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Conflict management in secondary schools in osun state, nigeria 25 style. It is crystal clear that the government of nigeria took students unionism seriously because in 1977 the students were given a place in the constituent assembly that was constituted to. Furthermore, the student body is becoming increasingly heterogeneous in all. A students union, student s council, student government, free student union, student senate, students association, guild of students, or government of student body is a student organization present in many colleges, universities, and high schools.

The role of parliament in promoting good governance 5 to be listened to and taken seriously at all times. Reexamining nigeria s contributions to the african union and the domestic socioeconomic ramifications article pdf available march 2017 with 7,447 reads how we measure reads. Pdf joiner allows you to merge multiple pdf documents and images into a single pdf file, free of charge. However, trade unions forms part of the political rubric of society and often than not political power accrue to labour leaders because of their steady access to and influence over great numbers of people.

Nigerian students and political mobilisation msu libraries. Committee members should be prepared to do research the benefits of unionization and to educate and persuade their coworkers to support. A closer examination of many systems, especially in a developing context, indicate that most of the educational systems in developing countries are not yet ready to prepare students for the contemporary global world. Download economics, education, accounting, philosophy, computer science, business administration, engineering, marketing, law project topics in nigeria. Introduction profession as an occupation which has its basis on specialized eveloped countries will always trace their roots of success.

The nigeria union of teachers, nut, was founded in july 1931 by the amalgamation of the first two teachers associations in nigeria, namely, lagos. Students union governments were established in various institutions of. Student union governments can help actualize a better nigeria. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for. Trade union, unionism, colonial masters, federal republic of nigeria. Asuu to human resource development in nigerian universities. In 1900, a growing body of wage earners had been called into existence in the country following the expansion of the civil and public services due to the. D 1,2department of sociology university of calabar, nigeria abstract.

What the authorities expect, however, is mature and responsible leadership from members of the student union executive, as they are a critical link between the students and the authorities. I was able to meet the vicechancellor and his predecessor, the dean of student affairs, and current and former student union members. University of nigeria research publications ugwuja, ngwu romanus author pgmpa9112278 title unionism and local government administration. Studentunionism is the political act of governance for student union bodies popularly called students union government sug found in all higher institutions of learning in nigeria. This article highlights the major types of trade unions in nigeria and their functions. Founded in 1965, the center for african studies at uf has been continuously designated a u. Department of education title vi national resource center for africa for over two decades. Olalekan arikewuyo institute of education, olabisi onabanjo university, agoiwoye, ogun state, nigeria. Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding. Budget allocation has, however, been affected by rising student enrolment and inflationary pressures which increase the funding requirements of universities. These may include lack of virile student unionism, individualprivate universities where the security system is not tight, erosion of the traditional academic culture. Whether you are working with the assistance of a union organizer from a preexisting union or trying to start an independent union, start by assembling an organizing committee.

A dialectical framework for understanding industrial relations in nigeria au. Nigeria department of field support cartographic section map no. The gap in knowledge that this study sets out to fill is to correct the bad impression the general public in nigeria has about asuu which is a disruptive agency rather a union that continuously puts the government on its toes to always do the right thing. The birth of student unionism in nigeria the wind of student unionism began to blow in west africa in 1925 with the formation of west african students union wasu by ladipo sholanke who was schooling in london. Allowing a student that has little or no skill in governance to oversee the affairs of. They are only good at killing,stealing and destroying to amass wealth. Leadership aspects of hidden curriculum students practice in. Nigeria is not the only country whose education system is unprepared. Nigerian students union is a platform for uniting nigerian students and graduate students globally. When compared to other african countries such as south africa, egypt, botswana and kenya, nigeria invests less in higher education and this, according to the union.

According to opaluwah 2000, what is known as campus cultism in tertiary institutions started at the university college, ibadan, nigeria in 1952. The university authorities recognize the students union government as a relevant arm of the central administration of the university. In the sweet old days students, through their unions, were known to stand firm in criticizing the injustices of out leaders thereby effecting major changes. The students union remained active even when the university closed. Trade unionism and the enhancement of workers welfare in. Being a lecture presented as guest speaker at the annual nurses week of the national student nurses and midwives association of nigeria, oyo state college of nursing chapter, eleyele, ibadan, on 10th november, 2015 preamble the chairman of this occasion distinguished invited guests the principal and staff of college of nursing, eleyele, ibadan. West african student union wasu which was pioneered by west african students in london in 1925 was according to records the first step into unionism by nigerian students. Pdf students activism and social change in nigerian tertiary. Pdf iis resource centre shares knowledge and learning from across the programme. My research is on the history of university student unions in nigeria, but for the program i wrote a paper in yoruba. Pdf ii is a flexible, rapidresponse facility supporting champions of change in nigeria. Leadership aspects of hidden curriculum students practice. Nigeria is the most populous cou ntry in africa, the second biggest economy, the third largest military power and the biggest oil producer 10th oil producer in the world. One of the nations premier institutions for teaching and research about africa.

In a democratic state like nigeria, it has been a heavy load on the student union leaders to be at the forefront of promoting and protecting the interest of its members students. Just as the principals were involved so also were the other members of staff and the students. In higher education, the students union is often accorded its own building on the campus, dedicated to social, organizational activities. This article examines the relationship between staff unions and the management of nigerian. Students union governments are thus machineries set to assist in the. Sep 15, 2015 the student union is the representative of the entire body of students of the university. Managing employee relations for industrial harmony. Pdf ii collaborates with government partners and a diverse mix of stakeholders.

Student unionism is the system of practice or principle and theory of labour union in an educational setting to pursue students interest. Nigeria in 1960 was also characterized by mass resistance, mass strikes and protests, enormous sacrifices largely by nigerian workers, their trade unions and labour movements. But these days business unionism and trade union economise the struggle for a government. This and much more usually lead to elongation of students expected years of study. The study draws its conclusion on the fact that regulated or non trade unionism will always result to industrial peace which is necessary for high academic performance and productivity in nigerian.

Nairaland forum nairaland general education student unionism in nigeria the pains and gains 4105 views kogi govt bans unionism in stateowned tertiary institutions state of student unionism in futminna todays students unionism 1. Akinduyo department of guidance and counselling, adekunle ajasin university, akungba akoko, ondo state, nigeria. Student unionism in nigeria was known to be a force to be reckoned with. A student union leader is a person appointed in a caretaker committee or who emerges through an election to rule or guide and inspire the student body or student community in a representative capacity. The activities of trade unions, under the umbrella of the nigeria labour congress nlc. All registered students are members of the union by payment of an annual subscription, which is to be paid directly to the union. We are a nonfor organisation registered in england and run by nigerian students and alumni. Pdf higher educational institution is established with the aim of giving any student who.

Quality assurance system in higher education p pdf. A majority of university applicants in nigeria fail to gain admission annually, data. We provide technical support and evidencebased research. It is the most populous country in africa with about 170 million people, largest african economy, largest oil producer, ethnically diverse with more than 250 ethnic and. Student unionism in nigeria the pains and gains education nairaland. Towards effective management of university education in. Although education had been in crisis for many years, the situation has recently been made worse by frequent strikes staged by students, faculty and teachers. From subsaharan africa, nigeria is compared with congo democratic republic of the and ethiopia, which have hdis ranked 179 and 173.

Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria. Student unionism in most schools have been hijacked by cultists like in every other area of the nigerian society,from community leadership to political leadership and that is why they are of no use in any organization. The legal frame work of trade union activism and the role of. Mass strikes and street protests that shook nigeria in 2012 foreword nigeria is a country richly endowed with both human and natural resources. Since 1988, especially following the inauguration of civilian administration on may 29, 1999, the struggles of the working class are increasingly and progressively being subverted from within by union leaders, leading to, what adewumi described as. This study focuses on the influence of trade unionism and the enhancement of workers welfare. An assessment of factors affecting women participation in nigeria labour congress mustapha alhaji ali department of political science, yobe state university, damaturu. National union of nigerian students nuns was a students union bringing together nigerian students both within nigeria and across the diaspora. University of nigeria research publications author olaosebikan, victoria b pgm. The item the dynamics of students unionism in nigeria, by umaru sani represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in boston university libraries. Subair 2008 conceptualized student welfare service as one of the wide range of services put in place by school authority, to ensure sound learning of students in the campus.

Over the past decade, nigeria has been plagued by frequent political unrest. This paper takes a look at the effect of recession on trade unions in nigeria and its implications for trade union practice and management in terms of the following variables. Ed9824831 title mechanism for motivating students in developing interest in learning clothing and textiles in colleges of education in northeastern states of nigeria faculty education department vocational teacher education home economics education. A students union, students council, student government, free student union, student senate. Management of university education in nigeria ukpai, ukpai eni ph. Management of trade unions in nigeria under a recessionary. Students union government leaders and their kasamaje veri. The student union is the representative of the entire body of students of the university. Labour unions and the transformation of the nigerian civil. Download project topics and materials, get new project topic ideas for undergraduate and masters research work. An assessment of the impact of academic staff union of.

Pdf reexamining nigerias contributions to the african. Situation analysis of students welfare services in. Trade unionism and wage agitations in nigeriathe nigerian. Student unionism in nigeria the pains and gains ewuola olushinaola taiwo 20042016 student corner 3 with the recent shut down of some universities in nigeria due to students riots and protests, it is expedient we reexamine the effects of student unionism in schools and whether it is really worth the while. Sug in nigeria in a democratic country such as nigeria, it is always a burden on the student union to be on the forefront of promoting and protecting the interest. There is no doubt, whatsoever, that student unionism is desirable in the university. Nuns was founded in 1956, following structural changes in the west african students union. New data also show a dramatic gender gap among accepted students. The education needs of an emergent nigeria are well. Nigeria universities provides an inspiring environment for secret cults to thrive. You may also support nigerian students union by donations. Today, in nigeria, students militancy in the nigerian universities has come to be recognised as one of the most visible perennial problems of significance when compared with other social vices in nigeria university campuses like campus cult activities, cases of examination malpractices, and drug abuse and addiction. The menace of secret cults in the nigerian universities adewale rotimi obafemi awolowo university, ileife, nigeria abstract cultism has become a major social problem both within and outside the nigerian universities. The role of parliament in promoting good governance.

Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria 1. The nigerian students union uk is the umbrella body that represents all nigerian students societies and associations in universities across the united kingdom. The dynamics of students unionism in nigeria boston. Abstract virtually, every government policy in world claim to support women participation in labour unionism. Its seven most populous cities each house more than one million people, and about one out of two west africans is from nigeria. Nigerias 10 most powerful trade unions premium times nigeria. However, following a recent government policy, student unionism is voluntary. A professor at the university of bonn and a doctoral student at the centre for research on inequality, human security and ethnicity at the university of oxford who have both published research on violent groups in nigeria were unable to provide information on the relationship between mend and student cults. On one level, teachers are workers, teaching is work, and the school is a workplace. This political instability has generated negative effects on the education system.

Under the constitution, each of the three regions retained a substantial measure of selfgovernment. Nigeria gained full independence in october 1960, as a federation of three regions northern, western, and eastern under a constitution that provided for a parliamentary form of government. They have played a crucial role in shaping the nigerian society, economy, and democracy. As a result, the labour market was characterized by a strong racial division of labour that would persist for decades to come. The solanke and bankolebright led wasu fought for improved welfare for all african students in london.

Towards effective management of university education in nigeria h. Nigeria is a famous country with more than one hundred and forty million population. Student union leadership is formed to promote and defend the welfare needs of the students community in nigerian tertiary education system. The case of nigeria union of local government employees nsukka local government chapter faculty social sciences department public administration and local government date july, 1992 signature. Just upload files you want to join together, reorder them with draganddrop if you need and click join files button to merge the documents. The significance of this study is predicated on the need for a peaceful atmosphere. Its formation united all associations at that time promoting friendship and brotherliness among west african students. Teacher unions oxford research encyclopedia of education. Trade unionism and the enhancement of workers welfare in nigerian maritime sector. It brought together student councils in ife, zaria, and nsukka. He further identified accommodation, counselling, career information, support from tutor, course information, student unionism, bursary.

In nigeria, trade unions fought against colonial rule and exploitation of the nigerian state during the colonial period. Chapter one introduction background of the study the emergence of cult activities in tertiary institutions in africa can be traced back to the early 1950s. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. You may share your views, opinions, and get the right information at the right time. Trade union in nigeria nigerian labour congress nlc the central trade union in the country was the nigerian labour congress nlc, which was formed in 1975 as the umbrella trade union and recognized by decree number 44 of 1976 as the sole representative of all trade unions in the country see labor unions, ch. For example, they led a group of students to lagos on july 10th to commemorate the deaths of six oau students who were slain by cult members on july 10th, 1999. Union government sug found in all higher institutions of learning in nigeria. Student unionism in nigeria the pains and gains education. Oluwakemi owoyemitrade unions and trade unionism in. Yet, the majority of students rarely get politically engaged in student protests or in student governments, even if this involves only casting a vote in student elections. The study findings revealed that labour unions play a vital role in the welfare of their members in nigeria. Although it is not compulsory that all students should participate fully in students unionism, the university authorities expect all student to be financially involved in student unionism for easy administration of students.