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NSSEC reiterates commitment to sustaining standards in schools
By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Chairman, Board of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Ambassador Nimota Akanbi, has reiterated that the Commission would continue to intervene in critical areas of needs of the senior secondary schools across the federation, while also prescribing and sustaining minimum standards.
The NSSEC Board Chairman, who stated this in Abuja at the end of a two-day retreat for members of the Governing Board of the Commission, added that they are also committed to promoting institutional partnerships and collaborations on funding for all secondary schools in the country.
“Aside the federal government, funding is also expected to come from the state governments, private sector, international development partners and donor organisations towards improving funding of senior secondary schools in the country,” Ambassador Akanbi added.
She also promised that the Board would develop a robust Management Information System (MIS) that would capture all relevant data relating to senior secondary schools in the country.
She said: “We are committed to adopting the Public Private Partnership model in solving some of the existing challenges within senior secondary education sub-sector.”
According to her, the Board is also committed to deliberately promoting STEAM and TVET across all senior secondary schools in Nigeria, adding that the Board has developed a national policy towards bringing the country’s senior secondary education at par with their foreign counterparts.
Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. Benjamin Abakpa, said the Commission has embarked on measures that would ensure that state governments produce quality teachers in their senior secondary schools.
Abakpa expressed worries over teacher/students ratio in public schools, saying that the Commission is in collaboration with state governments to resolve the problems.
According to him, teachers are the foundation for the success of their students, while the quality of learning depends on the quality of teachers, adding that what the Board has done is to refresh and retrain the teachers in the various states, starting with the master trainer and with time it would transcend the lower level.
The Executive Secretary disclosed that the Commission is set to intervene in critical areas in the state and once the board has the resources, the deficit would be taken care of with a view to having quality teachers across the country’s senior secondary schools.
The Board has also expressed its readiness to monitor the age brackets of students entering into senior secondary schools with a view to making them self reliant after graduation from Senior Secondary Schools
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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