The Council of Academic Staff Unions of Osun State-owned Tertiary Institutions (CASUOSTI) has said the on-going strike by the various academic unions, especially those of state-owned tertiary institutions in the state, is beyond the issue of unpaid salaries as being insinuated in some quarters.

The surest way to incur the wrath of a lot of “sensible” people, including well-educated individuals, is to question conventional “wisdom.” It was the practice in every country in Europe to ostracize or even kill anyone advancing what is regarded as heresy or blaspheme.

“The challenges we face in Nigeria do make us all focused and determined to succeed. This is reflected by the sound academic delivery of the pragramme to guide the wards to a successful outcome, overcoming the day-to-day challenges that they have faced such as lack of electricity, traffic,” he said.

PERMANENT Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs Omolara Erogbogbo has lauded Wellspring College, Omole, Lagos, for their outstanding performance and emerging second runner-up in the Vision Inter-School Art Challenge organised by Friesland Campina WAMCO recently.

With a view of providing scholarships to 20 deserving public school students, 25 computer units to five schools and 2,000 dictionaries to 20 public schools in Amuwo and Ojo communities, Rotary Club of Amuwo R1, District 9110, has installed it’s 29th President in the person of Rotarian Patrick Ejiogu, who pledged to lead with integrity, transparency, competence and team spirit.