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Ambali seeks regular interaction among African youths By Olusegun Mokuolu

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has called on African leaders to bridge the existing gap between countries on the continent by creating the platform for regular interaction among African youths. Prof. Ambali made the call penultimate Saturday (March 12, 2016) while receiving members of the Executive Council of the Kenyatta University Students Association (KUSA) who visited him in his office. (Contd. on page 3) Prof. Ambali (right), welcoming the Kenyatta University students to his office

Kenyatta Varsity students laud Unilorinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality By Fatima Abubakre

tudents of Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, have commended the University of Ilorin for the warm reception accorded them during their four-day visit to the institution to understudy the operations of its Students' Union. The visit was part of the measures to strengthen the existing collaboration between Kenyatta University and the University of Ilorin. At a luncheon organised in honour of the visiting officials of Kenyatta University Students Association (KUSA) and the Dean of Students Affairs, Kenyatta University, Dr Edwine Gimode, last Monday (March 14, 2016), the KUSA President, Mr. Werewere Sam, said that he and his colleagues were overwhelmed by the warm reception they received from the members of the Unilorin community. ( Contd. on page 4)

Highlights FUTA team understudies Unilorin Archives Centre p.5 Alumni body committed to varsityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development - Oduwaiye p.6 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8 Town & Gown: Responsible unionism as a calling p.12

Florida varsity cancer centre seeks research collaboration with Unilorin By Olusegun Mokuolu

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), welcoming Prof. Odedina to his office EDITORIAL BOARD

he University of Florida Cancer Centre, USA, has signified its interest in collaborating with the University of Ilorin on prostate cancer research. Towards this end, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) and his management team, have been invited to the American university

for collaboration talks and signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. The Director, University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Cancer Health Disparities, Prof. (Mrs.) Folakemi Odedina, disclosed this penultimate Friday (March 11, 2016) when she visited the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, in his office. ( Contd. on page 5)

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 visiting Kenyatta University student leaders and their University of Ilorin counterparts with the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, and other top officials of the University after a meeting with the ViceChancellor penultimate Saturday

The Director, Student Affairs, Kenyatta University, Kenya, Dr. Gimode (right), presenting a souvenir to the Sub-Dean, Student Affairs, University of Ilorin, Dr. A. Yusuf, during the visit

The Director, Student Affairs of Kenyatta University, Kenya, Dr. Edwin A. Gimode (right), presenting a souvenir to the Director, Centre for International Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. M. O. Ibrahim, during the visit

The Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi (left), presenting a souvenir to Mrs. Jerusa Ali of Carleton University, Canada, during her visit to the University

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya (left), exchanging pleasantries with Prof. Folakemi Adediran of the University of Florida, USA, during her visit to Unilorin recently

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Kenyatta varsity hails existing MoU with Unilorin The student leaders from Nairobi, Kenya, who were led to the Vice-Chancellor's Office by the Director of Student Affairs of Kenyatta University, Dr. Edwin A. Gimode, were in the University of Ilorin on a four-day visit to understudy their Unilorin counterparts. According to the ViceChancellor, “Africans are known to be one another's brother's keeper. Taking care of one another is a heritage we have that is being envied and should not be lost”. Prof. Ambali told the Kenyan visitors that the University of Ilorin has a robust Students' Union, noting that the student body is given a free hand to determine what they want with little supervision. The Vice-Chancellor added that the University management supports the Students' Union's ideas and gives them freedom to actualise the ideas as part of the plan to make them good leaders of tomorrow. He pointed out that successive Students' Union leaderships have always adhered to their agenda. “The University of Ilorin”, according to Prof. Ambali, “has consistent academic calendar devoid of students' unrest because we dialogue with them”. He said that the continuous dialogue with the students is responsible for the University's smooth academic calendar. He stressed that the Students' Union election is transparent and conducted electronically as the students follow the spirit of collective responsibility. Pointing out that the Students' Union is a very crucial segment of the University community, Prof. Ambali explained that the University shields the Union from external influence that could make them derail from their primary objective. He said, “They need to be guided because we have all been students at some point

and we know how we think. We want them to learn from our mistakes”. T h e Vi c e Chancellor used the occasion to send his greetings to the ViceChancellor of Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, Prof. Olive The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (right), Mugenda, who he welcoming the Kenyatta University student leaders to said is wellhis office respected within and outside the University. to the Vice-Chancellor's Office by Prof. Ambali disclosed that some members of the Unilorin Kenyatta University is one of the Students' Union Executive Council Universities in Africa with very including the President, Mr. Idris a c t i v e M e m o r a n d u m o f Alao; the Vice-President, Afuye O. Understanding (MoU) with the Olusola; the General Secretary, University of Ilorin. Akano Ifeoluwapo; the Chief Justice, Earlier in his remarks, the Yusuf T. Biliqis; and the Senate Director of Students Affairs at the President, Mashood A. Orire. Kenyatta University, Dr. Edwin A. The Dean of Student Affairs, Gimode, who led the students on the University of Ilorin, Prof. A. E. visit, thanked the Vice-Chancellor of Talabi, who introduced the Kenyatta the University of Ilorin, who, he University team, also had in his said, did not hesitate to approve their company, the Sub-Dean of Student visit to the campus. Affairs, Dr. A. Yusuf; the Deputy Dr. Gimode, who brought Registrar, Student Affairs, Mrs. K. W. greetings from the Kenyatta Sallee; the Director, Centre for University's Vice-Chancellor, International Education, Prof. M. O. expressed his delight to be visiting Ibrahim; the Assistant Directors, Nigeria and Ilorin specifically for the Centre for International Education, first time. He thanked the ViceDr. A. A. Abiodun; and Dr. N. T. Chancellor of the University of Surajudeen-Bakinde; as well as the Ilorin for his commitment to making Student Affairs Officer, Mr. A. D. the existing MoU between the two Hussain. institutions work. The Vice-Chancellor was He later presented souvenirs joined at the courtesy visit by the of the Kenyatta University to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Vice-Chancellor. Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Registrar, Mr. The visiting Kenyatta Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; the University Students were the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph President of KUSA, Werewere Sam; the Secretary General, Ken Mutua; Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. the Deputy President, Kevin Dere; the Deputy Director, Corporate Mugambi; the Gender and Social Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Welfare Secretary, Doreen Mwenda; Principal Assistant Registrars in the and the Academic Secretary, Vice-Chancellor's Office; Mr. A. Sayuti and Mr. K. K. Babamale, as Waithaka Nick Humphrey. well as the Protocol Officer, Mr. S. O. They were joined on the visit Agboola.

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Kenyan student leader hails Unilorin Students’ Union’s e-voting initiative (Contd. from front page) Mr. Werewere, who also lauded the infrastructural development and the sound transformational leadership of the University of Ilorin, said: “I am so happy to be here today to express our sincere gratitude for your hospitality and gracious welcome you gave us throughout this time that we have been here in Nigeria. It has been a very memorable time that we have in Nigeria to have cultural exchange, to learn from you what is being done in the University of Ilorin and to share with you and I believe in one way or the other, you have also learnt much from us from Kenyatta University.” According to him, as future leaders in Africa, there was a critical need for close contact and interaction between students across the continent in order to address the collective challenges confronting African countries. Mr. Werewere said, “If we have very close contacts and interactions at this level, then I believe even in the future, Kenya will be partnering Nigeria at greater levels because I believe whatever the mind can conceive, it can achieve. So, this is just the beginning of our long leadership and it does not end in the University. The reason why we are here is to develop our capacity for the future.” The Kenyan Students' leader said further, “We have learnt a lot; the Unilorin Students' Union is structured in a way that it is very comprehensive, very inspiring. We have learnt a lot and we are going to borrow some key things and most impressive among them, is the e-voting. We felt it is very important and it is an achievement because it is very hard to find universities that practice that. Although I learnt there were challenges, I have also learnt that you have been able to overcome the challenges. Similarly in his remarks, the Dean of Student Affairs, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Dr. Edwine

The President of the Kenyatta University Students' Uassociation, Mr. Werewere, making his remarks at the luncheon Gimode, also acknowledged the warm reception accorded them by the University of Ilorin. Assuring that the hospitality was not taken for granted, Dr. Gimode said, “We are very thankful; I believe this visit will go a long way in making the MoU we have with the University of Ilorin stronger and more dynamic”. He expressed the hope that “before the end of this calendar year, we will receive a delegation from Ilorin in Nairobi; when that happens, we will be waiting for you. When you feel you will be able to come, let us just know and the rest will be on us.” Speaking earlier, the Dean of Student Affairs, University of Ilorin, Prof. A. E. Talabi, represented by the Sub-Dean, Dr. A. Yusuf, commended the role played by the former and present Directors of the Centre for International Education (CIE), Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu and Prof. M. O. Ibrahim, respectively, in the logistics support and for making the visit a success. He told the guests: “Whatever you have enjoyed here, it is nothing that is new but part of our own tradition. We have not done anything special for you but, indirectly, we are

telling other universities to continue to visit us and they will enjoy the same thing.” D r. Yu s u f , w h o a l s o commended the conduct of the students of both universities, espoused the values of cultural diplomacy, saying, “We must understand ourselves; it is only when we understand ourselves that we live in harmony.” Also in his remarks, the Director of CIE, Prof. Ibrahim, said that the Kenyatta University delegation was always welcomed to Unilorin. He called for the strengthening of the relationships between the two universities through academic collaboration and linkages. The President of the University of Ilorin Students' Union, Mr. Idris Alao, said that the visit of the Kenyan students offers an avenue for African students to interact. He expressed appreciation to the University authority for providing the platform to host the visiting Kenyatta University students. While praying for their safe return back to Kenya, Mr. Alao said, “We have been doing things almost in common as though they are part of the University of Ilorin; we also hope that very soon we will have the opportunity to return the visit.” Highlights of the luncheon, which climaxed the four-day visit, were the presentation of souvenirs by the Kenyatta University delegation to their hosts. Also present at the occasion were the Director, Unilorin Consultancy Services, Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu; the Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs, Mrs. K. W. Sallee; the Assistant Directors, Centre for International Education, Dr. A. Abiodun and Dr. (Mrs.) Bakinde; staff members of the University of Ilorin; Executive Council members of the Kenyatta University Students' Association as well as Executive Council members of the Unilorin Students’ Union.

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Unilorin to host international conference on prostate cancer (Contd. from front page) Prof. Odedina, who expressed her delight in visiting the University of Ilorin, commended the pool of talented researchers in the University. She disclosed that the University of Florida would want to relate with the University of Ilorin as a sister University with resolve to have a team of researchers from both institutions working on prostate cancer. Prof. Odedina, whose research programme focuses on the predictors of health disparities and cost-effective, community-based behavioral interventions to improve the health of Black men, also hinted that an international conference on prostate cancer is being planned to be hosted by the University of Ilorin. While welcoming the Florida University don to his office, the ViceChancellor thanked her for making the University of Ilorin her first port

of call and assured her that the University would support the proposed conference planned for the year 2018. Prof. Ambali told the visiting Professor that the University has recently completed a Central Research Laboratory, adding that the University boasts of talented individuals and resources that would be made available for the research collaboration with the Florida University. The Vice-Chancellor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We often think of cancer as a foreign disease but it is now with us. It is a blessing to have someone looking into its treatment and prevention in our midstâ&#x20AC;?. Prof. Odedina was accompanied on the courtesy visit by some staff of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, including the Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Prof. O. T.

Adedoyin; the Ag. Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Prof. E. A. Afolayan; Prof. S. A. Kuranga, the Sub-Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Dr. A. A. Popoola; and Dr. K. A. Adeniyi. The others were the Ag. Dean of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof. Abdulkarim Agunu; the Director, Centre for International Education, Prof. M. O. Ibrahim; and the Assistant Director, Centre for International Education, Dr. A. A. Abiodun. The Vice-Chancellor was joined by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Dere; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the ViceChancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, and Mr. K. K. Babamale as well as the Protocol Officer; Mr. S. O. Agboola.

FUTA team understudies Unilorin Archives Centre By Fatimah Abubakre

team from the Registry Unit of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has visited the University of Ilorin Archives and Documentation Centre (UADC) to understudy the process of establishing an Archives Centre in the University. Speaking during the visit recently, the leader of the FUTA delegation, Mr. Adeboye Olatunji, said that the team was at the University of Ilorin to consult with the management of the UADC on the modalities for establishing an A r c h i v e s C e n t r e a t F U TA , understudy the Unit and replicate it. Mr. Olatunji, who was accompanied on the visit by a Librarian, Mr. David Ajibola, and another senior FUTA official, said that he was impressed with the achievements on ground at the UADC and commended the

managerial skills and academic leadership of the Centre. He further disclosed that the team was inspired by the first Public Lecture organised by the Unilorin Archives and Documentation Centre, adding that all the suggestions rendered will assist towards facilitating the establishment of the Archives Centre at FUTA. We l c o m i n g t h e F U TA delegation earlier, the Director of the UADC, Prof. R. A. Olaoye, noted that it was important that every organisation have a Records Centre as this will facilitate the movement and control of information. Prof. Olaoye said that the contents of Archives are decisions, actions and memories of the past and therefore, it was important to effectively and consciously manage them from creation and preserve

them for research and administrative purposes. Also in his remarks, the Chief Archivist of UADC, Dr A.S. Afolabi, explained to the guests that setting up an archive involves studying and understanding the categories of documents that the archive possesses as this will assist in processing while determining their values. A Senior Archivist in the Centre, Mr. Mark Oragwa, also told the visitors that the establishment of archives does not end in policy formulation but further requires infrastructural sections like the Repository, which takes up about 70 percent of the building, staff training, library and administrative units. A highlight of the visit was the presentation of souvenirs by the UADC Director, Prof. Olaoye, to the visiting FUTA delegation.

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Alumni body committed to varsityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development - Oduwaiye

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he National President of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association, Dr. (Mrs.) Rhoda Oduwaiye, has restated the commitment of the alumni body to the development of the University. Dr. Oduwaiye made this submission in her address during the commissioning of the renovated secretariat offices of the National Secretariat of the association penultimate Saturday (March 12, 2016) at the University of Ilorin. According to the President, the plan of the alumni body under her leadership included the construction of an Alumni Centre that would provide essential services to the University Community and add more beauty to the aesthetics of the University campus. She recalled that last year, the alumni association had commissioned a hostel as part of its contributions to addressing the accommodation challenges faced by the University students. Dr. Oduwaiye traced the construction of the Alumni Secretariat to the efforts of a former National President of the Association and immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede, who facilitated the building through the support of the former Minister of Works and Housing, the late General Abdulkareem Adisa. She lauded the successive

Members of the National Executive Committee of the Unilorin Alumni Association on the occasion projects and activities that leaders of the Association for would support the University's drive their diverse contributions to the to being better by far than others. development of the body while While appreciating the submitting that the Association was d i g n i t a r i e s f o r g r a c i n g t he being positioned by her dynamic commissioning, the National team for enhanced service delivery General Secretary of the body, Dr to the University and humanity. Mahfouz Adedimeji, canvassed the While commissioning the support of all alumni members in renovated offices, a former National order to accomplish the set goals of President of the Alumni Association the Association. He said that as no and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services) of the association can be greater than its U n i v e r s i t y, P r o f . A d e d a y o members, the alumni members at Abdulkareem, commended the home and abroad should join hands Oduwaiye-led administration for with the leaders of the Association to building on what is on ground, make more impact on the University. The occasion was attended saying that development is a by all members of the National continuous exercise. Executive Committee, including Dr T h e D e p u t y Vi c e st M. A. Abdullahi, 1 Vice- President; Chancellor, who was represented by nd a former Dean of Science at the Mr. Wale Fashakin, 2 ViceUniversity, Prof. B. L. Adeleke, President; Barr. Mutiu Agboke, urged the Alumni body not to rest on A s s i s t a n t N a t i o n a l G e n e r a l Secretary; Mr. Taiwo Oluwatoba, its oars but continue to initiate National Treasurer; Alh. A. O. Muhammed, National Financial Secretary; Mrs. Oluwayemisi Mafe, National Publicity Secretary; Dr. L. F. Oladimeji, National Social Secretary; Dr R. O. Oparinde, National Auditor I and Mr Abraham Adavi, National Auditor II. Also in attendance were the immediate past National General Secretary, Prof. L. A. Yayaya; immediate past National Treasurer, Mr. M. Adesina, the Kwara State Chairman of the Alumni Chapter, Dr. BOB Olokoba as well as other Prof. Adeleke (left) commissioning the renovated secretariat of the dignitaries. Alumni Association while the Executive Committee members watch

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Unilorin Inter-Religious Council Easter Greetings The University of Ilorin Inter-Religious Council rejoices with the entire University of Ilorin Christian Community, all Christians in Nigeria and Christians all over the world as we celebrate Easter, signifying the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. HAPPY 2016 EASTER CELEBRATION Signed Prof. G. A. Olatunji Chairman

Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT)

Association of African Universities' Upcoming Events

he Association of African

Universities, an international, nongovernmental organisation set up by universities in Africa to promote cooperation among themselves and with the international academic community, invites papers and participants in its organised

workshops, scholarships and Fellowships. In its bid to coordinate activities and help fashion a common vision for African Higher Education (AHI), the Association also wishes to inform interested candidates from all African Universities of the vacancies in the AAU Network.

For more information on the modalities of application, interested candidates should please visit http://biog.aau.org. Signed Prof. B.S. Alabi Director

MSN holds 2016 Special Materials Lecture

he Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN) will hold its 2016 Special Materials Lecture on Tuesday (April 5, 2016). A statement by the Society's Public Relations Officer, Dr. Alafara A. Baba, disclosed that the Lecture, titled “Prospects and Challenges of Advanced Materials Development in Nigeria”, will hold at the Conference Auditorium of the Raw Materials

Research and Development Council, Abuja by 10.00a.m. Dr. Baba, who is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, further disclosed that Speakers at the Lecture include Prof. S. Iyuke of the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Prof Wole Soboyejo of Princeton University, New Jersey, USA; Prof. U. S. Ishiaku of Ahmadu Bello

University, Zaria; Prof. B. Babatope of Obafemi Awolowo University, IleIfe; Dr. A. R. Adetunji of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; and Dr. O. S. Olusanya of SHETSCO, Abuja. The Lecture is organised in conjunction with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Pan African Materials Institute (PAMI).

Unilorin drivers' monthly meeting holds March 26

he Unilorin Drivers Welfare Association will hold its monthly meeting/Lecture on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Unilorin Pensioner's Secretariat, mini campus by 11.00a.m.

A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin by the Association's General Secretary, Mr. Afolabi Samuel, disclosed that the lecture, entitled “Human Relations”, will be delivered by the Director of

Works, University of Ilorin, Engr. Mobolaji Sanni. The statement added that “it is therefore mandatory for all Unilorin drivers to attend this very important lecture”.

Works Department University of Ilorin Fire Service Emergency Phone Number: 07066855511 Location: Left hand side immediately after Oyun Bridge when coming from town OR right hand side before Oyun Bridge when leaving the Campus. Engr. Mobolaji S. Sanni Director of Works

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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 11TH MARCH TO 17TH MARCH, 2016

RECEIPTS Postgraduate Students Union Charges Institute of Education Application Form Unilorin Property Management Board Ilorin Business School Acceptance Charges Ilorin Business School Charges Ilorin Business School Students Union Charges Remedial School Acceptance Charges Remedial School Charges Total Receipts for the period PAYMENTS: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Anal International Ltd Servicing of 500 KVA QS*15 Cummins Generator Set Anal International Ltd Servicing of C28DS Cummins Generator Set Anal International Ltd Servicing of C28DS Cummins Generator Set Haads Global Services Ltd Workbenches for Food Hygiene Laboratory Cert 01 Open Ph.D Thesis Haads Global Services Ltd Workbenches for Avian Medicine Laboratory Haads Global Services Ltd Supply of Furniture for Infections Diseases Laboratory Cert 01 Dutum Company Ltd Construction of Office Block Type A Al-Babson Printing Press Printing of 12,000 Units of Unilorin Car Pass Habsafhad Nigeria Ltd Procurement of Architectural Drawing Boards and Stools for Dept of Urban & Regional Planning Habsafhad Nigeria Ltd Procurement of Architectural Drawing Boards and Stools for Dept of Urban & Regional Planning OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Works Dept Procurement of Fairly Used Toyota Camry Unilorin Press Production of 10,000 Copies of Students Information and Regulation Handbook Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Unilorin Petrol Mgt Board Supply of Diesel/Petrol to Preliminary Studies and Council Members West Africa Sugarcane Dev. Project Counterpart Fund for Research Work in West Africa (WASD) Total TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

AMOUNT 584,000.00 580,000.00 843,750.00 545,000.00 15,548,600.00 584,000.00 10,910,000.00 28,090,800.00 ? 57,686,150.00

189,000.00 28,518.00 35,763.00 6,869,362.50 4,496,821.87 4,497,675.00 16,246,514.20 6,000,000.00 4,600,000.00 5,375,000.00 4,060,527.00 19,501,761.50 1,300,000.00 395,000.00 220,000.00 118,800.00 110,050.00 2,440,000.00 23,310.00 ? 76,508,103.07

Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

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Ø A group photograph of a high-powered delegation from the University of Ilorin with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been published by a news magazine (Youthspring Magazine, Vol. 7 No 2, 2016, p.2) Ø The photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin with the Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has been published by a news magazine (Youthspring Magazine, Vol. 7 No 2, 2016, p.2) Ø A news magazine has paid a glowing tribute to the giant strides of the University of Ilorin in a special features article. (“University of Ilorin: Leading all the way”, Youthspring Magazine, Vol. 7 No 2, 2016, pp.7 12) Ø A news magazine has published the vision and mission statement of the University of Ilorin (“University of Ilorin”, Youthspring Magazine, Vol. 7 No 2, 2016 p.20) Ø A news magazine has published the names of the 2015/2016 matriculated students of the University of Ilorin. (“Comprehensive list of matriculated students…” Youthspring Magazine, Vol. 7 No 2, 2016, pp.21 - 66) Ø An opinion article earlier published in the Unilorin Bulletin has been reproduced in a news magazine, (“The Royal, Gubernatorial Endorsements”, Youthspring Magazine, Vol. 7 No 2, 2016, p.67) Ø In a media interview, the Director of Academic Planning, University of Ilorin, Prof. O.O. Omotesho, has counselled Nigerian parents to be close to their children. (“Many parents don't know their children”, Youthspring Magazine, Vol. 7 No 2, 2016, pp.74 75) Ø In a newspaper article, Dr. A.R. Adimula of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), University of Ilorin, has commented on the plight of internally displaced persons. Public (“Internally displaced persons in an inclusive common wealth”, The Herald on Sunday, March 13, 2016, p.10) Ø The management of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has said that it will subsidise the cost of heart surgery to indigent patients (“UITH set to perform open heart surgery on eight patients”, The Guardian, Sunday March 13, 2016, p.3. Ø A newspaper has reported that researchers at the

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University of Ilorin have showcased their research products (“45 works showcased at Unilorin research fair”, National pilot, Monday, March 14, 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 urged the University of Ilorin to employ the academic genius, Ayodele Dada, who broke the record of the University system in Nigeria by graduating with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 from the University of Lagos. (“Dada’s magic wand”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, March 15, 2016. P. 36). Ø A consultant Nephrologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Dr. Timothy Olarewaju, has said that about 15 million Nigerian children are suffering from kidney diseases (“Doctors raise alarm over renal diseases among Nigerians”, The Punch, Wednesday, March 16,, 2016, p.39) Ø The management of the University of Ilorin has decried the outburst of a faceless group over the issue of deadline set for students of the University to pay their school fees. (“Unilorin slams group for criticising fee payment deadline”, The Nation, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, p.43; See also, “Unilorin decries outburst over fee payment ultimatum”, The Herald, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, p.3; “Unilorin decries outburst over fee payment ultimatum”, Leadership, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, p.12; “Unilorin flays outburst over fee payments ultimatum, National Pilot, Thursday, March 17, 2016, p.22; “Unilorin slams critics of tuition fees payment ultimatum”, Daily Times, Thursday, March 17, 2016, p.12; “Unilorin blasts critics of ultimatum on fee payment”, www.newsreeldaily.com); “Unilorin carpets group over tuition fees”,Blueprint, Wednesday Notice March 16, 2016,p.14; “Unilorin decries outburst over fee payment ultimatum” Leadership, Thursday, March 17,2016,p.21.) Ø In an opinion article, the Head of the Corporate Affairs Unit of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, has highlighted some latest accolades received by the University and its helmsman while decrying the incessant attempts by those he dubbed “enemies of success” to rubbish the rising profile of the institution. (“Unilorin and the antics of enemies of success”,

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Ø In a special feature article, a newspaper has extolled the sterling leadership qualities of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (“Exceptional change agent in the education sector”, The Guardian, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, p.41 ) Ø A former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. K. L. Ayorinde, has called on the Federal Government to support Nigerian farmers with its policies. (“Don raises concern over FG's plan to import grass seedlings”, The Herald, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, p.20) Ø The Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Dr. Lukman Azeez has lampooned a section of the media that published malicious rumours about the University of Ilorin management. (“ Rumour as a bomb”, SevenDays Newpaper,

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Thursday, March 17, 2016, back page) Ø The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has disclosed that it will absorb the pioneer nursing students of the institution into its employment (“UITH to absolve pioneer nursing students”, National Pilot, Thursday, March 17, 2016, p.5) Ø A man has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for stealing a Unilorin PC tablet at the Faculty of Law premises of the University of Ilorin (“Man, 23, jailed for phone theft in Unilorin”, National Pilot, Thursday, March 17, 2016, p.21) Ø A 400 level student of History and International Relations at the University of Ilorin, Olawale Odeyemi, has written on the matriculation of fresh students in the university. (“Season of Matriculation”, The Nation, Thursday, March 17, 2016 , p.25

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Erratum The printer's devil struck on March 7, 2016, wreaking a subtle havoc on “The Podium” column. The second article under the column, titled “Kudos to Adeoye”, was somehow mutilated. For that reason, the article is hereby reproduced:

Kudos to Adeoye

ndoubtedly, the outgone Chairman of ASUU, Unilorin Chapter, Rasheed Adeoye, has really defined what Constructive Unionism means. He has, indeed, established the standard for Reasonable Unionism. In spite of the hazardous trying times he endured as the Chairman of ASUU, Unilorin Chapter, which he himself had described as “loathsome and awesome”, he recorded great and indelible achievements – surprisingly without any bloodletting and disruption of the system. The achievements are legion and amazing in their quality and quantity. In no particular order, I

should mention the ones that are extremely remarkable to me. Annual promotion of qualified members into professorial cadre, 2014 appointment into the professorial cadre and the special respite for a few committed individuals that deserved it, donation of 1% of November of academic staff salary to the IDPs, ASUU Shopping Mall, Purchase of Toyota Hiace Hummer Bus for Union activities, ASUU Hostels and host of others that space cannot permit me to list here. One will wonder how he was able to achieve this much in the environment of disunity, or within what he described as the “prevailing

situation of dual antagonism”. The simple answer for any agitated mind is that he and his Exco were just simply constructive. Unionism does not necessarily need to be disruptive. It does not mean that Adeoye was a stooge. No! Neither was he a passive conformist, but he was reasonable and calculated. He did not compromise with the Administration on issues that were of great interest to the members of the union he led. His success, to me, is a product of commitment to truth, respect for due process, respect for elders' advice, and, above all, desire for unity, reconciliation and integration. Congrats!

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by Kunle Akogun

Responsible unionism as a calling

s I was sieving through my notes in preparation for this write-up last weekend, the philosophy of Jeremy Bentham, the th 19 Century English jurist and social reformer, flashed through my mind. Of particular interest to me was the “fundamental axiom” of his “greatest happiness of the greatest number” dictum. And I quickly realised that the espousal of this philosophy by all stakeholders at the University of Ilorin, especially its workers and management, has been the critical factor responsible for the enduring peace, stability and giant strides being witnessed at the University. Nothing better demonstrates this commitment to ensuring the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people than the unity of purpose between the University management and the various staff unions. Joined like Siamese twins in a single-minded strive for excellent service delivery, it is not surprising that the Unilorin workforce and the University administration have continued to set good examples, in the country, on how to run a world-class university. And as I stated in a previous outing of Town & Gown, “the culture of conscientious leadership and supportive followership is so contagious at the University of Ilorin that sundry staff unions have invariably become partners in progress with the management as against the cat-and-mouse syndrome that often characterises the relationship between workers and managements in many universities in the country”. As the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), often says, the raison d'être of the University, any university, is the student populace, and, according to him, everything must be done to ensure that the students' interests are served at all times. In this regard, the recent reaffirmation of commitment to a stable academic calendar in the University by the local Chapter of the Academic Staff Union

of Universities (ASUU) is heartwarming. It is an unambiguous reassurance that the University is indeed poised for greater heights. The new ASUU Chairman, Dr. Usman Adebimpe Raheem, a veteran unionist from his student days, told the Vice-Chancellor during the maiden meeting of the new ASUU officials with the University management that “this is the continuation of the last executive. We are on the same page with the administration and we have made a choice against forces of destabilization. We believe in stability and we must actively maintain the momentum in place”. The ASUU Chairman, however, told the Vice-Chancellor that while the Union intends “to be as friendly as possible”, it “would also be as forceful as possible when it comes to members' welfare matters. For instance, he said, “When we ask for what is due to us, we may not insist on 100 percent, but we will push for and ensure that we get 99 percent”. And of course, the Vice-Chancellor assured the Union that its cooperation would be

adequately reciprocated, saying, “The management is ready to cooperate with you and we will make your work easier and apparent”. Indeed, the Unilorin Chapter of ASUU has continued to enthrall me each time I review its activities. It is the first university workers' union in the country to empathize with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with its recent donation of over N3 million to the unfortunate victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-eastern part of the country. The Union had, earlier in 2011, made monetary donations to the victims of the Tsunami earthquake in Haiti. It should be noted that these donations were not from the Union's check-off dues but special contributions by members from their salaries. Also, Unilorin ASUU is the first university staff union in the country to build students' hostel in a move aimed at helping the University management to tackle the chronic accommodation challenges facing students on campus. No doubt, this is the hallmark of responsible unionism!

Prof. Abdulkareem's well-deserved appointment he recent appointment of the erudite Professor of Educational Management, Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem as the new Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services) has been hailed across the University campus as a round peg in a round hole. Prof. Abdulkareem, who is the immediate past Director of the Institute of Education (IOE), University of Ilorin, is bringing into his new office a rich pedigree of commitment to service excellence. Feelers from his last duty post show that he is an astute manager of men and resources. Town & Gown heartily congratulates this man of letters and wishes him Allah's protection and guidance in his new assignment.

…To our brand new Profs, bravo! he University of Ilorin management has again demonstrated its commitment to acknowledging and rewarding excellence with the recent release of the promotion/appointments of 43 new Professors and 96 Readers. Like the Chief Imam of the University, Prof. A.G.A.S. Oladosu, said in his Juma'at Sermon last Friday (March 18, 2016), the attainment of the Professorial rank, though “ highly washable”, does not really call for frivolous celebrations. It is a call to higher duties, which must be discharged with the fear of the Almighty God. To the new eggheads, Town & Gown says bravo and more power to your elbows!

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