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‘Je ka kawe’ will be put to maximum use — LASUBEB
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) says it will put to optimum use, ‘Je ka Kawe’, an Early Grade Reading (EGR) Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM), to boost Yoruba speaking and reading.
The Executive Chairman of the board, Mr Wahab Alawiye-King, made the declaration in Lagos at the official handover of the ‘Je ka kawe’ by the United State Agency for International Development (USAID).
USAID in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), had earlier inaugurated the Early Grade Reading (EGR) Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) in Igbo and Yoruba Languages: ‘Ka Anyi Guo’ and ‘Je Ka Kawe’ respectively.
“I commend this laudable initiative, ‘Je ka Kawe’, aimed at increasing literacy levels of pupils. Using our indigenous language as the infusion of local languages into the educational system will be beneficial.
“The infusion of local languages into the educational system will expand their chances of survival, while its introduction as a medium of instruction, will also help pupil succeed educationally.
“This huge contributions to the development of education is greatly appreciated as the resources will expand availability of quality local language and learning materials for reading among yoruba speaking pupils in primary 1-3 in the South-West and Lagos in particular, ” Alawiye-King said.
In his remarks, Mr Nurudeen Lawal, Chief of Party of the USAID, said that language is a very important aspect of the curriculum.
According to him, it is the reason the national policy has been emphatic that children must be taught in their mother tongue.
Lawal said the USAID funded initiative was to support the national policy on mother tongue among children, particularly from primary 1,2 and 3, as these levels were very important stages of their academic life.
“The learning and reading outcome in Nigeria is not very encouraging and the quality of education is also low, so we are doing this to support the government in improving the system, particularly mother tongue.
“It is most important that children should be able to read in early age, because the contrary might lead to frustration in learning and might lead to dropping out of school at that stage,’’ he stated.
He said there was need to teach children in the mother tongue, a language that they would understand, grow, succeed and be able to channel the knowledge to other subjects, to complete their education.
This he said, is very critical for national development.
The USAID representative added that the initiative which yielded significant result when introduced in Hausa language in the states of Bauchi and Sokoto, contained teachers’ guide and principle of learning.
Also Mrs Chineye Nwokorie, representative of the Federal Ministry of Education, urged stakeholders to join hands to promote mother tongue through the ‘Je ka Kawe’ by producing more copies.
Nwokorie said that the availability of large number of the copies was essential to reach out to schools and teachers in Lagos, while other states in the South West should follow suit in the vision.
Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, the Lagos State Commissioner for Education, applauded USAID and NERDC, saying that parents should always speak and make Yoruba language compulsory in homes.
She said it would help the children flow, love and read the language in school and communicate with people from the tribe in and outside the country, just as they interact in English language.
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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