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Aregbesola, Ooni commend Unilorin's giant strides By Kunle Akogun and Olusegun Mokuolu
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overnor AbdulRauf Aregbesola of Osun State has commended the management of the University of Ilorin for developing “a seamless strategy for a stable academic calendar” in the institution, just as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, praised the existing love and harmony among the University staff, which he identified as the reason behind its consistent progress. The duo made the observations last Friday (January 22, 2016) when the Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r, P r o f . AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), l e d t o p o ff i c i a l s o f t h e University on separate visits to the Osun State Governor's Office, Osogbo, and the Enuwa Palace, Ile-Ife, respectively. (Contd. on page 3)
Prof. Ambali (left) exchanging pleasantries with the Ooni during the visit
Governor Aregbesola (left)presenting a souvenir to Prof. Ambali during the visit
Newswatch names Ambali CEO of the Year By Kunle Akogun
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igeria's authoritative news magazine, the Newswatch, has named the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Year 2015 (Public Sector Category). The award, which will be formally presented to Prof. Ambali along with seven other winners at a grand ceremony at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja on Sunday February 7, 2016, is in recognition of his “tremendous achievements as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin.” (Contd. on page 5)
For healthy life, Talabi canvasses regular physical exercise By Is'haq Babatunde
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Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Ilorin, Adetayo E. Talabi, has identified regular and adequate physical exercise as a potent tool that guarantees human beings the ample opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Prof. Talabi of the Department of Human Kinetics Education, Faculty of Education, made this known last Thursday (January 21,
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BREAKING NEWS The Senate of the University of Ilorin last Thursday (January 21, 2016) elected Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem, Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The election is subject to ratification by the University Council. Detailed report next week.
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, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (right), congratulating the 161st Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Adetayo Talabi after delivering the Lecture last Thursday
L-R: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; and the Managing Director of ML Construction Company, Mr. Laresh, during the visit of the management team of the University of Ilorin to the Ooni’s Palace last Friday
The Director of Unilorin Advancement Centre, Dr. Jeleel Ojuade (left), paying obeisance to the Ooni of Ife during the visit of the management team of the University of Ilorin to the Enuwa Palace, Ile-Ife last Friday
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The immediate past Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Abayomi Omotesho (right) with the new Dean, Prof. Adetayo Talabi, during a brief handover ceremony at the Student Affairs Unit last Friday
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, introducing the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi (2nd right) to the Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola while the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji (extreme left), and the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi (right) watch
The President of Unilorin Students’ Union, Comrade Alao Idris (right), presenting a copy of the maiden edition of The Stewardship newspaper to the ViceChancellor, Prof. Ambali shortly after the launch of the newspaper last Wednesday
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Ambali visits Aregbesola, Ooni of Ife The University's management team, which included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi; and the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi, was in Osun State to felicitate with the new Ooni on his recent appointment and installation as well as to thank the Governor for honoring the University's invitation to its recent 40th anniversary and 31st convocation ceremonies. Governor Aregbesola, who described the University of Ilorin as “the only public university in Nigeria that has escaped the customary breaks in academic calendar”, noted that “the University is doing very well”. He said, “When a student enters your school, the fear of not completing his/her education on time is totally eliminated”. Pointing out that “this is Unilorin's most important contribution to sustaining a credible academic environment in the country”, the Governor told the ViceChancellor, “We commend those who have developed this seamless strategy and we also commend those of you who are sustaining it”. The Governor also commended the University's “commitment to modernisation and knowledge tradition” with the distribution of i-Pad tablets to all its students. He said, “I am very much impressed by your adoption of the latest easy-to-carry-about and easy-to-use IT device”. Ogbeni Aregbesola further noted, “That you have introduced and made compulsory the acquisition of this modern IT device by your students is a feat that must be seriously commended by those who genuinely want our nation to be at par with the best practices all over the world”. The Governor also commended the University for its successful migration to STM 4, which is the latest technology in internet access, saying, “With this, the University has broken the digital divide between the developed and developing world and I am enthused by your leap in that direction.” The Governor also expressed happiness that indigenes of Osun State constitute a substantial percentage of the staff and student population of the University. Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor had congratulated the Governor on his re-election for a second term in office, saying this was a clear evidence of the people's confidence in him. Prof. Ambali disclosed that about 1, 400 of the newly admitted students of the institution are indigenes of Osun State. Pointing out that the state is also well represented on the University's staff list, he said, “In fact, one of my Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Prof. Olatunji, is a proud son of Osun State.” The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged Governor Aregbesola's contributions to educational development, especially the “Opon Imo” (i-Pad) initiative for secondary school students in the state. Prof. Ambali then reeled out some of the achievements of the University, which include the one-
student-one-iPad initiative; the upgrade of the University's classrooms to be IT compliant; upgrading of the internet connectivity on campus with the recent migration from STM 1 to STM 4; the operation of a paperless Senate; and a massive development of sundry plantations for teaching and research and for raising the University's internally generated revenue (IGR) base. Earlier at the Enuwa Palace of the Ooni of Ife, the royal father had commended the love and unity among the staff of the University of Ilorin, saying this was responsible for the stable academic calendar being enjoyed by the institution. Oba Ogunwusi said, “I see love from Ife spreading to Ilorin and among University of Ilorin staff. You are working as a family and your oneness is the reason behind your progress" . While thanking the Vice-Chancellor and the management team for the visit, Oba Ogunwusi promised to support the University of Ilorin in the area of the provision of hostel accomodation for the students. The royal father said,"I am in discussion on the accommodation problem. I am deeply concerned about the need and I will work with you". He described Ife as a land of love, stressing that it is the love that makes descendants of the town to be playing critical role in the development of the University of Ilorin. Oba Ogunwusi added that the Yorubas are a people blessed with rich tradition and culture. He thanked God for the wave of Unity among the Yoruba people, describing this as "a good development". In a show of his commitment to the provision of adequate hostel accommodation for students of the University of Ilorin, Oba Ogunwusi introduced one of his foreign friends, Mr. Laresh, an Indian and Managing Director of ML Construction Company to theViceChancellor and his team. ML is a leading supplier of building materials in Nigeria. In his own address, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the royal father on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers, praying that God will help him to achieve all his good plans for the Kingdom. Prof. Ambali explained that the purpose of the visit was to rejoice with the king on his recent installation, adding that it was also to show that the University of Ilorin greatly cherishes the monarch. "We cannot talk about University of Ilorin without talking about the language we speak. We appreciate you and we want you to continue to think of Ilorin as one of your brothers in diaspora”, Prof. Ambali submitted. Other top officials of the University on the ViceChancellor's entourage included the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Munirudeen Dere; the Director of the Advancement Centre, Dr. Jeleel Ojuade; the Deputy Director of the Advancement Centre, Dr. Lateef Onireti; and the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun.
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Don canvasses regular physical exercise (Contd. from front page)
At the well-attended Lecture, the don said, “Wellness is wealth, peace, harmony – in short 'Heaven on Earth'. Wellness requires a strong body and 'soul'. To achieve complete control and harmony between body and soul, needs a high level of health and fitness”. According to Prof. Talabi, “the body, which consists of atoms, molecules, tissues, organs and system, can be likened to the house/the vehicle, while the soul represents the tenant/the driver”. He said, “I regard the soul/spirit as the real man and the body as the vehicle with which it operates. Without the soul (driver) the body (vehicle) is useless and cannot function, and without the body, the soul is not functional on earth”. The Inaugural Lecturer, who is also the immediate past Director of Sports, University of Ilorin, pointed out that “the relationship between the body and the soul is central to the level of well-being”, adding that “any abnormality in the soul or body affects the performance of the other and also ultimately determines the level of well-being. For the man (body & soul) to function and be well integrated, exercise is very important”. Prof. Talabi explained that exercise allows individuals to function effectively for a very long time especially during old age when one mostly is expected to be accorded with respect, control, and dignity. The don, therefore, canvassed sports education at all levels, saying that such education must start from the home, through the primary, to the tertiary levels of education. He expressed hope that this would go a long way in providing individuals a life worthy of living. Prof. Talabi said that exercise is a strong platform to assuage the poor state of the nation's economy, infrastructure, medical systems and personnel, pointing out that regular exercises will create an effective way of reducing the pressure on the economy and health care delivery system. He affirmed that good health and fitness is a foundation for a quality day and life, just as he said that the benefit of good health and fitness if experienced by the rulers and the masses will lead to economic boom for the individual and the nation. Prof. Talabi, who stated further that the slogan “Sports for all” should be encouraged at all levels of government as a means of national man-power development, pointed out that the World Economic Forum 2002 declared that only the fit and healthy people can provide a strong foundation for economic developments. He urged the management of the University of
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Ilorin to initiate physical activity courses for all levels of students as a pre-requisite for graduation, adding that a simple “walk for life” programme at every level will raise the general status of students and better prepare them for future challenges. Prof. Talabi, who represented the University of Ibadan in Table Tennis at NUGA and WAUG games between 1970 and 1973, and later became the National Champion in Squash game between 1993 and 1995, also advocated the introduction of a course that will involve a walk to the gate and back, once a week, for all students of the University of Ilorin. He disclosed that he had been an exponent of this philosophy for long, adding, “Since I started practicing this philosophy, I have reduced to the barest minimum my use of any form of medicine, I have reduced my visit to hospitals to about one in five years and I am always loaded with energy and have never felt tired before going to bed, in the last 10 years.” The don said that “physical activity is the best medicine and more importantly it is easy to use, not expensive, cost effective, always available at any place and at all times, and can prevent almost all diseases, and can cure many ailments”. He advised all and sundry to “develop positive attitude towards regular exercise, proper nutrition, regular breathing, and regular intakes of copious amount of water”. According to Prof. Talabi, “Exercise scientists are unanimous that there is a difference between a person's chronological and physiological age. That is, a person can be 65years of age and yet have a physiological age of 45, while another one can be 35 years of age and look like an 80 year old person based on the person's fitness and health status”. He pointed out that a person can control his physiological age by a regular physical fitness programme, among others. He explained that a fit person enjoys better health and that in turn guarantees better wellness, as “he has the tendency of facing circumstances better and enjoying his life to the utmost without undue stress”. While quoting Prof. L. Emiola to buttress his point, the Inaugural Lecturer affirmed that “even if exercise does not add years to your life, it will definitely add life to your years”, adding that “you can never have 'paradise on earth' if you do not have peace of mind and you cannot have peace of mind if you do not enjoy superlative wellness”. Prof. Talabi suggested further that all students in
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VC hails Unilorin students, as The Stewardship newspaper debuts By Olusegun Mokuolu
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has commended the students of the University for contributing to its development through positive thinking and action. Prof. Ambali, who gave the commendation in his office last Wednesday (January 20, 2016) while launching The Stewardship, a monthly newspaper initiated by the current Students' Union leadership led by Comrade Alao Idris, described it as a landmark achievement. The Vice-Chancellor expressed happiness that the students have transformed from being columnists with national dailies to producers of their own newspaper, noting that the development is the first of its kind in the University. Prof. Ambali told the students, “While students in other tertiary institutions are engaging in destructive activities, you are contributing to the development of the University through positive thinking and action”. Commending the Students' Union leaders for creating an environment that allows their colleagues to get the best out of their schooling, the Vice-Chancellor said, “I am moved by this achievement. People will continue to remember you for it. You did not request for money to do this and that shows that you are prudent, focused, accountable and ready to be saddled with responsibilities”. Prof. Ambali pointed out that the students' gesture would definitely go into their curriculum vitae,
adding that “this is a good entrepreneurial experience that will serve as a stepping stone onto greater things for you”. Describing the Students' Union leaders as a group to reckon with, the Vice-Chancellor admonished them to remain focused and not allow the newspaper to be hijacked for negative propaganda. He stressed that the purpose for establishing the Students' Union newspaper should be jealously guarded. Also on the occasion, members of the newly elected executive council members of the Kwara State Joint Campus Committee (JCC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) were presented to the Vice-Chancellor. Addressing the new JCC Executive Council members, led by a student of the University, Comrade Tajudeen Habeeb, the Vice-Chancellor tasked the students' body to emulate the students of the University of Ilorin. Prof. Ambali charged NANS to be skilled, disciplined and shy away from negative actions. “Create a good image for your universities”, he told them, adding that the good image of their universities would positively impact on their certificates. Earlier, the University of Ilorin Students' Union President, Comrade Idris Alao, explained that the students' newspaper was named after a weekly radio programme on Unilorin 89.3 FM radio, “The Stewardship”, also initiated by the Students' Union.
Ambali wins ‘Newswatch CEO of the Year’ award Other winners of the Newswatch Persons of the Year Award are the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, who has been named the “Overall Person of the Year”; the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, “Overall CEO of the Year”; the CEO of Channels Television, Mr. John Momoh, “CEO of the Year (Private Sector)”; the Director-General of the National Teachers' Institute, Dr. Aminu Ladan Sharehu, “Director-General of the Year”; the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, “Best New Governor”; and the Borno State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Shettima, “Best Returned Governor”. In the letter of award dated January 4, 2016 and sent to the Vice-Chancellor, the Managing Director of the Newswatch magazine said, “I have the honour to inform you that our Editorial Board, Newswatch readers and our Newswatch Person of the Year 2015 Panel have adjudged you the winner of the NEWSWATCH PERSON OF THE YEAR award in the CEO OF THE YEAR (PUBLIC SECTOR) CATEGORY.” The award letter, a copy of which was made available to Unilorin Bulletin, further told Prof. Ambali, “This is on account of your tremendous achievements as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin. We note your innovative leadership and best practices within the
University as attested to by international rankings of the University of Ilorin as among the best in Nigeria in the past few years. “Locally, the University has become the leaders in research. Strike actions are anathema at Unilorin. It is the most sought after University in Nigeria by UTME candidates. Staff are happy, students are joyful. We congratulate sir, as these are no mean achievements”, the magazine management said. According to Newswatch, the nation's oldest news magazine founded in 1985, the Person of the Year Award was instituted yearly “to encourage leaders that are doing well”, adding that “the Awards were to recognise and reward persons and institutions in the public and private sectors who made positive impact on corporate and societal governance last year”. The magazine's management explained further that record of performance of each of the winners was the yardstick for the awards. It added that media awards, besides encouraging others to emulate the winners, were effective measures to prevent further degeneration of values in the society. Last year, 15 persons won the awards. The magazine's Editorial Board, however, disclosed that “only six distinguished leaders will be decorated for 2015 because we couldn't find those who meet the criteria for winning in the other categories.”
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School of Preliminary Studies to extend admission application period By Opeyemi Oyetunde
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he new Director of the School of Preliminary Studies, University of Ilorin, Prof. Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi, has disclosed that the school is considering the extension of the application period for admission to give opportunity to more candidates to be admitted for the remedial programmes for this 2015/2016 academic session. Prof. Akanbi, who disclosed this last Tuesday (January 19, 2016) while featuring on 'Oro t'onlo', a popular Yoruba current affairs programme on Unilorin 89.3 FM, said that the idea was to give those candidates that could not make the registration before the January 10 deadline an opportunity to be considered for the programme. Prof. Akanbi explained that the School of Preliminary Studies is a platform that creates an avenue for candidates to be admitted into the University of Ilorin, especially those students within the University catchment areas and those from educational
disadvantaged states. He added that the remedial programme is a stepping stone for students to achieve their dream of having University education, adding that remedial result has some advantages over the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), pointing out that the UTME is like a recharge card that cannot be loaded twice while the remedial result can be used twice by the candidate. The Director warned applicants into the preliminary programme of the institution that admission is strictly for the qualified candidates. He also noted that admission of any kind is not for sale at the University of Ilorin. Prof. Akanbi advised parents to always monitor the activities of their wards, charging students to always be focused in their education and avoid all anti-social vices.
Encomiums, as Computer Science fetes past heads By Mubarak Oladosu
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he Head of the Department of Computer Science, University of Ilorin, Prof. B.A. Oluwade, has commended the past heads of the Department, especially its founding father, Prof. J. A. Gbadeyan, saying that they laid the solid foundation on which current achievements are being built. Prof. Oluwade, who gave this commendation last Wednesday (January 20, 2016) at the New Year gettogether for staff members of the Department and their friends, noted that the Department has risen from a humble beginning under the Department of Mathematics to become an autonomous department that now admits students for Masters, M.Phil and Ph. D degrees. The don, who noted that Computer Science is about imputing data, processing it and getting an output, said that the get-together was similar as it was organised to look at the past, assess it in order to create an even brighter future in a non-formal interactive setting. In his tribute to the pioneer Head of the Department and current Dean of Communication and Information Science (CIS), Prof J. S. Sadiku, Dr. A. O. Ameen noted that Prof. Sadiku is a thorough administrator, who mentored his younger colleagues in many ways including administrative writing. Similarly, a student representative, Comrade Idris, paid tribute to another past Head of the Department, Dr P. B Shola, who he described as a mentor and motivator who impacts on the life of his students. In her tribute to the third honoree, Dr. R.G. Jimoh, who is the immediate past Head of the Department, Dr. (Mrs.) Abikoye, recalled she was Dr. Jimoh's classmate and described him as a young and intelligent goal-getter who does not believe that anything is impossible. In his remarks, the Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Dr. L.A. Azeez, expressed his pleasant surprise at the many positive strides and milestones achieved by the Department of Computer Science over the years. Dr. Azeez noted that while unhealthy rivalry
characterises many academic departments, the departments in the Faculty of CIS look up to Computer Science because of the cooperation in the Department. He noted that Prof. Sadiku extends such cooperation to the Faculty as he bails-out to the Faculty from time to time when it is in financial distress. While responding to the tributes, Prof. Sadiku expressed his gratitude for the honour, saying that he did not expect such a big event. Prof. Sadiku recalled that the Department started on a rough note in 2004 because of inadequate resources, adding that it is God who deserved the glory while everyone else deserves appreciation for their sacrifices and cooperation. He underscored the invaluable role played by Prof. Gbadeyan towards carving out of the Department from the Department of Mathematics. In his own response, Dr. Jimoh noted that the system has a way of eventually rewarding all the efforts and sacrifices made as he appreciated his colleagues and superiors for their contributions to the success of his tenure in office while he was the Head of the Department. On his part, Prof. Gbadeyan disclosed that God had done many good things in his life and that the occasion was one of them. He recalled the undergraduate days of the likes of Dr. (Mrs.) Abikoye and Dr. Jimoh, noting that their giant strides made him a fulfilled academic. The doyen of Mathematics noted that at the University of Waterloo, Canada, where he trained, there was a Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Mathematics and that inspired him and Professors OluMichael and Ibeajugba to start the Computer Science programme in the Department of Mathematics. The event was attended by the Sub-Dean of Postgraduate School, Dr A. Isa; the Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr.(Mrs.) S.S. Abdulbaqi; Dr. (Mrs.) M.A. Mabayoje, Dr. A. O. Babatunde, Mrs. Oyekunle and a host of other distinguished personalities.
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Kwara NUJ condoles with Unilorin FM over Adedola's death By Is'haq Babatunde
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he Kwara State Council of the Nigeria inevitable and no one could query the decision of the Union of Journalists (NUJ) has Almighty for recalling any of His creatures whenever He necessary to do so”. commiserated with the management and deems itThe Deputy Director thanked the visiting staff of the University of Ilorin over the loss of a staff of the Unilorin 89.3 FM, Miss Adedola Adepetu, who died on Sunday (January 17, 2016) in a ghastly motor accident along Ilorin-Ogbomosho Expressway. The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Abiodun Abdulkareem, who led the team of the state executive council members on a condolence visit to the Corporate Affairs Unit, University of Ilorin last Wednesday (January 20, 2016), described the death of Adedola as “a rude shock not only to members of her immediate family but also to all journalists in the state”. Comrade Abdulkareem described the deceased as “a committed, devoted and vibrant member of the Union”, saying that “the entire members of the pen profession in the state and beyond will sorely miss her”. The NUJ Chairman who expressed his heart-felt condolence to the University authority, prayed God to grant the late Adedola's family, her co-workers, friends and the University community as a whole the fortitude to bear the loss. In his remarks, the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, who received the NUJ team on behalf of the University management, thanked the leadership of the state NUJ for sharing the moment of grief with their colleagues in the University of Ilorin. Mr. Akogun, who described the death of Adedola as “very tragic and unfortunate”, noted that death is
journalists for their show of concern. Also speaking during the visit, the Station Manager of the Unilorin 89.3 FM, Mr. AbdulGaniyu Durodola, described late Adedola as “a hard-working, jovial, loving, and accommodating member of staff of the radio station”, saying that the vacuum created by her demise will be difficult to fill. Mr. Durodola also thanked the NUJ leadership for its swift response to matters affecting members of the Union and prayed God to continue to lead the Chairman through in all his private and official assignments. Earlier in his welcome Address, the Chairman, Unilorin NUJ Chapel, Mr. Olusegun Mokuolu, who spoke through the Secretary of the Chapel, Mr. Segun Alabi, thanked the state executive council of the NUJ for finding time to condole with members of the union over the demise soul of a colleague. The late Adedola, an on-air personality with the Unilorin FM station, joined the services of the University of Ilorin on August 27, 2014. She was an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, where she obtained her first degree in English in 2010 and her Master's degree in Industrial and Labour Relation in 2015. Her remains were committed to mother earth last Thursday (January 21, 2016). Aged 29, the late Adedola was survived by her parents and siblings.
24th Registry Seminar holds Wednesday The 24 edition of the Registry Seminar Series will hold 12.30p.m. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin th
this Wednesday (27th January, 2016) at the Basement of the University Auditorium between 11.00a.m and
by the Secretary, Registry Seminar Committee, Mr. M. O. Adewuyi, urged all concerned to attend punctually.
Ayodeji's son weds The
son of Princess Lami Ayodeji of the Central Administration Department, University of Ilorin, Prince Kayode Ayodeji, will this Saturday (January 30, 2016) tie the nuptial knots with his heart-throb, Miss Christiana Adetunji.
The wedding takes place at Graceland Multipurpose Hall, by Old Winners Bus Stop, Sagamu Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State, by 10.00a.m. Reception follows immediately at the same venue. Members of the University Community and the general public are cordially invited.
New Appointments Name Prof. O.O. Obiyemi
Department Human Kinetics Education
Appointment Director of Sports
Arch. S. Y. Suleiman
Architecture
Coordinator
Effective Date With immediate effect With immediate effect
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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 14th JANUARY TO 21st JANUARY, 2016
RECEIPTS Staff I.D. Card Clinic Registration Unilorin Property Management Board Transfer Student Financial Support from NARANBHAI G. PATEL Add & Drop Postgraduate Acceptance Payment Postgraduate School Charges Postgraduate Students Union Charges Total Receipts for the period PAYMENT S: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Alhaji Jimoh Folorunsho Nig Ltd Constr of Vet Teaching Hospital cert 05 Alhaji Jimoh Folorunsho Nig Ltd Constr of Vet Teaching Hospital cert 06 Schoolmate Nig Ltd Constr of Animal House cert 03 Tripad Engineering constr Ltd Constr of Student Hostel Type A cert 04 Tripad Engineering constr Ltd Constr of Student Hostel Type A cert 05 Cotad Nig Ltd Maintenance of Plantation Cert 04 Cotad Nig Ltd Supply of Cummins generating set at Sabo Oke cert02 Open Ph.D Thesis Global Serve Integrated service Ltd mgt of Teak plantation cert 04 Integrated Kap Concept Nig Ltd Constr of College of Health Sciences Library Dashar Consults Ltd Constr of Laboratory for Faculty of Pharmaceutical sciences cert 04 BMD Nig Ltd Rehabilitation of Kwara State donated Hostel cert 03 Azzima Company Nig Ltd Retention for constr of Student Sit-out for CBT Hall cert 02 Citric Projects Supply of Air-Conditioners at Dept of Telecom, Faculty of Communication Citric Projects Supply of Air-Conditioners & Repairs at Nursing Science Dept Salem A&B Nig Ltd Rehabilitation of Physics Lab cert 04 Interfem Reconstruction Company Ltd Rehabilitation of Lecture Theatre 1 cert 03 Kabeto Engineering Services Clearing of VC’S Lodge fence surrounding Shemar Ltd Supply of 60KVA Cummins Generator to Researcher’s Lodge OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Prof J.F Olorunfemi Oversea Conference Fatimoh AbdulRasaq Oversea Conference Unilorin Guest House Catering services Faculty of Education External Examiners Honorarium Faculty of Management Sciences External Examiners Honorarium Total TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
AMOUNT 2,700.00 4,000.00 182,400.00 700,000.00 5,000,000.00 2,829,350.00 1,860,000.00 29,143,200.00 2,440,000.00 ? 42,161,650.00
9,906,746.00 10,364,891.20 16,670,494.31 10,368,322.27 20,353,032.00 1,690,208.32 249,519.11 1,582,700.00 1,483,105.98 10,319,791.57 2,708,456.51 176,728.55 1,656,480.00 677,250.00 5,759,346.98 11,180,171.19 65,000.00 4,742,879.41 1,523,114.00 9,296,773.05 932,700.00 1,038,836.00 597,334.50 947,490.00 989,280.00 41,107.50 ? 125,321,758.45
Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar
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Name Katibi, Ibraheem A. Awojobi, Omotayo S . Akanbi, Muhammed M. Adeoti-Adekeye, W. B. Adu, Dorcas D. Oladele, Olutola A. Stephen, Babatunde Olubiyi, Adeola T. Adekunle, Oluwasegun A. Awoyemi, Ademola O . Otonekwu, Florence O. Abdulbaki, Oba Adesiyun, Adeyinka A . Ogunlela, Olayide O. Ariyo, Olufemi A. Oha, Chris Allison-Eneka Salman, Tawakalitu K . Egbewole, Muibat A. Ishola, Beatrice O. Abdulrahman, Abdulfatah I. Okoro, Tawakalitu A.
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Board of Survey Disposal of Items The Board of Survey will dispose of unserviceable university items and scrap as follows: Date: Thursday 28th January,2016 Time: 9:00am Venue: Works Yard (Main Campus) O. A. Dopamu. Secretary, Board of Survey
Anti-Corruption Quotes The Duty of the youth is to challenge Corruption ----Anonymous You can't change what is going on around you until you start changing what is going on within you ----Anonymous Power doesn't corrupt People, People corrupt Power William Gaddis Rule your mind or it will rule you
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Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself Coco Chanel Walk away from anything that gives you Bad vibes. There is no need to explain or make sense of it. It's your life. Do what makes you happy. Frederica ---- Courtesy, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit (ACTU), University of Ilorin
& Garlic And Cancer Researches indicate that active ingredients (allyl sulphur compound s) of garlic are effective in inhibiting, slowing and preventing the development and progression of cancer cells. Regular consumption of 2-3 cloves of garlic can prove highly effective in the cutting down of developing tumors.
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Ø The Chairman of the Kwara State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association,Dr. A.O Ayinla, has urged new medical graduands of the University of Ilorin to be professional in the discharge of their duties ('NMA charges 55 new doctors on professionalism' Nigerian Pilot , Friday January 15,2016, p10) Ø A public commentator, Ikechukwu Onyewuchi, has reflected on the ongoing national strike embarked on by the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities. ('SSANU Strike: Another face-off for TSA', The Guardian , Sunday January 17, 2016, p.39) Ø In his column, “EDUPEACE”, the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has decried the menace “campus couples” while drawing attention to the disadvantages of pre-marital sex. (“On campus couples and pre-marital sex”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, January 19, 2016, p.26) Ø Prof. Kikelomo Osinusi of the University of Ibadan has canvassed for greater opportunities for female medical education in Nigeria while speaking at the graduation of medical students of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin. (' Women are great teachers- paediatrician', The Herald , Monday January 18, 2016, p16) Ø Mr. Lanre Alege has advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to change its approach to public health while speaking at the January 2016 edition of 'Keep Fiit' exercise organised by the staff of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. ('Declare state of emergency on health sector, FG told' National Pilot, Monday January 18,2016,p.5) Ø The management of the University of Ilorin has unveiled plans to build a new car park close to the University gate. ('Unilorin moves to tackle transportation problem, National Pilot, Monday January 18, 2016., p.19) Ø Prof. Hasan Saliu of the Department of Political Science , University of Ilorin, has criticised the 20 bilion naira bond sought by the Kwara State Government.
('Kwara N20bn bond: Where govt. got it wrong' Blueprint , Tuesday January 19,2016,p.22) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulganiyuAmbali has led a delegation from his University to President Dramani Mahama of Ghana. ('Unilorin@40: Ambali in Ghana , pays Mahama thank you visit', National Pilot, Monday January 18,2016,p4) Ø The University of Ilorin has advertised its one hundred and sixty-first inaugural lecture delivered by Prof. A.E. Talabi, entitled 'Heaven is far only the fit can make it'. ('University of Ilorin' The Guardian, Tuesday January 19,2016,p.11, National Pilot , Monday January 18,2016, p.9) Ø Prof. Olu Obafemi of the Department of English, University of Ilorin, has joined other leading lights in theatre education to chart the next course for their profession ('Dons seek new ways of teaching theatre art', The Nation, Wednesday January 20, 2016. P.22) Ø The President of Ghana , Mr. Dramani Mahama has disclosed that he constantly keeps abreast of developments at the University of Ilorin ever since he received his honorary degree from the institution. ('I'm a part of Unilorin-Mahama', Nigerian Pilot,Wednesday , January 20,2016, p.25, 'Ghanaian president commends Unilorin',Daily Trust , January 21, 2016, p.36 ) Ø In his column, “RENAISSANCE”, the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has listed some prominent Nigerians and the money allegedly paid to them in the ongoing investigations on the diversion of the money meant for arms procurement to tackle insurgency. (“This Association of Yam Eaters (AYE)”, Newswatch Times, Wednesday, January 20, 2016, Back page) Ø The Kwara state government has disclosed that the University of Ilorin mini campus road is part of itsongoing projects to be completed soon. ('Keara to complete on-going road projects', The Herald, Friday January 22, 2016.p. 6)
African Centre For Herbal Research, Ilorin (ACHRI) ‘Ugu’ for sale This is to inform members of the University Community that we have a large quantity of ‘Ugu’ vegetable for sale. The minimum pack is N500 and interested buyers can pay for and collect their consignment at the farm house along Reception Ground between 9.00a.m and12.00 noon daily. Payment can also be made at the Unilorin
Microfinance Bank (Account Name: ACHRI, Account Number: 1100022993. For further details please call 07068515695 Prof. M. T. Bakare-Odunola Coordinator
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ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES ACE Project Officer: Terms of Reference
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he Association of African Universities (AAU), an international non-governmental organization (INGO) with headquarters in Accra, Ghana, was set up in November 1967 by universities in Africa to promote cooperation among themselves and with the international academic community. The AAU collaborates with a number of international organizations and development partners in an effort to fulfil its mandate to the African higher education community. Aim of ACE Project West and Central African countries with support from the World Bank and Association of African Universities have launched the Africa Regional Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE) Project. The ACE project covers nine (9) West and Central African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo). The ACE project aims at promoting regional specialization among participating universities within areas that address particular common regional development challenges and strengthen the capacities of these universities to deliver high quality training and applied research. The higher order objective of the project is to meet the demand for skills required for Africa's development, such as the extractive industries and agriculture productivity. Further, the project would contribute to the strengthening of the best African universities within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); Agricultural Sciences; and Health Sciences. The AAU is the Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU) for the project. The responsibilities of the RFU include the coordination and facilitation of regional activities, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building for the selected centers of excellence and sharing of good practices across the countries. Profile Ø At least a Masters' Degree or equivalent academic qualification in a relevant discipline; a PhD degree will be preferable; Ø Having held academic and/or project management position with experience in project appraisal, report writing and financial management; Ø Familiarity with the African higher education environment and higher education regional and sub-regional bodies; Ø Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; Ø Pro-active problem-solver; Ø Results-oriented; Ø Strong communication skills; Ø Passionate about strengthening African Higher Education; Ø Ability to prepare and manage project budgets and produce project reports; Ø Have demonstrable experience in programme development and implementation; Ø Have good management, presentation and interpersonal skills; Ø Proficiency in spoken and written English and French; Desirable Ø Must be bilingual English and French. Requirements Ø At least 5 years experience working in Africa, with extended period outside home country; successful completion of project management fund by international
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donor; Ø Knowledge and exposure of higher education, with particular focus on Africa higher education environment; Ø Good computer and Internet skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project. Term Ø The contract will be for a period of two (2) years, subject to a probationary period of one (1) year. The appointment may be extended subject to availability of funds. Ø The position requires extensive travel outside Ghana. Title ACE Project Officer Grade P3/P4 Conditions of Employment Ø The AAU offers an attractive remuneration package calculated and paid in US dollars; Ø As a member of the AAU project management team, the ACE Project Officer will enjoy diplomatic privileges accorded to nonGhanaian senior professional staff. Ø Annual leave of twenty-one (21) working days Ø Other attractive benefits include a monthly postadjustment allowance and rent subsidy. How to Apply The AAU is an equal opportunity employer. As part of a conscious effort of the Association always to reflect the diversity of the African academy, women and nonAnglophone candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Applications should comprise: Ø A statement of interest and fitness for the position Ø An indication of the date of availability to assume duty Ø A detailed curriculum vitae describing applicant's professional experience and qualification for the position Ø Three (3) reference letters, one of which should be outside the candidate's home country. The application letters and supporting documents of candidates should be submitted by (i) e-mail, or (ii) hard copy in a sealed envelope marked “Application Documents”. Each of the three reference letters should be sent direct from the referee, by (i) e-mail, or (ii) in a sealed envelope and marked “Confidential Reference”. Both sets of documents should be sent before close of business on FRIDAY, 29 JANUARY 2016 address to: The Secretary General Association of African Universities, African Universities House, Aviation Road Extension, P.O. Box AN 5744, Accra-North, GHANA Tel: (233) 21 774495/761588 Fax: (233) 21 774821 Email: secgen@aau.org
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t is with great pleasure and respect I write this letter to all the students of the University of Ilorin, the better by far University. At the outset, I must disclose that I am motivated to send this missive of encouragement to you by my unalloyed love for you. I also need to let you know at the outset that our University cannot exist outside your existence. Our corporate existence as well as our corporate real or mirror image is flimsy or worthless without your existence. The purpose for which the University is existing and for which the academic and non-academic staff members of the University are existing is for your sake. I imagine with great fear the fate of the staff without you. So, you are the main reason for which we wake up in the morning and rush onto the campus. The campus 'bubbles' only when you are there, it becomes a serene but dull environment when you are not there. Let me even tell you a secret: some of us cannot live happily without seeing you, without standing before you pouring out on you what we think we know better than you. We spend most of our times with you, and thus, we get the most enduring joy from you. Importantly, I want to let you know that this University could not have been what it is today without you and your predecessors. We claim justifiably or deservedly to be the better by far University on the basis of our performances on all the indices of great academic institutions- teaching, research and community services. Our profile on all the tripartite mandates for which universities exist is enviably intimidating. We do not just brag or hype our performances; the concrete evidence and confirmation of our claims are manifested in the stability of our academic calendar, in the quality of teaching we give you and in the level of discipline we instill in you. Our motto - ProbitasDoctrine- is the demonstration of our objective of baking you thoroughly to become a paragon of both learning and character. The implementation of the strategies to achieve this objective has over the years culminated into our distinctive image and sobriquet of better by far. Our commitment to the objective over the years has made you all being very boastful of us as well as your alma mater. You have heard the kind of respect and enviable flattering your predecessors who had graduated got at NYSC camps. You have heard on several occasions how your seniors, who had left us, are making waves in everything they do. So, it is gratifying and prideful to be a student and alumnus of the University of Ilorin. It is undeniable that you go through a lot of inevitable hassles at the University of Ilorin. It is acknowledged that many of you trekked to town many times when transportation was chaotic. But I need to let you know that the management is also pained for seeing you going through this kind of stress. Most
times when the Vice Chancellor drove past you on the stretch of road to town, he often miserably wished he could jump down from his car to join you in the involuntary exercise. Because he is deeply embarrassed and distressed for seeing you going through all these difficulties, he is making frantic efforts to make life easier and much more comfortable for you. There are many strategies already in the pipeline that are meant to alleviate the hectic life you have to endure for your success. With all the efforts planned to make your lives easier and better, I believe you will be better assets for the University's glory and growth. There is no doubt that the public opinion about you is commendable and favourable. You are known to be well-behaved, well-dressed and serious-minded. Many times I have got visitors, including those from outside Ilorin, who passed good complimentary notes about you. They had told me several times that, from their observation, you are just great and amazing as students- better by far than the students in many other universities. Although outsiders assert that you are good (wellbehaved, well-dressed, disciplined and serious-minded), many of us, the insiders, know that you are not yet as good as the University want you to be. Many insiders, both the academic and non-academic members of staff, note that your reverence for elders is surprisingly low. They do not want you to be unnecessarily cringing and subservient to your lecturers and other staff members of the University, but they want you to uphold and manifest the good culture or value of respect for elders at the highest order because the value is the core of the moral excellence of Omoluabi the University is trying to build in you. Many of them have noticed that you don't have the culture of recoiling for respect, and not for fear, when you see them on the same line with you at banks and parks. Instead, you push them, provoke them, underrate/relegate them and pretend as if you don't see them while they are struggling with you to get a cab or to use ATMs. On the staircases too, you struggle with them and chest then out of the way for you to scramble past them, without any iota of respect for their position or roles as the people that live their lives for you. This, although, is a small frailty of morality, I don't want you to ignore it. Although nobody could be perfect in morality, I still believe that this small minus in your habits could rob off a large chunk from the great glory and image of the University. I want you to be complete in learning and character because it is only your completeness that can make the University to continuously flourish in its glory and greatness. God bless you. God bless the University of Ilorin. Sincerely Yours.
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