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Lions Clubs gift bags, writing materials to schools

Ikeja Dynamic Lions Club in collaboration with Lagos Hilton and Lagos British Lions Clubs last week held its ‘Back to School’ programme for two nursery/primary schools in Lagos.

The gesture, which took place first at Lagos State Model Nursery and Primary School, and Agidingbi Primary School, both in Ikeja, had them distributing brand new school bags, exercise books, rulers, biros, pencils and erasers to the pupils.

President, Ikeja Dynamic Lions Club, Lion Temitayo Osunremi, said the gesture was in line with the club’s custom of welcoming pupils back to school every new school calendar.

‘Don’t forget, Literacy is one of our focal areas, so this also coincides with our celebration of the World Literacy Day, which all Lions Clubs commemorate,’ he added.

President, Lagos Hilton Lions Club, Lion Adeniyi Agunloye, who said the gesture cost the clubs well over N1 million, said the programme was important because it helped them support needy pupils, adding that the club would next be supporting Lagos State Model Primary School in its annual inter-house sports come December 2027.

Service Chairperson, Ikeja Dynamic Lions Club, Ayokun Abiodun Sowunmi, said the project was the club’s third back to school project in the year, and that they especially chose Agidingbi Primary School because it was their adopted school.

‘We’ve undertaken several projects with them including equipping the sick bay and painting their classrooms. In return, they also adopted us as Purple House in their annual inter-house sports, which we actively partake in.’

A representative of Lagos British Lions Club, Lion Towolawi Abiodun Oluwatobiloba, said the clubs saw a need and decided to step in and put a smile on the pupils’ faces.

An appreciative Head Teacher of Agidingbi Primary School, Fatimo Olasunbo Oseni, said the gesture was timely. ‘Since we resumed Monday, 80% of the pupils were without books, bags and other learning materials; so what they have done is great and will go a long way in enhancing learning.’

Head girl, Angel David, gave the vote of thanks at Lagos State Model Primary School, Ikeja.

Anuradhapura and Jaffna SMEs explore alternative capital raising avenues

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), successfully concluded a series of issuer forums in Anuradhapura and Jaffna on 10 and 12 September, respectively.

The forums formed part of an ongoing island-wide initiative aimed at enhancing awareness of capital market opportunities and alternative capital-raising avenues available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka.

The forums provided SME participants with valuable insights into strengthening their businesses and unlocking growth opportunities through the capital market. Sessions also covered the SME Creditworthiness Rating Framework, the SME Magazine, the Entrepreneur Awards Program, and the importance of maintaining sound financial management practices to support sustainable business growth.

Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), regulatory requirements, succession planning for family-owned businesses, and the opportunities available through the CSE’s Empower Board. The forums concluded with interactive panel discussions, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and receive practical guidance on scaling their businesses and preparing for capital market participation.

The panel comprised SEC Corporate Affairs Managers Samanthi Gunawardana and Marian Sandanam, CSE Senior Vice President Commercial Punyamali Saparamadu, Jaffna Branch Manager Shanmukananthan Sabananthan, Commercial Manager Himashi Wickramasinghe, JA Partners Managing Partner Somasuriyasingham Janarthanan, Ernst and Young Partner Rasika Fernando, CA Sri Lanka Vice President Anoji De Silva, Deloitte Sri Lanka Associate Director Krishnaveny Karmegam, and Asia Securities Investment Banking Analysts Tharusha Wickramarachchi and Neshigan Ganeshan.

Court convicts Lagos trader for allegedly distributing fake drugs

A Lagos-based trader, Elwah Chigbogu, and two companies, Profile and Well Pharmaceutical Limited and God of Elijah Nigeria Limited, were on Thursday convicted over the unlawful possession, importation, and distribution of fake and unregistered drugs.

They were convicted by Justice Musa Kakaki-led Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos after pleading guilty to a four-count charge initiated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

In arriving at its decision, Justice Kakaki considered a plea bargain agreement presented by the prosecution and, after reviewing its terms, adopted the agreement in convicting the defendants.

The judge specifically sentenced the first defendant, Chigbogu, to a fine of N1.5 million, according to the plea-bargain proceedings supplied.

It would be recalled that the defendants had earlier been arraigned before the court on four counts bordering on the possession and display of fake drugs, as well as the importation and distribution of unregistered pharmaceutical products.

In the charge, Chigbogu, Profile and Well Pharmaceutical Limited and God of Elijah Nigeria Limited were allegedly found in possession of several pharmaceutical products described by NAFDAC as fake drugs.

The products listed in the charge included Zanza Cyprodine, Calpol 200ml Suspension, Zirtek Allergy Relief, Candesartan 4mg Tablets, Nicorette 4 mg, Lisinopril 10 mg Tablets, Canesten Thrush 20 mg, Anusol Ointment, Gaviscon Double Action, Prolife vitamin C, Gliclazide 80 mg Tablets, Amitriptyline 25 mg Tablets, Allopurinol 300 mg Tablets, Levothyroxine 50 mg Tablets and Doxazosin 2 mg Tablets.

The anti-narcotics agency particularly alleged that the defendants committed the offences on or about July 28, 2025, in Idumota, Lagos Island, and Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos.

According to the first count, it was alleged by NAFDAC that the defendants were found in possession of fake drugs, contrary to Section 1(a) of the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Cap. C34, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and punishable under Section 3(1) of the Act.

In the second count, the defendants were accused of displaying the products for the purpose of sale, allegedly contrary to Section 1(b) of the same Act and punishable under Section 3(1).

The third count revealed that the defendants were accused of importing unregistered drugs contrary to Section 1(1) of the Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act, Cap. F33, LFN 2004, and punishable under Sections 6(1)(a) and 8 of the Act.

In the fourth count, the defendants were alleged to have distributed the unregistered drugs, contrary to Section 1(1) of the Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act and punishable under Sections 6(1)(a) and 8.

While proceedings lasted, the counsel for NAFDAC, Anita Madu, told the trial judge that the prosecution had filed a four-count charge and urged the court to direct that the charges be read to the defendants for their pleas to be taken.

Upon the reading of the charge to the defendants, they pleaded guilty to all four counts.

As a result, Madu notified the court that the prosecution and the defendants had entered into a plea bargain agreement.

She prayed to the court to adopt the terms of the agreement and enter judgment accordingly.

After reviewing the plea bargain agreement, Justice Kakaki convicted the defendants.

The court thereafter imposed a fine of N1.5 million on Chigbogu.

Namal further remanded until 30 Sept., bail ruling deferred

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until 30 September by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in the money laundering investigation linked to SriLankan Airlines’ purchase of Airbus aircraft.

Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena deferred the ruling on Rajapaksa’s bail application after seeking clarification from the prosecution on three matters connected to parallel investigations into the Airbus transaction, according to Court reports.

The Court asked whether the money laundering investigation and the investigation under anti-bribery laws are being conducted jointly, and whether the case before the Fort Magistrate’s Court should be transferred to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. It also asked whether the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) had filed a certificate under Section 149 of the Anti-Corruption Act in the case before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara told the Court that such a certificate had been filed in the case before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. He said the prosecution intended to provide written submissions on the other matters raised.

The Magistrate ordered the prosecution to provide the requested clarifications on 30 September and said the order on Rajapaksa’s bail application would be delivered after considering them.

Rajapaksa has been named the fourth suspect in the Fort Magistrate’s Court case, which involves alleged financial irregularities and money laundering linked to the purchase of Airbus aircraft for SriLankan Airlines.

Why it took 63 days to release 2026 SSCE results – NECO

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has explained why it took 63 days to release the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal.

Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, said the results were released 63 days after the examination ended because the council had to complete the processes of marking, verification and quality assurance.

Wushishi explained this on Thursday at a news conference held at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, where he announced the release of the 2026 SSCE Internal results.

He said the 2026 examination cycle was one of the most challenging for the council, adding that it tested its systems, processes and readiness.

The examination was conducted from June 15 to September 4, 2026, across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as six foreign countries – Benin Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Niger Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo and Saudi Arabia.

According to Wushishi, a total of 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, comprising 682,352 males and 695,696 females.

He said 1,371,992 candidates eventually sat for the examination, comprising 678,903 males and 693,089 females.

Wushishi disclosed that 1,162,118 candidates, representing 84.70 per cent of those who sat for the examination, obtained five credits and above, irrespective of English Language and Mathematics.

He, however, said 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics.

The NECO boss also addressed examination malpractice, saying the council recorded 1,406 cases in 2026.

He said the figure represented a 64.74 per cent decrease from the 3,878 cases recorded in 2025.

Wushishi attributed the reduction to the council’s efforts to strengthen examination security and quality assurance.

He said the council remained committed to ensuring that certificates issued to candidates reflected their true academic performance and were not obtained through impersonation, manipulation or other forms of examination malpractice.

Wushishi also disclosed that 1,334 candidates with special needs participated in the examination.

He said the figure included 640 candidates with hearing impairment, 149 with visual impairment, 84 with albinism, 94 with autism, 136 with low vision and 231 candidates with adermatoglyphia.

The NECO registrar formally declared the 2026 SSCE Internal results released to the public and urged candidates to continue their academic pursuits with renewed hope and determination.

He expressed appreciation to the Federal Government, particularly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, for their support for the council.

He also commended security agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), as well as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other institutions for their support during the examination.

Wushishi said candidates could access their results through the NECO website using their examination registration numbers.

He assured stakeholders that the council would continue to uphold the integrity and credibility of its examinations.

India avoid shock defeat by Japan after controversial wide

World champions India avoided a shock defeat by Japan with a tense two-run win after a wide ball was controversially overturned in the final over.

In the one-off T20, which was reduced to five overs a side, Japan needed eight off the final over after their bowlers had remarkably restricted cricketing juggernauts India to 32-4.

Left-hander Alexander Shirai-Patmore was attempting to reverse-sweep spinner Axar Patel and the ball passed down what would have been the leg side if he had not changed his stance. The umpire signalled a wide.

After the umpire’s signal, Axar was visibly frustrated with the decision and disputed the call alongside Captain Shreyas Iyer. The two umpires had a discussion after India’s complaints and the decision was overturned, significantly taking the equation to six runs needed off three balls instead of five off four.

Axar then closed out the over to finish with figures of 0-7 off two overs and Japan finished agonisingly short on 30-3.

In white-ball cricket, any delivery bowled down the leg side is usually called a wide, but the ICC’s playing conditions for men’s T20 internationals state a batter loses those privileges from the moment he or she changes the position of their hands or feet to play a reversed shot.

Essentially, if a reverse sweep is attempted, the guidelines say both sides of the wicket should be treated as the off side.

This suggests the correct decision was reached eventually, but the incident has gained attention for how it was overturned despite there being no decision review system (DRS) in place for the match.

The preamble for the playing conditions also refers to the ‘spirit of cricket’, with ‘accept the umpire’s decision’ listed as one of these points, although this is not one of the game’s laws.

It was an agonising near-miss for Japan, who had struggled early on in their chase as they stuttered to 8-2 after two overs before taking 17 off the next two, which kept them in contention before the dramatic finale.

With the ball, they were led by 17-year-old spinner Charlie Hara-Hinze who took 2-17, including the wicket of destructive opener Abhishek Sharma first ball, before Shreyas’ 16 off 12 balls provided some relief from his side being 14-3.

It was the first time the teams had played each other internationally because Japan have never reached a T20 World Cup, and the game was played in preparation for the men’s Asian Games which start on 24 September.

Oborevwori hailed over new salary structure for Delta-owned varsities

Dr Omordi George Ugbomah, former chairman of the governing council of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, and Political Science lecturer at Dennis Osadebeji University (DOU), Asaba, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving a new salary structure for academic staff of the state’s four universities.

Dr Ugbomah described the approval as a significant demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to staff welfare, quality education and human capital development in Delta State.

According to him, improved remuneration for university workers is not simply a welfare measure but an important investment in the stability, productivity and overall quality of the state’s tertiary education system.

‘As a former Chairman of the Governing Council of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, and as a lecturer at Dennis Osadebay University, I understand the critical role that the welfare and motivation of academic and non-academic staff play in the effective functioning of our tertiary institutions.

‘I therefore sincerely commend His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for this important intervention. It demonstrates a clear appreciation of the sacrifices and contributions of our university workers to the development of our state.’

Ugbomah noted that the decision comes at a time when Delta State’s universities are experiencing increased enrolment and expanding academic programmes, making investment in human resources particularly important.

He urged academic and non-academic staff to reciprocate the gesture through greater dedication, professionalism, discipline, research, teaching excellence and commitment to the development of their respective institutions.

He further commended the Governor for other interventions aimed at improving the tertiary education sector, stressing that infrastructure development and staff welfare must go hand in hand if Delta State is to build sustainable centres of academic excellence.

Ugbomah expressed confidence that the new salary structure would further strengthen industrial harmony within the state’s tertiary institutions and create a more conducive environment for teaching, learning and research.

He therefore congratulated the academic community across the state and thanked Oborevwori for what he described as a timely and commendable investment in the state’s future.

2027: Kano students launch campus ambassadors for Tinubu, Abba

Students at 25 tertiary institutions across Kano State have launched a campus ambassador network to mobilise support for the re-election bids of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The initiative, launched by the JAGABA/ABBA STUDENTS’ MANDATE 2027, Kano State Chapter, aims to establish a structured student network across campuses to engage students, organise discussions, and highlight what the group described as the educational achievements of the Tinubu and Abba administrations.

The group said the newly inaugurated ambassadors would carry its message of educational reforms and continuity to lecture halls, hostels, and campuses across the state.

Speaking at the launch, the Convener, Comrade Nafiu Yunusa, said the initiative was a strategic effort to involve Kano students in the campaign to return the two leaders.

Yunusa said the group’s support was based on what it described as tangible achievements in the education sector under the Federal Government and Kano State Government.

He said, ‘We are here today to launch a movement driven by results, not rhetoric. The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu and the visionary leadership of Governor Abba have transformed the educational landscape of our state and nation.

‘Our campus ambassadors will take this message of progress to every lecture hall, hostel, and campus in Kano.’

The group cited the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan scheme as one of the Tinubu administration’s major initiatives.

According to a statement issued by Yunusa, more than 1.6 million applications had been processed as of August 2026, with over N322 billion disbursed to students in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and vocational institutions.

It also highlighted investments in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including plans to train more than one million youths across 1,600 centres, alongside tuition support, stipends, and starter packs.

Other initiatives attributed to the Federal Government include an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), infrastructure projects funded through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), research and innovation grants, and institutional upgrades in Kano.

The group specifically mentioned the conversion of the Federal College of Education, Kano, to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano, and the proposed upgrade of Federal Polytechnic Kabo to a university of technology.

Yunusa said the group was also backing Governor Abba because of what it described as his administration’s interventions in the state’s education sector.

These, according to the statement, include the declaration of a state of emergency in education and the allocation of between 30 and 31 per cent of the state budget to the sector in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

The convener listed free education from primary to secondary school, a 50 per cent reduction in tuition fees across state-owned tertiary institutions, and the payment of NECO and NABTEB examination fees for thousands of students among the administration’s initiatives.

He also cited the recruitment of over 14,000 permanent teachers, including 6,000 new teachers, 2,000 absorbed BESDA volunteers, 4,315 BESDA teachers added in September 2025, 400 mathematics teachers and 1,600 school guards.

On infrastructure, the group said the state government renovated primary classrooms across the 44 local government areas, built new classroom complexes, and supplied 80,000 sets of three-seater desks.

The intervention, it claimed, rescued 240,000 students who were previously sitting on bare floors.

Yunusa further listed the reopening of girls’ boarding schools shut by the previous administration and the provision of free buses to convey girls to school as measures aimed at boosting girl-child education.

He said the revival of foreign postgraduate scholarships had also seen over 2,000 Kano students sent abroad for Master’s and PhD programmes.

The group attributed Kano’s emergence as number one in Nigeria in the 2025 NECO examinations to the administration’s education efforts, saying the feat was commended by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.

The newly inaugurated Campus Ambassadors were charged with grassroots mobilisation, voter education and communicating the achievements attributed to the Tinubu and Abba administrations to students.

Yunusa said the group was committed to ensuring that Kano students’ voices were heard and their interests protected.

He added, ‘The future of our education depends on continuity. We cannot afford to return to a past where education was neglected.

‘The JAGABA/ABBA STUDENTS’ MANDATE 2027 is committed to ensuring that the voices of Kano students are heard and their interests protected.’

Bonga oil spill: Niger Delta fishermen seek $1b compensation

Fishermen and other residents of communities affected by the Bonga oil spill in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, and Ondo states have again appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the prolonged delay in the disbursement of the $1 billion indemnity funds paid as compensation for victims of the disaster.

In a joint statement yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, by Omogbemi Jeremiah and Jeje Olamiyeye, on behalf of the affected fishermen and communities, the fishermen said they had suffered severe economic losses as a result of the oil spill.

They pleaded with President Tinubu to order the committee on compensation to facilitate the immediate release of the funds to the affected communities.

The fishermen said the prolonged delay in accessing the compensation had frustrated them and other residents whose livelihoods were disrupted by the environmental disaster.

According to them, the Niger Delta has continued to demand the release of the compensation fund, stressing that the affected communities have waited for years for the financial relief.

‘We, the Niger Delta fishermen, are still demanding the release of the fund,’ they said.

The fishermen also urged President Tinubu to direct the relevant committee to conclude whatever processes were delaying the disbursement and ensure that the money reaches the affected fishermen and other residents.

‘We beg Mr. President to order the committee constituted to please facilitate the disbursement of the fund to the affected communities,’ the statement said.

The fishermen also urged the President to direct the head of the committee and its members to release the compensation reportedly secured in connection with the December 20, 2011 Bonga oil spill.

They said the affected fishermen have been waiting for the compensation for several years, adding that the delay has compounded the difficulties faced by communities whose livelihoods depend largely on fishing and other activities connected to the aquatic environment.

The Bonga oil spill reportedly occurred due to an incident at Shell’s Bonga offshore oil field in December 2011. The incident resulted in the release of crude oil into the Atlantic Ocean and triggered concerns over its impact on marine life, fishing activities, and coastal communities.

The affected fishermen said the consequences of the spills were particularly significant for communities whose residents depend on fishing for their livelihoods.

They argued that the compensation was intended to address the losses the victims incurred and should be made available to the people it was meant for.

The fishermen urged the Federal Government to treat the matter as urgent, particularly because of the time that has elapsed since the incident occurred.

They also called for transparency in the handling and disbursement of the compensation, saying the affected communities should be properly identified and the beneficiaries allowed to get the funds due to them.

‘We, the Niger Delta fishermen, appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and direct the immediate release of the fund to the affected communities,’ they said.

The fishermen also urged the President to direct the relevant authorities to resolve any outstanding administrative or procedural issues surrounding the compensation.

They maintained that their appeal was not only about financial compensation but also about providing relief to communities that have borne the economic consequences of the oil spill.

They urged the committee handling the compensation process to engage directly with representatives of the affected communities and fishermen and ensure transparency in the disbursement to genuine victims.

Gov Otti wants Nigeria to adopt indigenous languages for teaching

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has called on educational stakeholders to embrace the mother tongue as the primary language of instruction in early childhood education, describing fears surrounding its implementation as ‘exaggerated at best.’

Governor Otti made the assertion on Wednesday in Lagos while delivering an address at the 24th Annual Lecture/Symposium of the Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) and the 19th Annual Post-Doctoral Awards in Education.

Speaking on this year’s theme, ‘What Does The Research Say?: Mother Tongue Instruction And The Future Of Early Education In Nigeria,’ Otti, who chaired the event, urged policymakers to look past individual biases and confront the practical limitations of the policy rather than rejecting it outright.

‘If research says that early learners do better when instructions are passed through the vehicle of indigenous languages, my preference would be to identify and address the probable limitations to teaching pupils in their native languages,’ Otti stated.

The Governor highlighted the global success of countries like China, India and South Korea, where foundational education is driven by native languages, noting that their indigenous systems have directly shaped their economic and technological breakthroughs on the global stage.

‘If children and professionals in China suffer no disadvantage from learning in Mandarin, just like their counterparts in India or South Korea who started their learning in indigenous languages, then the fears against the use of indigenous languages for early-stage education in this part of the world may be exaggerated,’ he argued.

Otti praised the foresight of the late Professor Aliu Babatunde Fafunwa – Nigeria’s first professor of education and former Minister of Education – whose pioneering research decades ago demonstrated that children learn more effectively when taught in their mother tongue.

While acknowledging real challenges to the system, such as a shortage of skilled bilingual instructors and regional limitations, the Governor expressed optimism that the insights from the symposium would transcend intellectual debate and actively guide national policy decisions.

Other speakers at the event, including Prof Francis Egbokhare of the University of Ibadan and Prof Angelina Kioko of the United States International University-Africa, Kenya, also underscored the great impact the use of mother tongues would have on early childhood education.

The Federal Government recently banned mother tongue instruction, citing an ostensible decline in student academic performance. However, conference participants sharply disputed this claim.

They noted that the Nigerian Academy of Education has explicitly denied the existence of any empirical evidence linking native-language instruction to poor academic results.

Instead, stakeholders argued that the policy’s past failures resulted from weak, half-hearted implementation, chronic underfunding, insufficient teacher training and a lack of instructional materials.

Prof Egbokhare, a keynote speaker, specifically argued that Nigeria’s persistent learning crisis stems directly from a fundamental mismatch between the language of instruction and the learners’ native language.

‘What appears to be poor academic performance may actually reflect language barriers rather than intellectual limitations,’ he asserted.

The scholar warned that sidelining indigenous languages inflicts severe cultural damage, leading to a permanent loss of traditional wisdom and local worldviews.

The event also featured a panel session, presentation of post-doctoral awards to three scholars and the unveiling of a new book, Babs Fafunwa: A Mini-Biography for Youngsters, authored by celebrated writer, Prof Okey Ndibe.

Dignitaries in attendance included the Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the state’s Ministry of Tertiary Education, Dr Adeniran Kasali.

Also present were Prof Sheri Ndibe, who represented her mother, the widow of Babs Fafunwa (Dr Doris Fafunwa), and students of Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Secondary School, Ojodu.

Participants at the event extolled the virtues of the late Babs Fafunwa, describing him as a great researcher, scholar and astute administrator.