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Senator Salisu Raises Alarm Over Declining School Enrolment in Ogun
Senator Shuaib Salisu, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, has voiced concern over the falling enrolment rate of schoolchildren in the region and called for urgent collaborative action to reverse the trend.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Salisu, who chairs the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, made the remarks on Monday during a two-day capacity-building and empowerment workshop for traditional rulers in Ogun State. The event, held at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta, was themed “The Role of Traditional Rulers in Ensuring Improved Enrolment of Students in Secondary Education”, and was organised in partnership with the National Secondary School Commission and other development stakeholders.
Describing education as the most enduring form of empowerment, the senator warned that the district’s long-standing academic reputation was at risk if the declining numbers were not addressed promptly.
He explained that traditional rulers were well-positioned to influence their communities and serve as champions of education advancement. “Our royal fathers are closer to the grassroots than any other arm of government. Their leadership is critical in restoring our educational values,” he said.
Highlighting Ogun Central’s historical contributions to national development—such as producing Nigeria’s first Chief Justice and first lawyer—Salisu lamented that the enthusiasm for education has significantly waned.
“If enrolment continues on this downward trend, we risk losing our prominence in the next decade or two,” he added, urging traditional leaders to help reignite the value of education in their communities.
In his remarks, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, affirmed that education is the cornerstone of societal progress. He encouraged traditional rulers to lead by example and commended Senator Salisu for recognising their potential to influence positive change.
Also speaking at the event, the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, reiterated the importance of education in fighting poverty, ignorance, and inequality. He noted that despite various government interventions, many communities—particularly rural ones—still struggle with issues of enrolment, retention, and learning outcomes.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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