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Unilorin, FG sign MoU on Youth Games By Olusegun Mokuolu and Temitope Omoniyi

he University of Ilorin has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development towards the hosting of the 2016 edition of the National Youth Games by the University. The sporting fiesta is billed to hold between August 24 and September 11, 2016. Speaking during the MoU signing last Thursday (June 24, 2016), the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Christian Chineaka Ohaa, thanked the Vice-Chancellor and members of his management team for accepting to host the National Games in the University. (Contd. on page 3)

The Permanent Secretary, Mr Ohaa (right), with the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, after signing the MoU last Thursday

VC consoles Gov. Ahmed over mother in-law's death By Olusegun Mokuolu

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, signing the condolence register at the Government House last Thursday

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has commiserated with the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, over the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Janet Monilola, the mother of the state's First Lady, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed. Prof. Ambali, who visited the Governor at his official residence in Ilorin last Thursday (July 23, 2016), accompanied by Principal Officers of the University and some members of the University Governing Council, said that the news of Mrs. Monilola's death was received with sadness. (Contd. on page 3 )

Unilorin Students' Union elects Shobowale new President

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By Adeyinka Ademuyiwa

fter 28 hours of electronic voting last Wednesday (June ECOWAS Youth Parliament honours 22, 2016), the University of Ibrahim, CIE Director p.4 Ilorin Students' Union has elected a How religion can aid development new President to run its affairs for the â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Durham p.5 2016/2017 academic session. He is Fight against corruption, a collective Mr. Shobowale Lukman Olawale, a responsibility - AbdulMajid p.6 300 Level student of the Department Expert makes case for sustainable of History and International Studies, development goals p.7 Faculty of Arts. Ambali tasks ANUPA on ICT, The new Students' Union performance p.7 President polled a total of 5, 218 votes Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8 The Alma Mater: Float like a butterfly p.12 to defeat three other contestants. According to a report on the EDITORIAL BOARD

election submitted to the ViceChancellor, Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof A.E. Talabi, a copy of which was made available to Unilorin Bulletin, the e-voting, done on the platform of the University website, www.unilorin.edu.ng, for the third consecutive year, started at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and ended at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. (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, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left), presenting a condolence letter to the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed, over the death of the Governor's mother in-law at the Government House last Thursday

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), welcoming the Guest Speaker at the Conference on Law, Religion and Development in Africa, Prof. Cole Durham, to the University last Wednesday

Members of the new Executive Council of the University of Ilorin Branch of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) with the ViceChancellor, some Principal Officers and senior officials of the University after their maiden visit to the Vice-Chancellor in his office last Friday

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), welcoming the Guest Speaker at the Joint Biodiversity Conservation Conference of the Nigeria Tropical Biology Association (NTBA) and Nigeria Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology (NSCB), Dr. Joseph D. Onoja, to the University last Tuesday

Officials of the Federal Ministry of Sports with Principal Officers of the University after the MoU signing for the hosting of the forthcoming National Youth Games by the University of Ilorin, last Thursday

The Ag. Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat Abdulbaqi (left), presenting a plaque to the General Manager of the Nigerian Television Authority, Ilorin, Alhaji Adetunji AbdulMajid, who was the Guest Speaker at this year's edition of the Annual Doyin Mahmoud Memorial Lecture organised by the Mass Communication Students Association, last Tuesday

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Perm Sec hails Unilorin’s superb sport facilities Mr. Ohaa explained that the N a t i o n a l Yo u t h G a m e s w a s established by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in 2013 to balance sports, culture and education among Nigerian School children from age 17 and below. He said, “It is a concept aimed at discovering young budding athletes at that impressionable age bracket, to serve as a veritable nursery in replacing our elder athletes”. The Permanent Secretary pointed out that the first edition of the games that took place in Abuja in 2013 was a huge success, disclosing that the second edition of the National Youth Games shall feature 15 sports and would be organised in line with global best practices. According to him, “The hosting of this major sporting event here will bring national and international focus on Unilorin and the ancient city of Ilorin, known for its traditional hospitality and ambience for sports”. Mr. Ohaa assured that the relationship between the University of Ilorin and the Ministry would be a mutually beneficial one as he expressed satisfaction with the level of sports facilities in the institution. The Permanent Secretary,

who described the University of Ilorin as one of the best in Africa, noted that the facilities at the Unilorin Stadium "are not just good for Youth Games but suitable for other national competitions and programmes. In his remarks, the ViceChancellor of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), said that it is a great honour for the University of Ilorin to be chosen to host the National Youth Games, adding that the games would add value to the competence and fitness of the young people. Prof. Ambali commended the ideal behind the National Youth Games, saying that young talents, who would become part of national sports development, would be discovered during the games. He assured the Permanent Secretary that the University would “live up to expectation as we receive national and international visitors during the games. We will upgrade our facilities and you can be rest assured that the University has enough rooms to accommodate the athletes during the games”. Speaking on the choice of the University to host the games, the Vice-Chancellor said that Unilorin is known for calmness and obedience to the rule of law, adding that the

University would produce a better by far games come August. E a r l i e r l a s t T h u r s d a y, officials of the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, led by the Director, Legal Services, Mr O. T. Olatigbe, had undertaken a facility tour of the Unilorin Sports Stadium. They were taken round the sporting and accommodation facilities of the University by the Director, Sport Unit, Prof. Oluwole Obiyemi. The Registrar, O. O., Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, who met the team at the UNILORIN Health Services, assured them of first class sporting facilities at the University. The Director, Unilorin Health Services, Dr. Mary Ajiboye, said that the clinic would deploy enough first aid boxes for athletes during the event. On his part, the Dean of Students' Affairs, Professor Adetayo Talabi, assured the Ministry officials of adequate accommodation facilities for officials and athletes during the event. The team also visited the Male and Female Hostels and UNILORIN Multipurpose Hall which will play host to Combat sport.

Unilorin management pays condolence visit to Kwara Gov ( Contd. from front page ) The Vice-Chancellor told the Governor, “Her death is a painful one but she has played her part well and we want the family to find comfort in that. We share in your grieve. May the Lord comfort you and your family”. Prof. Ambali, afterwards, presented a letter of condolence to the Governor. In his response, Governor Ahmed thanked the management of the University of Ilorin for the visit, noting that his mother-in-law lived a life worthy of emulation. He prayed God to guide those she left behind.

The Governor cautioned that people should be careful how they live as they would, one day, give account to God. Earlier, the Chief Imam of the University, Prof. A. G. A. S. Oladosu, and the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi, had led the Muslim and Christian prayers respectively for the peaceful repose of the soul of Mrs. Monilola. Members of the management team that accompanied the ViceChancellor on the condolence visit were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r

(Management Services), Prof. A. Y. Abdulkareem; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi and the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Ogunbiyi. Members of the Governing Council on the visit were Prof. A. S. Abdulssalam, Prof. Kolade Joseph, Prof. S. O. Salami and Prof. A. Sani. Also on the team were the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the ViceChancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, and Mr. K. K. Babamale; as well as the Protocol Officer to the ViceChancellor, Mr. Tunde Agboola.

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Unilorin Students’ Union gets new exco (Contd. from front page) Announcement of the result was done immediately by the Director, Computer Science and Information Technology (COMSIT) Unit, Prof. Isiyaku Ahmed, who was the Returning Officer. Other contestants for the post of the President were Bashar Mubarak, who polled 2, 614 votes to come second; Babaita Habbeb, 2, 537 votes and Gbadamosi Adejare, 901 votes to emerge third and fourth respectively. For the position of VicePresident (Permanent Site), Iromini Omolola defeated Anisere Adejoke with 1,125 votes as against 594 votes for the latter. For Vice-President,

College of Health Sciences (COHS), Aderemi Temidayo got 49 votes and was declared winner unopposed. Also elected into the Students' Union's Central Executive Committee (CEC) was Abdulazeez Olawale, General Secretary, who polled 613 votes to defeat Quadri Adeniyi, who got 567votes and Ojajuni Abiodun who had one vote. The position of Assistant Secretary went to Rufai Kehinde Esther, who polled 815 votes to defeat Akindele Romoke, who got 208 votes. Ojajuni Emmanuel Abiodun, who lost as General

Secretary, clinched the position of Financial Secretary with 835 votes unopposed in a deft move that suggests last minute political dexterity while the Public Relations Officer (PRO) position was won by Omotosho Damilare, who got 208 votes to defeat three other contestants, Ishola Kayode (197 votes), Adebisi Jacob (131votes) and Ganiyu Ajani (71votes). Also elected were Afolayan K a z e e m , We l f a r e S e c r e t a r y (Permanent Site); Aremu Ademola, Welfare Secretary (COHS); Olona Shakiru, Social Secretary; and Zubair Ibrahim, Sports Secretary.

Oriowo bags Optometric Association's Fellowship

he Head of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Ilorin, Prof. Mathew O. Oriowo, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Nigerian Optometric Association (FNOA).

An award letter jointly signed by the President and National Secretary of the Association, Damian E c h e n d u a n d D r. A g b o n t s e n Adesuwa, respectively, disclosed that the award bestowed on Prof. Oriowo the privileges and “responsibility of

lifting high the banners of the profession”. Unilorin Bulletin congratulates and rejoices with Prof. Oriowo on this landmark attainment.

29th Registry Seminar holds Wednesday

O. Adewuyi, urged all concerned to he 29th edition of the Registry Auditorium by 11.00a.m. A statement made available to attend punctually. Seminar Series will hold this th Wednesday (June 29 , 2016) Unilorin Bulletin by the Secretary, at the Basement of the University Registry Seminar Committee, Mr. M.

ECOWAS Youth Parliament honours Ibrahim, CIE Director By Mustafa Abubakar

he leadership of ECOWAS Youth Parliament (EYP) has honoured the Director of the Centre for International Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. O. M. Ibrahim, with the award of “Most Outstanding African Educationist” for his contribution and commitment to youth development in Africa. Presenting the award to the Professor of Mathematics in his office last Thursday (June 23, 2016), the Speaker of the Youth Parliament, Rt. Hon. Mensah Kweku Fred, said that the award was based on Prof. Ibrahim's meritorious service to the

development of the African society and the education sector in particular. Mensah, a Ghanaian national, described the University of Ilorin as “truly better by far, especially considering her uninterrupted academic calendar”. T h e Yo u t h P a r l i a m e n t Speaker said, “It is wise and patriotic to invest in leaders like Prof. Ibrahim, a man whose attributes are wellknown; a person that understands and embodies the core value and aspiration of the youth, particularly the students, in our abiding quest for unity, peace, prosperity, mutual

respect and peaceful co-existence.” In his response, the honoree, who dedicated the award to the Centre for International Education, said that he is a man who does not want to be praised by anybody and will not at any time, or in any way, demand for help so the award was a great surprise to him. Appreciating the award, Prof. Ibrahim said that he is still wondering how the Parliament noticed his activities because he never publicised any, as he does not like publicity.

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How religion can aid development --- Durham By Mubarak Oladosu

he President of the International Consortium on Law and Religious Studies (ICLARS), Prof. Cole Durham, has described religion as an important factor that can aid development even though it has also impeded development in some parts of the world on certain occasions. Prof. Durham made this observation last Wednesday, (June 22, 2016) while delivering his keynote address at the opening ceremony of a Conference on Law, Religion and Development in Africa, held at the University of Ilorin Auditorium. In the keynote address, entitled “The Intersection of Law and Religion: Implications for Development”, the Guest Speaker noted that various religious aid agencies make critical interventions during disasters around the world, adding, however, that certain religious rituals contributed to the spread of ebola disease in 2014. The University of Utah scholar, who is also the founding Director of ICLARS, noted that between the 1960's and now, state sponsored development aid has been rolled back and non-governmental agencies and private donors have assumed more prominence. Prof. Durham also submitted that to create a development enabling environment, freedom of religious belief and practice must be protected especially when the freedom does not harm others. Earlier in his welcome

address, entitled “Harmonious CoExistence”, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), stressed the need to explore the nexus between law and religion in relation to development, saying this is crucial, in view of the unfolding events in the Nigerian nation. According to the ViceChancellor, “…When the balance between law and religion is struck, there is development in both physical and spiritual realms. However, when there is no balance, there is lawlessness in religious practice and law itself becomes an instrument in the hands of the irreligious.” In his presentation, entitled “Law And Religion Studies In Nigeria: The Journey So Far”, the National Coordinator of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) and member of the African Consortium for Law and Religious Studies (ACLARS) Steering Committee, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, traced the historical evolution of the International Centre for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) since it was established at the beginning of this century. Prof. Oloyede, who was represented on the occasion by a former Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, highlighted the landmark achievements of the African Consortium for Law and Religious Studies in Nigeria and in the continent as a whole. He urged scholars and students in Nigeria and beyond to key

into the intellectual movement of law and religion studies in order to be in a position to benefit from opportunities that are knocking in that emerging distinct field of scholarship. In his own remarks, the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Suleiman Kawu, who was represented by Justice Sikiru Yinka Oyinloye, noted that no country in Africa can attribute its development to religion because it is used as an instrument of oppression in Nigeria. On his part, the Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. K.I. Adam, said that more than ten universities were to participate at the conference, which would foster inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue. While making his contribution at the event from the Islamic perspective, a former Grand Khadi of Kwara State, Justice Mutalib Ambali, noted that law became part of human society when the early man advanced from roaming and gathering into farming and laying claim to ownership of land and restriction was introduced to the human society. In her own submission, Justice, M.A. Afolayan, who presented the opinion of Christianity, said that a good law would always find its roots in the law as she added that the commandment not to commit adultery given to Moses reflects in the criminal code which operates in northern Nigeria.

Okoro bags S/African varsity’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

lecturer in the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Dr. Hussein Kehinde Okoro, has secured a scholarship from Global Excellence and Stature (GES) to do a one-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Johannesburg, Aukland, South

Africa. A letter of award signed by the Senior Director, Postgraduate School, University of Johannesburg, Prof. Shireen Molala, disclosed that the scholarship, valued at R220,000 per annum, is to support Dr. Okoro's

postdoctoral studies in the institution's Department of Applied Chemistry. Unilorin Bulletin congratulates and rejoices with Dr. Okoro on this landmark attainment.

Unilorin Postgraduate School admission

The qualifying examination for admission into the Postgraduate School will hold on Saturday, July 2, 2016 as scheduled. Signed Dean, Postgraduate School

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Fight against corruption, a collective responsibility - AbdulMajid By Fatima Abubakre

he General Manager of the N i g e r i a n Te l e v i s i o n Authority (NTA), Ilorin, Alhaji Adetunji AbdulMajid, has stated that it will take the collective support of all Nigerians to fight and win the war against corruption, which is the bane of the nation's development. Mr AbdulMajid made this submission last Tuesday (June 21, th 2016) while delivering the 5 Annual Doyin Mahmoud Memorial Lecture organised by the Mass Communication Students Association, University of Ilorin in honour of the late pioneer Head of the Department who passed on in October 2009. Speaking on the topic, “Anticorruption crusade in the digitized media environment: Issues, Prospects and Challenges”, the NTA General Manager solicited for the support of all Nigerians in the ongoing campaign and fight against corruption as being tackled by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Describing corruption as a huge virus or cancer that had eaten deep into the very essence of the fabric of the Nigerian society, Mr. AbdulMajid pointed out that the ripple effects of corruption “trickle down to the last man on the street leaving a large gulf of destruction in its wake”. He said that it “becomes imperative to tackle this cancer right from the root.” Identifying the challenges of content provision and technology as Nigeria seeks to move into the digital era, he opined that the nation was not yet ready for a specialised broadcast that will be provided in the era, asking, “Will it be convenient for the media to fight corruption when their leaders collected sleaze money during the last elections?” Pointing out that “there could be subtle attempts at denigrating the social media because of the lack of control”, Mr AbdulMajid said, “We might be playing with fire if we do

not consider their contributions because a handset is available at all times; meanwhile a handset is your radio and your television, you can google ….but how capable is the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission in monitoring the analogue regime talk less of the myriad of content outlets of the digital era?” He said, “A site could appear and disappear in the social media; who will police this inconsistency? When we misinform, are we not using corruption to fight corruption?” Mr AbdulMajid paid tributes to the late Doyin Mahmoud, whom he recalled had worked for many influential newspapers before moving to the academia. In her remarks at the event, which held at the Pharmaceutical Sciences Lecture Theatre, the Ag. Head of the Department Mass Communication, Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat Salah Abdulbaqi, eulogised the late pioneer Head of the Department, saying: “Mr. Doyin Mahmoud had no other family but the Press. All his life, he lived for the Press and he lived the Press. While we were under his tutelage in the start-up of the Department, myself and Dr. Mustapha learnt so much from him and the others that joined afterwards. He never hid anything he knew; words of wisdom, experience in the field and his encounters with seasoned journalists both living and dead.” While noting that the event was put together by the students with the supervision and support of the Department, Dr. Abdulbaqi said that, “since his death, it has become the tradition of the Department to hold an Annual Lecture in his memory, and in holding the Annual Lecture, the students are left to practice what they have learnt theoretically.” In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Prof. J.S. Sadiku, commended the organisers for their efforts, saying, “This

Memorial day is a very useful occasion and I want you to continue to hold onto it.” While paying his tributes to the late Mahmoud, Prof. Sadiku lauded the efforts of the former and present Heads of the Department, Dr A.L. Azeez and Barr. AbdulRaheem and Dr. Abdulbaqi for taking the Department to greater heights. In his speech, the Sub-Dean of the Faculty, Dr Adeshina Azeez said that the significant contributions of the late Mr. Mahmoud to the media industry was the reason the Memorial Lecture was established. “We can never forget him in this University because he single-handedly established the Department of Mass Communication with the support of pioneer lecturers like our present Head of Department and Dr. Lambe Mustapha. The two of them could bear witness to what he did; the sacrifice that he made to ensure that this Department was established and I think wherever he is today, and I believe he is enjoying the favour of God, he will be smiling that, yes, what I established some years ago is moving from strength to strength. And that is the reason why we must recognise him.” The President of the Mass Communication Students Association, Comrade Usman commended the staff and students of the Department and the Faculty for their support towards the success of the programme. A major highlight of the event was the honouring of the NTA, Ilorin GM for his contributions to the growth of the media industry in Kwara State. The event, which was well attended, also attracted the presence of scores of journalists from the print and electronic media in Kwara State led by the Chairman of the Kwara State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Abiodun AbdulKareem.

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Expert makes case for sustainable development goals By Olusegun Mokuolu

he Director, Technical Programmes, Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr. Joseph D. Onoja, has stressed the need for the urgent and full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Onoja, who made the call at the University of Ilorin last Tuesday (June 21, 2016) in his keynote address at the Joint Biodiversity Conservation Conference of the Nigeria Tropical Biology Association (NTBA) and Nigeria Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology (NSCB), said this is because “humanity faces many overlapping crises of environmental sustainability that include climate changes, massive environmental pollution, the acidification of oceans and the massive loss of biodiversity caused by unsustainable demands on forests”. In his keynote address, entitled “MDGs to SDGs: Towards Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria”, the NCF Director noted that these unprecedented challenges led to the drafting of the 17 SDGs and 169 targets, saying that there is the need to streamline the SDGs into the country's development agenda.

He revealed that the idea of the SDGs has quickly gained ground in the world because of the growing urgency of sustainable development for the entire world. According to Dr. Onoja, “The idea of SDGs must gain ground quickly because of Planetary boundaries—the idea that human activity is pushing crucial global ecosystem functions past a dangerous threshold, beyond which the earth might well encounter abrupt, and potentially devastating outcomes for human well-being and life generally”. He said that Conservationist and Environmental Biologists have a huge role to play in the success of the SDGs, pointing out that “we have the responsibility of linking wellbeing and the environment”. Dr. Onoja tasked Conservationist and Environmental Biologists to speak to the goals, align their activities to the goals and targets and write funding proposals and reports in order to ensure that the SDGs does not go the way of the MDGs. In his welcome address, the President of the Nigeria Tropical Biology Association (NTBA) and Nigeria Chapter of Society for Conservation Biology (NSCB), Dr. Fola Babalola, stated that the

conference is unique because it is marking the 10th anniversary of NTBA as well as the maiden conference of NSCB. Dr. Babalola explained that the conference was a gathering of conservation professionals and students studying conservation and related disciplines in Nigerian tertiary education institutions. In his opening address, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), who was the chief host, noted that the conference theme is apt as the overarching goal of any progressive country is to accelerate the march of development. Prof. Ambali stressed that many reports have indicated that biological diversity is being lost at alarming rates. According to the ViceChancellor, “with an estimated loss of 400,000 hectares of forests annually in Nigeria, the level of loss of other components of the ecosystems can only better be imagined”. Prof. Ambali attributed the loss to climate change, poverty, policy inconsistency as well as obsolete laws to curtail abuses and misuse of the biodiversity resources.

Ambali tasks ANUPA on ICT, performance By Olusegun Mokuolu

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has charged members of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Unilorin branch, to embrace the use of Information and Communication Technology and to improve on their performances as they are critical to the running of the University. Prof. Ambali gave the charge last Friday (June 24, 2016) when the newly elected members of the Executive Council of the Unilorin ANUPA, led by the Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) F. M. Olowoleni, visited him in his office. The Vice-Chancellor, while congratulating the new ANUPA officials, stressed that as

administrators they should embrace ICT tools to set an example for others, as he enjoined them to use the electronic platform for their next election. Prof. Ambali called on the administrators to improve their services in the University, explaining that the Office of the Vice-Chancellor is to see to the funding of the University while the administrators are the ones running the University. He assured the ANUPA officials that he remains committed to training and re-training of all University staff, adding that land would also be allocated to the Association to build its secretariat. In her address, the ANUPA Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Olowoleni, told the Vice-Chancellor that ANUPA is the training arm of the University

administrators, describing administrators as the engine room of the University. She assured the ViceChancellor of the Association's support and cooperation as she thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his commitment to the issue of training in the University. Other members of the A N U PA E x e c u t i v e C o u n c i l members that accompanied the Chairman on the visit were Mr. Toyin A. Bamigboye, Secretary; Mr. Imman Adeyemi Sanni, Treasurer; Mr Suleiman Aliyu Dagbo, Financial Secretary; Mr. Bankole Oluwaseun Atanlogun, Publicity Secretary; Mr Michael Adefemi Adewuyi, Training Officer; and Mrs. Abimbola Rita Ologe, Legal Officer.

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 17 to 23rd June, 2016 RECEIPTS Staff I.D Card Academic Gown Order of Proceeding Fitness Scroll Student I.D. Card Housing Loan Form T/Shirt Overpayment Clinical Registration Change of Course form Verification of Result Academic Transcript Tender fees Contractor Registration Refund (In Lieu of service yet to be rendered to Unilorin) Bandwidth and SU Charge Postgraduate School Application form Postgraduate Tution fee Ilorin Business School Application fees Undergraduate School Charges Total Receipts for the period PAYMENTS: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Ever Phoenix Guest House Hotel Expenses Ever Phoenix Guest House Hotel Expenses Ever Phoenix Guest House Hotel Expenses OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Unilorin Press Printing of 500 Copies of Inaugural Lecture Booklets for Prof R.B. Adeniyi Total TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD Signed A. S. YUSUF FCA Bursar

AMOUNT 5,700.00 4,250.00 7,050.00 2,000.00 4,550.00 27,000.00 500.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 115,000.00 5,000.00 262,000.00 60,000.00 38,000.00 2,460,546.61 70,000.00 2,125,000.00 173,150.00 25,000.00 850,650.00 6,241,896.61

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Ø The University of Ilorin is set to enter into a training agreement with an American multinational technology company, Intel Corporation. (“UNILORIN, Intel partner on e-teaching, elearning”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, p.21) th Ø In his opening remarks at the 7 International Students' Day celebration organised by the Centre for International Education, University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has urged the Federal Government to establish a specialised institution of higher learning that would promote entrepreneurship in the country. (“FG tasked on establishing specialized varsities”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, p.21) Ø While delivering a lecture at the monthly seminar organised by the National Association of Academic Technologist (NAAT), University of Ilorin chapter, Engr. Femi Eric, has stressed the need for collaboration between laboratory professionals in universities and their academic counterparts. (“Technologist seeks collaboration on research”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, p.22) Ø While speaking at a Special Practical Session organised for students in the Department of Geology, University of Ilorin, the Ag. Head of the Department of Geology, Dr. O. A. Adekeye, has stated that the objective of the lecture was to train and develop undergraduate students of the department. (“Geo-Scientist tasks students on integrity”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, p.22)) Ø The President of the University of Ilorin Students’ Union, Comrade Idris Alao, has condemned the recent brutality of one Muhammad Olukade, a 500 level Law student of the institution by a mini bus driver popularly known as ''Korope”. (“SU condemns alleged brutality of Unilorin student by “Korope” driver”, The Herald, Monday, June 20, 2016, p.7) Ø The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has congratulate the Deputy Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin Central Mosque, Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam, on his recent elevation to the professorial rank. (“…Congratulates Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam over elevation”, The Herald, Monday, June 20, 2016, p.6) Ø In his column, “EDUPEACE”, the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has suggested how one can achieve peace in one’s world, drawing from a conference he attended recently. (“World Peace from within”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, p.26) Ø While speaking at the official distribution of school uniforms and other materials to some selected schools, at the Christian Community School, OdoOwa, Dr. (Mrs.) Biola Adimula of the University of Ilorin, has called for partnership between the government and the private sector in addressing the challenges facing the public schools in the country. (“Don seeks PPP approach on schools infrastructure”, The Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, p.14) Ø In her remarks at the 2015/2016 orientation

June 27, 2016 programme organised for students of the School of Preliminary Studies, University of Ilorin , the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the institution, Prof. Sidikat Ijaiya, has urged the students to always develop positive attitude towards reading. (“UNILORIN organises orientation for remedial students”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, p.22) Ø The University of Ilorin has maintained its position as Nigeria's most sought after University in the country, with about 103, 238 applicants in the last (UTME) examinations. (“...Tops list of most preferred varsities with 103, 238 applicants”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, p.22) Ø In an advertorial, the Media Trust Limited has invited qualified female medical students of the University of Ilorin, to apply for its 2016/2017 Academic Session Scholarship Award. (“Media Trust Scholarship Scheme for Female Medical Students”, Daily Trust, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p.33) Ø Speaking at the Career Talk organised by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, the Ag. Dean, Prof. Ayo Babalola, has called for collaboration between the academia and the industry in boosting skills and knowledge transfer. (“Faculty trains students on life after school”, National Mirror, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p.28) Ø In his goodwill message at the Doyin Mahmoud Memorial Lecture, organised by the students of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin, Alhaji Liadi Tella has challenged practicing journalists to resist any temptation of trial by the media in the ongoing fight against corruption in the country. (“Eulogies as Unilorin holds memorial Lecture for Doyin Mahmud”, The Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, p.20; See also, “Unilorin holds memorial Lecture for Doyin Mahmud”, Leadership, June 22, 2016, p.8) Ø Speaking at the 2016 Ramadan Lecture organised by Islamic Missionaries Association of Nigeria (IMAN), Dr. Mulikat Mustapha of the Department of Counsellor Education, University of Ilorin, has stressed the importance of the girl-child education while urging Nigerians to ensure proper education, upbringing as well as safety of their female children. . (“Don harps on girl-child education”, National Pilot, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p.22) Ø The Head, Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulRasheed Abiodun Adeoye, is expected to deliver the 2016 Press Week Ramadan Lecture of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara state chapter. (“Nigerian journalists poorly paid, says Adedemola”, National Pilot, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p.5; See also, “Kwara NUJ holds late Hamudalat Aremu Ramadan lecture”, The Herald, Friday, June 24, 2016, p.8)

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A Communique issued at the end of an International Conference on Law, Religion and Development in Africa, held at the University of Ilorin between June 22 and June 24, 2016

he conference on “Law, Religion and Development in Africa” held at the Main Auditorium of the University of Ilorin on Tuesday, 22 June, 2016 with participants drawn from home and abroad. The topics covered during the conference include: 1. Law and Religion Studies in Nigeria: The journey so far.” 2. Law, Religion and Development. The speakers and facilitators include, Professor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali OON, Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin; Hon. Justice Suleiman Kawu, Chief Judge, Kwara State; Professor Is-haq Oloyede, The National Coordinator/Secretary, Nigeria InterReligious Council (NIREC); Former Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin; Member Steering Committee ACLARS; Professor W. Cole Durham Jr., Founding Director, International Center for Law and Religion Studies, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA. Others are, Professor Akinola Ibidapo-Obe, Dean, Faculty of Law and Director, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos; Professor Kofi Quashigah, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Ghana, Legon; Member Steering Committee ACLARS; Professor A. G. A. S. Oladosu, Chief Imam University of Ilorin University Muslim Community; Dr. Kayode Adam, Ag. Dean Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin. Nigeria; Honorable Justice Mutalib Ambali and Justice M.A. Folayan. At the end of the deliberations, the conference issued the following communique. 1. The timing of the conference is appropriate given that religion has generated and is generating conflicts and tensions in Nigeria and in other places across the World. 2. The conference noted the symbolistic relationship between law, religion and development. 3. T h e c o n f e r e n c e a g r e e d t h a t t h e misunderstanding between law and religion needs to be addressed urgently. 4. The conference agreed that the harmony between law, religion and development can lead to peaceful co-existence in diverse societies with far reaching implications on development. 5. The conference noted that in many cases, religion is used as an instrument of oppression and there is an urgent need to change the narrative.

6. The conference observed with great concern that crimes are sometimes perpetrated in the name of religion and there is need to change the narrative. 7. The conference agreed that religion if negatively applied, may constitute an obstacle to development process. 8. The conference agreed that law and religion are tools to regulate society and that laws should reflect religious values. 9. The conference agreed that a deep reflection on law and religion will lead to the verdict that a good law will always find its roots in religion. 10. The conference observed that religious organizations are useful agents of development citing examples of their positive impact on health care and other interventions. 11. The conference noted that failure of development discourse to consider religion is a major impediment to the development process. 12. Freedom of religion is a must in modern nation states especially pluralistic societies. 13. The conference further observed that freedom of religion protects the interest of everyone including adherents of all religious groups. 14. The conference emphasized the imperatives of mutual respect and accommodation between adherents of different religions. 15. The conference noted that there are many cases involving law and religion issues in the municipal and international courts, advising that such cases be handled with caution to avoid tension. 16. The conference advised that courses on law and religion be mounted in tertiary institutions to encourage the knowledge and understanding of law and religion issues. 17. The conference noted that failure of states to address basic governance issues will lead to the intervention of religious organizations to step into the vacuum with far reaching implications on the society. 18. The conference noted that certain traditional beliefs are central to the cohesiveness of African societies and ought not to be ignored in the developmental process. 19. The conference reflected on the theme of law, religion and development in Africa, observing that religion teaches individuals on what to do, law teaches individuals what not to do, and the obedience of both ultimately resulting in development.

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Float like a butterfly

n Friday June 10, 2016, I was aboard an Emirates flight to Chicago enroute to the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, where it emerged that the University of Ilorin, based on its commitment to peace, is the only one in West Africa represented at the “Teaching Peace in the 21st Century” weeklong workshop organised by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies in conjunction with the United States Institute of Peace. During the long flight, what actually caught my fancy was the live coverage of the burial of Muhammad Ali, “a personal hero of mine”, as US President Barack Obama would express the mind of millions of important and ordinary people. The outpouring of tributes on “the greatest boxer that ever will be” by people of diverse racial and religious orientations was emotionally overwhelming. Ali meant so much for so many! Former President Bill Clinton called him “a universal soldier for our common humanity”, Dr Kevin Cosby submitted he “is the property of all people but he is the product of black people in their struggle to be free” and comedian Billy Crystal noted that Ali “taught us that life is best when you build bridges between people not walls.” To Rabbi Joe Rapport, Muhammad Ali was “the living, breathing embodiment of the greatest we can be” while to Imam Zaid Ali Shakir, who concluded the ceremony with prayers, poem and advice, noted that Ali “left an indelible stamp and he will always be known as the people's champ!” At the sidelines of the workshop later in Notre Dame, I could not keep my mind off Ali, who by now my regular readers would have known has a place in my heart also. So, at night, in the privacy of my room, I watched online many clips of Ali's boxing bouts, his eccentricities, his interviews, his drama, and his magical way of using words – to preach, to boast and to awe. You would just love him! At the end of my engagement, which included reading a number of articles on him in Time, The Economist, The Week, among others, I derived a number of lessons from his career and life, five of which are worthy of sharing with students especially and the youth at large. Why was Ali able to “float like a butterfly” above all his challenges and emerge a spring of inspiration to virtually everyone everywhere? One, prepare - because proper preparation prevents poor performance. Muhammad Ali trained hard and prepared well. If Vice-Chancellor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali says “Hardwork pays” and former Vice-Chancellor Is-haq Oloyede tells you “Hardwork does not kill,” you better believe them. As a young man, Ali would not board the school bus, he would rather run the long distance. He was building his body. He trained harder than anyone else but he didn't find it easy, the way you also don't find studying easy. “I hated every minute of training but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of

your life as a champion.'” Believe or leave it, you cannot succeed without suffering while training. Two, believe in yourself, even if the world wants to put you down. You are what you think. As “the greatest” himself said, “It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.” It is belief that fires your imagination. Ali right from his tender age imagined himself a world champion. He lived to translate that imagination into reality. “The man who has no imagination has no wings,” he once said. Based on his belief, he excelled such that beating people in the ring became natural for him. Referring to his successful career as a boxer, he said, “It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I just beat people up.” Three, brand yourself and you need communication skills to do this. Before the age of advertising and public relations, Muhammad Ali surely knew how to project himself. He made himself visible. For him, “I done handcuffed lightning/ And thrown thunder in jail.” The other day before his victory over Sonny Liston, in February, 1964, Ali drew everyone to the arena. He partly said of the opponent he was to face: “Now Liston disappears from view/ The crowd is getting frantic/ But our radar stations have picked him up/ He's somewhere over the Atlantic/ Who would have thought when they came for the fight/ That they'd witness the launching of a human satellite?” In essence, his punch would send his opponent straight into the space! Four, stand for your faith and be courageous. Don't be afraid of being punished for your religion. Ali was victimized when he became a Muslim. But he stood rock-solid. Though he was not deemed smart enough to join the army earlier, he was suddenly found qualified to fight in Vietnam. Fighting an unjust war is contrary to his faith. He stood his ground as jail starred him in the face apart from being stripped of livelihood. He preferred to be a prisoner of conscience: “Clean out my cell/ And take my tail to jail/ 'Cause better to be in jail fed/ Than to be in Vietnam, dead”. Ali won at the Supreme Court and got his title back later. Ali also demonstrated courage by stepping out with his shaking hands to light the Olympic touch in 1996 despite the debilitating impact of Parkinson's disease on his physical health. He wouldn't allow anything to stand in his way. Finally, endure hardship because this life is hard. In his famous “Rumble in the Jungle” fight of 1974, Ali endured G e o rg e F o r e m a n ' s d e v a s t a t i n g b a l l i s t i c b l o w s (www.mahfouzadedimeji.com/rope-a-dope/). He would later call the fight, which he ultimately won, as the closest thing to death. He endured and persevered and ended up a champion. Winners don't quit. In this life, to succeed, you'll have to persevere and endure difficulties a lot. This is how you will recreate Ali, float like a butterfly above your challenges and sting like a bee all forces against you.

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