Education
Chris Oyakhilome Foundation inaugurates 100% free school in Lagos

The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International on Sunday inaugurated its 100 per cent free school in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
The free school project in Ibeju-Lekki, which is built under the auspices of the Inner City Mission for Children is the fourth in Lagos State and 10th in Nigeria.
The Chief Sponsor of the project, Pastor Deola Phillips, who spoke on behalf of co-sponsors at the inauguration said that the 100 per cent free school project was to ensure that indigent children had access to proper education.
Phillips, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Love World Incorporated said that education remained a core focus area for the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International.
She said that in Nigeria, the estimated number of out-of-school children remained unacceptably high, as reports had it that poverty was a major reason why millions of them had never seen the four walls of a school or had dropped out of school.
According to her, the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International is at the forefront of protecting the right of every indigent child to education, as it is strongly believed that education can be the catalyst that breaks the cycle of poverty.
Phillips said that children in the community would no longer have to walk for long hours to get to the nearest school, as education had been brought right to their doorsteps and a new day had begun.
In her opening speech, the Director, Inner City Mission, Pastor Omoh Alabi said that to deny children their fundamental right to education was to hamper the growth and advancement of any nation.
According to Alabi, the school is completely free, as it is a sustained solution that eliminates the financial barriers limiting children in low-income families from accessing or completing their primary school education; irrespective of gender, religion, ethnicity or nationality.
She said that each child enrolled across the network of schools received a scholarship to start and complete their primary education.
Alabi said that in addition to quality education, they received school uniforms, school shoes and socks, textbooks, notebooks, stationery, school bags, sportswear and free transportation to & from school.
She added that they would receive free Primary Health Care at the school dispensaries, free school meals and more, all through their primary education journey, at no cost
“Since its inception, over 2,000 orphaned, vulnerable and excluded children have enjoyed the opportunity to complete their primary education and its complementary services, all thanks to the indefatigable support of Partners of the Chris Oyahkilome Foundation International,” Alabi said.
In her welcome address, the Coordinator, Education Programme, Deaconess Venessa Nosegbe said that the mission was spreading its tentacles globally, to see that every indigent was given an opportunity to education.
Nosegbe said that the aim was to provide a broad and up-to-date educational experience for the indigent child, with a focus on their spiritual, physical and mental development for a life of service and fulfilment.
She said that with the blend of Nigerian/British curriculum, every child’s learning needs would be addressed.
Also speaking, Oba Muideen Balogun, the Onisolu of Solu-Alade Kingdom commended the Chris Oyahkilome Foundation International for choosing Ibeju-Lekki for the project, as the presence of the school would count as another development marker for Ibeju-Lekki.
The Chairman, Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area, Mr Olowa Jaja thanked the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International for providing free education and complementing the work of the government.
Jaja, who was represented by the Chief Technical Adviser on PPP, Mr Quadri Adedayo said that the local government council would ensure the protection of the education facility.
(NAN)
Education
NELFUND Disburses Over N20bn in Student Loans, Assures Transparency

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N20,074,050,000 in institutional fees, benefiting no fewer than 192,906 students across tertiary institutions in the country.
Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
According to him, the Fund has received loan applications from no fewer than 364,042 students, while about 169,114 students have so far benefitted from NELFUND’s monthly stipends disbursement. He added that N12,818,960,000 had been disbursed as stipends, with each student receiving N20,000.
Expressing gratitude to the government, Sawyerr said, “We appreciate the unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu in making higher education accessible to all deserving Nigerian students.”
He further assured that NELFUND remains committed to transparency and efficiency in managing the student loan scheme, promising to continue providing accurate updates as disbursements progress.
Education
OISD Empowers Teachers with Digital Literacy and AI Skills to Revolutionize Education in Nigeria

The Organization for Innovation and Sustainable Development (OISD) has taken a significant step toward transforming education in Nigeria by organizing a one-day special training on digital literacy for secondary school teachers in Abuja.
The event, held at the OISD Training Centre in Abuja, was designed to equip educators with essential digital skills and increase awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their teaching impact.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Jamilu Yusuf Dan-Ummah, the Executive Director of OISD, introduced the theme of the program: “Empowering Educators: Advancing Digital Literacy and AI Awareness for Secondary School Impact.” He emphasized the critical role teachers play in shaping the future of education and the need to adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Mr. Dan-Ummah highlighted that the objective of the training was to bridge the digital gap in classrooms by empowering teachers with the knowledge and tools to integrate digital literacy and AI-driven solutions into their teaching methods.
According to him, educators must stay ahead of technological advancements to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
“This training is a response to the growing demand for educators who can leverage digital tools and AI to deliver effective learning experiences. Our goal is to ensure that teachers are not just aware of these technologies but are also capable of applying them to improve student outcomes,” Mr. Dan-Ummah stated.
The program brought together secondary school teachers from various schools across Abuja, providing them with hands-on training on essential digital tools, interactive learning platforms, and AI concepts.
Facilitators at the event shared insights on how to use technology to make lessons more engaging, foster critical thinking, and prepare students for a technology-driven world.
The event concluded with participants expressing their appreciation for the training and the actionable insights they gained. Some of the teachers highlighted the importance of continuous capacity-building programs to keep up with emerging educational trends.
Education
Army chief charges junior officers to be enterprising and resourceful

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged students of the Junior Course 98 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, to be enterprising, diligent and resourceful.
Oluyede gave the charge while addressing the students at their regimental dinner night on Wednesday in Jaji, Kaduna State.
According to him, possessing the attributes will enable them build successfully on their career and personal lives.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dinner night is one of the major events lined up for the graduation of the students on Friday.
Oluyede said the objective of the college was to develop the professional knowledge and understanding of selected officers to prepare them for staff and command appointments.
He said the officers in the last 23 weeks had learnt some vital concepts like counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, estimate process and manoeuvring approach to warfare and peace support operations.
“It is also gratifying that you learnt the rudiments of time management, perseverance, determination, team spirit, staff work, and self-confidence and most importantly, discipline while on this course.
“Your leadership, dedication and ability to inspire and guide your teams are essential to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
”As junior leaders, you must be able to inspire confidence in subordinates and not lead through intimidation or be overtly coercive.
“Your impact significantly contributes to the overall plan and objectives at the operational and strategic levels, “he said.
The army chief congratulated the students on the successful completion of their course
NAN reports that prizes were given to students who distinguished themselves
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