It's Just An Empty Threat- ASUU Replies FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has replied the federal government over its threat to sack university lecturers if they fail to call off its ongoing strike.

According to the striking lecturers, the threat would not only fail but will worsen the situation, hence "another long path to making the strike linger more than necessary."

The ASUU National Treasurer, Dr. Ademola Aremu, while responding to the government's directive, said the threat does not hold waters as it has confirmed the fears that the federal government cannot be trusted.

He said, "With the latest action, the federal government has shown that they are not committed to all they have been saying. We are saying that since we agreed at the meeting that the sum of 200 billion naira is for 2012 and 2013 revitalisation, the federal government should deposit same in the Central Bank of Nigeria. We are already in November and December is around the corner. If they don't do that now, when do they want to do it? We are saying that the non-victimization clause should be included as agreed while the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement should be included as agreed with the presidents".

"It is a pity if the federal government is not willing to perfect the resolutions reached with the union. This is why we find it difficult to trust our leaders by their words. How can someone be threatening to sack lecturers when universities are already short-staffed by almost 60,000. We are not in the military era. The military tried it and failed. This one will fail again.

"They can re-open the school. ASUU did not shutdown the universities. It was the management of the schools that ordered the students to go back home."

ASUU Set To Meet With President Jonathan Tomorrow As Hopes For A Call Off Gets Underway

Hopes are high within the ranks of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, as the union is set for a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan tomorrow that the two parties will arrive at a mutually acceptable solution to the four months old strike which has paralysed the nation's university education.

The union however expects the solution to be within the context of the implementation of the 2009 agreement, the 2012 MOU and the recommendations of the Needs Assessment Report, warning that any proposal by the Government would be based on a clear acceptance of a framework for the implementation of the 2009 agreement.

The union stated clearly that any imposition will not present a solution to the current crisis.

 In a statement by Dr. Uzochukwu Onyebinama, Chairperson ASUU, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state, ASUU urged the President "to be guided by the principle of honouring agreements in the interest of justice and industrial harmony in the country".

 "As the National leadership of our union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities meet with his Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan, tomorrow 4th November 2013 [tomorrow], we hope that the meeting will be a dialogue that will lead to a mutually acceptable fair and far reaching solution within the context of the implementation of the 2009 agreement, the 2012 MOU and the recommendations of the Needs Assessment Report.

 "Any proposal by government should be based on a clear acceptance of a framework for the implementation of the 2009 agreement.

Any imposition will not present a solution to the current crisis. "We therefore call on the President and Commander- in- chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to be guided by the principle of honouring agreements in the interest of justice and industrial harmony in the country", the statement.

Happy 100 Days ASUU; ASUU Goes International As French Journalist Writes An Article On The Ongoing Strike (MUST READ)

First of all, I want to wish ASUU a hearty congratulations on clocking #100days. This is by no means a small feat.

Students who ordinarily should be preparing for the new session haven't even completed the existing one before ASUU reared it's ugly head.

On ASUU's part, it is No Retreat, No Surrender, while on the Federal Government's part, it is a case of It's Either My Way, Or The Highway.

When two elephants fight, the grass surely suffers.

To show how international ASUU has gone, it featured on Al Jazeera's #AJStream some weeks ago, now it has even gone French, as some French journalist covered the news.

This strike has to be called off for the purpose of the students. This is totally unfair and totally insensitive to the plights of the future leaders of tomorrow.

It is becoming embarrassing that in this time and age, our education system is in total collapse.

Early this morning, I posted a story about how no Nigerian university made the top 400 in World University rankings.

Whereas, three South African universities made the list. Thought we were Giants of Africa.

Well I featured in this article to give my candid view about the ongoing ASUU strike and I will be the happiest man in Nigeria if this strike is called off in the interest of what's left of our education sector.

Big ups to Clio Bayle of My Science Work..

Kindly click on this link to read this article- http://www.mysciencework.com/en/news/10723/three-months-in-university-strike-in-nigeria-threatens-students-future

DID THIS REALLY HAPPEN AT BOWEN UNIVERSITY?

Someone tweeted this photo and said this is how undergraduates who go late to church at Bowen University are treated. Is this right?

FACTS OF THE DAY

FUN QUOTES FOR THE EVERYDAY KID

"You'll never be brave if you don't get hurt. You'll never learn if you don't make mistakes. You'll never be successful if you don't encounter failure."

-- Unknown

"Character is the real foundation of all worthwhile success."

-- John Hays Hammond

"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

-- A.A. Milne / Christopher Robin

"Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it."

-- Jim Rohn

"Health is the greatest of all possessions; a pale cobbler is better than a sick king."

-- Isaac Bickerstaff

"Live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering!"

-- Fanny Crosby

"Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm."

-- Earl Nightingale

"A positive attitute can really make dreams come true - it did for me."

-- David Bailey

"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference."

-- Eeyore

"You will never do anything in this world without courage."

-- Aristotle

"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet."

-- Aristotle

"Follow your dreams, they know the way."

-- Unknown author

"Learning never exhausts the mind."

-- Leonardo da Vinci

"Learn as much as you can while you are young, since life becomes too busy later."

-- Dana Stewart Scott

 

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

-- Mahatma Gandhi

"Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance."

-- Will Durant

"You have to be willing to get happy about nothing."

-- Andy Warhol

"Keep smiling because life is a beautiful thing. And there’s so much to smile about."

-- Marilyn Monroe

"Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."

-- Albert Einstein

"It always seems impossible until it is done."

-- Nelson Mandela

"Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

-- Mark Twain

"Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself."

-- William Shakespeare

"Choose your friends with caution, plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith."

-- Thomas S. Monson

DESIGNING THE PREFECT STUDY SPACE FOR YOUR KIDS

 

Designing study room for children, there are many things that need to be noticed such as safety and comfort, the selection of furniture (desks, chairs, lights, materials and quality). Need to remember that a comfortable study room (the sitting position, lights and etc) affect children’s learning spirit.

Think about where you would put the study room, in their bedroom, or in a special room. It’s better to combine the study room with the bedroom, take a special angle to places a table and a chair. Further is the layout of a table and a chair, if necessary you can add the element of edutainment. Put some cute toys near the desk will make the child not easily bored.

    Design of the study room, in this case is the shape and color of furniture, choose a relaxed furniture, not too formal or stiff, if you like the luxury design, it’s fine.

    Consider when you choose the furniture, security and comfort. Tables and chairs should have the size and height that can be adjusted with your child.

    Lamp is the most important, place the lamp in the right place can be hung or put on the table, enough light directly to the object is very helpful for children to read and write.

Books are integral part of learning. They involve so many assets of what we are taught in school. Reading, writing, grammar, photography, illustration and even math when they are kept under the strict and manageable Dewey decimal classification. Bookshelves built in abstract designs filled with modern tales and classics available anytime all the time with no restrictions on due dates. And even though books are friends, owning your own library can help the study process by note jotting and highlighting key paragraphs, sentences or words in an effort to create your own spark notes

Below are the children’s study room design for your inspiration. Check these out