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NIPPS DG Calls For Review of 6-3-3-4 System of Education
***Attributes policy summersault to dearth of funding, political ideologies
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
Director General, NIgeria Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS),Kuru Jos, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has called on the Federal Government to review the 6-3-3-4 system of Education (introduced in 1983) to meet the present realities for the nation to move forward.
Omotayo made the call at the 5th Distinguished Lecture Series of the Federal University, Lokoja, with the theme” Policy Summersault: The Bane Of Development In Public Sector.”
The Professor of Environmental Sustainability noted that the policy which was enunciated with the primary focus of meeting the educational needs of the citizenry and equipping the youths with skills to make them self reliant had failed to meet the objectives.
The NIPPS Director-General hinted that the initial concept of the policy was also to be a blend of students with biases for technical, vocational and technological education with those having flair for academics.
He lamented that prolonged dearth of funds to adequately implement the policy had altered the concept, culminating in stunted educational progress of the nation.
“Although the policy is still running , it has deviated from the original concept as poor funding has affected its continued relevance”, he said.
He added that the policy should either be scrapped or reviewed with due cognizance of the current realities and educational needs of the country.
Omotayo stated that for the policy to be effective through all the governments in power should endeavour to codify policies into law as a means for the citizenry to hold government accountable for its breach.
He added that enacting policies without backing them by law was the major cause of policy abandonment and Summersault, resulting in loss of resources and general discontentment with government programmes.
The DG explained that cognizance must be taken of certain factors such as political consideration, geographical location, religion, funding and the hydra-headed issue of corruption in policy formulation to avoid failures.
He stressed that most policies are formulated without considering these variables, causing distortions and ineffectiveness adding that lack of awareness and low intellectual capacity of the people at the grassroots and targeted beneficiaries of the policies have always constituted a hindrance.
Other inhibiting factors according to him, include lack of ideology by political parties and biases in leadership to issues and projects saying that these had always fueled policy failures.
He stressed that policy summersault has both positive and negative impact on the society as ”Policy can Summersault to correct a poorly formulated policy” adding that policies require constant reviews to measure their impact and if necessary, be either “discontinued or modified.”
Omotayo urged Nigerians to avoid tackling issue of corruption with “blame game”, as he called on the electorate to elect people with capacity and capability into positions of authority and tasked politicians to always have vibrant political ideologies.
He commended the management of the Federal University Lokoja for instituting the Distinguish Lecture Series which, he noted, had brought together the Gowns and Towns and called for sustained effort in proffering solutions to societal challenges.
Meanwhile, the vice chancellor of the University, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi, said the topic of the lecture was carefully selected as the nation is faced with multiple policy failures dotting the length and breadth of the country with abandoned projects and programmes.
“In Nigeria, like in many nations, the public service acts as the engine driving the implementation of policies and programs. Any inconsistency or abrupt shift in policy direction can have profound effects on our developmental efforts.
“The exchange of ideas and perspectives is fundamental to our growth as a society”, he said, adding that the lecture had contributed significantly to “our understanding of the complexities surrounding policy development in Nigeria service.”
Akinwumi commended the guest lecturer for the thought provoking scholarly treatment of the subject matter and charged each and every one to contribute their quota to the development of the nation, saying the challenges facing the nation are surmountable. (Ends)
**Calls for reversal of the ill-informed Move by the House of reps
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has Condemned the attempt by the House of Representatives to refer Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and other members to the Committee On Ethics for probe over their Solidarity Visit to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Fifty members of the House of Representatives hadq paid a solidarity visit to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to celebrate his one year in office.
The lawmakers, who consist of members of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Labour Party ( LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party ( NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) also include the spokesman of opposition coalition, in the House, Ikenga Ugochinyere..
Ugochinyere had explained on the sideline of the thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt that federal lawmakers were in Rivers to solidarilize with Fubara and celebrate with him on his one year of transformational leadership.
But the House had referred the Honourable members to the Committee on Ethics for disciplinary action over their visit
However, the chairman,
Media Committee of the
Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Chief Barr. Chukwudi Ezeobika in a statement has tackled the leadership of the House for the action which he said clearly cast doubt on its integrity in the observance and or adherence to the laws which they enact/promulgate.
“Relying on the point of order/ privilege raised by Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress, Plateau State to arrive at such decision is erroneous and grossly misleading.
“The House, by this very action, has impugned on the integrity and sacredness of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) especially Sections 39 and 40 which guarantee Freedom of Expression and the Press as well as that of Peaceful Assembly and Association respectively.
“We, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), hereby call on the leadership of the House of Representatives to, without further delay retract its ongoing steps in the purported probe of these Honourable members by its Ethics Committee and not engage in any act that may violate the fundamental rights of its members or any member of the public.
the Kano State Police Command has countered reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano, where Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Kano, leading prayer at the moment.
The reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have been laying claim to the throne, creating confusion in the city.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had dethroned Ado Bayero and asked him to hand over within 48 hours.
But the dethroned monarch in defiance returned to the town under military protection and has been operating from the mini palace since then.
In a statement by Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesman of Kano Police Command, said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
“The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”
The emirate tussle has continued to linger since the reinstatement of Sanusi and dissolution of the five emirates.
There have been cnflicting court orders for and against
Based on the conflicting orders, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, had summoned the head of the Federal High high Court and Kano Chief Judge.
The Police statement reads,
KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND
31ST MAY, 2024
The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano.
2. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
3. The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
4. Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.
SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.
As the royal turbulence continue to shake the foundation of the city of Kano, the ancient city is tension soaked as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have indicated their determination to hold Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.
A press statement issued Thursday night, signed by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, spelt out the itinerary of the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the Mosque to lead the Jumaat Prayers.
The statement explained that Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace, and is closer to the contending Mosque, is expected to lead the two rakat Friday prayers.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat Prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Amir of the City, a statement explained.
The statement by Danburan invited Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by the Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II.
However, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invited residents to join him at the Emir’s Palace Friday Mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer.
It stated that the movement to the Emir’s Palace Mosque starts at 12.30 pm.
However, the police are yet to comment on the development.
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