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October 20, 2014
ISSN 0331
VOL. 6 No. 49
Meet the Convocation Lecturer
30 th
Prof. Dzulkifli AbdulRasak
President, International
Association of Universities (IAU)
Clerics counsel graduands on humility in success
By Yinka Ademuyiwa and Mubarak Oladosu
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s activities for the 30 convocation ceremonies
of the University of Ilorin get underway,
religious leaders in the University community
have urged the graduands to be humble and
acknowledge God in their success stories.
Delivering sermons at special Jumaat and
Church services to herald the convocation ceremonies
last Friday (October 17, 2014) and yesterday, Sunday,
October 19, 2014, respectively, the Chief Imam of the
University Central Mosque, Prof. A.G.A.S. Oladosu,
and the Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, Most
Reverend (Dr.) Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, told the graduands
to realise that whatever is their academic achievement,
they should acknowledge that it is not by their power or
might but by the Grace of God Almighty.
(Contd. on page 3)
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali
(left), exchanging pleasantries with the Chief
Imam of Unilorin Central Mosque, Prof. Oladosu
after the Jumaat service last Friday
Only Unilorin, 6 other varsities have 60% Ph.D lecturers - NUC
By Is'haq Babatunde
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NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Okojie
he Executive Secretary of the National
Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Julius
Okojie, has said that the University of Ilorin is
one of the seven universities in the country that have 60
per cent academic staff with Ph.D. qualifications.
The NUC scribe disclosed this last Tuesday
(October 14, 2014) at the First International
Conference of the University of Ilorin Postgraduate
Students' Association (POGSASS) held at the
University Multi-purpose Hall.
Prof. Okojie, who spoke through the Chairman,
NUC Standing Committee on Private Universities,
Prof. Akaneren Essien, commended the authorities of
the University of Ilorin for placing high premium on
both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
(Contd. on page 4 )
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The Assistant General Manager,
Zenith Bank, Mr. Biodun Oshode
(right), presenting the key to the
Sienna car the bank donated to the
University, to the Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Atmbali, last
Friday
The Chief Imam of
the University of
Ilorin Central
Mosque, Prof.
A.G.A.S. Oladosu
(on the pulpit), and
members of the
congregation at
the special Jumaat
Service organised
to mark the
commencement of
the 30th
Convocation
Ceremonies of the
University last
Friday
Principal Officers of the University and
members of the Zenith Bank team after the car
donation last Friday
The President, Chartered Institute of Bankers
(CIBN), Mrs. Debola Osibogun (1st right),
presenting the signed Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to the Director, Academic
Planning, University of Ilorin, Prof. S. A.
Kuranga, while the Head of the Department of
Finance, University of Ilorin, Dr. M. A. Ijaiya
(2nd left), and other CIBN officials cheer at a
ceremony in Lagos, recently
Dignitaries and participants at the fire safety
consciousness workshop organised by the
University of Ilorin Fire Service Unit for staff
of the University Library last Tuesday.
The Chairman of the National Universities
Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team for
Postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of
Management Sciences, Prof. A. C. Awujor (standing),
making his remarks while the University Librarian, Dr.
J. Omoniyi (right), and members of the Team listen
The ViceChancellor, Prof.
AbdulGaniyu
Ambali (right),
presenting the
marriage
certificate to the
newly wedded
Mr. and Mrs
The President, Yoruba Studies
Jubril Sanni at
Association of Nigeria (YSAN), Prof.
Owa-Onire,
Oluyemisi Adebowale, welcoming
penultimate
delegates to the 2014 YSAN Conference at
Saturday.
the University Auditorium last Tuesday
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Special Jumaat, Church services herald 30th convocation
(Contd. from front page)
In his sermon at the University Mosque, Prof.
Oladosu explained that the Class of Degree held by the
graduands does not determine their success in life. He
therefore advised them to be prayerful and have faith in
God as he prayed God to guide and guard the graduands
as they step out to the wider world.
The Chief Imam urged the graduands to attribute
their success to Almighty Allah because it is not by their
power, social status, political or economic power that
made the programme to be successful but the will of
Allah.
Quoting from the Quran, Prof. Oladosu
reminded the graduands that they did not know anything
when they came into the world as infants and now they
have their first degrees, which he said, should only be the
beginning of a life –long education.
The Professor ofArabic Education congratulated
the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof
AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) on the occasion of the 30th
Convocation of the University and prayed for Allah's
continued guidance for him towards recording a
successful tenure.
The special Jumaat service, which was organised
to seek spiritual guidance for the smooth running of the
30th Convocation of the University of Ilorin, was
attended by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof.
Yisa Fakunle, Principal Officers, Deans, Directors, staff
and students of the University.
In his own sermon at the St Thomas Aquinas
Catholic Chaplaincy (STAC), the Catholic Bishop of
Ilorin Diocese, Most Reverend Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, told
the graduands, “As you look into the future, your success
should also give you confidence as regards your
capabilities to do better things for yourselves and the
Society. One thing you need to bear in mind is that you
cannot sing your song of success alone because you did
not compose it alone”
Reading from the Book of Isaiah 45, verse 1, 4-6
and 1Corinthians 4:7; the Catholic Priest, said “today is
the day the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it,
adding that celebration of convocation is celebration of
success”.
The elderly Clergy, who marked his 70th
birthday recently, was on Pulpit-de-Change with the
Very Reverend Father Dr. Titus Aliyu, the Chaplain of
the University of Ilorin based St Thomas Aquinas
Catholic Chaplaincy (STAC). He further said that our
society is becoming poorer today because many take out
of it without enriching it in return.
The Priest told the graduands, “No matter what
class of degree the University of Ilorin has awarded
you, that is not the end of your achievements. The
University has sharpened your intellect for great
possibilities in human socio-economic and political
development. You are now challenged and empowered
to use your knowledge to transform the society”.
Calling on the new graduates to give back to
their Alma mater, Dr. Atoyebi said, “all of you are now
alumni and alumnae of this great university and you
must concern yourself with what you can give back to
yourAlma Mater, the University of Ilorin”.
He commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) and all staff of the
University past and present for their diligence, which
has made Unilorin top on the chart of Nigerian
Universities.
“Bravo! Please keep it up and recognise that it is
easier to exert power to advance than to reach the peak
and maintain your position at the top”, Dr. Atoyebi
advised, saying, ‘Be more steadfast, diligent and proactive to meet up with modern academic demands and
break new grounds in different fields of research. That is
the only way to be continuously relevant and stay
ahead’.
Zenith Bank donates Sienna car to Unilorin
By Olusegun Mokuolu
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n recognition of the drive of the University of Ilorin
towards academic excellence, the Zenith Bank of
Nigeria Plc has donated a Toyota Sienna minivan as
a token contribution to the foremost University in
Nigeria.
Presenting the car key to the Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), in his office last
Friday (October 17, 2014), the leader of the Zenith Bank
team, Mr. Biodun Oshode, said that the car donation was
a token of the Bank's support for the University's
milestone and several laudable achievements these past
few years.
He noted that such achievements have
culminated in the University's ranking as number one in
Nigeria. “You have greatly raised the standard of
education in Nigeria and the Bank deems it fit to
contribute its widow's mite towards your success”, Mr.
Oshode said.
Receiving the car key, the Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. Ambali, expressed deep appreciation for the
Bank's gesture, noting that academic excellence is a
responsibility of the University.
Prof. Ambali said, “The University has several
friends and we appreciate our friends. The drive
towards academic excellence is a responsibility and not
just a desire to be number one in Nigeria. The
University seeks to be among the best in the world.
Government alone cannot fund this drive, which is why
we are delighted at your partnership”.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the bank for
living up to its name, adding that the support was
coming at the right time. He stressed that contributions
to manpower is the hallmark of any University.
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Why Unilorin is No. 1 in Nigeria - VC
(Contd. from front page)
Prof. Essien disclosed that the last review of
Nigerian Universities conducted by the NUC revealed
that seven out of about 118 universities in the country
have 60 per cent of their academic staff with Ph.D.
certificates.
The NUC boss advised the management of the
University of Ilorin not to rest on its oars but strive harder
to attain over 80 per cent of its academic staff with Ph.D.
qualifications.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON),
who was represented on the occasion by the Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services), Prof. Yisa Fakunle,
disclosed that the University of Ilorin accords utmost
priority to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The Vice-Chancellor explained that the
management of the University is working round the clock
to justify the school's popular slogan, "Better By Far",
adding that the University authority's commitment, hard
work and dedication, coupled with the support of staff
and students, were responsible for Unilorin's rating as the
number one University in Nigeria.
He commended the leadership of POGSASS for
coming up with such a brilliant initiative aimed at
prioritising research as a panacea to national
development.
Earlier in his welcome address, the President of
the Postgraduate Students' Association (POGSASS),
Mr. Adebola Olalekan Moses, said that the conference
was aimed at assessing the relevance of the current
postgraduate training to national and global
development. He said that the objective of the training
was to identify the problems with current postgraduate
training programme; identify the gap between research
findings and implementation of the findings; evaluate
the relevance of postgraduate Benchmark Minimum
Academics Standard (BMAS) to national and global
development as well as issue recommendations based
on the outcome of the conference.
The POGSASS President added that the
Conference was designed to be at the same time an
inclusive and participatory workshop to the benefit of
other postgraduate students from various Universities,
within and outside Nigeria.
Among the higher institutions represented at
the Conference were, Uthman Danfodio University,
Sokoto; Tai Solarin University of Education, Ikene; Isa
Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina;
Al-Hikma University, Ilorin; Kaduna State University,
Kaduna; and the Federal Polytechnic, Bida.
We 'll surpass NUC benchmark - Ambali
By Olusegun Mokuolu
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin,
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has
reiterated the commitment of the University to
upholding the standard set by the National Universities
Commission (NUC) and surpassing it in order to give
quality education to Nigerians.
Prof. Ambali stated this last Monday (October
13, 2014), when he received members of the NUC
accreditation team for Postgraduate Programmes in the
Faculty of Management Sciences in his office. The
accreditation team, led by Prof. A. C. Awujor, was in the
University specifically to assess the Masters in Labour
Relations, M.Sc. Accounting, M.Sc. Finance and MPA
programmes.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that the University is
open and friendly, adding that it recorded 100 per cent
accreditation during the last accreditation exercise. He
said, “We have a lot of things to learn from within and
outside the country. We want to sustain our excellence
and welcome constructive criticism as it helps us to
remain the number one university in Nigeria”.
Welcoming the members of the accreditation
team to the University, Prof. Ambali said that he knows
that they were on the campus to make an objective
assessment of the courses concerned.
The NUC Accreditation Team leader, Prof.
Awujor, in his remarks, said that the team was in the
University to “see what the University is doing, what the
University has, and help to improve on already existing
system”. He explained that the team was not on a witchhunting mission, but was set up to see whether the
University is conforming with NUC requirements or
not.
Members of the accreditation team included
Prof. O. O. Okereke, Prof. C. Ibe, Prof. Dandago and
Mrs H. P.Abechi.
Student Affairs Unit
Opening of University Portal
The 2014/2015 academic session has commenced.And
there is an urgent need for allocation of bed spaces to
students.
In view of this, the Portal will be opened to
students anytime from Monday, October 20, 2014.
Signed
Mrs. K. W. Sallee
Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs
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Ijaiya seeks greater collaboration with foreign varsities
By Olusegun Mokuolu
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he Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the
University of Ilorin, Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya,
has called for greater relationship between the
University and her foreign counterparts.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor stated this last
Tuesday (October 14, 2014), while welcoming four
students from Kenyatta University, Kenya, who are on
exchange programme at the University of Ilorin.
Prof. Ijaiya assured the students of the
University's hospitality, while urging them to make
friends and interact with their Nigerian counterparts.
She added that the University would be looking forward
to their contributions.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor told the students,
“Make this place your home because Africa is one. We
are very hospitable and you will certainly enjoy your
stay in Nigeria. I welcome you to the number one
University in Nigeria”.
While presenting the four students to the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor, the Director, Centre for International
Education (CIE), Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu, noted that
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the University of Ilorin and Kenyatta University is one
of the most active MoUs involving the University. He
solicited necessary support from the various
Departments to make the international students' sojourn
in the University of Ilorin successful.
Prof. Mokuolu, who was accompanied to the
DVC's Office by an Assistant Director of CIE, Dr.
(Mrs.) Fawole, disclosed that two Unilorin students
were already in Kenyatta University on a student
exchange programme, adding that the Unilorin students
who recently returned from Kenyatta University on an
earlier exchange programme, all had excellent results.
The four students, who would be spending the
entire semester in Unilorin, are, Nwaniki Gakii Juliet
(Art/Education and History, 300L); Acheing Eunice
( A c c o u n t i n g , 4 0 0 L ) ; A t i t o G e o rg e B r u c e
(Environmental Sciences, 400L) and Simiyu Wanjala
Oscar (Economics and Statistics, 400L).
Army Education Corps seeks closer ties with Unilorin
By 'Yinka Ademuyiwa
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he Nigerian Army Education Corps has
advocated closer ties with the University of
Ilorin such that more training programmes can
be conducted for military men by the University.
This was disclosed by the Commandant,
Nigerian Army Education Corps, Major-General A.
Abdullahi, on Friday, September 26, 2014, at the passing
out ceremony for the 25 participants of a training
programme designed for military librarians at the
Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Sobi,
Ilorin.
According to a training report released by the
Head of the Department of Library and Information
Sciences, University of Ilorin, Dr. A. O. Issa, the Army
General, who himself is a librarian, “commended the
diligence, commitment and sense of discipline with
which the Department attended to this national
assignment”.
Dr. Issa reported Maj-Gen. Abdullahi as saying
that “the Army would certainly need more of such
training in future”.
The training, designed in six modules for senior
military officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Colonel,
included Introduction to Library and Information
Science; Basic Information sources and Services;
Collection Development Management; Access tools for
Library and Information Materials; Application of ICT
in Library and Information Services and Management of
Library and Information Services.
Four resource persons including Prof. L.O. Aina,
Dr A.O. Issa, Dr A. Tella, and Dr S.A. Ajia, all of the
Department of Library and Information Science,
University of Ilorin, took part in the exercise, which
lasted three months.
Activities, like courtesy visit to the Dean,
Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences
and excursions to Kwara State Library Board and
Unilorin 83.5FM Radio, where most senior officers
endorsed the radio station as a trail blazer, were also
conducted.
The team rounded off the training with Student
Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) at
different locations in the country before coming back to
Sobi for a day course critique before the passing out
ceremony.
Dr Issa,
expressed the gratitude and
appreciation of his Department to the Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) and the University
management for the opportunity given them to serve the
nation.
New Appointment
Name
Dr. L.A. Olatunji
Department
Physiology
Appointment
Ag. Head
Effective Date
With effect from 1st August, 2014
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VC tasks staff on fire safety consciousness
By Mubarak Oladosu
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin,
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has advised
staff members of the University to imbibe the
culture of safety consciousness in their life-styles by
recognising that the four primary elements of nature
constitute threats to personal and social wellbeing just as
they are indispensable to the survival of human beings.
The Vice-Chancellor gave this advice last
Tuesday (October 14, 2014) in his address at the fire
safety consciousness workshop organised by the
University of Ilorin Fire Service Unit for staff of the
University Library.
Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the
Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies
(CPSS), University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji,
noted that fire, air , water and earth constitute the primary
elements of nature, which exist within a symbiotic
balance and a change in the balance beyond human
control may result in disastrous phenomena such as
blazes and infernos, rainstorms and floods, gales and
hurricanes, and earthquakes and landslides .
He remarked that everyone needs to adapt to
principle of peace studies and preventive diplomacy, by
preventing problems through the identification of
possible threats and eliminating the threats before they
become problems.
While making his presentation at the event, Mr.
Ibrahim Abdulrazak of the University Fire Service Unit,
who conducted the workshop, defined fire as the process
of burning through a chemical reaction between two or
more substances in the presence of oxygen which
produces light and heat.
According to him, ”there is a triangle of
combustion which are fuel, oxygen and heat that must all
be present before there can be fire”. He noted that fire can
be eliminated through cooling, smouldering of fire or
starving the fire of its fuel supply, adding that the use of
water can escalate fire disasters under certain conditions.
Mr. Abdulrazak classified fire disasters into five
categories and averred that different types of fire
extinguishers are suitable for use for the different
categories of fire while some fire extinguishers can cater
for more categories of fire than one. The categories of
fire, according to him, are: Free burning carbonaceous
materials such as wood, paper and curtains; Flammable
liquids such as paint, kerosene or diesel; Electrical
equipment and appliances; Gaseous substances and
burning metals.
While speaking on safety tips, Mr. AbdulRazak
noted that all homes and buildings need to have fire
extinguishers which are serviced every six months and
people need to be familiar with the interpretation of the
colour codes of fire extinguishers and how to use the
extinguishers. He added that gas cylinders must always
be kept in the backyard while kitchens should be
equipped with fire blankets among other tips.
The Fire Officer also advised the participants to
call the Head of the Unilorin Fire Service on
08034399633 or 08030610388 in case of emergency or
call the Kwara State Fire Service on 08025896740 or
08030419316 in case of an emergency outside the
campus.
In his own remarks, the Head of the University
Fire Service Unit, Mr. Ibrahim Dangana, said that it is
important for individual families to ensure that their
homes have fire and emergency exits to enhance the
safety of their lives and property and also practice fireemergency drills .
Speaking earlier, the moderator of the event, Mr.
W.S.A. Adam, noted that the Security Unit of the
University was in charge of fire services on campus until
the recent establishment of the University Fire Service
Unit, which is manned by professionals in the field of fire
disaster prevention and management.
The workshop featured demonstration of how to
prepare different types of fire extinguishers for usage and
the deployment of the extinguishers on raging fire in a
controlled environment.
Ambali seeks promotion of indigenous languages
By Abdulwahab Tajudeen
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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin Prof.
AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has canvassed the
promotion of indigenous languages to sustain
national development.
The Vice-Chancellor stated this last Tuesday
(October 14, 2014) at the opening ceremony of the
Conference of the Yoruba Studies Association of Nigeria
(YSAN) held at the University of IlorinAuditorium.
Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the Dean of
the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Ayo Akinwale, said that most of
the developed countries effectively use their indigenous
languages as a tool to move their country forward. He
explained that our indigenous science and technology
could be better developed if we make use of our mother
tongue.
In her welcome address, the President of the
Association, Prof. (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Adebowale, said that
the YSAN was formed in 1970 with the aims of
developing and promoting the Yoruba language. She
disclosed that several books have been published by the
association that are useful for teaching, learning and
researches.
Prof. Adebowale said that Yoruba language must
be protected in order to save it from going into extinction.
She enjoined government and well-to-do individuals in
the society to invest in the development of indigenous
languages
The YSAN President commended the ViceChancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ambali, for
the high impact projects and development in the
University.
The Lead Paper Presente on the occasion, Prof.
Bayo Lawal of the Faculty of Education, University of
Ilorin, who rendered a beautiful poem in Yoruba
language, sai that our science and technology are not
moving forward due to total concentration on the use of
the English language.
He said that the effective usage of our indigenous
languages is the only tool for developing the nation.
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Unilorin research team wins $100,000 grant
Stories by Fatima Abubakre
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group of University of Ilorin researchers, led by
Prof. Albert Olayemi, a former Deputy ViceChancellor (Management Services), has won an
award grant to the tune of $100,000 from the CITA
Petroleum Limited to carry out a research study on the
Microbial Contamination of Aviation Fuels and Fuels
Handling Systems at CITAPetroleum Tank Farms.
Other members of the team are Dr. O.M.
Kolawole, Dr. O.O. Adebisi and Mr. D.O. Adetitun, all of
the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life
Sciences.
The management of the University has praised
the research team.
In a congratulatory letter to the members of the
research team, the University Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), urged the researchers to
use the award to further raise the rising profile of the
University of Ilorin both nationally and internationally.”
Oladiji appointed into TIC advisory committee
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he Director of the Centre for Research
Development and In-House Training
(CREDIT), University of Ilorin, Prof. (Mrs.)
Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, has been appointed as a
member of the Technical Advisory Committee of the
Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) by the National
Board for Technology Incubation, a parastatal under the
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.
A letter conveying the appointment to Prof.
Oladiji, a copy of which was made available to
Unilorin Bulletin, indicated that her role as a member
of the Committee, will be “to advise, support, bring the
much needed perspective and provide assistance and
recommendation for continuous improvement of the
Centre.”
The letter also stated that the appointment of the
Professor of Biochemistry was based on her “good
track records, wealth of experience and dedication to
duty, which the Centre hopes to leverage on in
achieving the goals and objectives of this programme.”
Akande joins polio eradication's expert review committee
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rof. Tanimola M. Akande of the Department of
Epidemiology and Community Health,
University of Ilorin, has been appointed as a
member of the Expert Review Committee (ERC) of
Polio Eradication and Routine Immunization in Nigeria
by the National Primary Health Care Development
Agency (NPHCDA).
A letter, signed by the Executive Director of the
NPHCDA, Dr Ado Muhammad, a copy of which was
made available to Unilorin Bulletin, stated that, “the
ERC is a committee of local and international experts
who periodically review the current Polio Eradication
Programme and Routine Immunisation Performance
with a view to achieving the goal of eradicating polio
and strengthening routine immunization services in
Nigeria.”
The letter also stated that the appointment was
based on the “recognition of Prof. Akande's “expertise
in Epidemiology.”
Unilorin dons lead American Chemical Society
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wo University of Ilorin dons, Prof. J.A. Obaleye
and Prof. F.A. Adekola, have been elected as
Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the American
Chemical Society (ACS), Nigeria Chapter, respectively.
The duo, who are both of the Department of
Chemistry, were elected during the inaugural meeting of
theACS inAbuja recently.
In a letter informing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), of the development,
Prof. Obaleye expressed appreciation to the
management of the University for providing conducive
environment for academics “to always be better by far.”
Abdussalam's daughter weds
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he daughter of the Head of the Department of
Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University
of Ilorin, Prof. Ahmad Abdussalam, Hamidat,
will on Friday, October 31, 2014 tie the nuptial knots
with her heart-throb, Mr. Suleiman Idris Mahmud.
A wedding notice made available to Unilorin
Bulletin indicated that the Nikkah ceremony takes place
at Ile Onagun, Ile Egba, Ilorin between 2.00p.m and
4.00p.m
According to the notice, the wedding
programme also includes the Bride's Walimah and
Recitation of the Qur'an, as well as a lecture (Waasi).
The Groom's Walimah will take place on
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 12,Alhaji Idris Mahmud
Road, off Niger River Basin, Ilorin by 9.00a.m to be
followed by Reception at the Lower Niger River Basin,
Ilorin at 1.00p.m.
Members of the University community are
cordially invited.
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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 10th October to 16th October, 2014
RECEIPTS
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Staff I D Cards
Clinic Registration fees
Undergraduate Acceptance Fees
Change of Course Form
Scroll
Order of Proceeding
Academic Gown
T-Shirt
Student I.D. Card
Late Screening
Overpayment
Payment for Tablets
Contractor Registration Fee
Payment for Space
Sandwich School Fee Charges
Convocation Charges
Undergraduate School Charges
Use of University Property
Contractor Registration Form
Total Receipts for the Period
PAYMENT S:
PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS :
Princess Luxury Hotel & Tourism
Hotel Expenses for The Month of
June – August 2014
Shemar Nig Ltd
Construction of Central Research Laboratories
Febab Nig Ltd
Construction of Central Research Laboratories
Ahmed Al Imam Nig Ltd
Construction of Central Research
Laboratories
Weststars Associates Ltd
Purchase of New Mercedes Benz Caio
Bus 59 Seaters
OTHER PAYMENTS:
Various i .e DTA, Imprest, Refund e.t.c
Purchase Advances
Napri Dairy Production
National Animal Production Research
Institute, Shika Zaria
UMFB/Unilorin Petrol Mgt Board Supply of 11,000 Ltrs of Fuel to C/Station
UMFB/Department of Education Technology
Equipment and Materials for
Educational Technology Centre
Total Payments for the Period
Signed
A.S. YUSUF, FCA
Bursar
AMOUNT
111,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
3,560,000.00
25,000.00
12,850.00
17,600.00
11,250.00
3,900.00
26,000.00
12,000.00
750.00
25,500.00
8,000.00
2,000.00
209,250.00
1,606,500.00
137,287,800.00
304,000.00
3,000.00
N143,230,400.00
2,282,910.00
20,364,827.17
35,259,016.10
6,605,297.79
61,605,000.00
23,000,859.00
3,119,928.55
994,550.00
1,716,000.00
2,200,000.00
N157,148,118.61
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Suleiman, Aliyu Dagbo
Balogun, Olufemi O.
Falaiye, Oluwasesan A.
Abodunrin, Fatai T.
Lawal, Bashiru B.
Owolabi, Olufemi D.
Bamidele, Phillips K.
Akande, Samuel O.
Atilola, Kem D.
Bitrus, Donald
Idris, Abdulrasaq O.
Martey, Alfred A.
Adams, Bashir O.
Ajiboye, Kunle R.
Sanni, Siaka O.
Solomon, Victoria D.
Umar, Maryam B.
Ademola, Simeon A.
TO YOU!
Office/Unit/Department/Faculty
Directorate of Human Resources
Animal Production
Physics
Bursary
Bursary
Zoology
Liaison Office, Lagos
Geology
Library
Nursing Sciences
Security Division
Library
Physical Planning Unit
University Lodges Unit
Dvc (Academic)'S Office
Directorate of Human Resources
Dean's Office, Communication and Information Sciences
Registrar's Office
October 20, 2014
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GOOD GRAMMAR
Don't say/write:
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The criminal was sentenced to ten years imprisonment.
The criminal was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment.
The Chairman expressed his displeasure over the member's reaction.
The Chairman expressed his displeasure at the member's reaction.
The committee resolved to send a five-men delegation to the Governor.
The committee resolved to send a five-man delegation to the Governor.
Hale & Hearty
Myth: Yo-yo diets shorten life.
Fact: Although observational studies, in which people are tracked over a number of years, do show that people
whose weight bounces up and down tend to die at a younger age than those who maintain a steady weight, this type of
study isn't designed to prove a cause-and-effect relationship. It's also possible that weight swings could be linked to
changes in the person's health. For example, someone with cancer is likely to lose weight while undergoing
chemotherapy, or medications for some diseases can cause weight gain. Therefore, this belief remains unproven.
LAUGH
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"To get" and "to give" creates too many problems.
But just double it.
“Forget" and “forgive" can solve all the problems.
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The University of Ilorin is turning out 48 First
Class graduands during this year's
convocation ceremonies slated to hold
between Monday, October 20 and Thursday,
October 23, 2014, according to a press
statement issued by the institution’s Deputy
Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr.
Kunle
Akogun, .
('48 UNILORIN students get first class
degrees', The Guardian, Monday, October 13,
2014, p.89', See also, '48 bag first class at
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Unilorin 30 Convocation', The Herald,
Monday, October 13, 2014, p.2; 'Unilorin
produces 48 first class graduates', National
Pilot, Monday, October 13, 2014, p.3;
'Unilorin produce 48 first class graduates', The
Nation, Monday, October 13, 2014, p.11;
'Unilorin turns out 48 first class graduates',
Nigerian Tribune, Monday, October 13, 2014,
p.14; '48 bags first class from UNILORIN',
The Punch, Tuesday, October 14, 2014, p.48;
'Unilorin produces 48 first class graduands',
Daily Trust, Monday, October 13, 2014, p.10;
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'48 bag first class at Unilorin's 30
convocation', Blueprint, Monday, October 13,
2014, p.10; 'UNILORIN to Award 48 First
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014, p.41; '48 bag 1
class as UNILORIN graduates 5,421',
Vanguard, Thursday, October 16, 2014, p.31)
Ø In an advertorial, the University of Ilorin has
informed the 2013/2014 Graduands of the
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institution that the 30 Convocation
Ceremonies of the University for the awards of
first and higher degrees, Diplomas,
Certificates and presentation of prizes, will
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of October, 2014.
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('30 Convocation Ceremonies Information to
Graduands', National Pilot, Monday, October
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13, 2014, p.8; See also,'30 Convocation
Ceremonies' Convocation Ceremonies
Information to Graduands', The Nation,
Monday, October 13, 2014, p.18)
Ø The Chairman, University of Ilorin Alumni
Association, Kwara State Chapter, Dr.
Abdullahi Olokooba, has described the
national honours of Officer of the Order of the
Niger (OON) and Officer of the Federal
Republic (OFR) awarded to the ViceChancellor of the institution, Prof.
AbdulGaniyu Ambali and the immediate past
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, as a
well deserved one.
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('Unilorin Alumni chair hails Ambali, Oloyede',
National Pilot, Monday, October 13, 2014, p.24;
See also, 'Unilorin Alumni boss eulogies Ambali,
Oloyede', The Herald, Wednesday, October 15,
2014, p.8)
A 300 level student of the Faculty of Law,
University of Ilorin, Ali Toyin Abdul, has written
on the recent conferment of the National Merit
Award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
and Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR)
awarded to the Vice-Chancellor of the institution,
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, and the immediate
past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, by
President Goodluck Jonathan.
('Double crown for UNILORIN! Former VC,
successor bag national award', Daily Sun, Tuesday,
October 14, 2014, p.37; See also, 'Varsity workers,
students laud VC', New Telegraph, Wednesday,
October 15, 2014, p.26)
Ten female medical students of the University of
Ilorin, Raheemat Moshood Ajibola, Ameenah
Hameed Jumoke, Ikram Ibrahim Funmi, Aishatu
Abubakar Sulaiman, Habiba Abdullahi, Halima
Abubakar Opeyemi, Rahimat Adebayo Folake,
Rukayyat Adamu Ayo, Rasheedah Abdullahi A.
and Ohunene Yeesuf Glory, have benefited from
the Media Trust Scholarship Scheme, for Female
Medical Students, in Usman Danfodio University,
Sokoto; the University of Ilorin and University of
Maiduguri.
('UNILORIN medical students win scholarship',
New Telegraph, Wednesday, October 15, 2014,
p.25; See also, ' Media house awards scholarship to
UNILORIN students', National Mirror, Thursday,
October 16, 2014, p.25)
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While speaking at the 1 International Conference
of Postgraduate Students Association of
University of Ilorin, the Executive Secretary,
National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof.
Julius Okojie, has disclosed that the University of
Ilorin is one of the seven Universities in the
country that have 60 percent academic staff with
Ph.D qualification.
('Unilorin among the seven varsities with 60%
Ph.D holders', The Herald, Wednesday, October
15, 2014, p.7)
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin,
Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has testified that the
Centre for International Education (CIE) of the
institution is of international standard while on a
working tour to the Centre recently.
('UNILORIN VC extols CIE's high standard',
Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, October 15, 2014,
p.25)
In his column, 'EDUPEACE', the Director,
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Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS),
University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has
written on the importance of being contented with
our state and status in life.
('The coffee or the cup?', New Telegraph,
Wednesday, October 15, 2014, p.26)
Ø A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of
Ilorin, Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem, has picked
the nomination form for the governorship race in
Kwara State under the platform of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP).
('Ihedioha, 2 ex-ministers, former Unilorin VC,
others pick PDP forms', Nigerian Tribune,
Thursday, October 16, 2014, p.12; See also,
'Kwara 2015: Prof. Oba resigns as FCC chair,
picks guber form', National Pilot, Thursday,
October 16, 2014, pp.2-3; 'PDP guber ticket:
Prof. Oba picks nomination form', The Herald,
Friday, October 17, 2014, p.2)
Ø In a press interview, the immediate past ViceChancellor of the University of Ilorin and General
Secretary of the Nigerian Supreme Council for
Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede,
has alleged that there is a subtle connivance by
certain forces in the Presidency and top members
of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), to
October 20, 2014
plunge the country into war.
('Boko Haram: Presidency, CAN plotting
country's doom-Oloyede', The Herald, Friday,
October 17, pp.1-2)
Ø An exclusive interview with the immediate past
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and a
delegate at the just concluded National
Conference, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has been
published.
('Confab is a product of manipulation by power
players-Oloyede', The Herald, Friday, October
17, 2014, p.15)
Ø The National Universities Commission (NUC)
has commended Intel Corporation, a global chip
maker, for donating Galieo Boards to eight
Nigerian Universities including the University of
Ilorin.
('NUC Commends Intel Donation to Varsities',
Thisday, Thursday, October 16, 2014, p.27)
Ø In his weekly column, ''Renaissance'', the
Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic
Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz
Adedimeji, has reflected on the recent political
atmosphere inAdamawa state.
('Fintiri and the law of Karma', Daily Newswatch,
Friday, October 10, 2014, Back page)
YSAN elects new exco
By Abdulwahab Tajudeen
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he Yoruba Studies Association of Nigeria
(YSAN) has elected new officers to pilot its
affairs for the next two years.
The election was one of the major highlights of
the 2014 YSAN Conference at the University of Ilorin
between Monday, October 13 and Thursday, October 16,
2014.
The newly elected executive committee members
include Prof. (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Adebowale of Adekunle
Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State,
President; Dr. Remi Fajenyo of the Federal College of
Education, Abeokuta, Vice President I, and Prof.
Durotoye Adeleke of the University of Lagos, Vice
President II.
Others are Dr. Kehinde Oladeji, Secretary; Dr.
Adeleye Adeyemo, Assistant Secretary; Dr. Abidemi
Bolarinwa,Public Relations Officer.
In his post-election speech, the President, who
will be serving her second term in office, Prof. Oluyemisi
Adebowale, appreciated all members for voting her and
other members of the new executive committee to run the
affairs of the association for the next two years.
Prof. Adebowale, however, called for support
from the members, saying that “for the new executives to
succeed in their various positions there has to be strong
support from the members”.
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko,
Ondo State, will host the next conference of the
Association next year while the University of Lagos will
host the 2016 Conference,” she disclosed.
Open Ph.D Thesis Defence
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Faculty of
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of Business
Administration
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Date & Time
“The Effects of Firm Strategic Friday, 24th
October, 2014.
Factors on Performance of
Manufacturing Companies in
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October 20, 2014
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The coffee or the cup?
T
he story goes thus: A group of successful alumni
who were talking at a re-union dinner decided to
visit their old Professor, then retiring. During the
visit, the discussion soon turned into complaints about
stress in their work and lives.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the
kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an
assortment of cups – porcelain, plastic glass, crystal, plain
looking, some expensive, some exquisite – telling them to
help themselves to the coffee.
When all the alumni had a cup of coffee in hand, the
professor said: “Notice all the nice-looking and expensive
cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap
ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for
yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee.
In most cases, it is just more expensive and in some cases
even hides what we drink. What all you really wanted was
coffee, not the cup; but you consciously went for the best
cups…and then you began eying each other's cup.
“Now consider this: Life is the coffee; your job,
money and position in the society are the cups. They are just
tools to hold and contain life. The type of cup one has does
not define or change the quality of the life a person lives.
Sometimes by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to
enjoy the coffee God has provided us.
“God makes the coffee, man chooses the cups. The
happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just
make the best of everything. Live simply for others to
simply live. Love generously and you will surely be loved.
Care deeply and get the best care you deserve. Speak kindly
and God will surely bless you. Please enjoy your coffee!”
I cannot help admiring the story and the lessons it
engenders since I came across it a few years back. This is
because the root of violence, corruption, armed and pen
robbery, wickedness, oppression, terrorism and all social
evils that assail our country lies in this craze for cups, the
best of cups. Few people only appreciate that whatever you
are called does not change the quality of your person.
Today, everyone, including entertainers and social
vermin, is in politics to have access to public money. In a
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AST FACTS FILE
Did you know?
state, at least 60 people want to occupy the position of
Governor. People kidnap, kill, torture, blackmail and harass
others just because they want to have the cup of President,
Governor, Minister, Senator, Commissioner, Chairman,
Managing Director or what have you. They even strip
revered judges!
There are people who hide under political and
religious cover or cup but their real identity is that there are
criminals. In saner societies, they would be behind bars for
the atrocities they have committed. That a person is a
Governor or Minister or man of God or anything is just a
façade: a criminal is a criminal; a drunkard a drunkard; a
womanizer a womanizer; a whore a whore!
This life is short and we can choose to enjoy our
coffee rather than quarrel over the cups. We cannot all be
Presidents or Governors or Vice-Chancellors or Deans but
we can all be happy if we choose happiness. If you are
admitted to the best University in Nigeria but you assume
that only a course holds the key to your success, you are
missing the point. You define your course, your course of
study does not limit your potential. It is just a cup to contain
your personality.
The sky is so wide for all birds to fly without
collision. You hold the key to your own happiness, if you
have the right education, the type of which Jean Jacque
Rousseau described as “a nourishment to the soul”. You have
yourself to compete with; no one is truly your rival.
The secret of life's sweetness is not in money, power,
position or fame. The secret of life's sweetness lies in
knowing that the purpose of this fleeting life is serving God
and humanity. The legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, put it
succinctly when he said in a 1978 Time feature, “Service to
others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”
Which one would you prefer, the coffee or the cup?
The coffee is the content, the cup is the container. The coffee
is the real you, your character, your humanity; the cup is your
office, your position.
It is another Monday and our 30th convocation
ceremonies start today. Whatever cup you hold, enjoy your
coffee!
Whodunnit? Mystery solved! 9 cases with 12 bottles in each case of 100 year
old historic whiskey was found in the walls of a mansion during a renovation
with the whiskey bottles still full. The cases were stored in the living room but
when later checked discovered 52 bottles appraised at over $102,000 were now
empty. DNA from the mouth of the bottles pointed directly to the 62 year old
caretaker who has denied the accusations.
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