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We are not going back on strike. VCs, registrars, bursars not paid – SSANU

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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) says the union will not stop its plan to embark on a nationwide strike over demands not yet met by the Federal Government.

 

SSANU threatened to shut down hostels and power supply in universities across the country if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands before next Monday, March 18, 2024.

“To surprise you, even Vice Chancellors are involved in this because VCs have not been paid, registrars have not been paid, bursars have not been paid.”SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim told Channels TV

He said there are some universities that are currently holding their semesters’ association but “it’s quite unfortunate that we have to take this painful decision. Some of us also have out children in these schools but when we strike, everything is grounded”.

“Shutting down the university is clearly beyond how it will affect the students because it’s everybody; there will be no electricity, there will be no water, there will be no security, there will be no hostels for students, and there will be no administration,” he said.

The SSANU President slammed the Federal Government for paying withheld salaries to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) while neglecting other unions like SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU).

Ibrahim alleged that the office of the Accountant General, through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) office, has been treating SSANU and NASU with disdain despite that the President granted waivers that all unions which embarked on the industrial action in 2022 be paid.

Ibrahim said crisis was due to what he called a misplacement of priority, saying that the university is a chain and “you don’t treat a group different and others indifferently.”

SSANU had embarked on an eight-month strike in 2022 to press home some of their demands including better welfare package.

The former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration subsequently invoked a ‘No Work, No Pay policy’ against the unions.

President Bola Tinubu last October approved the release of four of the eight months withheld salaries for ASUU members.

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Isoko North Council Chairman pays all primary six enrollment fees

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The Executive Chairman Isoko North local government Area of Delta State, Hon (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba has taken a significant step to support education by paying all enrollment fees for the 43 public primary schools pupils in Isoko North local government Area.

The council boss made this known today 5th February 2025 when briefing News men at his office immediately after a brief meeting with his management team and Hod education, he said ” as part of my educational policy for Isoko North people which is tagged Brightening the future through Education, consolidating the MORE Agenda of His Excellency Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , Governor of Delta State, I decided to pay for all the primary six pupils enrollment fees this year 2025.

Ogorugba emphasized that considering the economic challenges faced by many parents, majority of them are finding it difficult to pay the enrollment fees of their children hence his administration has taken on the responsibility of paying the enrollment fees for the 2025 academic year to enable the pupils write the forth coming primary six examination.

The Chairman therefore urged parents who have already paid for the enrollment of their children to meet their various head teachers for refund, he stated.

Ogorugba efforts have been Commended by various stakeholders including the former vice Chairman Isoko North council, Hon. Gabriel Alebe and immediate past Councillor, Ozoro Ward 2, Hon. Felix Adaimoni who praised the council Chairman achievements since assumption of office, such as distribution of free notebooks and others writing materials to the 43 public primary schools, Construction of 15 Lockup shops and 4 toilets at Ofagbe community, renovation of 65 open stores at Otor-Owhe community market, Rehabilitation of Otor-Owhe -Owhelogbo Road, rehabilitation of Otor-Iyede Road, tilling of offices in Isoko North council, construction of modern Administrative complex at the council Secretariat, renovation of open stores at Aradhe community market, among others

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Bill for the conversion of Michael Okpara University, Umudike, into a conventional university passed its second reading.- Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu.

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Yesterday, my bill for the conversion of Michael Okpara University, Umudike, into a conventional university passed its second reading.

This bill, seeks to transform the existing Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia State into a conventional university to expand its institutional mandate.

As an institution primarily focused on agricultural sciences, MOUAU has already contributed significantly to Nigeria’s agricultural development. However, broadening the university’s scope to include diverse disciplines would amplify its impact across multiple sectors.

With this bill becoming law, Michael Okpara University will be able to introduce programs in fields such as Arts, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, and Humanities. This diversification will attract a larger and more varied student population, ensuring that MOUAU becomes a hub for learners from different academic and cultural backgrounds.

I am confident that, with the support of my colleagues, this bill will receive the necessary legislative approval and contribute to the advancement of our educational system, not just in Abia State but our nation at large. Deputy speaker Benjamin Kalu Says.

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Minnesota High Schools Reject Trump’s Title IX Rules Banning Transgender Athletes

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The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has published a statement saying that it will not obey President Donald Trump’s updated Title IX rules that forbid transgender athletes from playing in girl’s sports.

President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that bans males who identify as transgender females from competing against girls. He also said schools that refuse to obey the rules risk having their federal funding rescinded.

But the MSHSL now says that it will place Minnesota’s state discrimination law ahead of federal Title IX rules and will not ban trans athletes from choosing whichever gender they wish to play as, according to Fox 9.

The state-wide school sports organization insists that its rules are “determined by state law, through the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the Minnesota Constitution.”

The statement adds that the high school organization will “continue to review the existing state laws alongside the new Presidential Executive Order and its timeline, processes for states, and requirements that are included.”

The memo was sent to all Minnesota high schools this week.

“In Minnesota, participation and eligibility of transgender student-athletes is determined by state law, through the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the Minnesota Constitution,” the statement reads.

“The Minnesota State High School League, similar to other youth sports organizations, is subject to state anti-discrimination laws, which prohibit discrimination based on gender identity. Therefore, students in Minnesota are allowed to participate consistent with their gender identity. League Member Schools have done excellent work in respecting students and their individual situations as they determine their participation and eligibility within interscholastic sports,” it continues.

“The League will continue to review the existing state laws alongside the new Presidential Executive Order and its timeline, processes for states, and requirements that are included.”

The president said the actions he was taking are long overdue.

“With this executive order, the war on women’s sports is over,” Trump said as he signed the order on February 5. “And it should have been done long ago.”

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