Abuja: As the strike by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) enters second day, court activities at the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja were going on smoothly.
A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Showed that judges, staff, lawyers and litigants in the high-rise building were going their own businesses without hindrance.
From the 1st floor to the 5th floor that housed the 13 courts in the building, NAN observed that no fewer than eight courts were sitting.
It would also be recalled that court activities went on unchecked yesterday.
However, a notice of congress meeting by the FHC’s chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) signed by its Public Relations Officer, G.A. Maku, said there would be emergency meeting of all staff by 11am today.
It reads: “All members of staff are expected to converge at Ukeje Hall @11am this morning for an emergency meeting.
“This meeting is noteworthy as members will be briefed on the position of the union with regards to the on-going NLC strike action and other important issues please.”(NAN) (www.nannews.ng) / Flowerbudnews
Patients at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, Ogun State, were on Wednesday left unattended to by doctors and nurses.
This is as staff of the hospital complied with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) that workers should embark on an indefinite strike.
On Wednesday, doctors, nurses, midwives, laboratory officials, record keepers and other staff of the OOUTH were seen returning home, saying, “we have joined the strike, no work today.”
Patients and other individuals who visited the facility were sent back.
Also, those on admission may need to move to another hospital as doctors and nurses were being chased out of their offices by union leaders.
The union leaders had stormed the hospital with canes, ready to flog out anyone who might want to resume work against the strike action.
As of the time of filing this report, one of the main gates at OOUTH is under lock and key.
One Mrs Abiola Ade, who was at the hospital, said, “I came from Abeokuta this morning to pick the result of a test I did last week, but they told me they have joined strike. So, I will have go to back. This is so annoying.”
Also, one of the nurses, who did not want her name mentioned, stated that the hospital joined the strike on Wednesday and may remain without activities until further notice.
Our correspondent reports that some patients are still sitting within the hospital premises, hoping help could come their way.
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday, said that some suspected political thugs that brutalized the National president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero have been arrested.
recalls that the NLC president was attacked in Owerri, Imo State capital on November 1 when workers in the state staged a protest over unpaid salary.
The NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, had declared nationwide strike, demanding the arrest of the suspected thugs and their sponsors.
Following the commencement of the strike, which has relatively crippled economic activities in some parts of the country, Ribadu, in a statement signed by the Head of Strategic Communications in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari U Mijinyawa, urged the organized labour to halt the ongoing nationwide strike.
He confirmed that some arrests had been made regarding the brutalization of the NLC president, pledging that the outcome of the investigation would be made known to the general public.
The statement reads partly, “The NSA is particularly worried about the implications of the strike action on the livelihood of ordinary Nigerians and its potential impact on economic security and other strategic national interests.
The NSA regrets the incident and condemns it in its entirety as it was against the rule of law and the principles of freedom of association and expression subscribed to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration.
“The Federal Government will never condone such an act.
“As a fallout of the incident, relevant authorities were directed to conduct thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault and bring to book the culprits.
Available update indicates that some arrests have already been made in this regard. The outcome of the investigation will be made public as soon as it is concluded
The rapper’s management announced his death on his official Instagram page on Wednesday.
The statement from the management reads: “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji aka 0LADIPS has passed away yesterday Nov’14th Tuesday evening, at exactly 10:14 pm. We are still in shock as we speak! For over 2 years he has kept his battles within himself, his body is now with his family & funeral services will be announced as it is concluded!
The family asked that we respect their privacy in this trying time. May God give us all the fortitude to bear this great loss. (amen).- Management.”
I, Engr. Dr Man Yahaya Sani, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, profoundly express my deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all the staff’s unions of the institution, (ASUP, SSANIP & NASU)for their show of selflessness and commitment to the success of our students.
The resolve of these unions to continue with the ongoing second semester examinations, for 2022/2023 academic session, despite the nationwide strike called by the NLC is a pointer to the exceptional attributes of love and compassion on their part.
Obviously, this great gesture will remain indelible in the minds of the management and the students; as I consider it a privilege to work with noble men and women of this enviable character.
On behalf of the Management, entire staff and students , I say thank you so much to our unionists for their relentless efforts in sustaining smooth and excellent academic activities on our campus.
The Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic, (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Ede Chapter have said they would not join the ongoing strike called upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress, (TUC) yet due to the ‘ongoing examination’.
This disclosure was made by the Ede Poly ASUP chairman, Barr Azeez to the PRESS Club during the week.
He, however expressed their readiness to comply with the strike action directed by the organised labour after the completion of the examination.
According to him “The Chapter isn’t joining the strike for the sake of the ongoing examination, but a decision will be made after the conclusion of the semester examination.”
Good News For Private Schools,; Ease your Operations with – NAITS School Management ICT Technology at incredibly low price
By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): Nigerian Software Engineer, Engr. Bashir Sani who developed an Automated School Management System (NAITS-ASMS), has urged school owners to embrace the system to reduce running cost and be profitable.
Speaking in an interview with Flowerbudnews on Wednesday in Abuja, Engr Bashir Sani said NAITS-ASMS helped to digitalise all facets of the operation of a school.
Engr. Bashir Sani described the NAITS-Automated School Management System as user-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable.
He urged school owners and administrators to ”:embrace a seamless and efficient educational management experience with NAITS Automated School Management Technology,”
The Software Engineer said that NAITS-ASMS, developed by his ICT company, New Age IT Solutions (NAITS) had unique and comprehensive applications and features that made it very suitable for Modern City Schools as well as Schools in the rural communities.
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” We deliberately made NAITS-ASMS affordable and moderately priced as an indigenous technology and as part of our contributions to the achievement of a sound educational system for our children,” Engineer Sani said
The Software Engineer disclosed that some of the very unique features of NAITS-ASMS is its capability to integrate parents and other stakeholders of schools into the platform.
””When PARENTS are configured on the platform, they can login from the comfort of their homes, offices etc to monitor the academic performance of their children” Engr. Bashir Sani stated
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”School Owners, Managements, parents, teachers and other relevant stakeholders can function seamlessly on NAITS-ASMS on their mobile phones,:’ Engr Sani said.
He explained that ”the driving force behind the creation of our innovative NAITS Automated School Management System originated from a strong aspiration to make technology accessible and affordable for modern and grassroots communities. ”
Engr Bashir Sani said: ”this vision took root during my time as a committed schoolteacher in 2014.,” adding,. ”at the heart of this endeavor was the realization that existing school software were often exorbitantly priced, rendering them inaccessible to the average Nigerian school.
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‘:Moreover, these solutions were not tailored to the smaller screen sizes of mobile phones, limiting their reach and practicality.
Witnessing the transformative impact of an automated result processing application within the school, which seamlessly integrated student passports, school logos, form master signatures, continuous assessment scores, and other essential computations into concise A4-sized reports, I was inspired to revolutionize the educational technology landscape,”, he stated.
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‘:Our NAITS-ASMS not only streamlines administrative tasks, but also alleviates the burden of manual report generation, which often proved to be error-prone and time-consuming for educators., ‘ the Software Engineer explained.
Engr Bashir said further; ”by developing a user-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable platform, we are committed to empowering educational institutions across Nigeria, enabling them to harness the full potential of technology in their daily operations”.
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It is imperative to emphasize that over time, NAITS ASMT has undergone significant evolution, expanding its scope beyond result processing to encompass comprehensive teacher and student record management, along with efficient school accounting management.
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‘Join us in embracing a seamless and efficient educational management experience with NAITS Automated School Management Technology,” the Engineer urged school.owners (Flowerbudnews)
Your victory heart-warming, Makinde congratulates Bayelsa gov
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Duoye Diri, on his re-election as the governor of the state, describing the victory as heart-warming for all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday, following the announcement of Governor Diri as the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State.
The governor congratulated his colleague, Diri, the PDP family in Bayelsa and the people of the state, adding that the governor would be able to consolidate on the good development his administration had put in place in the state since he first assumed office almost four years ago.
Governor Makinde equally commended the Bayelsa electorate on their peaceful conduct before, during and after the poll.
He said: “I congratulate my brother and governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Governor Duoye Diri, on his re-election as governor of the state for another term of four years.
“This victory is heart-warming for us in the PDP and it is a testament to the fact that our party remains a credible platform with people-oriented leaders, who always put their people first.
“I commend the great people of Bayelsa State for retaining Bayelsa in the PDP by re-electing Governor Diri and also for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the poll.”
Sydam Concept Partners Rep’ Member, Makanjuola, To Empower Constituents With Electronic Items, Cash Gifts
By Adewale Owowade
In it’s bid to aid proper representation of the people ,especially through collaboration with key political office holders, Sydam Concept Nigeria limited, has partnered with a member of House of Representative, to deliver dividends of democracy to his constituency.
Hon Ojo Sunday Makanjuola, representing the people of Ogo Oluwa/ Surulere Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, empowered
members and leaders of his constituency, at an event held in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
At the programme, Rep Makanjuola, also known as ‘SMATO’ ,
a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, distributed 64 deep freezers and 64 generating sets, which were supplied by Sydam Concept Nigeria limited.
He also presented cash gifts not less than 2millions naira to the beneficiaries, as part of ways to appreciate them for their support during the last general election.
The beneficiaries include the party leaders, youths and others, who are from the two local governments that make up the Constituency.
Honourable SMATO also commissioned four newly constructed modern boreholes for
the usage of the people in his constituency
Speaking to journalists after the event, Hon SMATO, said, “Before now, I aspired for this position that I currently occupied, the party gave me the platform whereby I was chosen among many to represent our people at the green chamber in Abuja, and as a way of paying back to my people I have to organise this to say thank you to my party leaders.
“I started with the leaders of the party, but I’m promising all the people in my constituency, that I’m going to reach out to them all, for their welfare is my top and number one priority at the the House.
” But we just have to start somewhere, the women leaders, and party leaders in Ogo Oluwa and Surulere have been attended to today, some of them received generating set and cash, while some received cash and deep freezers.
“This empowerment is a token, and it is meant to cushion the effect of the current economic hardship that is facing our people in the country right now. So, those that received the freezer will use the money given to them to buy drinks and other items to start up a small scale business which I believe shall keep them running in this harsh economy.
” And for those that are using electricity on daily basis to power their businesses, they can start using the generating set given to them to support the powering of their business centers especially when there is power outage while the money given to them can serve as a start up capital for fueling their generating sets.
“This will help them to boost their businesses and enhance the economy of their communities, aside from the national palliatives the federal government and the state government rolled out for them.
“Also we commissioned two boreholes in Ogo Oluwa local government and two in Surulere local government to assist our people to have access to portable water.
“In Ogo Oluwa local government we commissioned a borehole in Otamokun, and Aiyegun Yemetu, while in Surulere local government, we commissioned one in Onikoko town and another one at Atapa town.
“So, before first quarter of next year my people should be expecting something better than this, as their welfare remains paramount to me.”
Some of the beneficiaries that spoke with journalists expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Hon SMATO for remembering them at this critical period.
The event was graced by party leaders from both Ogo Oluwa and Surulere local government areas such as Chief John Famakin, Prince Lasisi Oladimeji Olagbemileke, Executive Chairman of Ogo Oluwa local government, Honourable Seun Ojo, his Surulere counterpart, Hon. Isaiah Adegbite among others.
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