Unilorin VC, Prof Egbewole decries brain drain as 25,234 students graduate

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, has decried the menace of brain drain that has hit the Nigerian university system.




He also noted the inadequate resources hindering the proper running of Nigerian universities and the dangers of understaffing.




At a world press conference on the 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies of the institution, where 25,234 students will graduate, with 450 in the First Class division, Professor Egbewole admitted that “some of our best eggs are leaving the country in droves.”




Taking solace in late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s philosophy on life and education, he said the university management had shown that nothing can deter their commitment to education and progress.




The VC urged the management to “tear the mask of retrogression, servitude, social inequality, mediocrity and indignity in our university and the nation at large. ”




“We have 14,477 students for the 37th convocation ceremonies in the 2020/2021 academic session, and 10,757 students for the 38th convocation ceremonies who are for the 2021/2022 academic session,” he said.




“The 2020/2021 academic session produced 211 first class graduates, while the 2021/2022 academic session produced 239 first class graduates.”




Professor Egbewole said although the past year had been with its challenges with the multiplier effects of the fuel subsidy removal, which has tested the institution’s economic resilience and prudent, but “I must deliver on the mandates given to me and the dreams of the founding fathers of this university.”

I won’t allow anyone to harm my people even if it will cost me my life– Dikko Radda

 



Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, says he would protect the
people of the state from banditry attacks “even if it would cost him his life”.



 



Speaking on Monday during an interview with BBC Hausa, Radda
said it is high time banditry activities were stopped in the state.



 



He said his administration recognises the importance of
security, adding that collective effort is needed to end insecurity in the
state.



 



The governor recently established the community watch corps
to complement the efforts of conventional security bodies in the fight against
banditry in Katsina.








He commented on the new security outfit and said the group
has been fully equipped with the necessary tools.



 



Radda added that members of the corps are volunteers who
understand the nature of the insecurity in their various areas.



 



He said the volunteers are ready to safeguard their
communities and also ensure the safety of their loved ones.



 



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“We have set up, trained, and equipped the volunteers and
also provided them with cars and motorcycles, including armoured vehicles,” he
said.



 



“On the issue of payment of salaries to the new security
body, the government is working on plans to ensure they are placed on
allowance.



 



“It is important for people to know that these volunteers
are not paid for this job but they are people who are motivated by a sense of
duty to protect their communities and their loved ones.



 



“People who are criticising the patrols of the corps, saying
it will further worsen the security situation in the state are making a
baseless point.



 



 “People living in the
affected areas are aware of the true situation of the security issue in their
communities and it is unacceptable to allow these people (bandits) to continue
to kidnap and kill residents.



 



“I swear to God, as a governor, even if it will cost me my
life, I won’t allow anyone to harm my people. The problem of banditry has
reached a point where we must all unite and put an end to it.



 



“Those who oppose these measures are probably doing so
because they do not have lived ones in the affected areas and are not the ones
being killed.



 



“Once we conclude all necessary preparations, I will also
start entering the forest.”

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Reasons behind Wike, Saraki’s home visit revealed

 




As the search for the next National Chairman of the Peoples
Democratic Party continues, the reason former Rivers State governor and
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and former President of
the Senate, Abubakar Saraki visited one another has been uncovered.



 



Saraki and Wike contested the PDP presidential primary, but
lost to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.



 



The former President of the Senate was appointed into the
PDP/Atiku’s campaign team and with the support of others worked for the party
in the presidential election.



 



Wike, who called for the removal of the suspended national
chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, for South-North balance, alongside his G5 faction, worked
against the interest of Atiku and the party in the 2023 presidential election.



 





The former Rivers State governor who worked for President
Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress was appointed minister of FCT.



 



Upon assumption, Wike declared that he remained a member of
the PDP only working with President Tinubu to transform Nigeria.



 



As the call for Wike to be sanctioned gathers momentum, many
members of the PDP are also demanding the replacement of the acting National
Chairman, Umar Damagum.



 



In a new twist, Wike on Tuesday stormed Saraki’s house
located at Lake Chad Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.



The PUNCH reports that a high-ranking member of the PDP
National Working Committee revealed that the issue about who would succeed
Damagum was part of the reason Wike visited Saraki.



 



The source who does not want his name mentioned in the print
disclosed that Atiku and a few party leaders had settled for Saraki to succeed
Damagum.



 



He said, “We are aware that the party’s presidential
candidate, Atiku, and a few party leaders are discussing the person that will
succeed the Damagum. In recent times, I am aware that Atiku and some of these
leaders have settled for Saraki.



 



“They settled for Saraki because they believed he had the
charisma and the political will to reposition the party. So, discussion is
ongoing within party stakeholders.”



 



When asked about who the next PDP National Chairman would be
unveiled, he said, “What is delaying the process is the Atiku and PDP’s case
before the Supreme Court.



 



“Once the Supreme Court rules on the presidential election
matter between now and November, the leaders will come out open and things will
pick up.”



 



When contacted by our correspondent, Saraki’s media aide,
Yusuph Olaniyonu, described the visit as a “friendly visit”.

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Peter Obi should consider a career in evangelism, Abuja's press conference needless - Reuben Abati

 Reuben Abati, a veteran Nigerian journalist, has roasted Mr. Peter Obi over the press conference that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate held in Abuja on Wednesday.





 

Obi at the press conference urged President Bola Tinubu to tell Nigerians his true name and everything related to his educational career.

 

The former Anambra governor asked Tinubu to provide clear details about the schools he attended, whether he participated in the National Youth Service Corps, and if he changed his name at any point.

 

Obi added that Tinubu needs to introduce himself to Nigerians and the world so as to further avoid doubts and international embarrassment.

 



Reacting to the press conference on Arise TV on Thursday, Mr. Abati averred that the event organized by Obi was needless.

 

He said: “When I saw the press conference by Mr. Peter Obi yesterday, I felt it was needless. If Mr Peter Obi is considering a career in evangelism, there are many people who have gone from other careers into evangelism, but within the framework of the electoral process, what he (Obi) did yesterday, he (Obi) is just seeking the media attention, looking for publicity.

 

 “Why do I say so, the electoral process is effectively in process, if you as a principal member of the process have any grievances, the best place to go to is the court of law, and which is what Atiku Abubakar has done, the presidential candidate of the PDP. The last time Waziri had a press conference he came out and said he wanted the candidate of NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Mr Peter Obi to join him, the Labour Party released a statement and said they were not part of it. Ok, is it that now, the Labour Party has changed its mind?.”

 



Abati added that the response from APC concerning Obi’s press conference was in place.







The APC had also in a statement on Wednesday rubbished Peter
Obi’s press conference.



 



According to the ruling party, the Chicago State University
has clarified the questions raised by Obi and there is nothing hidden about the
identity of Nigeria’s president.



 



APC added that Obi only echoed the script authored by Atiku
Abubakar.