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Again, PMB hails Unilorin's stable academic calendar -As 67 graduands make First Class By Fatima Abubakre & Oyindamola Ajayi
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resident Muhammadu Buhari has said that the University of Ilorin remains a source of pride and joy to the nation for maintaining a robust academic tradition and unbroken academic calendar for the past 16 years. President Buhari, who spoke at the grand finale of the 32nd Convocation Ceremonies of the University last Saturday (October 22, 2016), said, “This landmark achievement has proved that our universities can carry out their legitimate activities without unnecessary and unacceptable interruptions”. (Contd. on page 2)
WELL DONE: The representative of the President, Prof. Chiedu Mafiana (left), congratulating the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, on the University's landmark achievements last Saturday
I came, I saw, I made my mark – Ambali By Fatima Abubakre & Oyindamola Ajayi
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and Chairman of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU), Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has reviewed his tenure since he took over the reins of the institution's leadership four years ago, saying he has largely kept to his mandate. Prof. Ambali, who made this
self-assessment in his speech at the institution's 32nd Convocation last Saturday (October 22, 2016), said, “In the year 2012 when I came in as Vice-Chancellor of this University, I promised you all that I am going to leave University of Ilorin better than I inherited it; four years running, I think I have kept my promise”. (Contd. on page 2)
Highlights First Class - 67 Second Class Upper - 1505 Second Class Lower -3200 Third Class - 1124 Pass - 70 Ph.D - 66 Masters - 1486
Universities are crucial to the future - Wood By Mustafa Abubakar
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Prof. Wood delivering the Lecture last Thursday EDITORIAL BOARD
he Secretary-General of the A s s o c i a t i o n o f Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Prof. John Wood, has said that even though they currently face daunting challenges, universities are crucial to the future of humanity. Prof. Wood, who stated this last Thursday (October 20, 2016) while delivering the 32nd Convocation Lecture of the University of Ilorin, added that the
vision and mission of Unilorin are fit for the envisaged future. Speaking on the topic, "The Future of Universities", the Professor of Materials Science at the Imperial College, London, canvassed the restoration of confidence in the young people, especially university graduates, as, according to him, this is an essential ingredient to drive the future of universities. (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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Unilorin turns out 8,038 graduands A total of 8038 students bagged different degrees at the Convocation Ceremonies, among who were 6,069 First degree graduates, 1903 Postgraduate degree graduands and 66 Diploma holders. Of the 6,069 First degree graduands, 67 came out with First Class degrees, 1,505 bagged Second Class Upper degrees, 3,200 made Second Class Lower degrees, 1,124 received Third Class while 70 got the Pass degree and 103 medical graduands. The Faculty of Physical Sciences had the highest number of First Class graduates with 24, followed by the Faculty of Life Sciences with 10 First Class graduands. The Faculties of Engineering and Technology and Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) have nine First Class graduates each while the Faculty of Education has seven First Class graduates. The Faculties of Arts and Management Sciences have three First Class graduates each while the Faculties of Law and Social Sciences have one each. A further breakdown shows that
166 of the 1903 Postgraduate graduands bagged the PhD degrees in various disciplines, 1300 Academic Masters and 186 Professional Masters. Represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Prof. Chiedu Mafiana, the President pointed out that “our dream to have world class universities and centres of excellence among the community of nations cannot be realised if our universities open and close their gates to students at every whim.” He charged Nigerian universities to “remain focused and committed to their tripartite functions of teaching, research and community service in order to justify the huge government investment on them”. Noting that “universities are the leading lights of every society”, President Buhari said, “The nation looks up to you (universities) to provide pragmatic solutions to the many problems of our society”. In his goodwill message, the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, congratulated the Vice-Chancellor and management of the University of Ilorin for providing a
conducive environment for learning. The governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Education, Engr. Musa Yeketi, said, “As an alumnus of this great citadel of learning, I am proud of the achievements of this institution as the University of Ilorin has continuously contributed to human development and growth in the society”. According to Governor Ahmed, “the University of Ilorin continues to make great strides in bridging the gap between town and gown as over the years, the institution has been focused on engaging in meaningful research that contributes to the community and the country at large.” The governor noted that the recent multi-billion naira solar power plant initiative of the University of Ilorin “shows the synergy between research output and national development”.
I have made my marks – Ambali In an emotion-laden voice, the Professor of Veterinary Medicine told the guests that “this is my last convocation that I would chair as Vice-Chancellor of this great University, (as) my tenure would end few days to next year's convocation”, and thanked members of the University community and other stakeholders for their wonderful support. The Vice-Chancellor, who described his tenure as an “interesting journey” said, “Whatever success the University of Ilorin has achieved today, which makes it the first University of choice to many students and parents in Nigeria, is the result of sustained hard work over the past 41 years.” Acknowledging what he called “the vision and tenacity” of his predecessors namely: Prof. T.N Tamuno, Prof. O.O. Akinkugbe, Prof. S.A. Toye, Prof. Adeoye Adeniyi, Prof. J.O. Oyinloye, Prof.
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S.O.AbdulRaheem, Prof. S.O. Amali and Prof. I.O.Oloyede, Prof. Ambali said, “Without the foundation and edifice these great Nigerians built, there would be no University to take to a higher level. May God multiply their kind as well as all those who worked with them in various capacities.” The Vice-Chancellor, who also appreciated the management team comprising Principal Officers of the University, Provost, Deans and Directors as well as Heads of Departments and Units, declared: “You are all pleasant people to work with.” The Vice-Chancellor enjoined the graduands to be self-disciplined and be worthy ambassadors of the institution, stressing that “success is not achieved accidentally in life, it is achieved through positive thinking and purpose-driven hardwork, your responsibility is to live the rule.” Describing the 2015/2016 academic session as remarkable, Prof.
Ambali noted that students performed excellently during the period and lecturers of the University were competitive given the conducive environment provided for them. He further noted that the Institution also performed well in terms of research especially at the 2016 Nigerian Universities Research Development Fair (NURESDEF) where the University's research entries came first in two categories and second in two other categories and third overall, adding that, “We have recently established a Laboratory to Product (L2P) Centre with a view to translating our research efforts to useful products in the community.” A major highlight of this year's Convocation Ceremonies was the commissioning of 21 projects executed and completed in good time by the University.
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and Chairman of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU), Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has said that the University would continue to record landmark achievements while garnering laurels upon laurels in the actualisation of its core mandates of teaching, research and community service. Prof. Ambali gave this assurance last Monday (October 17, 2016) at his annual Convocation Press Briefing to flag off the nd institution's 32 Convocation Ceremonies. The Vice-Chancellor said, “Based on the quality teaching and conducive learning environment, the University has been flying high”, adding that “our students perform very well in competitive engagements with their counterparts in other universities… and the lecturers have also not been relenting in attracting research grants and making the University of Ilorin a force to be reckoned with in the world of scholarship…” According to Prof. Ambali, “it is for the totality of what makes the University of Ilorin tick in the discharge of its tripartite mandate that it remains the first choice of Nigerian students for the third
consecutive year …with 103,238 students insisting on being part of the better by far community in a country where some other Federal universities have for example 148 applicants, if you check the records”. T h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r highlighted the positive opinions which observers and stakeholders have been expressing about the University of Ilorin, citing the Ghanaian President who described the University as “a pride of Africa in terms of placing Nigeria and the continent on the path of true progress” and the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Mr. Babs Omotowa, who described the University “as one of the few properly managed universities in Nigeria”. Prof. Ambali also disclosed that the Visitor to the University, President Muhammadu Buhari, also similarly acknowledged the University as the “most stable and peaceful public university in the country.” He said these probably accounted for part of the reasons the President appointed Prof. Claudius Daramola of the Faculty of Education as Minister of State for Niger-Delta Affairs, the immediate past ViceChancellor, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions
and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the former Dean of Communication and Information Sciences, Prof. Lenrie Aina, as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria. The Professor of Veterinary Medicine also revealed that in a similar development, he was recently elected Chairman of the Association of West African U n i v e r s i t i e s ( A WA U ) , a development that complements the credentials of the University. The Vice-Chancellor then assured the newsmen that the University “shall remain committed to improving our services, expanding our facilities, furthering our frontiers through innovative programmes and committing ourselves more vigorously to meeting the rationale for the establishment of the University, as stated in the Third National Development Plan”. Prof. Ambali also disclosed that despite the economic recession in the country, the University has been able to sustain its welfare package for staff members by paying salaries promptly and regularly, through Internally Generated Revenues (IGR).
Be thankful to God, Akoshile tells new graduands By Isaac Lewu
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ewly graduated students of the University of Ilorin have been advised to be thankful to God for the wisdom of knowledge and understanding that has brought them this far in the Journey of Life. The Pastor of the Chapel of Light, University of Ilorin, Prof. C.O. Akoshile, gave the admonition penultimate Sunday (October 16, 2016) at the Special Church Service for the commencement of the weeklong 32nd Convocation Ceremonies of the University. While congratulating the graduands, Prof. Akoshile of the
Department of Physics prayed God to continue to guide their steps through life. He urged them to continue to be good ambassadors of the University wherever they may find themselves in future. In his remarks during the service, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor ( R e s e a r c h , Te c h n o l o g y a n d Innovation) Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), thanked members of the University community for their support, understanding and hard work that has moved the University to its present
status. The Special Church Service was attended by the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi and his wife, Mrs. Christella Obafemi; the Chairman of the Ceremonials Committee, Prof. J.O Atteh, and his wife; the immediate past Registrar of the University, Mrs. Folake Oyeyemi; Prof. A.E. Afolayan, the Dean of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, among other top officials of the University as well as staff members, students and well wishers.
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Ex-VC counsels graduands on life after graduation By Mubarak Oladosu
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former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Shamsudeen O. Amali, has charged graduands of the University to find mentors and models among the academic and administrative staff of the University of Ilorin, who live decent lifestyle in order to pattern their lives after the exemplary individuals upon their
graduation. Presenting the Convocation Address last Saturday (October 22, 2016), Prof. Amali charged the graduands to “follow the wisdom of those who made this University one of the best in Nigeria” and urged them to be peaceful, truthful, honest and hardworking in their lives after graduation.
Prof. Amali, who was the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin between 2002 and 2007, described the University of Ilorin as a constantly growing university, saying, “I thought we did well under my administration but Chen the Vice-chancellor took me round yesterday to see new projects, I was amazed.”
‘How new technologies will impact the future of universities’ The Convocation Lecturer said, “We face challenging times and universities are key to the future. I believe the vision and mission of Ilorin are fit for this future” Prof. Wood noted that three components of the future would influence how universities would fare in the days ahead. These, according to him, are “Polycentricism and the Global Environment, the Soul of the University as well as Open Science and Open Innovation”. The Professor of Materials Science said, “While these might sound rather grand, we might say that the first is about the world we live in now, the second refers to what the university itself controls and the third is how the impact of new technologies will affect the way teaching, research and innovation will affect the life of the university”. The London Imperial College don said that with the expanding population of Africa, the world population may hit around 9 billion by 2050 while numbers of potential students will continue to increase especially in Africa. According to him, “By 2020, about 25 billion objects will be connected to the internet to aid knowledge sharing and technological advancement. The skills of data science and data analytics will be the core competencies required to work in this environment. All these require universities to prepare themselves and their students for this future environment”. Prof. Wood said that by the 2030 global trends, the world will be affected with "The empowerment of individuals, which contributes to a
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sense of belonging to a single human community; greater stress on sustainable development against a backdrop of greater resource scarcity and persistent poverty, compounded by the consequences of climate change as well as the emergence of a more polycentric world characterised by a shift of power away from states and growing governance gaps as the mechanisms for inter-state relations fail to respond adequately to global public demands." Earlier in his welcome address, entitled “Knowledge is Life", the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin,Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali(OON), commended the Convocation Lecturer for finding time to honour the invitation aimed at advancing the knowledge of the people within and outside the University of Ilorin and Nigeria in general. Prof. Ambali, who is also the Chairman of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU), described universities as establishments meant to accelerate development, which includes inspiring individuals and increase knowledge and understanding among others. Pointing out that “universities also have core values and goals, which are similar though they may not be the same”, the Vice-Chancellor said that the core values of the University of Ilorin “are excellence, integrity and transparency, empathy, justice and fair-play, innovation and creativity as well as team work”. Among the dignitaries that attended the Lecture were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. Abdulkareem; t h e D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r ( R e s e a r c h , Te c h n o l o g y a n d Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi; the Bursar, represented by the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Muniru Dere; the Provost, College of Health Sciences, Prof. W. B. Johnson; Deans, Directors and Heads of Departments. Others were the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede; a member of the University Council, Prof. A. G. A. S. Oladosu; the Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Education, Sobi, Ilorin, Brigadier J. O. Fayehun and his team, former Vice-Chancellor of AlHikmah University, Prof. S. A. Abdulkareem; the Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Abdulwaheed Latinwo; the President of the Ilorin Emirate Development Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulhamid Hadi, and the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Ambali. Also in attendance were the former DVC academic, Prof. Luke Ayorinde; former DVC MS, Prof. A. Olayemi; former DVC MS, Prof. Yisa Fakunle; former DVC Academic, Prof. Bayo Lawal; former University Librarian, Prof. Ajibero; Dr. Mudasir Salami representing Justice Mustapha Akanji, Prof. Lemo Kanbisi from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa, who is the Director of the African Center For Herbal Research, Unilorin initiated by the U6;staff and students as well as friends and well-wishers of the University.
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The Vice-Chancellor (right)congratulating the Convocation Lecturer after the well-received Lecture
Prof. Wood delivering his Lecture
The Vice-Chancellor (left)presenting a souvenir to the Convocation Lecturer
Some former Deputy Vice-Chancellors at the Lecture The Lecturer with Principal Officers
Some Deans of Faculties at the Lecture
The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede (left), and Prof Learnmore Kambii of Cape Peninsula University of Technology South Africa, at the Lecture
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The Chairman of Ceremonials Committee, Prof. Job Atteh (right), welcoming the Convocation Lecturer, Prof. John Wood, on arrival at the Ilorin International Airport last Tuesday
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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left) and the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, in a tete-a-tete on the Convocation Day 1 last Friday
The Vice-Chancellor reading his speech on the Convocation Day 1
The Vice-Chancellor with the representative of the Kwara State Governor, Engr. Musa Yeketi
L-R: The Provost, CHS, Prof. Wahab Johnson; the DVC (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the DVC (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N.Y.S. Ijaiya; and the representative of the Kwara State Governor, Engr. Yeketi
The DVC (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo AbdulKareem (left), and the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi
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L-R: The Dean, Clinical Sciences, Prof. O. T. Adedoyin; the Dean, Basic Medical Sciences, Prof. E. A. Afolayan;the Dean, Arts, Prof. A. S. Abdussalam; and the Deputy Registrar (Academic Support Services), Mrs. R. Okojie
Some royal fathers and other guests on the Convocation Day 1
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The Deputy Registrar, Academic Support Services (right), Mrs. R. Okojie, with some visiting ViceChancellors at the Convocation Day 2
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left), exchanging pleasantries with his predecessor, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on the Convocation Day 2 last Saturday
The Vice-Chancellor (right) congratulating one of the graduands last Friday
Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Shamsudeen Amali, presenting the Convocation Address last Saturday
The Vice-Chancellor (right) congratulating one of the Ph.D graduands, Dr. (Mrs.) F. O. Olowoleni, last Saturday
Members of the Ceremonials Committee that nd midwived the event after a successful 32 Convocation Ceremonies last Saturday
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A cross section of visiting Vice-Chancellors and representatives at the Convocation Day 2 last Saturday
The Deputy Registrar, Council Affairs (right), Mrs. M. O. Oladosu, with some visiting Vice-Chancellors at the Convocation Day 2
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A scene from the Convocation Play, “The Palm wine Drinkard” last Tuesday
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The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, addressing the congregation during the Special Convocation Church Service penultimate Sunday
Dignitaries with officiating pastors at the Special Church Service
The Vice-Chancellor, surrounded by members of the cast of the Convocation Play after an impressive performance
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (middle) flanked by the Chairman of the Ceremonials Committee, Prof. Job Atteh (right); and the Secretary of the Ceremonials Committee, Mr. Kunle Akogun; admiring the Convocation magazine, The Unilorin Star
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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, addressing newsmen during his Press Briefing to flag off the Convocation Ceremonies last Monday
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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST th
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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 13 to 18 October, 2016
AMOUNT (? ) 122,050.00 4,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 2,000.00 1,700.00 14,100.00 2,500.00 15,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 50,000.00 7,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 3,280,000.00 3,600.00 9,000.00 336,625.00 608,000.00 41,165,650.00 ? 45,653,225.00
RECEIPTS Academic Transcript Scroll Order of Proceeding Academic Gown Student I D Card Staff I.D. Card Others Clinic Registration Change of Course Form Late Screening Fitness Centre Ilorin Business School Application fees T/Shirt Verification of Result Folder Undergraduate Acceptance Payment Muffler Admin Institute of Education School Charges Postgraduate Tution fee Convocation Charges New Appointments Total Receipts for the period PAYMENT: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS : AAKHAT Ventures Repair of Burst Pipe at Lodges OTHER PAYMENTS: Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Purchase Advances Various NYSC September 2016 Allowance enewal of Appointment NYSC September 2016 Allowance for Batch A&B Total TSA Charges Total Payments for the period
261,174.38 14,121,330.25 388,550.00 287,000.00 749,000.00 945.00 ? 15,807,999.63
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Joy of the Occasion ( Contd. from back page) Unfortunately, the minimal grant we give to those whose papers have been accepted for the conference is hardly more than $200 which we prorate according to your distance from Ottawa. For those coming in from Montreal, Toronto, and other neighbouring cities, it could pay their bus fare or train ticket. We also subsidize their accommodation. In essence, the bulk of the trip to Ottawa has to be borne by the students. In parts of the world where undergraduate research is taken seriously, undergraduate students have many sources of conference travel aid and funding that they could apply for in their Universities. In Nigeria, sadly, the philosophy of undergraduate education hardly sees the undergraduate as a knowledge producer. The undergraduate in Nigeria is still largely perspectivized as a dormant receptacle of handouts and lecture notes in a top-down process from his or her lecturer. Hence, resources, where available at all, do not privilege the undergraduate as a researcher. Universities unable to even fund lecturers properly for international conference travel would be hard put to fund masters and doctoral students for such international endeavours. And when you start asking them to fund undergraduate conference travel, you are already pushing it or doing what the Yoruba call aseju. In essence, Oladimeji Olaleye, had no recourse, no chance whatsoever, to apply for conference funding in his home University in Ilorin. He would not be deterred. He opted for participation by video from Ilorin and went ahead to prepare his paper. On conference day, he was absolutely brilliant and we were grateful to have been enriched by his perspectives. He gave a brilliant paper entitled, “Challenges to the Development of Feminism in Africa.� I was particularly struck by his knowledge of the theoretical bases of feminist discourses in Africa, as well as the contextual nuances and conversations he introduced on contemporary dimensions of the feminist project in Nigeria. I was struck by his poise and his delivery. I was struck by his confidence. I was struck by the cross-fertilization of ideas between him and his peers from the rest of the world. Oladimeji Olaleye has a great future ahead of him. If you are an undergraduate in Nigeria and you are reading this, I am telling this story because of you. From your peer whose story I am telling here, I want you to learn that there is no alternative to initiative, self-drive, self-motivation, and innovation for your generation. Never allow Nigeria to be an excuse for fatalism, laziness, self-pity and lack of drive. It is true that Nigeria will always be a valid excuse for mediocrity on your part because she offers you nothing and at every point steals your future without remorse. But it is in that same Nigeria and in
the context of those extreme limitations that Oladimeji Olaleye sold himself to the world and gave such an amazing account of himself. You must never allow Nigerian politicians to be your excuse for not rising up to the challenges of the 21st century for your generation. It is true that they are thieves and have no vision. It is true that they have nothing to offer you. But every time you think of your President, your Federal Ministers, your Senators, your Reps, your state Governors, your Local Government Chairmen, and all the other layers of visionlessness and irresponsibility running Nigeria, I want you to know that posterity will not forgive you if you allow them to become an excuse for being absent for the appointment with your own destiny. Also, the idea of politicians and political leaders as role models is very 20th century. It was tied to the dynamic of the nationalist era in Africa. Forget your political leaders in Nigeria. You do not need them as role models. They are in no position to be role models anyway because of corruption and their ethical deficiencies. The 21st century has no use for the politician as a role model. We have moved beyond that reality. Our era has democratized and broadened the idea of the role model. Look within your own generation for people like Oladimeji. They are the role model you need. They are the motivation you need. They are the inspiration you need. Oladimeji Olaleye could have been moaning and using irresponsible leadership as an excuse for lacking the funds to come to Ottawa. Rather, he remained undaunted and found innovative ways to be part of this international exercise. He is an undergraduate like you. Also, I want you to remember that he could have chosen to spend his time on the internet fighting for and defending corrupt and useless Nigerian politicians. He used it to market himself instead. Now I know him and I am circulating his name quietly in circuits of opportunity. Since he is in Law, I am hoping that my friend, Professor Ikechi Mgbeoji, would find a masters programme in Law for him at Osgoode in York University when he graduates from Ilorin. Social media is a powerful intellectual weapon that can positively change your life if you know how to use it. Use it like Oladimeji. Stop using it to defend those who stole all the money that would have allowed Nigerian universities to be innovative enough to have international travel bursaries for undergraduates like you to go and meet your peers in the rest of the world. Nigeria is all the names you call her because of the terrible things she has done to your lives, promise and potential as a generation. However, you must never allow her to be an excuse.
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he 32 Convocation Ceremony of our University has come and gone. However, it left many landmarks that will remain indelible in the annals of the better by far University. Although it was the last convocation to be presided over by the incumbent ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdualGaniyu Ambali, it was, nevertheless, the one that had stamped his name ineradicably as one of the best Vice-Chancellors of the University. The ceremony, indeed, brought to the fore many remarkable achievements of the University, which, equally, heightened the joy of the occasion. The Convocation lecturer ignited a robust discussion and reflection on the future of universities in the coming centuries. The lecturer raised many issues, which I have planned to analyse extensively on this column. One of them is in respect of the quality of graduates we are producing and their contribution to the generation and sharing of knowledge. This is not my turn on this back page, but I needed to come in today to stand in for my friend, Dr Mahfouz Adedimeji, who, sadly, lost his beloved brother on Saturday. May God Almighty forgive him his sins. To answer the emergency call, I decided to share with you the excerpt of Professor Nduka Otiono's striking remarks about one of the exemplary brains we are molding at the University of Ilorin, and who had also show-cased the excellence for which we are known. Oladimeji Olaleye, a 400-Level student of our University, sent in an abstract to present a paper at the 2nd Annual Institute of African Studies' Undergraduate Research Conference at Carleton University, Canada. The abstract was accepted and the excerpt below narrated the joy and glory the student brought to the rising profile of our University. His ambition and dedication reverberated the debate on the roles of the contemporary students in knowledge generation and sharing, which I will discuss further in my subsequent turns on this page. Here is the excerpt, which Dr. Adeseko Ayeni shared with me. “It was a thrilling intellectual feast as Carleton IAS undergraduate students were joined by mates around the world for the 2nd international research conference at Carleton's Discovery Centre. Participants included students from Detroit, New York, Calgary, Montreal,
Ilorin Nigeria, and Qatar. The keynote speaker was Ambassador Jane Onsongo of the Kenyan High Commission, Canada. The theme of the conference was "Africa after Africa Rising: Politics, Development, Youth, and Innovation in an Era of Globalization." True to its provocative tenor, the presentations ignited passionate intellectual fireworks. Already, the students are looking forward to the 3rd edition of the conference.” The undergraduate student from Ilorin is Oladimeji Olaleye. He is a 400-Level Law student at the University of Ilorin. He first came to my attention when the conference organizing committee notified me that an abstract proposal had arrived from Nigeria and had been accepted. As Director of the Institute, I had to write visa letters for conference participants coming from outside of Canada. An abstract all the way from Ilorin in Nigeria? And it had made the cut? The committee receives abstracts from all over the world and they have space for only 14 speakers spread over three or four panels. Unknown to the organizing committee, my mind was already busy processing the implications of what had just happened. Tucked away on the campus of the University of Ilorin, and undergraduate and a millennial, is spending his time surfing the internet for international conference opportunities. His search takes him to our conference website and he puts an abstract together and sends it to us? And it makes the cut and gets accepted in that highly competitive selection process? This in a depressing recession-ravaged anti-intellectual context in which peer pressure could have led him to spend hours daily on the internet trying to curate his image on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as Horlardeemayjee Horlarleye in accordance with standard practice in his generation? I filed his name in my memory and emailed him his conference acceptance and visa letters. He wrote back the following day notifying me, predictably, that he is just a poor undergraduate student in Ilorin and he would not be able to sponsor a trip to Ottawa without financial aid. I noted the professional and very respectful note of his email. He did not write: “Sup Prof? Am sorry I cnt mke it 2 Ottawa cos of no funds in our skul. Tnx.” For a second time, I was impressed by this millennial. ( Contd. on page 11)
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