Author: Optimal Times

Stakeholders have stressed the need to harness technology and Artificial Intelligence to elevate nursing education and practice in Nigeria. The stakeholders include the Special Adviser on Health to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi; the Oyo State Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni; the Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwasherimi Ajetumobi; the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin and the President of Alpha Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Prof. Prisca Olabisi Adejumo. They made the call at the second International Scientific Conference of the Alpha Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society…

By Wuraola Oyedokun The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes {CCII}  on Thursday conferred a Distinguished Fellow Award on the National President, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Alumni Association, Mr. Kola Amole for his outstanding commitments to the cause of Ibadanland. The Business Luncheon event formed part of the ongoing Ibadan Week Festival 2024. According to a release made available by the University’s Media and Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye, congratulating the award recipient, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan described the awardee as an alumnus who is committed to the cause of not only Ibadanland but our…

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness. Mr Iwuanyanwu was born on 4 September 1942. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read. “Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu…

…W’Bank’s ex-specialist, Olayinka, Oshunkeye, others canvass more funding for education  By Wuraola Oyedokun  The need for more funding in the education sector rent the air at the golden anniversary of the 1974 set of Ilesa Grammar School Old Students’ Association. The students, who were in the school from 1970 to 1974, graduated  from the famous Ilesa Grammar School 50 years ago. Going down memory lane, the old  students had come together in December 2016 to establish the CLUB 74 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge of the University of Ibadan.  The former students of the sought-after secondary school felt it was significant…

By Wuraola Oyedokun A Professor of Soil Fertility, Olugbenga Adeoluwa, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to embrace home and backyard gardening in order to address food crisis in the country. Adeoluwa reiterated the need to train university graduates on organic and agroecology food production to tackle food insecurity and promote wellness. The professor made the call during the opening of the Training on Entrepreneurship in Organic and Agroecology: Co-creating Jobs for University Graduates was  in Ibadan. Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth through Service Learning Pedagogy between African and European HEIs Project was focused on providing students with hands-on training on organic…

By Wuraola Oyedokun The Chief Executive Officer, Women Radio 91.7 FM, Toun Okewale-Sonaiya, has urged journalists, especially media entrepreneurs to turn their passion for the craft into profit, warning that poverty is expensive. Okewale-Sonaiya also urged  young media entrepreneurs to be creative, business-oriented and credible in order to stand out in the marketplace. The veteran broadcaster made the call during the two-day Media Entrepreneurship, Thought leadership and Business Sustainability Fellowship 2024 organised by Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals[AFYMP]. The training, aimed at building   the capacity of some selected  online media entrepreneurs, took place at the Centre for Management Development, Magodo, Lagos.…

By Wuraola Oyedokun  Senior Consultant, First Choice Educational Consult, Adedeji Oshin, has debunked spurious allegations flying on social media against him over consultancy services he rendered to clients. Oshin warned those behind the allegations to desist, insisting that he was not declared wanted by any agency. In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the educational consultant said it was imperative to make clarifications on the particular matter. Oshin explained what transpired between his organisation and the clients. The director of First Choice Educational Consult said he had reported to relevant authorities, the constant defamation, cyber…

The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, has congratulated   the Commandant of School, Management, staff, graduating students, parents and guardians of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Iresa-Pupa, Suurulere LGA of Oyo State on their graduation. Represented by Mr. A. O. Ojo, the Acting Rector, Abdul-Hameed stated this during the the passing-out parade (POP) of the students. The rector was among the dignitaries at the POP. ‘’The Federal Polytechnic Ayede congratulates the Commandant of School, Management, Staff, graduating students, parents and guardians on the milestone’’, the school said.

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Oyo State chapter, has called off its indefinite strike. According to the sighted by journalists which was addressed to the Chairman Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr Akin Fagbemi, the union  called off the strike earlier declared after the intervention of the Oyo State government. The letter jointly signed by the State Chairman,  Adeyemi Samuel and Secretary, Comrade Aina Emmanuel reads: “We write to inform you that following the commitments of the States Government to attend to our demands the leadership of NANNM Oyo State Council has approved for suspension of our…

The senator representing Imo East Senatorial District, Ezenwa Onyewuchi, has dumped the Labour Party (LP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Onyewuchi also declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. His letter of defection was read on the floor of the red chambers by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, July 23. Recall in 2022, Senator Onyewuchi left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the Labour Party (LP). Onyewuchi was also a former member of the House of Representatives – Owerri-Municipal/Owerri-North/West-Federal Constituency. The letter partly reads: “This decision is due to the intractable division and crisis in…