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EDITORIAL BOARDDr. 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)

In its bid towards contributing to sustainable energy development in Nigeria, the University of Ilorin, through its Centre for Renewable Energy, has opened

discussions with the Kyungpook National University (KNU), South Korea, on how a solar power farm can be established in the University of Ilorin, which will guarantee reliable energy not only for the immediate benefit of the University but also its environs.

At a preliminary meeting between the management of the University of Ilorin and a delegation from the Kyungpook National University, one of the top ten universities in South Korea as well as representatives of the Korea Southern Power (KOSPO) Company, which held last Thursday (November 29, 2018) at the Old Council Chamber, University of Ilorin, the need to invest in the building of solar power farms to help address the epileptic power situation in Nigeria was underscored.

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The former Managing 2018) while presenting a paper at thDirector of Martaba Farms the 8 International Jatropha

Nigeria Limited, Minna, Conference, tagged “Jatropha Niger State, Alhaji Garba Attahiru 2018” organised by the University Madami, has called on the Federal of Ilorin Jatropha Plantation Government to provide an Development and Maintenance enabling environment for Jatropha

Committee in collaboration with farmers and investors in order to

the Society for the Conservation of boost the nation's economy.Phytofuels and Sciences.Alhaji Madami made the

call last Tuesday (November 27, (Contd. on page 4)

A h i g h - p o w e r e d was accompanied on the visit by delegation from the the DELSU’s Registrar, Mr. Delta State University Daniel Urhibo and the Director,

(DELSU), Abraka, led by the Centre for Research and institution’s Vice-Chancellor, International Programmes, Prof. Prof. Victor Peretomode, was in Fidelis Emu, disclosed that part the University of Ilorin last of the reasons for the visit was to Monday (November 26, 2016) s i g n a M e m o r a n d u m o f to explore the possibilities of Understanding (MoU) with the collaboration between the two University of Ilorin in order to universities in the areas of chart some sort of academic student and staff exchange and collaborations between the two research. institutions.

Prof. Peretomode, who

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The Vice-Chancellor,Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem (left), welcoming Prof. Jeung-Soo Huh to the University last Thursday

Delta varsity seeks collaboration with Unilorin on academic linkageBy Fatima Abubakre

How Jatropha products can boost nation's economy -- Madami

By Mustafa Abubakar and Nneka Nwogwugwu

Unilorin, Korean varsity to champion solar energy projectBy Fatima Abubakre

The Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Prof. Victor Peretomode (left) and

his Unilorin counterpart, Prof. Abdulkareem at the meeting last Monday

IN THIS EDITION

CILS to honour Oloyede, Ijaiya, others p7

thObafemi marks 65 birthday, formally retires p7

Unilorin produces packaged 'kulikuli' p8

Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p9

The Podium: Yahya Imam as an exemplar of academic altruism p12

Mass Comm. Dept launches PG manuals p6

VC hails Olu Obafemi as he receives National Merit Award Thurs p7

Unilorin students shine at ICAN, CFA contest p6

IN THIS EDITION

U n i l o r i n N A S U s p l a s h e s N 6 . 5 m o n Retired members p5 M a s s C o m m . D e p t l a u n c h e s P GManuals p6U n i l o r i n s t u d e n t s s h i n e a t I C A N , CFA contest p6 V C h a i l s Ol u Ob a f e m i a s h e r e c e i v e sNational Merit Award Thurs p7C I L S t o h o n o u r Ol o y e d e , I j a y a , p 7

t hOb a f e m i m a r k s 6 5 b i r t h d a y , f o r m a l l y Retires p7Un il o r in p r o d u c e s p a c k a g e d 'k u li k u li ' p 8Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p9Th e P o d i u m : Y a h y a I m a m a s a n Exemplar of academic altruism p12

Uni lorin NASU splashes N6.5m on Retired members p5

Unilorin NASU splashes N6.5m on Retired members p5 Mass Comm. Dept launches PG Manuals p6 Unilorin students shine at ICAN, CFA contest p6 VC hails Olu Obafemi as he receives National Merit Award Thurs p7 CILS to honour Oloyede, Ijaya, others p7 Obafemi marks 65

th birthday, formally

Retires p7 Unilorin produces packaged ‘kulikuli’ p8 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p9 The Podium: Yahya Imam as an Exemplar of academic altruism p12

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Mr. Shobowale Kasali Muhammad, formerly of the Central Admin. Unilorin, (left) receiving a document from the Institution’s Registrar, Dr.

(Mrs.) Folaranmi Olowoleni(Right), at the NASU Day last Wednesday

(Right) Comrade Yekini Agunbiade ,NLC Chairman, Kwara State presenting a cash award to

Mrs. Kehinde Florence Fawale (Mass Comm. Dept)(Center) while Comrade Zubayr Ibrahim,

Chairman NASU, Unilorin Chapter, looks on, at the NASU Day last Wednesday

L-R: Alh.Liad Tella, Managing Director,Unilorin Press; Prof. Stephen Bolu, Dean, PG School, University of Ilorin, Dr.

L.A. Azeez, Head of Dept. Mass Comm. and his immediate predecessor, Dr. (Mrs.) S. S. Abdulbaqi

L-R: Comrade (Mrs.) O. F. Adesina, the former Chairman, NASU, Unilorin ;Comrade Olusina Owoeye , State Branch’s Secretary; Comrade Yekini Agunbiade

NLC Chairman, Kwara State; and Comrade Zubayr Ibrahim, Chairman NASU, Unilorin at the NASU Day

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Members of the South Korean delegation with the management team of the University of Ilorin shor ly after their meeting last Thursday

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The visiting Vice-Chancellor Memorandum of Understanding; also maybe in the sciences but that may not pointed out that the University of Ilorin one of the things that intrigued us is be a problem too if it is going to be an is a foremost University that has made your academic stability”. arrangement for cross-fertilisation of remarkable achievements in the area of ideas during the summer period; but if Highlighting the strengths of scholarship. He stated that the Delta it is going to involve spending up a DELSU among which is a stable State University, though relatively session or two in either institution, you academic calendar recorded in the last younger compared with Unilorin, can then look at how the programmes are four years, Prof. Peretomode be a worthy partner in the areas of so that there is no conflict”.disclosed that students of his teaching and research. University had been able to embark on T h e U n i l o r i n ’s Vi c e -

Prof. Peretomode said, We an exchange programme with the Chancellor further assured his guests have no doubt in our mind that we have University of Cape Coast, Ghana, this that “the willingness is there on our end a lot to share in common and also to year, saying “…with all these, I think to work with you just as the willingness benefit from you. We also recognise we are very much attracted to what you on your side to work with us; we will that many of our lecturers in clinical are doing here”. sign the papers and whatever needs to sciences, basic medical sciences be done, thereafter, will be laid on the While welcoming the visiting graduated from here…I took the idea to DVC (Academic) office”.delegation, the Vice-Chancellor, (the) Senate and we said that some University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Also in his remarks, the universities have already made Age Abdulkareem, highlighted the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), landmark achievements in certain areas benefits of collaboration just as he Prof. (Mrs.) Sylvia Malomo, disclosed and your university was one of such observed that it should begin with the that the University of Ilorin has MoUs universities. We are really interested in “exchange of our staff profile to see with many other universities across the the area of student exchange and staff who is doing what” and establishing world, among which is the U6 exchange.” collaborative positions across different Consortium, a collaboration of

According to him,“such disciplines. universities within Nigeria and Africa. collaborative exchange could be for a Pointing out that students of Highlights of the event were semester or for a year's teaching and the University of Ilorin pay far less the signing of the MoU by the two e v e n c o n d u c t i n g r e s e a r c h than other state universities and federal Vice-Chancellors and the presentation together…Also, we do send some of institutions in the country, Prof. of souvenirs to the guests by the our professorial assessments to A b d u l k a r e e m e x p r e s s e d h i s Registrar, University of Ilorin, Dr. lecturers here and things like that, we willingness to promote collaboration (Mrs.) Folaranmi Olowoleni. know that your Faculties of Basic between the two institutions. Also present at the meeting Medical Science, Clinical Sciences, W h i l e n o t i n g t h a t were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Sciences, Arts, Education… we have collaboration among students will not (Management Services), Prof. B.F. things to learn from you and certain be a problem, especially in the Arts, Sule, and a representative of the Legal things we can share in common. So, I Prof. Abdulkareem, nonetheless, Unit, University of Ilorin, Mrs. F. decided to ask my Director to set in expressed concern for students in the Sheriff. motion to see how we can cultivate a sciences, saying, “I see a little problem

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Delta varsity seeks collaboration with Unilorin on academic linkage

Speaking at the event, the Vice- “…They took me to an industry where Change and Energy, who expressed Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, solar energy was being used to produce delight to be at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, energy and I was impressed; they go spoke on the importance of how lauded the innovative technological into the production of not only the academic research and industry know-how of the Koreans in the energy itself, but the distribution. We expertise could be deployed to address production of sustainable energy. He are hoping their coming here will give the energy needs of Nigeria. said, “Our nation needs reliable energy; us a chance to have that dream solar The event also featured we don't have that capability now and farm we have been asking for; it's been extensive presentations such as “Solar our Government has been struggling, so reduced, so simplified that, anybody Hybrid Solutions for Business in spending millions of dollars to give us can run it…even when we went to the Nigeria”, delivered by Mark Hemin reliable energy but again we are so large three plants, we only saw one operator Butu, a doctoral student at KNU; in population that, by the time in each of the places…our prayer is “ K O S P O C o m p e t e n c e a n d everybody gets what is needed, there is that, if they are able to set up here, all Competitiveness', delivered by the insufficiency. So we are hoping that in our neighbours, starting with us first, General Manager of KOSPO, Mr. H. J. your own little way, you can help our can benefit from a very good supply of Victor Lee, both of which, not only economy by giving us a presence at the electricity' the Vice-Chancellor added, e m p h a s i z e d t h e a c c u m u l a t e d University of Ilorin to be the benefactor just as he pledged his support towards experiences and expertise of KOSPO in of all the communities and I assure you, providing a conducive and enabling the energy industry of South Korea, but y o u h a v e m o r e t h a n e n o u g h environment for the investment. also underscored the importance of customers…” In his remarks, the Leader of funding in actualising these processes.

Recalling his previous visit to the KNU delegation, Prof. Jeung-Soo South Korea, Prof. Abdulkareem said, Huh of the Department of Climate

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Speaking on the topic, invest in the production of the Jatropha that the University has established 55 “Jat ropha Curcas Product ion Curcas seeds which can yield great hectares of Jatropha Plantation, Strategies in an Emerging Economy”, income. Through the help of a multi- organised international conferences the Guest Speaker said that Jatropha purpose oil extracting machine, since 2010 till date, established Curcas plant can turn around the Jatropha produces crude oil which is research journal known as the country's economy if the necessary sold to generate steady income to an International Journal of Phytofuel and conditions are provided, adding that investor. The crude Jatropha oil is used Allied Sciences and collaborated with for rapid germination of seeds, seed for the lubrication of machines and some cooperative societies.coat removal is essential, and pre- machinery because of its high Addressing the gathering, the soaking of Jatropha Curcas in water viscosity. It can also be used for the Royal Father of the Day, the Olofa of p l u s C a l c i u m C h l o r i d e i s manufacturing of antiseptic soaps and Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi, who recommended. bio-pesticides for the control of insect was and represented by the Asala of

pests.He said, “Jatropha Curcas Offa, High Chief Adebayo Shittu, plant is a potential plant which can He added that the crude oil declared his support to the Jatropha turn around the Economy of Nigeria extracted from the plant is also used for Plant committee and prayed for more by farmers and Investors. The the production of Biodiesel for heavy of God's wisdom on the initiative.Government of Nigeria must look into duty truck and generators, among Goodwill messages were also the future to boost the economy of others, as it equally help to reduce delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Nigeria by providing the enabling emission from engines as well as clean Agriculture, Prof. G. Olaoye, environment for Jatropha farmers and up the environment, which investors represented by Prof. Mrs Olayinka Investors”. can take advantage, to establish mini- Ramot Karim from the Department of

refinery for the production of To obtain higher fruit set and Home Economics and the Head of the Biodiesel as evident in the University good quality seed, Alhaji Madami said Department of Election and Political of Ilorin.that it is also good to provide beehives Monitoring, Independent National

for large scale Mono-Culture He further explained the Electoral Commission (INEC), Kwara plantations, adding that for good importance of Jatropha Curcas cakes, State Office, Mr. S. F. Patrick.branching, better seed quality and which can be used as animal feeds, In his welcome address, the quantity, it is essential to prune fertilizers and the production of biogas Chairman of the Local Organising Jatropha Curcas plant during the first for cooking and generation of Committee of the 8th International three years of growth. He also electricity. Conference on Jatropha Plant, recommended a further application of Declaring the Conference Professor M.A. Belewu, urged all Gibberellins (GAZ), which, he said, is open earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of stakeholders to encourage farmers, beneficial. the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman researchers and industries to take

H e l a m e n t e d t h a t t h e Age Abdulkareem, disclosed that the advantage of the plant and expand production of Biofuel (Biodiesel) and University is recognised nationally as ongoing projects to create the Biogas has been on the drawing board a Centre of Excellence in Biodiesel possibility of stimulating favourable for too long, advising that it is time production, adding that the residence environment for the development of true action is taken as Jatropha Curcas of the Jatropha Plantation in the the nation. plant must take the lead of oil institution has attracted investors, He also solicited the support of producing plants with the potential to scholars, authors, and farmers, who the government to create the right provide income to farmers. have expressed interest in sharing regulatory environment to educate

materials and knowledge with the The Guest Speaker said, “The people on Jatropha.University.establishment of small and medium Prof. Belewu thanked the

scale industries and the production of Prof. Abdulkareem, who was Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulkareem, biogas for cooking; water heating and represented by the Dean of Student for his support in hosting the for generation of electricity (power) Affairs, University of Ilorin, Prof. L.T. conference. will go a long way in complementing Ajibade, also disclosed that the Among dignitar ies that public power generation in this University's mini-refinery equipment attended the opening ceremony of the country. will soon be installed. He added that Conference were the Registrar of the

once that is achieved, it will give He explained that Jatropha, University of Ilorin, Dr. Folaranmi people the opportunity to bring locally called "lapa-lapa" in Yoruba, Olowoleni, represented by the Deputy Jatropha seeds for milling, pressing "binidazugu" in Hausa and "kachia" in Registrar, Student Affairs, Dr. and production of Biodiesel.Nupe, is a plant with a lifespan of 40 to Akinyemi; Prof. G. B. Adesiji of the

50 years that grows under sub-tropical T h e V i c e - C h a n c e l l o r Department of Agricultural Extension condition, best grown in aerated sandy appreciated donations made by and Rural Development, University of and loamy soil, and it is neither eaten individuals especially the donation of Ilorin; some members of staff of the nor consumed by human beings, materials by Chief Giwa, and the Independent National Electoral animals nor birds. recognition that the government, Commission (INEC), Kwara State

through the NNPC, has shown to the On the economic relevance, Office; researchers, lecturers and University on Jatropha.Alhaji Madami, who is the Resident students , among others.

Electoral Commissioner in-charge of Since the inauguration of the Kwara State, said that a farmer can committee, the Vice-Chancellor noted

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The University of Ilorin’s Sulyman Age Abdulkareem-led He, however, encouraged all branch of the Non-Academic management of the University for its staff members of the University to Staff Union of Universities support for the Union. ensure that they improve themselves

(NASU) last Monday (November In his address on the occasion, intellectually and professionally in 26,2018) took its welfare programme the Vice-Chancellor of the University order to improve on their service a notch higher when it splashed a total of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age delivery.of N6,550,000.00 on 53 of its retired Abdulkareem, assured staff members In her remarks, the Registrar, members and ten dependants of of the institution who applied for the University of Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) deceased members for the i r recent conversion exercise that all Folaranmi Olowoleni, also reassured meritorious services to the University qual if ied candidates wil l be the staff of the commitment of the and the Union. considered without any manipulation. University’s management to their

The presentation was part of Prof. Abdulkareem said that welfare.the activities to mark the 2018 since the University Council has Among the dignitaries that Unilorin NASU DAY, which was set approved the exercise, all those graced the occasion were the aside to honour retired members and concerned will receive good news Chairman of the Nigeria Labour give welfare package to the families very soon, adding that the recent Congress (NLC), Kwara State of the deceased ones. conversion examination will only Branch, Comrade Yekini Agunbiade;

The Chairman of the Union, make the affected staff better. the NASU Chairman, Kwara State Comrade Subaru Ibrahim, said that On the disparities between the Branch, Comrade Issa Muhammed; the gesture was to recognise and junior and senior staff conditions of Unilorin’s Branch Chairman of the compensate the Union's fallen heroes service, the Vice-Chancellor called on Senior Staff Association of Nigerian whose efforts and contributions all administrators to unify the rules Universities (SSANU), Comrade remain so dear and indelible in the that guide civil servants in Nigeria, Muhammad Akanbi; and the history of the University. adding, “Whatever is sauce for the Chairman of the Unilorin’s Branch of

Comrade Ibrahim, who goose is sauce for the gander. There is the National Association of Academic h i g h l i g h t e d t h e n u m e r o u s no reason to warrant different Technologists (NAAT), Comrade achievements of the Union since he conditions of service for the different Olufemi Awolola , among others.assumed office, appreciated the Prof. strata of staff.

Unilorin NASU splashes N6.5m on retired membersBy Mustafa Abubakar

Earlier, in his remarks, the modern conditions has created Innovation), University of Ilorin, Prof. Director of the Unilorin Renewable pressure”, and expressed the optimism Mikhail Buhari respectively as well as Energy Centre, Prof. C. Akoshile, that the present collaboration with the University Librarian, Prof. highlighted the benefits of international KNU would be brought to fruition. Abdulwahab Issa. cooperation with other universities The high point of the occasion Others included the Dean, across the world, noting that the was the presentation of souvenirs to the Faculty of Engineering, University of University of Ilorin has engaged in visiting South Korean delegation by Ilorin, Prof. S. Ogunniyi; the Dean, cooperative research across many fronts the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) F a c u l t y o f P h y s i c a l despite limited funding, F.M. Olowoleni, while the Leader of Sciences,University of Ilorin, Prof. F.

Pointing out that Nigeria is a the KNU team, Prof. Jeung-Soo Huh, A.Adekola and the Dean, Faculty of country blessed with abundant human also presented a gift to the Vice- Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Prof. resources including natural resources Chancellor, Prof. Abdulkareem. G. Olaoye, as well as the Director of like oil, Prof. Akoshile, however, Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Also present at the event were lamented the high population growth Mr. Kunle Akogun, who was t h e D ep u ty Vice - C h an ce l l o r, rate over the years without a represented by Mr. Abubakar S. Imam; (Academic), University of Ilorin,Prof. corresponding increase in infrastructure t h e D e p u t y R e g i s t r a r, Vi c e -Sylvia Malomo;the Deputy Vice-among which, is electrical energy and Chancellor's Office, Mrs. B. O. Ishola, Chancellor, (Management Services), supply. and the Coordinator of the Legal Unit, University of Ilorin, Prof. B. F. Sule

University of Ilorin, Mrs. R. He said, “The demand for and the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Olorukooba, among others.modern things and survival under ( R e s e a r c h , Te c h n o l o g y a n d

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All is set for the conferment of this on national development. leadership qualities and remarkable year's Nigerian National Order contributions to education, society and The message, which was signed of Merit (NNOM) on a foremost culture" over the years. on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor by the

scholar and University of Ilorin Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Folaranmi Modupe The Vice-Chancellor also Professor of English, Olu Obafemi, this Olowoleni, said that the latest award to a described the awardee "as an intellectual Thursday (December 6, 2018) by Unilorin don, just like the previous ones, colossus" and an important "member of President Muhammadu Buhari. is well-deserved, considering the the intelligentsia" who has "impacted

Already, the Vice-Chancellor of numerous scholarly contributions and the society" greatly through the the University, Prof. Sulyman Age exemplary patriotic intervention of promotion of "excellence in various Abdulkareem, has paid glowing tributes Prof. Obafemi in nation-building. areas of our national life". to the renowned academic and prolific Prof. Abdulkareem expressed While pointing out that Prof. wordsmith on h is spectacular profound delight with the development, Obafemi's singular laudable attainment achievements. particularly as the don is being "has brought tremendous honour and

In a congratulatory message recognized and celebrated as "the sole prestige to the University", the Vice-sent to the National Merit laureate, Prof. winner" of the 2018 edition of the Chancellor reminded the awardee to see Abdulkareem described the award as a prestigious award. the Prize as "a call for greater service(s) testimony of the varied, positive and to his fatherland" and most especially to He said, "the distinguished irrepressible impact of the prolific his immediate constituency, the prize" being conferred on Prof. Obafemi writer, consummate essayist and University of Ilorin.is a product of his "prodigious cerebral seasoned author of international repute works, resourcefulness, hardwork,

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The Center for Ilorin Studies University of Ilorin at large as well as Olusin of Isanlu Isin and Chairman of (CILS), University of Ilorin, will the Managing Director/ Chief Executive the Isin Council of Traditional Rulers, next Wednesday (December 12, Officer of BOVAS and Co. Nig. Ltd., Oba (Dr.) Solomon Olugbenga

2018) confer an award on the Madam Victoria Samson; and the IQRA Oloyede, while the Emir of Ilorin and Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint College, Ilorin. Chairman, Kwara State Council of Admissions and Matriculation Board Chiefs, Alh.(Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-A statement made available to (JAMB), Prof. Is'haq O. Oloyede OFR, Gambari CFR will be the Royal Father Unilorin Bulletin by the Director of the under whose tenure as the Vice- of the Day.Centre, Dr. AbdulGaniyu Ibrahim Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Jawondo, said that the event, which will Also expected to be the Special the Center was established. also feature the launch of a book of Guests of Honour at the event, which

Also to be honoured by the reading published by the Center, will be will attract other important dignitaries Centre are the immediate past Deputy hosted by the Vice-Chancellor of the from far and near, are the wife of the Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r ( A c a d e m i c ) , University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Governor of Kwara State, Mrs. University of Ilorin, Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Age Abdulkareem, at the University Omolewa Ahmed and the wife of the Ijaiya, and the Composer of the famous Auditorium beginning at 10.00a.m. Chairman and Chief Executive of Kam Unilorin Anthem, Mr. Abraham T. J. Group of Industries, Ilorin, Hajia The statement added that the Adagio for their contributions to the Bolanle Kamoru Yusuf.event will be presided-over by the development of the Centre and the

Ath 300 Level student of the team who participated in the First Abuja for the 48 ICAN Annual

Department of Finance, Bank-sponsored competition were Conference, ICAN professional University of Ilorin, Olawale Dauda Rilwan Opeyemi (400L examination scholarship worth

Razaq Ademola, has won the third Accounting), Mukaila Osieba Diana N340, 000 and a promise of position in an Essay Competition (400L Accounting), Latinwo Semirat automatic employment upon jointly organised by the Institute of (400l Finance) and Oladipupo Sodiq completion of his undergraduate Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (400L Economics) as accompanied programme if he graduates with a (ICAN) and KPMG Professional by Mr. W.O. Ibrahim, the Faculty minimum of Second Class Upper.Services Nigeria. Adviser, Faculty of Management In a related development, a

Sciences, University of Ilorin. About 500 students of contingent of the students of the various higher institutions across the The Unilorin team was Faculty of Management Sciences, count ry par t i c ipa ted in the rewarded with a certificate of University of Ilorin, have also competition themed “E-Business and participation, local and global claimed the fourth position in the Cyber Security Issues: The Role of s cho la r sh ip fo r t he f ema le grand finale of the 2018 Chartered Accountancy Profession”. participants to write CFA level one Financial Analyst (CFA) Society

examination, scholarships for the For his efforts, Ademola was Nigeria Ethics Challenge, which held , participating Faculty Adviser and rewarded with N25,000 cash prize, a on November 3rd, 2018 at Iganmu,

interested academic staff to write the brand new HP Laptop, an Award Lagos. CFA level one examinations. Plaque, an all-expense paid trip to Members of the Unilorin

Mass Comm. Dept launches PG manualsBy Nneka Nwogwugwu

Unilorin students shine at ICAN, CFA contestsBy Fatima Abubakre

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The Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Age Abdulkareem, will be the Faculty of Agriculture, Theatre by 10.00a.m. Chairman and Special Guest of University of Ilorin, will this Honour on the occasion while the A statement made available to

Wednesday (December 5, 2018) join Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Unilorin Bulletin by the President of the rest of the world to mark the G. Olaoye will be the Chief Host. The the Soil Science Society of Nigeria World Soil Day. Head of the Department of (SSSN), Prof. B. A. Raji, indicated

Agronomy, Dr. J. O. Olaniyan is the To mark t he even t a that the Vice-Chancellor of the Host.symposium will be held at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman

VC hails Olu Obafemi as he receives National Merit Award ThursBy Abubakar Imam

CILS to honour Oloyede, Ijaiya, others By Abubakar Imam

thObafemi marks 65 birthday, formally retires By Olusola Hammed

It was a celebrat ion galore penultimate Sunday (November 19, 2018) as the immediate past

Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, organised a

ththanksgiving to celebrated his 65 birthday and formal retirement from public service.

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after leaving office, Mr. Obafemi said those who are still in active service to be he has been keeping himself busy with hardworking, dedicated, committedt different exercises, having been a and loyal to the management, saying retired referee. He said, “Since I left that they will always reap the fruit at the office in April, I wake up by 10:00am, end of the day.jug round the street, and doing press-up Among those who attended the in my compound has been my daily event were the former Deputy Vice-routine to keep my body fit and Chancellor (Management Service), healthy”. University of the Ilorin, Prof. Albert hanksgiving

On the possibility of taking up Olayemi; the Deputy Registrar (Human Service to mark his retirement from the appointment elsewhere, Mr. Obafemi Resources), Mrs. R. A. Okojie; the University, Mr. Obafemi thanked God said that he has been anxiously waiting Deputy Registrar, Vice-Chancellor's for an eventful, tasking and demanding for the time to properly retire from the Office, Mrs. Beatrice Ishola; Mr. tenure as the fifth Registrar of the Better services of the University of Ilorin Aderemi Adewoyin of the Provos’s By Far University. Describing himself as before considering and accepting Office, College of Health Sciences, a “Child of Destiny”, the former various offers that have been coming his University of Ilorin; Mr. Fakoya, and Registrar said it was a rough but gainful way. Mr. Agbede of the Student Affairs' Unit, experience rising through the rank to

among others.become the University Registrar. The former Registrar, who is also a retired FIFA referee, advised While recounting his experience

The Dean of the Postgraduate University to follow the pace set by the imbibing effective reading culture through constant study of serious S c h o o l , U n i v e r s i t y o f Department of Mass Communication.publications especially those related Ilorin,Prof.Stephen Bolu,has Prof.Bolu assured the students to their course of study including the commended the Department of Mass that the Postgraduate School will handbook.Communication for taking giant steps ensure that they graduate at the

The event also provided a in publishing its Postgraduate appropriate time and will also help to platform for an interactive session

Handbook,the first of its kind at the control any attempt to charge between the Dean of Postgraduate University,which is aimed at providing inappropriate payment that could be School and the students, where cogent guides to the postgraduate students of imposed on any Postgraduate Students issues affecting the students were the Department. in the University. discussed and properly addressed. Prof.Bolu,who made this In his remarks,the Head of the Prof. Bolu also presented

ce r t i f i ca tes to s tuden ts who commendation at the unveiling of the Department, Dr. Azeez, explained that participated in the training workshop H a n d b o o k p e n u l t i m a t e the motivations for the publication of organised by the Department. Friday(November 23,2018),praised the the Handbook was to come up with

The occasion was attended by e f f o r t s o f t h e H e a d o f t h e something that is close to the kind of the Dean, Faculty of Communication Department,Dr.Lukman Adesina comprehensive guide usually given to and Information Sciences, Dr. R. G. Azeez, in publishing the Handbook. students in reputable,high-class Jimoh, who was represented by the

The Dean,who launched the universities abroad,and which usually Sub-Dean, Dr. Patrick Udende; Handbook that is aimed at providing inculcate in the students adequate necessary guide to the postgraduate information about the course of their students of the Department,and for the programmes. the

Managing Director of Unilorin Press, prosperity of the Department,implored Dr. Azeez advised the students Alhaji Liad Tella; to take up the responsibility of other academic Departments in the

the immediate past Head of the Department of Mass Communication; Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat Abdulbaqi,

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Unilorin produces packaged 'kulikuli' By Fatima Abubakre

As part of measures towards traditional snacks and foods that “kulikuli samples are usually fulfilling the University of attractive, convenient, available and street-produced and hawked without I l o r i n ' s m a n d a t e o f safer for consumption”, noting that appropriate packaging”, noting that

community service, a value addition “the first phase of the activity “these production and marketing r e s e a r c h g r o u p w i t h i n t h e involves the production of packaged m e t h o d s p r e d i s p o s e i t t o Department of Home Economics and spiced kulikuli”. contamination, which may lead to Food Science, led by Prof. (Mrs.) food borne diseases”.Prof. Karim explained, “Our Olayinka Ramot Karim, has target is to add value to the commonly According to Prof. (Mrs.) produced for sale, packaged spiced consumed traditional foods such as Karim, the production of the fried groundnut cake popularly called Elubo, Gari, Tuwoogi, Beske, Luru, packaged spiced kulikuli, which was 'kulikuli', a renowned West African Iru and Kulikuli to enhance the food sponsored by the University snack, and nutritional security of the administration in line with its

Speaking on behalf of other community”. promotion of gown-and-town members of the research group, relationship, is now readily available According to her, “Kulikuli is which comprises Dr. Mutiat Balogun, at the Department of Home a fried groundnut cake consumed in Dr. Olufunmilola Abiodun, Dr. Economics and Food Science of the many parts of Nigeria, including Samson Oyeyinka and Dr. (Mrs.) Faculty of Agriculture, as well as Ilorin. It is high in protein and can be Grace Adeyanju, the leader of Group, among all food vendors within the eaten alone or in combination with Prof. Karim, explained that “the University.garri, ogi and other common staples”.focus of the research team is to make The group leader pointed out

Prof. Johnson's son wedsBy Tajudeen Babamale

Personalities from within and a deep sense of gratitude to all well- University of Ilorin Central Mosque, outside the University of Ilorin wishers who came from far and near Prof. Abdulganiyu Abdulsalam gathered penultimate Friday to grace the occasion. Oladosu, (AGAS); the Provost of the

(November 23, 2018) at Sultanate College of Health Sciences, While wishing the new Central Mosque, Adewole, Ilorin, as University of Ilorin, Prof. O.T. couple a prosperous and blissful the son of the immediate past Provost, Adedoyin; the Dean of the Faculty of union, the don encouraged them to be Col lege of Heal th Sciences , Clinical Sciences, Prof Ibrahim tolerant and recognise the fact that U n i v e r s i t y o f I l o r i n , P r o f . Katibi; the Bursar, University of the two of them have had different Abdulwahab Johnson, Lukman Ilorin, Mr. Akeem Sonde; the Deputy upbringings and different life Mobolaji Johnson, tied the marital Reg i s t r a r (Counc i l Off i ce ) , experiences up to the moment of their knot with his heartthrob, Zainab University of Ilorin, Dr. B.S. Adisa; a conjugal union.Ajoke Jimoh. Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Prof. Johnson observed that it

Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali; a former The bride is the daughter of a is almost impossible for a couple not Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. Yasir r e n o w n e d o b s t e t r i c i a n a n d to have differences, but urged them to Anjola Quadri; the Proprietor of gynaecologist, and a Lecturer in the strive to internalise some potential Muyideen College of Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulgafar areas of conflict that may arise.Ilorin, Sheikh Jubril Sha’aban; Abiodun Jimoh. He thanked his in-law, who is representatives of the Nigerian In a chart with Unilorin also his colleague for bestowing the Medical Association (NMA) and the Bulletin, the groom's father, Prof. Johnson family with a beautiful wife.National Association of Resident Johnson, who described the ceremony Among those that graced the Doctors (NARD), among others.as “a palatable experience”, expressed occasion were the Chief Imam of the

Ige bags two Fellowships

Tthh e A g . H e a d o f t h e the Nigerian Associat ion of 2018 during the 30 National

Department of Geology and Hydrologists (NAH). Conference of the Association.Mineral Sciences, University While the conferment for the Dr. Ige, who is the incumbent

of Ilorin, Dr. Olusegun Omoniyi Ige, NAEGE Fellowship took place National Technical Secretary of has been conferred with the during the International Conference NAH, has just completed his tenure Fellowship awards of the Nigerian of the Association in Port Harcourt on as the National Vice President of Association of Engineering Geology October 7, 2018, that of the NAH NAEGE.and the Environment (NAEGE) and took place in Minna on November 8,

UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST

ND THFUND SOURCES AND UTILIZATION REPORT FROM 22 TO 29 NOVEMBER, 2018.

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FUNDS SOURCES AMOUNT Academic Transcript 484,157.75 Staff I.D. Card 3,700.00 Academic Gown 26,000.00 Order of Proceeding 26,000.00 Admin Charges 31,500.00 Muffler 18,200.00 Fitness 2,842.50 Convocation VCD 5,200.00 Various Refund 62,700.00 Student I.D. Card 8,157.50 Certificate 65,000.00 Certificate Folder 32,500.00 Rent of Property 150,000.00 Damages 15,000.00 Housing Loan Form 500.00 Verification 25,000.00 Contractor Registration 12,000.00 Unilorin Tablet 30,000.00 Undergraduate Convocation Charges 41,600.00 Undergraduate Acceptance Charges

1,550,150.00

Undergraduate School Charges

366,056,350.00

Undergraduate Change of Programme Form

80,000.00

Undergraduate Hostel Charges

27,652,000.00

Postgraduate Faculty Charges

14,700.00

Postgraduate School Charges

7,306,400.00

Postgraduate Convocation Charges

362,100.00

Postgraduate Hostel Charges

1,125,000.00

Postgraduate Acceptance Charges

220,000.00

Institute of Education Convocation Charges

271,400.00 Institute of Education School Charges

152,750.00

Remedial School Application form

6,240,150.00 JUPEB Acceptance fees

360,000.00

JUPEB Application form

350,000.00 Total of Fund Sources for the period

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412,781,057.75

FUNDS UTILIZATION: Messrs Rasimtoh Nig Ltd Construction of Main Library Extension

2,078,025.00

Brenthurst Ltd

Rehabilitation of Tetfund Hostel

11,011,089.87 The Book Company Ltd

Assorted Text Books For University Library for

Faculties

4,689,561.58

Pasekhame and Sons Repair of High Lift Pump for Water Treatment Plant.

48,825.00

Goldlarem Nig Ltd

Repainting of Kerbs wall of Senate Building for Convocation.

866,670.00

Geg & Global Concept

Supply of Sourveniers for 34th

Convocation

304,000.00

Terzarghi Engineering Nig Ltd

400 seater Lecture Hall

599,832.74

OTHER PAYMENT S: Various i .e DTA, Imprest, Refund e.t.c

1,810,532.00

Purchase Advance Various

370,700.00 Federal Sub Account Stamp Duty Deduction from Blue Fortune Nig

Ltd

721,220.56

FIRS WHT & VAT Deductions from Ever Phoenix Guest House

1,171.90

Staff Training Staff Development Awards

22,246,206.66

Total TSA Charges

40,610.26

Total Payments for the period

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44,788,445.57

New AppointmentName

Department

Appointment

Effective Date

Prof. J. O. Olaoye

Agric & Bio-Systems Engineering

Director, Unilorin Renewable Energy Center

With Effect from 29th

November, 2018

Dr. A. B. Alabi

Physics

Deputy Director, Bio-Fuel Renewable Energy Center

With Effect from 29th

November, 2018

Dr. S. O. Bilewu

Water Resources & Environmental Engineering

Coordniator, National Water Resources Capacity Building Network

With Effect from 29th

November, 2018

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Department/Unit

Date of Birth

1.

Olaitan, Ajide J.

Works: Works/Maint enance. Office

Dec 2

2.

Iroye, Mojisola Victoria

Registry

Dec 2

3.

Magaji, Khadujat

Centre For Counseling & Human Development

Dec 2

4.

Yusuf, Mariam A .

Registry

Dec 2

5.

Olayemi, Adeyemi D.

Security Division

Dec 3

6.

Akanbi, Sheu-Usman O.

Agric Econ & Farm Mgt

Dec 3

7.

Azeez, Adesina L.

Mass Communication

Dec 3

8.

Adebayo, Bunmi O.

Registry

Dec 3

9.

Taiwo, Julianah O.

Registry

Dec 4

10.

Adetoro, Abdulrasaq I

Works: Works/Maint enance

Office

Dec 4

11.

Salami, Maryam A.

University Lodges Unit

Dec 4

12.

Chidi-Egboka, Ngozi

C.

Optometry & Vision Science

Dec 4

13.

Olorunmaiye, John A.

Mechanical Engineering

Dec 5

14.

Abubakar, Mulikat S.

Microbiology

Dec 5

15.

Ademola-Popoola, D.

Ophthalmology

Dec 5

16.

Abdulrahman, Mohammed R.

Educational Technology

Dec 5

17.

Opeyemi, Olufunke A.

Zoology

Dec 5

18.

Olaleye, James B.

Surveying & Geo-Informatics

Dec 6

19.

Olawepo, Raphael A.

Geography & Environmental Management

Dec 6

20.

Olumorin, Olubode C.

Educational Technology

Dec 6

21.

Adebayo, Ganiyu B.

Chemistry

Dec 6

22.

Omede, Adedoyin J.

Political Science

Dec 6

23.

Mokuolu, Olugbenga A.

Paediatric & Child Health

Dec

6

24.

Adeosun, Hezekiah O.

Ling. & Nig. Languages

Dec 6

25.

Abubakar, Nurudeen Y.

Network Operating Centre

Dec 6

26.

Oluwafisan, Yetunde O .

English.

Dec 7

27.

Oshiniwe, Stella E.

Registry

Dec 7

28.

Akano, Felicia O.

Registry

Dec 7

29.

Adewuyi, Florence F.

Registry

Dec 7

30.

Lawal, Mujidat A.

Bursary

Dec 7

31.

Opaleke, Moses A.

Registry

Dec 8

32.

Ayorinde, Janet O.

Geology & Mineral Sciences

Dec 8

Staff Development Award Recipient Programme Department Institution where tenable Mrs S.B. Kareem

Ph.D Degree

Anatomy

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Mr O.A. Adewuyi

Ph.D Degree

Mechanical Engineering

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Mrs. E. O. Babatunde

Ph. D. Degree

Chemical Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Minna

Mrs. S. M. Adeniji

Ph. D. Degree

Science Education

University of New England, Armidale, Australia

Mr A.P. Abogunrin

Ph.D Degree

Industrial Relations & Personnel Management

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Miss M.F. Audu

M.Sc. Degree

Chemistry

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Dr I.A. Ganiyu

M.VSc.

Degree

Veterinary Parastology & Entomology

University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Mr S.B. Oladimeji

M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree

Architecture

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Mr O.J. Ademola

Ph.D. Degree

Zoology

Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania

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ØA leading telecommunication company in Nigeria, Friday, November 30, p.31)the MTN, has recently orgainised an MTN Pulse ØWhile speaking at a press conference organised by the Campus Invasion at the University of Ilorin. Leadership of the University of Ilorin Students' (“Kwara MTN Pulse Invasion: Drama as lady runs off Union to mark its administration’s 100 days in office, with Faiz's jacket”, Vanguard, Saturday, November the President of the Union, Mr. Emmanuel 24, 2018, p.22; See also, “Faiz excites students, as Animashaun, has disclosed that the institution charges Pulse Invasion hit UNILORIN”, The Guardian, were the lowest in the country.Saturday, November 24, 2018, p.25) (“UNILORIN students say institution's charges

ØA photograph of the Dean, Student Affairs, University lowest in Nigeria”, The Nation online, Monday, of Ilorin, Prof. Lanre Tajudeen Ajibade, Mrs. Precious November 26, 2018)

thMinimah of MTN and a Sport Analyst, Mr. Femi ØWhile delivering the 10 Convocation Lecture of the Adesina, during the recent MTN Campus Pulse Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, a former Invasion held at the University of Ilorin, has been Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, who is published. also the Registrar of Joint Admissions and (“Photo Splash”, Business Day, Sunday, November Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Oloyede 25, 2018, p.10) OFR has described teachers in the country as the

ØIn an advertorial, the University of Ilorin, has invited worst paid in the world.qualified contractors to apply for prequalification and (“I was shocked JAMB could generate N9b, says tender exercise for some Asphalt Overlay on the Oloyede. Finance minister expected N300m from Existing Surface Dressed Road to the College of board”, The Nation, Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Health Sciences Phase II. P.5)(“Invitation to Tender for Asphalt Overlay on the ØAn alumnus of the University of Ilorin, Barrister Existing Surface Dressed Road to College of Health Luqman Olarewaju Bello, has described the day a Sciences (COHS) Phase II”, New Telegraph, Monday, Bailiff collected money from an accused person and November 26, 2018, p.5; See also, “Invitation to set him free as his most memorable moment in the law Tender for Asphalt Overlay on the Existing Surface profession.Dressed Road to College of Health Sciences (COHS) (“Day bailiff collected money from accused, spend it, Phase II”, Federal Tenders Journal, Monday, set him free”, National Pilot, Thursday, November 29, November 26, 2018, p.8; “Invitation to Tender for 2018, p.18)Asphalt Overlay on the Existing Surface Dressed ØThe immediate past Head of Department, Mass Road to College of Health Sciences (COHS) Phase Communication, University of Ilorin, Dr (Mrs.) II”, Blueprint, Monday, November 26, 2018, p.21) Saudat Abdulbaqi, will be reviewing a book titled

ØThe Director, Directorate of Corporate Affairs, “Fundamentals of Journalism”, written by the Sunday University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, has written Editor of the Herald Newspaper, Jubril Issa, slated for on the recent familiarization visit to the institution by lunch on Saturday, December 1, 2018. the Executive Chairman of the Oriental Energy (“Editor, Herald, book for lunch Saturday”, National Resource Ltd, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi. Pilot, Thursday, November 29, 2018, p.22)('Indimi's admonition to Nigerian varsities”, National ØA photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah Pilot, Monday, November 26, 2018, p.9; See also, University, Ilorin, Prof. Taofeek Ibrahim, Prof. Lanre “Indimi's admonition to Nigerian varsities”, Badmas of the University of Ilorin and other Blueprint, Monday, November 26, 2018, p.11; dignitaries during a press briefing on the forthcoming

th“Indimi's admonition to Nigerian varsities”, Daily 8 convocation ceremony of Al-Hikmah University, Sun, Wednesday, November 28, 2018, p.18) Ilorin has been published.

ØA photograph of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, (National Pilot, Thursday, November 29, 2018, p.22)Governing Council of the University of Ilorin, Dr. ØThe Head of Department, Industrial Chemistry of the Abdullahi Jubril Oyekan, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. University of Ilorin, Prof. Baba Alafara, has been Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, the Executive Chairman elected as the Vice-President of the Materials Science of Oriental Energy Resources Ltd, Alhaji (Dr.) and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN).Muhammadu Indimi and the Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) F. (“UNILORIN don elected VP of Materials Scientists' M. Olowoleni has been published. body”, The Nation, November 29, 2018, p.26-26)(National Pilot, Monday, November 26, 2018, p.9) ØThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof.

ØIn his column, an alumnus of the of the University of Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has proferred solutions Ilorin, Dr Tunde Akanni, has quoted a former Vice- to end the ongoing nationwide strike by the Academic Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, who is also the Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation (“What should FG do to end the spate of ASUU Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Oloyede OFR, that the strikes?”, The Punch, Friday, November 30, 2018, University of Ilorin is the most international p.2)University in the country as at today.(“University of Ibadan and irony of fate”, The Point, Monday, November 26, Back page; “UI @70 and irony of peace and conflict scholarship”, Vanguard,

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As the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, The Vice-Chancellor has then been consistently making Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkarem, noted in the address a clarion call on several occasions that we should not rest on our

th modest achievements. Considering the goodwill which the he delivered at the press briefing heralding the 34 University enjoys from different quarters, and the pride of place Convocation ceremonies, “the University of Ilorin has bestridden she occupies among Nigerian universities, it is his opinion and Nigeria's academic landscape as a colossus, and “the fame of the wish that “we should not drop from the enviable altitude at which institution in terms of her advancement in the promotion of the institution has been cruising for close to two decades”. Rather, academic excellence and moral probity transcends the shores of it is his desire that we “become more proactive and pragmatic in this country”. These remarks were just a confirmation of the our approach and drive to ensure that the institution actualises her reality of the climate of opinions pervading the community of the lofty goals and ideals without losing an iota of her long-sustained University's stakeholders. The verifiable evidence of the Vice-accomplishments”. It is his desire that we are much more Chancellor's claim is the fact that “for about eighteen years now, emboldened in resolute selflessness for the greater glory of the the institution has consistently had uninterrupted and smooth University.academic calendar”. The Vice-Chancellor put the evidence of his

claim in a form of comparative analysis. He noted that “unlike One of the senior academic staff members that has some Nigerian universities, where incessant industrial action and heeded the clarion call with all sense of commitment and student unrest have become the norm, students in this institution unquestionable love for the University is Professor Yahya Imam, are confident and certain of their year of graduation”. who has untiringly and passionately served the University as the

Research Manager, Humanities Cluster. In his commitment to Undoubtedly, the Vice-Chancellor exuded a great deal of strengthen the University's strategic goal of fostering palpable joy and satisfaction while giving the report of his one- internationalization, partnerships and linkages, Professor Imam year stewardship in office. This is because he saw rays of hope has been so resourceful, zestful and helpful. His contributions in that the mission of the University on which he built his own the promotion of research and development activities within the primary goal was already on the course of fulfilment. He has left institutions through his selfless efforts at counselling, exposing nobody in doubt that the utmost priority of his vision for the and linking academic staff to sources of funding is highly University is to “redefine and make the University a world-class commendable. The Professor of Islamic Studies, who is also a institution with a reputation for generation of innovative Deputy Imam for the University of Ilorin Central Mosque, is an knowledge through cutting-edge, result-oriented, focused, exemplar of selfless sacrifice, a prototype of academic altruism; applied, viable, multidisciplined and innovative research”. It is the kind that has driven the University to the zenith we are now now crystal clear to all of us that his“primary aspiration is to drive proud of today.this University on a course of becoming more reputable for

research outputs that can change the world”. It is his desire to Professor Yahya's selflessness and contributions to the create a culture of academic excellence that can attract University's international status have just been recently international collaboration capable of putting the University on recognized and appreciated by the Association of the radar of greater international recognition by becoming one of Commonwealth University (ACU) that has appointed him its the best universities in the world. Champion at the University of Ilorin. Having being on the

contact list of ACU since 2016, and recognizing that he has been The Vice-Chancellor's vision, just like the ones selflessly disseminating ACU's information on conferences, vigorously pursued by his predecessors, sits well within the workshops, research funding and other sundry of vital framework of the University's core values of excellence, integrity information to the members of the academic community of the and transparency, empathy, justice and fair-play, innovation and University of Ilorin, the Association, with the endorsement of the creativity, team work, as well as its guiding principles.Why all Vice-Chancellor, found him the most suitable as its Champion on members of community of the University of Ilorin have been our University campus. It is, therefore, a deserving honour and committed to these core values as well as the guiding principles in recognition of academic altruism. an overwhelming and extraordinary way is baffling and

incomprehensive to many people, especially to the outsiders who As the ACU's Champion on our campus, Professor Imam are our detractors. is expected to facilitate stronger communication channels

between the ACU and academic staff of the University. To qualify Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sulyman for this coveted position, one is expected to have an insight to, or Age Abdulkareem, does not take this commitment for granted. oversight of, one's university's international strategy, This is why he has always been appreciative of the minutest collaborations and partnership. There is no doubt that Professor sacrifice from all staff and students. This is why he noted in his

th Imam fits into this expectation. Being a Research Manager for a press briefing for the 34 Convocation ceremonies that the long time now, he definitely has in abundance insight and achievement and glory of the University is not a flash in the pan. oversight of our University's international strategy and With all sense of humility, he recognized that the glory is made collaboration. As our Champion, he is expected to provide us “possible through the collective cooperation of all the professional development opportunities by helping us expand our stakeholders comprising the University staff and the student global networks, understand our organisation'sstrategic direction populace”. Most sincerely from the bottom of his heart, he and build successful relationships with the ACU and other key acknowledged the selfless sacrifice staff and students of the external stakeholders. Undoubtedly, Professor Imam is not a University have been making “to keep our ship afloat and more stranger in this terrain. He has selflessly guided younger formidable even in the face of strong tempest”. To him, the academics like me on our desire to build very strong international smooth operation of academic activity in the institution, which is collaborations and status. He is an exemplar of academic partly evident in the swarm of applicants for admission that the altruism, who, admittedly, is a tested and trusted hand. May you institution records yearly, is a result of the dedication of the continue to wax stronger in this renewed altruistic mission. committed members of the staff and students of the University.

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