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Abia Governor Alex Otti Orders Demolition Of ABSU Faculty Buildings

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Abia Governor Alex Otti Orders Demolition Of ABSU Faculty Buildings

Abia governor Alex Otti orders demolition of ABSU faculty buildings. He said that demolition of the buildings was necessary to save students from danger.

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has ordered the authorities of  Abia State University(ABSU)  to demolish the law and agriculture faculties buildings, which are dilapidated.

Mr Otti gave the order  at a two-day retreat organised for the re-constituted Governing Council of ABSU, by the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of council, Agwu U. Agwu.
He said that demolition of the buildings was necessary to save students from danger.

“I set up a committee and sent them to go and see how the Law and Agriculture faculty buildings are, and the conclusion of their report is that there are no buildings that could house those faculties, even when renovated.

“Vice -Chancellor, you have your job cut out for you; you cannot allow students to be in those buildings, because when they collapse, you will lose the students.

“I heard that students read in those buildings; those buildings should be pulled down,” the governor said.

He said that construction of new buildings had been approved for both faculties and that the drawings would be completed soon.
Mr Otti promised to release funds for the faculty buildings, to ensure their completion within the academic session.

He said that both faculties, which were relocated to Umuahia Campus by the last administration in the state, would remain there until the provision of adequate accommodation.

The governor regretted that the university, which was ranked  second, following its establishment after the Rivers State University in 1981, was now 37 on the ranking list.

He charged all stakeholders to do the necessary things to improve the state of things at the institution.

The commissioner for tertiary education, Uche Eme Uche, said that Mr Otti inherited a broken ABSU, with all kinds of stories of malpractice.

Ms Uche said that the governor constituted a Visitation Panel, which made recommendations morphed  into a white paper, whose implementation formed the basis for ABSU’s transformation.

She urged the council to understand the relationship between the council and the management and their operational rules to advance the institution’s progress.

Earlier, the Pro-Chancellor, Mr Agwu, said that the retreat had selected experienced resource persons to usher in a new era in the university.

Mr Agwu said although ABSU had produced eminent personalities, it still lagged behind ,stressing a lot needed  to be done to make it a world-class institution.

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ABSU Faculty Buildings

He thanked the governor for the steps taken to improve the institution’s status and sought more investment to upgrade the status of ABSU.

The Vice Chancellor, Ndukwe Okeudo, said that the governor’s commitment to educational excellence in the state was manifested in 20 per cent budget allocation to education and free education in the state.

Mr Okeudo expressed hope that lessons learnt from the retreat would help enhance the performance of the council.

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IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County

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IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County

In a major move toward reforming police education, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, held a high-level strategic meeting at the Federal Ministry of Education today, Monday, May 4, 2026.

The main goal of the meeting was to officially establish a new Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) campus in Ogun State, along with a comprehensive plan to upgrade and secure accreditation for the 42 Police Colleges nationwide.

The meeting was hosted by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad. The attendance of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (Rtd) and other key stakeholders highlighted the importance and national significance of these educational reforms.

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Key topics covered included infrastructure development and collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to ensure the construction of modern facilities. Stakeholders also coordinated with the National Universities Commission (NUC) for thorough resource verification to meet accreditation standards, with a clear timeline set for the Ogun State campus to be fully operational in the 2026 academic session.

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IGP Disu

IGP Disu reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to professional excellence, emphasizing that transforming these institutions is essential for building a modern, service-oriented police force.

He stated that by combining academic rigor with tactical operational training, the Nigeria Police Force will produce officers ready to address today’s security challenges with the highest level of integrity.

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ICPC Formally Established A Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) At Andal Science Academy, Kano

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ICPC Formally Established A Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) At Andal Science Academy, Kano

Cultivating Integrity: ICPC Plants Anti-Corruption Seed at Andal Science Academy
In a resolute effort to curb the pervasive menace of corruption, the Kano State office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has formally established a Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) at Andal Science Academy, Kano.

The initiative marks a strategic shift towards prevention rather than mere prosecution, targeting the conscience of the nation’s future leaders.
The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Barrister Ahmad Muhammad Wada, was represented at the ceremony by Chief Superintendent Sani Tukur and articulated the core philosophy behind the club.

He explained that its primary aim is to reshape the mindset of the younger generation, actively involving them in the anti-corruption crusade long before they assume positions of power or responsibility.

Addressing the students directly, Barrister Wada urged them to become courageous informants against malpractice, reporting any incidence of corruption to relevant authorities, including the ICPC, through the college principal.

The principal, he noted, would serve as the club’s patron, creating a safe and structured channel for whistleblowing within the school environment.

The Commissioner further emphasised that the club is designed not only to detect wrongdoing but also to thoroughly reorient students to the ills of corruption. He called on them to imbibe the virtues of integrity, discipline, and honesty, insisting that these qualities are non‑negotiable for the leaders of tomorrow who must steer Nigeria towards a more transparent future.

On his part, the principal of Andal Science Academy, Mr. Sam Ade, warmly commended the ICPC’s efforts to establish SACs in various schools across the federation. He assured the Commission of his management’s unwavering support, pledging to nurture the club to yield fruitful results and to embed its anti‑corruption ethos into the broader life of the academy.

Following the speeches, the executive members of the newly formed club were formally sworn in. They were then sensitised on the club’s rules, objectives, and operational boundaries, ensuring that from the outset, leadership was anchored in clarity and purpose rather than mere enthusiasm.

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The atmosphere reached a festive pitch when a gathering of about eighty students broke into spirited chanting, dancing, and singing of anti‑corruption slogans. Their visible energy and joy suggested that for these young people, the fight against corruption need not be grim—it could be a collective, vibrant, and even celebratory movement for change.

In sum, the launch of the Student Anti‑Corruption Club at Andal Science Academy is far more than a school event. It is a thematic declaration that integrity must be cultivated from childhood, that schools are vital frontiers in the battle against graft, and that with the right nurturing, today’s students can indeed become tomorrow’s most incorruptible citizens.

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Financial Literacy: NNPC Foundation Trains Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members

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Financial Literacy: NNPC Foundation Trains Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members

In continuation of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on financial literacy, the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte has conducted its second 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) skills empowerment training for Batch A, Stream 2 corps members at the FCT NYSC Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja, over the weekend.

Delivered in partnership with the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) scheme, the programme covers financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development. Its training structure also includes a financial literacy test, a “Kick Start My Business” course, and business proposal pitching.

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Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, who was represented by the Head, Programme Management, Rose Okonkwo, noted that over one million corps members have been trained nationwide through the programme.

Acting Director of SAED, Usman Yahaya, commended the NNPC Foundation for its consistent support, urging the corps members to acquire multiple skills during their service year in order to position themselves as job creators and not job seekers.

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It would be recalled that last year, 531 youths received Starter Packs and financial support to help them launch their businesses, with most beneficiaries recording measurable progress across their various enterprises.

The NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte has, through the financial literacy programme, sustained its commitment to preparing young Nigerians towards sustainable careers and self-reliance, contributing to national economic growth and development.

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