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through Christian education; transforming
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Agbeniga Gideon

Awoseyila Gbolahan
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Bilesanmi Ahmad
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Ezomo Barbara
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Inyang Comfort
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Ugo-Ezeaba Anita
S o w u n m i
Oluwawunmi
FACULTY
ADVISOR/COACH
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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