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www.unilorin.edu.ng A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor
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Unilorin moves to boost national energy supply Highlights 246 students bag Unilorin scholarship NUC okays Unilorin's Primary Education programme We 'll support initiatives that prepare students for challenges - Ambali Unilorin Drama Village to become national tourist centre Encomiums, as University Library honours retired staff Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest The Alma Mater: Be unreasonable!
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Prof. Ambali By Ishaq Babatunde
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has said that the decision of the University to establish the Unilorin Renewable Energy Centre (UREC) is to contribute to the attainment of a stable public energy supply in the country. Prof. Ambali, who disclosed this in the just
published University of Ilorin 2014/2015 Annual Report, pledged that when it becomes operational, the Centre would be saddled with the responsibility of conducting research and training in alternative energy sources, which, he said, would no doubt aid the attainment of stable electricity supply in Nigeria. (Contd. on page 3)
Scholars celebrate Ilorin's contribution to development of education, Islam By Adeyinka Ademuyiwa
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Prof. Sanni delivering his lecture last Thursday EDITORIAL BOARD
lorin, the Kwara State capital, was again celebrated last Thursday (December 17, 2015)for its contributions to the development of education in general and the Islamic religion in particular. This was at rd the 3 Annual Public Lecture of the Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS) . At the Lecture, titled “The Story of an Autochthonous Scholarly Network: Ilorin and the Making of Modern 'Ulama' in Nigeria�, the Guest Lecturer, Prof. Amidu Olaleke Sanni of the Lagos State University (LASU), cited several networks linking early Ilorin Islamic scholars' manuscripts to different centres in Germany, Mali, Ghana, Egypt and others. Prof. Sanni disclosed that the greatest collections of Ilorin Studies anywhere in the world are in Germany and that perhaps the greatest scholar of Islamic studies in Ghana today was tutored at the popular Markaz Islamic Centre, Agege, Lagos. (Contd. on page 4)
Dr. L. A. Azeez (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. M. A. Adedimeji, Dr. (Mrs.) F. R. Aliyu -Ibrahim, Dr. (Mrs.) R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary)
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left), welcoming the leader of a team of overseas collaborators, Dr Tunde Odutoye, to his office last Wednesday
Dignitaries displaying the Book of Readings presented during the 3rd Annual Public Lecture of the Centre for Ilorin Studies last Thursday
The Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. Badmus Olanrewaju Yusuf, presenting the Vice-Chancellor's address at the 3rd Annual Public Lecture organised by the Centre for Ilorin Studies last Thursday
L-R: The wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs. ) H. T. Ambali; the Director, Centre for Ilorin Studies, Prof. Z. I. Oseni; and the Mogaji-Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Muhammad Soliu, at the 3rd Annual Public Lecture organised by the Centre for Ilorin Studies last Thursday
L-R: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. The new couple, Mr. and Mrs.Raphael Adewara (middle), Y. S. Ijaiya; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; flanked by their parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Omoniyi and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, (left), and Chief and Mrs. Adewara, shortly after their at the engagement ceremony of the daughter of the engagement ceremony last Friday University, Miss Janet Omoniyi, last Friday
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Ambali restates Unilorin’s commitment to tripartite mandate The Professor of Veterinary Medicine said that the University of Ilorin would not lose sight of its mandate as an ivory tower that was established mainly to perform the tripartite functions of teaching, research and community development. Prof. Ambali pointed out that the establishment of UREC was informed by the University's effort to realise the third leg of the mandate, which is community service, to contribute its quota towards the progress and development of the community within which the University is domiciled. According to him, “the University of Ilorin, having attained success in the first two legs (teaching and research), could not but direct its searchlights to areas where the lives of members of the University’s host
community and their living conditions would be enhanced”. Prof Ambali thanked God that the frantic efforts of the University to improve academic standard and community development as well as inculcating the right values and character in the students had caught the attention of some distinguished organisations and agencies in terms of support and assistance in all aspects of the University programmes. While saying that the University of Ilorin could achieve whatever goal it sets its minds upon, the ViceChancellor urged all staff and students not to rest on their oars but continue to keep the fire of their commitment and dedication burning so as to take the University higher and higher in the years ahead.
246 students bag Unilorin scholarship By Ishaq Babatunde
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n recognition of their brilliant academic performances at their various levels across all Faculties, the Senate of the University of Ilorin awarded scholarships to 246 of its students during the 2014/2015 academic session. The breakdown of the awards, contained in the just published University of Ilorin 2014/2015 Annual Report, showed that the scholarships were awarded to12 students of the Faculty of Agriculture, 32 students of the Faculty of Arts, 14 from the Faculty of Basic Medical Science, six from the Faculty of Clinical Science, 16 from the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, 37 from the Faculty of Education and 36 students from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. Others included one student from the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, 13 students from the Faculty of Law, 16 from the Faculty of Life Sciences, 12 from the Faculty of Management Sciences, six from the
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 23 from the Faculty of Physical Sciences, 20 from the Faculty of Social Sciences, and two from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The Annual Report quoted the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, as explaining that the scholarship award was “basically to reward hard work and to serve as morale booster for the recipients while it will further motivate and encourage other students to strive hard to attain that great height”. Prof. Ambali commended the University scholars and advised other students to attach seriousness to their studies for them to be recipients of the award in the 2015/2016 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor pointed out that the University of Ilorin is known for the best and pledged that his leadership would continue to do everything humanly possible not only to sustain the feat but also to consolidate on the existing achievements.
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he Inter-Religious Council of the University of Ilorin rejoices with the entire University of Ilorin Christian Community, all Christians in Nigeria and Christians all over the world as we celebrate 2015 Christmas. HAPPY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION May our Lord Jesus Christ bless, protect and guide us all through the festive period and we equally
pray that God enable us witness many more of Yuletide seasons in life. MERRY CHRISTMAS Signed Prof. G. A. Olatunji Chairman
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Ambali gives kudos to CILS (Contd. from front page) The LASU Professor of Arabic Studies also urged Islamic scholars in the country to close ranks, noting that some current practices are inimical to the long-run interest of the group. Also speaking on the occasion, which included the presentation of the Centre's second Book of Readings, “Ilorin as a Beacon of Learning and Culture in West Africa”, the Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Olanrewaju Shagaya, said, “Ilorin is the Centre of Islamic learning in Nigeria”. According to the Zanna of Ilorin, Markaz in Agege was built by Sheikh Adam Al-Ilory apart from Ansarul Islam institutions of Sheikh Kamaldeen AlAdabiya and other Islamic institutions by other eminent Ilorin scholars. He noted that these have given birth to many modern Ulamas of note across Nigeria particularly in Ilorin and the entire South Western part of the country. Alhaji Shagaya said, “The early settlers of Ilorin would not have envisaged the magnitude of development of Islamic knowledge, understanding, and use of the Holy Quran by present day indigenes”. He, however, cautioned against the use of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet for extraneous purposes. He said, “My reservation and fear, however, are the fact that some of these modern Ulamas embark on some spiritual activities, which appear not to be in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah. By this, I mean the use of the Quran for other purposes rather than for protection and guidance as ordained by our Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace and Blessing of Allah be upon Him)”. The Chairman further eulogised Ilorin indigenes, saying, “The present Ilorin has developed from the reign of Abdulsalam in 1823 through to the reign of the present Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Mai Martaba, Dr. th Ibrahim Zulukarnaini Gambari (CFR), the 11 Emir of Ilorin whose reign has ushered in multi-dimensional developments, witnessing peace and harmony”. In his own address, entitled “Brighter Future”, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), again corroborated earlier speakers, noting that, “it was not by accident that when the first university was to be established in Nigeria, Ilorin came naturally to the mind of the colonial masters because there was no better place for an institution of learning than a town of scholars. If not for lack of pipeborne water and good electricity, Ilorin would have
hosted the first university”. He pointed out that “today, the city hosts the largest university by land mass and the most desired institution by admission applicants in the country”. Prof. Ambali, who was represented on the occasion by one of the Coordinators at the Centre and Dean, University of Ilorin Postgraduate School, Prof. Badmus Olanrewaju Yusuf, listed several Islamic scholars from the city and credited them with the impacts that Ilorin today is making at the vanguard of both Islamic and western education. The Vice-Chancellor said, “With many scholars of Ilorin extraction now combining both Islamic and Western education and creating works across disciplines throughout the country and beyond, the city has a bright future as the lighthouse of knowledge it has historically been”. Speaking further, he said, “I use this medium to encourage Ilorin sons and daughters and Nigerians at large to continue to hold knowledge and learning in high esteem because education is the ticket to a bright future”. Prof. Ambali expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Centre for Ilorin Studies, congratulating both the pioneer Director and Chief Imam of the University, Prof A.G.A.S. Oladosu, for laying a solid foundation for the Centre and the current Director and Chief Imam of Auchi, Prof. Z.I. Oseni for sustaining the tempo. Earlier, the Director of the Centre, Prof Oseni, had listed several achievements of the Centre, which include publication and presentation of Public Lectures; hosting of conferences in 2013 and 2014; and the presentation of the Centre's Book of Readings in December 2013 among others. He asked the University and interested members of the audience to help build a bigger office complex for the Centre because of plans to display “Ilorin Icons”-an ongoing project aimed at profiling contributions of notable Ilorin indigenes to national development. The occasion was witnessed by many dignitaries, including the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr (Mrs) H.T. Ambali; the Mogaji-Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Soliu Mohammed who represented the Emir; the President of the Ilorin Emirates Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulhamid Adi; the first Grand Khadi of Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Justice Abdulkadir Orire (rtd) and the current Grand Khadi, Justice S.O. Mohammed; the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad and many more.
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ll is set for tying of nuptial knots between Abdullah Oladosu, son of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Prof. A. G. A. S. Oladosu, and his heartthrob, Maryam Yusuf. According to a notice signed by Prof. and Alhaja A. G. A. S. Oladosu, a copy of was received by Unilorin
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Bulletin, the Nikkah ceremony holds on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Lakeside Resort, University of Ilorin Main Campus. The time is 11.00a.m.prompt. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.
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NUC okays Unilorin's Primary Education programme By Ishaq Babatunde
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he National Universities Commission (NUC) has given the management of the University of Ilorin the go-ahead for its newly established Primary Education programme, having satisfied all necessary conditions needed for the successful take-off of the course. The NUC's nod came through its accreditation team that visited the University last Monday (December 14, 2015). Presenting her report at the end of the team's visit last Tuesday (December 15, 2015), the leader of the accreditation team, Prof. Julie Ibiam, commended the management of the University of Ilorin for putting in place all necessary requirements for the new programme. The accreditation team leader, who is a Professor of Childhood Education, Department of Primary Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, explained that the team visited the Department of Primary Education, the University Library, laboratories and other related places on campus, saying that what they found on ground had shown clearly that the University was indeed ready for the course. Prof. Ibiam disclosed that the team had examined the academic content, curriculum, physical structure of the Department, the admission modality, the laboratory and library facilities, among others. She advised the authority of the University to intensify efforts on things that would further give the Department a face-lift so as to be rated as one of the best in the country. In his response, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), thanked the NUC team for painstakingly screening the Department without fear or favour. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented on the occasion by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research,
Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, explained that the University of Ilorin is very conscious of standard when it comes to research, teaching and community service. Prof. Olatunji described Primary Education as the foundation that must be given a proper attention and recognition to ensure that everything built on it stands on a good footing. He then pledged that the University would do everything possible to ensure that the institution sustains its leading role in terms of academic integrity. Earlier on Monday, the accreditation team was welcomed to the University by the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI) on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali. The leader of the team, Prof. Ibiam, said the team was in the University of Ilorin to perform a national assignment given to them by the National Universities Commission as regards the accreditation of Primary Education, a new programme in the institution. She explained that the NUC representatives were not in the University to witch-hunt the authority of the institution but to look at what is on ground in the new Department. Prof. Ibiam, therefore, sought the cooperation and assistance of the University authority by providing the team with necessary information and enabling environment needed to carry out the exercise effectively and efficiently. In his response, Prof. Olatunji urged members of the accreditation team to feel free to conduct their exercise, pledging that the authority of the University would provide them with necessary materials, documents and necessary information they needed for the job.
University of Ilorin Muslim Community Christmas and New Year Greetings
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s our Christian brothers and sisters prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the University of Ilorin Muslim Community wishes the entire University of Ilorin Christian Community and indeed Christians all over the world, Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New Year in advance.
another for a peaceful co-existence between adherents of all religions all over the world. Once again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
While celebrating, we should not forget to imbibe and emulate the exemplary life of Christ embodied in LOVE and FAITHFULNESS to one
Prof. A. G. A. S. Oladosu
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We 'll support initiatives that prepare students for challenges - Ambali By Mustafa Abubakar
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has restated the University's position to support any initiative aimed at preparing the students for the challenges of life. Prof. Ambali stated this last Thursday (December 17, 2015) while speaking at the official launch of the Repertoire initiative and exhibition organised by the Sqyground Africa in collaboration with the Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Nigeria held at the Unilorin Multipurpose Hall. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS), Prof. J. S. Sadiku, said that the University is appreciative and supportive of the Repertoire initiative that is complimenting the efforts to achieve the objectives of making the students job creators and self-reliant. He said, “The University promises to continue to support any initiative of this nature that is aimed at preparing our students for the challenges of life. It is for all these purposes that we have incorporated entrepreneurship course that is compulsory for all our students� in our curriculum. Prof. Ambali said that there is already a growing recognition that jobs have become scarce, and youth entrepreneurship has become an important strategy for integrating youth into labour markets, thereby addressing the unemployment challenges. In his address, the Director of the Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), Dr. Umar Gunnu,
represented by Mr. Yusuf Abdullateef, said that the only way to improve the country is to empower youths, adding that the programme as organised will create such platform. In his speech, the President of the Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Nigeria (FUCN), Mr. John-Paul Usman, said that sustainable development provides environment, society and economy components, which Repertoire has carefully considered. Lamenting that we are living in a world that is increasingly marked by a growing interdependence in all areas of human activity, Mr. Usman said that the UNESCO Clubs have proved to be reliable and effective partners through which UNESCO creates awareness among the populace by mobilising and supporting initiatives of this nature. Also speaking, the CEO/Founder of the Project, who is a 400 level student of the Department of Information and Communication Science, Mr. Ibrahim Shittu, described the project as a digital platform meant to connect students' entrepreneurs across tertiary institutions in Nigeria using the identifying, testing, verifying, connecting and promoting strategies. A major highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Repertoire website and exhibitions by different University of Ilorin students entrepreneur groups such as Beta SMS Nigeria, Haddie Clothing, Smith Graphic, Amugold Group, Off Krents ,Bint Khidr Ventures, MED Photography, and Joseph Eric Clothings among others.
Unilorin Drama Village to become national tourist centre By Idris Alooma and Ishaq Babatunde
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keeping the body fit, Prof. Morakinyo said that the essence of creating weekends by the colonial masters was principally to create an avenue for relaxation and recreation. He decried the attitude of some Nigerians who turn deaf ears to the utilisation of the weekend for pleasure, adding that such habit is the major cause of short life expectancy that is common in African countries. Prof. Morakinyo advised the Federal Government to pay utmost attention to tourism, saying that a country that attaches seriousness to tourism stands the chance of gaining two things- massive revenue generation and sound health of her citizenry. He disclosed that countries like Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, and Venezuela generate enormous funds from tourism and encouraged the Federal Government to follow suit so as to boost the country's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) especially at this time when the price of crude oil is falling day by day in the international market.
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Encomiums, as University Library honours retired staff By Olushola Famuyiwa
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he virtues of diligence, dedication and selfless service were celebrated penultimate Friday (December 11, 2015) as staff members of the University Library hosted a special reception and sendoff in honor of three of its retired officers. The honorees were Dr Wahab Afolabi Adio, a former Principal Librarian; Mr. Adeoti-Adekeye, a former Ag. Head of the Reader's Services Division; and Mr. Isiaka Alao, also a former Principal Librarian. In his remarks, the University Librarian, Dr J. O. Omoniyi, who also chaired the occasion, described the retirees as dedicated officials, who put in their best in the services of the University. Dr Omoniyi described Mr. Isiaka Alao as a workaholic, saying, “he is a hardworking fellow, I heard he did so well at the Kwara State University, Malete, when he was appointed the University Librarian there. He is indeed a personality of repute”. The University Librarian stressed that Mr. Alao is not retiring yet because he has just been re-appointed at the Kwara State University as the University Librarian for the second time. Also speaking about Mr. Adeoti-Adekeye, onetime Chief Cataloguer, who retired as the Ag. Head of the Reader's Services Division, Dr. Omoniyi noted the he has worked for so long with Mr. Adekeye and knows him as somebody who loved his work and made a lot of sacrifice in the service of the University. The University Librarian further described Dr. Wahab Adio as a man who is committed to duty throughout his years of service in the University. Dr. Omoniyi charged staff of the University Library to emulate the habit of consistent hard work
displayed by the retired staff, saying that “success does not come by chance; we are celebrating the trio today because they have served the University well”. In his response, Mr. Adekeye, who was accompanied by his wife and family friends, expressed his gratitude to God, who spared his life to witness the day. He said, “My heart is filled with joy, I appreciate the University Librarian, the Deputy University Librarian and all the staff of the Library for this honor. Also in his response, Mr. Alao tendered an apology for his wife's absence and thanked the organisers and the entire staff of the University Library for giving him such a befitting send-off. He said, “I will not be fair enough to say I have not offended anyone during my stay in the library but to err is human, to forgive is divine”. In his own response, Dr Adio, who sent a representative, also thanked God and staff of the University Library for the honor given to him, and prayed that God will also remember everyone for good. While presenting gifts to the retirees on behalf of the Library staff, the Deputy University Librarian, Mr. A. Martey, congratulated the trio on their success and expressed gratitude to everyone for attending the event. Mr. Martey described the retirees as passionate individuals, who in their various ways, had contributed to the development of the University Library. Among the dignitaries at the event were the former Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Prof. B.L. Adeleke; the Coordinator, Faculty of Law Library, Mrs O. Baale; as well as families members and friends of the honorees.
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Onireti becomes Mufty of Ojokuland A Lecturer at the Department of Arabic, University of Ilorin and an Assistant Director at the Unilorin Advancement Centre, Dr Lateef Onireti Ibraheem, has been turbaned the first Mufty (Islamic Grand Jurist) of Ojokuland in Oyun Local Government area of Kwara State. The turbaning, which took place penultimate Friday (December 11, 2015) at the Ojoku market place, was presided over by the Olojoku of Ojoku, Oba Abdulrazaq Afolabi Iyiolasemi III and attended by members of the Ojoku Council of Ulamau. Also turbaned alongside Dr. Onireti were Ustaz AbdulHameed Folarori Husain, an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, as Khatibul Ummah (the Orator of the Muslim Ummah); Khalifah Bashir Uthman Otokete as Mukadam al Akbar (The Grand Mukadam); and Alhaji Idris Ekemande the Mufasir alAwal (Grand Mufasir).
I n h i s remarks at the c e r e m o n y, t h e Olojoku, Oba Afolabi, said that the turbaning of the scholars was in recognition of their contributions to the spread of Islamic teachings and the development of Ojokuland. D r. O n i r e t i Among the dignitaries from the University of Ilorin that attended the event was the Ag. Head of the Department of Arabic, Dr Abdulgany Abombola Abdussalam.
Unilorin don shines at Indian Conference
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Lecturer at the Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Dr. A. S. Aremu, has won th the “Excellent Paper Award” at the just concluded 5 International Conference on Solid Waste Management (IconSWM2015). The conference, which was organised under the aegis of the International Society for Waste
Management, Air and Water, was held between November 25 and 27, 2015 at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India. Dr. Aremu's award winning paper was titled “Modeling Indigenous Footpath and Proximity Cut-off Values for Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Ilorin, Nigeria”.
'NASU DAY 2015' holds Dec. 22
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he University of Ilorin Branch of the NonAcademic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) will hold its End of the Year Activities/Congress this Tuesday (December 22, 2015) at the University Auditorium.
A statement by the Branch Secretary, Comrade Suberu H. Ibrahim, disclosed that the event, tagged “NASU DAY 2015”, will start by 10.00a.m. All NASU members are expected to attend.
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ollowing the approval of the Vice-Chancellor and Senate of the University of Ilorin for the creation of the Centre for Laboratory to Product (LABTOP Centre), I wish to inform members of the University Community, especially the active researchers, that LABTOP Centre has existed since September, 2015. The Centre has the primary mandate to create a synergy between research efforts in the University and industrial applications of such research results (translation into products) in industries for the mutual benefit of both parties. The synergy holds handsome rewards for the inventors/researchers. After due consultation with Provost and Deans, personnel of LABTOP Centre would visit Faculties,
Departments and active research groups to identify and upgrade pertinent research efforts to industrially usable standards. The LABTOP Centre is currently located at Room A7 in the Central Research Laboratory, and can be reached on +2348035792497 and labtopcentre@unilorin.edu.ng. Our doors are open 24/7 for beneficial discussions, innovative research ideas and suggestions. Signed Prof. S.A. Abdulkareem Director, LABTOP Centre
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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 11TH DECEMBER TO 17TH DECEMBER, 2015
RECEIPTS Academic Transcript Scroll Order of Proceeding Academic Gown Student I.D. Card Clinic Registration Change of Course Form T/Shirt Fitness Centre Unilorin Property Management Board (UPMB) Post Graduate Acceptance Payment Pay slip Post Graduate School Charges Post Graduate Students Union Charges Ilorin Business School Application fees Ilorin Business School Charges GIFMIS Salary for the Month of November, 2015 Total Receipts for the period PAYMENT S: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Fasman Nig Ltd Repainting of Main Gate House & Fence Wall Ajay Engineers Grading of Road to Unilorin Primary School Ciwat Engineering Consult Ltd Consultancy Fees on Construction of Optometry & Vision Sciences Commade Nig Ltd Rehabilitation of Lecture Theatre III Cert 03 J A Amosa Ventures Nig Supply of Souvenirs for 40 Years Anniversary & 31st Convocation Nobel Power Nig Ltd Re- Award of Upgrading of Air Conditioning System & Other Works in Performing Art Theatre 01 Nobel Power Nig Ltd Re- Award of Upgrading of Air Conditioning System & Other Works in Performing Art Theatre Labquest Engineering Solution Ltd Supply & Installation of Engineering Workshop for Electrical & Mechanical Labquest Engineering Solution Ltd Supply & Installation of Engineering Workshop for Electrical & Mechanical Oluwahales Perfect Nig Ent. Supply of 1,500 Academic Gown Aminoba Enterprises Construction of Public Toilet for UBE at Unilorin Staff School Cert 02 Jpower Tools Centre Ltd Repair of Two Health Services Vehicle Turning Point Engineering Ltd Maintenance of Teak Plantation Cert 02 Electronic Test Company Post UTME Screening Exercise 2015/16 Academic Session OTHER PAYMENTS: Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Purchase Advances Various National Universities Commission Resource Assessment for B. Engr Biomedical Engineering National Universities Commission Re-Accreditation of MBA Programme in Unilorin Mr Ajijolakewu Abiodun Kamaldeen Academic Staff Training & Development University of Ilorin Staff Salary for the Month of November, 2015 TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar
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AMOUNT 2,570,500.00 30,800.00 34,550.00 16,250.00 13,700.00 9,000.00 20,000.00 3,600.00 8,000.00 44,400.00 10,080,000.00 350.00 216,450.00 8,000.00 770,000.00 46,000.00 588,079,903.41 ? 601,951,503.41
999,716.00 280,000.00 987,591.07 4,493,011.50 1,845,000.00 8,321,014.41 363,777.50 12,526,435.36 7,847,090.41 12,750,000.00 163,914.34 490,822.50 1,550,400.00 30,736,500.00 18,451,729.12 4,047,616.87 1,304,000.00 1,500,000.00 3,153,516.67 588,079,903.41 37,579.50 ? 699,929,618.66
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Zoology
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Omosewo, Esther O.
Science Education
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Afolayan, Abiodun E. O.
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Owolanwo, Henry W.O.
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Oyenibi, Solomon
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Aliu, Dayo
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Adebiyi, Simeon A.
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Aleyomi, Medayese J.
Educational Technology Centre
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Durosaro, Irene A.
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Ogidilogun, Samuel
Security Division
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Ejigah, John C.
Security Division
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Olarewaju, Modupe E.
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Udoh, Okon U.
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Dean's Office-Law
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Central Admin: Office
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Oyeyiola, Mary
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Adoga, Michael
Security Division
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Akerele, Benjamin B.
Security Division
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Eseyin, Idowu
Security Division
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Ojo, Rhoda B.
Dean's Office-Engineering
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Usman, Taiye
Works: Parks And Gardens
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Williams, Friday I.
Security Division
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Amao, Julius A.
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Ø The University of Ilorin radio station, Unilorin 89.3 FM, was established primarily to project the academic excellence of the school and also to train its students especially those who have passion for radio broadcasting. (“The radio boom: Investors’ new honey pot in the air”, Nigerian Tribune, November 22, 2015, p.23 Ø The Former Chancellor of the University of Ilorin the Dein of Agbor, His Royal Highness Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi, has been listed among the young monarchs on the throne (“Monarchs on the Throne”, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday, December 13, 2015,p.25) Ø A Lecturer at the University of Ilorin and a former Commissioner in Ondo State, Prof. Funsho Olorunfemi, has disclosed that during the military era, his allowance as Commissioner was N2,000 (“As a Commissioner, my allowance was just N2,000”, Sunday Punch, Sunday December 12, 2015, pp.44 & 45) Ø While speaking at the Orientation Week of the Muslims Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Unilorin Chapter, a Lecturer at the Department of Telecommunication Sciences at the University of Ilorin, Mr. Y. O. Imam-Fulani, has urged Muslims in the country to be steadfast, patient and tolerant in the current wave of Islamophobia around the world. (“How to curb Islamphobia”, Kwara Arise, Monday, December 14, 2015, p.5) Ø Prof. Hassan A. Saliu of the University of Ilorin has appreciated and expressed gratitude to all those who, through visitations, prayers, moral and financial support, stood by him during the fidau prayer for his late mother, Alhaja Rabiatu Soliu (“Appreciation”, Kwara Arise, Monday, December 14, 2015) Ø While speaking at the Anti-corruption and Transparency Monitoring Seminar, the ViceChancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has commended the University's Chapter of the Anti-corruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit for organising such a programme, which is aimed at curbing crime. (“Unilorin, scholars rise against corruption, crime”, New Telegraph Tuesday, December 15, 2015, p.23 Ø The University of Ilorin hosted the breast and cervical cancer awareness campaign. (“Students storm campus with cancer awareness campaign”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, December 15, 2015, p.24; See also “Unilorin Students raise awareness on Cancer”, Daily Trust, Thursday, December 17, 2015, p.46)
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Ø In his column, “EDUPEACE”, the Director, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has emphasised the importance of Leadership Training, which he said is the tonic for the smooth-running of offices of authority (“From A luta to Aloha”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, December 15, 2015, p.26) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has vowed that the University will not rest on its oars until it achieves 100% digitisation across board. (“Unilorin to hit 100% digitization”, The Herald, Wednesday, December 16, 2015, p.8; See also, “Unilorin targets 100 per cent digitization”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, December 17, 2015, p.25) Ø Staff members of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) have complained about how the activities of the students of the Kwara State Polytechnic are affecting the smooth-running and activities of UITH. (“Kwarapoly students' protest paralyses UITH activities as NLC urges KWSG's intervention”, th th National Pilot, Thursday17 - Sunday, 20 December, 2015, p.5) Ø The photogragraph of the Dean of the Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Prof. Yusuf Lanre Badmus, a newly wedded couple and the Regional Editor of the Leadership Newspaper, Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin has been published. National Pilot, Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th December, 2015, p.22) Ø While speaking at the 3rd Annual Public Lecture of the Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS),t the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has commended the Centre for being at the fore front of promoting scholarship and cross fertilization of idears that brings about development (“Create more avenue to learn Arabic, Western education” The Herald, Friday, December 18, 2015, p.18) Ø In his column, “RENAISSANCE”, the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has condemned the extrajudicial killing of Shiite Muslims in Zaria while urging the Federal Government to implement the resolutions of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on the incident. (“Zaria killings and way forward”, Newswatch Times, Friday, December 18, 2015, Back page)
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Be unreasonable! (Dedicated to the newly admitted students)
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he Institute of Corporate Administration (ICAD) held its 2015 Digital Entrepreneurship Summit on Saturday (October 31, 2015) at Kwara Hotel Limited, Ilorin, during which some staff of the University of Ilorin were admitted as Fellows and Members. As guest lecturer, I spoke on “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the Digital Economy: A Communicative Approach”. During the interactive session, the point I made on the need to be unreasonable in the age of Digital Economy generated some heat. At that point, I used the Boiling Frog Theory to explain what was meant. At the end of the day, many people decided to be unreasonable, change and explore the entrepreneurship options available online and offline. The Boiling Frog Theory is basically an experiment. If you put a frog in a vessel of water and start heating the water, the frog adjusts its body temperature accordingly as the temperature of the water rises. The frog keeps on adjusting with increase in temperature until the water is about to reach the boiling point and it is no longer able to adjust anymore. At that point, the frog decides to jump out but is unable to do so because it has lost all its strength in adjusting with water temperature. Very soon, it dies. Actually, the background to the issue of being unreasonable is that in the year 1794, Thomas Paine wrote a book, “The Age of Reason”. It was all good to be reasonable. But in the year 1989, Charles Handy wrote another book, “The Age of Unreason”. Hence, it is no longer trendy to be “reasonable”. The difference between being reasonable, which Paine took pains to explain, and unreasonable, which came handy through Handy's book, was simply explained by the Irish Nobel Prize laureate, George Bernard Shaw. According to him, a reasonable man adapts himself to the world while the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Now back to the theory, it is reasonable to say it was the boiling water that killed the frog. But what killed the frog was its inability to decide when to jump out. It requires some quality education to know when to jump out or confront a situation instead of just adjusting. In the digital economy of the 21st century, what you study does not actually matter; the world is interested in the excellence in you, what you have to offer.
Funke Akindele is an unreasonable young woman. She studied Law; she is a famous actress. Nkem Owoh is an unreasonable man. He studied Engineering at the University of Ilorin; he is a renowned actor. Dr SID trained as a doctor. An unreasonable man, he is a prominent musician. If these people were reasonable, they would practise what they studied by not “wasting” the investment, kill their talents and be anonymous. Listen, to be unreasonable is to be courageous in pursuing your dreams. Students dream and they need role models. The most unreasonable person in Nigeria today in my opinion is that man who will have my vote any day as future President of this country. His name is Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. Look at him having the last laugh, the Lion Heart! Except you are unreasonable, how would you dare the all-powerful President of Nigeria and refuse to budge, despite all suffocating pressures? How would you jump from the party in power with all the privileges and lead an opposition campaign and believe you could unseat a “sitting” Nigerian President, something unprecedented? How would you risk your life because of principle and refuse to make peace with Mama Peace to enjoy your own peace? Being unreasonable would make you do all that. Unlike the frog, you jumped from the boiling water and today, everywhere you go, like MTN, you generate ripples. Even your enemies secretly admire you. Be unreasonable! Another unreasonable person I know is Ismaila Monsur Akolade, currently a Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos. He earlier spent 10 years at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin. When he was to write his final exams, he just walked away. That was the last bridge to cross to be confined to a life of stethoscope, needles and syringes, which he never wanted. Today, the young man is making waves and I read with relish the interview he once grated “The Nation” newspaper. He is a campus celebrity, a social media aficionado, a potential First Class graduate, ruling his world like Glo and happy with himself now. Monsur, that admirably unreasonable young man who was inspired by “Three Idiots”, a movie! Better be inspired by idiots and excel than sit down and complain about your course or lament there is no job or opportunity! Be unreasonable!
?A mid-sized car launched today generates only an estimated 5% of the
pollution which was generated by a car fifty years ago. ?Awesome! A supertanker which is fully loaded and travels at a normal speed needs about 20 minutes to stop completely. ?A cat's ear has a total of thirty two muscles To download a copy of UNILORIN BULLETIN weekly, visit: www.unilorin.edu.ng. For all correspondences, send your e-mail to info@unilorin.edu.ng Editor: Kunle Akogun