WEEKLY V O L 8 I S S UE 1 Our Mission DIGEST THE NEWS AT YOUR FINGER TIPS TOP Building leadership OF THE WEEK PICTURE OF THE WEEK through Christian education; transforming lives, impacting society for positive change. Our Vision • A first-class Seventh -day Adventist institution, building servant leaders for a better world. Our Core Values • Excellence • Integrity • Accountability • Servant Leadership, • Team Spirit • Autonomy & Responsibility • Adventist Heritage LESSONS FROM NATURE Inspiring a great start: Prof. J. A. Kayode Makinde STARTING GREAT WITH STAFF ORIENTATION T he University's President/Vice Chancellor, Professor J. A. Kayode Makinde made a strong case for spirituality and excel‐ lence as staff and faculty met for the 2015 orien‐ tation. The event which held Janu‐ ary 5 at the University cafeteria, began with a solemn reminder of the institution’s vision and mission. It also provided a framework for reviewing the institution’s unique role as a faith‐based learn‐ ing centre. “God has set 2015 for you and I as a year of new be‐ LEARNING FROM ANTS Ants are resilient. During the unbearable cold in winter, they remind themselves that it won’t last forever. They remember that the sun will shine again in summer. So they are never discouraged. WE ARE ON THE WEB Follow us on: www.babcocku.edu.ng/ JANUARY 8 - 15, 2015 IN BRIEF BABCOCK CLINCHES NANS AWARD The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, declared Babcock the Best Private University in Nigeria, 2014. President, Prof. J. A. Kayode Makinde made this known at the staff orientation. “While some institutions may ginnings,” said Prof Mak‐ inde. “He wants to do it now and He wants you to know it.” The President also reiter‐ ated the administration’s commitment to excel‐ lence, noting that the time to give the utmost is the time when the race is closer to the finish line. His message underscored the importance of taking God at His word. Quoting from the biblical book of Isaiah 43:18 ‐19, he said, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I’m doing a new thing.” According to Prof. Mak‐ inde, this implies that Babcock’s past achieve‐ ments will be insignificant compared to what God is about to do. by Comrades Tijani Shehu and Oluwafemi Williams, NANS President & National Chair, this is recognition of standard facilities, great staff/student relationD. Janet Ola (r) with the award as ships as well as acaProf. Makinde looks on. demic excellence. pay to get recognition, In 2011, the All Africa StuGod has shown us fadents Union voted Babvour,” he declared. cock, Africa’s Best Private According citation signed University. WEEKLY DIGEST Page 2 B E YO N D V I S I O N S H A R I N G WEEKLY DIGEST and faculty including spouse of faculty, Nigeria's former permanent representative at UNESCO, Prof. Emeritus Michael Omolewa. A Babcock University Newsletter Editor –in-Chief Joshua Suleiman Editor In spite of these, he noted that the University had a lot to be thankful for. Josephine Akarue Deputy Editor Godwin Ugbaka Contributors Photo Editor Gbenga Olajobi Babcock University President J.A. Kayode Makinde Senior Vice President Iheanyi Okoro Vice Presidents Financial Administration Luke Onuoha Development/Strategy Olukunle Iyanda Student Development Janet Ola It was not business as usual as Babcock principal officers set the tone for the new year at the 2015 staff orientation. While pushing for better service delivery, the President/Vice Chancel- Ambulance -080 360 097 40 BUSA PRO - 080 635 100 42 Chaplain - 080 340 322 58 Counsellor-080 230 627 87 BUTH Clinic -080 360 097 40 Facilities -070 640 699 96 Fire Service-080 308 981 97 Food Services 080 340 333 72 SOP 080 338 478 69 BU Pastor 080 582 981 97 It was on this upbeat note of gratitude and resolve to become change agents that the OIE wrapped up the programme. He also expressed regret at the loss of students HIGHLIGHTS OF 2015 ORIENTATION ACCREDITATION The Benjamin Carson College of Health & Medical sciences got a nod of approval from the Nigerian dental & Medical Council. With this, the College has broken a record as the first Medical School to gain three major accreditation in less than three years. HONOURS HOTLINES lor, Prof J. A. Kayode Makinde promised a more robust staff motivation policy which includes a review of financial packages and benefits. The School of Nursing became member of the prestigious Sigma Theta MARK YOUR CALENDAR JAN 16 - 24 SPIRITUAL OUTREACH The Division of Spiritual Life is flagging off a series of evangelistic crusade starting with Babcock. Main campus speaker will be Prof. J. A. Tau International. This makes it the 28th to be so honoured globally. COMPLETION OF DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES Several staff & faculty comKayode Makinde . Theme: My Amazing Future: God @ Work; At the Iperu campus, Dr. Joseph Ola will lead out. Theme: New Life in Christ @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm daily. pleted their doctoral programmes in diverse fields, home and abroad. Among them are: The Vice President for Financial Administration, Dr. Luke Onuoha completed his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme. Others are: Associate Vice President for Exams & Records/ University Registrar, Dr. Jonathan Nwosu and Public Health faculty member, Dr. Nnodimele Atulomah. WEEKLY DIGEST COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS COME TOPS Things are looking up for Computer Science department. For the second time running, the students made it to the top at the last competition for Tertiary institutions held at Bells University, Otta. They came second place beating more than 50 other participants. Dean of BABCOCK Page 3 NEWS AROUND CAMPUS the School of Computing & engineering Sciences, Prof. Chiemezie Ogbonna and Head of depart- Winners with Profs. Ogbonna and Awodele ment, Prof. marked a participant, “But Oludele Awodele expressed for our missing out on a segdelight with the students’ ment for logistic reasons, performance. “I’m glad we Babcock would have made made it to the top,” refirst place.” COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD-WINNING STUDENTS Agbeniga Gideon Awoseyila Gbolahan Bilesanmi Ahmad Ezomo Barbara Inyang Comfort Ugo-Ezeaba Anita S o w u n m i Oluwawunmi FACULTY ADVISOR/COACH Ernest Onuiri PA R L E Y S W I T H PA R E N T S played a critical part in the stability of programmes,” said President/ Vice PCF Executives with President/VC Prof. Makinde Chancellor, Professor J. A. Kayode MakBabcock’s parents met for inde at the 2015 Parents the bi-annual forum with Consultative Forum. “They the university administrahave also held the univertion as the institution resity to accountability and sumed from the semester probity over the years.” break January 7, 2015. This feedback has equally The event which held at helped the administrators the Babcock Business to improve on the proSchool Auditorium created grammes. He used the oca platform for cross fertilicasion to share the Univerzation of ideas. sity’s achievements in the “Our parents have not only BURSAR ON HOPE FM The PCF Treasurer, Sunday Adedokun noted that since 2008, an estimated 386 students have benefitted from the Forum which strives to ensure an uninterrupted educational programme for students who lose sponsors during their study in Babcock. This totalled N114 million paid out as scholarships. The Educational Endowment scheme is one of PCF’s partnering activities with the University to offer hope and bright future to indigent students. 89.1 Dr. Luke Onuoha made this statement as guest at the weekly radio programme, Thursday @ Eight on Hope FM 89.1 “The University has not increased fees.” Vice President for Financial Administration/University Bursar, AMAZING FACTS last academic year - second place in NUC Research Fair amongst others. He refuted allegations on fee increment explaining that students who have any queries on their ac- count could bring them up officially. Even so, he explained that last semester the PCF approved a 3% increase in fees across board to accommodate the increased number of student applications for financial assistance. Medical students are however ex- THE LUNGS The Lungs contain 2,400 km of airways and 500 million alveoli or tiny air sacs. Their total surface area is about 72 square metres, about the size of a tennis court. pected to pay more on PCF because of the higher cost implication of their training. “We pray God keeps all our parents and sponsors. This is one award that we don’t pray to be beneficiaries of since only those who lose sponsors are beneficiaries,” he said. WEEKLY DIGEST Page 4 the prayer focus: Day 1: Abide in Christ THE LIVER Day 2: Love Day 3 Joy Day 4: Peace Day 5: Patience Day 6: Kindness Do you know that Babcock is part of the 10-day Prayer global rain? Each day participants get to pray for specific persons and issues of con- cern. All are encouraged to lift up at least seven persons in prayers. Day 7: Goodness This year, the fruit of the Holy Spirit focus is part of Day 10: Self-control OPERATION GLOBAL RAIN Day 8: Faithfulness Day 9: Gentleness connect with one another, we’re also connected to our Father in Heaven.” She appealed that those who could not for health or some other reasons join in the fast that went with the prayer sessions, could focus on fasting in other ways prescribed in the Isaiah 58. ABIDING IN CHRIST Babcock offered special prayers for Nigeria and the Chibok girls as the University community joined more than 1,800 Adventist churches worldwide in the annual 10-day prayer session, Operation Global Rain, Jan 7 - 17. “We are not just going through the motions of prayer,” said Prayer Coordinator for Pioneer Church and Associate Vice President Office of Institutional Effectiveness, OIE, Prof. Constance Nwosu. “As we H E A LT H BENEFITS OF AVOCADOS Cancer Defence Did you know that avocados have more than just good taste going for them? According to research, certain compounds in avocados pre- vent cancer by seeking out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells. Also, avocados, like olive oil, are high in oleic acid, which can prevent breast cancer. Eye Health Avocados top the fruit charts in carotenoid lutein which protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, AMAZING FACTS • The liver is the only organ of the body that can regenerate itself. • It weighs less than 2 kg, yet it holds about 13% of blood at any given time. • It accounts for the breaking down of fat in the body through the production of bile. • It converts excess glucose into glycogen. Associate Church Pastor, David Abioye led the prayer session. The programme will be wrapped up with a breakfast prayer meeting at pioneer Church, on Sunday, January 17. two disabling agerelated eye diseases. Lower Chole sterol Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a type of alcohol that occurs naturally in plants which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. Beta-sitosterol is also reputed to help prevent hair loss. HERO OF THE WEEK Hi there, do you know that you can vote or send in our hero of the week by simply sharing with us what makes your nominee outstanding? Nominees can be students, faculty or staff members who have made a difference in the lives of others in the discharge of their duties or in community service. Send your nominations with pictures to: 080 39 75 86 54 A PUBLICATION OF DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY DIVISION
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