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Increase Education Funding, Reps Task FG, State Govt
Members of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, tasked Federal and State Governments with the need to increase the budgetary allocation for education to accommodate three basic education for Nigerian children.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on the ‘Need to curb the number of Out-of-School Children’, sponsored by Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala.
While noting that Education is a fundamental human right of every child yet, thousands of Nigeria children are being deprived of this basic human right, Hon. Alao-Akala affirmed that education plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty, promoting social and economic development.
In his lead debate, Hon. Alao-Akala observed that the “provisions on Right to Education in Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 though regarded as non-justiciable by Chapter 6 of the Constitution, have been given effect and made justiciable by other domestic laws such as the Compulsory Universal Basic Education Act (UBEA) 2004 and the Child’s Rights Act of 2003.
“The House recalls that the 1991 Convention on the Rights of the Child was domesticated into National Law and passed by the National Assembly in July 2003 as the Child Rights Act of 2003 (CRA).
“The House also recalls that Section 15 of CRA provides that: ‘Every child has the right to free compulsory and universal basic education and it shall be the duty of the Government in Nigeria to provide such education’ while Section 2(1) of the UBEC Act provides that: ‘Every Government in Nigeria shall provide tree, compulsory and universal basic education for every child of primary and junior secondary school age.
“The House is cognizant that the UNESCO Institute for Statistics approximated 258 million out-of-school children are out of school globally, with sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia being the most affected regions.
“The House is also cognizant that the issue of out-of-school children is a multifaceted problem with far-reaching consequences.
“The House is further cognizant of the significant role and obligations of parents and guardians in the prompt attendance of their children and wards in school, as well as the consequences of their failure as captured in Section 2(2) and (4) respectively, of the UBEC Act.
“The House is concerned that the actualization of promoting the Right to Education is bedeviled by issues such as low enrolment of children particularly the girl child, low completion of basic education, shortage and poor quality infrastructures in schools, amongst others.
“The House believes that education plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting social and economic development.
“The House also believes that to ensure the efficiency and productivity of children as well as security for a better future for the Nigerian child, swift action need to be taken w address the education crisis,” he urged.
The lawmakers also urged Ministry of Education to ensure the realisation of free basic education for all Nigerian children with no hidden charges.
The House also tasked the 36 State Governments to actualise the right to free basic education in all states in Nigeria and mandate the compulsory enrolment of all children in their States.
In the same vein, the lawmakers urged UBEC to prescribe the minimum standards for basic education, with effective and strict monitoring of the standards and personnel audit of teaching and non-teaching staff.
They also urged State Enforcement Agencies to hold children found loitering during school hours and have their parents face the appropriate consequences.
To this end, the House mandated its Committee on Basic Education and Services to ensure compliance.
Enugu State Government has hailed the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa, describing him as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.
The government also described Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery, saying that Enugu State was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.
“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.
“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.
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“Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work. He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government said.
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“Men Need To Submit Too”, says Pastor Olumide, Quotes Bible Passage To Back His Statement (Video)
A pastor has stated that submission in a marriage is not a requirement for women alone.
Pastor Olumide Emmanuel explained that a Christian marriage is not based on “culture” but on the teachings of the kingdom and as a result, men should respect their wives’ opinions and superior judgment and submit when appropriate.
He said: “Men, I will tell you for free, respect a woman’s sensitivity if you want to do well in life.
“Ask any married man that will be honest with you, there are things that if we did not listen to our wife we’d be in trouble by now. And there are times that we didn’t listen, we enter trouble.
“So if you’re a young person now, don’t let Africa kill you. ‘I’m a man of this house, I’m a man of this house, you can’t tell me what to do’. Forget that nonsense.
“Marriage is not an African culture, it’s a kingdom culture and in the kingdom the bible says, submitting yourself one to another. Mutual submission is a kingdom agenda for the marriage.
“So there are times you need to submit to your wife. Submit to your woman.”
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The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 22 November 2024 can be accessed below.
NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.
How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players bought a dollar for N1710 and sold it for N1750 on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1730
Selling Rate N1740
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1745
Selling Rate N1750
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.
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