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HOLY WEDLOCK: L-R: The Vice-Chancellor and father of the groom, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali; the bride, Barrister Mujidat Ambali; the Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Abdulfattah Ahmed; the groom, Dr. Abdulfathi Ambali; and the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Dr. (Mrs.) H. T. Ambali; at the wedding reception of Dr. & Barrister (Mrs.) Ambali last Saturday.

Unilorin, Japanese varsity to collaborate on nutraceutical research By Fatima Abubakre

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has disclosed that the University remains committed to projects that will facilitate good health and good living among the people.

collaboration agreement between the two institutions in the areas of producing nutraceuticals and food supplements. The Vice-Chancellor described the project, which was expected to be funded through a grant by the Japanese government, as an interesting one that would not only be an academic project but will be immensely beneficial to communities in developing nations like Nigeria. Prof. Ambali said that the Gifu University, Japan, has a worthy partner in the University of Ilorin because of its The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. uniqueness, consistency and Ambali (right), receiving a stability of its academic document from the leader of the calendar. (Contd. on page 3) VCN Accreditation Team, Prof. Onyeyih last Wednesday

Prof. Ambali stated this last Monday (July 25, 2016) while receiving a visiting scholar, Prof. Mamoru Koketsu of the Gifu University, Japan, in his office. The Japanese university don was in Ilorin on a mission to forge a

Ambali pledges effective implementation of VCN accreditation report By Fatima Abubakre

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has said that all the issues raised by the accreditation team of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) during its assessment tour of the University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UIVTH) for the purposes of clinical accreditation, would be effectively addressed. Prof. Ambali stated this last Wednesday (July 27, 2016) while receiving the report of the VCN accreditation team led by Prof. Patrick Onyeyih at the Senate Chamber. (Contd. on page 5) EDITORIAL BOARD

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Members of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) Accreditation Team with Principal Officers and top officials of the University of Ilorin during the team's visit to the University last Monday

L-R: The new Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof. M. B. Oyedeji; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Olatunji; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; and the Guest Speaker, Prof. A. S. Olorundare, at a workshop organised by the Department of Primary and Adult Education for the outgoing 400 level students of the Department last Tuesday

The Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Abdulfattah Ahmed (middle), flanked by Dr. and Barrister (Mrs.) Abdulfathi Ambali during their wedding reception last Saturday.

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Prof. Mamoru Koketsu of the Gifu University, Japan (right), explaining a point while the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (1st left), and the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji (middle), listen during the Japanese don's visit to the University last Monday

The former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. rd Adebayo Lawal, delivering a lecture at the 3 Interactive Session and Seminar Presentation of the Department of Statistics, University of Ilorin, last Thursday

The couple, Dr. and Barrister (Mrs.) Abdulfathi Ambali, cutting their wedding cake last Saturday.

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Unilorin, Gifu University, Japan enter into research partnership The Vice-Chancellor noted, “The University of Ilorin is unique because for the last 16 years we have never closed down which is uncommon in quite a number of developing countries. We are very consistent in our academic calendar; we are very dedicated to research and we have a great appetite for community service because we want our immediate community to feel the impact of the University of Ilorin and more especially these days, when they see a lot of visitors like you coming into the University of Ilorin… we want to take the products to their doorstep so that they can benefit from it tremendously”. While noting that universities in Nigeria have the tripartite mandate of teaching, research and community service, Prof. Ambali said, “We all look forward to the implementation of the project …and I am sure part of the product of the research will be community-oriented because I learnt it is going to be something to do with food supplement, which I'm sure will address a lot of deficiencies that our people are experiencing especially in the aftermath of the insurgency up North where we have a lot of internally displaced people; and of recent, it's being shown that quite a number of them are having nutritional deficiencies and I' m sure this kind of research will be of tremendous help to such people around the world”. The Vice-Chancellor stated further, “It is my pleasure that the University of Ilorin and your University are championing this crusade and when it comes out eventually, I am sure not only Japan and Nigeria will benefit, but the whole world. I thank you most sincerely for identifying the University of Ilorin and I can assure you that we have a lot of smart people here at the University and they cut across so many Faculties and I am sure you won't be disappointed while we embark on this project…I am sure any scholar over there in Japan that has something for developing countries will find the University of Ilorin staff very willing to work with.” While disclosing that the University recently signed a $2.3 billion solar power project agreement with an American firm, Prof. Ambali explained that the University was also concerned about entrepreneurship.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), with Prof. Koketsu during the latter's visit to the University of Ilorin last Monday

He noted that consistent power supply remained one of the greatest challenges confronting developing countries especially Nigeria. According to the ViceChancellor, “Without power supply, you can't drive industries, you can't drive research successfully, and you can't even drive good health …if there is no light you can't do much. That is why we pay high premium on going into projects that will facilitate good health and good living, we not only want to teach our students, we want to instill skills into them”. Earlier in his remarks, Prof. Koketsu, who was accompanied on the visit by Mr Hitoshi Izawa, a sales engineer with the Chabu Electric Power Company Limited, Japan, expressed happiness at being in Nigeria. He explained that a proposal was being prepared in collaboration with the University of Ilorin to be submitted to the Japanese government regarding the research project that has to do with nutraceuticals and developing food supplement in the country. The Vice-Chancellor was joined to receive the Japanese don

by Principal Officers of the University, including, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the R e g i s t r a r, M r. E m m a n u e l Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Ogunbiyi and the Director, Academic Planning Unit, Prof. O.A. Omotesho. Other members of staff present at the event were Prof. Olufunke Olorundare of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics; the Director, Consultancy Services, Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu; the Director, Central Research Laboratory, Prof. A. T. Oladiji; the Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Dr A. A. Njan; the Dean-elect of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Prof. E. Afolayan; the Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Prof. I.A. Adimula; the Director, Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT), Prof. B.S. Alabi, and the Principal Assistant Registrar, Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti.

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VC tasks outgoing students on life after graduation By Is'haq Babatunde

utgoing students of the Department of Primary and Adult Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, have been advised to allow the knowledge they acquired in the University to have significant impact on them if they are to make economic and social breakthroughs after graduation. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), gave the advice last Tuesday (July 26, 2016) while declaring open the maiden edition of a two-day w o r k s h o p o rg a n i s e d b y t h e Department of Primary and Adult Education, Faculty of Education, for the outgoing 400 level students of the Department. Prof. Ambali also encouraged the students to take life after graduation very seriously and develop skills that will ultimately earn them good living standard after the completion of their university education. The Vice Chancellor, who was represented on the occasion by t h e D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r ( R e s e a r c h , Te c h n o l o g y a n d Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, said that the workshop of this nature could not have come at a better time than now when the outgoing students are concluding their academic programmes in the institution. Prof. Ambali, therefore, lauded the vision of the staff of the Department of Primary and Adult Education for coming up with this life-changing workshop, saying that it would go a long way in giving the students a sense of direction and selfdevelopment. He said that the workshop would equip the outgoing students with the capacity to become employers of labour rather than job seekers after their graduation. The Vice-Chancellor said, "Life after university is a very difficult and challenging situation considering the country's current

economic and social problems. There is no doubt about the fact that you have a great challenge ahead of you after graduation but the workshop of this nature will ultimately prepare you for the task ahead”. Prof. Ambali, however, advised the outgoing students to “live above the fog” and distinguish themselves as products of a 'Better by Far' University. He further urged them “to do what is right and shun any form of anti social behaviour, because good name is more honorable than fraudulent wealth”. The Vice-Chancellor said, "It is heartwarming that workshop like this was organised for our students. Let me at this juncture commend the Department of Primary and Adult Education for setting the pace; this workshop as being engineered by the Department obviously portrayed the staff of this Department as considerate and dedicated lecturers to their students". In her own remarks, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) Sidikat Ijaiya, advised the students to be creative and exhibit good character just as she described creativity and honesty as two basic elements of attaining success in life. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, who is a Professor of Educational Management, admonished the outgoing students to carve a niche for themselves by making what seems to be impossible possible through positive creative thinking that is backed by the fear of God. Prof. Ijaiya told the students, "You are as good as your brain. Creativity is the answer to economic liberation. Be creative and always think of coming up with a unique product or service that will sell you to the whole world." The Guest Speaker, Prof. A. S. Olorundare, informed the outgoing

students of the numerous career opportunities that await them as graduates of Primary and Adult E d u c a t i o n . Prof. Olorundare, who spoke on "Exploring Creativity in Life after Graduation: Career Opportunities for a Graduate of Primary Education Studies", said that graduates of Primary and Adult Education have career opportunities in various fields such as Preschool teacher, Childcare Center Director, Home-Based Service Provider, Family Support specialist, Consultant, Researcher, Sales Representative, Primary School Teacher and several others. "As a prospective graduate of Primary Education Studies, a wide range of career opportunities abound for you”, Prof. Olorundare told the outgoing students, adding that “all you need to do is to identify your areas of interests, hone/develop your skills and explore any of the opportunities identified to the fullest extent possible. With all the great advantages and opportunities a degree in Primary Education Studies offers, the sky could really be your starting point". The Dean-designate, Faculty of Education, Prof. M. B. Oyedeji, gave kudos to the organisers of the workshop, describing the programme as “a step in the right direction”. Prof. Oyedeji then advised the outgoing students to make good use of the knowledge they gained from the workshop. Highlights of the workshop included the step-by-step training on hand-craft that was administered by professionals from Education Technology Unit, the display of various beautiful objects and items with appealing and attractive colours, and beautiful hand drawn diagrams among others.

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VCN accreditation team commends Unilorin While appreciating members of the team for their observations, Prof. Ambali assured them that their observations “will be taken into consideration in our next intervention in the Faculty”. The Vice-Chancellor said, “We have gone very far in processing the supply of books but TETFUND has its own protocol, which we have to follow if we don't want to default, but I am sure that very soon the process will be completed”. Prof Ambali disclosed that the Department of Veterinary Public Health in the Faculty was working on having a campus abattoir, which will serve as an alternative avenue for the teaching of the students. The Vice-Chancellor further stated that plans were on to tackle the challenge of accommodation presently confronting students of the Faculty in order to ensure that they are close to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in view of the considerable distance of the UIVTH to the University main campus. Earlier in his remarks, the leader of the Accreditation Team, Prof. Patrick Onyeyih of the University of Agriculture, Markudi, observed that the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's field section located at the Kwara South senatorial district was very essential to rural veterinary practice. Prof. Onyeyih said, “We also wish to observe that the University Zoo has provided a very good platform for the training of students in wildlife medicine and Zoo management; the team observed that the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research farm is stocked with cattle, fish and poultry and the farm also has milking machine and egg incubator and Hatcher.” “The team also observed that the University has constructed an ultra modern Veterinary Teaching Hospital sited within Ilorin municipality and equipped with state–of-the-art-facilities”, the team leader said, adding that “we also

noted that there is a cordial relationship between the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine”. In its recommendations, the VCN team enjoined the University to expose the clinical students to standard mechanized abattoir before the end of their training, adding that the University should also expedite action on the purchase of more books for the Faculty Library. “We wish therefore to thank the management of this University and the members of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine led by the Dean, Prof. Suleiman Ambali for their support to the team since we came and we are very grateful for this; their hospitality has no bounds and we appreciate this”, Prof. Onyeyih stated. Other members of the accreditation team were: Deputy Registrar VCN, Dr Josiah Kantiyok; D e a n , F a c u l t y o f Ve t e r i n a r y Medicine, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Prof. E. B Otesile and the Director, Veterinary Services, Ondo State, Dr Felix Akingbade. Present on the occasion were Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy ViceChancellor, Research, Technology and Innovation, Prof. G. Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Ogunbiyi and the Director, Academic Planning Unit, Prof. O. A. Omotesho. Others were the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. S. F. Ambali; the Director of the UIVTH, Prof. Emmanuel Oyedipe; as well as elders of the profession- Profs. B.E. Olufemi; J. B. Adeyanju; J.P. Fabiyi; Oladipo Oduye; Saka Nuru; S. O. Salami; A. O. Adeyefa and B. M Agaie. Earlier on arrival at the University last Monday (July 25, 2016), the Accreditation Team leader had promised that the team would be very objective in carrying out its assignment. Prof. Onyeyih said, “We usually don't come to witch-hunt; we come to make sure that things are put

in place for the training of would-be colleagues of ours because when the students graduate, they are our colleagues and we need to interact with them at other fora. That is why we are here to find out what and what the University of Ilorin has in place for the training of these would-be colleagues of ours”. The Chairman of the team saluted elders of the Veterinary Medicine profession who also are members of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, saying, “When I was told to lead this team and I know these gentlemen were here, I wanted to decline, but when I talked to my friend, Prof. Oyedipe, he encouraged me to come and that is actually why I am here.” “I have no doubt in my mind that having scaled the first and second accreditation, and knowing what you people had in place when we came, that you people will also try to make sure that our job is easy” Prof. Onyeyih added. Welcoming the delegation, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, himself a Veterinarian, said, “I wouldn't want to talk too much until you have gone round and during the interactions, I am sure we will have more to talk about but let me assure you that the people have tried their best within the constraints of our economic reality in the country which is being experienced in every nook and cranny of this country; but of course, we cannot jeopardize or undermine what veterinary training is all about, and the facilities that we need to put in place to achieve that. Like I said, I wouldn't want to put the cart before the horse, I will want you to go round and then when you come back, we would be able to talk more honestly with each other”. Prof. Ambali said that the University was blessed in having elders of the profession in the Faculty, noting that “these are people that have established themselves and are authorities in their own field. So the University of Ilorin is lucky to have them here with us.”

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Ex-DVC tasks scholars on academic integrity By Adeyinka Ademuyiwa

c h o l a r s i n t h e c o u n t r y, particularly those at the University of Ilorin, have been urged to embrace the culture of academic integrity in the pursuit of their studies and researches if they want to go far academically A former Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), University of Ilorin, Prof. R. A. Lawal, gave this advice while addressing postgraduate students and academic staff of the Department of Statistics, in the university last Thursday (July 28, 2016). Prof. Lawal, who was the rd Guest Lecturer at the 3 Interactive Session and Seminar Presentation, spoke on “The Dos and Don'ts in the Preparation of Postgraduate Projects, Dissertation or Thesis”. The former Deputy ViceChancellor said that the government of the day is fighting corruption in all its forms, adding that “government is aware of what is going on in the universities; the sexual harassments, the marks for sex and sex for marks culture, academic indiscipline and all forms of research malpractice”. Prof. Lawal, who defined plagiarism as laying false claims to an idea, enumerated several forms of the menace. These, according to him, include: outright copying of another's intellectual product with little or no modifications; subtle plagiarism, that is partial referencing to sources of

ideas used; self-plagiarism, meaning recycling of one's own ideas which may or may not be presented as fresh. He asked, “If you have done something similar before, why repeat it now? And if you have cited yourself before, why repeating it now? He pointed out that “citing supervisors and their academic mentees on work done decades ago simply because they are your immediate superior is hero-worshipping and egomassaging. It is corrupt and wrong” According to Prof. Lawal, “Supervisors-Supervisees relations are best when researches are coauthored by people from these two sides, with the students name written first if it is his work”. He cited other forms of plagiarism like data forgery, poor and inconsistent referencing, over reliance on direct or verbatim quotations, plagiarism of data, plagiarism of instruments of previous researches, etc”. The former Deputy ViceChancellor said, “Our colleagues in the field of Information Technology have developed software to detect plagiarism in all its forms and the University is very intolerant to it”. The Host of the Forum, who is also the Head of the Department of Statistics, Prof B. L. Adeleke, explained that the motive behind the series of interactive sessions for postgraduate students and academic staff in the Department was to correct

observed attitudinal issues, frankly and strictly. Prof. Adeleke said, “Some students feel that supervisors should dash them Ph. D. When we speak against indolence and insist on hard work as the only pathway to success not bribes or “colored” gifts, and our voices are getting drowned, we felt we should talk it out. Let other respected scholars talk on it. So we started with Dr. Issa of Library Science Department, who handled issues of Abstract in details during our first interactive session. Then Prof. B. A. Oyejola, one of our senior colleagues in the Department spoke on how to write concluding chapters of a thesis” He said, “The day we had Prof Oyejola, we also listened to Prof I. O. Osungade, a retired and respected Professor from the Department now serving at Bowen University, Iwo. Today we are having Prof Bayo Lawal, who is talking on plagiarism. Hopefully we shall correct attitudinal practices that will not help our strive for excellence that the University of Ilorin is known for”. In his own contribution, the Director, Centre for International Education (CIE), Prof. M. O. Ibrahim, urged students not to give supervisor anything, pointing out that the normal saying by students: 'Sir, the tyre of your car is old. Let me replace it', is a Greek gift. Stop it.”

Congratulations On behalf of the members of the Editorial Board of the Unilorin Bulletin, I specially congratulate Dr. Abdulfathi Ayodele Ambali on his successful Nikkah and wedding ceremonies that th took place on Friday 25 and Saturday 30th July, 2016. I wish him joyous marital life. To the parents of the bridegroom, Prof. and Dr. (Mrs.) Ambali, I say congratulations, too. The programmes were all colourful and glorifying. I want to let Prof. Ambali know that many people attended the wedding ceremonies not because you are the Vice-

Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, but because you are just good and wonderful. You humbly honour invitation from anybody that had called you one time or the other to celebrate with him or her, irrespective of his or her status or position, and most times, in spite of your tight schedules. I have lost count of times I have met you in occasions celebrating with your staff – high or low. I still remember and marvel at your humility to go as far as Badagry to attend the wedding ceremony of one of my colleagues in the Department. I

humbly advise you please keep this rare virtues of humility and simplicity up because it pays. This was why everybody celebrated with you and shared with you the moment of your family's joy. I pray that Almighty Allah abundantly bless the marriage and bless you, your wife and the new couple with long life and prosperity. Dr. A.L AZEEZ For Unilorin Bulletin Editorial Board

Tubosun's daughter weds

he daughter of Mrs. Helen Gbemisola Tubosun of the Academic Support Services Unit, University of Ilorin, Miss Oloruntobi Esther Tubosun, will this Saturday (August 6, 2016) tie the nuptial knots with her heart-throb, Mr. Adeniyi Mathew Fakunle.

The wedding takes place at the Apostolic Gospel Church, Tanke, Ilorin, by 10.00a.m. Reception follows immediately at ECWA IDCC Event Hall, Challenge area, Ilorn. A wedding notice made available to Unilorin Bulletin indicated that an engagement

ceremony will take place by 7.00a.m the same Saturday at 1, Tolani Ademola Close, Opposite SRV Events Centre, off Police F Division, Tanke, IlorinMount Olives Anglican Church's Multipurpose Hall, Pipeline Road, Tanke, Ilorin, by 2.00p.m.

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Abdulbaqi tasks varsity dons on humility By Temitope Omoniyi

he Ag. Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. (Mrs) Saudat Abdulbaqi, has described humility as a virtue which must be possessed by every academic who is aspiring to be successful. Dr. Abdulbaqi stated this last Wednesday (July 27, 2016) during the send-forth ceremony organised by members of staff of the Mass Communication Department for Dr Olusola Oyewo, who just completed his sabbatical leave in the Department. The Ag. Head of Department expressed the appreciation of the Department and the entire Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences to Dr Oyewo, whom she described as humility personified.. While commending the simplicity and humility of Dr. Oyewo, Dr. Abdulbaqi noted that “despite being kind, nice and gentle, the students still have high respect

for you. In his own remarks, the SubDean, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Dr Lukman Azeez, said that Dr. Oyewo shared the same vision and aspiration of the founding fathers of the Department whom he noted laid a solid foundation. Dr Azeez, a former Ag. Head of the Department of Mass Communication, also commended Dr. Oyewo for ''being a fatherly figure to the students''. Also in his own remarks, a Senior Research Fellow in the Department, Alhaji Liad Tella told Dr Oyewo that he “will be greatly missed'' and urged him to sustain the good relationship he already forged with the Department. Responding, Dr Oyewo, a Lecturer in the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, said that he appreciated “every expression of

love” towards him. He noted that coming to the University of Ilorin ''was like a home coming for him because I did my undergraduate days here''. Dr. Oyewo also commended the University for its advancement in the use of modern technology devices for learning and urged other Nigerian Universities to embrace modern technology. Highlight of the occasion was the presentation of gift items to Dr Oyewo in appreciation of his contributions towards the development of the Department of Mass Communication. Other lecturers present at the event included Dr. Lambe Mustapha, Dr. (Mrs) Kehinde Kadijat Kadiri, Dr Abdulquadir Oba Laaro, Mr Tajudeen Yusuf, Miss Rukayat Adegoke, Mr Abdulgaffar O. Arikewuyo and Mrs Ganiyat Aderinoye.

CREDIT organises Google Apps training for academic staff, Faculty IT officers By Hamidu Mallum

he Centre for Research Development and In-House Tr a i n i n g ( C R E D I T ) i s organising a Google Application workshop for selected academic staff and IT officers of all Faculties in the University. The 10-day Workshop, which is being organised in conjunction with the E-learning Committee, will run from this Monday (August 1, 2016) to Friday August 12, 2016 at CREDIT Training Room. The training session starts at 9.00a.m each day. A statement by the Director

CREDIT, Prof. B. S. Alabi, urged participants to attend the training with their laptops. According to Prof. Alabi, the training will kick off with staff of the Faculty of Arts and Agriculture on August 1, while those from the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences and Management Sciences will take their turn on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It will be the turn of the staff of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 while those of the Faculty of Education will take their turn on Thursday, August 4.

Others are: Faculties of Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences, Friday, August 5; Engineering and Technology, Monday, August 8; Communication and Information Sciences and Life Sciences, Tuesday, August 9; Physical Sciences and Law, Wednesday, August 10; Veterinary Medicine and Social Sciences, Thursday, August 11; Ilorin Business School, Institute of Education and the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, Friday, August 12, 2016.

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 22 to 28 July, 2016 RECEIPTS Transcript Scroll Order of Proceeding Academic Gown Online Payment Overpayment Student I D Card Staff I.D. Card Others Clinic Registration Payslip Change of Course Form Postgraduate School Tution fee T/Shirt Salary for the Month of June 2016 Uniorin Property Management Board Refund Folder Admin Late Registration Institute of Education Application fee Institute of Education Acceptance Payment Verification of result Total Receipts for the period PAYMENT: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS : Al-Babson Printing Press Printing of 5,000 Copies of File Jackets Labquest Engineering Ltd Supply & Installation of Equipment for Agric. Civil & Chemical Engineering Cert 04 Labquest Engineering Ltd Supply & Installation of Equipment for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Cert 04 Introit Consulting Ltd Construction of Engineering Workshop Cert 05 Numasa International Ltd Construction of New Senate Chamber Cert 12 Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Electricity Bill for July 2016 Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Electricity Bill for July 2016 OTHER PAYMENTS: Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Purchase Advances Various Abdulsalam K.S Staff Development & Training Mr S.A Fowomola DTA to Workshop at Badagry Jimoh Olanrewaju G. Staff Development & Training Abdulmalik Ismail Staff Development & Training V.O. Olorunpomi Learned Conference Non-Academic Dr Olajide O. Agbede Special Tetfund Research Grant Dr Bolarinwa O. Akeem Special Tetfund Research Grant Salaudeen .A. Ganiyu Special Tetfund Research Grant Veterinary Council of Nigeria Third Accreditation Visitation to Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Staff Salary for the Month of June 2016 Total TSA Charges Total Payments for the period Signed A. S. YUSUF FCA Bursar

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372,750.00 34,556,148.37 20,568,684.25 19,875,167.38 13,519,141.65 220,577.20 20,385,879.92 3,852,546.13 6,448,551.60 150,000.00 150,000.00 157,400.00 270,000.00 150,000.00 9,876,037.50 4,020,000.00 4,355,769.00 500,000.00 609,079,651.87 10,881.00 ? 748,519,185.87

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Ø In his address at the commissioning ceremony of the NLNG/University of Ilorin Engineering Laboratory Complex, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Mr. Babs Omotowa, has disclosed that the University Support Programme is one of the organisation’s approaches to the development of Nigerian human capital. (“NLNG Invest $12m to boost research, engineering in six varsities”, Thisday, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, p.39) Ø In a newspaper interview, the University of Ilorin Director of Sports, Prof. O. O. Obiyemi, has disclosed the readiness of the institution to host the 2016 National Youth Games (NYG). (“Unilorin set for 2016 National Youth Games… as athletes compete for 12 events”, National Pilot, Thursday, July 14, p.23) Ø In a feature article, a newspaper columnist, Umar Bayo Abdukwahab, has reflected on the recent commissioning of the $2 million Engineering Research Laboratory donated to the University of Ilorin by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). (“UNILORIN: Breaking new grounds in engineering”, Blueprint, July 22, 2016, p.30) Ø In an advertorial, the University of Ilorin has invited qualified contractors to apply for the construction of part of the ring road on its campus. (“Invitation for Pre-qualification and Tender for 2016 Capital Budget Project”, Vanguard, Monday, July 25, 2016, p.37; See also, “Invitation for Pre-qualification and Tender for 2016 Capital Budget Project”, National Mirror, Monday, July 25, 2016, p.5) Ø In her speech at the 13th prize giving day and 10th graduation ceremony of Darul-Qalam Nursery and Primary School, Ilorin, a lecturer in the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) Modupe Nimotallah Abdulraheem, has urged parents to always be in charge of their children’s emotional, physical and spiritual development. (“Only reading habit can revive our education-Don”, The Herald, Monday, July 25, 2016; See also, “Nigeria's misfortunes product of improper education, says Don”, National Pilot, Monday, July 25, p.19) Ø In his remarks at the Annual Islamic Orphanage Foundation Day, the Head of the Department of Arabic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. AbdulGaniyu Abdulsalam, has urged well-meaning individuals in the society to always contribute to orphanage homes. (“VC tasks government on welfare of orphans, vulnerable children”, The Herald, Monday, July 25, 2016) Ø In his remarks at the special congress of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU), University of Ilorin branch, the Chairman, Dr. Usman Adebimpe Raheem, has disclosed that the Union had launched a land acquisition scheme for its members. (“Unilorin ASSU acquires plots of land for

August 1, 2016 members”, The Herald, Monday, July 25, 2016, p.16) Ø A photograph of the Dean, Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, who is also the Proprietor of Darul Qalam School, Ilorin, Prof. Yusuf Lanre Badmas, presenting certificate to one of the graduands at the graduation ceremony of the school, has been published. (“Darul Qalam School holds graduation and prize giving day”, National Pilot, Monday, July 25, 2016, p.22) Ø While briefing newsmen at the Kwara State Police Command Headquarters, Ilorin, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sam Okaula, has disclosed that three suspected armed robbers who invaded the hostel of the University of Ilorin remedial school at fufu have been apprehended. (“We acted under spell-robbery suspects nabbed at Unilorin”, National Pilot, Monday, July 25, 2016, p.20; See also, “Unilorin Attack: We're under spell says robbery suspect”, Leadership, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, p.25) Ø While declaring open a roundtable discussion on tackling violence against the girl-child and women organised to mark the International Criminal Court Day at the University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has called for strong legislation to curb the menace of violence against women and the girl-child. (“Academics call for legislations against genderbased violence”, The Herald, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, p.20;See also, ''Academics call for strong legislation against gender-violence'', PM News Online, Thursday, July 28, 2016) Ø The University of Ilorin has won the All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDU), which held at the Covenant University, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, between 9th and 16th July, 2016, beating 19 other Universities that participated in the completion. (''UNILORIN wins Nigeria varsities debating championship'', Today Online, Thursday, July 28, 2016) Ø The Nigerian University Education Students Association (NUESA), University of Ilorin chapter, has recently conferred a prestigious award of the artist of the year to Praizigtige Omojimoh who is also the official singer of Unilorin at 40. (''Season of accolades for praizitige…wins artist of the year'' The Herald, Friday, July 29, 2016, p.12) Ø A newspaper has featured a University of Ilorin Political Science lecturer, Dr. Isiaq Abdulwaheed Omotayo, who is a Hip Hop rapper. (”Meet Hip Hop act who is a University Lecturer/Doctorate degree holder!”, Nigerian Tribune, Friday, July 29, 2016, p.20)

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By Prof.J.F.A.Owoeye

Uveitis

oday, we'll continue our discussion on another cause of red eye called Uveitis (pronounced "u-vee-Itis"). The uveal tract layer is the middle layer of the eye. It's the most vascularised and most pigmented layer of the eye, the pigmentation is responsible for the colour of our eyes. The uveal tract layer consists of three parts (from the front of the eye to the back): iris, ciliary body and choroid. The opening in the iris is the pupil, through which light enters the eye. An inflammation (or swelling) of this uveal tract layer is called uveitis. Any of the three parts of the uveal tract could become inflamed independent of the other parts (in most cases, it becomes indistinguishable from the other). However, when the anterior part of the uveal tract, the iris, becomes inflamed, it becomes a very significant cause of red eye and a potential cause of avoidable blindness. Symptoms of uveitis include: A painful red eye – the pain can range from mild ache to severe discomfort, the eye can be tender to touch Blurred or cloudy vision Sensitivity to light (photophobia) Seeing shadows,dots or veils that move across the field of vision **The pupil may be shaped differently and not round One or both eyes may be affected by uveitis. These symptoms can develop

suddenly or gradually over a couple of days. What causes uveitis? There is a wide range of potential causes for uveitis, although a specific cause is not always identified. Many cases are the result of a problem with the immune system (the body's defence against illness and infection). Uveitis can also be caused by an infection or injury to the eye. Types of uveitis Depending on which part of the eye is affected, uveitis could be: 1. Anterior uveitis – inflammation of the iris (iritis) or inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body (iridocyclitis); this is the most common type of uveitis,and can be recurrent, causing pain and redness 2. Intermediate uveitis – inflammation of the area behind the ciliary body and the vitreous; this can cause floaters and blurred vision 3. Posterior uveitis – inflammation at the back of the eye, the choroid and the retina In some cases, uveitis can affect both the front and back of the eye. This is called panuveitis. The course of Uveitis can be: a. acute – quick resolution after treatment b. recurrent – repeated episodes separated by months of symptomless intervals c. chronic – when the condition is prolonged or requires long-term treatment. Who is affected? Uveitis affects all age groups including children. Men and women are affected

equally. Uveitis is a cause of red eye, but unlike the generalized redness seen in "Apollo", the redness in uveitis is concentrated more around the black part of the eye. In addition, there is an associated eye pain, more severe than the one experienced in "Apollo" infection. Vision also becomes blurred in uveitis than in the case of uncomplicated "Apollo" infection. One other distinguishing feature of this entity is that there is no associated eye discharge unlike the case of "Apollo" infection or any other cause of conjunctivitis. Thus, if you experience a red eye in one or both eyes, with the redness more around the black part of the eye, with an associated eye pain, don't assume it's an "Apollo" infection even if it occurred during an outbreak of that epidemic. This is because the course of a red eye due to uveitis could be vision impairing (irreversibly) unlike if it was an uncomplicated viral conjunctivitis like "Apollo". If you have one or two of the symptoms enumerated above, please visit the nearest eye clinic for consultation with the experts where your eyes may be examined with a microscope and light (Slit lamp). Again, DO NOT SELF MEDICATE. Until I come your way again, keep your questions coming to the mobile number provided (sms only) and keep your eyes safe.

Open Ph.D Thesis Defence S/No 1.

Name ABDULRAZAQ, Fatimah Funsho

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Title “Impact of the Child Rights Law on Child Labour Practice in Kwara State: Prospects and Challenges.”

AYELAAGBE, Opeoluwa Sina

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ANAZA, Abdulmumuni Onuyi

Educational Technology

“Effect of Mobile Phone Application on Academic Performance of Adult Literacy Learners in Ondo State, Nigeria.” “Perception of University Lecturers on the Use of Mobile Technologies for Research Collaboration in South-West, Nigeria.” “Self-Assessment of Information and Communication Technology Needs among Student Teachers in Colleges of Education in North Central, Nigeria.”

Date & Time Tuesday, 2 nd August, 2016 11.00a.m. Monday, 8 th August, 2016. 9.00a.m. Tuesday, 9 th August, 2016. 9.00a.m. Wednesday, 10 th August, 2016.

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Consolidating efforts

ince the inception of the Unilorin Postgraduate School in 1976, a year after the establishment of the University, the School has been growing in leaps and bounds. It has over the years grown into the hub of the glory and pride that makes the University better by far. The School has been consistently lucky to have committed and visionary Deans and Boards that had individually added one or two distinct and indelible refinements on the shinning and golden structure of the School. The chronological list of the devoted Deans of the Schools includes Prof. Olofinboba (1976-1981), Prof. Aro (1981-1986), Prof.Fawole (1986-1991), Prof. Ibiejugba (19911995), Prof. Adesiyun (1995-1999), Prof. Awogun (1999-2001), Prof. Morakinyo (2001-2005), Prof. Gbadeyan (2005-2009), Prof. Abimbola (2009-2011), Prof. Bewaji (2011-2015), and then, Prof. B.O. Yusuf, currently on seat from 2015. Between 7th and 20th of November, 2010, during the reign of Professor Isha'q Oloyede as the Vice-Chancellor of the University, and Professor Abimbola as the Dean of PG School, the University hosted the unforgettable International Association of Universities' (IAU) Study and Research Seminar on “The Changing Nature of Doctorial Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa”. The seminar, which principally discussed the key findings and draft report of the IAU pilot study aimed at understanding the changing nature of doctoral studies in sub-Saharan Africa, unquestionably impelled a total and enduring refocusing and re-positioning of the University of Ilorin' postgraduate programmes. Indeed, the seminar opened a new vista of vision that transformed our PG programmes to the most reliable, painstaking and rewarding in Nigeria. So, the seminar was the turning-point in the history of the postgraduate studies at the University. The IAU pilot project that was discussed at the seminar specifically aimed at examining how doctoral study programmes were conducted at sample AIU Member Institutions in sub-Saharan Africa; what models existed and what delivery methods were used; what objectives and challenges higher education institution were facing and/or had set for themselves; and what new trends and reforms were setting in. In order to achieve the set-out objectives, IAU adopted an in-depth pilot cross sectional comparative study as the research design. Thus, six member institutions, cutting across both the Francophone and Anglophone divides of sub-Saharan Africa, were selected based on the criteria that essentially included demonstration of evidence of innovation towards research policy development and experience in developing research agendas. Perhaps because our PG School has always been innovative, Unilorin was selected to be part of the pilot study. An institutional team was appointed by the then Vice-Chancellor- the innovative and visionary Professor Oloyede. The team, which was headed by the then workaholic, efficient, dedicated and meticulous Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Kolade Luke Ayorinde, provided the required institutional data on our doctoral studies' status and challenges. The equally efficient Mrs. Sabinah Oroge served as the contact person for IAU. Mahhfouz Adebola Adedimeji and I were in the team as Doctoral Student/Post- Doctoral Fellow and Junior Academic respectively. Being part of the team was, indeed, an amazing experience for me. In his usual visionary and upbeat characteristic, the former Vice Chancellor, immediately after the seminar, moved the major stakeholders in the University to Molete for a retreat with the objective of mapping out necessary reforms, which could make our PG programme more efficient, reliable and rewarding. The

deliberation at the retreat led to what has gone down in the history of the University as the Molete Accord. I think the retreat also led to the creation of the office of the Vice Chancellor, Research, Technology and Innovation. Perhaps the most important reform introduced by the Accord is the standardization of PhD supervision and duration. And this is a remarkable reform that has made our postgraduate programmes unique. In fact, the Accord has transformed the operation of our PG School. No wonder then that many PG Schools in many other universities, including my alma mater-UNILAG, are scampering down to understudy the operations of our PG School. Before I became privy to the boardroom operations of our PG Board, I used to jokingly describe the Board as a bunch of faithful but conservative perfectionists, who are usually cocooned in the comfort of exquisite Boardroom for a treat of three square meals, including a starter of crocodile tail pepper soup. Now that I am privy to the Board operations, I have been apologizing and asking for forgiveness. I now know that the Board members are faithful and dutiful individuals, who endure fatigue every month as they sit from 7am to 7pm to scrupulously examine results and papers with the underlining goal of making our postgraduate programmes most reliable and rewarding. I now know that the lunch they are served, with something that is not better than Titus fish, does not commensurate with the energy, time and mental exercise they give to the goal of achieving incomparable quality control for our postgraduate programmes. Although I said earlier that all the PG Deans from Prof. Olofinboba to Prof. Bewaji were wonderful, I make bold to say that the present Dean, Professor Badmus, Yusuf, is consolidating past efforts with a better vision. I think he is resolute to leave a better legacy because he needs to proof that a Dean from Humanities can make a greater and distinctive difference. To the best of my knowledge, he is the first Professor from Arts to coordinate our dynamic PG programmes. I must be quick to add that he is lucky to have a highly efficient administrator as secretary. Having a PhD herself qualifies Dr. (Mrs.) Olowoleni most to be the Secretary of our PG School. The desk officers working under her are equally efficient and dedicated. Perhaps this is why many good innovations that were recommended by IAU are being consolidated or springing up during the ongoing tenure of Professor Badmus Yusuf. Apart from the core values of PG studies that are being reinforced, there are other innovative activities and policies the present Dean and his Board are proposing – PG (BMAS) prospectus, PG annual lecture, conference, workshop, training of coordinators, teaching assistanships – all of which are meant to strengthen and make our PG programmes globally competitive. Professor Badmus Yusuf often says one thing as part of his opening remarks at the board meetings and it's good I say it openly here. “The VC is wonderful and supportive”. Although the VC is for every activity in the University, his support for PG studies is overwhelmingly special, and this is understandable. The VC appreciates the importance of the creation of knowledge through research for sustainable social, political and economic development of our society. To this end, he has been kindly acquiescing to all requests from PG School such as the provision of facilities for staff mobility within and outside the campus, new PG School ultramodern building, constant payment of reserved money to faculties for external examiners' honorarium and prompt payment of supervision allowances. The Board really appreciates the VC. The Dean will ever be grateful. Certainly, consolidation continua.

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