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NUT celebrates Gov AbdulRazaq at 63, appreciates his dedication to Kwara’s development

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The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kwara State Wing, has joined other prominent organizations to rejoice with the governor of kwara State on his 63rd birthday anniversary, praying God to grant him long life, good health and prosperity.

“On behalf of the NUT, let me felicitate with His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his 63rd birthday, just like others have been rejoicing with him”, NUT Chairman, Comrade Oyewo Muhammad Bashir said in a congratulatory message to the governor which was made available to Journalists in Ilorin, yesterday.

Part of the statement reads: “We thought it wise to congratulate the governor for his graceful age and landmark achievements, especially what he has been able to achieve in the educational sector of the state, as well as ensuring the welfare of teachers.

“It’s therefore very, very necessary for us to join other well-meaning bodies and individuals in celebrating the performing governor of kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.”

The NUT Chairman who lauded the governor’s unprecedented transformation of the state, specifically stressed the wonderful turnaround witnessed by the states’ educational sector under his critical watch.

He observed that his government has been much committed to renovation and building of new schools across the length and breath of the entire state, as well as provision of instructional materials which enhances teaching and learning condition.

Comrade Bashir also commended Mallam AbdulRazaq for ensuring the welfare of teachers through regular promotion, capacity building programmes and payment of salary as at when due.

He further appreciated the governor for his recent plan to build a housing estate for teachers in the state and prayed God to give him the strength and capacity to realize the dream by implementing the housing scheme for the already anxious teachers.

While wishing the governor many wonderful years, the union besieged the Almighty to grant him long life for him to reap the fruit of his labour.

” What he has been able to do for the progress of kwara State is unprecedented, so we need to celebrate and pray for him.

“And that is the reason we are joining other well wishers to say happy birthday Mr. Governor. We wish you long life, good health and prosperity”, the NUT boss said.

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NUT appreciates Gov AbdulRazaq over housing estate plan for teachers … Expresses readiness to partner govt

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The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has again appreciated the Kwara State governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over plan to build a housing estate for teachers in the state.

The Chairman of the state wing, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Oyewo Muhammad Bashir, in an interview with The Herald On Sunday, weekend, said the plan is first ever in the history of the state, adding that teachers have enthusiastically embraced the kind gesture of the governor wholeheartedly.

According to him, in readiness for the housing scheme, NUT has since set up a formidable committee to work with government on the modalities and prompt realization of the dream.

The committee which comprised the leadership of the state chapter, All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools ( ANCOPSS ) and members of forum of NUT chapter chairmen in the three senatorial districts of the state, namely Kwara North, Central and South, is being driven by the state wing chairman of the union, Comrade Bashir.

He said, ” it’s a welcome development and it is the first time any government in Kwara State has taught it wise and deem it fit to make teachers more comfortable. Therefore, I think the government of Mallam AbdulRazaq deserved huge commendation for the kindness.

” I believe that one of the most convenient thing that human being need and desire is comfortable accommodation for himself and his family.

” And if the state government has deem it fit to capture teachers with the intention of providing a housing estate where teachers would have the opportunity of getting their personal houses, I think is a welcome development and a thing of joy to NUT and teachers in general”.

The NUT boss reiterated that the union was committed in partnering the state government and ensuring the success of the project, saying since the union’s committee is already on ground, the teacher’s body is fully ready to meet government whenever it is invited.

He recalled the earlier engagement with government, explaining, ” the Commissioner for Urban and Regional Planning, sometimes ago invited us and discussed the plan concerning the housing scheme with us.

” We are glad about it. Indeed, we are looking forward for a good working relationship as we also pray for the realization of the project.”

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Christmas celebration: NUT rejoices with teachers, calls for reflection on virtues of Christ

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The Nigeria Union of Teachers ( NUT ), Kwara State Wing has rejoiced with teachers of the Christianity faith as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

The chairman of NUT, Comrade Oyewo Muhammad Bashir who also extended felicitations to Christian students and parents over the festival, called on the people to use the occasion to reflect on the life and teachings of Christianity which specifically preaches love, tolerance, kindness, generosity, selflessness and peaceful coexistence among other outstanding virtues.

He wished all Christians a colourful and rewarding celebration, urging them to judiciously use the Christmas season to pray for a secured Nigeria, peaceful coexistence among the people and prosperity of the country.

The NUT boss who called on teachers to ensure moderate celebration, particularly advised them to use the holiday period to rest and plan for the next term, as school is slated to resume academic activities on the ninth of January, 2023.

” Let them celebrate with modesty and remember to plan for resumption, as they will be going back to school to continue the task of shaping the lives of younger Nigerians.

” I wish to use this opportunity to sincerely and happily appreciate all teachers for their past commitment and to urge them to further double their efforts ahead of the second and third terms of the academic season”, he said.

Also admonition students on judicious utilisation of the ongoing holiday season, Comrade Bashir said, ” students are not expected to throw their notebooks away or drop their textbooks, as they suppose to go through their books.

” Good students must endeavour to revise by going through their past notebooks, go through their answer scripts to see where they do not measure up to expectation, so that they can improve their academic performance. So, I urge students not to play away their time during this holiday”.

He charged parents to spend moderately during the festivities, as they should remember to start saving for their children and wards payment for external examinations’ registration, disclosing that WAEC registration has commenced, while that of NECO will soon kick start.

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Woman burns son with hot water for stealing nut

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A woman, Mrs Martina Samaila Jatau, has burnt her eight-year-old son with hot water for allegedly removing a nut from her grinding machine in Kaduna.

The boy was said to have sold the nut to scavengers at the sum of N1,500.It was gathered that the incident took place at Romi, in Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Speaking on the incident, the Commissioner, Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Mohammed-Baba, said the state government would get to the root cause of the incident.

“The woman said that was her way of punishing her child for selling one nut from her grinding machine to scavengers. She bathed the child with the water she boiled to take her bath after beating him,” Hafsat said.

She noted that the child is receiving treatment at a government hospital after being rescued by men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

“We are happy he’s responding well to treatment,” the commissioner said.

She added that, “The woman involved tried to run away but we were able to arrest her. Already, we have involved the human rights committee of the Nigerian Bar Association to help unveil the reason for the woman’s action.

“How can you give birth to a child and burn the child with hot water which is the concern to us? We have not been able to interact with the child because he’s still in pain. But the investigation will let us into why the boy did what he did. Could it be he was hungry; we do not know yet.”

She said the ministry will use the opportunity to engage the service of psychiatrists to examine the woman and ascertain her state of mental health.

She noted the suspect would be charged to court soon.

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