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Strike: NANS Urges FG And ASUU To Negotiate
NANS urges Fed Govt, ASUU to negotiateThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said it supports the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its negotiations with Federal Government regarding the ongoing strike.NANS President Danielson Akpan told The Nation that ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike not only because of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) issue, but because government had not fulfilled other agreements reached with ASUU.“We cannot be against ASUU because we have urged government to meet up with the agreements reached with them. We followed up and played our part, but government didn’t comply. In fact, it is not only ASUU that is on strike, COEASU is on strike too,†Akpan said.Penultimate weekend, ASUU said the strike, which has been on since March, would continue until government meets its demands.Its President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, said the union wants the Federal Government to implement the needs assessment conducted in 2012 across the nation’s universities.On protests by students regarding re-opening of schools, Akpan noted that such would continue if nothing gets done.“Students have to protest. Of course, a bigger one is coming. Somebody called me and asked me to pick a date so that we can shut down everywhere,†he said.
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All African Students Union Honour Prince Ishola With Africa Leadership Award
All African Students Union Recognise Prince Ishola With Africa Leadership, Present Certificate Of Induction
The All Africa Students Union- AASU has the 27th of August 2020 presented a Certificate of Induction to Prince Ishola Abiodun Olatunbosun, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Prince Ishola Foundation. During the Induction Ceremony, Prince Ishola was also honoured with the 2020 Africa Leadership Award.Prince Ishola Abiodun Olatunbosun was recognised as the Beacon of Hope for Africa Development in the All Africa Students Hall of Fame. His recognition, honour and induction by the AASU and the National Association of Nigeria Students-NANS have attracted a mammoth of accolades from youths in Nigeria and across Africa.On reception of the Award and Honour, Prince Ishola Abiodun Olatunbosun expressed appreciation to the continental and national body of students in Africa and Nigeria respectively. He assured the All Africa Students Union and the National Association of Nigeria Stidents of his determination in the continuous support of education and the welfare of students in Nigeria and across Africa.Executives of AASU and NANS who spoke with AbujaPress noted that the induction, recognition and honour of Prince Ishola Abiodun Olatunbosun, the CEO of Prince Ishola Foundation was premised on his age-long contributions and commitments towards the unequivocal sustenance of student's development and overall humanitarian assistance for underprivileged persons across communities in Africa.Prince Ishola Abiodun Olatunbosun is a Nigeria-born Philanthropist, Businessman and Humanitarian. He is the Founder of Dallas Halimgton Oil Limited, Dallas Halimgton Hong Kong Limited and Prince Ishola Foundation, a non-governmental organization that is is currently championing several charity works for orphans and developments across Africa communities.Prince Ishola Abiodun Olatunbosun's Foundation recently earmarked 500million naira to support Orphans and less privileged persons, especially in areas of scholarships, and other support approaches to help make their lives better and impactful. His Foundation has continue to spearhead and support other development initiatives by several other NGOs, with a view to remain undauntedly relevant in the advancement of humanity across Africa.
