{"id":91148,"date":"2023-08-12T13:06:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T13:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/12\/todays-headlines-jonathan-advocates-closer-collaboration-between-academia-tinubu-celebrates-akintola-williams-at-104\/"},"modified":"2023-08-12T13:06:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T13:06:28","slug":"todays-headlines-jonathan-advocates-closer-collaboration-between-academia-tinubu-celebrates-akintola-williams-at-104","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/12\/todays-headlines-jonathan-advocates-closer-collaboration-between-academia-tinubu-celebrates-akintola-williams-at-104\/","title":{"rendered":"Today&#8217;s Headlines: Jonathan Advocates Closer Collaboration Between Academia, Tinubu Celebrates Akintola Williams At 104"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Unemployment: Jonathan advocates closer collaboration between academia, industry<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Vanguard News<\/p>\n<p>Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated for closer academia and industry partnerships to foster industrialisation, economic growth and enhance employability of university graduates in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan, according to a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, in Abuja on Friday, was quoted making the call in his message as the Chancellor of Cavendish University, Uganda (CUU), at the institution\u2019s 12th graduation ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan said that such collaborations would help universities and industries to co-create educational programme that align with the needs of today\u2019s job market and help students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/d24a06ad41b54ec6ad70454b6040a9fc\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Google<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn today\u2019s rapidly evolving world, the demands of the job market are continually changing. Employers seek graduates who possess not only a solid academic foundation but also the practical skills and industry-relevant experiences necessary to excel in their chosen fields.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is where the collaboration between academia and industry becomes paramount.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAcademia and industry partnerships foster a dynamic ecosystem that bridges the gap between theory and practice. By working hand-in-hand, universities and industries can co-create educational programmes that align with the needs of the job market.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Celebrates Akintola Williams At 104<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ed43dd7c17e7418d83931f45b4ff2162\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Leadership News<\/p>\n<p>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with the doyen of accounting in Nigeria and Africa, Chief Akintola Williams, on the joyous occasion of his 104th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, shares in this special moment with all friends and professional associates of the elder statesman, whose vision and resilience has altered the history of Nigeria for the better, by establishing the first indigenous accounting firm in Africa, Akintola Williams &amp; Co in 1952, which has extended services to many countries.<\/p>\n<p>The president affirmed the historic role of Oloye Williams in the establishment of several private and public institutions in the country, such as the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN), as well as his contributions to democracy and good governance.<\/p>\n<p>Five ministerial slots to South-East unjust, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4df72f290a004e8dbeec86844b4db347\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper<\/p>\n<p>The Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation has expressed dissatisfaction at the five ministerial slots allotted to the South-East region by President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n<p>The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, said the number was unfair and unjust.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Thursday, Iwuanyanwu said the South-East was shortchanged with five states while other zones have a minimum of six states.<\/p>\n<p>According to Iwuanyanwu, who demanded justice and fairness, the situation had placed the South-East in a very difficult position, politically, economically, and socially.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu redeploys Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment to Health<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a30410b0ed264e96afdef8fcc45778cc\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Vanguard News<\/p>\n<p>President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju, to the Federal Ministry of Health with immediate effect.<\/p>\n<p>She takes over from the Permanent Secretary, of Health, Engr Funsho Adebiyi, who has been redeployed to the State House, Aso Villa.<\/p>\n<p>Daju has served as the Permanent Secretary, Labour and Employment for a period of 15 months, within which she brought about a lot of changes through her capable leadership, hard work and meticulous eye for detail.<\/p>\n<p>Her exemplary work ethic and top-notch leadership qualities stood her out as one of the outstanding Permanent Secretaries to have served in the Ministry.<\/p>\n<p>She has conciliated between government and unions that have an industrial dispute and ensures harmony in workplace.<\/p>\n<p>A statement issued by Olajide Oshundun<\/p>\n<p>Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry said the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment wish her the best of luck in her new assignment.<\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: Ngongwrite (via  Opera<br \/>News )<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       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