatory subject in Nigerian schools. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ilorin, he emphasized that religious education can play a vital role in restoring moral values and reducing social vices in Nigeria. Historically, subjects like…
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TINUBU PLEDGES BOOST FOR INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND SKILLS AT UNILORIN’S 40TH CONVOCATION
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing innovation, research, and skill-based education in Nigerian universities during the University of Ilorin’s 40th Convocation Ceremony. Represented by FUTA’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Temidayo Oladiji, Tinubu praised UNILORIN’s academic discipline and excellence, highlighting its role as a flagship institution preparing Nigeria’s youth for global competition. The…
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UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TO GRADUATE OVER 12,000 STUDENTS AT 40TH CONVOCATION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
The University of Ilorin is set to graduate a staggering 12,764 students this week during its 40th Convocation, a milestone that also marks the institution’s 50th anniversary of academic excellence. Vice-Chancellor Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, revealed details including 316 First Class honors, 1,520 postgraduate degrees, and a wide range of diplomas and professional certifications.…
