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Intel to partner Unilorin on e-teaching, e-learning By Olusegun Mokuolu

Prof. Ambali (left) welcoming Mrs. Oyedipe to his office last Thursday

n American multinational technology company based in Santa Clara, California, Intel Corporation, has offered to collaborate with the University of Ilorin on the training of lecturers on latest technology. The Company's Country Manager, West Africa, Mr. Olubunmi Ekundare, disclosed this last Friday (June 10, 2016) at a tripartite meeting involving the company, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) and the Kwara State Commissioner for Information and Communication Technology, Mr. Mahmud Babatunde Ajeigbe. He said that this is in a bid to integrate technology into the classroom and bring the latest technology to bear on teaching and learning in the University. (Contd. on page 3)

Cancer screening for Unilorin staff, students soon

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Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Access to Basic medical Care (ABC medical) Foundation, has concluded arrangements, in conjunction with the management of the University of Ilorin, to screen all the female staff and students of the institution for breast and cervical cancer in a bid to promote good health among

members of the University community. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Foundation, Mrs. Dolapo Oyedipe, disclosed this last Thursday (June 9, 2016) during a courtesy call on the ViceChancellor of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) (Contd. on page 3)

Conference on Law, Religion holds June 22 p.4 Ekeh tasks NFF on spirit of sportsmanship p.5 Geo-Scientist tasks Geology students on integrity p.5 NURTW moves to alleviate students' transport challenges p.6 Promote Igbomina culture, Arinde tells youths p.6 ANUPA scribe hails Unilorin chapter p.7 Unilorin hosts Biodiversity Conservation Conference p.7 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8 Town & Gown: Of research breakthroughs and official lethargy p.12

Oladosu tasks Muslim Students on tolerance By Mustafa Abubakar

Prof. Oladosu EDITORIAL BOARD

he Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin, Prof. A.G.A.S. Oladosu, has charged the Muslim Students to be tolerant and accommodating of one another. Prof. Oladosu, who made the call penultimate Sunday (June 5, 2016), while addressing participants at the just concluded 2016 Annual Jihad week and formal launch of Al-

Bayan Magazine of the Muslim Students Society of Nigerian (MSSN), University of Ilorin Branch, said that the religion of Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance. The Professor of Islamic Education urged the Muslim youths to appreciate Allah for preserving their lives to witness this year's Ramadan, which, he said, is a ( Contd. on page 4 )

Dr. L. A. Azeez (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. M. A. Adedimeji, Dr. (Mrs.) F. R. Aliyu -Ibrahim, Dr. (Mrs.) R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary)

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The Chief Operating Officer of Access to Basic medical Care Foundation, Mrs. Dolapo Oyedipe (standing) making her remarks during her visit to the University of Ilorin last Thursday while the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left); and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem, listen

L-R: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali; the Deputy ViceChancellor (MS), Prof. Abdulkareem; Mrs. Oyedipe and other members of the Access to Basic medical Care Foundation team during their visit to the University last Thursday

The University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi (left), presenting a souvenir to the representative of the Canadabased alumnus of the University, Mr. Mubasiru Asafe Lamidi, who donated some books to the University last Thursday

L-R: The National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Mrs. A.A. Oguntunde; the National Training Officer, Mrs. R.A. Okojie; and the Principal Assistant Registrar in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, during the election of the Unilorin Chapter of ANUPA last Thursday

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem (left), receiving some book donated to the University by a Canada-based alumnus of the University, Mr. Mubasiru Asafe Lamidi, from Dr. W. B. Yahaya (right), who represented him

A cross section of participants at the AAPG Visiting Geo-scientist Talk organised for students of the Department of Geology, University of Ilorin, recently

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‘We ’ll bridge ICT gap between students and lecturers’ Mr. Ekundare said, “We want to partner the University of Ilorin and the Kwara State government to bring our technology to these communities. We are committed to expanding the reach, affordability and accessibility of technology”. He noted that Intel, one of the world's largest and highest valued semiconductor chip makers, is passionate about digital literacy and entrepreneurship, stressing that technology is a tool that is a means to an end. “Through computing innovation, we push the boundaries of smart and connected technology to make amazing experiences possible for every person on earth”, Mr. Ekundare said, explaining, “From powering the latest devices and the cloud you depend on; to driving policy, diversity, sustainability, and education, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society.” . He assured that the partnership with the Kwara State Government and the University of Ilorin would be a continuous exercise, disclosing that Intel would be pumping $4 million to Nigeria to facilitate the training and awareness programmes of the Company in

Nigeria. In his remark, the ViceChancellor pointed out that eteaching and e-learning are of great interest to the University, saying that the University has already raised a committee to see to the bridging of the gap between the Information Communication Technology (ICT) driven younger generation and their older lecturers. Prof. Ambali explained that the PC Tablets, which should have been distributed to the 100 Level students, were being delayed because of the problem posed by the exchange rate, assuring that the products were already being cleared at the port and would soon be distributed to all the new students. The Vice-Chancellor thanked Intel Corporation for its gesture while also commending the Kwara State Commissioner for Information and Communication Technology for his interest in technology and youth empowerment. Prof. Ambali submitted that whatever activity was being carried out in the University would have a positive impact on the Ilorin community as a whole, citing the example of the proposed 500 megawatts of power to be generated in

the University for the use of the entire nation. With the Intel Country Manager at the meeting were other staff members of the company, including Mr. Adim Isiakpona, Marketing Manager; Mr. Olabanji Womiloju, Consumer Business Lead; Mr. Samson Ihenekwele, Channel Manager; Mr. Ojo Olamide, Retail Marketing Manager; and Akinola Babatunde, Corporate Affairs Manager. The Vice-Chancellor was also joined at the meeting by the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. AbdulKareem; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Dere; the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. A. Talabi; the Sub-Dean, Students Affairs, Dr. A. Yusuf; the Ag. D i r e c t o r o f Te c h n i c a l Entrepreneurship Centre, Dr. Umar. Gunnu and the Principal Assistant Registrars in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti and Miss Funke Hudson. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kwara State on Yo u t h E m p o w e r m e n t , M r . Zakariyyau Babatunde, was also at the meeting.

Ambali commends Foundation’s commitment to healthy populace Mrs. Oyedipe explained that the Foundation, owned by the wife of the Governor of Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, has a mission to provide an innovative, first-class, free, sustainable and practical health care system for the people of Oyo State in particular and the country in general. She added that the focus of the Foundation is to improve access to primary healthcare services by overcoming barriers and identifying simple solutions to resolve longstanding issues on healthcare delivery in the country. The COO said, “ABC medical Foundation provides free quality health care services to all residents of Oyo State, Nigeria. The Foundation provides these services to make health care accessible particularly to low-income earners and rural residents who make up twothirds of the population.”

According to Mrs. Oyedipe, the Foundation also focuses on reducing the impact of noncommunicable diseases such as breast and cervical cancer in the communities by raising awareness and providing screening. She thanked the ViceChancellor for graciously approving the free screening programme, noting that the University of Ilorin is living up to her slogan as the better by far University. In his response, the ViceChancellor thanked the wife of the Oyo State Governor for caring for the need of humanity and for the hand of partnership she had extended to the University. Prof. Ambali disclosed that the establishment of a Medical Assessment Centre in the University is a sign of the commitment of the management to the well-being of staff and students, saying, “We prefer to prevent diseases than managing it”.

The Vice-Chancellor stressed that the screening exercise is a welcome development, assuring that the medical team of the University would work with the Foundation to ensure the success of the screening programme. Other staff members of the Foundation that accompanied Mrs. Oyedipe on the visit were Dr. Abimbola Kila, Medical Coordinator; Dr. Oriniowo Olusola, Project Coordinator; and Miss Adetola Abolarinwa, Administrative Officer. With the Vice-Chancellor during the visit were the Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. AbdulKareem; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Dere; the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. A. Talabi; and the Director of Health Services, Dr. (Mrs.) M. Ajiboye.

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Unilorin MSSN holds Jihad Week

(Contd. from front page) The erudite scholar also urged the youths to maximise the benefit of the month of Ramadan through the recitation of the Holy-Quran, performance of Nawafils, giving Sadaqah and helping one another to achieve goodness. He added that for one to witness the month is a great opportunity. In his presentation, the Director, Darus-Salaf Islamic Centre, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, Ustadh Qamardeen Bello, described the religion of Islam as distinctive, saying that it has come with verified proof. Speaking on the Theme: “In the Haven of Light”, Ustadh Qamardeen, said that Islam protects and preserves through the revelations of Quran and Sunnah. According to the Muslim cleric, “The distinctive nature of Islam protects and preserves. This can be seen in the cultural values and education, Islamic symbols and emblems, our history and the Sharia applications in the rulers and the leaders”. He said that the vastness, comprehension and universality of Islam has made things adequate and sufficient for the adherents, adding, that “the applicability and sustainability has also shown that it is a religion that is confirmed tested and trusted”.

While welcoming participants to the event, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. B. L. Adeleke, tasked the students to always bring out the beauty of Islam in them and not to be afraid in showing the bounties of Allah in them. Prof. Adeleke, who is also the Chairman of the University of Ilorin Muslim Community, pledged the continuous support and commitment of the Unilorin Muslim Community to the progress of the MSSN. While reviewing the journal, Albayyan (The Explanation), Dr. L. K. Mustapha of the Department of Mass-Communication, University of Ilorin, recommended the journal for all Muslim students on campus as it would help them in their quest for the Islamic ethical values. The journal, according to Dr. Mustapha, contains educative topics and columns that address salient issues that need clarification. Earlier in his opening remarks, the Amir (President) of Unilorin MSSN, Mallam Ahmad Adedoyin, a 400 Level student of Industrial Chemistry, lamented that the blueprint of Islam is fading from the hearts of its adherents and its long standing monument is falling into ruins, a situation he described as

a corollary of the sharp contrast between the path of the predecessors and the deviant path many have chosen to tread. In view of this, Adedoyin said that it has become incumbent on Muslim students “to proffer this humble service with hopes that it would be a moderate call that would be of immense benefit to the Ummah”, he said. The Amir appreciated the entire members of the Unilorin Muslim Community, the Central Executive Council members, and all members of the MSSN, who have worked tirelessly to make the programme a reality. Highlights of the occasion included the presentation of poems, launch of Al-Bayan magazine, presentation of gifts and awards to the winners of the Secondary School and Inter-Faculty Quiz Competitions, and Inter -Institution Oratory contest. Among those who attended the event were Prof. R. O. Abubakre, represented by Prof. A. Abdurrasheed; Prof. A. A. Oba of the Faculty of Law, Dr. (Mrs) Saudat Abdulbaqi, MSSN staff Adviser, Dr. Abdurrazaq Oniye; MSSN Kwara State Amir, Mallam Kamaldeen Abdulquadri Alasinrin; and the Principal, Minaret Comprehensive High School, Mr. Rafiu Olanrewaju, among others.

Unilorin Property Management Board (UPMB) Use of the Auditorium (including the Basement)

embers of the University Community are advised to iii. note the following: i. The Auditorium is to be used s t r i c t l y f o r t h e Vi c e Chancellor/University Programmes; ii. The usage of the Auditorium

should not be free for all; iv. Students and Staff are encouraged to make use of their Lecture Theatres, since virtually all the Faculty Lecture Theatres have been upgraded with state-of-the-art facilities; and

Payment of N100,000 per day is mandatory for use of the Main Auditorium and N40,000.00 for use of the Basement. Signed ESV. B.S. Baba Chief Estate Officer

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capacity building workshop and conference on Law, Religion and Development in Africa will hold at the University of Ilorin from next Wednesday (June 22, 2016) to Friday (June 24, 2016). Jointly organised by the Faculty of Law and the Department

of Religions, University of Ilorin, the conference will hold at the Main Auditorium and the Faculty of Law Moot Court Complex. According to a statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin and signed by the Ag. Dean, Faculty of Law, Dr. K. I. Adam, “the

Workshop holds great promises as it will be conducted by renowned academics and versatile international law and religion scholars”. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

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Ekeh tasks NFF on spirit of sportsmanship By Sanni Muhammed Olaide

he Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been advised to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship in order to move Nigeria Football and sports forward. The Chairman, University of Ilorin Sports Council, Prof Basil Ekeh, gave this advice penultimate Wednesday (June 1,2016) at the 2016 Vice-Chancellor's Sports Festival where students from the various Faculties and Academic Departments competed for laurels in Badminton, Tennis, Athletics, Taekwondo, Judo, Handball, Basketball, Scrabble, Chess, Ayo, Football, Volleyball and Table Tennis. Worried by the incessant infighting at the NFF headquarters, Prof. Ekeh urged football lovers to put Nigeria first. He noted that the 2016 edition of the Vice-Chancellor's Sports Festival was better organised than the previous ones, saying that this is a good indication that the University is preparing adequately for both the forthcoming West

African Universities Games (WAUG) and the Nigerian Universities Games (NUGA). Meanwhile, two Deputy ViceChancellors who graced the occasion counseled students on the need to embrace active sporty lifestyle even as they concentrate on their studies, noting that a healthy mind needs a healthy body to function optimally. While the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Prof (Mrs.) Nike Ijaiya, encouraged students to be up and doing, concentrate on their studies and be law-abiding, her counterpart, the Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services), P r o f Yu s u f A b d u l K a r e e m , appreciated the efforts of the organisers of the Sports Festival and urged the students to develop themselves intellectually, physically and mentally. Prof Ijaiya also expressed pleasant surprise at the turn out of students who came out in large numbers to support their Faculties. She further enjoined students to compete for laurels in coming editions

of the festival. In the football event, the Faculty of Engineering team, considered to be the underdogs before the games, defeated the Faculty of Education team in the finals to bag the coveted gold medal while the Faculty of Life Sciences team claimed 3rd spot after defeating the Faculty of Clinical Sciences team on penalties. Eloji Stephen from the Faculty of Education led all comers in 110metres men hurdles to become the fastest man on campus. Olamide Oladipo from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry and Adesina Paul from the Faculty of Arts came second and third respectively. In the women’s 110metres hurdles, Osiagugor Babra, also from the Faculty of Education beat Otairu Mariam from the same Faculty and Ogbole Comfort from the Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences to the second and third positions respectively.

Geo-Scientist tasks Geology students on integrity By Mubarak Oladosu

he President of Dextol Global Geo-Physicals, Mr. Adeolu Aderoju, has asserted that to start a private geology firm, technical know-how, experience and integrity are enough even when there is no start-up capital. Mr. Aderoju made the assertion in a chart with Unilorin Bulletin penultimate Thutsday (June 2, 2016) shortly after delivering a lecture at the Special Practical Session for students in the Department of Geology, University of Ilorin. The Geo-Scientist, whose lecture centred on “Detection of Subsurface Water Using Electrical and Electro-magnetic Methods”, noted that “a prospective entrepreneur must be undeterred in the face of challenges and keep abreast of the latest in the field by attending seminars.” The lecture was delivered under the auspices of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and the Nigerian

Association of Petroleum Geologists. Speaking at the event, the Ag. Head of the Department of Geology, University of Ilorin, Dr. O.A. Adekeye, said that the objective of the special lecture was to train and develop undergraduate students of the Department in the area of technology and professionalism by matching theory with practical experience, which will be relevant after graduation. This, according to him, is in addition to the six months Industrial Training program, which students of the Department are exposed to. Dr. Adekeye noted that “the training would provide useful knowledge on the search for underground water and oil and gas exploration. It will also provide significant knowledge that will motivate students who hope to have their independent firms and do well like many alumni of the Department are doing”. The don said, “We should think of how to stand alone. You will enjoy this profession better. Some of

our former students collaborate to start. They rent equipment to dig bore hole. Many have private companies with little beginning and they now have rigs. Those in Agriculture also need this knowledge. Water is life, they can plan their irrigation. Those in Engineering too need it so that the road that they construct can last.” Also speaking at the event, the Coordinator of the AAPG Visiting Geo-Scientist Programme, Prof. S. O. Akande, noted that following his recommendation to AAPG, some African Universities, including two Nigerian universities, had benefitted from the AAPG Visiting Geo-Scientist lecture beginning with the University of Port-Harcourt in December 2015 and the University of Calabar in January 2016. He said that “the University of Ilorin, being a University that never shuts down, is benefiting from the June edition to replace the University of Ibadan, which is currently shut down”.

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NURTW moves to alleviate students' transport challenges By Idris Alooma and Abdulbaqi Abdulrahman

he Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Kwara State Chapter, Alhaji Issa Aliyu Ore, has promised to partner the University of Ilorin to alleviate the transport challenges facing the students of the University. Alhaji Ore, who made the promise last Tuesday (June 7, 2016) while answering questions on a weekly current affairs programme, 'Oro t'onlo' on Unilorin 89.3 FM, noted that the University of Ilorin has a good name in the country and beyond, hence his Union would be ready to collaborate with the university authority in alleviating the menace of long queues of students at both the Challenge terminus and the University park.

Pointing out that the University of Ilorin is known for discipline, stable academic calendar and quality education, the Union leader enjoined the heads of other tertiary institutions in the country to visit Unilorin in order to under-study the secret behind its stability so that they can emulate the good virtues. The unionist appealed to the Federal Government to rehabilitate all federal roads in the country to reduce accidents on the highways and ensure security of lives and property. He opined that 75 per cent of the accidents that occur on Nigerian roads are caused by bad roads. Stressing that despite the increase in fuel pump price by the Federal Government, the Union had not increased the transport fare in

Kwara state, Alhaji Ore enjoined the NURTW members in the state to continue to be law-abiding and have the fear of Allah in all their activities. The union leader gave kudos to the members of the NURTW, Unilorin Route Chapter for their God-fearing, maturity and good behavior before, during and after the just concluded union's election in the University. Saying that there was no victor no vanquished, Alhaji Ore advised the newly elected executive committee members of the union to avoid the â&#x20AC;&#x153;winner takes allâ&#x20AC;? syndrome, be focused and continue with the existing mutual understanding among the members.

Promote Igbomina culture, Arinde tells youths By Temitope Omoniyi Lecturer in the Department of the Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, Dr Tayo Arinde, has admonished Igbomina students in the University to contribute to the promotion of the cultural excellence of the Igbomina people. Dr Arinde, who made the appeal penultimate Saturday (June 4, 2016) while speaking at the Igbomina Day celebration organised by the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Igbomina Students Union, said it was regrettable that "most children from Igbomina roots cannot speak our language and do not know our mode of dressing". Pointing out that Igbomina

"has very rich cultural platform and, our language is unique", the don urged Igbomina youths to be passionate about Igbomina culture. He also encouraged parents to inculcate Igbomina culture in their children and always take them home to know their roots. In his address, the National President, Omo Ibile Igbomina, Engr. Timothy Adebayo, disclosed that the Association was planning to amend its constitution to give the youths more recognition. The National President, who was represented by the Vice President of the Association, Mr. Teju Oguntoye, also called for a synergy between the staff and students of the

University in order to promote love and unity. Earlier in his welcome address, the President of the Igbomina Students' Union, Tosin Adedoyin, enjoined all Igbomina students in the University of Ilorin to continue to eschew violence, examination malpractices and other anti-social behaviour. Among the dignitaries at the event were the Treasurer, Omo Ibile Igbomina, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Jimoh, the Publicity/Social Secretary of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Comrade Oni Martins, and the Legal Adviser II, Omo Ibile Igbomina, Mr. Damilola Obadimeji.

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ANUPA scribe hails Unilorin chapter By Adeyinka Ademuyiwa

he National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Mrs. A.A. Oguntunde, has disclosed that the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Association is one of the best. Mrs. Oguntunde stated this last Thursday (June 9, 2016) while conducting elections into various offices of the Executive Committee of the local Chapter of ANUPA at the Old Senate Chambers of the University where Dr. (Mrs.) Folaranmi Modupe Olowoleni emerged as the new Chairman. The National Secretary, who was the Returning Officer at the elections said, “Unilorin Chapter is vibrant and active. It is one of the best Chapters of this Association. You should appreciate the out-going Executives for building such a virile professional group”. “What you are doing today (the elections) is statutorily correct. We are, as usual, going to a very serious business and will apply all the rules”, she stressed, lamenting that although ANUPA is 32 years old, “we are not chartered yet. We are working at that and need active branches like Unilorin branch to support what we are doing at the national level”. Earlier, in a brief welcome address, The Registrar of the University of Ilorin Mr Emmanuel D. Obafemi, who was the Chairman of Unilorin ANUPA prior to last

Thursday’s elections, expressed joy over the achievements of his team. Mr. Obafemi said, “It is my pleasure to stand before you today, a happy man. At last we are conducting elections. ANUPA has come of age. The text messages that I received make me a happy man because people are active and participating in this election. Before, people don't come out. We hardly form quorum. But today, this place is full” “I also appreciate all those who worked with me. In our handing over notes to the new team, we will address all issues of financial reports. And I hope the new Executive Committee will carry on where we left off”, he further said, adding, “This University takes ANUPA very serious. Other Universities around us are taking ANUPA serious too. You should therefore take your Association very serious” At the end of the elections, where 11 positions were filled, Dr (Mrs) Folaranmi Modupe Olowoleni, the Deputy Registrar/Secretary, Postgraduate School, was elected Chairman unopposed, having secured all the 79 available votes. Mr. Adelodun Mohammed Ajao, a Faculty Officer, also secured 79 votes to become the Vice-Chairman after Mr. Olumide Olajugba withdrew. Also elected were Mr. Toyin A. Bamigboye, Secretary (unopposed, Mr. Alabi Oluwatoyin Atiku, Assistant Secretary

(unopposed); Mr. Imman Adeyemi Sanni, Treasurer, who got 61votes to defeat Mrs. Saudu Simbiat, who secured 17 votes; Mr Suleiman Aliyu Dagbo, Financial Secretary ( u n o p p o s e d ) ; M r. B a n k o l e Oluwaseun Atanlogun, Publicity Secretary (unopposed); Mr Michael Adefemi Adewuyi, Training Officer (unopposed); and Mrs. Abimbola R i t a O l o g e , L e g a l O ff i c e r, (unopposed). The new ANUPA officers later took the oath of office administered on them by Mr A.A. Owolabi, from the Legal Unit. In her acceptance speech, the new Chairman, Dr. Olowoleni, said, “Today I feel humbled for the reason that no one is competing with me. When people expressed support saying I will win unopposed, I replied let me canvass for votes, let me campaign and do the needful. I am happy as things turned out. “Let me assure you all that with the cooperation of the Registrar, Mr Dada Obafemi, the National Training Officer, Mrs. R.A. Okojie, we will do our best. But there is no ANUPA without you. Success comes with a price -- our time. Nothing moves without money. We need to get chartered. We will lobby at Abuja. I welcome your ideas. We already have some plans but we want to trade ideas with you. So come to meetings”, she said.

Unilorin hosts Biodiversity Conservation Conference

he Nigeria Tropical Biology Association (NTBA), and the Nigeria Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology (NSCB), in collaboration with the University of Ilorin, will hold a Joint Biodiversity Conservation Conference from next Monday (June 20 to Friday (June 24, 2016). A statement by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Dr. F. D. Babalola, indicated

that the Conference, which holds at the University Auditorium, is themed “ M D G s t o S D G s : To w a r d s Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria”. According to the LOC Chairman, the Conference would be formally declared open on June 21, 2016 by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON). “The Conference would be

attended by about 200 conservation professionals and practitioners, with about 60 scientific presentations to be made”, Dr. Babalola said, adding that “conservation organisations from different parts of Nigeria would also stage exhibitions at the conference”. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 3 to 9th June, 2016 RECEIPTS Ilorin Business School School Charges Bandwidth Postgraduate School Application fees Institute of Education Application fees Undergraduate School Charges Remedial School fees Charges Remedial School Acceptance Payment Add & Drop Total Receipts for the period PAYMENTS: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Bliss Centre Catering Services COTAD Nig Ltd Teak plantation Maintenance for 2015 Dutum Company Limited Construction of office Block Type A for College of Health Sciences Commade Nig Ltd Construction of Part of Link Road (Dualization of Bank Road) Cert 03 Sulfat Global Resources Ltd Construction of Security Post at Point B Edge Integrated Services Land Scaping and Remodeling- Dam Garden Global Serve Integrated Services Ltd Teak Plantation Maintenance O.T. Ola Egbon Nig Ltd Replacement of imported door,Key and Installation at the Bursar’s Office O.T. Ola Egbon Nig Ltd Replacement of imported door,Key and Installation at the Bursar’s Office Allahu Lateef Nig Ltd Construction of Water Pipiline Network Between Unilorin Main Campus and College of Health Sciences O.T. Ola Egbon Nig Ltd Replacement of imported door,Key and Installation at the Deputy Bursar’s Office O.T. Ola Egbon Nig Ltd Replacement of imported door,Key and Installation at the Budget and Expenditure Office O.T. Ola Egbon Nig Ltd Replacement of imported door,Key and Installation at the Budget and Expenditure Office O.T. Ola Egbon Nig Ltd Replacement Office Furniture (Chairs) in Registrar’s Office Shaaba Yissa & Sons Nig Ltd Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Blessing Fumigation Pest Control Venture Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Gatasuak Nig Enterprises Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Medram & Sons Nigeria Enterprise Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Abu Sabak Commercial Enterprise Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Sabiko Ventures Ltd Teak Plantation Maintenance Cer t 06 Turning Point Engineering Ltd Teak Plantation Maintenance Cer t 06 Nur Commercial Enterprise Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Olad Builders Nig Ltd Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Turning Point Engineering Ltd Teak Plantation Maintenance Cer t 05 Mafal Associate Ltd Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Salm-Live Power Nig Ltd Teak Plantation Maintenance Cer t 06 Kleenin Konsultant Ltd Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Sede-Giwa Global Concept Ltd Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C NYSC NYSC Allowance for the month of May 2016 for Batch B Works Department Maintenance of Lawn & Grounds Cert 02 Olorunfemi R.D Cutting of tree that serve as obstruction for the Movement of Buses Total TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

AMOUNT 110,100.00 196,000.00 15,650,000.00 3,850,000.00 1,501,450.00 7,192,800.00 70,000.00 2,333,195.00 ? 30,903,545.00

135,000.00 244,187.50 29,702,036.16 20,970,014.58 2,257,393.53 1,539,020.00 244,900.00 45,000.00 45,000.00 415,599.48 45,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00 682,500.00 2,384,050.00 2,075,199.00 2,307,018.00 2,116,163.00 1,790,158.34 224,375.00 205,100.00 2,050,062.00 2,234,400.00 1,602,233.34 2,327,500.00 239,758.75 2,056,560.00 2,225,090.00 8,898,439.00 12,749,741.00 372,000.00 4,574,750.00 25,350.00 23,415.00 ? 106,897,013.68

Signed A. S. YUSUF FCA Bursar

2015/2016 Staff Development Award Recipient Mrs. O.A. Omorinoye

Programme Ph.D.

Department Geology and Mineral Sciences

Institution where tenable Universiti Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

Open Ph.D Thesis Defence S/N 1.

Name Mrs. ABDULKAREEM Khadijah Abdulhamid OLABISI, Jimoh Olatunde

Faculty/ Department Plant Biology

Business Administration

Title “Biosystematic and molecular studies of some populations of Dipcardi filamentasum Medik. In Nigeria” “Evaluation of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Nigeria”

Date & Time Friday 17th June, 2016 10.00am Wednesday 15th June, 2016. 10.30a.m.

Venue Old Sciences Faculty Board Room Faculty of Management Sciences Board Room.

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One of the rioters have been arrested by the police. One of the rioters has been arrested by the police. He is one of those who has contributed to national development. He is one of those who have contributed to national development. The school will continue to pay staff salaries as at when due. The school will continue to pay staff salaries as and when due.

& How To Begin An Exercise Routine

One of the most effective ways to begin an exercise routine is to start slow and build up. For example, incorporating a ten-minute walk into your daily routine delivers a good start. After a few weeks, you can increase the amount of time you walk to fifteen minutes and continue to build up from there. In addition to a slow start, selecting activities you enjoy, such as gardening, can help you ease moderate physical activity into your schedule. Some examples include slow biking, team tennis, dancing or raking leaves.

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Three men took their wives to the hospital for delivery. Shortly, the Nurse came out and asked, “Who is Joseph that works with Three Crown Milk?”. The man stood up. “Congratulations”, the Nurse said, “Your wife has delivered three bouncing babies”. Shortly, the Nurse came out again and asked, “who is John that works with 7up?”, The man stood up. “Congrats, your wife has delivered seven bouncing babies”. On hearing this, the third man stood up and ran away because he works at 33 Larger Beer!

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Ø As part of their tour in the country, the MTN Pulse has recently organised a live musical concert at the University of Ilorin. (“Ilorin, get ready to feel The Pulse with Sound Sultan, Chidinma and Immaculate”, Nigeria Today Online, Friday, June 3, 2016) Ø An exclusive interview with the Assistant Chief Curator of the University of Ilorin Zoo, Mr. Michael Iyoha, has been published. (“Visiting zoo where animals bear human names'', Daily Trust Online, Saturday, June 4, 2016) Ø In an interview with news men, the Dean, Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Prof. Badmas Yusuf Lanre, has urged the Federal Government to reverse its recent decision to scrap the post-UTME screening examinations. (“Post UTME: Don wants FG to rescind decision”, Leadership, Monday, June 6, 2016, p.8; See also, “Don urges FG to rescind decision on post UTME”, Blueprint, Monday, June 6, 2016, p.14) Ø Prof. Wahab Egbewole of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, has been short-listed for the conferment of the award of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), for the year 2016. (“Ajibade, Egbewole shortlisted for SAN”, National Pilot, Monday, June 6, 2016, p.19) Ø The annual special project (PFA 499) for the 2015/2016 academic session of the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, was scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2016. (“Unilorin PFA's 499 holds Thursday”, National Pilot, Monday, June 6, 2016, p.18) st

Ø While presenting papers at the 1 Sustainability Colloquium organised by the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE), University of Ilorin, Prof. Raphael Abiodun Olawepo of Geography Department and Dr. Teslim Giwa of the Department of Architecture, have called for innovative approach to the development of land use and transportation system in the urban areas. (“Experts canvass innovative urban planning approach”, The Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 2016, p.9) Ø In an effort to clean up the oil spill in the Niger Delta area, the Director of Laboratory to Product Centre (LABTOP) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age AbdulKareem, has announced the interest of the Federal Government to make use of his locally made oil spill management equipment. (“FG adopts Unilorin don's oil spill clean-up tool”, The Herald, Wednesday, June 8, 2016, p.3; See also, “FG adopts Unilorin don's oil spill clean-up tool”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, June 9, 2016, p.21)

(“Media Trust Scholarship Scheme for Female Medical Students”, Daily Trust, Wednesday, June 8, 2016, p.47) Ø While speaking to newsmen on the sideline of annual production of PFA 499 theatre fiesta of the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, the Head of the Department, Prof. Abdulrasheed Abiodun Adeoye, has condemned the activities of the new Niger Delta Militants group, while saying that the activities are unjustifiable. (“Don condemns Niger Delta avenger's attacks on oil facilities”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, June 9, 2016, p.20) Ø The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, has disputed the claims made by the students of the School of Preliminary Studies of the institution that they were asked to relocate to some designated hostels and pay the sum of N45,000 without justification. (“Relocation to school hostels: Preliminary students plead for reconsideration”, The Herald, Friday, June 10, 2016, p.4) Ø Prof. Hassan Salihu of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, is expected to speak on a topic: “Nigeria: Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow”, at a Ramadan lecture organised by Ridwanullahi Islamic Society of Nigeria, on Saturday, June 18, 2016. (“Hassan Salihu to speak at Ramadan lecture”, The Herald, Friday, June 10, 2016, p.8) Ø While speaking at the annual lecture of the Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) Kwara State chapter, Sheikh Sulaiman Olodan Zunurain of the University of Ilorin, has urged Muslims to always spend their wealth and time judiciously. (“Kwara FOMWAN holds annual lecture”, The Herald, Friday, June 10, 2016, p.18) Ø An alumnus of the University of Ilorin who is also the Grand Kadi, Kwara State Sharia Court of Appeal, Justice Salihu Olohuntoyin Muhammad, is set for retirement from the state judiciary come July 10, 2016. (“Kwara Grand Kadi Muhammad retires, July 10”, National Pilot, Thursday, June 9, 2016, p.5)

Public Notice

Ø In an advertorial, the Media Trust Limited has invited qualified female medical students of the University of Ilorin, to apply for its 2016/2017 Academic Session Scholarship Award.

Ø An opinion article written by an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, Muyiwa Kazeem, has been published. (“Why the rumour contractors in Kwara must backtrack”, National Pilot, Thursday, June 9, 2016, p.6) Ø A group photograph of some members of staff of the National Pilot Newspaper and members of the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), University of Ilorin chapter, during an excursion visit to the newspaper’s corporate office, has been published. (National Pilot, Thursday, June 9, 2016, p.8)

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By Prof.J.F.A.Owoeye

Dear esteemed readers, you are all welcome to the maiden edition of this column in the University bulletin. The purpose is to enlighten you on your eyes, how it works, disease states and what you should do to keep the eyes functioning optimally. In the interim, feature articles will appear fortnightly in this bulletin under the above heading and readers would be free to ask questions by sending text messages to the mobile number provided below.

The structure of the eye

he eye, the main organ of sight, is not a completely spherical structure (even though it's often referred to as the eyeball). It is about 22-24mm in diameter. The eye has a number of parts, some of which are listed below (and shown in the diagram): Cornea - a clear, transparent part of the eye Conjunctiva - a thin membrane covering the inner part of the eyelids, the front of the eye, other than the cornea. rays and help us focus light on the back of the eye. Sclera - the white part of the eye on A clear fluid called Aqueous which the six muscles that move each humour, is found behind the cornea eye are attached. (in front) and the lens (behind). The change in the dynamics of this fluid is Iris - this is the pigmented part of the a major cause of irreversible eye that gives the eye its colour. Thus, blindness. a brown or blue iris would give the The parts of the eye mentioned above individual a brown or blue eye are seen at the front of the eye (when respectively. It is the colour of the iris we look at the mirror), where the tears that gives the wrong assumption that form a protective shield. the cornea is black / brown. The parts mentioned below are located more interiorly, within the Pupil - a circular opening in the iris. It eye. controls how much light enters the eye. The pupil becomes small in Vitreous - this lies behind the lens, in bright light and gets bigger in dark the middle of the eye. It is jelly-like in environment to allow more light to nature and also transparent like the enter the eye. The size of the pupil cornea and lens mentioned above. could also be made smaller or wider The vitreous allows light to pass by instillation of eye drops. directly (it does not bend rays of light) from the lens to the back of the Lens - lies behind the iris and the eye called retina. pupil. It is a transparent structure like It's worth mentioning here, that the the cornea mentioned above. The lens loss of transparency by the cornea, and the cornea bend (refract) light lens or vitreous are major causes of

blindness. These would be addressed in subsequent issues of the bulletin. Retina - lines the inside of the eyes. It's like the film of a photo camera. The retina consists of light sensitive cells which convert light into electrical impulses. The image of a properly focused object should fall on the retina to give a sharp, clear vision. Within the retina is an extra-sensitive area called the macula. It is responsible for the eyes' sharp vision. Optic nerve - this is located behind the eyes. It carries the electrical impulses from the retina to the brain where the image on the retina is processed, thus making us actually "see" with our brain. The eye is delicately and wonderfully made. The loss of its function is a major cause of socio-economic dislocation all over the world, often as a result of ignorance on the symptoms of an eye disease, what to do and where to seek help. Wouldn't you rather keep a date with us on this column? Keep your eyes healthy and keep the questions coming. *Prof. Owoeye, a Consultant Ophthalmologist, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), can be reached on: +234-81-69969576 (SMS ONLY), or through email: owoeye.jfa@unilorin.edu.ng or foluowoeye@gmail.com

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by Kunle Akogun

Of research breakthroughs and official lethargy Last Monday (June 6, 2016), your weekly companion, Unilorin Bulletin reported the scientific breakthrough by Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, whose research endeavour has led to the discovery of a substance that could be used to rescue the environment of the country's oil producing areas from the menace of oil spillage and save their waters from perennial pollution. This is another invention from the stable of the Better-by-far institution, the University of Ilorin. According to the report, the invention, which was patented in 2005, “has the property of selectively picking up oil and organics and leaving the water intact." If faithfully deployed by the Federal Government, it is also capable of conserving substantial amount of foreign exchange for the country, thereby contributing to the muchneeded reflation of the nation's wonky economy. This feat by the renowned Professor of Chemical Engineering and immediate past Vice-Chancellor of AlHikmah University, Ilorin, is highly commendable and deserves the support of all relevant government agencies to ensure its prompt adoption as a major equipment for cleaning up the oil-soaked environment of the country's Niger Delta Region. Indeed, in saner climes, where concern for the people's welfare and interest of the national economy are uppermost in the minds of the leaders, Prof. Abdulkareem's 11-year old invention would have, by now, become a major instrument in the government's avowed determination to make the heavily polluted environment of the oil producing states a little more conducive for flora and fauna. Although Prof. Abdulkareem's invention was duly recognized and acknowledged by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 2005 with the conferment of the nation's “Best Researcher of the Year's Award” on him, it is quite disheartening that no serious effort had been made by government since then, until recently, to adopt this great scientific breakthrough that is capable of helping to douse part of the political tensions in the South-south as a result of government's neglect of the region's environmental welfare. The report that the Muhammadu Buhari administration is showing some interest towards adopting the product for its oil-spill clean-up campaign is, however, heart-warming. Feelers from the Office of the Vice President indicated that after years of foot-dragging, the Federal Government might have started giving serious consideration to the use of the local oil spill management product. This renewed enthusiasm on the part of the government should be commended by all lovers of this country. For, it is an indication of the Buhari government's commitment to the local content mantra. And apart from

satisfying our local needs at reasonable cost, the product also has the potential of becoming a veritable foreign exchange earner for the country. There are already indications that some African countries like Ghana and Sudan have already shown interest in embracing the product for oil spill management in their respective countries. This is one research breakthrough that should not be allowed to gather dust on the dingy shelf of some unwilling MDA official. All efforts should be geared towards making its adoption a reality, especially at this moment when the Federal Government is showing a renewed commitment towards tackling oil spillage in the country through the use of local resources. Town & Gown congratulates Prof. AbdulKareem on this ground-breaking discovery, which is capable of not only solving one of the nagging environmental challenges facing the country's oil producing areas but also catapulting Nigeria into the league of net foreign exchange earners from non-oil products. We also congratulate the management of the University of Ilorin for providing the enabling environment for researchers to operate, flourish and come up with useful innovations. To be sure, the glory of this innovation is as much for the researcher as it is for the University! Adieu, 'Prof. Digital Alhaji' The death, in the early hours of last Monday (June 6, 2016), of Mr. Yekeen Olanrewaju Abioye, the Kwara State Correspondent of The Union newspaper came as a rude shock to many of his colleagues. Fondly called “Professor” by his friends, the late Mr. Abioye would not miss any opportunity to pontifically introduce himself at media assignments as “Digital Alhaji”. The demise of this affable and hardworking journalist, with whom I had worked at the old Herald newspaper in the 90's, is a personal loss to me. The tour of journalistic duties had also taken both of us to Lagos and Port Harcourt at one time or the other. He was one of the media bulwarks of the University of Ilorin since I left journalism for the ivory tower. So, his death at this point in time is particularly painful. While commiserating with the family and professional colleagues of the late Mr. Abioye on this sad loss, Town & Gown urges all to take solace in the fact that the deceased did his best for humanity through the Pen profession. May the Almighty Allah grant his soul a peaceful repose and may He give his wife, children, relations and friends the fortitude to bear the loss. Adieu, my Digital Alhaji!

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