The Laricare Trust Foundation has brought festive joy to hundreds of underprivileged children in Ogun State on Christmas Day.
The foundation organized a vibrant celebration at local hospitals, creating an atmosphere filled with laughter, music, and warmth.
The event featured a cheerful blend of gift distributions, live music, energetic dance performances, and engaging games, all aimed at instilling hope in children during this festive season.
The foundation’s dedicated efforts highlighted the importance of community support and compassion, especially in challenging economic times.
UniAbuja Elevates 154 staff In Major Promotion Exercise The University of Abuja has announced the promotion of 154 members of staff to various ranks, a milestone approved by the institution’s Governing Council during its 98th Regular Meeting held on December 10, 11, 12, and 14. Among the academic staff, 19 lecturers were elevated to the rank of professor, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer II. Similarly, 94 non-teaching staff were promoted, including two to the rank of deputy director, six to assistant director, and others to different grades across various departments. A breakdown of the promotions highlights advancements in diverse fields such as automobile engineering, energy engineering, library management, international economic law, political sociology, cardiology, medical microbiology, educational administration, and applied geophysics, among others. The acting Registrar, Islamiyat Abdulrahim, disclosed the details in a statement signed by the acting Director of Public Affairs, Habib Yakoob. In her congratulatory remarks, the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, lauded the dedication and hard work of the promoted staff. She emphasized the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence through timely recognition of merit and career advancement. “These promotions reflect the University of Abuja’s commitment to fostering excellence, recognising merit, and encouraging growth among its staff,” Maikudi said. “I congratulate all the promoted individuals and urge them to continue contributing to the University’s vision of academic and professional distinction.” She further assured that all outstanding promotion cases had been reviewed and resolved, while pending cases awaited external assessment reports. This, she noted, underscores the university’s dedication to fairness, transparency, and meritocracy. The University of Abuja remains committed to supporting its workforce and driving academic and professional excellence in the Nigerian education sector.
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CEO of Laricare Trust Foundation, Ms. Adesola Kogbodoku, spoke passionately about the mission behind the initiative.
“We believe every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas,” she stated.
“This event is a small way for us to bring happiness and hope to these children during the holiday season. It’s crucial that they feel loved and included, reminding them they are not forgotten.”
The initiative served not only to entertain but also to uplift the spirits of the children and their families.
Many attendees expressed their gratitude to the foundation for brightening the holiday season, showcasing the community’s commitment to supporting its most vulnerable members.
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