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The Academic Staff ‎Union of Polytechnics, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, on Tuesday began an indefinite strike over alleged plans to sack the workforce of the institution to pave way for employment of staff for the newly-established university.

The National University Commission, NUC, recently approved the conversion of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to University, and is expected to commence operations in September this year.

However, as part of measures to begin operations, the chairman of the transition committee, Peter Okebukola, was said to have invited ‎the leadership of ASUP to a meeting on Monday where he allegedly ordered all staff to resign and re-apply for the university jobs.

An irate union in reaction called for an emergency meeting on Tuesday. At the meeting, the teachers vowed to resist the move.

The union is also angry that a member of the transition committee, Ebenezer Nkom, on a radio programme, declared that all the workers would be relocated to a newly-established polytechnic in Ipokia.

Speaking in an interview after emergency congress, the chairman of the academic staff union, Kola Abiola, explained that‎ they would resist the impending action.

“As stakeholders, there is an adage which says, ‘you can’t shave a man’s head in his absence.’ Our hair is being shaved in our absence. Some people the governor gathered as transition committee have decided to do what they feel like doing without considering the plight of the people in the system and that was not the intention of the government,” he said.

“Professor Okebukola has said that we are all going to reapply again and one of the members of the committee, Ebenezer Nkom said on air that as from July 3, 2017, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has ceased to exist, meaning that we don’t have jobs and we don’t have students again and that is what we don’t understand.”

The union is also alleging that Mr. Okebukola called them “road side” teachers and told the chairman to shut up at a meeting held to find a solution to the crisis.

It added that the committee members were not welcome henceforth at the school premises.

Mr. Okebukola denied the allegations, saying no concrete resolutions had been reached on the matters raised.

He said the committee would meet Wednesday to decide on the steps to take to douse tension.

Mr. Okebukola said he would ensure no member of the staff was laid off as a result of the changes soon to be effected in the administration of the school.

“They are just speculating. It is at tomorrow’s meeting that some committees will present their reports after which we are meeting all staff tomorrow and then we will decide on what to do. They are only being preemptive and that is quite unfortunate,” Mr. Okebukola explained.

“I have met the Chairman of the Union and I have assured them that‎ nobody will suffer any job loss, as far as I am still a member of the committee and that I will never compromise on the standard NUC expect for a staff in a University. I am assuring them of smooth transition. It will be glorious and we are all going to smile,” Mr. Okebukola added.
*CRAIG*

*.... Academic staff of Mapoly wants Ex NUC boss, others removed*

All cadres of staff at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, Ogun state have declared an indefinite strike following the alleged unilateral decision taken by Prof. Peter Okebukola-led transition committee to sack the over 250 academic staff of the institution.

Okebukola who was said to have notified every staff of the institution to tender a resignation letter with a view to reapply as a fresh staff of Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology was jointly rebuked by the Academic staff of the institution .

The Chairman of ASUP MAPOLY chapter, Mr Kola Abiola announced the indefinite strike around 11:17 a.m yesterday noting that it has been agreed upon that both Prof Okebukola and Dr Ebenezer Nkom should be replaced.

The Chairman who pointed accusing fingers to the dou of Prof. Okebukola and Dr Nkom however call on the Governor of Ogun state to get capable hands for their replacement .

Details later...
*Faorex*

Following mapoly leads..

wawu selfie..but this camera too big

The police in Anambra State on Wednesday raided a market in Onitsha and uncovered an underground warehouse where adulterated shoe polish estimated at N30 m was stocked.
Addressing newsmen after the exploit, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr . Garba Umar , said the raid followed a complaint lodged by a holder of the franchise for Kiwi polish .
He said the development was an eye opener for the command on the illegalities going on in some markets in the state .
He said the adulterated products might have been brought in through the River Niger .
“ This has brought to the fore , the need for the Police to beef up its Marine arm and partner better with the Nigerian Navy to improve security on the waterways ” , Umar said .
He appealed to the public to support the war against fake products by volunteering credible information to relevant authorities while assuring of investigations on the matter to ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book .
The owner of the franchise for the product , Chief Sam Anyanwutaku , decried the huge damage the activities of such illegal manufacturers had caused genuine businessmen .
Expressing gratitude to the State Police Command for its prompt response , Anyanwutaku said he reported the matter to the Police as soon as he received a report about the development .
The Chairman of the Market , Mr . Louis Onyeabo, absolved the market union of any complicity in the issue , statingthat thee market dealt only in clothing materials.
He said , “ we have a standing policy against adulterated products .”
The confiscated products were later taken to the State Police Headquarters in Awka.
The warehouse located on a 3- storey Plaza on Marine modern market, Onitsha on the bank of River Niger, is allegedly owned by one Mr . Ebube who the Police said was at large.
source : http://punchng.com/police-raid-anambra-market-uncover-n30m-fake-shoe-police/

Finally. we've arrived at the destination.. I've been craving to see this happen.. Thank God. Architecture students let's dance poop. HOC is calling you all.. Alhamdulilah

summary please..

noted. in case

#BabafortheBoys

noted

warrisdis... see as she be like expired bread. mtcheew

she is currently studying quantity surveying in FUTA
and I am not doing bad as well after applying for FUTA as well but wasn't admitted now almost done with ND in architecture with the hope of D.E soon..life didn't end
the third person after applying for uni and he was also rejected and now he is a student of Ilaro poly


note: others that didn't do well were admitted into different UNIVERSITIES

Nigeria ’ s ailing president was glaringly absent on Monday as his deputy marked their two years in power , with no word on the head of state’ s health three weeks after he went on indefinite medical leave .
Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy Yemi Osinbajo were sworn into office on May 29 , 2015, two months after securing the first opposition victory against a sitting president in Nigerian history.
But their election pledges to defeat Boko Haram Islamists and tackle endemic corruption have been overshadowed, first by an economic recession and increasingly by speculation about Buhari ’s health .
The 74 -year - old former military ruler spent nearly two months being treated for an undisclosed illness in London in January and February.
He left for a fresh round of treatment in the British capital on May 7 and has not been heard from or seen since .
Rumours swirled that he may send a pre- recorded message to the nation for Monday ’ s public holiday.
But Osinbajo said only in a speech : “I bring you good wishes from President Muhammadu Buhari , who as we all know is away from the country on medical vacation . ”
He ended by asking for people ’ s “continued prayers for the restoration to full health and strength and the safe return of our president ”.
– Elephant in the room –
Buhari ’s health — and his ability to lead — has increasingly overshadowed politics in Nigeria , particularly in the last three weeks because of the lack of update.
Presidential aides told reporters at a briefing in Abuja last week that they would not even answer questions about it .
But Buhari did not attend a G 7 summit in Sicily last week , although he was among several African leaders invited . Osinbajo went in his place .
During his time in London earlier this year , they insisted Buhari was “hale and hearty ”, despite his increasingly frail appearance , and had to counter rumours he was terminally ill and even dead.
Buhari himself admitted on his return to Abuja in March that he “had never been so sick ” and had undergone blood transfusions.
Since then, he was rarely seen in public , missed a succession of cabinet meetings , Friday prayers and his grandson ’ s wedding.
Aides again insisted he was working from his private residence on doctors ’ orders .
As well as political uncertainty, despite the formal handover of powers to Osinbajo , Buhari ’s illness has triggered an earlier- than-usual jostling for position for the 2019 election and talk about succession .
– ‘Democracy Day’ –
May 29 — known as “Democracy Day ” for the date civilian rule was restored in Nigeria in 1999 — has typically been used by the government of the day to run through a checklist of its achievements .
Osinbajo was no different, pointing to successes in weakening Boko Haram jihadists in the northeast and the release, rescue or discovery of 106 of the 219 Chibok schoolgirls held by the group since 2014.
Buhari was last seen in a photocall with 82 of the girls just before he left for London .
Osinbajo also outlined progress tackling security threats from militants in the oil-producing south , and conflict between farmers and herdsmen in central states .
He also reaffirmed the government ’ s determination to root out corruption and vowed no let- up against suspects .
He acknowledged the economy had been “the biggest challenge of all”, because of sustained low global oil prices that cut government revenue, leading to a weakened currency and higher inflation .
Nigeria , which is Africa ’s biggest economy on paper, has been in recession since August last year .
Osinbajo pledged to “build on the successes of the last two” years until the end of their time in office .
“Our vision is for a country that grows what it eats and produces what it consumes. It is for a country that no longer has to import petroleum products , and develops a lucrative petrochemical industry, ” he said .
“Very importantly it is for a country whose fortunes are no longer tied to the price of a barrel of crude, but instead to the boundless talent and energy of its people , young and old , male and female as they invest in diverse areas of the economy. ”


source:http://punchng.com/buhari-glaringly-absent-on-second-anniversary-as-president/

BigBelleControl:
On the free food, there's a mosque in my area which always witness large number of people dying Iftar due to the fact that organizations like NASFAT and others do bring variety of food. But during Taraweeh, the mosque may not have up to ten true worshippers.

lol. Allahu allam

alhamdulilah...mor'aban bika ya ramadan

SaharaReporters has obtained the full list of occupants of a swanky apartment building in Lagos where operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) found close to $50million last week. The building, located at 16 Osborne Road in Ikoyi, has nine floors of 19 Apartments and two penthouses. It is owned by a former Peoples Democratic Party chairman, Ahmed Muazu, who retained for himself the penthouses, 10A and B; as well as Apartments 11A and 11B.
Since the raid became public, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has laid claim to the funds, its Director-General Ayodele Oke saying it was meant for covert operations authorized by President Goodluck Jonathan during his tenure. SaharaReporters, however, reported on Monday that the woman who was discreetly ferrying the money into the apartment in bags was Mr. Oke’s wife, Folashade.According to the apartment ownership list obtained by SaharaReporters, other owners include a former Guaranty Trust Bank chairman, Fola Adeola, who owns Apartment 1A, and former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi and his wife, who own Apartment 1B.
2A - Ahmed Kida
2B - Ahmed Kida but apartment occupied by Esther Ogbue (a recently retired MD of NNPC)
3A - Kayode Sonaike
3B - Sterling Assets
4A and 4B - Leo Stan Ekeh
5A - Sterling Bank
5B - Damian Dodo, SAN
6A - Mo Abudu
6B - Career Terminal and Logistics Ltd.
7A - Mr. and Mrs. Edo-Osagie (Daughter of PDP Chieftain Anthony Anenih and her husband)
7B - Chobe Ventures Limited (Controlled by Folashade Oke, wife of DG, NIA) apartment where $50m was found by EFCC)
8A - Chikki Foods
8B - Mr. Balogun
9A - Damian Dodo, SAN
9B - Alhaji Tukur
10 A & B - Ahmed Muazu
11 A & B - Ahmed Muazu.
The NIA has claimed that it warehoused the funds at the apartment, which is under the control of the wife of its DG, as a “transit” arrangement, as it planned to move it to a more permanent location.

Just tell the man to stop looking for trouble... na Naija we dey so na to blow whistle sure pass BTW he made points.

marleythomas:
Don't believe the "Truth"

then our lesson is contradictory... just like a talking drum

you cannot know your worth unless you've a problem
Don't try to head a class, or group of people
Don't try to the a lot of people favour
Don't risk you life for others
Be a good person but waste no time in proving it



My biggest life lesson is that when PEOPLE don't believe your STORY, then quit talking .let them do their worst and watch GOD vindicate you...

Chrisophad:
y'all now becomes MAUSTA students
The name MAUSTA, sounds so gangster lol

lol..love that name though

nice one... #TEAMMAPOLY #TEAMARCHITECTURE

Rapsainot:
Please help me to ask them oo.. Tuition I'm paying is our 130k and this all they've got to offer.

even ordinary mapoly internet library must not look like this..pure ,neat and new HP laptops full there

The guy case is simple
.just take him to a good babalawo.
IFA ogundabede loro egba

For everybody criticizing Mapoly... well u might be right... but let me tell you this
You are wrong.
Some saying their Olosho na grade A.just tell me any Higher institution without Olosho,private, public you must find runz girls all around.. even ordinary AGGS girls bad talk more of Mapoly students.
And those saying the institution admits student with low score in jamb and related exam.. the good news is that Mapoly admitted only 49% of 100%...of which I can testify... the current architecture students of nd1 are just 36 in number,of which our own set was above 60
.you need to see things for yourself.

Management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, has disclosed that the Institution has been fully approved and now a degree-awarding institution.
Rector of the school, Professor Oladele Itiola, made the disclosure in his office while addressing this Press.
From the information gathered from our source, This is not fluke unlike other news that surfaced some months ago.
This is a good news for all Students of MAPOLY.
Stay Tune – More Details later..


Source: www..ng/2017/01/31/good-news-moshood-abiola-polytechnic-mapoly-becomes-degree-awarding-institution/

Source;

*NAAS Update:*

*Is MAPOLY embarking on ASUP strike?*

*Ans: YES*

This is to inform the entire populace of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, that management has currently included in the academic staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) warning strike that commences today

This was gathered today from a reliable source at the Polytechnic, that the school have concluded from their meeting to join the strike for one Solid week


Students are urged to use the opportunity judiciously into their academic pursuit..

I wish you the best of luck in all ur endeavour

Epic.

LARRYDKING:
Nonsense. The government is unable to fund Olabisi Onabanjo university, TASUED has lost a lot of courses due to being unable to meet NUC accreditation requirements, all as a result of underfunding. There are over 5 universities in the state and the government still wanna create more problem for the state. I wonder if the government thinks with the ass.

Do you how much mapoly itself generates? Do you know why mapoly hasn't strike for a long period of time? Do you know mapoly IGR is used to pay its lecturers...money full ground

can't wait to see mapoly as university of tech. even am finishing my OND soon. Rep #ArchitectureDept.