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NASU PROTEST ENTERS SECOND DAY: Agitates Equal Right With NUT
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions on Monday, 22nd March, 2021 embarked on a 3-day sensitization and advocacy campaign for enhanced welfare package for her members.
Speaking at Lagos State government house, the secretary of Lagos State Chapter of NASU, Comrade Adetunji Ademisoye recalled that on the 5th of October, 2020, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, through the Honourable Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu at the 2020 World Teachers’ Day Celebration held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, announced incentives for Teachers in Public Basic and Secondary Schools in Nigeria which includes extension of the retirement age of Teachers from 60 to 65 years and the years of service from 35 to 40 years, with enhanced special salary scale and allowances.
He further said that the Federal Executive Council at its meeting of Wednesday, 20th January, 2021, gave approval to the incentives, while the Honourable Minister of Education announced at a Press Conference that a Bill titled “Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Bill (2021) would soon be transmitted to the National Assembly in order to be enacted into law”.
Emotion-laden, Ademisoye narrates that unfortunately, the Non-Teaching Staff in the schools system were excluded from the afore-mentioned gestures. Saying that members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in the Schools and Colleges in Nigeria applaud this good gesture of Government, and wish to remind the government that Teachers are not the only workers in schools.
Ademisoye hints that Teachers work with diverse range of Non-Teaching professionals and support personnel in order to achieve the set goals. The Non-Teaching staff in the Basic and Post Primary Schools possesses requisite certificates and complement the teaching staff, therefore, that the interest of NASU should be accommodated by government in the ongoing reforms.
In the peaceful advocacy rally to the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu, the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and other requisuit agencies, NASU’s demands includes, that the federal and state governments should put an end to all discriminatory indusgtrial relations practices against the Non-Teaching staff in the Primary and Post Primary Schools system; that the federal government should include the Non-Teaching staff in the approved Special Teacher Pension Scheme to guarantee better welfare for them in retirement and also extend their retirement age to 65 years and length of service to 40 years.
NASU further demands that the federal and state governments should as a matter of deliberate policy do everything possible to motivate all workers in the education sector irrespective of their profession and job description; that government should put in place training programmes for Non-Teaching Professional staff with a view to enhancing their productivity, and that the federal government should make provision for loan facilities, such as agriculture, housing, cars, motorcycles, etc, to support Non-Teaching staff earnings to enhance their welfare.
Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.
In a statement to mark the end of Ramadan, Araraume highlighted the significance of the month long period of spiritual reflection, fasting, and devotion. “As Muslims gather with loved ones to share in the festivities, I join in the cheer, wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Eid,” he said.
The Senator expressed profound appreciation to Muslim Nigerians for their contributions to the nation’s growth, describing their faith, resilience, and patriotism as beacons of hope. “Your unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress is truly commendable,” he stated.
As the country navigates its current challenges, Araraume called for unity, understanding, and collective effort. “Let us embrace the spirit of Eid, forgiveness, generosity, and kindness, to build a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come,” he urged.
Araraume also extended solidarity to President Bola Tinubu, a distinguished Muslim and the leader of APC, praising his visionary leadership and dedication to nation building. “President Tinubu’s commitment to serving Nigeria has been exemplary, and we assure him of our continued support,” he said.
Reaffirming the APC’s commitment to national prosperity, Araraume emphasized that the values of compassion, unity, and progress embodied by Eid align deeply with the party’s ethos. “As we mark this occasion, we reaffirm our dedication to creating a Nigeria where faith and ethnic background are not barriers to success,” he concluded.
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a high-level bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and Britain.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, said the meeting will culminate in the signing of various Memoranda of Understanding and agreements, including those on trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
The statement said the meeting reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations, attracting foreign investment, and modernising key infrastructure to support economic growth.
It added that a major highlight of the visit was the signing of a £746 million financing agreement between UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.
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The statement said the deal will fund the refurbishment of two key maritime infrastructures — the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.
The President and the First Lady had earlier been the guests of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
Tinubu was accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed; and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu.
Other members of the delegation include Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa; National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.
Morocco have been officially crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the CAF Appeal Board overturned the result of the final against Senegal. The decision comes after extraordinary scenes in Rabat where the Lions of Teranga walked off the pitch in protest, leading to a retrospective 3-0 forfeit victory for the host nation.
In a detailed statement, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that the appeal lodged by the FRMF was “declared admissible in form and the appeal is upheld.” This landmark ruling effectively strips Senegal of what would have been their second continental crown, rewarding the hosts for a match that descended into chaos during extra time.
The roots of the controversy lie in a heated moment deep into stoppage time when Morocco’s Brahim Diaz went down in the box. While the referee initially waved play away, a VAR review resulted in a spot-kick for the hosts. This sparked a furious reaction from the Senegalese bench, with head coach Pape Thiaw instructing his players to return to the dressing room in a protest that lasted several minutes.
The CAF Appeal Board found that “the conduct of the Senegal team falls within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations.” By leaving the field of play, Senegal was deemed to have infringed on the regulations, leading to the administrative 3-0 defeat. The ruling sets aside the previous CAF Disciplinary Board decision and confirms that the protest lodged by Morocco has been fully upheld
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