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Politics / Re: Al-mustapha For President In 2015 Rally In Kaduna by ifedayoonikola(m): 7:07pm On Jul 25, 2013 |
[color=#006600][/color] PointB: I dey laugh oo.you must be sick for dat statement.how can u compare mustapha with buhari.I knew this will happen when I saw dat man being released.the boko haram wahala will stop as his release is part of the negotiation they have been fighting for.and also a way to tackle the opposition in 2015.Naija I hail oo |
Politics / Re: Ex-ekiti Gov, Fayose, Escapes Assassination by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:24am On Jun 13, 2013 |
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Politics / Re: Fashola Signs Cremation Bill In To Law by ifedayoonikola(m): 12:25pm On Jun 11, 2013 |
Business / Re: Make Money While Sleeping by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:32am On Jun 10, 2013 |
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Politics / Re: Sani Abacha - 15 Years After by ifedayoonikola(m): 4:26pm On Jun 09, 2013 |
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Politics / A New Party To Cause A Confussion.game Of Thrones!!! by ifedayoonikola(m): 3:34pm On Jun 09, 2013 |
Peoples Democratic Party governors who voted for the re-election of Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi in the last Nigeria Governors' Forum election may be considering floating a new party, to emerge as a Third Force to the ruling PDP and opposition coalition party, All Progressives Congress. The group, comprising seven governors, has already commenced talks with the three governors of the All Nigeria Peoples Party with a view to aligning to form the new party, THISDAY has learnt. Amaechi and Sokoto State Governor Aliyu Wammako have been suspended by PDP for reasons not unconnected with the NGF election and their position on it. Besides Amaechi and Wammako, others said to be involved in the proposed new party are Governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State, Babangida Aliyu of Niger State and Usman Dakingari of Kebbi State. The governors, who are perceived to be opposed to President Goodluck Jonat-han’s assumed second term ambition, want a party where they would form the nucleus of its organisational structure and be founders ahead of the 2015 general election. As part of their game plan, the governors are also considering talks with the national leader of the Accord Party and former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, and another former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, in a bid to make an in-road into the South-west. Ladoja and his hitherto estranged deputy, Alao-Akala, have reunited in a rare political rapprochement aimed at stopping Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi's re-election. ANPP is one of the parties trying to merge with Congress for Progressive Change, Action Congress of Nigeria, and a faction of All Progressives Grand Alliance to form the All Progressives Congress. The PDP governors’ move is said to be hinged on their alleged distrust of some leaders of the emerging opposition coalition and the fact that they may not be fully integrated into the new party's structure. THISDAY gathered that the decision to open talks with the three ANPP governors may not be unconnected with the complaint of the ANPP that the opposition merger partners are showing more preference for CPC, which governs only one state (Nasarawa), than ANPP that is in control of Borno, Yobe and Zamfara states. The sense of distrust being felt by the PDP governors towards some leaders of APC, it is gathered, also follows the treatment meted out to Nuhu Ribadu, who was the presidential candidate of ACN at the last general election in 2011. The former Lagos State governor and national leader of ACN, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and ACN were alleged to have dumped Ribadu for Jonathan at the last minute. The PDP governors are also worried about the perceived autocratic tendencies of the CPC leader, General Muhammadu Buhari, his military background, and his hard stance on issues. One of the apprehensive PDP governors told THISDAY, “The option in this regard for the aggrieved PDP governors, senators and members of the House of the Representatives is to move to another party or form a new one. “If our fears are not addressed both in the PDP and the merging APC, we are going to leave to a new party where we will present a credible candidate that both PDP and APC lack.” The governors aim to ensure that three strong political parties, comprising PDP, APC, and the one they are considering, contest the 2015 general elections. They are trying to build up political relationships across the country, but especially the South-west, through Ladoja and Alao-Akala as well as associates of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to the source, who spoke with THISDAY, the said PDP governors, who are mainly from the three geopolitical zones of the North, already have the approval of the former president. Obasanjo too is believed to be rallying his political associates to meet with the governors for the concretisation of plans for the new party. But for his trips to the United States and Canada, the former president would have been holding the consultations for the planned new party by now, but his associates are said to be doing this on his behalf. A northern governor, who spoke on condition of anonymity, narrated some of the permutations ahead of the 2015 election, thus, “You don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Some of us have expressed our fears and we expect that such fears are addressed. But in the meantime, we are still exploring other options to ensure that democracy is fully established within the rights of association and assembly.” A source within ANPP said some of the party’s stakeholders were aware of move to form a third force. He said, “This is all about politics. We in the ANPP believe that we ought to be ranked higher than the CPC that has only one state of Nasarawa. So what we are doing is to explore options and not that we are working against the merger. “We have made our views known and it is expected that such complaints would be addressed in time.” THISDAY understood that the protem officials of APC were aware of the ANPP’s complaints, as this was believed to be one of the reasons why the coalescing parties could not go to the Independent National Electoral Commission last Friday. Meanwhile, leader of the Northern Professionals, Dr. Mohammed Junaid, has dismissed the six-year single tenure being proposed in the ongoing constitution amendment for governors and the President as deceitful. He said the proposal was the Presidency’s agenda that was pushed by a former Chief Justice of Nigeria that he did not name. “It is an agenda by the Presidency which used him (former CJN) to smuggle in such condemnable clause. But it will fail because it is intended to deceive the North and, unfortunately, some so-called northern elders cannot read between the lines; they don’t know it is a decoy to make the North wait longer than necessary. “It is rather sad that some northern elders have made themselves available to push through this bait that the Presidency has set to deceive us, but we will fight tooth and nail to frustrate their plans because they are not working in our interest but in their personal interests to water their political ambitions,” Junaid alleged. Don't forget that such game plan was used by the sarakis in kwara to cause confussion.Now I can't wait for the drama to start |
Politics / Re: Sani Abacha - 15 Years After by ifedayoonikola(m): 7:49pm On Jun 08, 2013 |
mmmustapha: how old r u kid?none of ur biz.he has d right to say whateva.maybe u should enlighten him |
Politics / Fellow Nigerians,it Is Politics By Simon Kolawole by ifedayoonikola(m): 8:25am On Jun 08, 2013 |
Read this piece and decided to share it with the forum This story often summons a smile to my face. About 20 years ago, we took my little cousin, Motunrayo, to a studio for a photo session. She sat in front of the camera and we started applying some make-up to her pretty face. Make-up done, lights on, camera ready, preamble finished, she innocently stood up and headed for the exit door. We laughed and informed her that she was yet to do what we actually came for – a photo shoot. The three-year-old girl probably thought we only came to glamorise her face. This, tearfully, reminds me of Nigerian politicians. They so often fail to understand that the main reason for getting political power is not the glamour of sirens and convoys. Power is not an end in itself; it is, alas, a means to an end. While Nigerian governors were busy meeting and strategising non-stop on who should be the next chairman of the Political Billionaires’ Club, popularly known as the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the Ruler of Dubai – a state in the United Arab Emirates – was busy unveiling plans to build three world-class hospitals and 40 new clinics to promote “medical tourism”. His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the plan was to build hospitals comparable to any medical facility anywhere in the world. They will also build five-star hotels next door to the facilities for the relatives of patients. The objective is to add another dimension to the Dubai story – trade, travel, real estate and now medical tourism. That is vision. That is leadership. About the same time in my dearly beloved country, our multi-billionaire governors and other politicians were meeting day and night and night and day over who controls the meaningless Political Billionaires’ Club. Their disagreement was not about building world-class hospitals and world-class schools. It was not about fixing the potholes that litter our roads all over the federation. It was not about ending infant and maternal mortality. It was not about making Nigeria a land of trade and tourism. It was not about turning Nigeria to an exporter of mobile phones, like South Korea, or dairy products, like the Netherlands. The goal of political power, as far as they can see, is intrigues. Politics starts and ends with elections. Development is a distraction. And we keep asking why Nigeria is like this. I have been very amused – let me use the word bemused – by the NGF intrigues. If you believe what you are reading in the media, President Goodluck Jonathan, who wants a second term in 2015, is trying to stop Governor Rotimi Amaechi from getting a second term as chairman of NGF. To complete the irony, Amaechi, who is serving a second term as governor of Rivers State and also seeking a second term as NGF chairman, is against a second term for Jonathan. And so a civil war has broken out. It has now been presented to the gullible public as a fight between democrats and dictators, a battle between principled men and unprincipled men. You believe that crap? So our politicians are now symbols of credible elections and role models of integrity? Seriously? Since when? Many Nigerians are selling and buying that line. Have we been so bewitched to forget that this fight is but a mere disagreement between soul mates? These same politicians will soon meet over bottles of expensive champagne and thereafter announce to the world that they have “resolved” their “differences” – while millions of Nigerians will continue to wallow in poverty and disease. Why do we always allow these politicians to fool us? I hereby officially announce that I, Simon Gbenga Kolawole, refuse to be hoodwinked. I have seen all this drama before. I don’t know about you. Instead of the rest of us to gather and pelt these overfed politicians with rotten tomatoes for always placing political intrigues above good governance, we are taking sides. Can’t we all see that this NGF thing is all politics? Can’t we see that this political game is not about the progress of Nigeria? Why are we so easily excited in this country? Why do we always allow these politicians to distract our attention from the purpose of politics? How I wish all the energy being dissipated by these pot-bellied politicians was for the comfort of Nigerians! How I wish it was about how to provide safe water to the poor and jobs to the millions of youths who are hopelessly and haplessly roaming the streets! How I wish Nigerian politicians were quarrelling over how to tackle guinea worm, malaria, diabetes and kidney failures! If these politicians devote just 10 per cent of their intrigues to making our country a better place, I bet Dubai would be like a ghetto compared to Nigeria. With all the trillions of naira that the three tiers of government have shared since 1999, we should not be here lamenting about electricity, education and health. But here we are, stuck with leaders who think only for themselves, who think that getting political power and playing high-wire politics are all that should count. Of all the troubles afflicting Nigerians today, NGF chairmanship and 2015 should be the least of our worries. But our politicians, like my innocent little cousin, like to adorn the make-up of political power and then walk away when it comes to the real reason they are in office – to turn Nigeria to a civilised country. Now, with all the emotion and passion being exerted in the polity in the past few weeks over the NGF election, I will not be surprised if many of these politicians end up with high blood pressure and stroke by 2015. Well, I’ve got news for them. By then, Dubai will hopefully have opened one of their world-class hospitals, complete with the best equipment and the best medical personnel the world has to offer. Nigerian politicians can go there to receive treatment after the elections. With no world-class hospital in Nigeria, Dubai will eagerly welcome our leaders with open arms. After all, are these chubby-cheeked politicians and their fronts not the ones buying up the choice property in Dubai while millions of Nigerians remain homeless? And Four Other Things... WAGING THE WAR It’s a shame that Nigerians have spent more time discussing the minor rift among our multi-billionaire governors, thereby relegating the more important issue of Boko Haram to the background. What we’ve been hearing in the last few days is chilling. The army authorities confirmed that some military insiders are working for the insurgents and have often tipped them off and put our soldiers’ lives at risk. There are allegations that Hezbollah, the Lebanese group, has links with Boko Haram. This raises more questions about our border control. Did you hear the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, calling on Arabs to team up with him in his war against Nigeria? ALIYU THE JANUS If there is one governor I have never been able to understand since I was born, it is Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu. The Janus-faced governor of Niger State attended General Ibrahim Babangida’s declaration of intent to run in the 2011 presidential race. Shortly after, he was also at President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration. During the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) chairmanship election, Aliyu was for both Governors Rotimi Amaechi and David Jang. Then last Tuesday, he shamelessly told Jonathan that all his criticism of the president was meant to attract federal projects to Niger State. And, by the way, this man has a PhD. ANGO MUST GO Remember Professor Ango Abdullahi? He was Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In 1986, ABU students staged an “Ango Must Go” protest, asking for his removal over his draconian rule. The police moved in to quell the riot. Reports said dozens of students died, but Professor Abdullahi infamously said “only six students” were gunned down (none of his children was among the dead, so you could understand his use of “only”). Well, he is now the spokesman of Northern elders. That is exactly the kind of spokesmen and elders we need to transform the North. Wayyo Allah na! DEMOCRACY AT 14 At a public function recently, a professor from the University of Ibadan bitterly lamented that Nigeria had nothing to show for democracy. He listed a million problems and two million challenges. He almost called for the military to come back. The governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who spoke shortly after him, asked the professor not to take such a dim view of things. “Prof,” Obi said, “the fact that you could say what you have just said and there is no security operative waiting outside the auditorium to arrest you is a sign of progress.” Yesterday always looks better than today. God has blessed human beings with the ability not to retain memory of pain |
Politics / Re: Rivers ACN Blast Tinubu For Meeting With Amaechi by ifedayoonikola(m): 5:59pm On Jun 07, 2013 |
frankyychiji: Yes Tinubu is a use and dump politician. Otherwise, why would he sneak into Rivers to see Amaechi without carrying d people on ground along? Very very undemocratic!!!! And this is just a tip off d iceberg on what is to come. The man is just a business man crazily cracy about power! All he wants is the national cake in order to get richer and lord it over his numerous enemies back home! All the money he stole and is still stealing in lagos is not enogh to sustain his cultish followership. He must as a matter of duty provide amala and ewedu for his praise singers in order to remian relevant! Amechi, I have no pity for you! You deserve all d trouble u are having now cos u asked for it!! You are a turncoat and a sabo! Expect more troubles from ur antagonists. However Amechi, the amnesty deal is still ongoing for sabos n you can still ajuwaya.I don't think u know d meaning of sneak.cos according to dis story,he went to him in which u ve been hearing recently about d cordial relationship between amaechi and party.and don't pity dem but kindly pity urself and work hard to also make d headlines.imagine!!he dey pity billionaires.I now strongly pity ur life.mschew.and lest I forget,if he were to cari anyone along,I don't think u will make d shortfall not to talk of d merit. |
Politics / Re: June 12 Presidential Election Is Fiction – Tofa by ifedayoonikola(m): 5:32pm On Jun 07, 2013 |
rlcanon: THIS IS A REAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT TO YOU THE ENTIRE ACN AND YORUBAS THAT ARE POLITICAL STOOGE TO THE CPC/APC.YOUR MERGER IS DEFINETELY UNDER THE PROCESS OF TRUNCATION.SHAME TO LAI MOHAMMED,BOLA AHED TINUBU AND ACNwhat has shame got to do with dis.why does US celebrates sept 11?why do we have history?u belong to a party dat has never fought for anything good dats was why u talked like dat.as ma own advice,u beta be on d fence dan join a losing party or a party without a vision 1 Like |
Computers / Aregbesola Gave Out Educational Ipad To All Secondary School Students In Osun by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:36am On Jun 05, 2013 |
Monday witnessed the gathering of emminent personalities in the state of the virtue where the launch of the Opon Imon was made.Here are the facts about the tablet. DOES THIS ENHANCE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES OR IS THIS A MISPLACED PRIORITY? The Opon Imo project is one component within an integrated, robust and exciting education reform programme currently going on, in the State of Osun, Nigeria. Convinced that the people are her best asset, Osun under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s administration is committing unprecedented resources to radically improve of the education sector and provide our country an inspiring reform model. Opon Imo is an innovative fraction of this effort. The reform programme entails the following: O SCHOOL project, where around 100 model schools are being built. O MEAL project, free daily lunch meal for 254,000 elementary year 1 – 4 kids. O UNIFORM project, standardization of school uniform for 750,000 students. A centre of excellence pedagogical institute for teacher capacity development. Building of 9 Vocational Education Centre for Skills development. The Opon Imo Project. As can be noted Opon Imo is not a standalone, out of context initiative. It is a complementary, and modernist attempt to use the latest global technology , to give OSUN students a competitive advantage in the learning process. This is in line with the current practice of the most progressive states and countries in the world. For pointers in this direction , please see: Tablets for Education in UK Classrooms http:///166bJD7 Tablet for Education in Thailand http://zd.net/10jEG6p Tablets for Education in Turkey http:///192bhEo Education Tablets by Google http://zd.net/180chdc Education Tablets by Apple http:///11WbI3c WHAT IS THE VISION BEHIND THIS PROJECT? * To democratize access to learning. * To complement current education reform. * To help senior secondary school student better prepare for School Leaving ?Examinations. * To use technology as a silver bullet to the learning problem in Osun. WHY TABLET PC AND NOT A TRADITIONAL PC? * Allows for mobility of student and tool. * It is the most cost effective option given all variables * Access to alternative powering – as it can now be powered in school and home * It is a novel idea. It makes it even more aspirational for the user and community * It gives the idea of a personal touch and thus aids personal studying opportunities any time of day HOW DOES IT CONCISELY TACKLE PROBLEM WITH EDUCATION IN THE STATE? * Unprecedented access to learning content. * Huge cost saving in Text books procurement for the State. * Access to updated information and trends by both the teachers and students. HAS THE COUNTRY’S ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES BEEN TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION? The Mobile nature of the Opon Imo device allows for flexibility in powering. It can be charged either in school or at home or both. In addition, communal Solar Chargers will be provided in schools to allow the students access to power. The Electricity status of the country was a big consideration in the creation of this custom made tablets. The availability of recharge options and ease of recharge were carefully and strongly considered when approving this project. WILL STUDENTS BE ABLE TO USE THIS TOOL? The project was conceived for the Students; the technology was built to enable the Students; the success indicators are the Students! To further ensure there are no surprises with the results; a cultural and educational engagement program is being put in place to assess the acceptance of the Students and Teachers of the Tool; the acceptance and ease of use by the student, the relief and hope this brings to the parents and more so the motivation it gives to the teachers is an encouraging indicator that this Tablet of Knowledge is here to stay. HOW WILL THIS INITIATIVE BENEFIT THE STATE? * COST SAVINGS – There is already a Cost savings of around N8.4b by using the digital alternative versus paper textbooks. This is also a great aid for the parents of students who are in the Public Schools as they can refocus a large chunk of their income * TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND ADAPTATION – This initiative will enable knowledge transfer via the use of cutting edge technology. Technology will easily be used and consumed by the arms and people of the state and this will bring a lot of progress to the individual and State. * INDUSTRIALISATION – Of the 150,000 tablets to be distributed to students, 100,000 of these will be produced in a factory to be built in the State, in conjunction with Opon Imo foreign technical partners. With this development, it is believed that, many industries and businesses will easily find the State of Osun adaptive for their projects and business. This blows wide open the opportunities that can be explored in the State given the growth and adaptation of Science and Technology at all levels. * IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR STUDENTS – For the Student of Public Schools, the sky becomes their limit. They now have access to their lesson notes, past question papers and much more resources necessary for their mental growth and also virtual exam environment that gets them ready and ensures they excel. * IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL RESULTS AND PROSPECTS – Given the allowance of the use of modern state-of-the-art curriculum and education materials via the use of relevant apps, the success prospect of every child has climaxed in many ways. HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST THE STUDENTS? OPON IMO is Free for all Senior Secondary Students in Public School HOW WILL PRIVATE STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS? This will be available for the students of Private Schools at a purchase fee. WHAT IS THE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT IN THIS? Everyone in the State of Osun is a Stakeholder. It is a project we are all committed to and are jointly motivated to see it succeed. The list is extensive and we have categorized under the following headers: - Teachers – Students - Parents - Community leaders. WILL TRAINING BE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS? Yes; a cultural and educational engagement program is being put in place to assess the acceptance of the Students and Teachers of the Tool; the acceptance and ease of use by the student, the relief and hope this brings to the parents and more so the motivation it gives to the teachers is an encouraging indicator that this Tablet of Knowledge is here to stay. WHAT ARE THE CONTENT FEATURES? * 56 Text books covering 17 subjects * 17 tutorial questions for the 17 subjects * 1000 past questions * 6 extra curricular subjects * Educational Games IS THERE AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN? Yes, there is a practical project schedule! Opon Imo is being project managed by a competent team from a foremost consulting Nigerian Company – Phillips Consulting. HOW WILL THE DEVICE BE POWERED? It can be charged. The tablet can be powered at home or in school. There is a communal solar charger option for charging the tablets in public schools. CAN THIS DEVICE WITHSTAND THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT? Opon Imo was designed and built taking into account the evolving elements of our environment. It is noteworthy that the tablet ships with a water and fire proof pouch. The Charging adaptor also comes with a fuse to protect the device from typical surges. DOES THE DEVICE HAVE INTERNET? The current version of Opon Imo has Internet deactivated to prevent the distraction this may cause to students at this level of education. In addition, the Internet does not drive Opon Imo content, because of the unstable nature of current data networks in our country and the huge data requirements the device would have had. As such, content is domiciled strictly on the Tablet.?This approach Is a Nigerian adaptation, that is believed to be suitable for developing Nations where internet connectivity can still be a challenge. IS THERE A SUPPORT PLAN FOR THE SYSTEM? The Support System is quite extensive: First Level Support at School Level: Teacher (Opon Imo Ambassador). Second Level Support: 9 Support Centers; one at each Federal Constituency. Third Level Support: Factory Support in Osogbo. HOW OFTEN WILL THE CURRICULUM BE UPDATED? There will be an update mechanism at the support center level. The frequency of curriculum update will be defined by and subject to the policy of the state on refreshing study content. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TABLET WHEN A STUDENT PASSES OUT? Opon Imo usage is to be recycled among students that graduate into the Senior Secondary Schools. As such, upon graduation from Senior Secondary School, students are to collect their school-leaving certificate in exchange for their Opon Imo. ARE THERE ANY KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS TO OPON IMO? Opon Imo is a safe learning tool. There are no known hazards. |
Education / Aregbesola's Opon Imon Project Exposed!!! by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:22am On Jun 05, 2013 |
Monday witnessed the gathering of emminent personalities in the state of the virtue where the launch of the Opon Imon was made.Here are the facts about the tablet. DOES THIS ENHANCE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES OR IS THIS A MISPLACED PRIORITY? The Opon Imo project is one component within an integrated, robust and exciting education reform programme currently going on, in the State of Osun, Nigeria. Convinced that the people are her best asset, Osun under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s administration is committing unprecedented resources to radically improve of the education sector and provide our country an inspiring reform model. Opon Imo is an innovative fraction of this effort. The reform programme entails the following: O SCHOOL project, where around 100 model schools are being built. O MEAL project, free daily lunch meal for 254,000 elementary year 1 – 4 kids. O UNIFORM project, standardization of school uniform for 750,000 students. A centre of excellence pedagogical institute for teacher capacity development. Building of 9 Vocational Education Centre for Skills development. The Opon Imo Project. As can be noted Opon Imo is not a standalone, out of context initiative. It is a complementary, and modernist attempt to use the latest global technology , to give OSUN students a competitive advantage in the learning process. This is in line with the current practice of the most progressive states and countries in the world. For pointers in this direction , please see: Tablets for Education in UK Classrooms http:///166bJD7 Tablet for Education in Thailand http://zd.net/10jEG6p Tablets for Education in Turkey http:///192bhEo Education Tablets by Google http://zd.net/180chdc Education Tablets by Apple http:///11WbI3c WHAT IS THE VISION BEHIND THIS PROJECT? * To democratize access to learning. * To complement current education reform. * To help senior secondary school student better prepare for School Leaving ?Examinations. * To use technology as a silver bullet to the learning problem in Osun. WHY TABLET PC AND NOT A TRADITIONAL PC? * Allows for mobility of student and tool. * It is the most cost effective option given all variables * Access to alternative powering – as it can now be powered in school and home * It is a novel idea. It makes it even more aspirational for the user and community * It gives the idea of a personal touch and thus aids personal studying opportunities any time of day HOW DOES IT CONCISELY TACKLE PROBLEM WITH EDUCATION IN THE STATE? * Unprecedented access to learning content. * Huge cost saving in Text books procurement for the State. * Access to updated information and trends by both the teachers and students. HAS THE COUNTRY’S ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES BEEN TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION? The Mobile nature of the Opon Imo device allows for flexibility in powering. It can be charged either in school or at home or both. In addition, communal Solar Chargers will be provided in schools to allow the students access to power. The Electricity status of the country was a big consideration in the creation of this custom made tablets. The availability of recharge options and ease of recharge were carefully and strongly considered when approving this project. WILL STUDENTS BE ABLE TO USE THIS TOOL? The project was conceived for the Students; the technology was built to enable the Students; the success indicators are the Students! To further ensure there are no surprises with the results; a cultural and educational engagement program is being put in place to assess the acceptance of the Students and Teachers of the Tool; the acceptance and ease of use by the student, the relief and hope this brings to the parents and more so the motivation it gives to the teachers is an encouraging indicator that this Tablet of Knowledge is here to stay. HOW WILL THIS INITIATIVE BENEFIT THE STATE? * COST SAVINGS – There is already a Cost savings of around N8.4b by using the digital alternative versus paper textbooks. This is also a great aid for the parents of students who are in the Public Schools as they can refocus a large chunk of their income * TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND ADAPTATION – This initiative will enable knowledge transfer via the use of cutting edge technology. Technology will easily be used and consumed by the arms and people of the state and this will bring a lot of progress to the individual and State. * INDUSTRIALISATION – Of the 150,000 tablets to be distributed to students, 100,000 of these will be produced in a factory to be built in the State, in conjunction with Opon Imo foreign technical partners. With this development, it is believed that, many industries and businesses will easily find the State of Osun adaptive for their projects and business. This blows wide open the opportunities that can be explored in the State given the growth and adaptation of Science and Technology at all levels. * IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR STUDENTS – For the Student of Public Schools, the sky becomes their limit. They now have access to their lesson notes, past question papers and much more resources necessary for their mental growth and also virtual exam environment that gets them ready and ensures they excel. * IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL RESULTS AND PROSPECTS – Given the allowance of the use of modern state-of-the-art curriculum and education materials via the use of relevant apps, the success prospect of every child has climaxed in many ways. HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST THE STUDENTS? OPON IMO is Free for all Senior Secondary Students in Public School HOW WILL PRIVATE STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS? This will be available for the students of Private Schools at a purchase fee. WHAT IS THE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT IN THIS? Everyone in the State of Osun is a Stakeholder. It is a project we are all committed to and are jointly motivated to see it succeed. The list is extensive and we have categorized under the following headers: - Teachers – Students - Parents - Community leaders. WILL TRAINING BE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS? Yes; a cultural and educational engagement program is being put in place to assess the acceptance of the Students and Teachers of the Tool; the acceptance and ease of use by the student, the relief and hope this brings to the parents and more so the motivation it gives to the teachers is an encouraging indicator that this Tablet of Knowledge is here to stay. WHAT ARE THE CONTENT FEATURES? * 56 Text books covering 17 subjects * 17 tutorial questions for the 17 subjects * 1000 past questions * 6 extra curricular subjects * Educational Games IS THERE AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN? Yes, there is a practical project schedule! Opon Imo is being project managed by a competent team from a foremost consulting Nigerian Company – Phillips Consulting. HOW WILL THE DEVICE BE POWERED? It can be charged. The tablet can be powered at home or in school. There is a communal solar charger option for charging the tablets in public schools. CAN THIS DEVICE WITHSTAND THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT? Opon Imo was designed and built taking into account the evolving elements of our environment. It is noteworthy that the tablet ships with a water and fire proof pouch. The Charging adaptor also comes with a fuse to protect the device from typical surges. DOES THE DEVICE HAVE INTERNET? The current version of Opon Imo has Internet deactivated to prevent the distraction this may cause to students at this level of education. In addition, the Internet does not drive Opon Imo content, because of the unstable nature of current data networks in our country and the huge data requirements the device would have had. As such, content is domiciled strictly on the Tablet.?This approach Is a Nigerian adaptation, that is believed to be suitable for developing Nations where internet connectivity can still be a challenge. IS THERE A SUPPORT PLAN FOR THE SYSTEM? The Support System is quite extensive: First Level Support at School Level: Teacher (Opon Imo Ambassador). Second Level Support: 9 Support Centers; one at each Federal Constituency. Third Level Support: Factory Support in Osogbo. HOW OFTEN WILL THE CURRICULUM BE UPDATED? There will be an update mechanism at the support center level. The frequency of curriculum update will be defined by and subject to the policy of the state on refreshing study content. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TABLET WHEN A STUDENT PASSES OUT? Opon Imo usage is to be recycled among students that graduate into the Senior Secondary Schools. As such, upon graduation from Senior Secondary School, students are to collect their school-leaving certificate in exchange for their Opon Imo. ARE THERE ANY KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS TO OPON IMO? Opon Imo is a safe learning tool. There are no known hazards. |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:26pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
dayokanu: I dey envy Osun people ocome to osun na.space still dey.but u beta b an investor!!osun don dey beta ooo.thanks to aregbe |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:19pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
Really on point.am actually waiting for d tym when nigerian politics won't be a business propaganda wherby ther is an investment and profits being expected.this will give each candidate to go to the field without relying on the support of anyone.I believe we have sound mind in dis country but doesn't have a political backup.I do not know him either I believe his best is yet to come.and I pray he doesn't change his plan after being elected the second tym. |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by ifedayoonikola(m): 6:28pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
Chubhie: Have always known Aregbe to be a marxist. Have been watching him and i feel a connection.he mite be but an intellectual one |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by ifedayoonikola(m): 5:38pm On Jun 04, 2013 |
Eko Atlantic:what has d beard got to do with governance.what has the handsome governors done so far? |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:51am On Jun 04, 2013 |
Crassus: some people wouldnt realize the topic was bait until they open this thread.. they were hoping to see something differentwe call it headlines bro.sometin must attract dem. |
Politics / Re: Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by ifedayoonikola(m): 9:21am On Jun 04, 2013 |
Dosoq: wow,i watched its launching yesterday,he rily tried......bt was it given to all d public skools in osun state?yes.majorly SS3 students |
Politics / Rauf Aregbesola’s Opon Imo Project Exposed! by ifedayoonikola(m): 8:17am On Jun 04, 2013 |
Yesterday witnessed the gathering of emminent personalities in the state of the virtue where the launch of the Opon Imon was made.Here are the facts about the tablet. DOES THIS ENHANCE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES OR IS THIS A MISPLACED PRIORITY? The Opon Imo project is one component within an integrated, robust and exciting education reform programme currently going on, in the State of Osun, Nigeria. Convinced that the people are her best asset, Osun under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s administration is committing unprecedented resources to radically improve of the education sector and provide our country an inspiring reform model. Opon Imo is an innovative fraction of this effort. The reform programme entails the following: O SCHOOL project, where around 100 model schools are being built. O MEAL project, free daily lunch meal for 254,000 elementary year 1 – 4 kids. O UNIFORM project, standardization of school uniform for 750,000 students. A centre of excellence pedagogical institute for teacher capacity development. Building of 9 Vocational Education Centre for Skills development. The Opon Imo Project. As can be noted Opon Imo is not a standalone, out of context initiative. It is a complementary, and modernist attempt to use the latest global technology , to give OSUN students a competitive advantage in the learning process. This is in line with the current practice of the most progressive states and countries in the world. For pointers in this direction , please see: Tablets for Education in UK Classrooms http:///166bJD7 Tablet for Education in Thailand http://zd.net/10jEG6p Tablets for Education in Turkey http:///192bhEo Education Tablets by Google http://zd.net/180chdc Education Tablets by Apple http:///11WbI3c WHAT IS THE VISION BEHIND THIS PROJECT? * To democratize access to learning. * To complement current education reform. * To help senior secondary school student better prepare for School Leaving ?Examinations. * To use technology as a silver bullet to the learning problem in Osun. WHY TABLET PC AND NOT A TRADITIONAL PC? * Allows for mobility of student and tool. * It is the most cost effective option given all variables * Access to alternative powering – as it can now be powered in school and home * It is a novel idea. It makes it even more aspirational for the user and community * It gives the idea of a personal touch and thus aids personal studying opportunities any time of day HOW DOES IT CONCISELY TACKLE PROBLEM WITH EDUCATION IN THE STATE? * Unprecedented access to learning content. * Huge cost saving in Text books procurement for the State. * Access to updated information and trends by both the teachers and students. HAS THE COUNTRY’S ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES BEEN TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION? The Mobile nature of the Opon Imo device allows for flexibility in powering. It can be charged either in school or at home or both. In addition, communal Solar Chargers will be provided in schools to allow the students access to power. The Electricity status of the country was a big consideration in the creation of this custom made tablets. The availability of recharge options and ease of recharge were carefully and strongly considered when approving this project. WILL STUDENTS BE ABLE TO USE THIS TOOL? The project was conceived for the Students; the technology was built to enable the Students; the success indicators are the Students! To further ensure there are no surprises with the results; a cultural and educational engagement program is being put in place to assess the acceptance of the Students and Teachers of the Tool; the acceptance and ease of use by the student, the relief and hope this brings to the parents and more so the motivation it gives to the teachers is an encouraging indicator that this Tablet of Knowledge is here to stay. HOW WILL THIS INITIATIVE BENEFIT THE STATE? * COST SAVINGS – There is already a Cost savings of around N8.4b by using the digital alternative versus paper textbooks. This is also a great aid for the parents of students who are in the Public Schools as they can refocus a large chunk of their income * TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND ADAPTATION – This initiative will enable knowledge transfer via the use of cutting edge technology. Technology will easily be used and consumed by the arms and people of the state and this will bring a lot of progress to the individual and State. * INDUSTRIALISATION – Of the 150,000 tablets to be distributed to students, 100,000 of these will be produced in a factory to be built in the State, in conjunction with Opon Imo foreign technical partners. With this development, it is believed that, many industries and businesses will easily find the State of Osun adaptive for their projects and business. This blows wide open the opportunities that can be explored in the State given the growth and adaptation of Science and Technology at all levels. * IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR STUDENTS – For the Student of Public Schools, the sky becomes their limit. They now have access to their lesson notes, past question papers and much more resources necessary for their mental growth and also virtual exam environment that gets them ready and ensures they excel. * IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL RESULTS AND PROSPECTS – Given the allowance of the use of modern state-of-the-art curriculum and education materials via the use of relevant apps, the success prospect of every child has climaxed in many ways. HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST THE STUDENTS? OPON IMO is Free for all Senior Secondary Students in Public School HOW WILL PRIVATE STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS? This will be available for the students of Private Schools at a purchase fee. WHAT IS THE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT IN THIS? Everyone in the State of Osun is a Stakeholder. It is a project we are all committed to and are jointly motivated to see it succeed. The list is extensive and we have categorized under the following headers: - Teachers – Students - Parents - Community leaders. WILL TRAINING BE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS? Yes; a cultural and educational engagement program is being put in place to assess the acceptance of the Students and Teachers of the Tool; the acceptance and ease of use by the student, the relief and hope this brings to the parents and more so the motivation it gives to the teachers is an encouraging indicator that this Tablet of Knowledge is here to stay. WHAT ARE THE CONTENT FEATURES? * 56 Text books covering 17 subjects * 17 tutorial questions for the 17 subjects * 1000 past questions * 6 extra curricular subjects * Educational Games IS THERE AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN? Yes, there is a practical project schedule! Opon Imo is being project managed by a competent team from a foremost consulting Nigerian Company – Phillips Consulting. HOW WILL THE DEVICE BE POWERED? It can be charged. The tablet can be powered at home or in school. There is a communal solar charger option for charging the tablets in public schools. CAN THIS DEVICE WITHSTAND THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT? Opon Imo was designed and built taking into account the evolving elements of our environment. It is noteworthy that the tablet ships with a water and fire proof pouch. The Charging adaptor also comes with a fuse to protect the device from typical surges. DOES THE DEVICE HAVE INTERNET? The current version of Opon Imo has Internet deactivated to prevent the distraction this may cause to students at this level of education. In addition, the Internet does not drive Opon Imo content, because of the unstable nature of current data networks in our country and the huge data requirements the device would have had. As such, content is domiciled strictly on the Tablet.?This approach Is a Nigerian adaptation, that is believed to be suitable for developing Nations where internet connectivity can still be a challenge. IS THERE A SUPPORT PLAN FOR THE SYSTEM? The Support System is quite extensive: First Level Support at School Level: Teacher (Opon Imo Ambassador). Second Level Support: 9 Support Centers; one at each Federal Constituency. Third Level Support: Factory Support in Osogbo. HOW OFTEN WILL THE CURRICULUM BE UPDATED? There will be an update mechanism at the support center level. The frequency of curriculum update will be defined by and subject to the policy of the state on refreshing study content. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TABLET WHEN A STUDENT PASSES OUT? Opon Imo usage is to be recycled among students that graduate into the Senior Secondary Schools. As such, upon graduation from Senior Secondary School, students are to collect their school-leaving certificate in exchange for their Opon Imo. ARE THERE ANY KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS TO OPON IMO? Opon Imo is a safe learning tool. There are no known hazards. 2 Likes |
Politics / Anenih Tries To Be The Hero As He Attacked Tukur And Criticised NGF Tussle by ifedayoonikola(m): 7:36pm On May 31, 2013 |
I witnessed d highest politics being played among the so called PDP families yesterday as each speaker tries to shine.the senate president played a politics by asking for another ticket and also tries to act as if he is not anbitious.I was made to sit up by d lengthy speech of the BOT chairman.I was happy with his criticism of d tussle within the NGF and how he asked the Pdp to organize his ouse but the displeasure came when the pdp chairman and Mr president recognised Jang as d Ngf chairman.This shows dat there is no need for us to celebrate democracy as our leaders themselves are working against it. |
Politics / Re: Obasanjo Is A Joker, Liar, He Was Behind Third Term – Nnamani, Others by ifedayoonikola(m): 1:39pm On May 22, 2013 |
BlackPikiN: Anger and outrage, on Saturday, trailed claims by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that he did not initiate the infamous third term agenda.[color=#006600][/color] |
Music/Radio / Re: Americans React to Dbanj's "Scapegoat Remix" With Kanye West by ifedayoonikola(m): 2:55pm On Apr 23, 2013 |
Mr. Globe:[color=#006600][/color]haaaaaaa!dats bad.naija has substance but guys like u made dese guys sing nonsense.u will never buy an album of guys with good music cos u believe dey ve not said d vulgar words u wanted and will never watch der video unless dey use gals with open chest.don't forget dey must make money and dey have to find a way to get to u.I think d problem is d industry itself and organization not encouraging d real talents.every bit of dis nation is politics which has already been soiled with water drawn frm a corrupt well. |
Politics / Re: Tinubu’s Rousing Speech At The ACN Convention by ifedayoonikola(m): 10:02pm On Apr 19, 2013 |
50calibre: When a quack Jew tried to cast out demons just like Paul, the demon asked " Jesus I know, Paul I know, who are you" and the demon descended on the guy and beat him to pulp.what has d man done for u?either u like it or not,he won states back for d party.he stood against d den indomitable lion of d PDP.he brought revolution to sw.he is a leader and knows ow to play d game of politics.he is not a learner and has macinery around.who among dose dat ruled could point out to any developmental project since.am witnessin one in osun now under d leadership of ogbeni who was nominated by dis ashiwaju.he is a leader of d revolution.and to respond to dat great speech,ow do u expect him to write d speech himself?ar u a learner?what's d work of his PA 1 Like |
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