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Future-Ready Education: Ogun, Oyo Principals Upgrade to Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity Gurus
Secondary school principals from Oyo and Ogun states have commenced intensive training in digital literacy, cybersecurity, and other key leadership competencies at the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), established by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The programme is part of the Advanced Certificate in School Leadership and Management (ACSLM) initiative.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued after the orientation held on Sunday, Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, facilitator of the programme and Chairman of the OOLI Special Management Advisory Group, revealed that the first cohort consists of principals and vice-principals drawn from both states.
Addressing participants at the event, OOLI’s founder and Governing Board Chairman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, underscored the crucial role of principals in shaping the morals, character, and skills of young people.
“Children spend more time in your care than with their parents. Principals and teachers are a powerful force in shaping lives in desired directions. You bear extraordinary responsibility, and you must discharge it creditably. This training has been specially designed to help you achieve that goal,” Obasanjo said.
In his welcome remarks, General (rtd.) Martin Luther Agwai, OOLI’s Director, explained that the training aligns with the institute’s mission to equip leaders with values, insights, and skills to drive transformation in complex environments.
“Principals today are not just managers of classrooms; they are strategic leaders responsible for entire educational ecosystems,” Agwai noted.
Prof. Okebukola highlighted that the training modules were developed from a national survey of school principals’ needs, ensuring that the programme addresses real challenges rather than perceived ones. He explained that the eight-week course would cover a broad spectrum of topics, including:
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Attributes of successful school leadership
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Trends and future directions in secondary education
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School safety and security management
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Strategic planning and financial management
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Record-keeping and data management
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Digital literacy, cybersecurity, and data privacy
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Partnerships with parents, communities, and NGOs
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Supporting students with special needs
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Fundraising, resource mobilisation, and aligning goals with national standards.
According to him, the training is case-study driven, hybrid in delivery, and highly practical, designed to produce school leaders capable of driving innovation in education.
“Graduates of the ACSLM will be equipped to lead model schools in Nigeria and across Africa,” he said.
Okebukola also commended the governors of Oyo and Ogun for sponsoring participants. He recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State personally approved nominees and even pledged to serve as a resource person for future student leadership sessions. Likewise, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State demonstrated strong support through his Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, who personally engaged with the OOLI team despite a tight schedule.
The programme is coordinated by the OOLI Special Management Advisory Group, which includes eminent academics such as Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, Prof. Nasir Maiturare, Prof. Uchenna Nzewi, Prof. Joy Eyisi, Prof. Anthony Kola-Olusanya, Prof. Ngozi Arisa, and Dr. Adekunle Oladejo.
It is worth noting that on June 3, former President of Ghana, John Mahama, inaugurated the OOLI Governing Board, describing the institute as “poised to be a model for leadership capacity building in Africa.” The Board comprises distinguished African statesmen, scholars, diplomats, and global development experts.
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has appealed to residents of Abia State and other road users along the Aba–Azumini highway to protect the newly completed road from activities that could damage it.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
FERMA’s South-East 2 Zonal Director, Suleiman Mohammed Omonowo, issued the warning during an inspection of the project, cautioning against the burning of tyres during celebrations, which he said could damage the road surface.
He noted that destructive practices by some youths and community members often contribute to the early failure of road projects across the country.
“Our advice to road users, especially indigenes, is to protect the road from destruction. Let nobody come and destroy it or burn tyres in the name of celebration,” he said.
Omonowo said the Aba–Azumini highway was previously in a very bad condition before FERMA intervened, describing it as a death trap for commuters and residents.
He also expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done on the project, adding that drainage structures such as catch pits would help prevent flooding and extend the lifespan of the road.
According to him, the highway serves as a major link between Aba, several Abia communities, and Cross River State, carrying heavy traffic daily.
He urged local construction firms to improve on quality delivery to compete effectively with foreign contractors.
Meanwhile, the Federal Roads Maintenance Engineer in Abia State, Festus Okafor, said FERMA workers have not faced harassment or violence from residents during operations in the state.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Yobe State Command, has declared a 30-year-old inmate wanted after he escaped following a road accident involving a prison transport vehicle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The incident reportedly occurred on April 13, 2026, while inmates were being conveyed from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Potiskum to Damaturu.
In a statement issued in Damaturu, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Abdullahi Adamu, said the vehicle conveying the inmates was involved in a crash during the journey.
He said the accident happened while efforts were ongoing to rescue those affected.
The escaped inmate was identified as Dahiru Mohammed, with prison number J/1539/24, who was admitted into custody on November 29, 2024.
The Correctional Service described him as dangerous and warned members of the public not to have any form of contact with him.
It urged residents to report any useful information that could lead to his re-arrest to the nearest security agency.
Authorities also cautioned that harbouring a fugitive is a criminal offence punishable under the law.
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered the University of Ibadan (UI) to reinstate three students suspended over their participation in a protest against tuition fee hikes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Nkeonye Maha set aside the decision of the university’s Central Student Disciplinary Committee, ruling that the students were denied fair hearing during the disciplinary process.
The court held that the failure to allow the students call witnesses and present evidence violated their constitutional right to fair hearing, rendering the sanctions against them invalid.
The affected students — Aduwo Ayodele, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus — were suspended on July 14, 2025, after taking part in a protest against increased school fees approved by the university’s governing council.
Dissatisfied with the suspension, they approached the court, arguing that the disciplinary proceedings breached their fundamental rights and due process.
They asked the court to quash the suspension, reinstate their studentship, and award damages for alleged rights violations.
In her ruling, Justice Maha agreed with their arguments, stating that the university’s actions failed to meet the standards of natural justice.
Following the judgment, rights group CAPPA hailed the decision, urging the university to comply fully, reinstate the students, and issue an apology.
The group said the ruling reinforces constitutional protections for freedom of expression and serves as a warning against the suppression of student protests in tertiary institutions.
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