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Ambali tasks new students on recipe for success

By Is'haq Babatunde

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has told the newly admitted students of the institution that they could ensure the realisation of their goals by obeying the rules and regulations of the University and shunning all social vices. Prof. Ambali, who gave the advice while addressing the fresh students during their matriculation ceremony last Friday (January 29, 2015), said, “My dear students, your successful sojourn in this University is based on two factors: doing what is right and eschewing what is wrong”. According to the ViceChancellor, “What is right includes being serious with your studies as well as obeying the rules and regulations of the University. What is wrong on the other hand includes violating the extant University rules and engaging in unbecoming conduct”. (Contd. on page 3)

Prof. Ambali addressing the matriculating students last Friday

Unilorin ASUU donates N3m to IDPs By Mustafa Abubakar

embers of the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have donated N3, 078,092.91 to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as part of their contributions to the efforts of the Federal Government to make lives bearable for the victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-eastern part of the country. (Contd. on page 4)

Dr. Adeoye, Unilorin ASUU Chairman

Unilorin Senate elects Abdulkareem new DVC By Is'haq Babatunde

he Senate of the University of Ilorin has elected Prof. Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC). The election, which was one of the highlights of the nd 252 Meeting of the University Senate, penultimate Thursday (January 21, 2016), is subject to confirmation by the University Council. The Professor of Education Management was, until his new appointment, the Director, Institute of Education (IOE), University of Ilorin. The DVC - designate, who was born to the family of Alhaji and Madam Lambe Abdulkareem on May 29, 1951, started his educational career at the Muslim Community Primary School, Ile Oluji, in the present Ondo State, in 1955. (Contd. on page 4) Prof. Abdulkareem EDITORIAL BOARD

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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A cross section of the new students of the University of Ilorin reading their Matriculation Oath last Friday

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The Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, addressing the new students during the 2015/2016 Matriculation ceremony last Friday

The Vice-Chairman, Unilorin ASUU, Dr. Lanre Ajibade (right), presenting a cheque of N3, 078,092.91 to the Director General, FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mallam Abbas Idriss, representing the Union's donation to the Internally Displaced Persons, last Tuesday

Dignitaries and participants at the workshop on the adaptation of operational manual for the North Central Network, held at the University of Ilorin last Tuesday

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji (left), presenting a souvenir to the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State, Mr. Abiodun Abdulkareem, during the Union Executive Council members' visit to the University last Wednesday

The wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) T. A. Ambali (right), presenting a gift to Mr. Marie-Joel Hode, the Special Merit Award winner at the passing out ceremony of the Linguistic Immersion Centre recently. Watching with keen interest is the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. A. Abdussalam

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Unilorin matriculates 11,057 new students Prof. Ambali told the 11,057 matriculating students that “the period between matriculation and graduation is short”. He counseled, “So, it is better you pick the race early so that you will reach your destination with success and happiness. In this regard, you should motivate and encourage yourselves. There is no one who can set a limit to your achievements except you”. The Vice-Chancellor, whose address was entitled, “Character and Learning”, further told the new students, “If you are target-driven and goaloriented, your average of four years in the University will lay a solid foundation for your future. Interestingly, the future is even now. Therefore, set your mind to excel and by the grace of God, excellence shall be yours”. He, however, pointed out that the University places a high premium on character “such that it even supercedes learning”, adding that “the University motto, “Probitas Doctrina”, or simply “character and learning”, emphasizes character because without character, all learning is futile”. Prof. Ambali, therefore, advised the fresh students to remain good ambassadors of their families and communities while also remaining steadfast and serious in carrying out their primary assignment, which is studying. The Vice Chancellor disclosed that a total number of 11,057 students were admitted by the institution this year out of the 103,000 candidates that applied to the University as First Choice in the 2015/2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). “I felicitate with you and your parents that you are able to make it despite all the odds of the examinations”, Prof. Ambali told the new students, saying, “You passed the O' Level examinations and you succeeded in the U n i f i e d Te r t i a r y M a t r i c u l a t i o n Examinations and the post-UTME screening. May you continue to succeed in your future endeavours.” The Vice-Chancellor, however, enjoined the new students to ensure that they make positive marks as they journey through the University. He said, “This institution offers you several opportunities to distinguish yourselves academically and otherwise. Some of

L-R: The Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi; the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Abayomi Omotesho; and the Deputy Registrar (ASS), Mrs. R. Okojie, during the 2015/2016 Matriculation ceremony last Friday you will become sports stars and write your names in gold. Some of you will also become entrepreneurs, applying part of what you learn profitably even while still in training. In all these, hard work, diligence and determination are required”. Urging the students to “remember God”, Prof. Ambali told them, “If you put God first, other things will fall in place and your efforts will be blessed”. A major highlight of the ceremony was the administering of the Matriculating Oath on the new students by the Registrar of the University, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, who also advised them to always abide by the rules and regulations of the University. Mr. Obafemi urged the new students to accord utmost respect to all dos and don'ts of the University and ensure they eschew all forms of illicit acts while facing their study squarely in their own interest. The occasion was attended by all Principal Officers of the University as well as the Deans of the various Faculties and Directors of Academic and nonacademic units. Earlier in the week, a three-day orientation programme was held for the freshers. In their separate lectures during

the programme, the University Chaplain and Deputy Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin, Dr. A. Ogunkunle and Dr Nasir Abdulsalam, respectively advised the students to be religiously tolerant and see themselves as one so as to live happily and peacefully on campus. In his own speech, Mr. Leke Owolabi, who represented the Chairman of the University Dress Code Committee, advised the students to strictly abide by the laws of the University, warning that stringent action would be taken against any student that violates any of the University rules and regulations. Mr. Owolabi urged the students to shun all anti-social behaviour such as cultism, examination malpractices, k eep in g b ad co mp an y, jo in in g unregistered associations on campus, indecent dressing, and engaging in physical combat, among other illicit acts. Other top University officials who also admonished the new students on good conduct included the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Adetayo Talabi; the Deputy Registrar, Academic Support Services, Mrs R. A. Okojie; and the representative of Chief Security Officer.

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With donation to IDPs, Unilorin blazes new trail – DG FEMA (Contd. from front page) Presenting a cheque for the amount to the Director General of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Abuja, Mallam Abbas G. Idriss, last Tuesday (January 26, 2016), the Vice-Chairman of the Union, Dr. Lanre. Ajibade, who represented the Chairman, Dr. AbdurRasheed Adeoye, said that the contribution formed the bulk of the voluntary one per cent contribution from the University lecturers' November 2015 salaries. It would be recalled that the members of the Unilorin Chapter of ASUU had, at their last October Congress, unanimously agreed to donate one per cent of their November 2015 salaries to the IDPs in the country as part of the Union's humanitarian assistance. The ASUU Vice-Chairman said that the donation was not a one-man idea but a unanimous decision of all the members of the Union at the University “to assist those afflicted due to the Boko Haram insurgence”. Dr. Ajibade said, “On October 27 this year, we met at our congress and asked ourselves what can we do to assist the IDPs, those children without fathers and mothers, those women without husbands, and on that premise, we asked ourselves that can we donate one per cent of our November salaries for the IDP and unanimously, it was adopted. That was how we harvested the N3, 078, 092.91 we are donating today.” Pointing out that “this is not the first time the ASUU of the University of Ilorin will be doing this”, the ASUU leader disclosed that “in 2011 during the Tsunami earthquake in Haiti that rendered so many homeless, we donated one per cent of our salaries to the victims. But today’s donation is very significant to us. It is not from our check-off dues”. On what the Union has done in the past in terms of community services, the Vice-Chairman said that Unilorin ASUU is the first to build students' hostel, adding that it has also built a shopping mall for the use of the people of the University community. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the IDPs, the Director General, FCT Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA), Abuja, Mallam Abbas Idriss, commended the ASUU, for coming all the way from Ilorin “to identify with us and the IDPs within the FCT”, adding, “It is indeed a big effort from your own end to have taken that step and it is really gratifying to hear that Unilorin ASUU is really concerned about the IDPs and have taken it upon themselves to donate one per cent of their November, 2015 salaries to these unfortunate people.” Mallam Abbas said that the Agency always welcomes humanitarian efforts from members of the public towards making life a little more bearable for the IDPs, adding that FEMA, Abuja, is grateful for the support from the academic staff of the University of Ilorin. He said, “These internally displaced persons were like us before but they were displaced from their homes for no fault of theirs and today they lack so many things but we are happy with this kind of support that we are receiving today from the academic staff of the University of Ilorin.” The FEMA boss stated further, “I want to report that this is the first of its kind from the Nigerian universities and I am calling on other universities to emulate this gesture from the Unilorin ASUU. You don't have to bring money, you can bring clothes and medications; they are going to be useful for these people.” Promising that the money donated by the Unilorin ASUU will be judiciously used, Mallam Abbas said, “We are really very grateful and hope you will convey our appreciation to the entire academic community of the University of Ilorin. Let me also assure you that we are going to give you the full account of the way the money is spent at the end.” In her own remarks, the Head of Relief and Rehabilitation at FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Abuja, Mrs. Rachael Alikali, appreciated the wonderful gesture from the University of Ilorin ASUU and prayed that God would bless and replenish members of the Union abundantly.

Abdulkareem elected new DVC (Contd. from front page) He attended Offa Grammar School, Offa from 1969 to 1973 and Advanced Teachers' College (now Federal College of Education), Zaria from 1974 to 1977 for his NCE at which he had distinction in Mathematics and Physics. Prof. Abdulkareem also attended the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, from 1979 to 1981 where he obtained B. Ed. (Hons.) in Educational Management and Mathematics. He was the University's Department of Educational Management Federal Merit awardee during the period. He later attended the University of Ilorin for his

Masters and Ph.D. from 1983 to 1984 and from 1985 to 1989 respectively. He was appointed Assistant Lecturer at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin in 1981 and left the College as a Principal Lecturer to join the University of Ilorin as a Lecturer I in 1995. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor-designate was appointed a Professor of Educational Management in the University of Ilorin in 2012. A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Prof. Abdulkareem belongs to a number of other professional associations. He is happily married with children.

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NWRI assures Unilorin of World Bank's support By Olusegun Mokuolu

he Director of Training at the National Water Research Institute (NWRI), Kaduna, Dr. O. O. Oni, has restated the World Bank's commitment to the University of Ilorin's water research project. Dr. Oni, who disclosed this last Tuesday (January 26, 2016) at a workshop on the adaptation of operational manual for the North Central Network, held at the University of Ilorin, said that the World Bank had noted the determination of the University towards the success of water research. The NWRI Director of Training explained that the Institute had not made good its financial commitment to the University of Ilorin because of its zero budget allocation last year. On the rationale for the workshop, Dr. Oni explained that it was to look into the 2015 operating manual in order to see how it could be domesticated in the University and fashion a new way to seek modern ways of operations. The NWRI Director pointed out that the workshop would help to define roles and operations, adding that it would also allow the Institute to understand the University's internal vision. He added that the workshop would enable the Institute to carry along relevant agencies and stakeholders in water research, while commending the University of Ilorin for “its usual cooperation”. Dr. Oni said, “NWRI is committed to the practical training of sector stakeholders to develop their capacities and equip them with skills for implementing integrated water resources management; it is also in pursuance of the Institute seeks to provide leadership and focus on the conduct of applied research; acquisition, analysis, storage and dissemination of water resources data and information in Nigeria.” In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, who was represented at the workshop by the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, described the

NWRI assignment as a national assignment, stressing that water is life. He noted that for every space exploration, what is most critical is to find water in other planets because life cannot survive without water. He submitted that the University has made the best use of the resources provided by the NWRI. The Vice-Chancellor said, “Without proper planning as you are doing today, things will not work well. Thank you for confirming to us that we have done you proud. This University does not have a single abandoned project. We complete all projects and do an excellent job”. He charged participants to take maximum benefits of the workshop, noting that “there is the need to work harder in order to prove that we can compete with the advanced countries”. In her own address, the Director of the Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT) Prof. (Mrs.) T. A. Oladiji, pointed out that the commitment of the NWRI is very commendable, noting that money is the least problem when people have good ideas. Prof. Oladiji disclosed that there are funding agencies seeking good ideas to fund, pleading with the participants to make useful contributions to the centre and their respective institutions. In a goodwill message, the representative of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Mr. Chuks Nbaike, charged the University of Ilorin to ensure that the operational guideline is fully adhered to. Mr. Nbaike commended the Vice-Chancellor for the good works he is doing in the University. “We have seen evidence of what you are doing. We are hundred per cent assured that things are moving fine here”, he said. NWRI, which is a parastatal that coordinates community based, applied research and information dissemination for the water sector in Nigeria, organises training, research and technical services.

Indian industrialist donates solar lanterns to Unilorin By Tajudeen Babamale

he advocacy visit by the management of the University of Ilorin to the Enuwa Palace of the Ooni of Ife penultimate Friday (January 22, 2016) has started yielding results as the Managing Director of ML Construction Company, Mr. Laresh, has pledged to donate some special solar lanterns to the University. ML is a leading supplier of building materials and solar products in the country Mr. Laresh, who was with the Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, when the Unilorin team, led by the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), visited, said that the token was his way of appreciating what the company has achieved in the country. The Indian industrialist, who was born in Lagos,

expressed the hope that this gesture would be the beginning of an enduring relationship between the University of Ilorin and his company. While commenting on Oba Ogunwusi's ascension to the throne of his forefathers, Mr. Laresh reminded the Ooni that it was God's destiny that was fulfilled by making him the 51st ruler of the ancient city of Ile-Ife. He also commended the Ooni on his efforts so far aimed at reuniting the Yoruba people all over the country. Mr. Laresh, who described himself as “a son of the Yoruba land, born in Lagos”, pledged allegiance and support to the new Ooni in whatever way to make Yoruba land greater and better.

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Unilorin woos philanthropists to ease hostel challenges By Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale

he Director of the University of Ilorin Advancement Centre, Dr. Jeleel Ojuade, has disclosed that the management of the institution is reaching out to the friends of the University and philanthropists for their assistance to ease some of the challenges confronting the institution, especially in the area of hostel accommodation. Dr. Ojuade, who disclosed this last Tuesday (January 26, 2016) while featuring on a Yoruba current affairs programme, 'Oro t'onlo' on Unilorin 89.3 FM, said that the institution is adopting advocacy visits to philanthropists in order to move the institution forward because the allocation given to Nigerian universities by the Federal Government is not enough to meet the needs of an institution that is striving hard to be among the best in the world. The Performing Arts scholar pointed out that the institution's advocacy visits have â&#x20AC;&#x153;started yielding fruits, as several developmental projects, sponsored by some of those who have so far responded to our calls, have started springing up on the University campus while some others are expected in the coming monthsâ&#x20AC;?. Dr. Ojuade specifically disclosed that the courtesy visit by the University Principal Officers, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, to the Ooni of Ife penultimate Friday (January 22, 2016) has started yielding result as a philanthropist and friend of the Ooni pledged to donate solar lantern to the institution and its host community. He disclosed that some other friends of the University have pledged to support the most patronised

institution in the country with hospital equipment worth millions of naira, a golf course, a polo club, and books for the University Library, among other things. The Director of the Advancement Centre, who described the Vice-Chancellor of the University, as a visionary leader who wants the best for the institution, noted that Prof. Ambali has plans to make the University of Ilorin one of the best in the world. He, however, stressed that funding has been the major constraint of the University administration. Dr. Ojuade disclosed that efforts are being intensified to have a shuttle train in the University in order to ease the transportation challenges in the institution. He said that the shuttle train will connect all the campuses of the institution. Dr. Ojuade disclosed that the University of Ilorin is set to host the World Universities Theatre Festival. According to him, the event is designed to promote drama, cinema and the Nigerian culture as well as to celebrate the University of Ilorin as a home of theatre. The don, however, frowned at the rate at which Nigerian theatre practitioners are promoting indecent dressings through their outlooks and movies. Dr. Ojuade also noted that indecent exposure of the female body is one of the causes of the incessant cases of rape and sexual harassment across the country. He charged parents and guardians to train their children and wards moral lessons for their bright future to be guaranteed.

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Deadline: 22 February 2016 The Centre for Research Development and In-House Training has announced the call for applications for the C. G. Patel(Bhakta) Grant for Biotechnology. C. G. Patel(Bhakta) Grant support innovative research in any area of Biotechnology. The aim is to strengthen collaboration with Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, India, create a pool of researchers with skills in Biotechnology to aid future research, skills acquisition and transfer with the ultimately goal of national development. All interested staff (preferably Lecturer II to Senior Lecturer) must submit a 2-5 page proposal to CREDIT. Proposals should consist of summary, brief literature review, objectives, justification, methodology and duration of proposed research in Uka Tarsadia University. All applications should be accompanied by a covering letter stating clearly the relevance of the proposed study to previous research interest. The screening process will consist of an initial local screening after which successful proposals will be forwarded to Uka Tarsadia University, India. Only proposals for which collaborators are found in Uka

Tarsadia University will be funded. Duration: The grant aim to support researcher for 3 to 6 months Eligibility Information: All University of Ilorin staff preferably Lecturer II to Senior Lecturer and in the Life and Biological Sciences are eligible to apply (supervisors may wish to nominate their doctoral students). Number of Awards: Up to 5 researchers may be sponsored. Grants will cover the following: i. Economy class ticket (cheapest direct route) ii. Accommodation, feeding and bench fee (paid directly to Uka Tarsadia University) iii. Stipend ($100 per month) iv. Visa application fee ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD REACH CREDIT BY 3PM ON 22ND FEBRUARY, 2016 For more information, please contact the Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT).

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NUJ Chairman tasks Unilorin on agric research By Olusegun Mokuolu

he Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, Mr. Abiodun Abdulkareem, has urged the University of Ilorin to go into extensive research that would ensure that the vast fallow land in the country is put to use in her bid to diversify the economy and make agriculture its mainstay. Mr. Abdulkareem, who gave the advice last Wednesday (January 27, 2016) when he led members of the NUJ State Executive Council members on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, (OON), said that this is imperative at this period of global crash in the price of oil. Stressing that the University should take the challenge serious, the NUJ Chairman said that the nation cannot grow in the face of hunger and sole dependence on oil. He, therefore, admonished that the research institute in the University should be made to work to improve the lives of Nigerians Mr. Abdulkareem said that the Union is impressed with the visible achievements recorded by the University, over the years, adding that Prof. Ambali should also be commended for sustaining the track records of his predecessors and for taking the University to greater heights. According to the NUJ leader, the recently celebrated 40th anniversary of the University shows that Unilorin is now among world leading universities, describing the University's leap in the area of Information Technology as second to none in the country. Mr. Abdulkareem said, “You have achieved greatly as your students now have digital device for communication and education and holding regular paperless Senate meetings. I must also commend your giant strides in the areas of infrastructural development with your Public – Private Partnership (PPP) programme to build students' hostels”. He also commended the University for taking the welfare and development of the staff serious, extolling the high moral standard on the campus. On the contributions of the alumni of the University, the NUJ Chairman noted that they are all over the world contributing to the development of a better society. He also applauded the University for partnering with other institutions within and outside the country. Mr. Abdulkareem thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his support for the Union, especially the sponsorship

of “The Prof. Ambali Continuous Development Workshop for Journalists”, which, he said, has now become a part of the NUJ capacity building programme. On the activities of the council, Mr. Abdulkareem hinted that the NUJ takes the welfare of its members very serious, adding that the NUJ Model School, the International Institute of Journalism and the Journalists Estate scheme are some of the projects embarked upon by the current Executive Council members of the Union. The NUJ Chairman seized the opportunity of the visit to sympathise with the University on the deaths of Miss Adedola Adepetu, a staff of the Unilorin 89.3 FM and Dr. Balogun, the Secretary General of the institution's Chapter of the the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). He prayed God to grant the University and the families of the deceased the fortitude to bear the losses. In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, who is a Patron of the Union, congratulated the NUJ Chairman and members of his Executive Council on their successful election. Attributing the success of the University to the good foundation laid by his predecessors, Prof. Ambali said that the University has become “a beautiful well-fed cow”, noting that the recent visit of the President of Ghana, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, was a testament to the strides of the University. The Vice-Chancellor, however, noted that the University is just starting, saying that there are still much more for the University to achieve. He commended the NUJ for its welfare programmes and thanked the journalists for their support for the University. “We appreciate what journalists in Kwara State are doing for the University of Ilorin. I thank you all for standing by the University”, Prof. Ambali said. He told the newsmen, “On my assumption of office three years ago, I promised to be your friend and three years down the line, I am still your friend. Please come to us when you have questions concerning the University. We do not hoard information. Feel free to ask us any question”. Members of the Kwara State NUJ Executive Council that accompanied the Chairman on the visit were the NUJ Zonal Secretary, North Central, Mr. Olatidoye Akeem; the State Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Bello Bashirat Bola; the State Assistant Secretary, Mr. Umar Abdulwahab; the State Auditor, Mr. Sanni M. Sakariyah; the State Treasurer, Mr. Suleiman O. Aremu and the State Ex-Officio, Mr. Abubakar Mustafa.

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Tribute galore, as Unilorin ASUU scribe passes on

By Mustafa Abubakar and Oyetunde Opeyemi

he General Secretary of the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Dr. P. O. Balogun, is dead. Aged 58, Dr. Balogun, who was also the Ag. Head of the Department of English, died in the early hours of penultimate Sunday (January 24, 2016) after a brief illness. A procession was held in his honour last Wednesday (January 27, 2016). The procession, which started at the ASUU secretariat complex, and led by the Union's chairman, Dr. AbdulRasheed Adeoye went through the old Faculty of Arts en-route the Faculty of Agriculture. Addressing the sympathizers shortly before the commencement of the procession, Dr. Adeoye described the late Dr. Balogun as “an erudite and vibrant scholar, who was highly dependable.” The ASUU chairman said that Dr. Balogun was a unique unionist and his death was a great loss to the University at large. Also speaking during the procession, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Albert Olayemi, said he was short of words due to the suddenness of Dr. Balogun's death. He said, “Dr. Balogun's contributions were so immense because this Union has faced a lot of challenges in the last couple of years. His death is a challenge for members to be committed to the Union as it is the Union that binds us together.” In his own tribute, the University Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi, said that Dr. Balogun's death was a lesson to everyone to do the best not to forget that they need to strive to please God and their mind, adding that life itself is a transit of no destination. On his part, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. A. Abdussalam, described the deceased as a sincere and dedicated human being who dedicated his entire life to the development of the Faculty and the University at large. The immediate past Director of Academic Planning, University of Ilorin, Prof. A. Kuranga, described the death of Dr. Balogun as an extremely sad

event, adding that God knows the best. On his part, the new Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Abayomi. Omotesho, said that the deceased was more than a colleague to him, stressing that he was a cousin and a brother. In his remarks, the former President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Prof. Olu Obafemi, said that Dr. Balogun's death was a phenomenal grief, adding that death's sting is transient and ephemeral. Prof. Obafemi said that the ASUU Secretary's death, “to all of us, is like a dream, mirage and doubtable”, stressing that “his total commitment to service, his indomitable courage to take the bull by the horn even when the bull is more vicious; his courage to serve when the union was battled and embattled. His death, therefore, should be a supreme redemption and supreme reconciliation for all of us.” The Sub Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Dr. L.A Azeez, said that the death of Dr. Balogun was so shocking and devastating, adding that death may come at any point as nothing can be done to bring back the dead. The Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. A. Yussuf, described the late Dr. Balogun as a great unionist, who was known for his equalizing ability between the young and the old. In her tribute, the Chairperson of the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), Mrs Olabisi Adeshina, described the deceased as a man that worked tirelessly and selflessly to make sure the Union realised its objectives. Also, the immediate past Chairman of NASU, Mr. J. J. Bello, described the late Dr. Balogun as someone who never compromised the right of his colleagues before the management. On his part, the Vice Chairman of Unilorin ASSU, Dr. Lanre Ajibade, described the death of Dr. Balogun as a great loss to the union, as the late don worked tirelessly in the service of the Union.

Unilorin appoints Adeoye Convocation representative

he University of Ilorin has approved the appointment of the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin Chapter, Dr. AbdulRasheed Adeoye, as Convocation representative on the Governing Council of the University. This was announced at a meeting of Convocation of the University of Ilorin held on January 19, 2016, initially called by the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi, who was represented by the Deputy Registrar, Mrs. R. A. Okojie. A copy of the notice, made available to Unilorin Bulletin, stated that Dr. Adeoye will represent

convocation at the Governing Council of the University of Ilorin. Dr. Adeoye, who was a winner of the Senate Award for the Best Graduating Student during his undergraduate days at the University of Ilorin, was one time President of the Faculty of Arts Students Association, a former Ex-Officio and member of the Business Committee of the Unilorin Alumni Association. He has also served in various capacities as Secretary of ASUU, Postgraduate Coordinator and Ag. Head of the Department of the Performing Arts.

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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 22ND JANUARY TO 28TH JANUARY, 2016 RECEIPTS Undergraduate Bandwith and Student Union Charges Undergraduate Hostel Accomodation fees Undergraduate PC Tablet Bandwith Starter Pack Undergraduate School Charges Add & Drop Postgraduate Acceptance Payment Postgraduate School Charges Postgraduate Students Union Charges Ilorin Business School Application fees Ilorin Business School Charges Total Receipts for the period PAYMENT S: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Raib Worldwide Interbiz Ltd Construction of Physical Planning Office Block cert 05 Global Business Machines Servicing & Repair of Photocopier in the Registrar’s Office Turning Point Engineering Ltd Maintenance of Teak Plantation cert 03 O.T. Olaegbon Nig Ltd Supply of Furniture to Academic planning unit Fasman Nig Enterprises Removing old wooden & block farm house for 40th Anniversary & 31st convocation Messrs Halmax power Generation 80% 13, 126, 285,70 for the Purchase of Sound Proof Generator set to College of Health Science J Amosa Ventures Supply of 110 Piecies of Towels for 40 years Anniversary & 31st Convocation OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Unilorin Staff Housing Loan to Staff Members Sadiya Musa Gwadabe Academic Staff Development & Training Mr Adive Sason Gratuity & Pension Arrear to late Mr Joel Adive Unilorin Student Union Production of customized mufflers for graduating Students Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Unilorin Press Books & Journals Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Total TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

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AMOUNT 7,000.00 119,000.00 949,000.00 1,136,100.00 494,050.00 180,000.00 49,205,100.00 2,456,000.00 70,000.00 5,407,000.00 ? 60,023,250.00

7,069,284.38 154,000.00 1,393,966.66 426,300.00 220,000.00 10,501,028.56 330,000.00 6,127,978.00 16,745,960.00 5,600,000.00 10,164,000.00 3,520,961.05 4,590,900.00 1,839,504.10 977,550.00 603,855.00 19,530.00 ? 70,284,817.75

Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

44 get Linguistic Immersion Centre's proficiency certificate

orty-four foreign students have been awarded the Proficiency Certificate of the University of Ilorin Linguistic Immersion Centre after successfully completing their course of study at the Centre. At the colourful ceremony that took place penultimate Friday (January 22, 2016), the Director of the Centre, Dr. Elisabeth De Campos, expressed gratitude to all those that have always supported the Centre, especially the University of Ilorin management. Dr. De Campos specifically commended the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Ambali, who went as far as following a management team of the Centre to the Republic of Benin for the recruitment exercise. She said that Dr. (Mrs.) Ambali “abandoned the luxury of her personal car to travel in the same bus with the students”. In his remarks on the occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Abdussalam, expressed his appreciation for the students' choice of Nigeria for their

studies, noting that a successful linguistic immersion programme is a clear indication of the success of a university. The Special Guest of Honour at the event, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Ambali, implored the awardees as well as the current students of the Centre to continue to always be good ambassadors of the University of Ilorin anywhere they find themselves, in their display of academic excellence, moral rectitude, social virtues and values. Dr. (Mrs.) Ambali also agreed with Prof. Abdussalam that one of the criteria for a good university, like Unilorin, is the presence of international students and staff. One of the students, Marie-Joel Hode, was presented a special merit award for outstanding performance in academic and constant readiness to serve the Centre's interest in other capacities.

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GOOD GRAMMAR Don't say/write: TheVice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin was present at the occasion. Say/ write: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin was present on the occasion. Don't say/ write: I live in a city where primary school children disvirgin themselves on Valentine’s Day. Say/write:I live in a city where primary school children deflower one another on Valentine’s Day. Don't say/ write: Locusts wreck havoc on our cassava plantation every year. Say/write: Locusts wreak havoc on our cassava plantation every year. Don't say/ write: It is your lose if your dress is not loose and you loose out. Say/write:It is your loss if your dress is not loose and you lose out.

Anti-Corruption Quotes The Duty of the youth is to challenge Corruption ----Anonymous You can't change what is going on Around you until you start changing What is going on within you ----Anonymous Power doesn't corrupt PEOPLE People Corrupt Power William Gaddis Rule your mind

Or it will rule you Buddha Beauty begins the moment you Decide to be yourself Coco Chanel Walk away from anything that gives you Bad vibes. There is no need to explain or make sense of it. It's your life. Do what makes you happy. Frederica ---- Courtesy, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit (ACTU), University of Ilorin

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Ø The University of Ilorin has revealed its plans to begin goat milk production as part of its community service mandate (“Unilorin to produce goat milk”, Seven Days, Thursday, January 21, 2016, p.3) Ø The Governor of Osun State, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi have eulogised the University of Ilorin for its stable academic calendar and communal harmony. (“Unilorin's stable calendar excites Aregbesola, Ooni”, National Pilot, Monday, January 27, 2016, p4; See also, “Aregbesola ,Ooni commend Unilorin's uninterrupted academic calendar', Leadership, Tuesday, January 26, 2016, p.10; “Aregbesola, Ooni hail Unilorin over innovations”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, January 27, 2015, p.25; “Gov, Ooni of Ife commend Unilorin”, Seven Days, Thursday, February 4, 2016, p.2; “Nigeria must learn from crash in global oil pri”', National Mirror, Thursday, January 28, 2016, p.11; “Osun ‘tablet of knowledge’ influenced us to give out tablets –VC, Ilorin”, Leadership, Thursday, January 28, 2016, p14.) Ø The College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin recently inducted 55 fresh medical doctors. (“Unilorin inducts 55 medical doctors”, National Pilot, Monday, January 27, 2016, p18) Ø An Indian has pledged the sum of 25 million naira to support research activities at the University of Ilorin (“Unilorin researchers get N25m donation”, National Pilot, Monday, January 27, 2016, p.19) Ø In his column, “EDUPEACE”, the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on the speech delivered by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs) Nike Y. S. Ijaiya, at the training workshop of Osun State Students Association while stressing that students should imbibe good attitude and avoid the “get-rich-quick syndrome” (“Bad attitude, bad tire” New Telegrapgh, Tuesday, January 26, 2016, p.26) Ø A Professor of Human Kinetics at the University of Ilorin, Prof. A. E. Talabi, has canvassed sports education in individual homes and at all schools (“Talabi advocates sports education for all level”', National Pilot, Monday, January27, 2016, p.23; “Regular physical fitness can control physiological ageing - don”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, January 27, 2016,p.24) Ø The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has appreciated the Vice-

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Chancellor and other staff members of the University of Ilorin for their contribution to the success of the Union's golden jubilee celebration. (“Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union”, Leadership, Tuesday, January 26, 2016, p.33) Ø The University of Ilorin Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has donated the sum of N3 million to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria . ((”Unilorin ASUU tasks FG on free education to IDPs' children”, Nigerian Tribune, Wednesday January 27, 2016, p.41) Ø Bito Nigeria Limited has assured the Kwara State Government that it will deliver a quality University mini campus road at the end of the construction project (“Contractor assures KWSG over University Henry George road”, The Herald, Wednesday January 27, 2015,p.9) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin , Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has said that the University will always provide information on his institution to the public because the institution is a public university which is managed with public funds. (“We won't hoard information about Unilorin th Ambali”, National Pilot, Thursday 28 January 2015, p.8, “We won't hoard information about Unilorin - VC, The Herald, Friday, January 29, 2016, p.5 ) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali,has disclosed that not less than 12 per cent of University of Ilorin students are from Osun State. (“Why we give undergraduates technology devices”, New Telegraph,, Thursday, January 28, 2016, p.41) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has revealed that indigenes of Osun State who are working with his University display high sense of 'commitment, competence and hard-work'. (”Osun's tablet, Oponimo , influenced us to give to our undergraduates', The herald, Friday, January 29, 2016, p6, ) Ø In his column, ‘RENAISSANCE’, the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies of the University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has analysed the preponderance of political harlotry in Nigerian politics and related issues (“Ekwunife's harlotry, APC's naivety”, Newswatch Times, Friday , January 29, 2016, Back page)

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The January obituaries

he month of January 2016 has come and gone but its memory will continue to linger because of the sour taste it left in our throats. At least, two tragedies befell us as a community. These were two obituaries which shook many of us to the foundations of our arteries. The University is mourning. To me, like many others with common ground in various ways, they were personal losses. It was first the death of Adedola Adepetu that drew a dagger into my heart. An alumna of the University, staff member of Unilorin 89.3 FM station till her death and 2010 graduate of the English Department, the late Miss Adepetu was a good ambassador of her Department at her beat. It was a ghastly motor accident that claimed the life of the vivacious young lady on Sunday, January 17. I had supervised the final year project of Adedola and had kept a tab on her progress, like some others, since she graduated. It was gratifying that she later joined the services of her alma mater in 2014 and she had since then carved a niche for herself among our OAPs (On-Air Personalities), with her recognisable voice and elan. Just two days before her unfortunate death, she had pinged to update me on an earlier discussion on her additional academic pursuit. Death snuffed life out of her at the most unexpected time. As if the tragedy was not devastating enough, death, the stalking terminator, still prowled on the University community. A week after, precisely on Sunday 24th of the month, the news hit us like a tornado that the dynamic Head of the Department of English, Dr Patrick Olajide Balogun, had answered the last call. A top University contact had called in the morning to ask after the late consummate scholar and a description of his house. After saying he was fine, I had an eerie feeling that something was amiss as the question was unsettling. A call to the Chairman of ASUU, Dr Abdur-Rasheed Adeoye, left me open-mouthed in petrifying disbelief. Incoherent and lachrymal, Dr Adeoye was an emotional wreck on the phone. My heart sank with a thud. The rest, as they say, is history. Since 2001 that we both joined the University, Dr Balogun had always struck me as a complete gentleman. A robust scholar, rigorous researcher, astute administrator, creative writer, literary critic, social activist, union leader, bridge builder and man of God, Dr Balogun wore many caps with admirable panache. He gave his best in all the various platforms he served with impressive finesse and

effectiveness. Academically humble and generally unobtrusive, even if avuncular, he was always a jolly good fellow to be with in his “archetypal” conviviality. As Secretary-General of ASUU at a point, we worked closely together on a crucial union project and I appreciated more the several glittering aspects of his life. He was a source of inspiration with his boundless energy, way of life and intellectual acumen. When he became the Head of the Department barely six months ago, the late don further revealed himself as a man of abundant vision. His plan included the organisation of an international conference, the publication of a book and the institutionalisation of a professional publishing arm of his Department. He hit the ground running by putting the machinery in place towards the actualisation of these goals. Dr Balogun touched the lives of everyone who was associated with him positively. He was an epitome of simplicity and paragon of humility. He belonged to that rare breed of scholars who would defer to and even “Sir” subordinates. It is an irony of life that straight trees don't last in the forest. The loss of good men like him is a loss to humanity, not just his family and other entities to which he was affiliated. As an academic giant, Associate Professor Balogun was a well-acclaimed expert in Oral Literature, Prose Fiction and Literary Criticism all of which he explored through modern literary theories especially his favourite Archetypal. A thorough-bred Unilorin alumnus, he was an active member of several academic and professional associations including the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), American Studies Association (ASA) and African Literature Association (ALA), among others. This writer commiserates with the family, especially his wife and colleague, Mrs Bamitale J. Balogun, the entire family, friends, colleagues in the Department, Faculty of Arts and University, associates, kin and compatriots and the entire Kogi collective. “Like toys we are in the hands of fate/ The Will will be wrought on its day or date”, I wrote long ago . The January obituaries are a jolting reminder that tomorrow is not certain and it is therefore imperative we seize the day and do good. Adieu, Adedola; bye, Dr Balogun! May God give all, especially their families, the fortitude to bear the painful losses!

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