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Why education standard is falling - Unilorin Chancellor

In This Edition Don gives tips for healthy marriage p.4 If you are not online, you are not alive - Adedimeji p.5 th Olaoye delivers 160 Inaugural Lecture p.5 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8 Unilorin branch seeks Alumni's reorganisation p.8 The Alma Mater: Unilorin: A meteoric rise at 40 p.12

HRH Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman

By Fatima Abubakre

he Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and Emir of Katsina, Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has attributed the falling standard of education in the country to the failure of the primary school system, which, according to him, “is the bedrock of every other educational system”.

Dr. Usman, who stated this in an interview with Unilorin Bulletin, also bemoaned the lack of adequate infrastructure required for teaching and learning, lamenting that the “quality of our primary education has been destroyed completely.” (Contd. on page 3)

Unilorin management commended on oil palm, Jatropha plantations By Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale former Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Prof. Job Olutimeyin Atteh, has commended the management of the University for embarking on the oil palm and Jatropha plantations, saying this will facilitate more developmental projects on the campus. Prof. Atteh, who gave the commendation while featuring on 'Oro to n lo', a popular Yoruba programme on Unilorin 89.3 FM penultimate Tuesday (October 27, 2015), noted that such initiatives could also enhance the chance of the University being ranked among the best in the world. The don, who is also the Chairman of the Oil Palm Plantation Committee, expressed the belief that within the next three years, the palm trees would be ready for harvesting, adding that this will be of immense benefits to the people of Kwara State and the nation at large. (Contd. on page 4)

Prof. Atteh 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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SHOTS FROM THE 40

ANNIVERSARY/31

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (right), and the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama

The Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi (right) and the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama

The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah (left), and another visiting Vice-Chancellor

CONVOCATION CEREMONIES

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal (right) and the Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Musbau Akanji (left), and another visiting Vice-Chancellor

Officials of the Unilorin Alumni Association, with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N.Y.S. Ijaiya, cutting the anniversary cake during the Alumni Dinner

Members of the Unilorin 89.3 FM crew that gave live coverage to the convocation ceremony Other media men at the Press Gallery

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Emir of Katsina says no to constitutional role for monarchs The royal father, who was installed the Chancellor of the University of Ilorin at the just concluded 31st Convocation ceremony of the institution, said, “Primary school education is the foundation and it must be very strong; we need to have a very sound foundation on which we build the nation's educational superstructure. It will be good to have a very sound primary education because it is the basic.” He stated further, “When you go to a classroom you see about 300, even 500 pupils. How can you teach effectively under that condition? This is a crowd. I did my primary school in Dutsin-ma and we were just 30 in a class. While I was a District Head, I did a blue print on that. Among the point I raised was the need to have adequate accommodation for the pupils and to limit the number of students per class.” The Chancellor called for greater commitment by those charged with the responsibility of imparting knowledge through qualitative teaching. He canvassed the enactment of a “law that a person has to be at least an NCE holder, a graduate or Diploma holder before he/she could be employed to teach in our public schools.” Dr. Usman described as unacceptable a situation “where you have wives of directors, permanent secretary and what have you who don't know how to teach but are only there just collect salary”, pointing out that, “When the late Umaru Yar 'Adua was the Governor of Katsina State, we were allowed to interview some people who applied to teach in our primary schools. But unfortunately, the first person we interviewed couldn't spell black board! This shows that such person lacks the background. And people like this flood the nation's education system.” The royal father, who was also conferred with the Doctor of Laws (LL.D) Honoris Causa by the University of Ilorin during the convocation, further revealed that he had already written a memo to the new Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari on the issue, expressing confidence in the ability of the Government to “correct all the anomalies in the entire system including the educational system.” Expressing support for President Muhammadu Buhari's effort at tackling the scourge of corruption in the country, the Emir said, “I am happy that the entire world is behind Nigeria in this crusade to rid the country of corruption so that we can be counted once again among the countries to be reckoned with. I pray that the government will succeed in this mission.”

The Chancellor took exception to the agitation in some quarters for constitutional roles for traditional rulers in the country, saying, “When some senior Emirs met and a communiqué was to be issued to canvass for specific roles for traditional rulers, I specifically said my signature would not be there, because I don't advise traditional rulers to be in the constitution. Let's remain the way we are now. I specifically advocate we remain the way we are”. The Emir of Katsina opined that “when you see traditional rulers in the constitution, a governor or whoever is not in good terms with the Emir can withhold what is due the community and along the way, they may instigate the community against the Emir. So, I don't think it is good for us. We are in Allah's constitution that is the Holy Quran. If we remain the way we are now, God will assist us. If we agree to go into the man-made constitution, it can jeopardize our system. So, I don't' believe in the call for constitutional role for traditional rulers”, he stressed. According to him, “You don't have to put it in the constitution before the job could be done; it just needs a circular from the government detailing the Emirs to do this and that. It is as simple as that. We are doing it already”, he observed. The royal father said, “When you go into my palace now, you will see a lot of people there. I sit down there and arbitrate between my people. All Katsina people are always here. Even from Lagos, Jos, Port Harcourt etc, you will see people coming to my palace soliciting for arbitration on debt issues, land matters etc”, maintaining that, “nobody has asked me to do this. But I know it is my duty and nobody will stop me. I don't discriminate here and I don't take any nonsense from anybody. You are here to obey the rules and regulations of the government and the traditions of the community. I don't discriminate.” “When you see me talking with a Christian, you will think that I am a Christian, when you see me talking with any other sect, the Izala sect, the Tariqa sect, and so on, you will feel I am one of them. I relate with everybody equally. When I am relating with an Igbo, you will not know the difference between us. That is why Katsina is tagged the most peaceful community in the entire federation. So, whoever is in Katsina, I see them as my own and treat them equally and that is why Katsina is one of the most peaceful places in the country”, he noted.

Renewal of Appointment Name Dr. R.A. Shehu

Department Health Promotion & Environmental Health Education

Appointment Acting Head

Effective Date October 21, 2015

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Atteh advocates ‘Back-to-land’ policy (Contd. from front page) Pointing out that Jatropha can be a viable alternative to crude oil, Prof. Atteh urged the Federal Government to divert the attention currently being paid to crude oil to the large scale cultivation of Jatropha. The Canadian-trained Professor made a case for the integration of agriculture into the school curriculum from primary school to university level in order to inculcate the art of cultivation and self-reliance in Nigerian youths. According to Prof. Atteh, “agriculture is the largest employer of labour in Nigeria and unless we go back to it, Nigerians would continue to wallow in scarcity of basic needs”. The don added that the numerous food items that are being imported to the country are not needed if government and its citizens really give agriculture the priority attention it deserves. Prof. Atteh, however, disclosed that the management of the University of Ilorin has put all machineries in motion to partner the National Youth

Service Corps (NYSC) and other national and international agencies to give incentives to all students of the Faculties of Agriculture in the country's universities, saying that this would ensure that they put into practice what they had learnt. The Agric expert also disclosed that the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Ilorin has been producing different products ranging from honey, jatropha cream and jell, highbred seedling and crops and many more. Meanwhile, Prof. Atteh, who is the Chairman of the Ceremonials Committee that organised the just concluded Unilorin 31st convocation ceremonies, seized the opportunity to appreciate all stakeholders who have contributed in one way or the other to the success of the programme. He also commended the University administration on the efforts that brought about the feat, adding that the University of Ilorin would continue to play a leading role in Nigeria and in Africa.

Don gives tips for healthy marriage By Fatima Abubakre

he Ag. Head of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat Abdulbaqi, has enjoined couples to establish a healthy communication technique in order to have healthy marriages. Dr. Abdulbaqi, who is also the National President (Amirah) of The Criterion (Al-Furqan), a group of Muslim women in business and the professions, gave the advice in a lecture she delivered at a forum organised by The Criterion in Ilorin recently. The don pointed out that the majority of failed marriages in our society today are due to poor communication, saying, “Husbands and wives should communicate. It is better to deal with problems early and honestly than to let them pile up until an explosion occurs.” She also advised, “Don't bring up past problems once they have been solved”, noting that “if your spouse doesn't want to be with you all the time, it does not imply absence of love; he might want to be alone to think about his problems, read or just relax. Admit your mistakes, excuse your spouse's mistakes easily, and never go to bed angry with each other.” The Amirah observed that the “divorce rate among Muslims is on the increase because values are

placed on physical appearance, materialistic mentality and affluence, over and above character, religious convictions and attitudes”. She, however, maintained that “building a happy home has very little or nothing to do with the amount of money one has, physical beauty or the prestige of one's job. Rather, it has to do with one's commitment to Allah, one's willingness to follow the guidance of Allah, one's commitment to do righteousness even in difficult situations.” Dr. Abdulbaqi stressed the importance of humility, sacrifice, empathy, love, understanding, forgiveness and hard work. She said, “Complaining about your spouse's physical appearance can be a recipe for disaster. Many of us are more polite, kind and patient with others than our spouses. We vent the anger of our worst times like when we are tired or frustrated after a hard day or bad day at the office on our spouses rather than discussing and sharing this potential time-bomb.” Admitting that “there is no perfect relationship anywhere”, the don urged couples to eat together as a family as much as possible, while enjoining them to desist from allowing selfishness to characterise their sexual relationship. According to her, “marriage is like a plant; you must always water it to keep it alive.”

2014/2015 Staff Development Award Recipient Mr. E.C. Amaechi

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Institution where tenable Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

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If you are not online, you are not alive - Adedimeji By Mustafa Abubakar

igerians have been called upon to explore the vast opportunities that the internet provides for positive entrepreneurship purposes. The Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr Mahfouz Adedimeji, made the call penultimate weekend while delivering a lecture at the 2015 Digital Entrepreneurship Summit organised by the Institute of Corporate Administrators at Kwara Hotel, Ilorin. In the lecture, entitled “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the Digital Economy: A Communicative Approach”, the don, who is also a Fellow of the Institute, disclosed that at the end of last year, at least 67,101,452 Nigerians were active internet users, citing the 2015 Internet Live Statistics. He added that the internet penetration of many Nigerians, despite the “digital divide” between the developed and the developing worlds, will continue to increase and the transition of many activities online provides abundant opportunities for people with entrepreneurship spirit. He also noted that being alive in the 21st century is being online and he charged everyone to maintain online presence, a simple test of which is to Google one's name. While defining an entrepreneur as someone who is able to look at the environment, identify opportunities to improve that environment, marshal resources and implement action to maximise those opportunities, Dr. Adedimeji said that opportunities abound where there are needs. He noted that as long as life exists, human needs will remain. He cited Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs to illustrate how physiological needs (air, water, food, clothing, shelter) and others like safety, love/belonging, esteem and self-actualisation will provide opportunities for those who provide such services. The guest lecturer, who is also a prolific columnist with a number of newspapers and periodicals, said that the fact that more than 60 million Nigerians including many graduates are unemployed is a failure of innovation and ability to think out of the box. He then illustrated innovative thinking with the story of three

Hindu brothers who inherited 17 cows that were to be distributed in fractions and how a suggested extra cow borrowed made the distribution easy ultimately, with the extra cow returned to the owner. According to the don, graduates are not employed because of such factors as fixation on getting white collar jobs, not wanting to start small, desiring to work with one's certificate, not skills; considering formal employment as the goal of higher education, lack of innovation and innovative thinking, dearth of entrepreneurship spirit, low self-esteem and undue comparison. He canvassed being unreasonable in the “Age of Unreason”, a book he said Charles Handy wrote in 1989, while quoting George Bernard Shaw that a reasonable man adapts himself to the world while an unreasonable man persists in adapting the world to himself. In other words, he said, an unreasonable person is a stranger and blessed are the strangers. The guest lecturer, who is also a Fulbright scholar, said that e-commerce, e-business, bulk sms marketing, online magazines, newspapers and newsletters, blogging, social media consultancy, virtual assistantship, graphic design, website creation, among others, are what any graduate with good communication skills can do with high returns. He emphasised the significance of communication skills in the digital economy while urging the audience to improve on their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through which they can receive and produce information, the engine and driver of the digital economy. The high points of the occasion, which was facilitated by Mr. John Arunsi, included the induction and investiture of new Fellows, Members and Associate Members. Some of the Fellows inducted included the Registrar of the Kwara State University, Pastor M. O. Salami; the Director of the Technical and Entrepreneurial Centre, University of Ilorin, Dr. Umar Gunu; and the Admission Officer of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Mansur Alfanla.

Olaoye delivers 160th Inaugural Lecture

he 160 Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ilorin holds this Thursday (November 12, 2015) at the University Auditorium, beginning from 5.00p.m. The lecturer is Prof. Gbadebo Olaoye of the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture.

The title of the lecture, which holds under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), is “Plant Breeding for Survival of Mankind.” Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

Prof. Olaoye

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Student Affairs Unit Students with Various Disciplinary Actions The following students are scheduled to appear before the Students Disciplinary Committee on Monday, November 9, 2015 in the former Faculty of Arts Boardroom by 12.00 noon. S/N 1.

MATRIC. NO. 11/55ED038

NAME ALI-ISOLA, Toyeeb (3rdInvitation) (2 cases) OLUSHOLA, Oluwatoni Joseph (2nd Invitation) ADEDOKUN, Adebayo Micheal (2nd Invitation)

DEPARTMENT Physics

ALLEGATION Misconduct

14/30GC097

Electrical Engineering

Misconduct

12/25PB006

Science Education(Chemistry)

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SALAU, Luqman Olateju (2nd Invitation) OGUNDIPE, Zaccheaus (2nd Invitation) SAIDU, Babatunde Isiaq RUFAI, Hadiza Oluwadamilola

Sociology

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Physics

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10/25OE076 13/77JE073

Educational Management Psychology

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Psychology Sociology Quantity Surveying

Misconduct Misconduct Misconduct

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AMUSA, Olawale Rasheed ATOLAGBE, Ayodele Sheyi FOLORUNSHO, Temitope Abdulganiy OBANIYI, Kayode Rapheal ISIAKA, Silifa

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Student Affairs Unit NYSC Pre-Mobilization Briefing for all Final Year Students The NYSC pre-mobilization briefing for all final year students has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the University Auditorium by 10.00 a.m. All final year students are expected to attend the programme, which is meant to acquaint them with

the new NYSC mobilization policy. Signed Mrs. K.W. Sallee Deputy Registrar

Registry Office Technology Seminar Committee The next in the series of Registry Office Technology Seminar for Secretaries will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11.00 a.m in the Auditorium

Basement of the University. Signed O.A. Ohworisi

ACTU Weekly “ACTU” means Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit. It is the official representative body of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, hence the term: UNILORIN ACTU ●The worst disease in the world today is Corruption And there is a cure: Transparency! ● ACTU “Code of Ethics and Corruption Prevention Guide” forms part of the accountability structure of the University of Ilorin, and provides direction to staff and

students on a wide range of moral and ethical issues. ● The University of Ilorin is committed to the promotion of a culture of sound moral and ethical behaviour, as well as encouraging the reporting of corrupt practices, breaches of the law and various matters detrimental to the University and its reputation. ● The University of Ilorin, with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, expects everyone to recognise his/her rights and responsibilities, as well as the rights and responsibilities of other members of the community.

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Registry Directorate of Human Resources Re: Establishment of Resident Labour Desk in the Federal Ministry of Education by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity

he University Administration has received circulars reference numbers NUC/ES/B8/VOL/61/51 and th FME/PS/752/VOL.1/181 dated 11 August, 2015 and th 27 July, 2015 respectively on the above subject with the information that a Resident Labour Desk has been established in the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the circulars, the Resident Labour Desk is to provide first-line Professional service on Labour issues that will lead to the reduction in the number of trade disputes while ensuring industrial harmony in the Educational Sector. The Resident Labour Desk Officer is Mrs. G. I. Ogbifo and her office is on the first floor podium of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja. The duties of the officer are as follows: i. Assist through Mediation and Conciliation in the reduction of the number of trade disputes reported to the Ministry of Labour and Productivity Headquarters; ii. Advocacy, Sensitisation and awareness creation of the importance of the Rule of Law in Industrial Relations Practice and the need to follow established procedures and institutions in the settlement of trade disputes;

iii. Nipping in the bud any looming crisis; iv. Monitoring Industrial Relations trends in the various Ministries and Parastatals; v. Assist in the reduction of the unnecessary incessant strikes with increase in man hours and low productivity in such critical sectors of the economy; vi. Maintenance of the process of Social Dialogue between Management and Workers where burning issues are discussed and negotiated to reach consensus following establish and tested procedures; vii. Ensuring free flow of communications and capacity building for Trade Union officials and Management Staff in MDAs. In view of the above, members of the University Community are hereby urged to avail themselves of the first-line professional advice on labour issues with a view to ensuring industrial harmony in the educational sector in general and the University Community in particular. Signed E. D. Obafemi Registrar

University Library Tips on Access to Library Resources 1. Show your School Identity Card or Course Registration Form (Freshers) to the Porter at the Library entrance. 2. Switch on any of the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Computers located on the ground floor and follow the “guide” on the Screen. 3. Type either title, author, subject or ISBN to search for books of your choice. 4. For a displayed book, copy the Author, Title and Call (Location) Number. 5. Proceed to the Shelves to locate and retrieve books of your choice already arranged by call (Location) Numbers from the Left to the Right

hand side. 6. Proceed to the Circulation Desk on the ground floor with the books you want to borrow. 7. Show your School Identity Card to the Library Assistant and fill out Slips on the books you intend to borrow. 8. Reference books cannot be borrowed for use outside the Library. 9. Borrowed books must be returned to the Circulation Desk on or before the due date stamped on them. Signed Dr. J. O. Omoniyi University Librarian

Open Ph.D Thesis Defence S/No

Name

OMOKANYE, Babatunde Sikiru

Faculty/Depart ment Plant Biology

Title

Date & Time

Venue

“Biosystematics Studies of the Genus Chlorophytum Ker-Gawl in the and Savanna Regions of Nigeria”

Monday 9th November, 2015.

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 30TH OCTOBER TO 5TH NOVEMBER , 2015

RECEIPTS Academic Transcript Scroll Order of Proceeding Academic Gown Student I.D. Card Clinic Registration Change of Course Form Post Graduate School Fees Contractor Registration Undergraduate Acceptance fee Fitness Centre Unilorin Property Management Board (UPMB) Bandwidth and Student Union Charges PC Tablet Bandwidth and Starter Pack Undergraduates School Fee Total Receipts for the Period

AMOUNT 2,196,000.00 11,300.00 15,050.00 10,500.00 14,400.00 8,500.00 15,000.00 332,175.00 7,000.00 8,800,000.00 17,000.00 33,000.00 3,836,000.00 20,878,000.00 3,491,950.00 ? 39,665,875.00

PAYMENTS:

Open Ph.D Thesis PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS:

NIL

OTHER PAYMENTS: Various Purchase Advances

DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Various

3,127,335.00 60,000.00

TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

? 3,187,335.00

Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

Unilorin branch seeks Alumni's reorganisation By Mustafa Abubakar

he University of Ilorin Branch of the Unilorin Alumni Association has called for full reorganisation of the Association as a major stakeholder in its activities. The Chairman of the Branch, Prof. B. L. Adeleke, who made the call last Thursday (November 5, 2015) at the Congress of the Association held at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), affirmed that no one can be more passionate about the Association's plight than members of the branch. “The branch, as a matter of urgency, wishes to state categorically that the sidelining of the branch in the scheme of things is enough and hereby demand for full reorganization as major stakeholder in the activities of the

Association. No one can be more passionate about the association's plight than members of the branch.” Meanwhile, the National Congress of the Association will hold this Friday (November 13, 2015). A statement by the National Secretary, Dr. L. A. Yahaya, disclosed that delegates from the Association’s branches all over the country will attend the Congress, which holds at the Main Auditorium beginning from 10.00am. The statement added that the Congress will be rounded off on Saturday (November, 14, 2015) with the election of new national officers to run the affairs of the Association.

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Name Adeloye, Esther F. Adebara, Alao K. Agboola, Segun O. Agaja, Samuel B. Akinpelu, Oyelayo E. Afolabi, Joseph K. Bello, Abubakar Owa, Joke Arinde, Tayo S . Aremu, Olusola I. Abubakre, Samiat O. Iranloye, Titus A . Ojehomon, Vivian T . Oyinloye, Mulikat T. Olayemi, Titilayo D. Olayaki, Luqman A. Osagbemi, Ebunoluwa O. Abidoye, Amudalat M. Akinsola, Wasiu A .

Office/Unit/Dept./Faculty Unilorin Staff School Physical Planning Unit Directorate of Corporate Affairs Surgery Central Workshop:Engineering Paediatric and Child Health Med. Educ. Res. Unit Centre for International Education Performing Arts Pharmaceutical Microbiology Linguistics and Nigerian Languages Pharmaceutical Microbiology Agric Economics and Farm Management Unilorin Staff School (Upper Basic School.) Microbiology Physiology Centre for Business School Works: Civil/Building Works: Works/Maint. Office

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I demand for your immediate response. I demand your immediate response. Promotion is a major issue bordering staff here. Promotion is a major issue bothering staff here. What I want to discuss with you bothers on punctuality. What I want to discuss with you borders on punctuality.

& SLEEP Get adequate rest daily. Don't deprive yourself of sleep for extended period of time. ILL? If you're on medication for an illness, ensure that you follow the course all the way through.

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Three warriors went for hungry battle in the Atlantic Ocean. The first warrior jumped into the ocean and his arm on cloth floated on the water. The second warrior jumped into the ocean to check what was going on and nobody saw him again and the third did the same thing by entering the ocean leaving his legs outside and brought out the first two warriors to fill the hunger fields. WHO ARE THESE WARRIORS? Gari, sugar and spoon

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Ø Professor Olufemi Taiwo of the Department of Economics, University of Ilorin, has said that the country’s present economic challenges require proactive measure to tackle. (“Dons Recommend Proactive, Homegrown Measures to Stablise the Economy” The Guardian, Sunday, November 1, 2015, p.24 ) Ø Professor Hassan Saliu of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, has urged the leadership of the ruling All Progressive Party (APC) to initiate a political solution to the crises that engulfed the National Assembly. (“N/A crisis: Don asks APC to reconcile Saraki, others”, The Herald, Monday, November 2, 2015, pp.1-2) Ø The Kwara State Badminton Veterans Association team has defeated the University of Ilorin veteran's badminton team 5-0 in a friendly match (“Kwara badminton veterans beat Unilorin veterans 5-0”, The Herald, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.23) Ø The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, has confirmed that a 200 level student of the Department of Social Science Education of the institution, Michael Onikeku Atunde, was reported to have drowned on Saturday. (“Anxiety at UNILORIN over student's whereabouts”, The Nation, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.7; See also, “UNILORIN varsity student goes missing”, Vanguard, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.6; “Fear in UNILORIN as 200-Level student goes missing”, National Pilot, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.4; “Death: UNILORIN Student Drowns in River”, Leadership, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.29; “Tension at UNILORIN over Missing 200 Level Student”, Thisday, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.8; “UNILORIN student drowns in varsity river”, The Punch, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 2015, p.5) Ø A photograph of a Doctoral graduand of the University of Ilorin, Dr. Adelodun S. S, his wife st and his friends shortly after the 31 convocation of the institution, has been published. (“The Herald, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.20) Ø While featuring on a radio programme on Raypower 106 FM, Prof. Hassan Saliu of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, has urged the Kwara State government to be more transparent in handling the state’s finances. (“Unpaid salaries update: KWSG urged to be transparent on state finances”, Kwara Arise, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.2) Ø A full text of a paper delivered by Prof. Hassan

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Saliu of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, on the 77th Birthday of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi CFR, held at his palace recently has been published. (“Celebrating the quintessential Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi at 77”, Kwara Arise, Monday, November 2, 2015, pp.12, 13, 14-15) Ø A photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the President of Ghana, His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, at Ilorin International Airport after the 31 st convocation/40 th anniversary of the institution, has been published. (Leadership, Monday, November 2, 2015, p.10) Ø The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, has disclosed that the remains of the 200 level student of the Department of Social Science Education of the institution, Michael Onikeku Atunde, who was reported to have drowned on Saturday has been recovered. (“Remains of drowned UNILORIN student recovered”, Vanguard, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.7; See also, “Body of drowned Unilorin student recovered”, National Mirror, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.49; “DEATH: Body of drowned UNILORIN student found”, Leadership, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.29; “Remains of missing UNILORIN student found in river”, Thisday, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.12; “Unilorin commiserates with family of drowned student”, Nigerian Pilot, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.24; “Mourning as divers recover drowned Unilorin student”, The Herald, Wednesday, November 4, 2015, p.8) Ø Professor Claudius Daramola of the University of Ilorin is among the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. (“Stakeholder await who emerges education minister”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, pp.19-21) Ø Habeebulah Morakinyo of the University of Ilorin, has written on the second edition of the annual oratorycompetition organised by Brain Builders International for secondary school students. (“UNILORIN student sharpens pupils’ skills in oratoty contest”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.23)

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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 2015 Digital Entrepreneurship Summit organised by the Institute of Corporate Administration, where he spoke on “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the Digital Economy: A Communicative Approach”, as guest lecturer. (''Be unreasonable!”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.26) A delegation from the Alabama Agriculture and Ø Mechanical University, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, has held an interactive session with members of staff of the University of Ilorin as a way of strengthening the already established Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions (”Unilorin, Alabama varsity move to strengthen collaboration”, Nigerian Pilot , Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.36) Ø A columnist, Dele Sobowale, has felicitated with the University of Ilorin on its 31st convocation/ 40th anniversary ceremony. (“University of Ilorin @ 40: A Tribute”, Vanguard, Thursday, November 5, 2015, p.26) Ø A 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 (“Soyinka canvasses use of dance to advance democracy”, Nigerian Pilot, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, p.42) Ø A news analysis on the just concluded 40th anniversary of the University of Ilorin has been published (“Unilorin: Beyond 40 years of existence, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, November 4, 2015, pp24 & 26) Ø The University of Ilorin has honoured 15 members of staff in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the progress and development of the institution during the 2014/2015 academic session (“15 Unilorin staff get 2015 Merit Awards, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, November 4, 2015, p.24) Ø In its drive towards academic excellence, the management of Ibrahim 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.

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(“IBB varsity to understudy Unilorin for improved performance”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, November 4, 2015, p.25) Ø The University of Ilorin Alumni Association is to hold its congress on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the institution’s Main Auditorium. (“UNILORIN Alumni Association holds congress”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, November 5, 2015, p.14) Ø A 300 level student of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Habeebulah Morakinyo, has written on the recent cleaning exercise at an illegal dump site in Ilorin, organised by Brain Builders International organization and We Are M. A. D. Initiative. (“UNILORIN students clear illegal dump site in Kwara”, Nigeria Tribune, Thursday, November 5, 2015, p.23; See also, “Youths clean-up community in Kwara”, National Mirror, Thursday, November 5, 2015, p.25) st Ø While delivering his address at the 31 convocation/40th anniversary of the University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has urged graduates to be skillful and innovative. (“VC urges students to acquire skills”, Daily Trust, November 5, 2015, p.45) Ø The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin Chapter, Dr. Abdulrasheed Adeoye, has disclosed that his members have pledged to donate one per cent of their November salary to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East. (“Unilorin ASUU to support IDPs with fund”, The Herald, Friday, November 6, 2015, p.6) Ø The Coordinator of the Education Right Campaign (ERC) has lauded the University of Ilorin, for releasing the certificates of two exstudents withheld 16 years ago. (“UNILORIN releases 2 certificates after 16 years of legal battle”, National Mirror, Friday, November 6, 2015, 12) Ø In his column, ''RENAISSANCE'', the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has alleged that the get-rich syndrome has held the society hostage, while saying that the implication of it is the high rates of crime and social crises bedeviling the country. (“Money makes man mad”, Newswatch Times, Friday, November 6, 2015, Back page)

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Unilorin: A meteoric rise at 40

n 1975, the Federal Military Government of Nigeria established seven universities in Calabar, Ilorin, Jos, Kano, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt and Sokoto. The rationale for this step, as stated in the Third National Development Plan, was to create more opportunities for the increasing university education needs of Nigerians and to contribute to the training of the high-level manpower required by the increasingly expanding Nigerian economy. Forty years after, the University of Ilorin has shot up like a meteor from the relative obscurity of the past and emerged a leading university in Africa. Apart from being noted for academic excellence, as evident in the laurels that its staff, students and alumni continue to receive in all walks of life, it is also well known for peace, stability and development. These factors, among others, have made the University a cynosure of all eyes and the most admired university by admission applicants in Nigeria as the records of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) last year and this year show. The acclaimed better by far University had a very successful double celebration two weeks ago. As we all know, the University marked its 40th year anniversary and organised st the 31 convocation ceremonies. For the first time in the recent history of universities in Nigeria, two Presidents were in a University: our own President Muhammadu Buhari, who was ably represented by no less a personality than the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. David Babachir Lawal, and the Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama. While President Buhari commissioned some 22 projects executed by the University during the 2014/2015 session, President Mahama eloquently delivered a thoughtprovoking Anniversary Lecture on “Africa's Agenda 2063: Ending Poverty and Ensuring Prosperity in Africa” on the Founder's Day (i.e. October 23). The lecture drew a spontaneous standing ovation as the President x-rayed Africa beginning with the critical situation of things 40 years ago when Unilorin was born. The occasion also included the unveiling of a commemorative book, “University of Ilorin at 40: The Soaring Eagle.” Before the day, one of Nigeria's best known intellectuals, Prof. Jacob Kehinde Olupona of Harvard University, delivered his well-acclaimed Convocation Lecture, “Education Reform and Nation-building in Nigeria”. It was as if the flow should not stop! A pace setter and trail blazer at 40, the University of Ilorin has aptly demonstrated the nexus between peace and development. Better still, the University has amplified the notion that the relationship between peace and development is

symbiotic: where there is peace, there is development and development itself engenders peace. Having not experienced academic disruption for the past 15 years, a rarity in the Nigerian public university system, the progress the University has witnessed is phenomenal, apart from the many firsts that it can showcase. It pioneered Computer-Based Testing (CBT), which JAMB and other universities have now adopted, and it is the first Nigerian university to be ranked among Africa's best 20, which was achieved in 2011. In 2014, Unilorin became the first Nigerian university to be ranked within the best 2000 since ranking began th nd when it was ranked 20 in Africa and 1,842 in the world. Beyond virtual ranking, when the results of the institutional accreditation exercise, conducted by the regulatory National Universities Commission (NUC), was released in 2012, it was natural that the University of Ilorin is one of the two universities with an A+ accreditation status. In a similar vein, when President Muhammadu Buhari submitted his ministerial nominees recently, the name of the University is also one of the two represented, with the University of Ibadan, its parent university, being the other. Prof. C. O. Daramola, who has now been duly cleared, is of the University of Ilorin. Being a University with the largest land mass in Nigeria, it appears the University was destined to be at the top from inception. The University has been blessed with generations of visionary, committed and hardworking ViceChancellors and other principal officers who have all left indelible footprints on the sands of time. As we reflect on a fortnight ago that all roads led to the University of Ilorin for the 40th anniversary and 31st convocation ceremonies, this column still congratulates the new Chancellor, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji (Dr) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman; the Pro-Chancellor, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Obi Chukwuma Okonjo; the ViceChancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali; and the entire University community on the auspicious occasion of Unilorin at 40. For all those who participated in the ceremonies, everything was a remarkable experience that will remain evergreen in the hearts of all for a long time ago. As I wrote in my "Phantasmagoria" column of "Unilorin Watch" newspaper, being a giant at 40, Unilorin has redefined excellence and success, a reference point for all Nigerian universities. May the University continue to soar in the sky as it dazzles and surpasses the stars up there in the galaxy of global universities! Happy 40th anniversary in arrears, people!

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