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Unilorin produces quality graduates - Ambali By Fatima Abubakre

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has expressed confidence in the quality of graduates produced by the institution, saying they have been trained not only in learning but also in sound character. Prof. Ambali stated this last Tuesday, (November 24, 2015) when the Deputy Director, Mobilisation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Sanusi Abdulrasheed, visited him in his office. The NYSC official was in the University for a pre-mobilisation briefing for final year students who were getting ready for their one-year compulsory national service. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, Prof. Ambali (left) receiving the Award plaque from Alhaji Abubakar observed that graduates of the institution Ibrahim last Thursday have been exposed to challenges and have developed the skills to solve problems. He said, “With particular regard By Fatima Abubakre to our prospective corps members here, he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. we certainly can beat our chests and say AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has been honoured with the that we always give you good “Clean and Green Award of Excellence” by the Lawns and ambassadors”. (Contd. on page 3) Grounds Maintenance Contractors. (Contd. on page 3)

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How proper record-keeping can help stem corruption - Alegbeleye By Fatima Abubakre

professor of Archival and Information Studies at the University of Ibadan, Gabriel Oluwabunmi Alegbeleye, has stressed the need to institutionalise proper recordkeeping mechanism in Nigeria not only to preserve the nation's heritage for posterity but also to stem corruption in the polity. Prof. Alegbeleye, who Prof. Alegbeleye delivering his lecture m a d e t h i s s u b m i s s i o n l a s t

Wednesday (November 25, 2015) while speaking at the 1st Public Lecture organised by the Unilorin Archives and Documentation Centre (UADC), lamented the parlous state of record-keeping in the country, saying no serious attention has been paid to the management of records of the government, which, in some cases, are very poorly organised. (Contd. on page 4)

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EDITORIAL BOARD

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 Director, Mobilisation of the National Youth Service Corps, Mr. Sanusi Abdulrasheed, making his remarks during his visit to the University last Tuesday while the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Prof. Gabriel Olatunji (RTI), and Prof. (Mrs. N. Y. S. Ijaiya (Academic), listen

Leader of the Lawns and Grounds Maintenance Contractors, Mr. Nurudeen Ibrahim (standing), making his remarks during the presentation of the Clean and Green Award to the Vice-Chancellor while the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Munir Dere (extreme left); the Director of Works, Engr. Mobolaji Sanni and some officials of the Association listen

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The Director, Unilorin Archives and Documentation Centre (UADC), Prof. R. A. Olaoye, welcoming guests to st the 1 Public Lecture organised by the Centre last Wednesday

Members of the University of Ilorin Drama Village and Lakeside Resort Management Board with the pioneer Chairman and his wife, Prof. and Mrs. Olurinola during a send-off party lorganised for Prof. Olurinola ast Tuesday

Some guests and top University officials after the 1 Public Lecture organised by the Unilorin Archives and Documentation Centre (UADC) last Wednesday

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‘Unilorin products are well brought up’ The Vice-Chancellor said that wherever they are, the Unilorin products have “always demonstrated that they graduated from this University not only in learning but also in sound character that matter. So, we can always give you that assurance that our students are well brought up. They have been properly moalded through the furnace of the University academically and morally”. He noted that the NYSC has remained relevant and significant to national life over the years, saying the Scheme had been bedeviled by challenges, in particular, the insurgency posed by the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-eastern part of the country. He, however, commended the NYSC for doing everything possible towards alleviating the suffering of the corps members and making life a bit comfortable for them. In his remarks, the Deputy Director, Mobilisation, NYSC Abuja, Mr. Abdulrasheed,

explained that the purpose of the visit was to educate the prospective corps members on what they need to know about the process of mobilisation to facilitate and guarantee a hitch-free process, especially with the deployment of online procedures in the mobilisation process. Speaking earlier, the Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs, Mrs. Kikelomo Sallee, said that the sensitisation was important in order to guarantee a hitch-free mobilisation exercise, which, in the past, was usually fraught with some challenges. Present on the occasion were the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N.Y.S. Ijaiya; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Munir Dere, the Deputy Registrar, Mr M. S. Adegoke, who represented the Registrar, and the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun.

Ambali receives Clean and Grean Award of Excellence The award, presented to Prof. Ambali in his office last Thursday (November 26, 2015), was in recognition of the superb environmental cleanliness and aesthetic beauty of the University campus. In his remarks before the presentation, the leader of the contractors, Mr. Nurudeen Ibrahim, congratulated the Vice-Chancellor on the successful hosting of the just st th concluded 31 Convocation and 40 anniversary of the University. He said that the award was to recognise and appreciate the great job the Vice-Chancellor and his team have been doing and to encourage and challenge them to do more. Highlighting the various projects executed by the University administration under the leadership of Prof. Ambali, Mr. Ibrahim said, “Your giant strides and achievements have led us to present you with the Clean and Green Award. The Clean means that you have achieved and you are still achieving and by the special grace of Almighty Allah, you will still achieve more than what you have done so far. You have made the environment clean in terms of physical achievements, structures, staff welfare, provision of amenities for teaching and non-teaching staff. These shall forever remain evergreen in the minds of staff after you might have completed your tenure of administration as the Vice-Chancellor of the University.” Mr. Ibrahim, who commended Prof. Ambali's leadership style and simplicity, also expressed gratitude to the University management for the renewal of their

contract for the year 2015. In his response, the Vice-Chancellor expressed delight in receiving the Clean and Green Award, which he stated, “is for every one of us and that includes you.” Prof. Ambali explained that one of the cardinal aims behind the establishment of any University is community service. “And part of the responsibility of each and every one of us as staff, is to teach, to carry out research and to positively affect the community where we live. So, it is towards this that we zero in on making sure that the community participation in our activities is well enshrined and I am happy that you have keyed in very well; I am happy that you have been given another letter of award and that shows to demonstrate our appreciation for what you have been doing.” The Award presentation ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N.Y.S. Ijaiya; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. G.A. Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi, who was represented by the Deputy Registrar, Mr. M. Adegoke; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. Munir Dere; the Director of Works, Engr. Mobolaji Sanni; and the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun. Other members of the Lawn and Grounds Maintenance Contractors at the event were Alhaji Abubakar S. Ibrahim, Alhaji Yusuf, Mr. Joseph Blessing, Alhaji Ishola Yahaya, Alhaji A. Ola, Mr. Shiagba Isa, Alhaji Kehinde Oladapo, Mr. Kehinde Mabo and Alhaji Taofeek Ajibola

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Why Unilorin Archives and Documentation Centre was set up - Olaoye (Contd. from front page) In the Lecture, entitled “Critical Choice for Nigeria Universities: Muddling through or Establishing Records and Archives Management Programme,” the Guest Lecturer, who is also the Director, Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, enjoined governments at all levels as well as the private sector, to accord priority to records management as an important corporate responsibility that will allow for the provision of accurate, timely and relevant information required for decision-making, which would result in better strategic planning for the country. Highlighting his contributions to his field of study, the scholar disclosed that findings from a study conducted by him on disaster planning revealed that “most of the places where we had fire disasters are places where people put fires deliberately to hide their malfeasance. When they have done something terrible, they put fire there and run away. They usually attack financial records...which means that if you can have proper record-keeping, then you can expose illegalities, corruption and all these other crimes can be easily exposed.” In this light, the don pointed out that “recordkeeping is an antidote to corruption”, maintaining that “transparency and accountability is part and parcel of proper records management.” Prof. Alegbeleye, who is also the Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Management of Archives and Records Management in Nigeria, noted that Unilorin was one of the few institutions in the country with an established archival centre. He then commended the past and present management of the University for establishing the UADC, saying that, by so doing, Unilorin has complied with the National Archives Act of 1992, which requires that all public organisations above 25 years old must establish an archive, and the Freedom of Information Act of 2011 that requires public organisations to manage their records in order to ensure prompt access to them. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), represented at the occasion by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, explained that the importance of record-keeping and documentation cannot be overemphasized. Prof. Olatunji said, “If you throw away your history, you are indeed just going to be tossed up and down and you won't have a specific direction on how to move your community and humanity forward”. Earlier in his welcome address, the Director of the UADC, Prof. R.A. Olaoye, noted that the mission of the Centre is to preserve documents for posterity, adding that the haphazard storage and retrieval systems which

have led to poor management of vital records provided the catalyst for the establishment of the Centre. Prof. Olaoye said, “At present, we have in the archives, vital University records and documents of different titles well over one thousand. Also, there are collections of pictures of University Administrators, important personalities, events and heritage sites. We equally have in stock research projects from the University/ Faculties/Departments/Centres and Units. The project works cut across academic disciplines. In the same vein, we have been able to preserve our museum gallery, artefacts and materials of cultural value. It should be stated that we keep on intensifying our survey works to be able to acquire from communities outside the University, materials and documents of enduring archival value for preservation at our Centre.” In his goodwill message, the Governor of Kwara State, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, represented by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Amina S. Ahmed, also stressed the importance of records management in an organisation especially in Nigerian universities. The Governor disclosed that he recently approved the establishment of a Committee on Personnel Data based systems development in Kwara State to ascertain the authenticity of all records of personnel in the State's civil service and identify the loopholes and shortcomings of the existing payroll system with the overall aim of upgrading the system to a modern one and to integrate the State's central data base to ensure reliable data registry for efficiency and effectiveness. In his remarks, the Chairman of the Board of UADC, Prof. A.O. Adekunle, expressed appreciation to the management of the University, saying, “We need more of your support to take us to the next level…our Centre is ready to do more work for the University of Ilorin.” The event was attended by royal fathers including the Emir of Ilorin, represented by the Magaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Soliu Woru Mohammed; the Elerin of Erin-Ile, Oba Ibrahim Ajibola; the Onipe of Ipe, Oba Mufutau Adebayo Lawal; the Onira of Ira, Oba Abdulwahab Oyewole Oyetoro; the Olojoku of Ojoku, Oba Abdulrasaq Afolabi; the Alagbeku of Agbeku, Oba Abdulazeez Agboola; the Olukotun of Ikotun-Ile, Oba (Dr) Abdulrasaq Adebayo Abioye and the Arigbamu of Agbamu, Oba Olusola Olaniyi Dare. Principal Officers of the University present at the occasion were the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi, who was represented by the Deputy Registrar, Mr. M. S. Adegoke, and the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; Deans of Faculties, Directors, staff and students of the University.

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Monitor your wards' activities on campus, Dean tells parents By Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale

arents and guardians of students at the University of Ilorin have been urged to cultivate the habit of regular visits to the University for the purpose of monitoring the performances and behaviors of their children and wards. The advice was given by the Dean, Student Affairs, University of Ilorin, Prof. Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho, while featuring on a weekly Yoruba current affairs programme, 'Oro to n lo', on Unilorin 89.3 FM last Tuesday (November 24, 2015). Pointing out that the University of Ilorin has zero tolerance for all anti-social vices and indecent dressings, Prof. Omotesho stressed the need for collaboration between the parents, guardians as well as the University authority in order to inculcate discipline into the students to make them complete and useful citizens of the country.

The Professor of Agricultural Economics disclosed that the University management has been collaborating with the private developers in order to build more hostel accommodations for students of the institution. In the area of transportation, the Dean, Student Affairs stated that three luxury buses were procured by the University management to ease the transportation challenges facing the students, adding that plans were in top gear to procure more of such buses. Prof Omotesho commended the leadership of the Students' Union for sharing the same vision with the University management, a synergy, which he said, had ensured uninterrupted academic calendar in the institution since the past 15 years.

Encomiums, as Lakeside Management Board honours Olurinola By Mustafa Abubakar

embers of the University of Ilorin Drama Village and Lakeside Management Board, last Tuesday (November 24, 2015) honoured the pioneer Chairman of the Board,, Prof. P. F. Olurinola, who recently retired from the services of the University. Speaking at the event, which took place at the University Dam Site, the new Chairman of the Board, Prof. J.A. Morakinyo, described Prof. Olurinola as a true leader, who is worthy of emulating. Prof. Morakinyo observed that being the pioneer Chairman of the Board, Prof. Olurinola had demonstrated how honest a leader should lead regardless of the situation. Pointing out that the foundation laid by Prof. Olurinola is solid enough for the Board to have a brighter future, Prof. Morakinyo said that if Nigerian office holders can discharge their duties honestly as his predecessor had demonstrated, the nation's economy would have become the choice for global investors. In his own tribute, the Director General of the Unilorin Resource Development and Management Board (URDMB), Mr. A. Sijuwola, represented by Mr. M. A. Dere, said that Prof. Olurinola was a very agile, selfless and dedicated officer while in service. Also speaking, the Director of the Physical Planning Unit (PPU), Engr. A.A. Adesiyun, represented by Arc. A. Adams, appreciated the good works done by

Prof. Morakinyo (right), presenting a gift to Prof. Olurinola at the send-off last Tuesday

Prof. Olurinola, attributing this to the support of his wife, who he described as the success behind the achievements recorded by the honoree while in service. Also speaking, a member of the Board, Dr. S. Alade, described Prof. Olurinola as a very humble and respectful man. In her remarks, Mrs. K.W. Salleh, said that the honoree is not only a boss but a father to all and will be missed. Responding, Prof. P. F. Olurinola, who is a Fellow of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, urged the members of the Board to work as a family, adding that, whatever opportunity they have to serve, they should do it well as what they do today become history tomorrow.

Jimoh bags NIQS Fellowship

he Chief Quantity Surveyor at the Physical Planning Unit, University of Ilorin, QS A. T. Jimoh, has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS). A holder of M.Sc in Housing and Management from the University of Ibadan, QS Jimoh is fully

registered with NIQS and QSRBN. He is a former General Secretary of the NIQS, Kwara State Chapter, between 1998 and 2000 and currently an Ex-Officio member of NIQS, Kwara State, as well as member of the Education Committee and Logbook Assessor at the NIQS National Level since 2013.

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Unilorin alumnus wins Queen Elizabeth II award By Olusegun Mokuolu

n recognition of his outstanding contributions to the improvement of human lives, the Project Director and Co-founder of HACEY's Health Initiative (HHI), Isaiah Owolabi, an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, has received the Queen's Young Leaders (QYL) Award. The Award medal was personally handed over to the 2009 Physiology graduate of the University of Ilorin recently by Queen Elizabeth at the Burkingham palace, London. Other winners of the award included three other Nigerians, and three winners each from Canada, India, Cameroon and South Africa.

Queen Elizabeth of England (right) congratulating Mr.Owolabi

The Young Leaders Awards is given to exceptional young people from across the Commonwealth who take the initiative to support others, raise awareness and inspire change on issues covering education, gender equality, mental health and disability equality. In his reaction, Mr. Owolabi said that the QYL Award has placed further responsibilities on him. According to him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The success is collective. I am happy and also surprised by the award. I see the award as a bigger responsibility and an opportunity to further impact on the lives of others. This award will provide needed boost to our efforts at the HHI to continue to engage the public and private sectors and the people on the need to pay more attention to health, women and girls issues in the society.â&#x20AC;? HACEY is a development organisation that is focused on improving the health and productivity of under-served population in Africa. The organisation's focus includes infectious diseases such as STI, HIV, malaria, sexual and reproductive health and rights, environmental protection, sanitation and hygiene, economic empowerment and human rights.

PTA donates bus to Unilorin Secondary School By Segun Alabi

he Unilorin Secondary School Parent Teachers Association (USS-PTA) has donated a Toyota Bus to the school. Presenting the Bus documents and key to the Principal of the school last Monday (November 23, 2015) at the school premises, mini-campus, the Chairman of the USS-PTA, Mr. Adeola Odetoye, said that the gesture was to encourage the students of the school, who have been doing the PTA proud by winning various prizes whenever they went on competitions, to do more. Mr. Odetoye also said that the vehicle is strictly for tour to competitions as the school has more than enough vehicles to convey students to and from the school. The PTA Chairman, however, directed the teachers of the school to deliberate with the pupils and come up with any three other projects they want the PTA executive members to carry out before the expiration of their tenure. In his remarks, while receiving the bus documents, the Principal of the School, Mr. Abdulrauf Ajala, described the relationship between the school and

Some pupils of the school admiring the bus

the PTA as very symbiotic. He also described the Association as a very strong pillar of the school. Mr. Ajala appreciated the PTA for deeming it fit to remember the pupils with such a wonderful gift. The Head Boy of the school, Faisol Katibi, and the Head Girl, Mariam Ozigis, who spoke on behalf of their colleagues, also expressed appreciation to the PTA. The donation was witnessed by other executive members of the PTA, members of staff and students of the school.

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Unilorin Ladies Circle organises orientation for fresh students

he University of Ilorin Muslim Ladies Circle will this Wednesday (December 2, 2015) organise an orientation programme for Muslim

freshers. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin disclosed that the programme, being organised in collaboration with the Unilorin Muslim Community and

the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), will take place at the University Auditorium by 4.00p.m. The statement added that the orientation programme will cover a wide range of topics including Academic Success, Drug Abuse, Morals and Financial Management.

Prof. Lawal's daughter weds

he daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, the immediate past Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Dr. (Miss) Islamiyat Oyinkansola Lawal, will on Sunday, December 26, 2015, tie the nuptial knots with her heart-throb, Dr. Ja'far Omokhekhe Abdulwahab. A wedding notice made available to Unilorin

Bulletin indicated that the Wedding Fathia takes place at the Lakeside Resort, University of Ilorin, by 10.00a.m. Reception follows immediately at the same venue. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

Dr. Omoniyi's daughter weds

he daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Olusegun Omoniyi, the University Librarian, Miss Janet Oluseyi Omoniyi, will on Saturday (December 19, 2015) tie the nuptial knots with her heart-throb, Mr. Raphael Sunday Adewara. The wedding takes place at the Living Faith Worldwide (a.k.a. Winners Chapel), New Jerusalem, Gaa Imam, Ilorin, by 10.00a.m. Reception follows immediately at Circular Hotel, off Unity Road, Ilorn.

A wedding notice made available to Unilorin Bulletin indicated that an engagement ceremony will take place on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Senior Staff Quarters Open Field, University of Ilorin, Permanent Site, Ilorin, by 2.00p.m. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

QS Jimoh's daughter weds

he daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abdulrahman Toyin Jimoh, a Chief Quatity Surveyor at the Physical Planning Unit, Miss Balqees Funmilayo Jimoh, will this Saturday (December 5, 2015) tie the nuptial knots with her heart-throb, Mr. Thoib Adekunle Usman. The Nikkah takes place at Gaa-Akanbi L. G. E. A. Primary School, Opposite Suite RIA Hotels, Pipeline Road, Ilorin, by 10.00a.m. Reception follows immediately at the same venue. A wedding notice made available to Unilorin Bulletin indicated that the Nikkah will be preceded on the same day by Walimat at Alhaji Jimoh and Munirat Memorial Mosque, 17, NNPC Pipeline Road, beside Suite RIA Hotels, Pipeline Road, Ilorin, by 8.00a.m. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

Sijuade thanks Unilorites

r. S. A. Sijuade of the Department of Mathematics has expressed appreciation to members of the University of Ilorin community who attended the wedding of his daughter held on November 20, 2015 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chaplaincy,

University of Ilorin. In a statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin, Mr. Sijuade prayed Almighty God to bless everybody abundantly.

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 20TH TO 26TH NOVEMBER , 2015

RECEIPTS Academic Transcript Scroll Order of Proceeding Academic Gown Student I.D. Card Clinic Registration Change of Course Form T/Shirt Hostel Accommodation Staff I D Card Convocation payment Overpayment Postgraduate School fees Undergraduate Acceptance payment Fitness Centre Unilorin Property Management Board (UPMB) Bandwidth and Student Union Charges PC Tablet,Bandwidth and Starter Pack Open Thesis UndergraduatePh.D School Charges Total Receipts for the period PAYMENT S: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Henri Hentaj Nig Ltd Construction of 600 Seater Lecture Theatre for Faculty of Agric Cert 08 Tunfos Venture Nig Ltd Rehabilitati on of former MBA School at Sabo oke cert 01 CRETOFIT Concept Limited Supply of furniture to Unilorin Clinical Assessment centre Certified System Limited Payment for Additional work on Construction of Security Gate House Weststar Associates Limited Payment for Repair of Caio Giro Bus AL-Babson Printing Press Payment for printing of letter headed papers for VCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Office Azzima Company Nig Ltd Supply of 50Nos three seater metal chair at CBT Hall 1,2,3&4 Azzima Company Nig Ltd Supply of 50 nos three seater metal chair at faculty of Social sciences cert 01 Solamid Nig Ltd Construction of Library at College of Health Sciences cert 03 Allahu Lateef Nig Ltd Construction of water pipe newwork cert 03 O.T. Olaegbon Nig Ltd Furnishing of Block 9 flat 3 Senior Staff Qtrs Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Electricity bill for November 2015 OTHER PAYMENTS: Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Purchase Advances Various TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

AMOUNT 233,000.00 8,300.00 14,300.00 12,500.00 18,400.00 15,000.00 30,000.00 5,700.00 34,027,000.00 1,000.00 245,700.00 4,750.00 315,900.00 20,000.00 24,000.00 77,000.00 18,914,000.00 9,745,500.00 82,344,650.00 ? 146,056,700 .00

2,279,105.11 1,707,764.15 5,225,677.09 579,128.74 213,969.00 170,000.00 8,557,500.00 4,278,750.00 16,677,744.96 8,391,293.87 1,819,125.00 11,566,616.47 7,668,965.00 603,760.00 21,735.00 ? 69,761,134.39

Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

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Ø The text of the 31st Convocation Lecture of the University of Ilorin, delivered by Prof. Jacob Kehinde Olupona, of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University, USA has been published (“Education reform and nation building in Nigeria” The Guardian, Friday, November 20, 2015 pp 56 and 57; See also, The Guardian, Tuesday, November 24, 2015, p.47) Ø While speaking at the end of the monthly keep fit exercise for members of staff of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Pharmacist Lanre Alege, has advised Nigerians to always eat healthy and increase their exercise. (“387 million people are diabetic worldwidePharmacist”, The Herald, Sunday, November 22, 2015, p.4) Ø In an advertorial, the University of Ilorin, has invited qualified candidates to apply for admission to the pre-degree programme in Arts, Arts Education, Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Science and Social Science Education for 2015/2016 academic session. (“Advertisement of Remedial Programme for 2015/2016 Session”, Daily Trust, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.61; See also, “Advertisement of Remedial Programme for 2015/2016 Session”, The Herald, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.68; “Advertisement of Remedial Programme for 2015/2016 Session”, The Punch, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.66) Ø A lecturer in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Mr. Oluwawapelumi Adeyemi, has set a record at the University of Leeds, UK, where he had the honour of being the first PhD. Student to deliver a lecture in the institution. (“Unilorin don shines at Leeds Varsity”, The Herald, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.16) Ø A photograph of the Kwara State First Lady, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, exchanging pleasantries with the Provost, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Johnson, has been published. (National Pilot, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.18) Ø While speaking at the launching of the LEAH Cancer Club, University of Ilorin, the Kwara State First Lady, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has stated that the LEAH foundation will soon establish a breast and cervical cancer hospital in the state. (“LEAH Cancer Hospital underway-Kwara First Lady”, National Pilot, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.18) Ø In an interview, the Coordinator of the Drone

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Team, University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem of the Department of Chemical Engineering, has stated that drones can be deployed to monitor examinations in future. (“UNILORIN to deploy drones for exams monitoring”, National Pilot, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.19; See also, “UNILORIN to deploy drones for exams monitoring”, Kwara Arise, Monday, November 23, 2015, p.5) 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 recent recommendation for revamping the educational sector in the country which was made at the 31st National Conference of the Nigeria English Studies Association (NESA), held at the Federal University, Lokoja. (''A recommendation for revamping education”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, November 24, 2015, p.26) Ø In his column “RENAISSANCE”, the Director Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on the photographs of the former minister of petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison Madueke, which was released recently by a newspaper. (“Diezani's photo life's vanity”, Newswatch Times, Wednesday, November 25, 2015, Back page) Ø The Students’ Union of the University of Ilorin, has recently held its maiden Leadership Training Summit, with the theme “Redefining Students Leadership in the 21st century”. (“Day Unilorin SUG held maiden leadership summit”, Daily Trust, Wednesday, November 25, 2015, p.28) Ø An opinion article written by Prof. Poju Akinyanju of the Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin, has been published. (“A 200-bump ride to Nsukka”, The Punch, Thursday, November 26, 2015, p.25) Ø The Parent Teachers Association (PTA), University of Ilorin Secondary School has recently donated a Toyota Bus to the School. (“Parents donate bus to UNILORIN Sec School”, National Pilot, Thursday, November 26, 2015, p.8) Ø While speaking at the annual public lecture of Liberty Chambers of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has stated that the institution is very proud and delighted with

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the achievements of the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad. (“Unilorin VC eulogises Kwara Speaker's political, academic achievements”, The Herald, Friday, November 27, 2015, p.4) Ø While delivering a paper at a One-Day Mandatory Continuing Professional Development workshop organised by the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Kwara State branch, Dr. Mubarak Adekilekun of the Department of Business Law, University of Ilorin, has disclosed that the Federal Government needs about $10 billion annually to revamp the ailing infrastructures in the country.

(“Nigeria need $10b to fix ailing infrastructure annually-Unilorin don”, The Herald, Friday, November 27, 2015, p.7) Ø While speaking at the launching of the LEAH Cancer Club, organised by the Student's Union of the University of Ilorin, the Kwara State First Lady, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, has called on the tertiary institutions in the country to encourage their female students to undertake breast and cervical cancer screening. (“UNILORIN, LEAH foundation synergise to fight cancer”, Nigerian Pilot, Thursday, November 26, 2015, p.49)

Ilorin Business School holds 1 Public Lecture

he Ilorin Business School, University of Ilorin, will hold its 1st Public Lecture this Thursday (December 3, 2015) at the Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin by 10.00a.m. The title of the lecture is “Developing Nigeria Universities through Industrial Collaborations”. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin disclosed that the Guest Lecturer is Prof. G. A. Aderounmu of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, who is also the National President of the Nigerian

Computer Society. The statement added that the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), will be the Chairman and Chief Host of the occasion while the Managing Director, LUBCON, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, is the Special Guest of Honour. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

Unilorin hosts URSI-NG 6th annual conference

he International Union of Radio Science (URSING) will hold its 6th National Annual Conference at the University of Ilorin this Thursday (November 3, 2015) at the University Auditorium by 10.00 a.m.The theme of the Conference is “Space Weather, Communication Systems and National Security”. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin disclosed that the Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Abuja, Prof. Umaru Dambatta, is the Keynote Speaker at the Conference that has Prof. L. B. Kolawole of the

Redeemers' University, Ede, Osun State, and Prof. I. E. Owolabi of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, as Guest Speakers. The statement added that the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), will be the Chief Host of the occasion while the President, URSI-NG, who is also the Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. I. A. Adimula, is the Host. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

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AWAU's confab, Unilorin's swagger

he third annual conference of the Association of West Africa Universities (AWAU), formed at the University of Ilorin, was held last week between November 22 and 26 at the Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja, a university mentored by the better by far University. The theme of the conference was as thought-provoking as it was pungent: “Turbulence in University Education in West Africa: Quality, Mentorship and Access”. Apart from drawing participants from 11 countries, which are Benin Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo and Turkey, it also attracted the participation of the crème-de-lacrème of the education stakeholders. The roll call was intimidating, showing the quality of the organisational acumen of the body. The Vice-Chairman is our amiable ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), and the Secretary-General is our dynamic immediate past ViceChancellor, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede (OFR). The opening ceremony last Monday was chaired by the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, represented by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, and keynote speakers included former Olusegun Obasanjo, ably represented by Prof. Peter Okebukola; former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, our own highly esteemed Prof. C. N. B. Tagoe. Ministers, Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, former Ministers of Education from Chad and Togo, the Secretary Generals of the Association of African Universities (AAU) and Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) as well as the Executive Secretaries and representatives of NUC, NBTE, TEFFund, ECOWAS, among others, all graced the event. What was interesting throughout the entire conference was the regularity of reference to the University of Ilorin, the University many Vice-Chancellors openly declared they were looking up to. And the University of Ilorin too has swagger, let's say the truth. Everybody drank Unilorin Water, over 1,200 bottles of which were readily available to the participants. I could see how several dignitaries were admiring the bottles. Then, the Marco Polo bus and its Coaster companion, emblazoned with the name of the University, criss-crossed Abuja taking dignitaries to their hotels and elsewhere. Everywhere, it was Unilorin! Those of us from the University could not but feel proud because the feeling was electrifying, i.e. standing out among 256 West African

universities. I remember the recent online controversy generated by the graduates of the University of llorin who had this swagger all around them at the NYSC orientation camps. Some went to the camps with their ID cards and of course everyone wore the branded shirts on which the names of the graduands were inscribed. The bone of contention was the innocuous statement, “If you are not a student or alumnus of the better by far university, do yourself good by having one as a friend!” On the camps, graduates of the University told their colleagues of how they graduated within record time, how they would not rush home for their convocation and they showcased their state-of-the-art certificates immune to forgery. Then, they displayed their transcripts to graduates of other universities who might not even see their certificates in the next five years. So, they started to attract envy and bashing on social media by those who wished they were like them! At the conference, even presentations were not complete without some reference to the University and Mr Kehinde Olalusi, that vibrant young lecturer, dazzled the distinguished audience with his presentation, “Academic Mentoring and not Tormenting: A Discourse on Staff and Students of the Performing Arts Department, Unilorin”. It was simply superlative as another plus for the University that trained the don. Thumps up, Kenny! I think Unilorin, its students, alumni and staff have all the bragging rights because the University remains the one to beat in Nigeria, with accolades showered on it from all sides at all inter-university and international events. Nigeria today has 141 universities (40 Federal, 40 State and 61 Private) and 40 years after its establishment, the better by far University is the most recognisable. Little wonder it is the toast of all. The Unilorin's touch of excellence is everywhere and what is important is to keep the flag flying as the University is doing. I appreciate the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, for taking me along to participate in the conference and commend the Secretariat under the former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oloyede, for a well-organised event. Two amazons of the University of Ilorin, the Director of the Centre for Research Develoment and In-house Training (CREDIT), Prof. Temidayo Oladiji, who administered the conference with élan, and the Director of the Linguistic Immersion Centre, Dr Elisabeth De Campos, who was the English-French translator, also added panache to one of the most successful conferences I have ever attended, where I also did my own little bit.

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