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Ambali to deliver Georgia Varsity Lecture By Olusegun Mokuolu

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has been invited to deliver a lecture on Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, Georgia, USA. The invitation was conveyed to Prof. Ambali last Thursday (April 28, 2016) by a Faculty member of the University of Georgia, Dr. Ibigbolade Simon Aderibigbe, during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Aderibigbe, a Professor of Religions and African Studies at UGA, said that the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in his university, which he said is one of the best in the world, would be delighted to share in Prof. Ambali's extensive expertise in the field of Veterinary Medicine. The UGA don commended what he called â&#x20AC;&#x153;the great transformationâ&#x20AC;? that has taken place at the University of Ilorin since his last visit in the 1980s. (Contd. on page 3)

In This Edition ACTU Chair tasks Unilorites on honesty p.3 VC restates commitment to staff training p.6 Ambali bags Rotary Award for exemplary leadership p.7 Unilorin students shine at Mathematics contest p.7 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8 Town & Gown: Against revisionism! p.12 EDITORIAL BOARD

The Vice-Chancellor (left), welcoming Dr. Aderibigbe to his office last Thursday

Elebuibon makes case for African religion By Mubarak Oladosu

enowned Yoruba cultural icon and the Araba Awo of Osogbo, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, has asserted that African Traditional Religion is not only relevant but indispensable even in contemporary modern society. Chief Elebuibon, who made the assertion last Thursday (April 28, 2016) while delivering the Third Edition of the Public Lecture of the Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, noted that there is increased interest in religion all over the world in spite of the wave of secularism. (Contd. on page 4)

Chief Elebuibon

48 new Unilorin medical graduates take Physician's Oath By Fatima Abubakre

he Nigerian health sector got a further boost last Thursday (April 28, 2016) with the professional initiation of 48 newly qualified medical doctors trained by the University of Ilorin. The 32nd professional initiation of the Batch B of the 2016 medical graduands, was held at the University Main Auditorium.

Speaking at the event, the Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr Abdulmumin Ibrahim, who was represented by the Director, Kwara State Hospital Services, Dr Zinat Saadu, tasked the new medics on the principles of firmness, fairness, justice and mercy in the discharge of their responsibilities.

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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L-R: The immediate past Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. Ayo Akinwale; Dr. Ibigbolade Simon Aderibigbe of the University of Georgia, USA; the Head of the Department of Religions, Dr. Hashir Abdulsalam; the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. A. S. Abdussalam; and the Guest Lecturer, Araba Awo of Osogbo, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, during the Third Public Lecture of the Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, last Thursday

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left), welcoming Chief Elebuibon to his office before the Public Lecture last Thursday

The Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, making his remarks during the opening ceremony of a training workshop for Higher Executive Officers and Clerical Officers of the University last Tuesday

A cross section of the newly qualified medical doctors with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N.Y.S. Ijaiya; the Provost, College of Health Sciences, Prof. Wahab nd Johnson; and some guests shortly after the 32 professional initiation of the Batch B of the Unilorin medical graduands, held at the University Main Auditorium last Thursday

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Y. A. Abdulkareem (left), exchanging views with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya, during the opening ceremony of a training workshop for Higher Executive Officers and Clerical Officers of the University last Tuesday

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Ambali attributes Unilorin’s success to collective effort Dr. Aderibigbe disclosed that the management of the University of Georgia was impressed with the stride the University of Ilorin is making, adding that this prompted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unilorin after years of collaboration between the Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin and the African Studies Institute, University of Georgia. The don said, “I am very impressed with the development that has taken place at the University of Ilorin. I will take the message of your great transformation back to my University in Georgia”. He disclosed that he was already working with the University of Ilorin Press to have one of his books published, explaining that he is currently working on the Yoruba indigenous movement. Dr. Aderigbe, who had earlier delivered the Faculty of Arts Lecture and taken some classes, disclosed that a plan was afoot to form a tripartite collaboration between the University of Ilorin, the University of Liverpool, UK and the University of Georgia. In his remarks, the Vice-

Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, said that he was touched by the news from the University of Georgia. He told the visitor, “Thank you for your observation, which is encouraging”. Attributing the success that Unilorin is recording to collective effort, Prof. Ambali thanked members of his management team and other staff members of the University for their contributions towards putting the institution on the global map. Prof. Ambali stressed that the vision of the University is to be an international centre of excellence, explaining that the vision has informed the drive by the Centre for International Education to facilitate partnership with various world-class universities across the globe. The Vice-Chancellor pointed out that the University domesticates whatever knowledge is gained from other universities, adding that the University of Ilorin is a bit of everything. On the proposed tripartite collaboration, Prof. Ambali said it would be a great delight to have such collaboration, adding that it would be a laudable feat to bring other disciplines to the MoU between the

University of Ilorin and the University of Georgia. The Vice-Chancellor was joined during the courtesy visit by the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel O l a t u n j i ; t h e R e g i s t r a r, M r. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; the Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Dere, and Prof. Rotimi Omotoye of the Department of Religions, who led the visitor to the Vice-Chancellor's Office.. Other University officials present included: the Director of Works, Engr. Mobolaji Sanni; the Director, Physical Planning Unit, Engr. Ademola Adesiyun; the Director, COMSIT, Prof. I. Ahmed; Director, Legal Unit, Mr. Dare Akanbi, the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, Mr. K. K. Babamale and Ms Funke Hudson, as well as the Protocol Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. S. O. Agboola.

ACTU Chair tasks Unilorites on honesty By Mubarak Oladosu and Isaac Lewu

he Chairman of the AntiCorruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit (ACTU) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. M.A. Belewu, has charged staff and students of the University to raise the bar of their moral and ethical standard in order to build a greater University, add value to the country and key into the anti-corruption drive of the Federal Government. Prof. Belewu, who made this charge in an interview with Unilorin Bulletin in his office, noted that greed is a moral challenge that deserves attention on campuses and in the country as a whole. He pointed out that if not for regime change, Nigeria would have slid from a developing country to an

underdeveloped country. The Professor of Animal Production disclosed that the AntiCorruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit (ACTU) is a baby of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Explaining the functions of the Unit, Prof. Belewu said that ACTU “monitors ways and methods by which corruption can be perpetrated by all and sundry including staff and students and stimulate them against corruption because it is deadly. It also advises administration on identified loopholes” The don disclosed that reports on corruption on campus, which are beyond the limits of the Unit, are to be

forwarded to the ICPC, adding that the Unilorin ACTU has never received complaints on corruption due to the prevailing good character among members of the University Community. While speaking on the Unit's approach to tackling corruption on campus, Prof. Belewu disclosed that he was part of the Unit under the leadership of the immediate past Chairman in designing the University's Code of Ethics and Anticorruption Handbook, adding that the Unit had also organised the Anticorruption workshop. He disclosed that his team is in the process of designing and sending an action plan for the year to the ICPC through the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON). (Contd.on page 4 )

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Ifa priest decries ‘hostility of foreign religions’ (Contd. from front page) In his lecture, entitled “The Space Of African Traditional Religion in Contemporary Nigerian Society”, the African Traditional Religion (ATR) Priest explained that African Traditional Region is often misunderstood and misrepresented by adherents of what he called “hostile foreign religions”. According to the Ifa Priest, “the two religions that are common in our society today, Islam and Christianity, to which many Africans have been converted for over a century , have developed hostile attitude to ATR. Islam relegates it to Al-jahiliyyah (the time of Barbarism /Pre-Islamic era), while Christians view it as pure paganism, whereas there is no religion without icons.” Quoting a poet, Chief Elebuibon noted that “no one is an unbeliever and everyone is a believer; only that the objects of belief differ”. He insisted that ATR, in the Yoruba context, is monotheistic and countered the notion that Africans worship many gods. He also argued that there was more trust and honesty in the days when African Traditional Religion was the dominant religion in Africa.

Chief Elebuibon said that African Traditional Religion lost about 40 per cent of its faithful in the last century, disclosing, however, that “today, many leaders of Islam and Christianity consult the services of Ifa priests”. According to him, “Up till today in Yoruba land, many Christian and Muslim leaders, such as Imams and Pastors, still go to Ifa priests (Babalawo) for divination. Many pastors use medicines including magical soap. Some Imams and Alfas still come to make spiritual work for their clients with assistance of Babalawo.” Earlier in his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, described the lecture as timely and apt in explaining the extent to which African Traditional Religion is alive as many scholars strive to ensure the continuity of ATR in the face of the ever expanding population of Muslims and Christians. Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services), Prof. A.Y. AbdulKareem, also noted that the third edition of the Public lecture attests to the instrumentality of religions in promoting peace and harmony in the country given the fact

that Cardinal John Onaiyekan and Prof. M.A. Bidmos had both earlier presented the first and second editions of the Departmental lecture from the Christian and Muslim perspectives. In his welcome address, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof. A.S. Abdulsalam, noted that Nigeria is a multi-cultural and multi-religious country where religions play significant roles in nation building. Prof. Abdulsalam said that the lecture would enable people to understand the importance of African Traditional Religion in guaranteeing peace and economic development of the country. While welcoming participants, the Ag. Head of the Department of Religions, Dr. H.A. Abdulsalam, said that the Department has three units where students of Christian studies, Comparative Religious Studies and Islamic Studies learn how to co-exist and contribute towards realisation of peace, tranquility and development of Nigeria and humanity. The lecture attracted dignitaries from all walks of life including traditional rulers, members of the academic community and traditional religion adherents.

Belewu highlights many facets of corruption (Contd. from page 3) The Unilorin ACTU Chairman disclosed that one of his agenda is to address the fact that many people have complaints and suggestions bothering on corruption but they do not know how to channel such complaint and suggestion. Towards this end, he said the Unit was planning to place Complaint and Suggestion boxes at strategic points on campus. Prof. Belewu pointed out that falsification and submission of imaginary data in research are other

forms of corruption. He disclosed that he always asks students to repeat experiments when it is found out that they cook up the results, saying that the University of Ilorin is a model unlike some other universities that are corruption-riddled. According to him, “corruption is not only in terms of embezzlement, it's equally in terms of cheating during examination, leaving the office before closing time, trading and hawking in offices during official hour”. Prof. Belewu suggested that

with continuous re-orientation, a better mind-set and attitudinal change towards the acquisition of material wealth, most of the identified corrupt tendencies in our society could be curbed. He called for the introduction of a non-credit carrying course on anti corruption or the integration of anti corruption topics into the General Studies courses in order to “step into the lives of students and catch them young” so that they would be satisfied with whatever they earn legitimately.

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New medics tasked on professional ethics (Contd. from front page ) Charging the new medics to be guided by the ethics of the profession, the MDCN boss said, “Your profession is service to humanity… above all, in whatever you do, whatever you say, say so with honour and dignity. In life, it is not how much money you make that matters; it is not how much connection you have that matters, it is not even how many degrees you earn that matters, but what matters ultimately, is what happiness you have given to the next person.” In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N.Y.S. Ijaiya, observed that medicine was not an easy discipline. Lamenting the huge disparity in the ratio of medical doctors to the over 170 million Nigerians, the ViceChancellor said, “Nigerians need as many doctors as they can get. So, as tough as the course is, we still need more doctors to man our hospitals, This is the reason why we are happy today that we are contributing more doctors to the medical facilities of Nigeria and to humanity.” In his address, the Provost, College of Health Sciences, Prof. W. B. R. Johnson, commended the new medics “for successfully passing through the difficult 'landmines' of medical training of our College and emerging at the 'end of the tunnel'

unscathed.” The Provost, who lauded the unprecedented commitment of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, towards ensuring the growth and sustaining the development of the College, spoke extensively on the accomplishments recorded by the College with the support of the University administration. According to Prof. Johnson, these achievements include ensuring a comprehensive full accreditation of the MBBS, Anatomy and Physiology programmes by the NUC and relevant professional bodies. The Provost disclosed that plans were in the pipeline to introduce a wider spectrum of health-related disciplines in the College to include Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiography and Dentistry. “The comprehensive equipment and functional sustenance of our Clinical Skills Laboratory is a feat that has now become the 21st century MDCN and NUC –prescribed benchmark for clinical training in Nigeria”, he stated. While pointing out that there have also been tremendous developments in the area of infrastructure made possible by the judicious and appropriate deployment of the Needs Assessment Fund from the Federal Government, Prof. Johnson suggested that the recently completed 6.5km connecting road between the College and the main

campus should be christened 'Ambali Avenue.' The Provost acknowledged the graduating class as the “Primus Inter Pares” or first among equals, as, according to him, “they are “undoubtedly unique in their own way for their avowed battle against mediocrity, quiet diplomacy, constructive unionism and a penchant for wanting to leave indelible legacies”. He enjoined the inductees “not to hesitate to flaunt (non-arrogantly though!) the soundness of your training in this medical school, as one that is truly qualitatively comprehensive and nulli secundum (second to none!).” In a goodwill message, the Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara State Branch, Dr Abubakar O. Ayinla, represented by Dr (Mrs.) Durotoye Idayat, welcomed the new medics to the Association and urged them to imbibe high ethical standards of practice. Addressing the new doctors, the Coordinator of the Unilorin Medical Graduands Association, Prof. A. Fawole, enjoined them as alumni of the institution, to join in making the better by far University better. The representative of the Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr Zinat Saadu, then administered the Physician's Oath on the new medical graduands.

Centre for Research Development and In-House Training(CREDIT) Call for Application: 2017/2018 Fulbright African Research Scholar Programme (ARSP)

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Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy, Abuja is pleased to announce the annual call for applications for the Fulbright Senior Scholar Programme for the 2017/2018 academic year. This programme offers senior faculty members from universities in Africa, including Nigeria, the opportunity to conduct research at U.S. institutions for a minimum of

three (3) and a maximum of nine (9) months. The Fulbright African Research Scholar Programme (ARSP) provides two types of grants: 1. T h e S e n i o r R e s e a r c h Programme 2. T h e P r o f e s s i o n a l Development Programme. In addition, awards are also available for three (3) to five (5)

months activities on program and curriculum development for HIV/AIDS- related topics. Deadline: June 1, 2016 For online registration visit: https://apply.embark.com/student/fu lbright/scholars/ Signed Prof Y. O. Imam, Research Manager (Humanities Cluster)

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VC restates commitment to staff training By Fatima Abubakre

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has reiterated the commitment of the University administration to the training and retraining of its staff. Prof. Ambali, who gave this assurance last Tuesday (April 26, 2016) while declaring open a training workshop organised by the Centre for Research Development and InHouse Training (CREDIT) for Higher Executive Officers and Clerical Officers in the University, e n j o i n e d m e m b e r s o f s t a ff , irrespective of their cadre, to take advantage of the workshops to enhance the discharge of their responsibilities in accordance with global standards. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented at the opening ceremony of the two-day training workshop by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N.Y.S. Ijaiya, expressed his strong belief that staff members need to be continuously updated and upgraded and that is why any request that comes to his table about training always receives his express approval. “It is the reason why many academic staff are out of the country now studying to upgrade themselves and you will notice also that the Registrar is also a person that is seriously interested in the training and retraining of the staff”, she said. Prof. Ijaiya, who harped on the importance of record keeping as the backbone of any organisation,

charged the participants to view the training as a means of improving their skills for productivity. In his remarks, the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, who appreciated the support of Prof. Ambali towards the success of the training programme, explained that staff training and retraining was one of the cardinal programmes of the Prof. Ambali's administration since assuming office. While enjoining the Higher Executive Officers and Clerical Officers to take their work seriously and put to use all they have learnt during the training, Mr. Obafemi noted that technologists and secretaries within the University had also taken advantage of similar training to improve their productivity. “If you pay attention, I will know. It is not just that you are certificated without evaluation… I assure you that from today after this training, the secretaries will have no business with filing except you want to render yourselves redundant and out of job”, he declared. Mr. Obafemi who commended CREDIT and the resource persons for their commitment towards the success of the training workshop, maintained that no knowledge is lost. He urged the participants to take advantage of the training in order to enhance their productivity. Earlier in his opening remarks, the Director, CREDIT, Prof. Biodun S. Alabi, stated that the theme of the workshop was appropriate

given the important role of the Registry in the administration of the University. Prof. Alabi said, “The Registry must be manned by personnel who have appropriate skills and expertise in the filing system of documents of the University. It is in recognition of this that this workshop is organised for these cadres of Registry staff, who are directly saddled with filing duties.” “While I am not unmindful of the fact that some of the participants at the workshop have been around for some time and are conversant with the demands of their job, I am equally aware that there are new comers, as such, the need to acquaint the old with the best filing practices that can enhance their performance and provide the new with the relevant skills to be able to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently cannot be overemphasised”, Prof. Alabi maintained. The training workshop was facilitated by resource persons drawn from both within the University and the Kwara State Staff Development Centre. They included Alhaji Jimoh Folahanmi Ibrahim, Mr. S. B. Afariogun, Mr. J.O. Ajide, and Mr. Vincent Jubril. Also in attendance at the training workshop was the Deputy Vice-Chancelllor (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. AbdulKareem, and the Research Manager of CREDIT, Prof. Yahya Imam.

Abimbola delivers Kwara STAN Lecture

Professor of Science Education at the University of Ilorin, I. O. Abimbola, will nd deliver a Keynote address at the 2 State Conference of the Science Teachers' Association of Nigeria (STAN), Kwara State Branch, holding this Thursday (May 5, 2016) and Friday (May 6, 2016). The main theme of the Conference, which holds

at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, by 10.00 a.m, is “The Role of ICT in STM Education”. The SubThemes include “Trends in the Use of ICT in STM Education”; “Need for Teachers to Acquire ICT Skills”; and “ICT Designs in STM Education”. Members of the University Community and the general public are cordially invited.

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Ambali bags Rotary Award for exemplary leadership By Tajudeen Babamale

he Rotary Club of Ilorin, District 9125 has honoured the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), with an award for exemplary leadership and sterling contribution to the development of the nation's education sector. Twenty-two other eminent personalities, including the first Professor of Geology in Africa, Aremo Mosobalaje Oyawoye; the Special Adviser (Media and Public Affairs) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Turaki Hassan; Mr. Kehinde Eleja (SAN) Dr. Mike Omotosho, also bagged various awards of recognition. The award, given out on the occasion of the World Rotary Day Celebration at the Kwara State Government Banquet Hall, Ilorin, was received on behalf of the ViceChancellor by the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun. Describing the recognition as a call on him to do more, the Vice-

Chancellor pointed out that the University of Ilorin is currently the most patronised University in Nigeria not just because he was determined to achieve this but because there are dedicated staff and students, who share the same philosophy with him. Prof. Ambali then dedicated the award to the members of his management team, other staff members and students of the University of Ilorin who, he noted, have contributed immensely to making the institution great. The Vice-Chancellor urged Rotary Club not to relent in its philanthropic programmes. He also urged well-meaning individuals and organisations to help the Club in achieving its target. Meanwhile, some new members were inducted into the club. Among them is the immediate past Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Dr. R. Babatunde. Commenting after his

induction into the humanitarian club, Dr. Folohunsho congratulated the Rotary Club of Ilorin for championing the welfare of humanity. He also pledged his 100 percent support to the club in ensuring that the common man on the street feels the impact of the organisation. Earlier in his keynote address, the Guest Speaker and member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. (Rotarian) Bosun Oladele, said that the object of Rotary is "to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise." Hon. Oladele listed four areas by which the ideal of service is fostered. These, according to him, are the development of acquaintance as the opportunity for service; the promotion of high ethical standards in business and professions through service in one's personal, business and community life; and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace.

Unilorin students shine at Mathematics contest By Hamidu Mallum

tudents of the Department of Mathematics, University of Ilorin, have once again made th the institution proud at the 8 edition of the National Mathematics Competition for University Students (NAMCUS 2016), held recently at the National Mathematical Centre, Abuja. The University team emerged the first runner up (overall 2nd best institution) out of about 30 institutions that participated in the competition. The team members also won one gold and three silver medals

based on their individual performances. In an interview with Unilorin Bulletin, a member of the Unilorin Team, Raheem Ridwan Lekan, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The competition is indeed an eye opener, it has really exposed us to many aspects of Pure Mathematics, and we are happy and thankful to Almighty God that we didn't let the University down at the end of the dayâ&#x20AC;? The University team has always been among winners in the previous editions of the keenly contested competition, emerging the overall best and first runner up in the

2014 and 2015 editions respectively. Other participating institutions in this year's competition included the Federal University of Technology, Akure (overall best institution), the University of Uyo (2nd runner up), Bayero University, Kano (3rd runner up), the University of Lagos and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Osun State University, Osogbo. The University contingent, led by Dr. K. Rauf, included Raheem Ridwan Lekan, Ogunkunle Oluwasegun Abiodun, Adeyemi Adeoye Damilare and Ayoola Faith Mobolaji.

Prof. Joseph's son weds married to his heart-throb, The son of Prof. and Dr. (Mrs.) Monsurat Abiola Sanusi.

Kolade Joseph, the Director of the A Students Industrial Works Experience available Scheme (SIWES), University of indicated Ilorin, Mr. Ayodeji Kolade Joseph, ceremony will this Saturday (May 7, 2016) be

Miss University Hall, Ibadan, by 9.00a.m. Reception follows immediately at the wedding notice made same venue. to Unilorin Bulletin Members of the University that the engagement community and the general public are will take place at Lead cordially invited.

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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 22nd April to 28th April , 2016 RECEIPTS Academic Gown Others Order of Proceeding Fitness Scroll Student I.D. Card T/Shirt Admin Alumni Clinical Registration Muffler Change of Course Form Verification of Result Transcript Unilorin Property Management Board Late Screening Boarded Property Tender fees Contractor Registration Total Receipts for the period PAYMENTS: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Offio Electro Telecom Nig Ltd Supply of Office Equipment to Faculty Desk Officer Independent Services Nig Ltd Construction of Unilorin Laision Office Abuja M/W Global Services Ltd Supply of Lecturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Table and Chairs Lot B Diamond Royal Unique Links Ltd Rehabilitation of Science Lecture Theatre Hall Cert 05 Fasman Nig Enterprises Laying of Cables at Unilorin Auditorium Fasman Nig Enterprises Clearing of Surrounding of Overhead ElectricPoles from Unilorin Primary School Sumram Concept Nig Ltd Contraction of Multiple Table at Surgery Building Unilorin Veterinary Teaching Hospital Fasman Nig Enterprises Clearing of Surrounding of Transformers OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of Petrol to Bursary Dept Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of Fuel for Internal Security use Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of 2,500 Litres of Diesel VC Lodge Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of Fuel to Works Dept Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of Fuel to Comsit Vehicle Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of Fuel for Internal Security use Unilorin Petrol Management Board Supply of Fuel to Works Dept TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

AMOUNT 5,500.00 38,000.00 10,300.00 20,000.00 7,800.00 9,000.00 1,750.00 1,000.00 2,500.00 6,000.00 900.00 975,000.00 500.00 80,500.00 10,000.00 18,000.00 10,000.00 120,000.00 3,000.00 ? 1,319,750.00

257,700.00 33,867,558.44 23,329,702.50 1,398,759.07 15,870.00 51,571.42 1,033,064.81 57,500.00 3,254,140.00 5,428,811.55 81,011.00 500,000.00 687,500.00 97,519.00 54,000.00 500,000.00 94,859.00 10,500.00 ? 70,720,066.79

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New Appointments Name Prof. O. T. Mustapha

Department Plant Biology

Dr. BABALOLA, Kunle Oladeji Mr. OYEDELE, S. O.

Mathematics Public Administration

11-15 Sept 2016

Appointment Chairman, Date Palm Plantation Management Committee Deputy Director of CREDIT

Effective Date With immediate effect

Deputy Director of CREDIT

With immediate effect

Renewal of Appointment Name Prof. R. A. Bello

Department Economics

Appointment Chairman, Unilorin Petrol Station Management Board

Effective Date With effect from 15th January, 2016

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GOOD GRAMMAR Don’t say/write: Say/write: Don’t say/write: Say/write:

I want to barb my hair. I want to have a haircut. Her comments only added petrol to the fire. Her comments only added fuel to the flames.

& The Eyes

When it comes to healthy living, even little things count. Like eye health. Make sure you rest them well. They'll serve you a long time. The 20/20/20 Exercise for the eyes, for those who spend long hours looking at the computer screen: 1. After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer, turn your head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. This changes the focal length of your eyes, a 'must-do' for the tired eyes. 2. Try and blink your eyes 20 times in succession, to moisten them. 3. Time permitting of course, walk 20 paces after every 20 minutes of sitting in one particular posture. This helps blood circulation for the entire body.

LAUGH LINES

Police: Where do you live?. Small boy: With my parents. Police: Where do your parents live? Small boy: With me. Police: And where do you live? Small boy: Together .Police: Where is your Home? Small boy: Beside my neighbours' house. Police: Where is your neighbour's house? Small boy: If I tell you, you will not believe me. Police: Tell us? Small boy: Next to my house ……

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Ø While speaking at the send forth ceremony organised in his honour by the Student Affairs Unit of the University of Ilorin, the immediate past Dean of Student Affairst, Prof. O. A. Omotesho, has noted that maintaining peace on campuses is a call to national duty. (“UNILORIN's campus is peaceful for studentsDon”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, p.21) Ø As part of its social responsibilities to the host community, the Institute of Education (IOE), University of Ilorin,has concluded plans to provide free adult education programme and counseling services to the host community. (“UNILORIN to provide free adult education for host community”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, p.22) Ø In an exploratory article, Kemi Lanre Aremu, has featured the immediate past Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, the Dein of Agbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Benjamin Ikenchuku (Keagborekuzi I). (“Royal fashion”, The Punch, Sunday, April 24, 2016, p.27) Ø While on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, the Director, Research at the National Identity Management Commission, Engr. Emmanuel Ogungbe, has expressed the readiness of his organisation to collaborate with the institution in the area of data capture software development. (“NIMC Collaborate with Unilorin on Data capture management”, Leadership, Sunday, April 24, 2016, p.53; “NIMC partners Unilorin, FedpOffa on data-capture software development”, The Herald, Monday, April 25, 2016, p.17; See also, “Varsity collaborates with NIMC on data capture software development”, Nigerian Pilot , Wednesday, April 20, 2016, p.22;“NIMC to partner Unilorin on data-capture software development”, SevenDays Newspaper, Thursday, April 28, 2016, p.7) Ø In a feature article, the Regional Editor of a national newspaper, Mr. Abdullahi Public Olesin, has reflected on the peaceful atmosphere and uninterrupted 16 years academic calendar at the University of Ilorin. (“UNILORIN: A Needless ASUU crises”, Leadership, Sunday, April 24, 2016, p.54) Ø The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union ofUniversities (ASUU), University of Ilorin Branch, Dr. Usman Raheem, has told newsmen that the purported election of a factional executive committee for the Union would not stand. (“More confusion trails UNILORIN ASUU

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factional election”, National Pilot, Monday, April 25, 2016, pp.1-2; See also, “Unilorin ASUU cautions over foisted leaders”, Vanguard, Monday, April 25, 2016, p.43; “Unilorin ASUU cautioned against imposition of candidate”, Blueprint, Monday, April 25, 2016, p.9; “Don't impose leaders on us”, The Punch, Tuesday, April 26, 2016,p.36; “Embrace transparent process to accommodate Unilorin ASUU members into national body”, Nigerian Tribune, Wednesday, April 27, April 27, 2016, p.34) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that his institution would only accommodate divergent views that would not undermine its academic stability. (“Unilorin VC pledges uninterrupted academic calendar”, The Guardian, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, p.4) Ø The President of the National Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr. Adegboyega Faponle, has disclosed that his chapter would adhere to any decision and directives from its national headquarters. (“UITH NARD to join nationwide strike”, National Pilot, Monday, April 25, 2016, p.18) Ø While delivering lecture at the Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IMAN TRUST interest free corporative society, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr. Abdulmajeed Abdulrasaq Alaro of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, has described non-Interest trading as a tool of fighting corruption. (“Non-Interest trade, tool for fighting corruptionAlaro”, The Herald, Monday, April 25, 2016, p.20) Ø The leadership of the Student Union of the University of Ilorin, was mentioned among the seven student leaders that urged the FederalFederal Government to collaborate with their institutions to boost agricultural production in the country. (“Students seek partnership with Fed Govt on agriculture”, The Nation, Tuesday, April 26, Notice 2016, p.43) Ø In his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on Kaduna State Governor, Nasir ElRufai's recent post on facebook and that of Raza's comedy, while saying that no one is a monopoly of wisdom and it is not in all instances that we are right. (''EL-Rufai's post, Reza's comedy”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, p.36) Ø While responding to questions on the recent plot

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by some external members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to invade the University of Ilorin and install new officers for the institution's chapter of the union, the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has noted that his institution has in the past 16 years enjoyed peace and stable academic calendar, while saying that Nigerians would resist any move to challenge the peace which the University has been enjoying. (“UNIOLRIN will resist moves to disrupt its 16 years of peace, says VC”, Thisday, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, p.36; See also, “ASUU crisis: Unilorin VC cautions against imposition of minority”, Peoples Daily online, Tuesday, April 26, 2016; “Unilorin ASUU crisis: VC sues for peace”, SevenDays Newspaper, Thursday, April 28, 2016, p12)) Ø The University of Ilorin has emerged as the overall second best institution at the recently th concluded 8 edition of the National Mathematics Competition for University Students (NAMCUS 2016) held at the National Mathematics Centre Abuja. (“FUTA, UNILORIN, BUK win Maths contest”, Daily Trust, Thursday, April 28, 2016, p.32) Ø A photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali and other dignitaries at the fidau prayers of late Alhaji Sheu Tijani Mohammed Lawal held at Ode Alfa-Nda, Ilorin, has been published. (National Pilot, Thursday, April 28, 2016, p.8) Ø A photograph of the Dean, Postgraduate School of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Lanre Badmus

and other dignitaries during the three years remembrance prayer of Late Alhaja Baliqees Adebimpe, has been published. (National Pilot, Thursday, April 28, 2016, p.20) Ø A photograph of the Dean, Postgraduate School of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Lanre Badmus and other dignitaries during the award ceremony and honour organised by the alumni of the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, has been published. (National Pilot, Thursday, April 28, 2016, p.21) Ø The Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has disclosed that about one million children in the country have heart problem. (“Unilorin hospital performs heart surgeries on three kids”, The Nation, Friday, 29, 2016, p.43) Ø While speaking at the 32nd Professional Initiation and Admission ceremony of the 2016 Bach 'B' medical graduands of the University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has urged the graduands to live up to the expectation of the society. (“Be agents of support, not discomfort-MDCN charges new medics”, The Herald, Friday, April 29, 2016, p.4) Ø The 3rd National Conference of the Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, has been scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the University auditorium. (“Unilorin Centre for Ilorin Studies holds National Conference”, The Herald, Friday, April 29, 2016, p.15)

Seminar on women in agric holds May 4

he Ag. Head of the Department of Agronomy, Dr. (Mrs.)Oluyemisi Fawole, will this Wednesday (May 4, 2016) present a seminar titled “Advancing Women in Agriculture: Roles of Education and Research” at the Faculty of

Agriculture Lecture Theatre. Fellow. The African Women in Members of the University A g r i c u l t u r a l R e s e a r c h a n d Community and the general public Development (AWARD) Role are cordially invited. Modeling Event will kick off at 11.00a.m prompt. Dr. (Mrs.) Fawole is a 2015 AWARD

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Name ALABI, Olatayo Olusegun

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Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

Title “Assessment of Some Simultaneous Equation Estimation Techniques Under Normally and Uniformly Correlated Exogenous Variables”. “Economic Potentials of Liquid Fertilizer Usage in Dry Season Vegetable Production in Kwara and Niger States, Nigeria”. “Analysis of Social Capital and Fertilizer Usage in Small -Scale Crop Production in Kogi State, Nigeria” “Agricultural Commercialization, Input Use and Non -farm Employment among Maize Farming Households in Kaduna and Kano States, Nigeria”.

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by Kunle Akogun

Against revisionism!

hen I wrote “Unilorin and the antics of enemies of success” (Town & Gown, February 20, 2016 Bulletin), some people thought that I was merely shouting wolf. But the abortive plot, penultimate Wednesday (April 20, 2016), by some people, bent on plunging the University into chaos, was a practical manifestation of the extent to which the agents of revisionism - those who are not happy at the wellacknowledged progress and giant strides being recorded daily by the University of Ilorin - could go. In every material particular (apology to the legal minds), the mission of the invaders that day was clear: to precipitate a crisis of unimaginable dimension in a campus of undiluted harmony! And their tactics was unmistakably the commando style of invasion of a virgin land by a rampaging mercenary army of occupation! But their plot fell flat on its face, as, contrary to their expectation, the University security personnel, ever so civil, allowed them to hold their so-called congress without any harassment even though the invaders had earlier harassed a lecturer and his students out of the Amphitheatre venue of the sham congress. They did all they could to provoke the University authorities with unguarded name-calling, yet the congress of 32, among whom were only about 11 Unilorin lecturers, held without any ugly incident. And to complete the charade, the motley congress came up with a hurriedly assembled seven-man committee, unconscionably dubbed “the new authentic executive to run the Unilorin Branch of ASUU”. Not only is this laughable, it is also unheard of in democratic ethos for an 11-member faction of a trade union to claim superiority over the other group that is made up of nearly 2000 members! I am not a politician, but I am well versed in the well-worn attribute of democratic politics, which is "government of the majority by the majority for the majority" or simply, "government of the people by the people for the people". Also, I am not a member of ASUU, but I know that it is an association of university lecturers by university lecturers and for university lecturers. And like all democratic associations, ASUU is guided by a set of democratic rules. And on this premise, it is safe to assume that the Union thrives on the rule of the majority by the majority for the majority. It is on the basis of this democratic grund norm that the charade of April 20, 2016 should confound even a rookie in trade unionism. But like the democratically elected Chairman of the Unilorin ASUU, Dr. Usman Raheem, said, the plotters were not members of the University of Ilorin academic community. According to Dr. Raheem, who was popularly elected in a properly conveyed congress of the 1,538 member-strong Unilorin ASUU on February 26, 2016, the people who claimed to have elected a new ASUU

executives were “from other campuses around the Southwest, who wanted to impose on us, in a commando style, an executive of an 11-member congress over and above the congregation of 1, 538 lecturers of this University”(Emphasis mine, please!) Well, let me leave union matter to the unionists to resolve among themselves. The sole concern of Town & Gown is the need for all members of the Unilorin community to continue to jealously guard the institution's hard-earned better-by-far status. Like the Vice-Chancellor said at a press briefing recently, “it is on record that the only university in Nigeria that has enjoyed a stable academic calendar is the University of Ilorin and we will (must) not allow anything to threaten that stability”. In other words, we should resist all agents of revisionism whose game plan is to take Unilorin back to the proverbial Egypt! Good to know that parents and other stakeholders are on the same page with the University management, staff and students in this resolve to say NO to these enemies of success. Dear readers, please permit me to reproduce some posts, on my facebook wall, by some concerned parents and others who were alarmed at the incident of April 20, 2016: Olusegun Olarewaju Adebayo I have said it before and will repeat myself, the stakeholders will resist any attempt to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere at the University of Ilorin. We stand by the authority of the University. Unilorin is a great brand in Nigeria. We are proud of the university. Muyiwa Akintunde I write as a concerned parent and urge ASUU to allow the academic peace UNILORIN has enjoyed over the years to endure. As The Guardian reporter in Kwara State in the late 80s and early '90s, I am familiar with the UNILORIN 49 issues. But the leadership of the institution has succeeded in working together with all stakeholders to exorcise the ghost of academic instability. I will love that to continue for the sake of our children. Due to the protracted academic disruption at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, my son almost missed graduating and participating in National Youth Service Corps with his sisters who gained admission into UNILORIN over a year after he had been an undergraduate at OAU. It will be a sad day if academic instability is allowed to return to UNILORIN. Supo Atobatele Unilorin must maintain the peaceful environment and shut its doors against external aggressors. Need I say more? I will just add the illuminating words of Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, the workaholic Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS) He wrote on my facebook wall, “Unilorin will continue to celebrate while they (the revisionists) will continue to agitate. We plan and organise; they shout and agonise”. Ntoor!

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