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Unilorin set for another round of accreditation exercise By Kunle Akogun

o fewer than 32 academic programmes, spread across eight Faculties in the University of Ilorin, are due for accreditation for which different teams are expected on August 14 from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the relevant professional bodies. The concerned Faculties are: Pharmaceutical Sciences, all the six programmes; Environmental Sciences, all the five programmes; Management Sciences, three programmes (Marketing, Accounting and Business Administration); Social Sciences, two programmes (Social Work and Psychology); Engineering and Technology, two programmes (Water Resources & Environmental Engineering and Materials & Metallurgical Engineering); Education, three programmes (Social Science Education, Science Education and Agricultural Education); as well as Veterinary Medicine, all the 10 programmes. (Contd. on page 3)

In This Edition Unilorin team wins maiden ANA/ Yusuf Ali Literary contest p.3 Corporate Affairs plans bi-monthly training seminar for staff p.5 PG students donate hardware, software tools to Computer Science Dept p.6 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8 Town&Gown: Unilorin/NLNG: a partnership that works p.12

The newly completed Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Unilorin Veterinary Teaching Hospital ready By Adeyinka Ademuyiwa

he University of Ilorin Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UIVTH) at Sabo Oke, Ilorin, is ready for commissioning. Already, surgery is being carried out on animals and staffing has started. The Director of UIVTH, Prof Emmanuel Olugbenga Oyedipe told Unilorin Bulletin in his office last Friday (July 15, 2016) that work has reached advanced stage in the complex, adding that what remains is the continuous supply of equipment and machinery. According to Prof. Oyedipe, “the University of Ilorin management has done very well providing resources to put together this facility”. He said, “One thing that encourages management to embrace this project is the planning put in place at the on-set. The management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), who is one of us, being a Professor of Veterinary Medicine himself, saw that we had a good plan”. (Contd. on page 3)

Unilorin ASUU acquires plots of land for members By Fatima Abubakre

he University of Ilorin Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has launched a land acquisition scheme for its members. The Chairman of the Union, Dr Usman Adebimpe Raheem, who disclosed this last Friday (July 15, 2016) at a special

congress of the Union, said that the initiative is in collaboration with the University management. According to Dr. Raheem, the scheme is designed to encourage the academic staff members to have their own houses close to the University campus. (Contd. on page 4) Dr. Raheem

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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 Dean, Phamaceutical Sciences, Prof. A. Agunu (standing), briefing the Vice-Chancellor and members of his entourage during the pre-accreditation facility tour last Wednesday

The Dean, Management Sciences, Prof. Jackson Olujide (standing), briefing the Vice-Chancellor and members of his entourage

The Dean of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. S. F. Ambali (standing), briefing the Vice-Chancellor and members of his entourage

Members of the Unilorin Webometric Ranking Committee with the Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. Badmas Yusuf (2nd right) and other top officials during their visit to the school recently

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The Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Prof. N. B. Tanimowo (in white attire), briefing the Vice-Chancellor and members of his entourage

The Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof. A. A. Adegoke (standing), briefing the Vice-Chancellor and members of his entourage

The Director, University of Ilorin Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Prof. Emmanuel Oyedipe (first right), welcoming the Vice-Chancellor and members of his entourage to the hospital premises

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, and members of his entourage after the pre-accreditation facility tour of Faculties last Wednesday

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32 programmes for accreditation soon In preparation for the accreditation exercise, the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), led members of his management team on a facility tour of the various Faculties last Wednesday (July 13, 2016) to assess their level of preparedness. During the visit, Prof. Ambali and members of his entourage held discussions with the various Deans and Heads of the relevant

Departments. The Vice-Chancellor assured the Deans that the University administration was behind them and urged them to do everything humanly possible to make sure that they scale through the accreditation exercise. With the Vice-Chancellor on the tour were the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services),

Prof. Y. A. Abdulkareem; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. G. Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi; the Bursar, represented by the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Ogunbiyi; the Director of Works, Engr. Mobolaji Sanni; and the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Abayomi Omotesho, among other top officials.

UIVTH ready for commissioning The UIVTH complex comprises an Avian Clinic, Fish Clinic, Small Animal Clinic, Wild Life Clinic, Large Animal Clinic including Equine Clinic for horses, and Ruminants Clinic for large animals like cattle and small ones. It also has specialized clinics separately for surgery, medical group, laboratory investigations, Xray and imagery, Necropsy or post

mortem and Pharmacy. The Professor of Theriogenology (the science of reproduction in animals which deals with production and management of reproductive animals) disclosed that 85 percent of the work is already completed. “What is left is instrumentation, that is, equipment supplies, equipment for laboratories

and the clinics”, he disclosed, explaining that “the more modern the equipment, the more precise and accurate the diagnosis”. Prof. Oyedipe recalled that “in time past, professionals use Xray but now digital machines are employed for diagnosis that give comprehensive, detailed, accurate and precise results”. (Contd. on page 4)

Unilorin team wins maiden ANA/ Yusuf Ali Literary contest By Mubarak Oladosu

200 level English Education student, Sekinat Aminu Jatto, and a 200 level Chemistry student, Naimat Bisola Raji, brought glory to the University of Ilorin last Thursday (July 14, 2016) by presenting the winning poems and literature reviews at the maiden edition of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)/Yusuf Ali Literary Competition for Tertiary Educational Institution Students in Kwara State. Speaking at the event, which was held at the Africa People's Hall of the Mustapha Akanbi Foundation, Ilorin, the Kwara State Commissioner for Education, Engr. Isa Yeketi, congratulated ANA and Barrister Yusuf Ola-Olu Ali for their laudable philanthropic service to Nigeria and urged the two partners to continue with the annual literary enlightenment for Nigerian youths. The Commissioner, who was represented by Mrs. Susan Oyetunde, also felicitated with the

winners of the competition and urged Nigerian youths to empower themselves by taking advantage of the many lessons and skills, which were displayed at the event. Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Kwara State Chapter, Col. Oladele Babajamu (rtd), noted that the literary competition, which is held across Nigeria, had involved secondary schools in previous years but the organisers decided to take the event to tertiary institutions this year. While announcing the results, the Moderator, Dr. (Mrs.) Cecelia Etche, noted that the winners emerged on account of the quality of their presentation, having rated their diction, pronunciation, comportment, confidence, delivery and audience participation in addition to the quality of their poems. Speaking with Unilorin Bulletin after collecting her prize, Sekinat Jatto disclosed that she felt

fulfilled representing the University of Ilorin and even more fulfilled by clinching the first prize, with her poem, entitled “A state in wilderness”. Her team-mate, Naimat Raji, who presented a poem, entitled “Our lives before now”, said that she felt really honoured to represent the better by far University and winning the literary contest even though she is a Science student. The second prize was won by Kwara State Polytechnic, represented by the trio of Ayinla Adams, Endurance Odion and Alafiatayo Olaitan of Mass Communication Department. Yahya Olohuntoyin and Okeke Maureen led the five-man team of the Kwara State College of Education, which won the third place while the team from the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, led by Muhammed Baidoh, won the fourth prize.

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Unilorin ASUU members hail Raheem-led exco’s vision

( Contd. from front page ) While announcing to the gathering that the leadership of the union had earlier embarked on an assessment visit to the land, which he disclosed was about ten minutes drive or less from the Works Unit, Dr Raheem said, “As salary-earners, we are not able to save too much but at the same time, we must be able to acquire something. With the national events in terms of the economic austerity that we are going through, I know that majority of our people will like to be very close to where they work and that is why we think we should leverage on that advantage and capture our University neigbourhood.” He disclosed that the Union Executive “approached the University to kindly give us some loan to purchase that land and the University in principle agreed to do so, and part of the process is to compile the names of subscribers.” Noting that the response from members of the Union has been “overwhelming and unprecedented”, Dr. Raheem said, “I must confess that we had 465 plots of 100x50 to give to members, but even as at yesterday (Thursday), we already have over 800 plots subscribed. This is impressive”. He added, “We told you it would be first come, first served, but the Executive met over this and concluded that it is not going to be acceptable to disadvantage anybody and so we want to hold it on and ask people that are still interested to submit so that we would possibly expand what we already have in mind to get”. The Chairman further stated

that the land would have been allocated but for other value addition procedures that are presently ongoing. According to him, “It is not going to be fit as educated people and matured minds to allocate land to people when there is no layout design, or road, so that in the future, people's lands will not be taken up by road construction; therefore we engaged the services of a surveyor and we deliberately used the offices of the Surveyor-General of the state just in case there are issues on the land, and he has confirmed that there are no issues and that the owner is the person that is selling it; So, we are assured that there is not going to be litigation in the future”. In separate remarks, members commended the leadership of the Union for its transparency and for championing their welfare. Mr Bola Salami of the Department of Surveying and GeoInformatics, who lauded the interactive forum, said, “It is a very commendable achievement and I am very proud to be an academic staff of the University of Ilorin. It shows the level of commitment to the welfare of staff of the University.” M r S a l a m i , h o w e v e r, canvassed the use of professionals within the University for some of the mapping-out activities on the land, saying, “We would like to take our students there as cost effective labour; they learn from the practice. We have a lot of survey instruments in the Department and the University is not allowing us to take some of these instruments outside the University gate and from what you are doing, we

could have been using some of the exercise and instruments as a field practical for the students, instead some people are being invited from outside to do the job; we can do the job free of charge as long as our students learn from it.” A n o t h e r L e c t u r e r, D r. Babamale, also appreciated “the genuine advancement towards making life better for the people. God will bless you for that.” He, however, opined that members should not be allowed to own more than two plots of land. Dr Jimoh Yusuf of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning said, “If we are able to acquire this, it is going to be on record for life and it is going to be written in history that you did this for us and once housing problem is solved for any individual, I think psychologically, physiologically, every problem has been solved.” Also, in his remarks, the immediate past Chairman of the Union, Prof. AbdulRasheed Adeoye, noted that talks with the administration on the acquisition of the land started during his tenure, saying, “Today it is becoming a reality; I commend you and I appreciate you totally the entire congressmen and women.” Other members of the ASUU Executive Committee present at the congress were the Vice-Chairman, Dr A.S. Kasum; the Secretary General, Dr. (Mrs.) M.A.Y. Lewu; the Assistant. Secretary General, Dr M. A. Akanmu; the Treasurer, Dr. R. G. Jimoh; the Financial Secretary, Dr (Mrs.) E. F. Owolabi, and the Auditor, Dr (Mrs.) B. F. Ibrahim.

UIVTH Director commends VC for support (Contd. from page 3) The Director, who had earlier worked at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, and was instrumental to the establishment of a Veterinary Teaching Hospital in that University, stated that “that is in no way near this one”. He said, “When I came here, I had the opportunity to deliver my dream of what a Veterinary Hospital should look like and I had a willing

partner in the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ambali.” Prof. Oyedipe said, “The vision for this place is to have the best crop of trained Veterinarians, capable of meeting challenges of controlling diseases of animals including those that have implications for human and environmental welfare. We hope to create a link with practitioners on the field who are the ones in direct

contact with users of our services for the efficient delivery of veterinary services in the catchment areas of the University of Ilorin, which are basically contiguous states to Kwara State”. He thanked the University management for the support and encouragement the veterinary hospital has been receiving.

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Corporate Affairs plans bi-monthly training seminar for staff By Fatima Abubakre

s part of efforts towards improving the capacity of its staff members, the Directorate of Corporate Affairs (DCA), University of Ilorin, is set to commence a bi-monthly Training Seminar Series, the maiden edition of which is expected to hold in September 2016. This was part of the outcomes of the deliberations at the July edition of the Directorate's monthly meeting held last Tuesday, (July 12, 2016) at the DCA Conference Room. T h e D e p u t y D i r e c t o r, Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, disclosed that the bi-

monthly training seminar series would involve staff members from the Bulletin section as well as the Unilorin FM radio unit of the Directorate, adding that it will greatly assist in developing skills that are centrally relevant to the workplace. A five-member Committee was thereafter set up to coordinate the training seminar series. The Committee comprises two staff members from the Bulletin unit and two staff members from the Unilorin Radio while the Chief Confidential Secretary in the Directorate, Mrs. Comfort Ijagbemi, will serve as Secretary to the Committee. Both Mr. Yinka Ademuyiwa and Mr. Mubarak

Oladosu were nominated as members to represent the Bulletin section of the Directorate while Mr. Idris Alooma and Miss Bimbo Durojaiye will represent the radio unit. In his remarks at the meeting, a member of the Committee, Mr Yinka Ademuyiwa, who observed that no knowledge is lost, said the training sessions will be beneficial to thestaff members as it w o u l d a l s o a ff o r d t h e m t h e opportunity to learn from each other thereby enhancing our work productivity.

Ayanda seeks attitudinal change to agriculture By Oyindamola Ajayi

he Chairman of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), Kwara State Chapter, Dr. Ibrahim Ayanda, has advised students to change the negative impression about agriculture, and also look for areas of agriculture they can venture into so as to reduce the unemployment rate in the nation. Dr. Ayanda gave this advice at the University of Ilorin recently while delivering his opening address at the 2 n d Quiz Competition organised for secondary school students. The ASAN Chairman said that the Association sought to “increase knowledge, educate and convince the students on the employment generation potentials of Animal Husbandry enterprises”, adding that the long term goal is to “stimulate the interest of the youths, capture them young as entrepreneur in Animal husbandry enterprise and replace the old or dead livestock producers”. Dr. Ayanda lamented that youth employment has reached an epidemic proportion in the country,

saying, “It is currently one of the most serious issues challenging social development”. He noted that “petroleum is no longer a reliable commodity for economic development, Animal Husbandry enterprises such as poultry, piggery, and livestock are some of the ventures with great potential for sustainable youth employment. There is no other sub-sector of agriculture that has as much potential to curb youth unemployment and jump-start economic development like livestock”. The don then urged the youths to change the negative stereotype about agriculture by not seeing it as an unprofitable, dirty, or a profession meant for the poor, but rather as a profitable venture with very high potential of improving the economy of the country. He added that if the negative impression can be eradicated and agriculture is taken seriously, livestock sub-sector alone will employ up to 25 percent of the 70 percent work force employed in the agricultural sector. The Chairman appreciated

the University authority for the support given to ASAN, and also for providing the venue for the quiz competition. He enjoined all the youths and participants to take maximum advantage of the event as it will help to broaden their knowledge of agriculture. Prizes were later presented to the four best schools out of the nine secondary schools that participated in the quiz competition. Dr. Ayanda presented the first prize to Cornerstone International Secondary School, while Dr. (Mrs) Ogunbosoye presented the second prize to Floral College. Muslim Model College and Abdulaziz Attah Memorial College took the third and fourth positions respectively. Other schools that participated in the quiz competition were Olokuta Secondary School; Government Day Secondary School, Tanke; Government Day Secondary School, Kulende; Senior Secondary School, Danialu and Omowumi Memorial College.

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PG students donate hardware, software tools to Computer Science Dept By Fatima Abubakre

s part of their contributions to their alma mater, the 2015/2016 set of Masters Students of the Department of Computer Science, University of Ilorin, has set up a configuration of wireless intranet network and created a Computer Based Test (CBT) software for the Department's Laboratory by putting their theoretical knowledge into practical use for the overall benefit of the University. At a training workshop on Networking and CBT Apps organised by the students, which held at the Computer Science Laboratory, the students donated the hardware and software equipment used in the course of the project to the Department. The students, who took turns to speak on the network and CBT Apps presentations, highlighted the added advantages built into the software and the enhanced security features of the CBT software. Speaking at the event, the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Prof. A. Oluwade, said that the students' project was in line with the vision of the Department, which has already put in place the Consultancy, Laboratory and Apps Development Committee headed by Dr Bajeh. According to him, the Committee is saddled with “seeking for consultancy, bringing forth ideas relating to laboratory and apps

development.” Prof. Oluwade said, “The general purpose of universities mainly centres on how we can bring forth the products of our research, teaching, research and community development, and what we have witnessed today falls in line with that and we are very appreciative of the students. We want to commend the entire M. Sc students for this brilliant presentation, and of course, their Course Coordinator, Dr. (Mrs.) Mabayoje”. He added that through the Department and the Committee, the students involved in the programme will be supported to participate in competitions both nationally and internationally. While noting that the Department was making effort to establish a hardware laboratory, the Head of Department disclosed that some of the items donated by the Master's students were already listed for purchase in anticipation of the start-up of the hardware laboratory. In her remarks, the lecturer of Data Communication and Networking, Dr. (Mrs.) Mabayoje, said, “We just want them (Master's students) to be more practicallyoriented”. According to her, the customized computer-based software created by the students was relevant because it will allow lecturers to conduct their own tests and examinations within the Department as desired therebysaving time and

stress rather than depending on the Central CBT provided by the University, which was set up solely for examination purposes. A former Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Communication and I n f o r m a t i o n S c i e n c e s , D r. Babatunde, who lauded the effort as the first of its kind in the Department, praised the efforts of the course coordinator and the students for the successful implementation of the project. S i m i l a r l y, t h e Chairman of the Consultancy, Laboratory and Apps Development Committee, Dr Bajeh, who observed that “the Course Coordinator had thrown up a challenge with this pace”, commended the students for the wonderful presentations and for covering a lot of work within a relatively short period. Speaking on behalf of the students, Mr. Mubarak Sulaiman thanked their lecturers and the laboratory technologists for their support towards the success of the project implementation and training Workshop. Present at the Workshop were the former Head of the Department of Computer Science, Dr R.G Jimoh; Heads of the Departments of Mass Communication and Information and Communication Science; Dr Mrs Saudat Abdulbaqi and Mrs. R. Oyekunle.

Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT) MRC/DFID African Research Leader Scheme 2016/2017

he Medical Research Council, UK/Department for International Development, UK African Research Leader Scheme 2016/2017 invites applications for the prestigious African Research Leader awards aimed at strengthening research leadership across sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). In its bid to help tailor a common vision for African Research

leaders, applications are especially invited from exceptionally talented “rising star” with a high quality research programme on key health issues pertinent to SSA, employed in research-conducive academic African institutions that have firm partnership with UK partner institution, where the principal investigator must be based. Closing date is 14th

September, 2016. For further details, please visit: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/bro wse/mrc-dfid-african-researchleader-scheme/ Signed Prof. B. S. ALABI Director

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Merit Awards Committee Call for Nomination for the Researcher of the 2015/2016 Academic Session

GUIDELINES FOR SCORING pplications are welcome from members of academic staff to compete for the 1. Maximum points award of Researchers of the obtainable = 50 2015/2016 Academic Session. In case of joint Interested staff should apply using authorship, 100% the following guidelines: marks may be 1.0 List all article/journal awarded to the lead publications, including author, other coonline publications, between authors will earn July 2013 and June 2016 70% each. (three years). 2. A maximum of 5 1.1 If an article is accepted for Points each for any publication, the manuscript two (2) types of or galley proof (if available) recognitions (e.g. and the letter of acceptance, Head of the should be submitted. Departments, Dean, 1.2 If the date of publication Director, etc.) listed on the letter of Maximum acceptance is beyond the recognition points end of the period under obtainable = 10 consideration, it will not be accepted for inclusion. 3. Maximum points for 1.3 Fifteen (15) copies of research grants are updated curriculum vitae 40 according to the highlighting the following: underlisted i. List of academic permutations: recognitions/distincti (a) Cluster of Faculties in ons or fellowship Sciences for Grants awards during the period (July 2013 June 2016). · 1,000 –4,999 USD attracts 5 ii. List of new grant(s) points won during the · 5,000 – 9,999 USD attracts period under 10 points consideration (July · 10,000 – 19,999 USD 2013 – June 2016) attracts 15 points with letters of the · 20,000- 29,999 USD attracts award in which the 20 points grant(s) amount · 30,000 – 39,999 USD is/are stated. attracts 25 points 1.4 Fifteen (15) spiral-bound · 40,000 – 49,999 USD copies of all publications attracts 30 points and documents listed in · 50,000 – and above USD paragraphs 1.0-1.3 above attracts 40 points are to be submitted. (b) Cluster of Faculties in Humanities for Grants · 1,000 – 2,499 USD attracts

5 points · 2,500 – 4,999 USD attracts 10 points · 5,000 - 7,499 USD attracts 15 points · 7,500 - 9,999 USD attracts 20 points · 10,000 – 12,499 USD attracts 25 points · 12,500 - 14,999 USD attracts 30 points · 15,000 – and above attracts 40 points 2 When a grant is awarded to more than one investigator, the role of each investigator will be weighed in awarding marks as follows: · Principal Investigator: 100% of the maximum marks allotted. · Other Investigator: 70% of the maximum marks allotted. Overall minimum score required for the award of the Researcher of the Session will be 70%. Deans are required to assess submissions and nominate one (1) faculty staff in their faculties using the parameters established. (Assessment sheet is attached). The nomination should be accompanied with a citation (electronic and hard copies) and should reach the Merit Awards Committee latest by Friday 29th July, 2016. Deans should ensure the faculty staff are duly informed and comply with the deadline of Friday 29th July, 2016. Signed Mrs. H.A. Adi Secretary

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 8 to 14 July, 2016 RECEIPTS Transcript Scroll Order of Proceeding Academic Gown Online Payment Overpayment Student I D Card Staff I.D. Card Others Clinic Registration Fitness Change of Course Form Ilorin Business School Application fees T/Shirt Alumni Refund Mufflar Admin Late Registration Institute of Education Application fee Verification of result Total Receipts for the Period PAYMENT: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS : Cretofit Concept Ltd Supply of Furniture for Researchers Lodge Alhaji Ajiboye Olawepo Enterprises Maintenance of Lawns and Grounds Zone 14 Nijalats Nig Ltd Supply of Sienna Space Bus to Postgraduate Schools Fasman Enterprises Renovation of Sockaway and Damage parts of Building no 67 Jalala Estate. Degbane engineering ltd Construction of Proposed Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Certs 03 Bama Associates Consultancy Services Bitto Nig Ltd Consultancy Services Pasekhame and Sons Repair of Outlet control valve at senior staff Quarter Overhead water. Pasekhame and Sons Replacement of Overhead water pump control starter at Senate Building Cretofit Concept Ltd Supply and Installation of Furniture for Researcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accommodation Lodges OTHER PAYMENTS: Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Purchase Advances Various Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of Petrol for running COMSIT Programmes NIPOST Postal Services Kwara State Central Revenue Collection Account Part Payment on Payee Arrears Unilorin Press Printing of File and Sheet Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of petrol and Oil Works,Bursary and Official Cars Unilorin Press Production of Vourchers, Headed Papers, Hand Book,Record Book and Stationeries Total TSA Charges Total Payments for the Period

AMOUNT (? ) 295,001.05 13,600.00 20,100.00 14,500.00 7,000.00 2,300.00 7,000.00 3,700.00 20,000.00 2,500.00 10,000.00 65,000.00 250,000.00 5,950.00 2,500.00 306,300.00 900.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 105,000.00 3,500.00 ? 1,138,851.05

22,525.00 1,309,444.34 2,750,000.00 16,510.00 10,032,193.15 281,857.46 282,513.71 18,375.00 19,000.00 38,400.00 13,569,299.22 6,094,306.50 66,150.00 64,004.00 33,068.50 15,000,000.00 105,840.00 463,594.00 3,010,245.76 28,875.00 ? 53,206,201.64

Signed A. S. YUSUF FCA Bursar

New Appointment Name Dr. W.O. Raji

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Appointment Assistant Director, Laboratory-To-Product Centre

Effective Date With immediate effect

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Ø The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Ishaq Ajimobi, and the Speaker of the Kwara state House of Assembly, Hon. Ali Ahmed, have condemned the brutal killing of an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, who was also a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, late Hon. Gideon Aremu. (“Oyo lawmaker murdered few days to his PhD convocation”, The Sun, Sunday, July 3, 2016, p.5) Ø In his keynote address at the commissioning of the Engineering Research Laboratory Centre donated to the University of Ilorin by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Babs Omotowa, said that the company had reduced gas flaring in the country from 65 percent to 20 percent. (“Gas flaring reduced from 65 to 20 percent-NLNG”, The Herald, Sunday, July 10, 2016, p.2; See also, “Blame Nigeria's failure on engineering, says Ambali”, National Pilot, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.19; “NLNG has reduced gas flaring to 20 percent, says MD”, The Nation, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.7; “ LNG invests $12m in six varsities”, Vanguard, Saturday, July 9, 2016, p.43; “Nigeria not among top gas flaring countries-NLNG”, The Punch, Saturday, July 9, 2016, p.54; “Gas flaring down to 20% says NLNG MD”, The Business Report, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.30; “Nigeria not among top gas flaring countries-NLNG”, Blueprint, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.33; “NLNG launches $2m Engineering centre in University of Ilorin”, Today Online, Tuesday, July 12, 2016; “NLNG Launches N700m Engineering Research Centre at Unilorin”, Nigeria Today Online, Tuesday, July 12, 2016;“Nigeria no longer top gas flaring nation …Has reduced flares from 65 to 20%”, The Tide News Online, Monday, July 11, 2016 “Thrills and frills of commissioning of $2m NLNG/Unilorin Engineering Centre”, The Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, p.14; “NLNG launches $2m engineering centre in Ilorin”, Daily Trust, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, p.26; “NLNG launches $2m engineering centre in Ilorin University”, National Mirror, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, p.36; “NLNG's $2m centre for UNILORIN”, The Nation, Thursday, July 14, 2016, p.35; “NLGN commissions $2m engineering centre to aid research, training”, The Guardian, Thursday, July 14, 2016, p.25; “NLNG boosts UNILORIN with $2m research centre”, National Mirror, Thursday, July 14, 2016, p.30; “NLNG invest $12m to boost research, engineering in six varsities”, Thisday, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, p.39; “NLNG inaugurates $2m engineering centre”, The Punch, Thursday, July 14, 2016, p.32; “NLNG invests $12m on engineering technology in six varsities”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, July 14, 2016, p.19) Ø A photograph of the representative of the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahamed, Alhaji Musa Yeketi; Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali; the Managing Director, of NLNG, Mr. Babs Omotowa, and others shortly after the commissioning of the Engineering Research Centre donated to the University of Ilorin by the NLNG, has been published.

(National Pilot, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.5) Ø An exclusive interview with the former ViceChancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem, has been published. (“My political ambition in Kwara - Professor Oba”, National Pilot, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.16) Ø Speaking at the end of Ramadan fast get together organised by Malam Yusuf Ali (SAN) for members of the Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has urged members of the group not to relent in their efforts. (“Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN) warns against 'fight to finish' syndrome ...As MMWG lauds Prof. Oloyede”, The Herald, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.7) Ø In his address at the recent graduation ceremony of the Nigeria Army Education Corps (NAEC) Officers Executive Management Course at Sobi Cantonment, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed the reason whythe University is always the most subscribed institution in the country, with a total of 103, 238 applicants this year. (“Why most admission seekers prefer Unilorin Ambali”, The Herald, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.16) A photograph of the Sub-Dean, Faculty of Ø Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Dr. Lukman Azeez, and other guests during a seminar recently organised by the Faculty, has been published. (The Herald, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.16) Ø In his remarks at the commissioning ceremony of a $2m Engineering Research Centre donated to the University of Ilorin by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), the Vice-Chancellor of the institution Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that a speed limit monitor device invented by the Faculty of Engineering of the institution will soon be unveiled. (“UNILORIN, FRSC to unveil speed limiter”, Blueprint, Monday, July 11, 2016, p.7; See also, “Unilorin, FRSC to unveil new speed limit monitors”, The Herald, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, p.16) Ø While addressing the media men on the recent crises that broke out in Jebba town, the spoke person of community, Chief Jeyeola Omotosho, has disclosed that the remains of the victims had since been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital for autopsy. (“Obaship fracas: Kwara community fingers deputy speaker, clerk”, Blueprint, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, p.14) Ø While speaking at a media interactive session, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that the institution is seeking approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to enable it admit more students in the forthcoming 2016/2017 academic session. (“UNILORIN asks NUC to increase admission quota”, National Mirror, Thursday, July 14, 2016, p.26)

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July 18, 2016

Unilorin Bulletin

By Prof.J.F.A.Owoeye

Dear readers, in the last edition, we discussed how the eye works (functions) and how to identify a defective vision (the main function of the eyes) through visual acuity (VA) assessment. VA assessment is fundamental to establishing a diagnosis in eye care services. It is a reference point to understanding how advanced a blinding disease is, and a measure of the effectiveness of our intervention. Thus, neither the eye care practitioner nor the patient should be tired of assessing the visual acuity, either a blinding disease is apparent or not.

hy may the eyes not function optimally or function at all? This situation is called blindness. Simply put, blindness occurs when the eyes cannot recognize objects (loss of form vision) or (colour blindness) or have difficulty in seeing at a particular time of the day especially at night (night blindness). Whereas, this definition may connote some degree of absoluteness, a legally blind person may only have a best corrected VA of 3/60 in either eye, i.e. the individual can only recognize an object at 3meters, an object that someone else with good vision would recognize at 60meters. Even though this individual would still recognize objects not farther than 3 meters away in either or both eyes, such an individual should not be given a driver's license (how many of such drivers we have, even driving high Executives, can only be imagined). Blindness could occur suddenly, involving one or both eyes, or could be a gradual process, involving one or both eyes. A sudden or gradual blindness could be with or without pain (eye ache). Blindness does not respect age, sex or race. A child could be born blind, and many of our actions and inactions could result in blindness. Majority of the causes of blindness is avoidable, either by prevention or timely cure. One of the commonest causes of blindness is due to red eye. A red eye occurs when an infection or an inflammatory process occur on or within the eyes. Regardless of the cause (infection or inflammation), a

Blindness red eye often is associated with pain, the degree of which depends on the pain threshold of the individual concerned; there is a reduced visual acuity (blurring of vision) in some cases; also, if an infective cause is entertained, there is an associated eye discharge. The nature of this eye discharge (quantity, stickiness) would depend on the type of organism (bacterial, viral, chlamydial or fungal) causing the infection. A common cause of red eye is epidemic haemorrhagic conjunctivitis, commonly called "Apollo infection ". The first outbreak of this viral conjunctivitis coincided with the Apollo space exploration (moon landing) of 1969. C l i n i c a l l y, i n A p o l l o infection, there is a generalized redness of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the outer part of the eye other than the cornea, and which also lines the inner part of the eyelids (please see the first edition of this write up). There is also an associated eye discharge, usually watery in nature. The pain (eye ache) severity varies, depending on the pain threshold of the individual. Some people will also experience gritty, sandy sensation on the eyes. However, vision, in an uncomplicated Apollo conjunctivitis is not (and should not be) impaired. The infection will take its normal course of between 1-2 weeks with or without any intervention. As a matter of fact, the intervention, medically, is to prevent a secondary bacterial infection as this may cause problems for the cornea which is responsible for about 60% of our ability to see.

Unfortunately, and sadly, this seemingly innocuous, potentially non-blinding infection is a very common cause of blindness in our environment. This is not unconnected with misconceptions and anecdotes about the disease, misuse of medications and application of other body fluids. Thus, it is not uncommon for a patient to say that he / she has used salt and sugar solution, battery electrolyte and breast milk to wash the face during an outbreak of Apollo infection. Use of urine (even infected with gonorrhea) is not uncommon in our environment here. These unwholesome practices have irreversibly cost people their vision in one or both eyes. It is important that, once an individual has any of the above mentioned symptoms and signs, even when there is no epidemic, DO NOT SELF-MEDICATE. If you must use anything at all, it should be clean water. You are to visit the nearest eye clinic for proper attention, maintain an utmost personal hygiene, no sharing of handkerchiefs or towels. If you must wipe off the eye discharge, use a disposable soft tissue p a p e r, d o n o t r e - u s e y o u r handkerchief as this may exercerbate the disease process. If you touched your eyes with your fingers, rinse it immediately to prevent a re-infection or inoculation with another microorganism. Blindness from Apollo conjunctivitis is highly avoidable. Till I come your way again, keep your eyes healthy and let the questions start coming.

July 18, 2016

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by Kunle Akogun

Unilorin/NLNG: a partnership that works

he recent commissioning of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited-funded Engineering Research Laboratory at the University of Ilorin is a veritable testament to the company's corporate determination and commitment to the building of a better society. It is also a monument to the fiducial transparency and managerial acumen of the University administration. A superb architectural masterpiece, the project has added colour and glitz to the ever transforming skyline of the better-by-far University. The Laboratory project, conceived in June 2014 and completed in a record two years, is one of such projects built by the NLNG in six Nigerian universities as part of the company's University Support Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at giving structured support to the development of research and scholarship in the country. Other beneficiaries of the $2 million each intervention in the construction and equipping of modern engineering laboratories are the University of Ibadan (representing the South-West Zone), the University of Port-Harcourt (SouthSouth), the University of Maiduguri (North-East), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (North-West) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (South-East). The University of Ilorin was picked from the North-Central Zone. Speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the six universities on June 20, 2014, the NLNG Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Babs Omotowa, explained that the beneficiary institutions were selected based on rankings by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other international bodies. The selection, according to the NLNG boss, was also dictated by the beneficiaries' long-standing contributions to the development of local capacity in Nigeria and their outstanding performance within each of the six geo-political zones in the country, especially in the area of engineering and technical education and the grooming of notable engineering luminaries who have contributed to national development. Going by the saying that “it takes excellence in one to recognize excellence in others”, it is a clear mark of the ingrained culture of excellence in NLNG that the University of Ilorin, among the selected six, was considered worthy of benefiting from this project that was conceived to develop Engineering Education capacity. The Nigeria LNG Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on May 17, 1989 to harness Nigeria's vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for export. The company's approach to corporate social responsibility is anchored on sustainability, stake-holding and partnership. During one of his project-monitoring visits to the

University in May this year, the NLNG Managing Director, Mr. Omotowa, explained that the project at the University of Ilorin would be the fourth to be commissioned by the company, having earlier commissioned those at the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Port Harcourt. Represented by the company's General Manager, External Relations, Dr. Kudo Eresia-Eke, the NLNG boss said that the company was “particularly impressed with the quality of the building”, adding, “I appreciate your high level of commitment and quality of the work done. The building stands out and that makes us proud”. Mr. Omotowa explained that the selection of the University of Ilorin for the location of the project was borne out of its antecedents as a top-ranking tertiary institution by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the set standards of other global ranking agencies. He noted that this is a testament to the way the University was being run. The NLNG boss disclosed that the University of Ilorin is always on the lips of members of the company's management team for several good reasons, assuring that the interaction between the two organisations would continue to blossom. To be sure, the superlative impression harboured by the management of the NLNG about the University of Ilorin will not be a surprise to any keen watcher of the rising profile of the institution in recent times. The University has come a long way when it comes to academic excellence. For the third consecutive year, Unilorin is the country's most subscribed University, as it attracts far more admission seekers than any other university in Nigeria. And, according to the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), with its admission quota shared among the 36 states of the federation, any investment in the University of Ilorin is an investment in the Nigerian youth. It is, therefore, a monument to its legendary commitment to the culture of excellence that the University was able to translate the generosity of the NLNG to a tangible project that would enhance Engineering education in the University. Indeed, through this project, the NLNG has proved that there are still some corporate entities in the country that are not entirely sucked in by the profit motive. The lesson to learn from the company's gesture is that it is desirable, indeed imperative, to plough back part of the profit garnered from legitimate business to the society. And for this reason, we congratulate the Nigeria LNG and urge other corporate bodies to emulate its gesture and support the educational development of the country.

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