Unilorin Bulletin 2nd November, 2015 by aliyu yusuf

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Unilorin, Alabama varsity move to strengthen collaboration By Fatima Abubakre, Margaret Innocent and Akolade Emmanuel

n a bid to match words with action, a delegation from the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (A & M University) Huntsville, Alabama, USA, last Monday (October 26, 2015) held an interactive session with members of staff of the University Ilorin as a way of strengthening the already established Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. The interactive session, which took place at the University Auditorium, was under the

CROWN AND GOWN: L-R: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali; the Chancellor of the University, HRH Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman; and the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, during the just concluded 40thAnniversary/31st Convocation ceremonies of the University

auspices of the Centre for International Education (CIE) of the University of Ilorin. The delegation from A & M University comprised Prof. Chance Glenn, Prof. Michael Ayokanmbi,

Prof. Jacob Oluwoye, Prof. Stephen Babalola and Mr Babatunde Obembe. While noting that the mission of the University of Ilorin was similar to that of A & M University, Prof. Glenn stated that his institution was ready to partner the University of

Ilorin by translating the MoU on paper into action. He pointed out that this would result in substantial benefits for both institutions especially in the areas of climatic change and cyber security. Contd. on page 3)

Ajayi-Soyinka canvasses use of dance to advance democracy By Olusegun Mokuolu

Prof. Ajayi-Soyinka presenting her keynote address at the Conference EDITORIAL BOARD

Professor of Theatre and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, Prof. Omofolabo AjayiSoyinka, has advocated the use of dance for the promotion of democratic values towards attaining the needed change in Nigeria. Prof. Ajayi-Soyinka made this submission last Thursday (October 29, 2015) in her keynote address at the 3rd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Association of Dance Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ADSPON) held at the University of Ilorin. (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 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N.Y.S. Ijaiya (left), presenting the Merit Award plaque to Mr. Raphael Olusola Aina of the University Health Services, during the 2015 Merit Award ceremony recently

L-R: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; and the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Isaac Ogunbiyi, listening to the President of the Association of Dance Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ADSPON), Prof. Chris Ugolo, during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor last Thursday Mr. Toyin Bamigboye of the Academic Support Services Unit (right) receiving his Merit Award plaque from the University Librarian, Dr. Josheph Omoniyi Mr. Tunde Agboola of the ViceChancellorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office receiving his Merit Award plaque from the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi

L-R: Mr. Tolu Irewale, Mrs. Balkis Bolakale and Mr. Rotimi Adewoyin, all members of the 1998 set of the Department of Biochemistry that donated some laboratory equipment to the Department recently

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Officials and members of the Association of Dance Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ADSPON) with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, and top officials of the University after the opening ceremony of the 3rd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Association held at the University of Ilorin last Thursday

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‘Alabama varsity, Unilorin pact ’ll yield positive results’ Prof. Glenn submitted that if the programme was properly implemented, the linkage between the two universities would be strengthened. Earlier in his remarks, the Director of CIE, Prof. Mohammed Olarenwaju Ibrahim, urged members of staff of the University of Ilorin to take advantage of the interactive session as it was focused on research development. He added that A & M University “is ready to put the MoU into action so that both of us can benefit from what we are doing”. Among those present at the occasion were the Provost, College of Health Sciences, Prof. W. B. R. Johnson; the Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. B. L Yusuf; the Director, Academic Planning, Prof. S. A Kuranga, the Dean of the Faculties of Education, Engineering, and Physical Sciences, the Director, COMSIT, Prof. Ahmed, academic staff as well as nonacademic staff members, among others. Later at a dinner in honour of the A & M University delegates, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), re-assured the team that the existing MoU between the two institutions would yield positive results. Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaya, noted that a relationship of this nature would further contribute to the development of the University of Ilorin. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor said, “We are working together, so that both our Universities can benefit from the MoU we signed earlier in the year. And we are hoping to go into areas of research that are of benefit to both our communities, especially in the science area.'' In his remarks, the head of the A & M University team, Dr. Glenn noted that the agreement would be beneficial to the immediate community, Nigeria and the United States. He said, “Now we have an opportunity to really connect by working together. That will help our people,

we will help our people here and we will help our people back home in the United States. And that is powerful, and that to me is the greatest impact of this trip.” In his vote of thanks, Prof. Stephen Babalola of the College of Engineering, A and M University of Alabama, expressed gratitude to the management of the University of Ilorin for their cooperation since attempts to sign the pact commenced. Prof. Babalola, who is an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, applauded the management for its remarkable feat in the area of structural and intellectual development of the institution. He said, “I want to say thank you for surpassing our expectations in all aspects. From the development and advancement that has happened in the University of Ilorin, to the tremendous transformation that made me find it difficult to find my way within the University, even after I spent four years plus in the University due to the transformation.” In his own remarks, the Ag. Director of the Unilorin Advancement Centre, Dr. Jeleel Ojuade, also expressed the hope that the collaboration between the two institutions would create developmental milestones. Dr. Ojuade said, “This team is led by their Dean, Faculty of Engineering, who hosted us while we were at Alabama with the Vice-Chancellor. So, their visit is like a return trip to the University of Ilorin, to have meetings with Faculties, Centres and Units, to further the collaboration and create a pathway for the partnership.” Among those who attended the dinner were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Director, Centre For International Education (CIE), Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim; the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Sulyman Kuranga; the representative of the Registrar of the University, Mr. A. Sayuti, and the representative of the Bursar, Mr. Dele Abiodun.

Sani's daughter weds

he Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences, Prof. A. Sani, has announced the arrangements for the wedding Fatiha of his daughter, Halimat Oziohu

Sani.

According to a statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin, the wedding will come up at Sadiku Arivi Mosque, near Federal College of Education (FCE), Okene, Kogi State, on Saturday, November 14, 2015, by 10am. Reception follows immediately at the FCE premises. The statement added that travel arrangements

have also been put in place for invited guests as follows: Take-off Day 1: Friday (November 13) at 12.00 noon, Take-off Day 2: Saturday (November 14) at 6.00am Take off Points: Senior Staff Quarters' Mosque, Permanent Site; University Bus Terminus, Tanke; Olak Filling Station, opposite “A” Division. Return Schedule: Take-off time is Saturday (Nov. 14, 2015 at 3pm Transport Fare (to & fro) is N1, 500 only.

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‘Why Nigerians were named happiest people on earth’ (Contd. from front page) Addressing participants at the Conference, themed “Dance and Change in Democratic Nigeria Society”, the don said that “dance could be used to celebrate social culture, raise democratic awareness and break down racial barriers”. She disclosed that the team spirit in dancing is the same kind of team spirit that is needed to promote democracy, adding that the team spirit and skills are embedded in our traditional dances. Prof. Ajayi-Soyinka frowned at the situation whereby dance is used merely for entertainment and advised that dance must have meaning and message that promote the change we seek in the country. She said, “Dance in Nigeria is merely about entertainment, but entertainment should not be a mere show”, adding that “the creativity, skill and team spirit should be appreciated and promoted”. According to the Theatre Arts scholar, “Dance exists in space just as democracy exists in space,” stressing that “the democratic space must be well utilised through constructive engagement”. The Keynote Speaker noted that Nigerians have groaned long enough under dictatorship and corrupt rule, pointing out that dance is an art of the people, by the people and for the people that could bring relief to the nation. She stated that the existence of dance in different forms in the country today is a huge milestone, admitting that the dance practitioners are taking their place while the nation is giving due recognition to dance. Prof. Ajayi-Soyinka, who was also a guest at the just concluded 31st Convocation and 40th Anniversary of the University, said that gone were the days when dance professionals in the country were treated with contempt. She added that individuals' rights must be respected if democracy would grow while advocating

the use of social media, just like it was done during the Arab Spring, to call elected officials to order. “There are several things distracting the elected officials in the country, the dance group should remind them through dance what they were elected to do”, she said. In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), thanked the association for choosing the University of Ilorin as the Conference venue. Prof. Ambali, who spoke through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, congratulated members of ADSPON on the establishment of the Association, adding that dance was one of the reasons that made Nigerians to be named the happiest people on earth. The Vice-Chancellor said, “In spite of our challenges, we have not forgotten how to dance. We appreciate dance as a people and our Performing Arts students will be better off by the conference”. In his own address, the National President of ADSPON, Prof. Chris Ugolo, said that the Association was a child of circumstance that came into being because it has to be. Prof. Ugolo explained that the decision to float the Association came up at a conference in Calabar in 2012, “where the need for dance scholars became apparent”. The President submitted that the University of Ilorin is very strategic for dance scholars because of its rich curriculum. Prof. Ugolo said that dance recognises and registers chance, noting that the association hopes to collaborate with culture institutions in the country to promote dance scholarship. He disclosed that the second edition of the association's journal would be presented during the Conference.

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Unilorin ASUU to raise fund for IDPs By Mustafa Abubakar

embers of the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have pledged to donate one per cent of their November 2015 salaries to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North eastern part of the country, as part of the Union's humanitarian assistance. The Union's Chairman, Dr. A. A. Adeoye, disclosed this last Tuesday (October 27, 2015) in a chat with Unilorin Bulletin after the Union's Congress held at the Basement of the University Auditorium. Dr. Adeoye , who recalled that in 2011, the Union members had donated one per cent of their salaries to the victims of Haiti earthquake, said, “Unilorin ASUU members are merciful set of people who felt that their impact should be felt not only in the academic settings but also by those in need.” The Chairman further disclosed that the Union had recently completed the 14-Lock up shops with major facilities for the use of business-minded people in the community. He expressed his happiness over the 2014 professorial appointments and the just concluded 2015 promotion exercise, which he said was a good initiative in the right direction. He then urged the University management to continue to make members of the community to feel the better by far status. At the Congress, which drew many members of the union including founding members, a special interactive forum was held for newly employed lecturers where issues of interest to the academics and their impact on the University were discussed. Addressing members during the special interactive forum, the Chairman, in his speech, entitled “You cannot Walk alone in the Lecturing Profession”, charged the newly employed members of ASUU to see themselves as intellectual assets, a brand that must be positively creative, innovative and relentlessly proactive and to manage their time very well. Dr. Adeoye said, “As a newly recruited member of ASUU, please note that you are an intellectual asset. Therefore, manage your time very well, and move beyond the zero sum game of the nostalgia of nobody but of zero to hero. Although you are a proto-world in gestation, try to discover your new world in a galaxy. Certainly, the profession of lecturing is a noble one. You must, however, cross the border of uncertainty, halfeducation and ego tripping, to a new world in which you will return with new understanding. Note also that everybody will lick your hand of success, and like an abandoned leper, they will run away from your hand of failure. To succeed, rise and break through the limitations of your experience and essence to redefine your

humanity”. The ASUU Chairman further admonished the new lecturers, “Let service and hard-work rule your world as you ultimately re-brand yourself. Be intellectually current and don't suffer from the poverty of the mind. Avoid dancing in a circle so as not to be caught in an unethical act of plagiarism. A few “self-appointed jurists” across the Faculties will provoke you deliberately, and the “small talk” that you are not their anointed candidate should not derail you. At a point in life, someone must be somebody's candidate. Since you are qualified for the position that you are currently occupying, do your work fearlessly.” He also warned them to be humble so as not to make enemies for themselves in the hierarchical lecturing profession, urging them to locate their selling points and be informed that there is a process that will lead to greatness. Dr. Adeoye disclosed further that at the University of Ilorin, the Union is moving on to sustain the system by breaking the barriers placed on the road. He, therefore, appealed to the supposedly aggrieved to kindly join the moving train by helping Unilorin, the pride of the Nigerian nation and the Union, the gatekeeper of that pride, to grow. Earlier in her address, the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. (Mrs.) N.Y.S. Ijiaya, who represented the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), lauded the Union on its quest to maintain the University's “better by far” status. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor said that the institution became the most subscribed University in Nigeria as a result of the commitment of the academic staff of the institution that are always on positive actions, which have resulted in making the University the best in the country. Prof.(Mrs.) Ijaiya charged the Union never to relent in its struggles to maintain the stability for which the University of Ilorin is known. The interactive section was attended by both old and new members of ASUU and presentations were made by various academics, among whom were the University Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi; the Director, Institute of Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. A.Y. Abdulkareem; the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. O. A. Omotesho; the immediate past Chairman of ASUU and former Dean of Law, University of Ilorin , Prof. Wahab Egbewole, and the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Albert Olayemi, among others.

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15 Unilorin staff get 2015 Merit Awards By Fatima Abubakre

he University of Ilorin has honoured 14 outstanding members of staff, a retired Professor and an undergraduate with Merit Awards in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the progress and development of the institution during the 2014/2015 session. The Award ceremony, which took place penultimate Friday (October 23, 2015) at the University Multipurpose Hall, was the eighth edition and it was part st of the activities of the University's 40 Anniversary/31 Convocation ceremonies. The awardees were Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun of the Faculty of Agriculture, who retired from the service of the University in December 2014; Mr. Emmanuel Olusegun Anifowoshe of Works Department; Mr Segun Olatunde Agboola of the Vice-Chancellor's Office; Mr Issa Atere Omomeji of the Student Affairs Unit; Mr. Toyin Bamigboye, Academic Support Services; Mrs. Mary Bosede Olayemi, Registry; Mr. Anthony Adewumi Lawani, Crop Protection Unit and Mr. Femi Popoola, Admissions Office. Others are: Mr. Ben Egwu, Directorate of Human

Resources; Mr. Abraham Adeniyi Dairo, Registrar's Office; Mrs. Janet Abiola Sanni, Bursary; Mr. Umar Nuhu, Security; Mr. Raphael Olusola Aina, University Health Services and Mr. Raji Ibrahim Adebayo, Works Department. Mr. Krobakpo Clement, of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education was honoured with the Sportsman of the Year award while an undergraduate in the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, Miss Otaru Mariam, was also honoured with Sportswoman of the Year award. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, represented by the Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof. Alfred Adegoke, restated his commitment to the welfare of members of staff, expressing appreciation to them for their commitment and dedication towards the development of the institution. A major highlight of the event was the presentation of gifts and certificates to the awardees in the presence of their family members.

Alumni donate equipment to Biochemistry Dept By Mubarak Oladosu

embers of the 1998 set of the Department of Biochemistry have donated a set of Digital Wa t e r B a t h a n d a s e t o f U V- V I S Spectrophometer to the University of Ilorin. Making the donation last Tuesday, (October27, 2015) during a get-together held at the Faculty of Life Sciences Board Room, the Chairman of the set, known as the Baroque Biomolecule Group, Mr Tolu Irewale, expressed the gratitude of members of the group to the University for the education they received at the Department. Mr. Irewale said that he was proud to have graduated from the University of Ilorin even though he had the intention of staying in Unilorin for just one year and proceed to one of the first generation universities then. He noted that old students who come back to their alma mater do not return on account of the formal academic relationship alone, but on account of the kindness with which their lecturers related with them when they were in school. Mr. Irewale, who is now an executive with Chevron, recalled that he was supervised by a doyen of Biochemistry, Prof. H.O.B. Oloyede, while Prof. A.T. Oladiji was his level adviser in his undergraduate days. In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences, Prof. A. Sani, described Biochemistry as the foundation of life. He commended the Professors of Biochemistry at the University for the kind of relationship they had with their old students. In his own remarks, Prof. Oloyede advised young

staff in the Department to be friendly but firm and disciplined in their interaction with students so that the students would be a source of joy to them in the future. He noted that the alumni would have deleted the Department and the University from their memory if they had had a harrowing experience when they were students. In her own remark, the Director of the Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT), Prof A.T. Oladiji, appreciated the Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Dr. R.O. Arise for bearing a collective burden that all alumni of the Department should bear. While giving her vote of thanks, Prof (Mrs.) A. Balogun noted that the Department is a toast of the University because it is one big family, which keeps producing Deans, Directors and Vice-Chancellors. The Chairman of the University of Ilorin Branch of the Unilorin Alumni Association, Prof. B. L. Adeleke, commended the Department of Biochemistry for distinguishing itself as more student friendly than many other Departments. The Director of the University of Ilorin Advancement Centre, Dr. Jeleel Ojuade, disclosed that Departments in the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences have brought a lot of development to the University, noting that an alumnus of the Department of Chemistry recently donated N10 million to the University. Other members of the Baroque Biomolecules Group present on the occasion were Mrs. Bilkiss Bolakale-Yusuf and Mr. Rotimi Adewoyin.

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IBB varsity to understudy Unilorin By Olusegun Mokuolu

n its drive towards academic excellence, the management of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, has concluded arrangements to understudy the University of Ilorin in the area of research structure, organisation, management and best practices. The Director of Academic Planning of IBBU, Prof. M. T. Mustapha, made this known last Monday (October 26, 2015), when he and another staff of the University, Dr. M. A. Paiko, visited the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), in his office. Prof. Mustapha said, “We want to be associated with you as we seek closer collaboration with the University. Based on your track record, it is clear that you are our choice University to understudy. We want to move fast, but we do not want to re-invent the wheel since we can leverage on your achievements”. According to the Director, such association with the University of Ilorin would foster more relationship and mentorship, expressing the hope that it would be a long-lasting relationship”. Prof. Mustapha congratulated the University on the just concluded 40th Anniversary and 31st Convocation ceremonies. In his response, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, congratulated Prof. Mustapha, an alumnus of the University, on his appointment as IBBU Director of Academic Planning. Prof. Ambali said, “We appreciate our alumni when they take on responsibilities. It shows that your training here was not in vain”. The Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation for

the determination of IBBU to move forward and its humility to learn from the University of Ilorin, saying, “We already have an existing relationship with you, but we will make it even stronger”. The Vice-Chancellor had earlier received in his office a team from the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (A&M University), Huntsville, Alabama, USA, who attended the just concluded 31st Convocation and 40th Anniversary of the University. The team leader and Dean, College of Engineering, Dr. Chance Glenn, delivered the goodwill message from his Vice-Chancellor, saying that the University places a great value on the partnership with the University of Ilorin. Dr. Glenn said that A&M University is committed to making the partnership work, stressing that members of his team had been amazed by what they saw at Unilorin. He thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the University's hospitality and noted that there is a bright future for the two institutions. Also speaking through the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, the ViceChancellor expressed gratitude for the A&M University team's visit, saying that they added colour to the Convocation. “Your visit is significant as it puts the MoU on a serious drive”, Prof. Ambali told the team from Alabama. He said that he hoped for more collaboration with the University and look forward to a stronger relationship. Members of the team from A&M University included Dr. Jacob Oluwoye, Dr. Fola M. Ayokanbi, Dr. Stephen Babalola and Mr. Babatunde Obembe.

Adeyemi makes case for higher admission quota for varsities By Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale

ne of the pioneer staff members and retired Principal Assistant Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Chief Titus Agboola Adeyemi, has urged the National Universities Commission (NUC), to allow universities in the country to admit as many candidates as they can in order to reduce the burden of admission seekers. Chief Adeyemi made the call penultimate Tuesday (October 20, 2015) while featuring on 'Oro to n lo', a popular Yoruba programme on Unilorin FM 89.3. The retired administrator, who served six former Vice-Chancellors consecutively as Confidential Secretary, observed that the current challenges being faced by thousands of admission seekers yearly can be drastically reduced if the government helps the institutions with adequate funding with which to improve the infrastructural development of the institutions. Chief Adeyemi, however, said that the University of Ilorin was tagged the centre for academic excellent

because of its stable and uninterrupted academic calendar, the visible discipline among its staff members and students, its violence-free status, its zero tolerance for cultism, the transparency of its past and present administrators and many more. Chief Adeyemi, who is also the Atunluse of OkeOdeland, Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara Sate, congratulated the present administration of the University for maintaining the stability of the most subscribed institution in the country. He also acknowledged the past administrators of the University for setting a compact foundation that paved way for successful running by the present administration. While urging staff, students and well-wishers of the University to assist the management in prayers so as to get to the promised land, Chief Adeyemi noted that to be the best means a lot as other institutions would be working day and night to overthrow the leading horse.

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 22ND TO 29TH OCTOBER , 2015 RECEIPTS Academic Transcript Scroll Order of Proceeding Academic Gown T-Shirt Student I.D. Card Over- Payment Clinic Registration Change of Course Form Staff I.D. Card Contractor Registration Undergraduate Acceptance fee Convocation Space Rent Unilorin Property Management Board Convocation Packing Sticker Convocation Payment Total Receipts for the period

AMOUNT 194,850.00 15,050.00 96,500.00 16,500.00 5,700.00 46,000.00 750.00 12,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 41,600,000.00 244,000.00 62,500.00 2,092,000.00 4,205,300.00 ? 48,599,150.00

PAYMENT S: Payment to Contractors/Supplies:

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OTHER PAYMENTS: Various

DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C

Purchase Advances

3,394,620.00

Various

265,000.00

TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

? 3,659,620.00

Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

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Ø In an exclusive interview, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has spoken on the successes and challenges of the institution over the past 40 years. (“UNILORIN at 40: Academic Stability Remains our Selling Point. Says VC”, Thisday, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, p.32; See also, “Varsities must aim at producing great leaders, Newswatch Times Magazine, October 2015, pp.35 -36) Ø A special spotlight on the University of Ilorin has been published (”Unilorin @40: Celebrating four decades of trailblazing”, Newswatch Times Magazine, October 2015, pp. 29 - 34; See also, “UNILORIN @ 40: Giant Strides of the University of Excellence”, The Punch, Thursday, October 22, 2015, pp.46-47; “University of Ilorin @ 40: A Celebration of Excellence”, Daily Trust, Friday, October 23, 2015, pp.01-02) Ø A photograph of the Chancellor of University of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali and an aide of the Emir of st th Katsina, during the 31 convocation and 40 anniversary of the institution, has been published. (“The Herald, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.6; See also, Thisday, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.12) Ø In an advertorial, the Kwara State Government has felicitated with the management, staff and students st of the University of Ilorin on the its 31 th convocation and 40 anniversary. (“Felicitation”, Daily Trust, Special Project, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.03) Ø In an advertorial, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has felicitated with the management, staff and students of the University st th of Ilorin on its 31 convocation and 40 anniversary. (“Felicitation”, Daily Trust, Special Project, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.04) Ø In an advertorial, Hilton Imports Nigeria Limited has felicitated with the management, staff and students of the University of Ilorin on its 31st convocation and 40th anniversary. (“Congratulations”, Daily Trust, Special Project, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.05) Ø In an advertorial, I. N. Venantius Nigeria Limited, felicitates with the management, staff and students of the University of Ilorin on the fourth coming 31st th convocation and 40 anniversary of the institution. th (“Happy 40 Anniversary”, The Nation, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.36) Ø In an advertorial, Seminar Engineering and Supply Company Nigeria Limited, has felicitated with the management, staff and students of the University

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of Ilorin on its 31st convocation and 40th anniversary. th (“Happy 40 Anniversary”, The Nation, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.36) Ø While speaking at the Pre-convocation press briefing of the University of Ilorin, the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, disclosed that 69 graduands have bagged first class honours. (“UNILORIN produces 69 First Class, graduates 6,710”, National Pilot, Thursday, October 22, 2015, pp.2-3) Ø A newspaper columnist, Joke Adeniyi, has described the University of Ilorin as the country's most impressive centre of learning. (“Proud to be 'Better by Far'', National Pilot, Thursday, October 22, 2015, Back page) Ø In an advertorial, Hilton Import Nigeria Limited has felicitated with the management, staff and students of the University of Ilorin on its 31st convocation and 40th anniversary. (“Congratulations on your Landmark Achievements @ 40”, The Guardian, Thursday, October 22, 2015, p.57) Ø In an advertorial, Finlab Nigeria Limited has felicitated with the management, staff and students of the University of Ilorin on its 31st convocation th and 40 anniversary. (“UNILORIN @ 40”, The Punch, Thursday, October 22, 2015, p.48) Ø President Muhammadu Buhari and his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama, are among guests expected to attend the 40th anniversary and 31st convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin. (“40th anniversary underway”, The Nation, Thursday, October 22, 2015, p.29) Ø At a press briefing organised by the University of Ilorin Students’ Union in preparation of the 31st convocation and 40th anniversary of the institution, the President, Mr. Idris Alao, has charged all the students to actively participate in the historical event. (“SUG UNILORIN plans big for varsity's 40th anniversary”, National Mirror, Thursday, October 22, 2015, p.24; See also, “UNILORIN SU holds press conference ahead of varsity's 40 t h anniversary”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, October 22, 2015, p.23; “Unionism is not a platform for destruction”, The Nation, Thursday, October 29, 2015, p.25) Ø A student of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Deji Atoyebi, has emerged the first runner-up in the 2015 edition of the Chartered Institute of Personal Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) annual essay competition.

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October 26, 2015, p.10; “FG to Prioritise Technical Vocational Education”, Thisday, October 25, 2015, p.100; “Right attitude key to Nigeria's transformation-Buhari”, The Punch, Friday 24, 2015, p.6) Ø As part of the activities of the 31st convocation, 40th anniversary celebrations of the University of Ilorin, the national troupe of Nigeria and its Ghanaian counterpart thrilled members of the University community and their guests to impressive performances. (“National Troupe dazzles as University of Ilorin turns 40”, The Nation, Sunday, October 25, 2015, p.49; See also, “IBA ... Homage to ancestors for Unilorin’s convocation outing”, The Guardian, Thursday, October 29, 2015, p. 57) Ø A photograph of the Nigeria national troupe on stage at the 31st convocation/40th anniversary of the University of Ilorin, has been published. (“The Guardian, Sunday, October 25, 2015, p.36) Ø A photograph of the Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir Lawal and the Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, at the 31st convocation/ 40th anniversary of the University of Ilorin, has been published. (The Guardian, Saturday, October 24, 2015, p.3; See also, The Nation, Saturday, October 24, 2015, p.58) Ø A photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, decorating the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, as the new Chancellor of the institution has been published. (“Leadership, Sunday, October 25, 2015, p.53) th Ø The full text of the 40 Anniversary Lecture of the University of Ilorin, delivered by the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has been published. (“We made it this far, and we will make it the rest of the way”, Kwara Arise, Monday, October 26, 2015, pp.8, 9-10) Ø A photograph of the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed and the ViceChancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, receiving the Ghanian President, John Dramani Mahama, at the Ilorin international airport, has been published. (National Mirror, Monday, October 26, 2015, p.5; See also, The Nation, Monday, October 26, 2015, p.6; The Guardian, Monday, October 26,

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27, 2015, p.4) Ø In his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on the address of President Muhammadu Buhari st the delivered at the 31 convocation/40 anniversary of the institution. (''What is academic corruption?”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, p.26) Ø The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has commiserated with the Chancellor of the University of Ilorin who is also the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmuni Kabir Usman, over the death of his Sarkin Dogarai. (“Emir mourns sarkin dogari Katsina”, Leadership, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, p.17) Ø A photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama and Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, after the 31 s t convocation/40th anniversary of the institution, has been published. (The Punch, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, p.6) Ø An ND II student of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Justice Agaga, has won a grand prize of N150, 000, at the Unilorin Marathon race. (“FEDPOFFA student wins UNILORIN'S N150, 000 anniversary prize”, National Pilot, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, p.15) Ø A photograph of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Oladapo Akinkungbe and the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. st AbdulGaniyu Ambali, during the 31 convocation of the institution, has been published. (National Pilot, Monday, October 26, 2015, p.17) Ø A photograph of the Secretary to the Government, of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal; the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, the Ghanian President, John Dramani Mahama and the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mrs. Titilayo Laoye, unveiling a book titled “University of Ilorin at 40: The Soaring Eagle”, has been published. (National Pilot, Monday, October 26, 2015, p.17) Ø Professor Claudius Daramola of the University of Ilorin is among President Muhammadu Buhar’s ministerial nominees. (“Key contenders for education top jop”, The Guardian, Thursday, October 29, 2015, pp.46-47) Ø AbdulGaniyu Shehu of the Union of Campus Journalist, University of Ilorin, has written on the address delivered by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. st th AbdulGaniyu Ambali, at the 31 convocation/40 anniversary of the institution. (“Step beyond ordinariness, UNILORIN VC charges graduates”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, October 29, 2015, p.23)

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Why we needed to celebrate

urning 40 is an opportunity to reflect. On milestone birthdays, people tend to take a long, hard look at their lives so far and look to the future. This is the essence of birthday celebration, particularly when one turns 40. Our Anniversary Lecturer, the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, emphasized this in the introduction of his lecture on Friday23rd October 2013. Justifiably, the questions of why we needed to celebrate our 40 years of existence might have bordered some minds. The ostentatious or quick emotional answer might just be that 40 years of age is not over the hill. It is not even the top of the hill, but, it is, indeed, all uphill. One can justify our celebration by telling the troubled minds that 'If you don't appreciate how remarkable it could be to climb to the zenith of a tall mountain, you could experiment with any sloppy top mountain around'. However, there are even myriads of better, clearer and much more concrete justifications. Over the last 40 years, Unilorin has grown in leaps and bounds. It has flown meteorically to a cruising altitude where it now spurts its perks, winners and heroes all over the land from far off, trailing the blaze for its contemporaries in Nigerian and global university system. It has grown from just a university college to a renowned citadel of learning that provides an enviable and fulsome or glowing reference point to the Nigerian university system. This is the main reason why we needed to celebrate. Unilorin has stridden fast and past its contemporaries. As a matter of fact, it has left its contemporaries far behind in its remarkable innovation, creativity and services to humanity. This is the main reason why we needed to celebrate. The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria recently affirmed that the nation's tertiary institutions are increasingly decadent. The University System Study and Review conducted by the Academy, in conjunction with the National Universities Commission in 2012, identified various infractions embodying the Nigerian university system since the early 90s. Some of these infractions include examination malpractices, manipulation of internal examination processes, gratification and inducement to manipulate awards of marks and grades, sales of certificates, delay in the release of results, frequent strikes by staff and students, willful disruption of academic calendar, forceful sale of lecture notes, handouts and textbooks and non-release of certificates to graduates for many years after graduation, The study identified an horrendous or awful phenomenon called 'sorting' that defiles the academic integrity and sanctity of most Nigerian universities. As a two-way practice, sorting involves the students and lecturers who are academically corrupt. I believe it is against the backdrop of the above findings about Nigerian universities that the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, represented by his Deputy, said, in his goodwill message, on the occasion of our anniversary celebration, that Nigerian universities are bedeviled by academic corruption.

Providentially, Unilorin has gone through the hard process of change and renaissance that had revitalised, reenergised its system and cleaned it up of the filth that is tantamount to academic corruption characterising many universities in Nigeria today. This is the reason why we needed to celebrate. Ironically, Unilorin does not even have to wait till it attains 40 years like the paradoxical eagle in the story that Professor Omotesho, Dean of Student Affairs, captivatingly narrated during an interaction session organised last week by our visionary, reasonable and pragmatic ASUU headed by the sagacious and resilient unionist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Abdulrasheed Adeoye. The eagle in the story knew it could live up to 70 years, but it also knew it had to go through the hard process of plucking out its crooked beak and old heavy feathers in order for it to grow new sharp beak and light or invigorating feathers. Thanks to the visionary and purposefulness of the successive Vice-Chancellors that had one time or the other captained the sailing or flight of this University, our university had distinguished itself from the motley of pedestrian universities that stink to the heavens. From the first enthusiastic Principal/Vice-Chancellor, Professor Akinkungbe, to the present kindhearted, steadfast and aspiring Vice-Chancellor, Professor AbdualGaniyu Ambali, they have all contributed to the enviable and saintly status the university has attained in its 40 years. With strong determination, they have established a regime of good sense, which many concerned scholars are now advocating for the Nigerian university system, in order to improve academic integrity, excellence and growth in the system. This is the reason why we needed to celebrate. We are already far from the starting point where others are just about to start. We have already thought out of the box, and so we are distinct like a shining stellar in the space. This is the reason why we needed to celebrate. Forty years is a perfect age when creativity and common sense have been refined in one's life. As an institution, this is the age when we need to renew our resolve to do what we have been doing well in a much more dignified and committed manner. Celebration of our 40 years of existence has given us the opportunity to look back and give glory to God for what we have been able to achieve. However, it is equally an opportunity to look to the future with a more vigorous vision to attain a higher height. We need to continue to soar and soar like the rekindled eagle that has just been rejuvenated with new light feather and new sharp beak to conquer more preys. In our case, we need to conquer more grounds in the areas of cutting-edge research, innovations and advancements in enterprises or creativities. It is high time we designed a strategic 10 or 20 year plan with robust policies to implement the plan that will take us to the highest altitude from where we will not only seamlessly and effortlessly cruise, but from where we shall also shine, ignite and control the world like a colossus.

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