Unilorin Bulletin-18th February, 2013

MONDAY February 18, 2013 VOL. 5 NO. 62

A Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331

www.unilorin.edu.ng

UNIVERSITY of ILORIN

PR AO NB II RT TA CS O- D

Unilorin to get diagnostic centre soon

A well-equipped medical diagnostic centre management and a US-based foundation, PROJECT will soon be established at the University of C.U.R.E. facilitated by another American health Ilorin to ensure that Nigerians don't have to solutions company, Delexis Healthcare Solutions.

go abroad for medical check-ups and diagnosis. The meeting was attended by the Vice-Chancellor, This was disclosed last Wednesday (February 13, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, all the Principal Officers,

2013) during a meeting between the University Deans and Directors. (Contd. on page 3)

As Unilorin Bulletin marks its fifth anniversary of unbroken weekly production, some members of the University community

have praised the consistency, production quality, and juicy editorial content of the newsletter these past five years while also making suggestions for further improvement. The Bulletin, a publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, has undergone tremendous transformation over the years since it debutted on March 31, 1976 as a two-page monthly publication, with no illustration, to a 12-page weekly publication since February 18, 2008. The Registrar-designate, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, said, “When I joined this University many years ago as Information Officer, we were the

By Fatima Abubakre

The VC with the CEO, Delexis, Mr. Alaofin, after the meeting last WednesdayBy Olusegun Mokuolu

Stakeholders give kudos to Unilorin Bulletin

( Contd. on page 4)

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

EDITORIAL BOARD

THIS WEEKv Unilorin hosts 13th NISEB Conference p.3v VC seeks better ties with NIM p.5v Don seeks alternative funding source

for varsities p.5v Omoniyi blames poor reading culture

on laziness p.6v Unilorin Distance Learning programme

takes off p.7v Unilorin in the News p.10v Five years after p.12

2

L-R: The DVC (Acad), Prof. Bayo Lawal; Registrar, Mrs. O. O. Oyeyemi; the VC, Prof. Ambali; the DVC (Management

Services), Prof. Y. Fakunle and the VC (RTI), Prof. F. Oladele at the meeting with PROJECT C.U.R.E. team

The acting Chairman,NIM, Unillorin chapter, Prof. A.Y Abdulkareem presenting a souvenirs to

the VC during the NIM's courtesy visit

R-L: Prof. Abdulkareem; the DVC (RTI), Prof Oladele; the VC, Prof. Ambali; and the Registrar-

designate, Mr. E.D. Obafemi during the NIM's visit to the VC

The Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. Ambali with his new official car

L-R The University Librarian, Dr. Omoniyi; the DVC (Academic), Prof. Bayo Lawal; the Registrar-designate, Mr. E. D. Obafemi, the VC, Prof. Ambali and the DVC

(RTI), Prof. F. Oladele, during the NIM executives’ visit

L-R The DVC (Management Services), Prof Y. Fakunle; the VC, Prof. Ambali; the CEO, Delexis, Mr.

Alaofin and the DVC (RTI), Prof. F. Oladele during the meeting

PHOTO UNIVERSITY of ILORIN


Unilorin BulletinFebruary 18, 2013



Unilorin BulletinFebruary 18, 2013NEWS

(Contd. from front page) Mr. Alaofin said the two organisations would Speaking during the meeting, the Vice- commence work on the project by first carrying out a

Chancellor said he was delighted to have the Chief needs assessment and interacting with health Executive Officer of Delexis Healthcare Solutions, Mr. stakeholders in the University health institutions, Tunde Alaofin, in the University, pointing out that he adding that the Vice-Chancellor and the University looked forward to partnering the American company in medical team would later be invited to the United States the areas of ICT and health. after which the shipment of the required diagnostic

Prof. Ambali stressed that having a diagnostic equipment would commence.centre that would save Nigerians from going to such PROJECT C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent countries as United States, United Kingdom and Relief and Equipment) was founded in 1987 to help Germany for medical treatments would be a very good meet the needs for medical supplies, equipment and development. services around the world. The organisation builds

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the completion sustainable healthcare infrastructure by providing the and commencement of full operations by the University medical supplies and equipment needed by medical Dental Centre was a testament that it is possible to have personnel to deliver healthcare to their communities. state-of-the-art facilities in the country and avoid Since its inception, PROJECT C.U.R.E. has delivered wasting money travelling abroad. medical relief to needy people in more than 120

He noted that PROJECT C.U.R.E. and Delexis countries. are very important to the University as they would Delexis Healthcare Solutions, on the other facilitate the procurement of the necessary equipment hand, is a US-based medical and business management for the Diagnostic Centre. consulting firm that provides comprehensive and

In his remarks, the CEO of Delexis Healthcare innovative solutions to international healthcare Solutions, Mr. Alaofin, said it was really good returning organisations and governments. It was founded by to his country to help in every way possible, explaining industry veterans with over 20 years of experience in that the objective of the project is to help health areas including practice management, EMR, institutions in developing countries to be better Healthcare IT, communications systems and networks. equipped with well-trained personnel.

Tplenary speakers.

he University of Ilorin chapter of the According to the statement, the speakers “will Nigerian Society for Experimental address timely issues and highlight current trends with Biology (NISEB), will host the the scope of the conference theme.”

th13 Annual Scientific Conference of NISEB between “There will be oral and poster presentations March 5 and 8, 2013. from across disciplines featuring a number of current

A statement by the Chairman and Secretary, global topical issues (sub-themes); food, security, Local Organizing Committee, Prof. M.A. Belewu and green chemistry, biotechnology and bioinformatics, Dr. L. A. Olatunji respectively, said the conference, d rug deve lopmen t , e t hno -med ic ine , and tagged, “Science: A Tool for Sustainable environmental science”, the statement added.Development”, will hold at the University Auditorium. The Committee stated further that the

The statement added that the conference would international conference is a home-coming event that showcase the excellence of science, provide great should be embraced and celebrated by all members of networking opportunities and bring together scientific University of Ilorin community since NISEB was researchers in life sciences from all over the country founded about 20 years ago at the institution. and other parts of the world. “All papers presented will be peer reviewed

The keynote speaker at the conference is Prof. and quality papers will be published in NISEB A. J. Afolayan of the University of Forth Hare, South journals”, the statement added.Africa while Prof. Vincent A. Tenebe, the Vice The Nigerian Society for Experiential Biology Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NISEB) is a multi-disciplinary professional body of (NOUN) and Prof. Ayotunde S. Adeagbo of the life scientists from the academia, industry, government Commonwealth Medical College, USA, will be agencies, and research institutes in Nigeria.

Ambali hails US firms’ proposal on diagnostic centre

3

thUnilorin hosts 13 NISEB conference

By Mustafa Abubakar

4




Mr. Obafemi Prof. Abubakre Prof. (Mrs.) Alabi

Commendations galore for Unilorin Bulletin

publishers of Unilorin Bulletin. Then it was very inconsistent because we were bringing it out monthly as the occasion arose; but in the last five years it's been a very wonderful thing that Unilorin Bulletin Editorial Board and all the staff have been doing because there is no passing Monday of every week that the Bulletin does not come out which shows that the University of Ilorin is more publicised and it is more in the news than it used to be in those days. No wonder then that every day you open a newspaper there is always something about the University of Ilorin.

“What excites me most is that even without people applying, you get to fish out people's birthdays and this makes members of the University community to have a sense of belonging. All I will suggest is that let the rebranding be consistent; let it also not lose its content because I know that for every bit of the Bulletin, you almost know everything about the University. I want to commend the people who are in charge of Unilorin Bulletin – the Editorial Board, all workers and correspondents for doing a very great job.”

Also commending the consistency with which the Bulletin has been produced in the last five years, Prof. R.D. Abubakre, a former Dean of the Faculty of Arts and former Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, said, “The people to appreciate for the transformation of the Unilorin Bulletin are people like Prof. Victoria Alabi, Dr Mahfouz Adedimeji, (former Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs and current Chairman of the Editorial Board) and Mr Kunle Akogun, the Deputy Director of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs.”

He noted that “one quality of the Bulletin since the time this crop of people have been on board is that it has never failed to appear at the beginning of any week.”

Prof. Abubakre said, “I never fail reading them on any issue. Your Fast Facts, Laugh Lines, and your quotable quotes. Of course, Unilorin in the News is another good one because it is a record of today and the future.

“I also like the 'Alma Mater' because the writer is well trained and he does things with dignity and decorum

that is why he has been able to sustain the tempo. He is a powerful writer and a powerful arguer. Also, the fact that the 'Alma mater' comes out almost every week means that the person writing it is a mine of information and is totally committed to the Bulletin.

“The editorial work is also commendable because I almost always read the whole of the Bulletin from cover to cover; I take it as a buffet. I was delighted and surprised that the Bulletin was able to capture my birthday; the page gave me the opportunity of knowing that my physician, the Provost of the College of Medicine, was born around the same time with me. It is commendable that you are doing it every week and the spirit should be sustained because you are creating solidarity among people”, he said.

The erudite Arabic scholar explained that “proactive reportage will make the Bulletin command more respect” and cautioned against over-celebrating those who are in charge.

On his part, the Director of the Unilorin Archives and Documentation Centre (UADC), Dr Abdulrafi Omotosho, who noted that Unilorin Bulletin has been useful to the provision of information within the University community, observed that there is need for further improvements. “I can see the proper arrangements of messages in the Bulletin. I believe with time, there is need for more improvements; but as it is now, it is okay”, Dr. Omotosho said.

In her own comment, the Head of the Department of English and former Board Member of the Bulletin, Prof. (Mrs.) Victoria Alabi, said where there is paucity of information dissemination, there is bound to be misgivings among members of such community.

“Unilorin Bulletin has been a good avenue for knowing about happenings on campus and happenings outside the campus. But concerning our staff. Recently, the format of the Bulletin has changed; we have people responsible for whatever they are reporting, we now have columns which is very good. So, we are improving by the day. It is just to encourage those who are there to keep it up”, she said.

(Contd.from front page)

NEWS




5

For Nigerian Universities to be able to According to him, Nigerian universities can compete favorably with their raise funds from sources like the alumni, international counterparts on the global scene, they organisations, multinational companies like Shell, and

must seek alternative sources of funding instead of friends of the institution who are willing to stand by the relying solely on the government or proprietors for University and make donations. “They can build their operations. laboratories, libraries and even hostels”, he added.

The Director of Unilorin Advancement and Although he observed that it might be difficult Alumni Relations Centre, Prof. John Kolade Joseph, to raise sponsors in Nigeria when compared with other canvassed this view in an interview with Unilorin developed economies, he said, “We have to make them Bulletin. realise that their money will be used in a judicious

manner. In developed countries, people even will their Prof. Joseph, who is also of the Department of legacies to Universities”. Home Economics and Food Science, pointed out that

the Advancement Office is a new trend among While noting that it is a mutually beneficial Nigerian universities when compared with foreign relationship between the ivory tower and the universities like Harvard where such institutions organisations who contribute their quota, Prof. Joseph thrive solely on sponsorships from the private sector, said, “We are going to have a roll of honour for those alumni, foundations, international bodies amongst who have donated to the University; we will recognise others. them during special occasions like the convocation

ceremonies.”

VC seeks better ties with NIMBy Olusegun Mokuolu

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Earlier in his remarks, the acting Chairman of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has NIM, Unilorin Chapter, Prof. A. Y. Abdulkareem, restated his commitment to the noted that the University of Ilorin is indeed 'better by

capacity building of all staff of the University by far', with a vision of being an international centre of seeking greater collaboration with the Nigeria Institute excellence in learning, research, probity and service to of Management (NIM). humanity.”

The Vice-Chancellor gave the indication last He explained that in pursuance of this vision, Thursday (February 14, 2013) when he received the the NIM is encouraging all third-year University executive members of the NIM, University of Ilorin students “irrespective of their discipline to become Chapter, who visited him in his office members of the largest trans-sectoral professional

institute in Sub-Saharan Africa, the NIM.”Prof. Ambali stated that the University is delighted to partner the NIM to improve the standard of Prof. Abdulkareem explained further that the service delivery in the University. certificate they will obtain at the end of their training

would give them an added value in the labour market.“I welcome you most sincerely. I am aware that members of your association are professionals that Thanking the University for the support it has have been tested. We, the University management, so far given the Institute, Prof. Abdulkareem used the welcome your proposals and we will ensure you work opportunity of the visit to congratulate the Vice-hand in hand with the Centre for Research Chancellor on his assumption of office and Mr. E. D. Development and In-House Training (CREDIT) of the Obafemi on his recent appointment as Registrar-University”, the Vice-Chancellor said. designate.

Prof. Ambali tasked the body to come up with a With the Vice-Chancellor during the visit were training manual that would be suitable to the University the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Bayo community, noting that he would welcome any idea Lawal; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, from the Institute on how to move the University Technology and Innovation), Prof. Felix Oladele; the forward, particularly in the area of human capacity University Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi and the development. Registrar-designate, Mr. E. D. Obafemi.

By Fatima Abubakre

Don seeks alternative funding source for varsities


PR AO NB II RT TA CS O- Dwww.unilorin.edu.ng


Omoniyi blames poor reading culture on laziness By Fatima Abubakre and Margaret Innocent

T parents cannot teach he University of reading.”Ilorin Librarian, The University Librarian D r J o s e p h

noted, “I think if you have Olusegun Omoniyi, has a systemic problem, then identified laziness on the part the solution has to be of students as one of the systemic, because if you factors responsible for the want to treat this problem poor reading culture in the in isolation, after which society. you will treat the other, it Making this observation means that before you in an interview with Unilorin finish this one, another Bulle t in las t Tuesday problem will come up (February 12, 2013), Dr. again.”Omoniyi said the problem of D r O m o n i y i , w h o poor reading culture is a

observed that teachers systemic problem that who cannot read cannot requires a systemic approach teach reading effectively, to address it. enjoined parents to ensure A c c o r d i n g t o t h e

that their wards read at least a chapter of a book per day. University Librarian, the Western society is a literate He said, “I remember during our own time, people one, but the African society is still predominantly oral

liked to read Hadley Chase, which is romantic, but where most people spread information through the word written in fine English; you identify a particular of mouth than through writing.material, call your child, let the child sit beside you and He said, “Don't forget, reading is foreign to us. then you ask him or her to read and then you listen, by Reading is based on the alphabets and the context of the time you are able to do that we solve the problem of alphabet is foreign to us. It is Western-oriented. For the the home front.”western world, because their culture is basically literate,

While noting that the government, as a regulatory they talk less but they write more. But the opposite is the body, cannot regulate people’s reading culture, Dr case with us. Therefore, when you talk of reading, an Omoniyi charged the government to ensure that average African child will like to sit down and listen to curriculum planners restore reading hours in the schools' you than for him to sit and begin to write. One thing is curriculum. very clear, since we have imbibed the culture of the

He said, “When I was in primary school, we used to white man; his educational system, we need to imbibe have 30 or 45 minutes reading periods; I don't know every impediment including reading.”whether they still maintain that”.The Librarian said, “Part of the factors responsible

Dr. Omoniyi lamented that many schools keep for poor level of reading among our people and our changing books frequently. saying, “The books you use children today is laziness. I used to ask people, 'how this year, you are not sure if your younger ones will be many novels have you read this week?' We are talking able to use them next year.”about the children, what about the parents? We have

He said that “the content of the book also matters”, Professors, we have Ph.D. holders, but how well do they stressing that “the book should not project foreign read?”cultures, whatever you want to read should project our While making reference to a political debate in the own culture primarily.”Third Republic, Dr Omoniyi noted that an academic

Dr. Omoniyi, who assumed duty as the University claimed to have stopped reading newspapers the ,

Librarian on October 15, 2012, said his vision is to make moment he became a Professor. “How can somebody the University of Ilorin Library rank as one of the best like that train his children to read?” he queried.globally in resource management and service delivery to According to him, “It is a plethora of factors: local, national and international communities.laziness on the part of the children, then failure on the

part of the literate parents and of course the illiterate

Dr. Omoniyi

6

7

Unilorin Distance Learning programme takes off By Mubarak Oladosu

Prof. Yusuf


PR AO NB II RT TA CS O- Dwww.unilorin.edu.ng


The Director of the University of Ilorin Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Prof. M.O. Yusuf, has described

the Open and Distance Learning programme of the University of Ilorin as a test case for online learning in the country.

Prof. Yusuf, who disclosed this last Tuesday (February 12, 2013) in an interview with Unilorin Bulletin, noted that the Centre actively took off last month with 13 students on the Post Doctoral Diploma in Education (PDDE) programme.

Describing the pioneer students as experienced lecturers who are self motivated to improve on their competencies, Prof. Yusuf added that the students of the pilot programme comprise Ph.D. holders and professors, eleven of whom are staff of the University of Ilorin with one student outside Kwara State.

The Professor of Educational Technology explained that the “Centre for Open Distance Learning is an outreach centre of the University set up to provide access to would-be learners to have pedagogical and other professional skills outside the four walls of the University while meeting the requirements of the Teachers Registration Council and the National Universities Commission.”

He disclosed that the PDDE programme is fully online with the students accessing their materials online in their virtual classrooms, noting that in open and distance learning, materials are made available ahead of time online and students interact with their lecturers via social media and the students may also test themselves and reach their classmates online.

The scholar revealed that the University will soon commence its online Postgraduate Diploma in Education around April and also its online undergraduate degrees before the end of the year, noting that these two programme would be blended rather than being fully online.

According to Prof. Yusuf, the students will not just be consumers but they will be what he called prosumers as they will be required to upload their assignments and researches.

He added that all members of the class will be participants in the activities of other members of the class while the lecturer may upload relevant video and refer

students to materials online. Prof. Yusuf noted that the new system creates a

community of practice which is a departure from the onstage teacher-centered method to student-centered learning and it is unprecedented in the Nigerian university system.

He disclosed that there would be study centres for the PGDE and the undergraduate programmes in towns where there are certain number of students.

On the advantage of the programme, the academic observed that the ODL system is more cost effective as the current students made total payment that is less than N70,000.00 for the 12 month duration of their PDDE programme.

He also noted that the students can learn in the comfort of their homes and avoid the risk of travelling while having support of the Centre through their course advisers with whom they can discuss their objectives and challenges.

Prof. Yusuf said that both academic and non academic University staff have the opportunity to write courseware for ODL courses and some would be outsourced and subjected to quality control like the internally generated courseware.



Unilorin BulletinFebruary 18, 2013M

MONEYATTERS

UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST

8

Signed

AYO SIJUWOLA BURSAR

th thSUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 7 Feb. to 14 Feb. 2013

RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Academic Transcript 213,000.00

Scroll 30,150.00

Order of Proceedings

39,900.00

Academic Gown

20,750.00

Contractor Registration fees

3,000.00

Staff I.D. Card/Lanyard

3,600.00

T-Shirt

2,400.00

Change of Course

20,000.00

Late Screening

3,000.00

Verification

4,000.00

Housing Loan form

1,000.00

UPMB (Rent of Ground)

50,000

UPMB( Rent of shop near conference)

24,000.00

Student I.D. Card

4,200.00

Undergraduate Student Charges

21,650.00

Remedial Acceptance fees

3,880,000.00

Total Receipts for the Period

4,320,650.00

PAYMENT

Payment to contractors/suppliers:

BASG BASG VS UNILORIN

11,052,499.43

Rockfield Supply of Petrol

575,000.00

Nanet Hotels Hotel Expenses.

513,714.95

COSOFT Systems Nig Ltd Teaching Material

20,916,090.92

Other Payments:

Various i.e . Security related, Refund etc

5,112,452.00

Purchase Advance

2,879,002.00

Council member Honorarium

3,419,035.00

Salau Rahman Kayode Learned conference

619,065.00

Odosote Jamiu Komolafe ,,

463,840.00

Unilorin Petrol Station Mgt Board Supply of Fuel

1,427,500.00

Fac. of Vet. M edicine Financial Assistance

500,000.00

Admission Screening Committee Certificate Verification

732,000.00

Works Dept Street Light

3,818,750.00

Works Dept.

Installation of Generator at VC Lodge

298,150.00

Student Affairs Inter Faculty Quiz

736,500.00

Total Payments for the Period

53,063,599.30




Happy Birthday TO YOU!

Two men were arguing about their sons' stupidity. Mr. James argued that his son was sillier than Okello's son. Okello however disagreed. So they decided to put their sons to test.

James called his son and asked him to buy something for him at the market. The boy ran to the market without even asking for the money or what to buy. James said, “You see how silly he is? He didn't even ask for what to buy …or money”

Mr. Okello retorted, “Is this what you call foolishness? Just wait and see. He then called his son and told him, “Go home and check if I am in the house”. Okello's son took to his heels at once, ran home and came back panting, “Papa, you are not there in the house. Mama said you are at your friend's place.”

LAUGHLINES

9

2012/2013 Staff Development Award – Supplementation Category

Recipient Programme Department Institution TenableMr. M. A. Oke Ph.D. Microbiology University of Malaya,

Malaysia

2012/2013 Staff Development Award

Recipient Programme Department Institution TenableMr. D. O. Adeditun Ph.D. Microbiology University of Ilorin, IlorinMrs. S. I. Abdulkareem Ph.D. Zoology University of Ilorin, IlorinMiss M. T. Ajayi M.Sc. Geology &

Mineral SciencesUniversity of Ilorin, Ilorin

S/N Name Deptment/Unit Date of Birth

1 Akeyede, Mashood I. University School 18th February

2 Awosejo, Stephen S. Physical Planning 20th February

3 Adewara, Olabisi M. Postgraduate School 20th February

4 Morakinyo, Joseph A. Plant Biology 21st February

5 Atoyebi, Olaniyi G. Economics 21st February

Omosewo, Esther O. February6

Science Education

21st

7

Ijaiya, Sidiqat Nike Y.

Education Managemental 22nd February

9 Akingbade, Adenike M. Health Services 23rd February

10 Dominic, Olufunmilola L. Human Kinetics and Health Education 23rd February

8 Ajiboye, Tunde M. French 23rd February




Ø The University of Ilorin's Centre for Ilorin rising waves of drug abuse among youths in the Studies (CILS) will hold its first National country. ('Drug abuse responsible for Conference themed 'Ilorin: History, Culture insecurity-NIREC', The Punch, Monday, and Lessons of Peaceful Co-existence', from February 11, 2013, p.16)May 26-29, 2013. Ø A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of ('Centre for Ilorin Studies holds national Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who is also the conference', Nigerian Tribune, Friday, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Inter-February 8, 2013, p.41) Religious Council (NIREC), has described

Ø A civil rights activist, who is an alumnus of the drug abuse by youths as a major cause of University of Ilorin, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, insecurity in the country. ('Aliyu: Insecurity has disclosed in an interview that she and her Has Taken a Toll on the North, NIREC blames spouse don't believe in Valentine's Day insecurity on drug effects', This Day, Monday, celebration because in their opinion, it is just February 11, 2013, p.11)

ndlike any other day. Ø While delivering the 122 Inaugural Lecture of ('We don't believe in Valentine's Day- the University of Ilorin, entitled 'A Plastic and Odumakins', Sunday Newswatch, February 10, Reconstructive Surgeon in a Developing 2013, pp. 36 - 37) Country: Practice, Problems and Prospects',

Ø The management of the University of Ilorin has Prof. Ismail Adigun Lawal of the Department announced the appointment of Mr Emmanuel of Surgery has canvassed the establishment of Dada Obafemi as the Registrar-designate of the burn centres across the country to transform the institution. management of burn injuries in Nigeria.(‘Unilorin appoints new registrar’, Leadership ('Don encourages Nigerians on cosmetic on Sunday, February 10, 2013, p.4; See also, surgery', The Herald, Monday, February 11, 'Obafemi is Unilorin Registrar-designate', The 2013, p.14': See also, 'Govt urged to establish Herald on Sunday, February 10, 2013, p.2; burn centres', The Nation, Tuesday, February 'UNILORIN registrar', The Punch, Monday, 12, 2013, p.42; 'Well-equipped burn centres February 11, 2013, p.16; 'Unilorin appoints will reduce mortality', The Punch, Wednesday, new Registrar', The Herald, Monday, February February 13, 2013, p.61) 11, 2013, p.14; ‘Unilorn appoints new Ø A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of registrar’, National Pilot, Monday, February Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who is also the 11, 2013, p.26; ‘UNILORIN appoints new Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Inter-registrar', National Mirror, Monday, February Religious Council, has identified drug abuse by 11, 2013, p.52; 'UNILORIN appoints new youths as a major cause of insecurity in the registrar', The Nation, Monday, February 11, country. ('NIREC identifies reasons for 2013, p.8; 'Unilorin appoints new registrar', insecurity', Nigerian Pilot, Monday, February Peoples Daily, Monday, February 11, 2013, 11, 2013, p.11)p.27; ‘Blueprint, Tuesday, February 12, 2013, Ø A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of p.9; 'UNILORIN Appoints New Registrar', Ilorin, Prof. Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem, has This Day, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 p.39; defended his actions during his tenure as 'UNILORIN appoints Registrar', The helmsman of the institution.Guardian, Thursday, February 14, 2013, p.53) ('There can't be unity without equity',

Ø The Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs, Blueprint, Tuesday, February 12, 2013, p.34)University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun, has Ø The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of explained that universities were not extorting the University of Ilorin, Prof. Bayo Lawal, was candidates through the post-UTME forms. among those who presented papers at the 2012 ('Universities using Post-UTME forms to cheat Exam Ethics Marshals International us -Candidates', Sunday Punch, February 10, Conference held in Ghana.2013, p.67) (’Tips from the African nations' cups, week

Ø A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana hosted Exam Ethics Marshals Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who is also the International, the 'Black Stars' from Nigeria, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Inter- Liberia etc', Daily Sun, Tuesday February 12, Religious Council (NIREC), has charged the 2013, p.28 and 29) Federal Government to take steps to combat the (Contd. on page 11)

IN THE NEWSIN THE NEWSUNIL RINUNIL RINUNIVERSITY of ILORIN

PR AO NB II RT TAS C - O D

10




UNIL RIN IN THENEWSUNIVERSITY of ILORIN

PR AO NB II RT TAS C - O D

(Contd. from page 10) ('Students urge management to tighten security', The Management Board of the University of The Nation, same date, p.35)

Ilorin Zoo has disclosed that the Zoo made Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, N1.336 million on gate intakes from visitors in Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has enjoined the December last year. Federal Government to put in place a ('Unilorin zoo made N1.3m in December', The mechanism for empowering new professional Herald, Wednesday, February 13, 2013, p.4) graduates as part of measures to reduce the

stØ While delivering the 121 Inaugural Lecture of number of unemployed graduates in the

the University of Ilorin, entitled 'The Art of country.Everyday Sampling', Prof. Isaac Olayiwola of ('VC seeks assistance for new professional the Department of Statistics has recommended graduates', The Guardian, Thursday, February clinical trials and medical statistics for drug 14, 2013, p.28)control in Nigeria. Ø The Chairman of the University of Ilorin Zoo ('Don recommends medical statistics for drug Management Board, Prof. A.T. Ande, has said control', The Nation, Thursday, February 14, that the zoo generated N1.336 million in 2013, p.28) December 2012.

Ø Students of the University of Ilorin have ('Unilorin zoo made N1.3 min in Dec 2012', implored the management of the institution to Peoples' Daily, Tuesday February 12, 2013, p.9) strengthen security on campus over the increasing cases of theft.

Ø

- Crossroads is a singular word (e.g. The lazy student is at a crossroads).

- You congratulate on, not for (e.g. We congratulate you on your appointment).

- Use either comprise or consist of (e.g. The class comprises 50 students or the class consists of 50 students).

- You discuss a person, not about him/her (e.g. Tolu and I discussed you yesterday - not discussed about you).

- Say: you can’t have your cake and eat it (Don't say: you can’t eat your cake and have it).

- Say: more power to your elbow (Don't say: more grease to your elbow).

11

Good Grammar

Quotes of the WeekQuotes of the WeekThose who mind don't matter, and those who matter You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep don't mind. because reality is finally better than your dreams.

- Bernard M. Baruch - Dr. Seuss

Two things are infinite: the universe and human You only live once, but if you do it right, once is stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. e n o ug h .

- Albert Einstein - Mae WestLive as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. - Mahatma Gandhi

www.unilorin.edu.ng



THETHEAL AL MA MA MA TERTER withwithDr. M. A.Dr. M. A.

February 18, 2013

Today, February 18, 2013, marks the fifth year anniversary of the re-branded Unilorin Bulletin as a weekly publication, providing a

regular pot pouri of information, education, entertainment and documentation for the University of Ilorin as well as its internal and external publics. How time flies!

Though this publication is as old as the University itself, with its first edition issued on March 31, 1976 by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, more editions of the newsletter have been produced within the past five years than the combined 32 years period before then. And as the University is always better by far indeed and in truth, this re-packaging, conceived some eight months ago but intended to coincide with this year and occasion, is part of the continuous efforts of making the University truly reflect its well-known slogan.

The modern history of the Bulletin as a regular weekly publication began on Monday February 11, 2008. Perhaps, realising the significance of information dissemination as a key component of management functions especially at a period tellingly referred to as the Information Age, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor and former President of the Association of African Universities, Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, constituted a six-man Editorial Board that day for the Bulletin under the chairmanship of the veteran journalist, renowned editor and pioneer Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Mr. Doyin Mahmoud, who died on September 20, 2009. May His soul continue to rest in peace.

At their inauguration that day in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, the Editorial Board members were given the mandate of re-packaging the Bulletin after the Monday Memo of the National Universities Commission (NUC), ensuring its weekly publication, which could not be done before then, and making its electronic version available to all staff and other stakeholders through e-mail.

The following Monday (February 18, 2008), the re-packaged Unilorin Bulletin rolled out in five folios or ten pages with the headline, “IMESO offers a hand in Unilorin Radio Project”. (IMESO means Institute of

Media and Society. It is noteworthy that the Unilorin FM project become a reality with its test transmission taking place a year after and it is also coincidental that February 13 is also now the world Radio Day)

The publication, from computer print-outs then photocopied for distribution, witnessed considerable improvements from actual cord printing a few months after to gloss cover page in the same 2008. Colour was added to the first folio of the Bulletin from January 2012 for more aesthetic appeal, serving as an icing on the cake of its acclaimed contents.

Since 2008, the publication has not failed once, despite the various challenges, and it has tried to even surpass the target it was given through various segments masterminded to whet the appetite of diverse readers.

ndIndeed, this is the 262 edition since February 18, 2012 and the publication has inspired other Nigerian universities, which had sent delegations to the better by far University to under-study how the weekly publication is done with such a remarkable regularity.

According to a critical segment of readers, Unilorin Bulletin is a Monday tonic and one-stop shop of obtaining knowledge, information and pleasure. The impact has been so significant that apart from the visibility if offers the University and the implication of its vast electronic access for the University ranking, some, out of genuine enthusiasm, even confuse the newsletter for a newspaper. Fortunately, the University has a newspaper and a television station in the offing.

With the support also given by the University, under the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, who is also a Board Member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), the sky is just the beginning for the Bulletin.

As this publication wears another new look today, the initial efforts of the Mahmoud-led Editorial Board, comprising then Dr. (Mrs.) V. A. Alabi, Mrs. S. S. Abdulbaqi, Mr. A. R. Ajiboye and Mr. I. Z. Aliagan, cannot but be appreciated. On the basis of those initial efforts, five years after, Unilorin Bulletin is waxing stronger and getting better.

Happy birthday and hurray to the weekly Bulletin!

To download a copy of UNILORIN BULLETIN weekly, visit: For all correspondences, send your e-mail to [email protected] Editor: K. I. Akogun

www.unilorin.edu.ng.

Did you know?AST FACTS FILE

Ÿ A giraffe can clean its ears with its 21-inch tongue.Ÿ A giraffe can go without water longer than a camel can.Ÿ A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a four-foot tall child inside.

Five years after

Documents

Unilorin Bulletin-18th February, 2013