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WAEC Lauds Kwara Govt’s Efforts On Tackling Exam Malpractices
By Steve Oni, Ilorin
Kwara State Government has been lauded on its efforts towards curbing examination malpractices in the state.
Human Resources Manager, West African Examination Council, Mr. Adesoji Faboro gave the commendation at the 2020 WAEC State Committee Meeting held at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital, saying: “The swapping of Principals from their schools to other schools and the involvement of External Monitoring Teams that cut across lecturers from the State’s Colleges of Education were good and laudable initiatives which, no doubt, had gone a long way in reducing examination malpractices and enhancing development of education sector in the state.”
The WAEC Manager, however, implored the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Fatimah Bisola Ahmed, to sustain the tempo in the interest of the youth, who are future leaders but have been brainwashed.
The Commissioner, Hajia Fatimah Bisola Ahmed, represented by the Director, Curriculum and Assessment, Alhaji Ismail Ibrahim, appreciated the West Africa Examination Council for recognising the efforts of the present administration in curbing examination malpractices in the state, reiterating the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration to the provision of sound and quality education that would make the youth self reliant and productive in life.
The meeting was well attended by stakeholders in education sector in the state.
Meanwhile, the Chairman, Kwara State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Hon. Saliu Muhammad Baba Boriya, has also commended the state government for allowing External Monitoring Teams that cut across the academia from the State’s Colleges of Education to partake in this year’s West African body’s examination supervision and for the swapping of Principals, noting that the initiatives accounted for the hitch free examinations recorded in the state.
Hon. Boriya stated this at the official presentation of reports of the External Monitoring Teams on WAEC Supervision led by Dr Ayorinde Israel of College of Education, Ilorin, to the Commissioner for Education.
He said: “This is a landmark achievement in the history of education development in Kwara State. The initiatives have contributed immensely to the drastic reduction in examination malpractices and also boosted the morale of our students, that they can also make it without cheating in their examinations.”
He called on education stakeholders to join hands with the state government in its efforts to eradicate examination malpractices in the state.
In his remarks, the Chairman, External Monitoring Teams, Dr. Ayorinde Israel, appreciated the responsiveness of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq led administration for proving that education is indeed the bedrock of development of any society.
He said: “The Governor has been able to change the scandalous narrative, not just by paying the huge fine for examination malpractices to WAEC but also by ensuring that examination malpractice has no room in the state anymore.”
He implored the government to sustain the initiatives in subsequent examinations in the state so as to nip the dastardly act permanently in the bud.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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