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Teachers Protest over Alleged Plan To Cede Primary Education To Local Government
By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City
Commercial activities were on Tuesday paralyzed in Edo State following the protest embarked upon by the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Edo State chapter over the proposed handing over of the affairs of primary education to local government councils.
The protesters drawn from the 18 local government areas of the state, marched through the major streets of Benin thereby causing traffic jam in the city metropolis.
Addressing newsmen at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat in Benin City, the NUT national chairman, Comrade Mike Alogba Olukoya represented by its national publicity secretary, comrade Amos Izebhojie said they have nothing against the local government autonomy but are strictly against the ceding of the primary education and its management to it noting that it lacks the financial capacity to fund the primary education in the country.
He said ceding of the primary school education to the local government council was experimented many years ago but it was characterized by incessant strike actions and other abnormalities adding that as result of that, it did not see the light of the day.
He said going back to old days was to cripple the primary education system in the country.
“To avoid the abysmal failure which was then experienced, the 1999 constitution as amended provided copiously for who should manage the primary education which is the state government.
“Primary education and the management of primary education must not be ceded to the hands of local government councils. They lack the residual capacity to fund and manage primary education in Nigeria.
“It was experimented before and it failed woefully. That period was bedeviled by incessant strikes, school dropped out and what have you. We are saying that the constitution of Nigeria 1999 as amended provided copiously for who should manage primary education and which is the state government”, he said.
The Edo State chairman, Comrade Loggle Iyalomhe noted that it is ironical and distressingly painful that this all important stratum of our educational system has suffered untold neglect and underfunding without adequate motivation for teachers plying their trade at this level of our educational system, culminating in the distortion of academic calendar which is antithetical and retrogressive to effective education delivery, national growth and development.
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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