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Commonwealth scribe tasks African nations on innovative education By Fatima Abubakre

he Deputy SecretaryGeneral (Political) at the Commonwealth Secretariat, London, Dr Josephine Ojiambo, has underscored the need for innovation in Africa's public education system, saying this is necessary to stimulate a culture of innovative thinking towards finding solutions to some of the continent's pressing challenges. Dr. Ojiambo made this submission in her Keynote address at the seventh edition of the International Students' Day Celebration organised by the Centre for International Education (CIE), University of Ilorin, last Monday (May 23, 2016). The diplomat, who spoke on “Internationalisation of Higher Education: Opportunities for African Students”, explained that due to the paucity of resources in the public s e c t o r, t h e C o m m o n w e a l t h Secretariat “set up an education system that seeks common denominators. This is because we need outcomes that are similar so that we can confer many degrees and have more young people pass through our doors”. (Contd. on page 3)

Dr. Ojiambo presenting her Keynote address

Ambali canvasses specialised varsities By Fatima Abubakre

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has enjoined the Federal Government to intensify efforts towards establishing more specialised institutions of higher learning that would promote enterprise and entrepreneurship in the country. Prof. Ambali made the call last Monday (May 23, 2016) while declaring open the 7th International Students' Day Celebration organised by the Centre for International Education (CIE), University of Ilorin, with the theme “Internationalisation of Higher Education: Opportunities for African Students”. (Contd. on page 3)

Inside VC appreciates ex–Provost, Deans p.4 CSEAN president warns against neglecting cyber security p.5 Hands off judges' appointments, Olatoke tells President, govs p.6 Female icons chart course for next generation of women leaders p.7 The Podium: Visibility of Researchers p.12

Unilorin gets 2000-bed hostel soon — Abdulkareem By Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale

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he Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem, has disclosed that a 2000-bed hostel would soon be built on campus as part of the University's drive to ease students' accommodation problems. Prof. Abdulkareem disclosed this last Tuesday, (May 24, 2016) while featuring on 'Oro to nlo', a Yoruba current affairs

programme on Unilorin FM 89.3. According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the proposed hostel building, which would be handled by a private property developer, Industrial Dynamics Limited, is another indication of the commitment of the administration of Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali to the welfare of the students of the institution. ( Contd. on page 4)

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The Deputy Secretary-General (Political) at the Commonwealth Secretariat, London, Dr. Josephine Ojiambo (middle), her two daughters (1st and 2nd left) with top officials of the University of Ilorin after her Keynote address at the 7th International Students' Day Celebration organised by the Centre for International Education (CIE), University of Ilorin, last Monday

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Service), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem (left), presenting a souvenir to Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb at the launch of the 21st edition of The Jurist, the Annual Law Journal of the University of Ilorin Law Students' Society last Thursday

The Chairperson of the Strategic Team of the "Bring Back Our Girls" Campaign, Mrs. Aisha Yesufu (left), with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya, at a Colloquium on Gender Equality organised by the University of Ilorin Students' Union last Tuesday

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji (left), presenting a plaque to the former Provost, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. A. B. Omotoso, at the send-off for him and former Deans of Faculties last Thursday

The Focal Person, Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE), Prof A. B Olayemi (left), exchanging views with the representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem, at the Colloquium on road sustainability organised by RCE at the University of Ilorin last Wednesday

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‘Why higher education abroad is a viable option’ She, however, said that “sometimes when we standardise so that we can give greater number of accredited certificates, we lose the focus for the investment in the individual student. So, whereas, we must ensure that we are contributing to ensuring that we have an educated population, we must be able to focus on the individual. We must be able to develop a class of employers by stimulating the innovation of the individual and we must be able to aspire to creating what we call a culture of innovative thinking.” According to the Commonwealth Deputy SecretaryGeneral, “This is a culture of discovery, a culture that seeks renewal of new ideas, a culture that goes beyond national identity and a culture that develops a sense of belonging so that even though a student is international, they are very firmly rooted in their own identity”. She said that “this is important because they know who they are and they know where they are going. If we do that, we will be able to develop new cadres of educators, new cadres of business people, new cadres of public leaders”, adding, “If we teach today as we did yesterday, we will rob our young people of tomorrow, so I want

us to remain focused on innovation.” Highlighting the activities of the Commonwealth, Dr. Ojiambo observed that African higher education was still largely marginalised. She noted that African universities, though relatively young, are faced with serious resource constraints, a challenge, which, she said, could be redressed through internationalisation. Drawing attention to the critical challenge of the ability to absorb qualified candidates who seek higher education opportunities but are unable to do so due to limited spaces in local universities, the Guest Speaker pointed out that higher education abroad had, therefore, become a viable option for those who can afford it and through scholarships. Dr. Ojiambo noted that “although students who are able to pursue their higher education abroad certainly stand a better chance of getting employment upon completion of their education, “education at home is also sound, relevant and resilient” She, however, pointed out that internationalisation fosters an exposure to global curricula, and engenders advanced research opportunities in multicultural environments with diverse thinking

and ideas, saying that all these “contribute to making internationalization a kind of learning that is a very rich experience.” According to the Guest Speaker, “Students who study in these settings also develop a sense of independence and self motivation; they come back with networks which give them a competitive edge with regard to employment opportunities and these are the skills that your own Centre for International Education is providing and will continue to develop and provide here at Ilorin”. Citing culture shock as one of the challenges that students face while studying abroad, Dr. Ojiambo pointed out that this is why having a Centre for International Education (CIE) in African universities would be an added advantage, as it would eliminate the problem of culture shock. The Commonwealth official enjoined the students to avail themselves of the opportunities for higher education by applying to Foundations and Trusts as well as the Commonwealth Shared scholarships which exist in every Commonwealthmember states. She pledged her support for the CIE in this regard.

‘Unilorin has 272 international students, 21 foreign staff’ The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented at the event by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, said, “We need universities that would be teaching graduates how to fish themselves, not the ones that will show them the way to the fish market”, adding that “Nigeria is ripe for Universities of M e d i c i n e , P h a r m a c y, S o c i a l Sciences, Humanities, among others where critical talents would be aggregated for increased value. While commending the CIE for organising the event, the ViceChancellor noted that the topic, “Internationalization of Higher Education: Opportunities for African Students” “will be of immense benefit to our students, both national and international. It will also be useful to our staff, both academic and non-teaching who are keen on

obtaining higher degrees abroad.” Earlier in his remarks, the Director of CIE, Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed that the University has 272 international students from 18 countries and 21 foreign staff. He noted that the presence of the Guest Speaker, Dr Josephine Ojiambo, who is a Deputy Secretary General at the Commonwealth Secretariat, is a boost to the Centre's activities, as the international diplomat would contribute her quota to increasing the Commonwealth scholarship given to students and staff of the University of Ilorin. In his address, the President of the Unilorin International Students A s s o c i a t i o n ( U I S A ) , M r. Hounnougbo Kandeski Arthur Arnaud, expressed the Association's appreciation to the University administration for “creating an enabling environment to ease our

learning and for creating a platform for cultural integration among all international students within and outside the great better by far institution, the University of Ilorin.” Among the other dignitaries that attended the event were the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Academic), Prof. N.Y.S. Ijaiya; the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Management Services), Prof. A. Abdulkareem; the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr Joseph Omoniyi; and the Deputy Bursar, Mr. M. Dere, who represented the Bursar. Also in attendance were the Provost, College of Health Sciences , Prof. W. B. R. Johnson; former Directors of CIE, Prof. A. Omotosho and Prof. O. Mokuolu; Deans of Faculties, Directors of Units, as well as staff and students of the University.

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Govt urged to bring back Teachers’ Training Colleges (Contd. from front page) Prof. Abdulkareem disclosed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been signed between the University management and the private developer, adding that work would soon commence at the site allocated for the hostel building, which is expected to be completed before the commencement of the next academic session. While commenting on the recently signed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the University authority and a United States of America based company, Arrow Capital Nigeria Limited, for the construction of a 500 Megawatts Solar Power Plant on the University campus, Prof. Abdulkareem said that the project would serve the immediate need of the University of Ilorin and the nation as a whole. T h e D e p u t y Vi c e Chancellor said that the company had pledged to complete the project before the 32 n d Convocation Ceremony of the University coming up in October, adding, “This will be a thing of joy for every member of this institution and its neighborhood”. Speaking on the benefits of the solar power project, Prof. Abdulkareem observed that “the issue of epileptic power supply would become a thing of the past in

University of Ilorin”, adding that “the huge amount of money we currently spend on fuelling power generating sets would be diverted to other projects, and we will also have the privilege of actualising our community service objective because the power project will also serve the good people of Kwara state and other neighbouring states”. of the federation. According to the Deputy ViceChancellor, the company chose to partner the University after several consultations and recommendations. He said, “They are here because they are aware of the academic stability, they are aware of the peaceful and conducive environment; they also described the available land mass as great assets that need to be exploited, which is also accurate for the project”. Prof. Abdulkareem also disclosed that the project would create employment opportunities for the teeming youths of the country as the institution's Engineering students would be using the site for their practical lessons. Reacting to the state of the nation's education system, the one-time Provost of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, lent his voice to the call for the resuscitation of Teachers’ Training Colleges in the country as a measure to restore the country's fallen standard of education. According to the renowned educationist, the substitution of the

Teachers' Grade II Certificate with the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) as the minimum qualification to teach in elementary schools has not done anything good for the country. Prof. Abdulkareem, who is the immediate past Director of the Institute of Education (IoE), University of Ilorin, lamented that most of the NCE graduates of today find it difficult to write simple sentences correctly compared to the graduates of the old Teachers’ Training Colleges. The educationist believes that the Nigeria educational system is getting worse every day because of the official neglect of teachers' welfare by the various tiers of government in the country. He, however, challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to consider reversing this ugly trend if the future of the country is to be guaranteed. Also reacting to the plan by the National Universities Commission, (NUC) to make medical students spend a minimum of 10 to 11 years for the programme, Prof. Abdulkareem described the plan as perfect and timely. He said that the medical students need a lot of maturity to be able to cope with the pressure in the profession.

VC appreciates ex–Provost, Deans By Mubarak Oladosu

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has expressed appreciation to the immediate past Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. A.B.O. Omotoso and ten former Deans of Faculties who had meritoriously served the University. Speaking at the formal sendoff for the officers last Thursday (May 26, 2016), Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-

Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, noted that the Committee of Deans, chaired by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, is the engine room of the University’s policy-making, as the resolution of the Committee informs the decisions of the University. He noted that being a Dean requires a lot of commitment in such responsibility as preparing error-free results, adding that the synergy

between the Committee and the University administration has made the University of Ilorin the success that it has become unlike some other universities. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the University of Ilorin is the darling of the Federal Government on account of its 16 years of uninterrupted academic calendar, pointing out that it is time to do more to take the University to a higher level in terms of research output. (Contd. on page 7)

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CSEAN president warns against neglecting cyber security By Olusegun Mokuolu

he President of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), Mr. Remi Afon, has underscored the inherent dangers in neglecting cyber security, warning that although the dangers might not be immediately obvious, the long-term consequences could be devastating. Mr. Afon stated this last Wednesday (May 25, 2016) when he led members of the Association on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) in his office. The security experts were in the University for a Workshop on cyber security The CSEAN President told the Vice-Chancellor that one of the mandates of the Association is to preach the gospel of cyber security, noting that many organisations and even countries have been caught unawares due to the non-visibility of

the threat to Information Technology. He noted that the Association is also out to change the perspective of Nigeria being known as the hub for cyber crime activities, assuring that the country is already doing much to curtail the menace. Mr. Afon explained that the Association was holding the two-day workshop at the University of Ilorin to expose cyber crime and discuss ways of preventing it. In his response, the ViceChancellor, who was represented by t h e D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. Abdulkareem, commended the CSEAN for tackling the problem of cyber crime in the country, describing it as a threat to national security. He expressed his delight to have members of staff of the University as members of the Association and for holding the workshop in the University, saying

“We are partners in progress and we must fight this menace”. Prof. Ambali further stressed that “we must not allow our progress to be hijacked” as he called on the Association to come up with ways of protecting the cyberspace and preventing the attack on this critical infrastructure. Members of the CSEAN that v i s i t e d t h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r included: Dr. Ismaila Idris, VicePresident; Prof. S. A. Abdulkareem, Dr. A. O. Bajeh, Dr. Tomori Rasheed, Mr. Saka A. Bolakale, and Mr. S. I. Onimajesin. The Vice-Chancellor was joined by the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Dere and the Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Prof. J. S. Sadiku.

Experts seek master plan for Nigerian cities By Adeyinka Ademuyiwa

rban planning experts have called on state governments across the country and Kwara State in particular to develop a well projected master plan for state capitals with appropriate provisions for social infrastructure. Rising from a Colloquium on road sustainability organised by the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) at the University of Ilorin last Wednesday (May 25, 2016), the scholars called on state governments to create building zones and building types according to location. In a communiqué issued at the end of the colloquium and signed by the RCE, Unilorin Focal Person, Prof A. B. Olayemi, the experts said, “In Kwara State for instance, new town development could be projected at the edges of town to serve as satellite towns in places like Ganmo, Amayo, Ogbondoroko, Oke Ose/Oke Oyi, Eiyenkorin, Jimba and Agbabiaka/Idofian extension”. They noted that development

of housing estate in these and other locations would ease transportation and movement of people to the inner city. Noting that rapid growth of cities without proper planning has brought about various environmental problems such as traffic congestion or holdups, competition for space, poor packing space, noise pollution, traffic accidents, as well as unsustainable use of infrastructural facilities, they suggested that “there should be land reclamation with appropriate compensations paid instantly, and landfills location should be turned into wealth creation centres”. The Communiqué further stressed the urgent need for expansion of existing roads and creation of necessary and supporting infrastructure. “There is also the need for government to work on the beautification of the inner city, roadsides and strategic locations as well as bus stations. The beautification will include parks and gardens, resort centers, malls and

creation of high rising parks”. Specifically, the discussants want Kwara State government to attend to the need to build or create parking spaces, especially high rising parking spaces with modern facilities like resting places, malls restaurants, games centers, at specific locations within Ilorin city. Such parking spaces will reduce roadside parking, generate employment and generate revenue for investors. There should be enforcement mechanism to control the parking spaces. Two papers were presented for discussion. The first, “Planning for Sustainable Transportation and Land Use in Ilorin” was presented by Professor Raphael Abiodun Olawepo of the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin, while the second paper on “Sustaining our Roads through Open Urban Spaces and Green Infrastructures: A Case Study of the Unilorin Transportation Corridor” was delivered by Dr. Teslim Giwa of the Department of Architecture, University of Ilorin.

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Hands off judges' appointments, Olatoke tells President, govs By Adeyinka Ademuyiwa

law teacher and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. J. O. Olatoke, has decried the current method of appointing judges in the country, saying it undermines the independence of the Judiciary and is inconsistent with the on-going anti-corruption crusade of the Federal Government. Dr. Olatoke, who is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, made this observation last Thursday (May 26, 2016) while delivering a lecture on “Anti-Corruption Drive: The Role of the Judiciary” to commemorate the st presentation of the 21 edition of The Jurist, the Annual Law Journal of the University of Ilorin Law Students' Society. The Jurist is an indispensable tool containing collections of essays on contemporary legal issues and a peer review publication that addresses development and concerns at the intersection of law, justice and society through a wide range of topics. This year’s edition is published in honour of Hon. Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb, the former Chief Judge of Kwara State, who was the first female occupant of that position. Dr. Olatoke, who was the Guest Speaker on the occasion, called for a freer judiciary if the government's anti-corruption drive is to make any meaningful impact. According to him, “This constitutional arrangement on the appointment and removal of judicial officers by the President or the Governor, as the case may be, is militaating against the judiciary playing its proper role in the fight against corruption if it is realised that the majority of high profile cases involve both the Executive and the

Legislature” Likening the judiciary to a cobweb where small flies get caught and the great flies break through, Dr. Olatoke said, “The great flies are those who can circumvent the law and the judicial system to get their way. It is ironical that this caged judiciary, which we call the last hope of the common man, is now expected to lead the fight against corruption”. Dr. Olatoke also canvassed the application of laws that fast track determination of criminal trials, creation of special courts or tribunals for handling corruption cases, concerted inter-governmental cum civil society efforts at fighting corruption and more attention to moral and ethical issues in litigations than it is being done. Furthermore, the Guest Speaker advised the Judiciary to promote corruption-free culture through its judgments. For instance, he differed from the provision of section 33(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which stipulates that “everyone charged with criminal offence shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty and asked for an amendment in cases of corruption charges such that the burden of proofing that the accused is not living beyond his means is on the accused. Dr. Olatoke called for the provision of more manpower and the appointment of more judges employed to reduce case logs at the courts, adding that investigating and prosecuting apparatus of government should be revived to replace frustrations and compromises or temptations with motivations and transparency. In her address, the Chairman of the occasion, Hon Justices O.O. Adekeye, said that the event was

“highly significant in the sense that it is packaged to celebrate a great Jurist, a woman of excellent character, capacity, commitment and courage, Hon Justice RaliatElelu-Habeeb who is a legal amazon and a trailblazer”. She commended the Unilorin Law students who organised the event, saying that their motto, “Salus Populi Suprema Lex”, which means that “The welfare or safety of the people is the supreme law”, is very apt at this occasion. In his own remarks, the Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Dr. K. I. Adams, noted that the vision of the Faculty has been manifested at the programme. He reminded the students that vision without effort is an illusion while dream without action is a nightmare. “Our Students should therefore have a clear vision of their future and work seriously towards achieving it”. Dr. Adams further observed that weak institutional framework is promoting corruption in Nigeria. “When a poor man steals a cell phone for example, he faces justice and end up in jail. When a rich man steals billions (of naira), he does plea bargaining and walk out free. People commit atrocities because they know they will escape justice and I believe it is high time we strengthened our institutions so that justice will be done and will be seen to have been done at all times without fear or favour”. The occasion was attended by the wife of the Kwara State Governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Management Services), University of Ilorin, Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem, the Deputy Registrar (Academic Support Services), Mrs R. A. Okojie and several others.

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he finals of the ViceChancellor's Sports Festival will hold this Wednesday (June 1, 2016), at the Main Bowl of the University Sports Complex. A statement by the Director of Sports, Prof. O. O. Obiyemi, disclosed that Combat Sports ( Ta e k w o n d o a n d J u d o ) a n d Badminton finals will hold at

10.00a.m while Basketball finals will hold at 12.00 noon. The statement added that Football and Athletics finals will take place at 4.00p.m. The highly revered and colorful sports festival commenced three weeks ago, and has so far delivered all the excitement for which

it is famed. Among the sports events that featured this year were Football, Vo l l e y b a l l , Te n n i s , J u d o , Taekwondo, Chess, Scrabble, Ayo, and Draught. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) is expected to chair the Sports Festival's closing ceremony.

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Female icons chart course for next generation of women leaders By Mubarak Oladosu

galaxy of female icons across the different spectrums of the Nigerian society assembled at the University of Ilorin last Tuesday (May 24, 2016) to ponder on the prospects and obstacles on the path of gender equality advocacy. Among those present at the event themed "Gender Equality: Myth or Reality?”, which was organised by the University of Ilorin Students' Union, were Senator (Mrs.) Biodun Olujinmi, Mrs. Aisha Yesufu, the Chairperson of the Strategic Team of the "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign; Dr. (Mrs.) Joe OkeiOdumakin, a renowned social rights activist and alumnus of the University of Ilorin; and Mrs. Joke Silva, a prominent Nollywood actress. In her presentation, Mrs. Aisha Yesufu, who spoke on how education and entrepreneurship can make a difference in gender equality, noted that quality education is the first step towards achieving gender equality and women emancipation. According to her, “no human being is more human than another human being just as no Nigerian can claim to be more Nigerian than another Nigerian”. Mrs. Yesufu noted that “though more girls are receiving education today, they are still taught to be financially dependent on their husbands by some men who feel threatened by the success of women despite the fact that financially independent women are more attractive and they guarantee a bright future for children who lose their father suddenly”. In her contribution to the discourse, veteran Nollywood actress, Mrs Joke Silva, challenged

women and young ladies in the country to bring up their children with a sense of gender equality between the male and female siblings by asking their sons to cook for their sisters from time to time. She said that this would help prevent the male children from keeping girlfriends serially when they attain bachelorhood. Mrs. Silva, who disclosed that she can start a car without using a key and change car tyres without recourse to a man, noted that gender roles should never be regarded as mutually exclusive. On her part, renowned human rights activist, Dr. (Mrs.) Joe Okei-Odumakin, highlighted some gender-based violence and human rights violations, which she had handled over the years as the P r e s i d e n t o f Wo m e n A r i s e Initiative. Dr. Okei-Odumakin, who is an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, noted that men and women are meant to complement each other but unfortunately they are often engaged in physical violence. She noted that out of the 2,500 cases she had handled, two men had reported being beaten up by their wives. In her own presentation, the Senator representing Ondo West at the National Assembly, Senator Biodun Olujinmi, disclosed that she always fought for the middle cause while she was a member of the University of Ilorin Governing Council. Senator Olujinmi, who was represented at the occasion by the immediate past Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Mrs. O. O. Oyeyemi, appreciated the

recognition of her Gender Equality Bill by the University of Ilorin Students' Union despite the fact that the Bill failed to make the second reading. She however assured the audience that she had assembled a team of experts who are strategising on how to perfect the Bill and represent it. Earlier in her opening remarks, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Ilorin, Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaya, noted that the time was ripe for women to break the yoke of poverty through sound education, which will provoke critical thinking and the generation of new ideas. Prof. Ijaiya stressed the need to shift attention from certificate acquisition to education, which can improve the society and the quality of life of every individual. Turning to the students, the first female Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the University of Ilorin noted that “the icons you invited here today did not reach the levels they have attained by engaging in frivolities but by hard work, concern for humanity and patriotism”. The event also featured the presentation of awards to some outstanding Nigerians in recognition of their contribution towards the promotion of gender balance. Among the awardees were the Ag. Head of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.)Saudat Abdulbaqi; Senator Biodun Olujinmi, Dr. Uche Okereke, Mrs. Eniola Williams, Mrs. OkeiOdumakin, Mrs. Joke Silva and Mrs. Aisha Yesufu.

VC thanks ex-Provost, Deans (Contd. from page 4) Toward taking the University to greater heights, Prof. Ambali announced that the administration had resolved to commence the publication of research bulletin, which will track and publicise the activities of the Central Research Laboratories and other research centres. In his remarks, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences and Chairman of the Committee of Deans, Prof. W. B. R. Johnson, noted that the set of 11 honourees constitute just a fraction of the former Deans

slated for recognition and a similar event will be organised soon to acknowledge the selfless services rendered by the other past Deans. While responding on behalf of his co-honourees, the immediate past Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. A. B. O. Omotoso, expressed gratitude to the University administration for the honour and urged serving members of the Committee of Provost and Deans to never compromise academic integrity. The remaining honourees

were, Prof. A. A. Adeloye, Prof. Hajarat Ibrahim, Prof. C.O. Bewaji, Prof C. O. Bodunde, Prof. L. O. Aina, Prof. A. E. Olorunmaiye, Prof. S. Olorundare, Prof. B. L. Adeleke, Dr. A. Tanimowo and Dr. Abdulqadri Abikan Highlight of the event was the presentation of plaques and gifts to the honourees by the Deputy Registrar, Academic Support Services, Mrs. R. Okojie, on behalf of the Registrar, Mr. E D. Obafemi.

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 20 to 26th May, 2016 RECEIPTS Academic Gown Others Order of Proceeding Fitness Scroll Student I.D. Card T/Shirt Overpayment Staff I.D. Card Ilorin Business School Student Union Charges Ilorin Business Schooll School Charges Clinical Registration Hire of Unilorin Property Change of Course Form Online Payment Transcript Boarded Property Late Screening Bandwidth Postgraduate School Application fees Postgraduate Tution fees Institute of Education Application fees Remedial School Acceptance payment Remedial School fees Charges Add & Drop Contractor Registration Total Receipts for the Period PAYMENTS: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: A.A.O Tijani & Sons Construction of Security post at C Checking Point. OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

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AMOUNT 8,000.00 24,000.00 7,500.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 11,200.00 2,700.00 2,150.00 1,700.00 8,000.00 449,050.00 3,500.00 24,000.00 170,000.00 3,500.00 170,000.00 17,801.05 6,000.00 42,000.00 11,525,000.00 239,050.00 845,000.00 120,000.00 8,748,000.00 1,725,855.00 4,000.00 ? 24,164,006.05

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20,550.00 166,050.00 1,107,115.15 3,450,000.00 495,000.00 233,750.00 1,575.00 ? 7,721,101.89

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Dr. G. Amuda Yusuf

Quantity Surveying

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2015/2016 Staff Development Award Recipient Mr. N.A. Bello

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Department Estate Management

Mr. T.A. Ibrahim

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Estate Management

Miss. S.F. Lewu Engr. T.S. Abdulkadir

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Mr. A. Ameen

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Three business associates, an Igbo man, a Yoruba man and a Chinese man, went to eat lunch together at a restaurant in Surulere. While in the middle of their meal, a fly came in through the window. It flew across the table to where the Igbo man was but he just waved his hands to chase it away. The fly then went to where the Yoruba man was, he also chased it away. Finally, the fly then went to where the Chinese man was and was flying close to his ears. The Chinese man looked at the fly for sometime and then grabbed it, put it in his mouth and swallowed it. The other men saw this but just kept on eating. About Five minutes later, another fly came in and flew to the Yoruba man who simply chased it away again. It then flew on to the Igbo man but this time he did not chase the fly, he looked at it for sometime and then grabbed it. He then turned to the Chinese man and asked “how much you go buy am?” Hahaha…Igbo man just like him money sha

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Ø The Chief Medical Director, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, and other staff members of the hospital have celebrated with one of the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) baby, Aisha Oladipo, on her first birthday anniversary recently held at the hospital. (“IVF Baby marks first birthday at UITH Centre”, The Guardian, Sunday, May 22, 2016, p.13) Ø While presenting a paper on “Advancing Women in Agriculture: Roles of Education and Research”, the Ag. Head of the Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Dr. Oluyemisi Fawole, has canvassed more role for women in the nation’s agricultural sector. (“Don canvasses more role for women in agriculture”, The Guardian, Sunday, May 22, 2016, p.51) Ø The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has appointed Dr. Gbade Ojo of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, as his Chief of Staff. (“Ajimobi appoints new aides”, The Nation, Sunday, May 22, 2016, p.52) Ø While delivering the 162nd Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ilorin, entitled “Minimisation of Error: A Necessary Condition for Accuracy, Stability and Progress”, Prof. Raphael Babatunde Adeniyi of the Department of Mathematics has called for proper monitoring of budged implementation to minimise the errors of corruption, which have resulted in embezzlement among Nigerians. (“Monitor Budget to Curb Corruption –Unilorin Don”, Leadership, Sunday, May 22, 2016, p.53) Ø The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin Chapter, Dr. Usman AbdulRaheem Adebimpe, has disclosed that there is no parallel ASUU faction at the institution. (“There's no parallel ASUU in UNILORIN”, National Pilot, Monday, May 23, 2016, p.19) Ø The University of Ilorin was namedPublic among the participating institutions in the forthcoming Senior Handball Tournament scheduled to hold nd th between 2 and 4 June, 2016, at the Indoor Sports Hall of Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin. (“PISHON Senior Handball tourney to begin in Ilorin, June 2nd”, National Pilot, Monday, May 23, 2016, p.23) Ø While receiving the Kwara State Commissioner of Police in his office, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has explained why the institution expelled 108

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fresh students who allegedly gained admission through illegal means. (“Why we expelled 108 fresh students-Ambali”, The Herald, Monday, May 23, 2016, p.15; See also, “Why we expelled 108 fresh students from UNILORIN-VC”, Business Day, Sunday, May 22, 2016, p.7) Ø While delivering a lecture at the Oodua Newspaper Lecture and Award ceremony, Dr. Gbade Ojo of the Department of Comparative Politics, University of Ilorin, has urged the government to employ sophisticated approach in fighting insurgency and corruption in the country. (“Don tasks FG on security challenges”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, p.40) Ø While receiving the representative of the Managing Director, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), in his office, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has stated that Engineering Research Centre built at the institution by the NLNG is ready for commissioning. (“$2m NLNG research centre for commissioning in Unilorin”, The Herald, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, p.8; See also, “NLNG project at UNILORIN has capacity to employ 100”, The Guardian, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, p.8) Ø In his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has th reflected on his presentation at the 13 West African University Games (WAUG), titled “Winning with Words: The Semantics of Muhammad Ali's Verbal Punches”, while advising his readers to always be patient, persevering and educative. (''Rope-a dope”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, p.36) Ø While delivering a lecture at the academic seminar organised by the 2016 graduating medical class of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, the Provost of the College of Notice Medicine, University of Ibadan, Prof. B. L. Salako, has urged the graduating students to learn both soft and hard skills to enable them face the economic challenges in the country. (“Professor counsels medical students on skill”, Nigerian Pilot, Thursday, May 26, 2016, p.41) Ø In his speech at the 1st Sustainability Colloquium, organised by the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE), University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has urged participants to have a meaningful deliberation and come up with

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lasting solutions on how to ensure sustainability on our roads. (“How best to sustain roads in Ilorin, by experts”, National Pilot, Thursday, May 26, p.4) Ø The University of Ilorin students were named among the participants at the just concluded 2016 edition of Students Leadership Tournament organised by the Leadership Empowerment Advocacy Development (LEAD) in collaboration with Nigerian Students Union, United Kingdom and Human Capital Partners at the University of Ibadan. (“IBBUL wins leadership medals at UI”, The Nation, Thursday, May 26, 2016, p.28) Ø While presenting the 2016 Kwame Nkrumah leadership award to the Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Prof. Samuel Oye Bamidele, the Secretary General of the West African Students Union, Mr. Emmanuel Sobio, has disclosed that the award recipient has joined the league of awardees such as the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali. (“EKSU VC reiterates commitment to raising

future leaders”, National Mirror, Thursday, May 26, 2016, p.28) Ø While speaking at the presentation of “The Jurist” Journal of the Law Students Society (LSS), University of Ilorin Chapter, Dr. Joshua Olatoke (SAN), of the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, has stressed the need for the establishment of special courts or tribunals for trying corruption cases in the country. (“SAN advocates special courts for corruption cases”, The Herald, Friday, May 27, 2016, p.4) Ø In his address at the 7th International Students’ Day organised by the Centre for International Education (CIE), University of Ilorin, the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has challenged the Federal Government to consider the establishment of Universiiesy of Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Humanities among others. (“Time for Nigeria medicine, pharmacy varsity, says Unilorin VC”, The Herald, Friday, May 27, 2016, p.21)

Kwara students honour Ambali with Merit Award By Oyindamola Ajayi

he National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS), University of Ilorin Chapter, has honoured the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), with a Merit Award for his immense contribution to the development of the Association in particular and the nation's education sector in general. Also honoured at the grand ceremony held penultimate Friday (May 20, 2016) were Prof. M.M. Akanbi of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin; Dr. Saka Mohammad Olokoba, also of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin; Dr. AbdulRaheem Yusuf, Sub-Dean, Student Affairs, University of Ilorin. Prof. Ambali, who was represented at the Award presentation

ceremony by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services), Prof. A.Y. AbdulKareem, said he was dedicating the Award to the entire Nigerian students. The Vice-Chancellor stated that the University of Ilorin cherishes discipline, character, and moral, which, according to him, “is why every year when students are graduating, the University often say 'these are our graduates that have excelled in character and learning'”. Prof. Ambali noted that the University of Ilorin is the most patronised University in Nigeria, and for the past three years, the University has been first, in terms of candidate's choice for admission. He disclosed that last year alone, the University had over 120,000 applicants but could only admit

10,000. T h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r , however, explained that the University management is currently doing everything possible to ensure that more facilities are available at the University in order to make admitting more students a reality. He added that the University is delighted to have members of NAKSS on campus, reiterating that the University is indeed an institution that is better by far and enjoined members to continue to behave in a manner that would portray them as disciplined citizens of Kwara State. Meanwhile, some other members of NAKSS who participated in a quiz competition were awarded with certificates of participation and cash prizes.

Renewal of Appointment Name Mr. A. O. Abdulyekeen

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The with the communicator

Dr.L.A.Azeez

Visibility of Researchers

ew weeks ago, I intended to engage my readers on an important issue that, I said, has been agitating my mind since I joined the academia. Unfortunately, my attention has always been diverted to other equally salient issues that are more time-bound than the one I was eager to interrogate. In spite of many other irresistible matters that have also risen for examination, like the maiden colloquium organized by the Regional Center of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development on the sustainability of our roads, I could not disengage my mind from the pressing need to engross my readers on what constitutes the quintessence of academics. Although my captivation with this issue was earlier propelled by the lecture Professor Aina, my former Dean, delivered earlier last month at the Redeemer University, it was, indeed, intensified by my friend, the prolific and prodigious Adedimeji, two weeks ago, with his piece on Quintessential Quadri. My friend's description of Professor Quadri summed up the incontestable fact that Professor Quadri is quintessential, meaning that he is a prototype of the few classical academics we still have around in Nigerian universities. My friend's description was by no means an exaggeration. However, he was not explicit in establishing that Quadri is also passionate or gripped with implanting quintessential goals into the culture, tradition and corporate identity of the University of Ilorin. He is quite enthralled with the ideal that the papers we publish at the University of Ilorin are sufficiently good to give the authors and the University global visibility, which is the hallmark of any quintessential academics. He might have made many enemies with this obsession, but he is never deterred. Although, Professor Qaudri and Professor Aina's ideal on ways to achieving the visibility slightly differed, the duo shares the noble aspiration of making us in this University better by far in our research output. And it was this aspiration Professor Aina sold to the mammoth of young academics that were his enchanted audiences the day he delivered his lecture at the Redeemer University, Ede. I have heard many younger colleagues deriding our senior or old professors with the snide remarks that some of them became professors with ten papers. My intrinsic response to such incorrect, indecorous and sarcastic remarks has always been that life has changed in all its ramifications. Besides, the challenges of academic writing yesterday are either no more there today or they have been significantly mitigated. We need to acknowledge the reality of our contemporary academic life, and live with the fact that the quintessential hallmark of contemporary academics is their visibility through the quality of their publications. As Aina noted in his lecture at the Redeemer University, the prestige of a university is now being judged by the quality of the research output and publications of its academic staff. Aina also pronounced that it should be the desire of academics to be visible and to make impact through their research findings that are published in outlets that are available to the wider scholarly community. In other words, real academics must publish papers that have high impact factor, meaning that their publications must be read and cited by the global academic community, especially by the communities of their respective disciplines. This is, undoubtedly, why the University of Ilorin, with

the efforts of the quintessential Quadri, has been insistently encouraging its academics to shun predatory journals. People like Quadri desire international recognition for the individual academics at the University of Ilorin, and invariably, crave greater glory for the University. We cannot achieve this unless we are visible researchers. Professor Quadri's belief is that we do not need to create unnecessary hassle of measuring our performance in respect of our visibility by adopting what they call H-index or g-index. What we need is simple: publish in reputable journals that are published by academic departments and faculties, and which are preferably listed in the Web of Science, Scopus, Science Citation Index or any other major index. Meanwhile, there are many challenges militating against Nigerian academics' efforts at attaining this laudable aspiration. And that has always been my concern. Because I have very limited space for this discourse, I might not be able to dwell extensively on all the challenges. But let me give a cursory examination. Aina disclosed in his lecture at the Redeemer University that as at March 2016, Africa Journals Online listed 513 journals including 204 online journals that are being published in Africa. Out of the 513 journals, Nigeria is producing 217 journals, representing 42.5%, thereby ranking as the first and the greatest academic journal producing nation in Africa. However, only 5 (2.3%) of the total 217 journals being produced in Nigeria are listed in the Web of Science while 27 out of the 217 journals are covered by Scopus. Aina thereby submitted that when the proportion of journals covered by the Web of Science and Scorpus in relation to the number of journals listed in the Africa Journals Online is examined, Nigeria is ranked last among the top four countries producing academic journals in Africa while South Africa is ranked first. The conclusion from this is that the majority of the journals being published in Nigeria are poor. But should we accept this conclusion? I think the answer should not be in affirmative. Until academics in Nigeria are motivated sufficiently like their counterparts in South Africa, who are paid 65,000 Rand as compensations each time they publish a quality research paper, we will all continue to consider career development or promotion as a greater priority over visibility. More importantly, until we have our own recognized and accepted index, we might still be struggling to get sufficient visibility that can make us desirable quintessential academics This is why Prof. Cecil Blake of the University of Pittsburgh, U.S.A. but currently on sabbatical with Covenant University, Ota, has mooted the idea of establishing an African Index for High Impact African journals. The idea has been accepted by many Nigerian scholars and editors of journals as a right step in the right direction. In the words of Prof. Blake, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are obliged as African scholars to level the playing field for our scholarship and intellectual input into the global fund of knowledge. Our Index should command the same respect as other indexes and should be respected and accepted by us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; African scholars and tertiary institutionsâ&#x20AC;?. I cannot agree less with Prof Blake!

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