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Unilorin won't compromise its 'better-by-far' status – Ambali By Fatima Abubakre he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has said that the institution would not be involved in any move that is capable of threatening the existing peace on the campus or undermining the University's better-by-far status. Prof. Ambali stated this last Wednesday (April 20, 2016) at a press briefing following the unsuccessful attempt by some people to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere on the University campus through the installation of a factional executive council for the local branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Vice-Chancellor, who maintained that the management would not succumb to any approach that could truncate the University's 16 years of uninterrupted academic stability, stressed that “it is on record that the only University in Nigeria that has enjoyed a stable academic calendar is University of Ilorin and we will not allow anything to threaten that stability.” (Contd. on page 3)

The Country Representative of the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), Ambassador Bakare Luqman, decorating the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, with a Ghanaian attire after presenting him with the Nelson Mandela Award last Wednesday

'Plot to install factional ASUU exco has failed' By Fatimah Abubakre

he Chairman of the University of Ilorin Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Usman Adebimpe Raheem, has said that the plot by a group of people to install a factional executive council for the Union last Wednesday (April 20, 2016) has failed woefully. Speaking with newsmen at the Union secretariat after the abortive plot, Dr Raheem said that the plotters were not members of the University of Ilorin academic community, “but people from other campuses around the South-west, who wanted to impose on us, in a commando style, an executive of an 11-man congress, over and above the congregation of 1,538 lecturers of this University.” (Contd. on page 4)

Ambali, Unilorin bag Commonwealth awards

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By Olusegun Mokuolu

Grants critical to postgraduate research — VC VC, others pay condolence visit to late Oladele's family Unilorin inducts new medical doctors Thursday Centre for Ilorin Studies holds rd 3 Biennial Conference Science students shine at Unilorin maiden Quranic contest Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest The Alma Mater: Seven success secrets EDITORIAL BOARD

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he Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) has honoured the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), with the “Nelson Mandela Most Revered African Patriot Award of Excellence” just as it presented the University with the “Most Performing Institution Award”. CYC is the official

representative voice of the more than 1.2 billion young people in the Commonwealth countries and it was established in 2013 with the support of the Commonwealth Secretariat's Youth Programme. It was endorsed by the Commonwealth Heads of Government at their biennial summit in Sri Lanka as an “autonomous, youth-led” organisation. ( Contd. on page 4)

Dr. L. A. Azeez (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. M. A. Adedimeji, Dr. (Mrs.) F. R. Aliyu -Ibrahim, Dr. (Mrs.) R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary)

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Dignitaries at the maiden Quran Recitation Competition organised by the University of Ilorin Muslim Community recently

The Director of Laboratory to Product (LABTOP) Centre, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem (left), presenting the prizes won by the Unilorin contingents to the recent Nigerian Universities Research and Development Fair (NURESDEF)to the Vice-Chancellor last Monday

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The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem (left), presenting the prize to one of the winners at the maiden Quran Recitation Competition

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), commiserating with the widow of the late Prof Felix Oladele, Mrs. Grace Oladele (right), during a condolence visit by the University management to Prof. Oladele's house last Monday

Members of the new Executive Council of the Unilorin Postgraduate Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association (POGSASS) with Principal Officers and some senior University officials during the POGSASS leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visit to the Vice-Chancellor last Monday

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‘We will resist any threat to our stability’ Prof. Ambali said, “I know that an election took place about two months ago by the local Unilorin ASUU; so this one now coming is strange and I'm awaiting the official information from those that are involved. I have been saying it is a union matter. I am the chief executive of the University, and all staff are my responsibility either academic, or non-academic. Everybody is welcomed on board to participate in what is going on either as an individual or as friends who have the same philosophy with the management in order to take the University of Ilorin to higher level.” The Vice-Chancellor, who stated that his doors were always open for dialogue and mediation, recalled that some national leaders of ASUU came to the University about one and half years ago. Prof. Ambali said, “They came in and I gave them audience, where they tabled their proposition in their effort to integrate the Unilorin ASUU and I gave them all the necessary attention and assistance. I told them in good faith that if you want to integrate Unilorin ASUU, I will advise you to meet all the stakeholders in ASUU and we gave them a good platform to do that and I think, unfortunately, they didn't come up with a decision that people deemed fair. It was not very fair because we all know in a democracy that the minority will have their say but the majority will have their way. They came up with conditions that were not all encompassing; there were two groups, there is one that is made up of 11 people and then you have the majority on the other hand. Where you want to integrate, everybody should be made to feel that their position is well articulated, but, unfortunately, where you intend to support minority over majority, then there are bound to be concerns and that is how that effort ended.” T h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r , however, stressed that “the door is still open up till now and once we come up with a very sound mind and not wanting to overrule the majority,

and let sanity prevail, let commonsense be maintained and then as long as the 16 years of peace on campus is not threatened, then we are ready to help all of us be on the same page. But this is an academic environment, it is very hard for all of us to be on the same page, but we can try and bring them closer. So, diverse views are always welcomed as expected on campus, because of the various schools of thought that exist here but that shouldn't threaten the peace that we have enjoyed over the last few years.” Prof. Ambali said, “If you look at the profile of all those that came here, they are people that have problems on their various campuses and they want to now bring their problem to the University of Ilorin that has enjoyed peace over the last 16 years. It is on record, and everywhere we go, as a team of Vice-Chancellors from all universities, we have met quite a number of 'Who is Who' in Nigeria and they have all advised them to please borrow a leaf from Unilorin for the sake of our children because what is happening in other universities is unwelcome, unacademic. That they should look at what Ilorin is doing and replicate it on their various campuses. That is a challenge to most of them and that is another challenge even to the umbrella organisation. “As I said, I am not a unionist, I am just the leader of Unilorin team trying to create a conducive atmosphere for academic exercise, none of them can come and beat their chests that they have had stable academic calendar on their campuses, I know all the universities, I know all the Vice-Chancellors, we meet, we compare notes, even Professors in some of those universities do send their children to the University of Ilorin, begging us to give them admission. So, I want a clear and honest statement; that is where we can talk and be on the same page.” T h e U n i l o r i n Vi c e Chancellor, who stated that the relationship between the union on campus and the management has

remained cordial, said when he assumed office, he had pledged to leave the institution better than he met it. He pointed out that there have been tremendous developments in the areas of infrastructure, staff training and development, introduction of new programmes and Faculties for the overall benefit of the system. While noting that Unilorin has been the most subscribed University in the last three years, Prof. Ambali further disclosed that the University has put in place an enabling environment to support investment. He disclosed that the University was about to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with an American-Canadian firm on solar power generation that would not only be useful to the University but also to the country as a whole. He said, “Doing things the way it used to be done 20 years back is like turning the hand of the clock backward and Nigeria has had enough of that kind of approach. If we have to compare ourselves with the first world, if we have to be among the top universities in the world, we don't engage ourselves in all this kind of derailing approaches.” “I have been told several times that we here at the University of Ilorin are the people saving the face of education in Nigeria, we are the people rescuing and improving the image of education in Nigeria, if anybody wants to challenge that and abort that effort then that person is left with his conscience.” “Anything that will make life meaningful, consistent, comfortable for academic pursuit of students and research pursuit of our staff, I'm all for it irrespective of who is bringing it. But if we have to be thinking of the way we use to do things 20 years ago, we are not going to get to anywhere and education in this country will be threatened further… So let's refocus our attention. Don't let us take the institution to 20 years back because we have come so far and that is why we are better by far”, the ViceChancellor advised.

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‘We are not against reintegration, but...’ (Contd. from front page) According to him, “Those people that came here are not my colleagues. They are people from outside of this University parading themselves as representatives of the national executive council of ASUU”. The ASUU Chairman confirmed that indeed there were talks between the national leadership of the body and the local branch which started during the tenure of his immediate predecessor in office, Prof. Abdulrasheed Adeoye, on modalities for reintegrating the University of Ilorin into the national ASUU. He said, “We made them realise that we are not averse to joining the national but that we need to approach issues systematically. If you recall, the University of Ilorin, following the 2001 crisis, had been suspended by

the national ASUU and has been sanctioned for 15 years. Very prominent members of ASUU of this University have been expelled by the national ASUU. And there are seven court cases that has emanated from this crisis. We were of the opinion that to be able to discuss with clear mind with each other, these court cases have to be withdrawn; we have two, they have five. We were ready to withdraw our own, let them cause their own to be withdrawn. They should lift the sanction; they should lift the expulsion on our elders because there are very little discussions that will take place without the involvement of those critical elders in this University. But the last meeting we had with the zonal coordinator, he promised he was going to take the discussions and the conditions we have given to the national and we are expecting the outcome of that and the next thing we heard was that election was going to

hold at the University of Ilorin on the 20th of April. “To us, it sounded strange because ASUU is an organisation of intellectuals. There is no other o rg a n i s a t i o n , w i t h o u t b e i n g immodest, that can parade the quality and the quantity of intellectuals ASUU parades. We don't expect that they should be found wanting thinking that in a University that has been on suspension for 15 years, election should be the first thing. In a University that has endured sanction for 15 years, election should not be the first thing. In any case, it is not strange to us because it is the usual commando approach that they are known for. They have done this in 2001, it failed, they have done it some other time, it failed and there are good indications that this latest one is going to fail”, Dr. Raheem maintained.

‘Ambali, a golden fish with impeccable records’ (Contd. from front page ) Presenting the awards to Prof. Ambali in his office last Wednesday (April 20, 2016), the Country Representative of CYC, Ambassador Bakare Luqman, explained that the organisation pays keen attention to public office holders who have made the society better through their various endeavours. Ambassador Luqman said, “Through the years, the organisation has been observing the way public office holders have been discharging their duties in the bid to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of their respective communities so that they could be identified, recognised and encouraged to do more”. The CYC Country Representative described Prof. Ambali as “a golden fish with impeccable records, visionary leadership and a lover of the African youth”. He said, “The award recipient has won the heart of the African youths by his conduct and credentials

as a distinguished leader, dogged administrator, bastion of hope and a statesman per excellence”. Ambassador Luqman disclosed that the award to Prof. Ambali was unanimously agreed upon at the organisation's national executive council meeting held at the University of Ghana, Legon. In his response, Prof. Ambali expressed his appreciation to the organisation, noting that their effort is highly commendable. The Vice-Chancellor said, “I thank you for nominating me. I thank the University for the opportunity to serve. I thank the staff for their dedication that has made these awards possible and for keeping the consistent academic calendar”. Prof. Ambali also thanked the students of the University of Ilorin for imbibing the training they are receiving in the University and for being law-abiding, adding that academic excellence, character moulding, and clear vision are the traits of the students.

The Vice-Chancellor then commended the efforts of the CYC members who have travelled from different parts of the world to present the award to him. Members of the CYC team that came to present the award included Ibiwoye Olawale, Yusuf Gbemisola, Jerome John, Ahmed Coulibaly and Helen Avideme. The Vice-Chancellor was joined at the award presentation ceremony by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel O l a t u n j i ; t h e R e g i s t r a r, M r. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti and Mr. K. K. Babamale; and the Protocol Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. S. O. Agboola.

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Grants critical to postgraduate research ---VC By Olusegun Mokuolu he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has reiterated the importance of research grants to the success of postgraduate research, noting that the Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT) was established to, among other things, assist postgraduate students to secure research grants. Prof. Ambali made this submission last Monday (April 18, 2016) while receiving the members of the Executive Council of the Postgraduate Student Association (POGSASS) who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. The Vice-Chancellor advised the postgraduate students to “interact with CREDIT to learn how to source for fund and learn skill for writing for research grant”. He congratulated the new POGSASS Executive Committee members on their successful election, underscoring the importance of the election because it was done through the e-voting platform of the University. Advising the students to forge a lifelong relationship with their supervisors, Prof. Ambali told them to see their supervisors as their guardians, fathers and mentors. He also admonished them to confide in their Deans, promising that the University would assist them to succeed. The Vice-Chancellor said that postgraduate students are critical to the development of the University

as they assist in generating the muchneeded data, citing the example of the postgraduate students that participated in the University of Ilorin drone project. Prof. Ambali also counselled the postgraduate students to interact with the Centre for Entrepreneurship to acquire skills that would make them employers of labour rather than job seekers after their studies. Earlier in his remarks, the President of POGSASS, Comrade Muritala A. Ridwan, explained that the purpose of their visit was to appreciate the Vice-Chancellor for all he has done for the postgraduate community as a whole and the blessings his tenure has brought to the University. Comrade Ridwan said, “We thank you for the friendly and enabling atmosphere you created for our study and the election that brought us to office, the befitting offices you allocated to us as secretariat and very many other things you have done and those you promised to do for our association”. The POGSASS President promised that his administration would provide “an all-inclusive, accessible, responsive and responsible leadership with transparency, accountability and constitutionality”, adding that programmes such as academic seminar, international conference, capacity building and the upgrade of the Association's journal to a national journal are in the pipeline. Other members of the

POGSASS Executive Council that visited the Vice-Chancellor included Akinsanya O. Damilola, Vice President; Audu Rabiu Omeiza, Journal Director; Jolayemi O. Matthew, Treasurer; Ilesanmi O. Sade, Financial Secretary; Abubakar T. Abdulrasheed, Speaker and Oloyede M. Olalekan, Sport Director. Others were Olaniyi O. Bashir, Social Director; Awotunde O. Isaac, PRO; Olusola Y. Tosin, Senate Clerk; Babatunde D. Ezekiel, Deputy Speaker; and Oyewo T. Adeniyi, Welfare Director. The Vice-Chancellor was joined to receive the visitors by the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Dean of Postgraduate School, Prof. B. O. Badmus; the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. A. E. Talabi and the Director of CREDIT, Prof. B. S. Alabi. Others were the Director of Works, Engr. Mobolaji Sanni; the Director, Physical Planning Unit; Engr. Ademola Adesiyun; the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the ViceChancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, Mr. K. K. Babamale and Ms. Funke Hudson, as well as the Protocol Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. S. O. Agboola.

27th Registry Seminar holds Wednesday th The 27 edition of the Registry Seminar Series will hold this Wednesday (April 27, 2016) at the Basement of the University Auditorium by 11.00a.m. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin

by the Secretary, Registry Seminar Committee, Mr. M. O. Adewuyi, urged all concerned to attend punctually.

Religions Dept. holds 3rd Annual Lecture The Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, will hold its Third Annual Departmental Lecture this Thursday (April 28, 2016) at the Main Auditorium by 11.00a.m. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin indicated that the Guest Lecturer will be Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, the Araba of Osogbo, the Chief Host will be

the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), while the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. A. S. Abdussalam, is the Host. Members of the University Community and the general public are cordially invited.

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VC, others pay condolence visit to late Oladele's family By Olusegun Mokuolu he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has described the late former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation) of the University, Prof. Felix Oladele, as a positive and forth coming man who is being greatly missed by him and the entire University community. Prof. Ambali stated this last Monday (April 18, 2016) when he led members of the University's management team on a condolence visit to the widow, Mrs. Grace Feyisayo Oladele, and children of the late Professor of Plant Biology whose remains were committed to mother earth penultimate Saturday (April 16, 2016). The Vice-Chancellor said, “After serving as Deputy ViceChancellor, the late Prof. Oladele still sent me notes whenever he saw anything that could be helpful. He moves freely without grudges against anyone and had the University at heart. Prof. Oladele contributed positively to the University. The STEP-B project is one of his many achievements and testaments of his resolve to succeed”. Prof. Ambali thanked Mrs. Oladele for creating a conducive

atmosphere in the home that allowed the late don to function effectively outside the home, noting that Prof. Oladele “took good care of his family and that he lives on”. The Vice-Chancellor said that the unscheduled visit was to appreciate what the late former Deputy Vice-Chancellor meant to the University. He stressed that every human being is just waiting for their time to die, adding that we can only pray to be doing good when death comes. Also in his remarks, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, noted that Prof. Oladele's death was not a shock to the family alone but to the entire University of Ilorin, adding that the crowd that attended the Funeral Discourse at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses that Saturday shows the high esteem that members of the University community held the late Prof. Oladele. Prof. Olatunji said, “We miss an important colleague who has contributed his own quota. The ViceChancellor is here to show his love, respect and to show that we are with you. We pray God to comfort you. Great things will come your way”. Responding on behalf of the

Oladele family, Mr. David Oginni thanked the Vice-Chancellor and members of his management team for the visit, saying that “it is really a great privilege to have the entire management of the University come to comfort the family”. Mr. Oginni, who was the best man at the late Prof. Oladele's wedding in 1981, described the late Professor as a selfless man that lived everyday of his life as the last day, adding, “We thank God for his life”. With the Vice-Chancellor on the condolence visit were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem; the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Director, CREDIT, Prof. B. S. Alabi; the Director of Works, Engr. Mobolaji Sanni; the Director, Physical Planning Unit, Engr. Ademola Adesiyun; the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the ViceChancellor's Office; Mr. A. Sayuti, Mr. K. K. Babamale, and the Protocol Officer to the ViceChancellor, Mr. S. O. Agboola.

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Professional Initiation and Admission Ceremony for the Batch B 2016 Medical Graduands of the University of Ilorin will hold this Thursday (April 28, 2016) at the University Auditorium, Main Campus.

A statement by the College Secretary, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Dr. B. S. Adisa, indicated that the ceremony holds under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, while the Provost, College of

Health Sciences, Prof. ’Wahab B. R. Johnson, will be the Chief Host. It will start by 9.00a.m. Members of the University Community and the general public are cordially invited.

Centre for Ilorin Studies holds 3rd Biennial Conference The Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS), University of Ilorin, will hold its Third Biennial National Conference on May 3, 2016 at the Auditorium beginning from 10.00 a.m. A statement signed by the Director of the Centre, Prof. Z. I. Oseni, and made available to Unilorin Bulletin, indicated that the

Conference, themed “The SocioEconomic Development of Ilorin Emirate Since the 20th Century” will be chaired by a former Minister of State for Education, Alhaji Saka Saadu, while the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), is the Chief Host. The statement added that

Alhaji Adisa Logun will deliver the keynote address while the pioneer Director of the Centre, Prof. A. G. A. S. Oladosu, will present the lead paper. Members of the University Community and the general public are cordially invited.

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Science students shine at Unilorin maiden Quranic contest By Mustafa Abubakar our Science students of the University of Ilorin were among those who performed brilliantly at the maiden Quran Recitation Competition organised by the University of Ilorin Muslim Community penultimate weekend (April 16 and 18, 2016). The event took place at the main Auditorium of the University of Ilorin with 64 participants comprising 44 males and 20 females. Announcing the result on behalf of the judges, a member of the Planning Committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, stated that Rahmatallah A b d u l Wa h a b E l e s i n o f t h e Department of Medicine , Isiaq Idris of the Department of Religions and Sodiq Abdulfatah Olabanji of the Department of Chemistry emerged as the overall winners in the First, Second and Third categories respectively. Also, Hajarah Imam Fulani of the Department of Islamic Studies, Abolarin Salim of the Department of Computer Science and

AbdurRahman Abdulrazzaq Akano of the Department of Plant Biology emerged the second overall winners in the First, Second and Third categories respectively. Marufah Odetundun of the Department of Medicine, Ridwanullah Adewumi Bamgbade of the Department of Geography, and Abdulhameed Ahmad Al-Katibi of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine also proved their Quranic recitation prowess by emerging as the third overall winners in the First, Second and Third categories respectively. In his lecture, entitled “The Position of and Opposition to AlQur'an: Implications for Muslim Children Education”, the Guest Speaker, Dr. Hamzat I. Abdulraheem of the Department of Languages and Literary Studies, Kwara State University, Malete, said that the importance of Quran recitation cannot be over-emphasized especially considering the level of distortion made on it by certain classes as well as its implication on

the children. Dr. Abdulraheem said, “Since the advent of Islam there have been a lot of plots against the Qur'an. This is an attempt by individuals to compose words like Qur'an as was the Musalimat al-Kaddahb who claimed to be Prophet of God and that he was even receiving revelations like Qur'an from God”. He added that “similar plots continue till today and some websites have even been developed to imitate the Qur'an which may be confusing to those who are not very familiar with Qur'an especially those who cannot grasp its meaning.” Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the occasion and the Dean, Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Prof. B. L. Yusuf, said that the importance of excelling in the recitation of the Holy Quran also include its understanding, reflecting on it and applying it in all human endeavours.

UITH Chapel of Christ marks 5th anniversary By Tajudeen Babamale

he Chapel of Christ the Healer (CCTH) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has marked its th 5 anniversary and dedication of the Chapel. The celebration, which took place penultimate Saturday (April 16, 2016) at the Church premises, attracted a large turnout of believers from home and abroad. Speaking with the Unilorin Bulletin shortly after the service, the Chaplain of the Church, Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu, described the occasion as a very memorable one to the members of the University community. He said as a Christian community they were grateful that they have been able to bring the

church to a level where they could dedicate it and the location to God. Prof. Mokuolu also explained that the Chapel is expected to help the students and workers to imbibe the excellence of Christ in their study and work output. He said, “We want it to be a platform where we could minister to the needs of patients that are on admission and their relatives so that the fact that they are on admission should not preclude them from having a place to worship”. According to Prof. Mokuolu, the Chapel would be used “to advance the overall wellbeing of the hospital in the real sense of us being light and salt within any community where we find ourselves”.

Earlier in his message, entitled, “You are the Temple of God”, the Guest Minister and General Overseer of World Evangelical Bible International Church, Prophet Samsom Ayorinde, urged Christians to trust and believe in God. The Priest, who commended the idea of the venue of the church prayed for the continued progress of UITH, the staff and students of the University of Ilorin as well as the University management. On his part, the Chief Medical Director of UITH, Prof A.W.O. Olatinwo, congratulated the members of the University community especially the staff and students of the UITH on the achievement of the chapel.

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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 15th April to 21st April , 2016 RECEIPTS Staff I.D. Card Postgraduate Tution fee Academic Gown Others Order of Proceeding Remedial School Fee Charges Fitness Scroll Student I.D. Card T/Shirt Folder Admin Overpayment Clinical Registration Hire of Unilorin Property Change of Course Form Verification of Result Transcript Unilorin Property Management Board Late Screening Boarded Property Tender fees Contractor Registration Total Receipts for the Period PAYMENTS: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Cotad Nig Ltd Maintenance of Lawn & Ground Zone 9 Azzima Company Nig Ltd Supply of Furniture & Air Conditioners Nobel Power Nigeria Ltd Supply of Electric to College of Health Science Cert 03 Essence Construction Ltd Rehabilitation of Lecture Theatre 2 Cert 04 Intek Engineering Limited Consultancy fees on Construction of Laboratory for Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science Esgab Ventures Limited Construction of 300 seater Lecture hall cert 07 Bliss Centre Catering Services OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Abdulmumin Bilquees A Staff Development Award Unilorin Guest House Catering Services Unilorin Guest House Catering Services TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

AMOUNT 700.00 123,750.00 14,250.00 1,850.00 22,000.00 97,450.00 23,000.00 13,500.00 3,600.00 4,200.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 37,250.00 10,500.00 24,000.00 450,000.00 1,000.00 86,000.00 18,000.00 3,000.00 25,500.00 130,000.00 59,000.00 ? 1,153,550.00

2,371,257.00 1,519,845.60 1,462,575.76 2,944,197.48 499,425.73 2,042,357.88 616,939.00 763,375.00 11,203,064.95 270,000.00 269,500.00 536,520.00 ? 24,499,058.40

Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar 11-15 Sept 2016

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Name Johnson, Jimmy J. Bodunde, Charles A. Sanni, Abosede A . Babalola, Seyi A. Raji, Monsurat O. Adegboyega, Kolawole L. Musa, Medinat I. Ibiyeye, Adeyemi E. Labiran, Oluwaseun O. Oyeyiola, Ganiyu P. Opayemi, Aderemi S. Panu, Abosede S. Garuba, Lateef A. Oladiji, Adenike T. Tijani, Inuwa M. Sa'adu, Ganiyu E. Oluseye, Kamaldeen A. Oyeniyi, Michael O. Akinwale, Ayobami A. Ogunsanwo, Olufemi Fatoye, Rapheal O.

Office/Unit/Department/Faculty Security Division English Physiology Biochemistry Registry Registry Registry Water Resources & Environment Engineering Computer Engineering Microbiology Psychology Registry Educational Technology Centre Bio Chemistry Security Division Physical Planning Unit Physiotherapy Bursary Performing Arts Geology and Mineral Sciences Bursary

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

The raining season is here with us. The rainy season is here with us. My sister delivered a baby boy recently. My sister was delivered of a baby boy recently. Don’t shout, I am hearing you. Don’t shout, I can hear you. Wait for me, I am coming (while you are actually going away). Wait for me, I will be right back.

& Avoid unnecessary use of antacids Be cautious of popping the heartburn pills indiscriminately. Calcium containing antacids cause constipation and magnesium containing ones cause diarrhoea. Antacids also interfere with absorption of certain drugs such as tetracycline. Use antacids only when necessary. Watch your lifestyle and food habits. Avoid eating spicy foods, a major cause for acid built up.

LAUGH LINES

Grass Eaters A rich man was in his new limousine when he saw a man eating grass by the roadside. He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. “Why are you eating grass ?” he asked the man. “I don't have any money for food,” the poor man replied.“Oh, please come to my house!” “But sir, I have a wife and four children…” “Bring them along!” Akpors said. They all climbed into the limousine. As they were going, the poor fellow said : “Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us in.” The rich man replied, “No, you don't understand. The grass at my house is over five feet tall it will be enough for all of your family members.

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Ø In an interview with ournalists, the ViceChancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has expressed the readiness of his institution to admit more students in the next academic session, provided the National Universities Commission (NUC), grant approval to increase its admission quota. (“Unilorin plans to raise admission level”, Seven Days, Thursday, April 14, 2016, p.3) Ø The Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has reacted to the recent calls by Provosts of Colleges of Medicine in some Universities to increase the course duration of medical students. (“UITH Boss Opposes 11-Year Course Duration for Medical Students”, The Guardian, Sunday, April 17, 2016, p.5) Ø While answering question from newsmen in Ilorin, a lecturer at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Biola Adimula, has urged the Federal Government not to spare anyone in its ongoing war against corruption. (“Spare no one in anti-graft war, Don Tells FG”, Leadership Newspaper online, Sunday, April 17, 2016) Ø Daily Trust newspaper has featured a special publication on the 40th anniversary of the University of Ilorin. (“40th years on: Unilorin is truly better”, Daily Trust, Sunday, April 16, 2016, pp.V, VI-VII) Ø A personality interview with an alumnus of the University of Ilorin, Annes Anaekwe who is also a Nollywood actress, has been published (“People think actresses can't be loyal to their husbands – Annes Anaekwe”, National Mirror, Sunday, April 17, 2016) Ø In an advertorial, the Postgraduate School of the University of Ilorin, has invited qualified candidates to apply for admission into various Postgraduate degree programmes in the 2016/2017 academic session of the institution. Public (“Admissions into Postgraduate Programmes in the 2016/2017 Academic Session”, The Herald, Monday, April 18, 2016, p.7; See also, “Admissions into Postgraduate Programmes in the 2016/2017 Academic Session”, The Guardian, Monday, April 18, 2016, p.52; “Admissions into Postgraduate Programmes in the 2016/2017 Academic Session”, Leadership, Monday, April 18, 2016, p.8) Ø While speaking at the monthly keep fit programme for members of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Mr. Lanre Alege, has

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urged those having multiple sexual partners to desist from such an act. (“Over one million sexually transmitted infections are acquired daily-Alege”, The Herald, Monday, April 18, 2016, p.6) Ø As part of its social responsibilities to the host community, the Director, Institute of Education (IOE), University of Ilorin, Prof. Mudashiru Yusuf, has disclosed that the Institute has concluded plan to provide free adult education programme and counseling services to the host community. (“Unilorin to offer free adult education to host community”, The Herald, Monday, April 18, 2016, p.16; See also, “UNILORIN plans free adult education for host community”, National Pilot, Monday, April 18, 2016, p.19) Ø While on courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, the Director of Research at the National Identity Management Commission, Engr. Emmanuel Ogungbe, has expressed the readiness of the Commission to collaborate with theUniversityin the area of data capture software development. (“NIMC to partner Unilorin on data-capture software development”, Peoples Daily, Tuesday, April 18, 2016, p.12; See also, “Commission to collaborate with Unilorin”, The Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, p.5; “NIMC to partner UNILORIN on software development”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.21) Ø In his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on three lessons that aid teaching and learning while advising his readers not to cheat in life. (''Three stories”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, April 19, 2016, p.36) Ø Members of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital chapter have protested against the alleged plans of the hospital management to Notice privatise and commercialise services at the diagnostic section of the hospital. (“UITH staff kick against privatisation of diagnostic section”, Daily Trust, Tuesday, April 19, 2016, p.36; See also, “UITH workers on sitdown strike”, The Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, p.6; “UITH workers embark on sit-down strike over plan to privatise services”, Leadership, Tuesday, April 19, 2016, p.10; “UITH health workers protest against privatization”, The Nation , Monday,

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April 18, 2016, p.21) Ø A photograph of the Members of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital chapter, protesting against the privatisation of diagnostic section of the hospital, has been captured. (Daily Trust, Tuesday, April 19, 2016, p.36) Ø While responding to question from media men, Prof. Adetayo Talabi of the Department of Human Kinetics, University of Ilorin, has urged Nigerians to always avoid dehydration and overdressing during the humid weather. (“Don advises people not to over-dress in humid weather”, The Herald, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, p.7) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has commended the Ghanian University for partnering with his institution in its UG-Pan African Doctoral Academy (UG-PADA) programme, while receiving a two-man delegation from the University of Ghana, Legon Boundary Accra in his office. (“V.C commends University of Ghana”, The Nation Online, Monday, April 18, 2016) Ø While reacting on the alleged plan by some external members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to invade the University of Ilorin and conduct election for the local chapter, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that his institution has in the past 16 years enjoyed peace and stable academic calendar, while saying that Nigerians would resist any move to challenge the peace which the University has been enjoying. (“UNILORIN: Tension as plot to elect ASUU

faction exco foiled”, National Pilot, Thursday, April 21, 2016, pp.1-3; See also, “ASUU: Crisis looms at Unilorin over election of factional exco”, Daily Trust, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.8; “Unilorin inaugurates factional ASUU exco”, The Guardian, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.8; “Crisis rocks UNILORIN ASUU”, New Telegraph, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.43; “Tension in Unilorin over move to install factional ASUU exco”, Thisday, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.11; “Tension at UNILORIN over plot to elect another ASUU exco”, Leadership, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.10) Ø While speaking in an advocacy programme organised by the Brain Builders International Organisation, the Ag. Head, Derpartment of Mass Communication, Dr. Saudat AbdulBaqi, has condemned in totality the way females see themselves as being inferior to their male counterparts. (“Group tasks gov't on SDGs implementation”, National Mirror, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.25) Ø A newspaper columnist, Mr. Billy Adedamola, has appreciated the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, for his support over the recent demise of his mother in-law. (“Appreciation”, National Pilot, Thursday, April 21, 2016, p.6) Ø In a newspaper publication, an Afro-pop sensational singer Jimoh Taofiq Adeniyi Aka Praiztige, has appreciated the University of Ilorin Radio (Unilorin Fm 89.3), for hyping his music and aiding him to get a large fan base to enhance success in his music career. (“Praiztige's Glory receives accolades”, The Herald, Friday, April 22, 2016, p.12)

Open Ph.D Thesis Defence S/No 1.

Name ABDULLAHI, Adam

Faculty/Department Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies

Date & Time Tuesday, 26 th April, 2016

ABDULLAHI, Kutashi Balogun

Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies

10.00a.m. Wednesday, 27 th April, 2016

ABDULSALAM, Suleiman Bolakale

Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies

9.00a.m. Wednesday, 27 th April, 2016

ISHOLA, Tajudeen Odebode

Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies

12 noon Monday, 9 th May, 2016

Venue Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies Academic Board Room. Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies Academic Board Room.

Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies Academic Board Room.

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Seven success secrets

here is no controversy about the goal of every human endeavour, it is to attain success. Everyone wants to be successful in school, in business, in politics, and ultimately in life. The overarching motivation behind our toils is to be successful. Everybody wants success in life; nobody wants failure. However, what constitutes success varies from one person to another. Ask an average Nigerian, to be successful is to make a good grade, get a good job, have a good spouse, live in a good apartment, own good cars – everything good. To many people, being successful is being famous, rich and powerful. It is the crave for success that leads some people into crime. It is the same misplaced zeal that make misguided students to engage in examination malpractice. It is normal for students, especially those of a better by far University like ours, to dream big and aim high. But it is important that they understand what success actually stands for in order not to derail. I just saw a clip on how the quest to be “successful” led some young Nigerians to an Asian country where they ended up in the hangman's noose. Bill Cosby was said to have remarked that he did not know the secret of success but the secret of failure was trying to please everybody. Yet, the secrets of success are not rocket science; they can be found in "success" itself, if you ask me. Therefore, we can say S.U.C.C.E.S.S. entails seven things or secrets, each represented by a letter. This process is known as acronymy in morphology. The first success secret is Sincerity of intention. You want to be rich – for what reason? Is it to help the needy, assist the poor, empower the people or to contribute to human development? Is it to oppress others, exert revenge and boast to the world you have “arrived”? Your actions are judged by your intention. To be successful, be sincere. Then comes the second letter, “U”, which represents Understanding the purpose of life. The purpose of life is to serve – God and humanity. This understanding would make one appreciate that success is service to others. Just as we have many students in school without knowing the purpose of their education, many people live today without understanding the purpose of life. This is unfortunate. The third letter represents Contentment. Without

contentment, one is prone to a life of worry, anxiety and sadness. The principle here is to put in one's best in every endeavour and be contended with one's portion. Not everyone will own a private jet, for example. As Rajinikanth once said, “Whether you have a Maruti or a BMW, the road remains the same. Whether you travel economy or business class, the destination doesn't change. Whether you have a Titan or a Rolex, the time is the same. Whether you have an Apple Samsung or a Lava, people who call you remain the same. There is nothing wrong dreaming a luxurious life. What needs to be taken care of is to not let the need become greed. This is because needs can always be met but greed can never be fulfilled.” The fourth letter stands for Consciousness of God. This consciousness manifests in character. It is character that clears the way for those that have it. It is character that makes one to pick the petal and drop the metal in every situation. Good character engenders consciousness of God; bad character entails closeness to the devil. Who are you closer to? The fifth letter is Excellence. You have to excel to succeed. A student who wants to succeed in life must begin by excelling in his studies. The same thing is applicable to an artisan. To succeed, he must be excellent in his craft such that people would seek him. Even if good grades do not automatically lead to success in life, they are closer to success than bad grades. Be the best in your class if you can. Besides, success is a function of Sacrifice. All successful people sacrifice something to be where they are. To be a successful student has a cost and that is to avoid distractions. To be a successful leader, every student is also a leader as everyone is a shepard, you will not be thinking about your long throat and your immediate family, you will be thinking about people. Lastly, as no success is achieved on a platter of gold, anyone who wants success must embrace Seriousness, which is the secret of the last letter. If you are not serious in anything you do, you will not succeed in it. That is why in all matters, seriousness is key. Whether in the micro world of the University or the macro world of the society, unlocking the secrets of success is our responsibility. When one works with the secrets, one's success is guaranteed. If the anticipated success does not come immediately, it is definitely deferred till the best time, which is God's time.

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