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Professor of Theatre and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, Prof. Omofolabo Ajayi-

Soyinka, has advocated the use of dance for the promotion of democratic values towards attaining the needed change in Nigeria.

Prof. Ajayi-Soyinka made this submission last Thursday (October 29, 2015) in her keynote address at the 3rd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Association of Dance Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ADSPON) held at the University of Ilorin.

Ajayi-Soyinka canvasses use of dance to advance democracyBy Olusegun Mokuolu

In a bid to match words w i t h a c t i o n , a delegation from the

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (A & M U n i v e r s i t y ) Huntsvil le, Alabama, U S A , l a s t M o n d a y (October 26, 2015) held an interactive session with members of staff of the University Ilorin as a way of strengthening the a l r e a d y e s t a b l i s h e d M e m o r a n d u m o f Understanding (MoU) b e t w e e n t h e t w o institutions.

The interactive session, which took place a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y Auditorium, was under the

Prof. Jacob Oluwoye, Prof. Stephen Babalola and Mr Babatunde Obembe.

While noting that the mission of the University of Ilorin was similar to that of A & M University, Prof. Glenn stated that his institution was ready to partner the University of

Ilorin by translating the MoU on paper into action.

He pointed out that this would result in substantial benefits for both institutions especially in the areas of climatic change and cyber security. Contd. on page 3)

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Unilorin, Alabama varsity move to strengthen collaboration By Fatima Abubakre, Margaret Innocent and Akolade Emmanuel

a u s p i c e s o f t h e C e n t r e f o r International Education (CIE) of the University of Ilorin.

The delegation from A & M University comprised Prof. Chance Glenn, Prof. Michael Ayokanmbi,

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)

CROWN AND GOWN: L-R: TAbdulGaniyu Ambali; the Chancellor of the University, HRH Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir

Usman; and the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, during the just concluded th st40 Anniversary/31 Convocation ceremonies of the University

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Officials and members of the Association of Dance Scholars and Practitioners of Nigeria (ADSPON) with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, and top officials of the University after the opening ceremony of the 3rd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the

Association held at the University of Ilorin last Thursday

L-R: Mr. Tolu Irewale, Mrs. Balkis Bolakale and Mr. Rotimi Adewoyin, all members of the 1998 set of the Department of Biochemistry that donated some laboratory equipment to the

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Prof. Glenn submitted that if the programme was we will help our people here and we will help our people properly implemented, the linkage between the two back home in the United States. And that is powerful, and universities would be strengthened. that to me is the greatest impact of this trip.”

Earlier in his remarks, the Director of CIE, Prof. In his vote of thanks, Prof. Stephen Babalola of Mohammed Olarenwaju Ibrahim, urged members of staff the College of Engineering, A and M University of of the University of Ilorin to take advantage of the Alabama, expressed gratitude to the management of the interactive session as it was focused on research University of Ilorin for their cooperation since attempts development. He added that A & M University “is ready to sign the pact commenced.to put the MoU into action so that both of us can benefit Prof. Babalola, who is an alumnus of the from what we are doing”. University of Ilorin, applauded the management for its

Among those present at the occasion were the remarkable feat in the area of structural and intellectual Provost, College of Health Sciences, Prof. W. B. R. development of the institution.Johnson; the Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. B. L He said, “I want to say thank you for surpassing Yusuf; the Director, Academic Planning, Prof. S. A our expectations in all aspects. From the development Kuranga, the Dean of the Faculties of Education, and advancement that has happened in the University of Engineering, and Physical Sciences, the Director, Ilorin, to the tremendous transformation that made me COMSIT, Prof. Ahmed, academic staff as well as non- find it difficult to find my way within the University, even academic staff members, among others. after I spent four years plus in the University due to the

Later at a dinner in honour of the A & M transformation.”University delegates, the Vice-Chancellor of the In his own remarks, the Ag. Director of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), Unilorin Advancement Centre, Dr. Jeleel Ojuade, also re-assured the team that the existing MoU between the expressed the hope that the collaboration between the two two institutions would yield positive results. institutions would create developmental milestones.

Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the Deputy Dr. Ojuade said, “This team is led by their Dean, Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaya, noted Faculty of Engineering, who hosted us while we were at that a relationship of this nature would further contribute Alabama with the Vice-Chancellor. So, their visit is like a to the development of the University of Ilorin. return trip to the University of Ilorin, to have meetings

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor said, “We are with Faculties, Centres and Units, to further the working together, so that both our Universities can benefit collaboration and create a pathway for the partnership.”from the MoU we signed earlier in the year. And we are Among those who attended the dinner were the hoping to go into areas of research that are of benefit to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology and both our communities, especially in the science area.'' Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Director, Centre

In his remarks, the head of the A & M University For International Education (CIE), Prof. Mohammed team, Dr. Glenn noted that the agreement would be Ibrahim; the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. beneficial to the immediate community, Nigeria and the Sulyman Kuranga; the representative of the Registrar of United States. the University, Mr. A. Sayuti, and the representative of

He said, “Now we have an opportunity to really the Bursar, Mr. Dele Abiodun.connect by working together. That will help our people,

‘Alabama varsity, Unilorin pact ’ll yield positive results’

Sani's daughter weds

The Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences, Prof. A. have also been put in place for invited guests as follows:Sani, has announced the arrangements for the Take-off Day 1: Friday (November 13) at 12.00 wedding Fatiha of his daughter, Halimat Oziohu noon, Take-off Day 2: Saturday (November 14) at

Sani. 6.00amAccording to a statement made available to Take off Points: Senior Staff Quarters' Mosque,

Unilorin Bulletin, the wedding will come up at Sadiku Permanent Site; University Bus Terminus, Tanke; Olak Arivi Mosque, near Federal College of Education (FCE), Filling Station, opposite “A” Division.Okene, Kogi State, on Saturday, November 14, 2015, by Return Schedule: Take-off time is Saturday 10am. Reception follows immediately at the FCE (Nov. 14, 2015 at 3pmpremises. Transport Fare (to & fro) is N1, 500 only.

The statement added that travel arrangements

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Addressing participants at the Conference, the use of social media, just like it was done during the themed “Dance and Change in Democratic Nigeria Arab Spring, to call elected officials to order. “There are Society”, the don said that “dance could be used to several things distracting the elected officials in the celebrate social culture, raise democratic awareness and country, the dance group should remind them through break down racial barriers”. dance what they were elected to do”, she said.

She disclosed that the team spirit in dancing is the In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the same kind of team spirit that is needed to promote University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), democracy, adding that the team spirit and skills are thanked the association for choosing the University of embedded in our traditional dances. Ilorin as the Conference venue.

Prof. Ajayi-Soyinka frowned at the situation Prof. Ambali, who spoke through the Deputy whereby dance is used merely for entertainment and Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, advised that dance must have meaning and message that congratulated members of ADSPON on the establishment promote the change we seek in the country. of the Association, adding that dance was one of the

She said, “Dance in Nigeria is merely about reasons that made Nigerians to be named the happiest entertainment, but entertainment should not be a mere people on earth.show”, adding that “the creativity, skill and team spirit The Vice-Chancellor said, “In spite of our should be appreciated and promoted”. challenges, we have not forgotten how to dance. We

According to the Theatre Arts scholar, “Dance appreciate dance as a people and our Performing Arts exists in space just as democracy exists in space,” students will be better off by the conference”.stressing that “the democratic space must be well utilised In his own address, the National President of through constructive engagement”. ADSPON, Prof. Chris Ugolo, said that the Association

The Keynote Speaker noted that Nigerians have was a child of circumstance that came into being because groaned long enough under dictatorship and corrupt rule, it has to be.pointing out that dance is an art of the people, by the Prof. Ugolo explained that the decision to float the people and for the people that could bring relief to the Association came up at a conference in Calabar in 2012, nation. “where the need for dance scholars became apparent”.

She stated that the existence of dance in different The President submitted that the University of forms in the country today is a huge milestone, admitting Ilorin is very strategic for dance scholars because of its that the dance practitioners are taking their place while rich curriculum.the nation is giving due recognition to dance. Prof. Ugolo said that dance recognises and

Prof. Ajayi-Soyinka, who was also a guest at the registers chance, noting that the association hopes to just concluded 31st Convocation and 40th Anniversary collaborate with culture institutions in the country to of the University, said that gone were the days when promote dance scholarship. dance professionals in the country were treated with He disclosed that the second edition of the contempt. association's journal would be presented during the

She added that individuals' rights must be Conference.respected if democracy would grow while advocating

‘Why Nigerians were named happiest people on earth’

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Unilorin ASUU to raise fund for IDPsBy Mustafa Abubakar

Members of the University of Ilorin Chapter of humanity”.the Academic Staff Union of Universities The ASUU Chairman further admonished the (ASUU) have pledged to donate one per cent new lecturers, “Let service and hard-work rule your

of their November 2015 salaries to the Internally world as you ultimately re-brand yourself. Be Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North eastern part of the intellectually current and don't suffer from the poverty of country, as part of the Union's humanitarian assistance. the mind. Avoid dancing in a circle so as not to be caught

The Union's Chairman, Dr. A. A. Adeoye, in an unethical act of plagiarism. A few “self-appointed disclosed this last Tuesday (October 27, 2015) in a chat jurists” across the Faculties will provoke you with Unilorin Bulletin after the Union's Congress held at deliberately, and the “small talk” that you are not their the Basement of the University Auditorium. anointed candidate should not derail you. At a point in

Dr. Adeoye , who recalled that in 2011, the Union life, someone must be somebody's candidate. Since you members had donated one per cent of their salaries to the are qualified for the position that you are currently victims of Haiti earthquake, said, “Unilorin ASUU occupying, do your work fearlessly.”members are merciful set of people who felt that their He also warned them to be humble so as not to impact should be felt not only in the academic settings but make enemies for themselves in the hierarchical also by those in need.” lecturing profession, urging them to locate their selling

The Chairman further disclosed that the Union points and be informed that there is a process that will had recently completed the 14-Lock up shops with major lead to greatness.facilities for the use of business-minded people in the Dr. Adeoye disclosed further that at the community. University of Ilorin, the Union is moving on to sustain

He expressed his happiness over the 2014 the system by breaking the barriers placed on the road. professorial appointments and the just concluded 2015 He, therefore, appealed to the supposedly aggrieved to promotion exercise, which he said was a good initiative kindly join the moving train by helping Unilorin, the in the right direction. He then urged the University pride of the Nigerian nation and the Union, the gate-management to continue to make members of the keeper of that pride, to grow.community to feel the better by far status. Earlier in her address, the Deputy Vice-

At the Congress, which drew many members of Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. the union including founding members, a special (Mrs.) N.Y.S. Ijiaya, who represented the Vice-interactive forum was held for newly employed lecturers Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), lauded where issues of interest to the academics and their impact the Union on its quest to maintain the University's “better on the University were discussed. by far” status.

Addressing members during the special The Deputy Vice-Chancellor said that the interactive forum, the Chairman, in his speech, entitled institution became the most subscribed University in “You cannot Walk alone in the Lecturing Profession”, Nigeria as a result of the commitment of the academic charged the newly employed members of ASUU to see staff of the institution that are always on positive actions, themselves as intellectual assets, a brand that must be which have resulted in making the University the best in positively creative, innovative and relentlessly proactive the country.and to manage their time very well. Prof.(Mrs.) Ijaiya charged the Union never to

Dr. Adeoye said, “As a newly recruited member relent in its struggles to maintain the stability for which of ASUU, please note that you are an intellectual asset. the University of Ilorin is known.Therefore, manage your time very well, and move The interactive section was attended by both old beyond the zero sum game of the nostalgia of nobody but and new members of ASUU and presentations were of zero to hero. Although you are a proto-world in made by various academics, among whom were the gestation, try to discover your new world in a galaxy. University Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi; the Director, Certainly, the profession of lecturing is a noble one. You Institute of Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. A.Y. must, however, cross the border of uncertainty, half- Abdulkareem; the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. O. A. education and ego tripping, to a new world in which you Omotesho; the immediate past Chairman of ASUU and will return with new understanding. Note also that former Dean of Law, University of Ilorin , Prof. Wahab everybody will lick your hand of success, and like an Egbewole, and the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor abandoned leper, they will run away from your hand of (Management Services), Prof. Albert Olayemi, among failure. To succeed, rise and break through the limitations others.of your experience and essence to redefine your

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15 Unilorin staff get 2015 Merit AwardsBy Fatima Abubakre

The University of Ilorin has honoured 14 Resources; Mr. Abraham Adeniyi Dairo, Registrar's outstanding members of staff, a retired Professor Office; Mrs. Janet Abiola Sanni, Bursary; Mr. Umar and an undergraduate with Merit Awards in Nuhu, Security; Mr. Raphael Olusola Aina, University

recognition of their invaluable contributions to the Health Services and Mr. Raji Ibrahim Adebayo, Works progress and development of the institution during the Department.2014/2015 session. Mr. Krobakpo Clement, of the Department of

The Award ceremony, which took place Human Kinetics and Health Promotion and penultimate Friday (October 23, 2015) at the University Environmental Health Education was honoured with the Multipurpose Hall, was the eighth edition and it was part Sportsman of the Year award while an undergraduate in

st the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental of the activities of the University's 40 Anniversary/31 Health Education, Miss Otaru Mariam, was also Convocation ceremonies.honoured with Sportswoman of the Year award.The awardees were Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun of

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. the Faculty of Agriculture, who retired from the service of AbdulGaniyu Ambali, represented by the Dean, Faculty the University in December 2014; Mr. Emmanuel of Education, Prof. Alfred Adegoke, restated his Olusegun Anifowoshe of Works Department; Mr Segun commitment to the welfare of members of staff, Olatunde Agboola of the Vice-Chancellor's Office; Mr expressing appreciation to them for their commitment Issa Atere Omomeji of the Student Affairs Unit; Mr. and dedication towards the development of the Toyin Bamigboye, Academic Support Services; Mrs. institution. Mary Bosede Olayemi, Registry; Mr. Anthony Adewumi

A major highlight of the event was the Lawani, Crop Protection Unit and Mr. Femi Popoola, presentation of gifts and certificates to the awardees in Admissions Office.the presence of their family members.Others are: Mr. Ben Egwu, Directorate of Human

Members of the 1998 set of the Department of staff in the Department to be friendly but firm and Biochemistry have donated a set of Digital disciplined in their interaction with students so that the Water Bath and a se t of UV-VIS students would be a source of joy to them in the future.

Spectrophometer to the University of Ilorin. He noted that the alumni would have deleted the Making the donation last Tuesday, (October27, Department and the University from their memory if they

2015) during a get-together held at the Faculty of Life had had a harrowing experience when they were students.Sciences Board Room, the Chairman of the set, known as In her own remark, the Director of the Centre for the Baroque Biomolecule Group, Mr Tolu Irewale, Research Development and In-House Training expressed the gratitude of members of the group to the (CREDIT), Prof A.T. Oladiji, appreciated the Head of the University for the education they received at the Department of Biochemistry, Dr. R.O. Arise for bearing a Department. collective burden that all alumni of the Department

Mr. Irewale said that he was proud to have should bear.graduated from the University of Ilorin even though he While giving her vote of thanks, Prof (Mrs.) A. had the intention of staying in Unilorin for just one year Balogun noted that the Department is a toast of the and proceed to one of the first generation universities University because it is one big family, which keeps then. producing Deans, Directors and Vice-Chancellors.

He noted that old students who come back to their The Chairman of the University of Ilorin Branch alma mater do not return on account of the formal of the Unilorin Alumni Association, Prof. B. L. Adeleke, academic relationship alone, but on account of the commended the Department of Biochemistry for kindness with which their lecturers related with them distinguishing itself as more student friendly than many when they were in school. other Departments.

Mr. Irewale, who is now an executive with The Director of the University of Ilorin Chevron, recalled that he was supervised by a doyen of Advancement Centre, Dr. Jeleel Ojuade, disclosed that Biochemistry, Prof. H.O.B. Oloyede, while Prof. A.T. Departments in the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences Oladiji was his level adviser in his undergraduate days. have brought a lot of development to the University,

In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Life noting that an alumnus of the Department of Chemistry Sciences, Prof. A. Sani, described Biochemistry as the recently donated N10 million to the University. foundation of life. He commended the Professors of Other members of the Baroque Biomolecules Biochemistry at the University for the kind of relationship Group present on the occasion were Mrs. Bilkiss they had with their old students. Bolakale-Yusuf and Mr. Rotimi Adewoyin.

In his own remarks, Prof. Oloyede advised young

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IBB varsity to understudy UnilorinBy Olusegun Mokuolu

In its drive towards academic excellence, the the determination of IBBU to move forward and its management of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida humility to learn from the University of Ilorin, saying, University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, has “We already have an existing relationship with you, but

concluded arrangements to understudy the University of we will make it even stronger”.Ilorin in the area of research structure, organisation, The Vice-Chancellor had earlier received in his management and best practices. office a team from the Alabama Agricultural and

The Director of Academic Planning of IBBU, Mechanical University (A&M University), Huntsville, Prof. M. T. Mustapha, made this known last Monday Alabama, USA, who attended the just concluded 31st (October 26, 2015), when he and another staff of the Convocation and 40th Anniversary of the University.University, Dr. M. A. Paiko, visited the Vice-Chancellor The team leader and Dean, College of of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali Engineering, Dr. Chance Glenn, delivered the goodwill (OON), in his office. message from his Vice-Chancellor, saying that the

Prof. Mustapha said, “We want to be associated University places a great value on the partnership with with you as we seek closer collaboration with the the University of Ilorin.University. Based on your track record, it is clear that you Dr. Glenn said that A&M University is committed are our choice University to understudy. We want to move to making the partnership work, stressing that members fast, but we do not want to re-invent the wheel since we of his team had been amazed by what they saw at can leverage on your achievements”. Unilorin.

According to the Director, such association with He thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the the University of Ilorin would foster more relationship University's hospitality and noted that there is a bright and mentorship, expressing the hope that it would be a future for the two institutions.long-lasting relationship”. Also speaking through the Deputy Vice-

Prof. Mustapha congratulated the University on Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, the Vice-the just concluded 40th Anniversary and 31st Chancellor expressed gratitude for the A&M University Convocation ceremonies. team's visit, saying that they added colour to the

In his response, the Vice-Chancellor of the Convocation. “Your visit is significant as it puts the MoU University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), on a serious drive”, Prof. Ambali told the team from who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Alabama.(Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya, congratulated Prof. He said that he hoped for more collaboration with Mustapha, an alumnus of the University, on his the University and look forward to a stronger appointment as IBBU Director of Academic Planning. relationship.

Prof. Ambali said, “We appreciate our alumni Members of the team from A&M University when they take on responsibilities. It shows that your included Dr. Jacob Oluwoye, Dr. Fola M. Ayokanbi, Dr. training here was not in vain”. Stephen Babalola and Mr. Babatunde Obembe.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation for

One of the pioneer staff members and retired because of its stable and uninterrupted academic Principal Assistant Registrar of the University of calendar, the visible discipline among its staff members Ilorin, Chief Titus Agboola Adeyemi, has urged and students, its violence-free status, its zero tolerance

the National Universities Commission (NUC), to allow for cultism, the transparency of its past and present universities in the country to admit as many candidates as administrators and many more.they can in order to reduce the burden of admission Chief Adeyemi, who is also the Atunluse of Oke-seekers. Odeland, Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara

Chief Adeyemi made the call penultimate Sate, congratulated the present administration of the Tuesday (October 20, 2015) while featuring on 'Oro to n University for maintaining the stability of the most lo', a popular Yoruba programme on Unilorin FM 89.3. subscribed institution in the country. He also

The retired administrator, who served six former acknowledged the past administrators of the University Vice-Chancellors consecutively as Confidential for setting a compact foundation that paved way for Secretary, observed that the current challenges being successful running by the present administration.faced by thousands of admission seekers yearly can be While urging staff, students and well-wishers of drastically reduced if the government helps the the University to assist the management in prayers so as institutions with adequate funding with which to improve to get to the promised land, Chief Adeyemi noted that to the infrastructural development of the institutions. be the best means a lot as other institutions would be

Chief Adeyemi, however, said that the University working day and night to overthrow the leading horse.of Ilorin was tagged the centre for academic excellent

Adeyemi makes case for higher admission quota for varsitiesBy Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale



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RECEIPTS AMOUNT Academic Transcript

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Scroll

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Order of Proceeding

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Academic Gown

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Student I.D. Card

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Unilorin Property Management Board

62,500.00

Convocation Packing Sticker

2,092,000.00

Convocation Payment

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st thØIn an exclusive interview, the Vice-Chancellor of of Ilorin on its 31 convocation and 40 the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu anniversary.

thAmbali, has spoken on the successes and (“Happy 40 Anniversary”, The Nation, Friday, challenges of the institution over the past 40 years. October 23, 2015, p.36)(“UNILORIN at 40: Academic Stability Remains ØWhile speaking at the Pre-convocation press our Selling Point. Says VC”, Thisday, Wednesday, briefing of the University of Ilorin, the Vice-October 21, 2015, p.32; See also, “Varsities must Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, disclosed aim at producing great leaders, Newswatch Times that 69 graduands have bagged first class honours.Magazine, October 2015, pp.35 -36) (“UNILORIN produces 69 First Class, graduates

Ø A special spotlight on the University of Ilorin has 6,710”, National Pilot, Thursday, October 22, been published 2015, pp.2-3)(”Unilorin @40: Celebrating four decades of trail- ØA newspaper columnist, Joke Adeniyi, has blazing”, Newswatch Times Magazine, October described the University of Ilorin as the country's2015, pp. 29 - 34; See also, “UNILORIN @ 40: most impressive centre of learning.Giant Strides of the University of Excellence”, The (“Proud to be 'Better by Far'', National Pilot, Punch, Thursday, October 22, 2015, pp.46-47; Thursday, October 22, 2015, Back page) “University of Ilorin @ 40: A Celebration of ØIn an advertorial, Hilton Import Nigeria Limited Excellence”, Daily Trust, Friday, October 23, has felicitated with the management, staff and

st2015, pp.01-02) students of the University of Ilorin on its 31 thØA photograph of the Chancellor of University of convocation and 40 anniversary.

Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Dr. Abdulmumini ( “Congra tu l a t ions on your Landmark Kabir Usman, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Achievements @ 40”, The Guardian, Thursday, AbdulGaniyu Ambali and an aide of the Emir of October 22, 2015, p.57)

st thKatsina, during the 31 convocation and 40 ØIn an advertorial, Finlab Nigeria Limited has anniversary of the institution, has been published. felicitated with the management, staff and students

st(“The Herald, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.6; See of the University of Ilorin on its 31 convocation thalso, Thisday, Friday, October 23, 2015, p.12) and 40 anniversary.

ØIn an advertorial, the Kwara State Government has (“UNILORIN @ 40”, The Punch, Thursday, felicitated with the management, staff and students October 22, 2015, p.48)

stof the University of Ilorin on the its 31 ØPresident Muhammadu Buhari and his Ghanaian

thconvocation and 40 anniversary. counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama, are th(“Felicitation”, Daily Trust, Special Project, among guests expected to attend the 40

stFriday, October 23, 2015, p.03) anniversary and 31 convocation ceremonies of the ØIn an advertorial, the National Primary Healthcare University of Ilorin.

thDevelopment Agency has felicitated with the (“40 anniversary underway”, The Nation, management, staff and students of the University Thursday, October 22, 2015, p.29)

st thof Ilorin on its 31 convocation and 40 ØAt a press briefing organised by the University of

stanniversary. Ilorin Students’ Union in preparation of the 31 th(“Felicitation”, Daily Trust, Special Project, convocation and 40 anniversary of the institution,

Friday, October 23, 2015, p.04) the President, Mr. Idris Alao, has charged all the ØIn an advertorial, Hilton Imports Nigeria Limited students to actively participate in the historical

has felicitated with the management, staff and event.st

thstudents of the University of Ilorin on its 31 (“SUG UNILORIN plans big for varsity's 40 thconvocation and 40 anniversary. anniversary”, National Mirror, Thursday, October

(“Congratulations”, Daily Trust, Special Project, 22, 2015, p.24; See also, “UNILORIN SU holds thFriday, October 23, 2015, p.05) press conference ahead of varsity's 40

ØIn an advertorial, I. N. Venantius Nigeria Limited, anniversary”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, felicitates with the management, staff and students October 22, 2015, p.23; “Unionism is not a

stof the University of Ilorin on the fourth coming 31 platform for destruction”, The Nation, Thursday, th

convocation and 40 anniversary of the institution. October 29, 2015, p.25)th(“Happy 40 Anniversary”, The Nation, Friday, ØA student of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Deji

October 23, 2015, p.36) Atoyebi, has emerged the first runner-up in the ØIn an advertorial, Seminar Engineering and Supply 2015 edition of the Chartered Institute of Personal

Company Nigeria Limited, has felicitated with the Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) annual essay management, staff and students of the University competition.





(“Again, UNILORIN student wins CIPM essay October 26, 2015, p.10; “FG to Prioritise contest”, National Mirror, Thursday, October 22, Technical Vocational Education”, Thisday, p.25; See also, “… as UNILORIN student wins October 25, 2015, p.100; “Right attitude key to CIPMN competition”, Daily Trust, Thursday, Nigeria's transformation-Buhari”, The Punch, October 22, 2015, p.47) Friday 24, 2015, p.6)

stØIn a newspaper advertorial, the member ØAs part of the activities of the 31 convocation, threpresenting Katsina Central Federal Constituency, 40 anniversary celebrations of the University of

Hon. Sani Aliyu Danlami, has felicitated with the Ilorin, the national troupe of Nigeria and its Emir of Katsina, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Ghanaian counterpart thrilled members of the Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, on the occasion of his University community and their guests to

thinvestiture as the 5 Chancellor of the University of impressive performances.Ilorin. (“National Troupe dazzles as University of Ilorin (“Congratulations”, Leadership, Thursday, October turns 40”, The Nation, Sunday, October 25, 22, 2015, p.21) 2015, p.49; See also, “IBA ... Homage to

ØA photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the ancestors for Unilorin’s convocation outing”, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali and The Guardian, Thursday, October 29, 2015, p. Dr. Ado Muhammed, who is an alumnus of the 57) institution, has been published. ØA photograph of the Nigeria national troupe on

st th(“Celebrating 40 years of Academic Excellence”, stage at the 31 convocation/40 anniversary of Daily Trust, Thursday, October 22, 2015, p.14) the University of Ilorin, has been published.

ØIn an advertorial, Solamid Nigeria Limited has (“The Guardian, Sunday, October 25, 2015, felicitated with the management, staff and students p.36)

stof the University of Ilorin on its 31 convocation and ØA photograph of the Ghanaian President, John

th40 anniversary. Dramani Mahama, the Secretary to the (“Congratulations!!!”, Nigerian Tribune, Friday, Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir October 23, 2015, p.3) Lawal and the Kwara State governor, Alhaji

st thØThe wife of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abdulfatah Ahmed, at the 31 convocation/ 40 Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Toyin Ambali, has spoken anniversary of the University of Ilorin, has been on the roles of women in the home published.(“For Every Woman, The Home Should be (The Guardian, Saturday, October 24, 2015, p.3; Priority”, The Guardian, Saturday, October 24, See also, The Nation, Saturday, October 24, 2015, p.20) 2015, p.58)

th stØIn his address at the 40 anniversary/31 ØA photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the

convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that decorating the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Dr. the country's economic growth potential is good and Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, as the new promising, while urging the private sector to Chancellor of the institution has been published.actively invest in research and development in the (“Leadership, Sunday, October 25, 2015, p.53)

thnation’s universities. ØThe full text of the 40 Anniversary Lecture of (“Our economy still promising, says Buhari”, New the University of Ilorin, delivered by the Telegraph, Saturday, October 24, 2015, p.6; See President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has also, “Buhari calls on Nigerians to support anti-graft been published.war”, Newswatch Times, Sunday, October 24, 2015, (“We made it this far, and we will make it the rest p.4; “Buhari warns lecturers against academic of the way”, Kwara Arise, Monday, October 26, corruption”, Newswatch Times, Sunday, October 2015, pp.8, 9-10)24, 2015, p.8; “Buhari warns lecturers over ØA photograph of the Kwara State Governor, academic corruption”, Peoples Daily, Monday, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed and the Vice-October 26, 2015, p.16 “Buhari at Unilorin Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Convocation warns lecturers against academic AbdulGaniyu Ambali, receiving the Ghanian corruption”, Kwara Arise, Monday, October 26, President, John Dramani Mahama, at the Ilorin 2015, p.3; “PMB warns lecturers against using international airport, has been published.students as laboratories”, The Herald, Monday, (National Mirror, Monday, October 26, 2015, October 26, 2015, p.16; “Buhari tasks leaders on p.5; See also, The Nation, Monday, October 26, Nigeria's transformation”, Daily Sun, Monday, 2015, p.6; The Guardian, Monday, October 26,

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2015, p.6; Daily Trust, Monday, October 26, 2015, 27, 2015, p.4)ØThisday, In his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the p.12; Monday, October 26, 2015, p.22)

ØA photograph of the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University Abdulfatah Ahmed, the Vice-Chancellor of the of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali the address of President Muhammadu Buhari

st the and Alhaji Jani Ibrahim exchanging pleasantries at delivered at the 31 convocation/40 anniversary the Ilorin International Airport, has been published. of the institution. (The Herald, Monday, October 26, 2015, p.6; See (''What is academic corruption?”, New Telegraph, also, New Telegraph, Monday, October 26, 2015, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, p.26)p.42) ØThe Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari,

stØ has commiserated with the Chancellor of the While speaking at the just concluded 31

th University of Ilorin who is also the Emir of convocation/40 anniversary of the University of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmuni Kabir Usman, over the Ilorin, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji death of his Sarkin Dogarai. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has urged the institution to (“Emir mourns sarkin dogari Katsina”, inculcate the spirit of entrepreneurship in the Leadership, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, p.17)students before their graduation from the school.

ØA photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the (“Dilemma of fresh varsity graduates”, The University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, Herald, Sunday, October 26, 2015, p.15)the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama ØA photograph of the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji

s tand Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, after the 31 Abdulfatah Ahmed, the Ghanian President, John thDramani Mahama, the Secretary to the convocation/40 anniversary of the institution, has

Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir been published.David Lawal, the Emir of Katsina, HRH Alhaji (The Punch, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, p.6)Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, the Vice-Chancellor ØAn ND II student of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Justice Agaga, has won a grand prize of N150, 000, Ambali and the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Dada at the Unilorin Marathon race.

st th(“FEDPOFFA student wins UNILORIN'S N150, Obafemi, during the 31 convocation/40 000 anniversary prize”, National Pilot, anniversary of the institution has been published.

National Pilot, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, p.15)( Monday, October 26, 2015, p.3)st ØA photograph of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the ØWhile delivering the 31 Convocation Lecture of

University of Ilorin, Prof. Oladapo Akinkungbe the University of Ilorin, Prof. Jacob Oluponna, has and the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. disclosed that Nigerian graduates are not only

stAbdulGaniyu Ambali, during the 31 convocation unemployed, they are also unemployable due to the of the institution, has been published.failed education system in the country.(National Pilot, Monday, October 26, 2015, p.17)(“Nigerian graduates unemployable, Harvard Don

says”, National Pilot, Monday, October 26, 2015, ØA photograph of the Secretary to the Government, p.19; “Why Nigerian leaders misbehave, by of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal; the Harvard scholar”, New Telegraph, Friday, October Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, 23, 2015, p.43; “A tunse si eka eto eko ni ona abayo the Ghanian President, John Dramani Mahama and si wahala Boko Haram-Olupona”, Alaroye, Ojo the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mrs. Titilayo Isegun ,Osu kokanla, Ojo keta,2015, Oju iwe Laoye, unveiling a book titled “University of Ilorin

: kewaa; “Private Education, not alternative to virile at 40 The Soaring Eagle”, has been published.public schools, says don”, The Guardian, (National Pilot, Monday, October 26, 2015, p.17)Thursday, October 29, 2015, p.11) ØProfessor Claudius Daramola of the University of

ØAn alumnus of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ilorin is among President Muhammadu Buhar’s Folorunsho Asaju, has been appointed the new ministerial nominees.Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowder University (“Key contenders for education top jop”, The (ACU), Oyo state. Guardian, Thursday, October 29, 2015, pp.46-47)(“Asaju now Ajayi Crowder Varsity's VC”, ØAbdulGaniyu Shehu of the Union of Campus Newswatch Magazine, October, 2015, p.78) Journalist, University of Ilorin, has written on the

ØThe immediate past Chancellor of the University of address delivered by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. st thIlorin, His Majesty the Dein of Agbor Kingdoom, AbdulGaniyu Ambali, at the 31 convocation/40

Dr. Benjamin Ikechuku Kiagborkuzi, has been anniversary of the institution.appointed the new Chancellor of the West African (“Step beyond ordinariness, UNILORIN VC University (WAU), Cotonou, Benin Republic. charges graduates”, Nigerian Tribune, Thursday, (“Benin Republic varsity appoints Dein of Agbor October 29, 2015, p.23)chancellor”, Niger Delta Voice, Tuesday, October

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Turning 40 is an opportunity to reflect. On milestone Providentially, Unilorin has gone through the hard birthdays, people tend to take a long, hard look at their process of change and renaissance that had revitalised, re-lives so far and look to the future. This is the essence of energised its system and cleaned it up of the filth that is

birthday celebration, particularly when one turns 40. Our tantamount to academic corruption characterising many Anniversary Lecturer, the President of the Republic of Ghana, universities in Nigeria today. This is the reason why we needed to John Dramani Mahama, emphasized this in the introduction of his celebrate.lecture on Friday23rd October 2013. Ironically, Unilorin does not even have to wait till it

Justifiably, the questions of why we needed to celebrate attains 40 years like the paradoxical eagle in the story that our 40 years of existence might have bordered some minds. The Professor Omotesho, Dean of Student Affairs, captivatingly ostentatious or quick emotional answer might just be that 40 years narrated during an interaction session organised last week by our of age is not over the hill. It is not even the top of the hill, but, it is, visionary, reasonable and pragmatic ASUU headed by the indeed, all uphill. One can justify our celebration by telling the sagacious and resilient unionist – Abdulrasheed Adeoye. The troubled minds that 'If you don't appreciate how remarkable it eagle in the story knew it could live up to 70 years, but it also knew could be to climb to the zenith of a tall mountain, you could it had to go through the hard process of plucking out its crooked experiment with any sloppy top mountain around'. However, beak and old heavy feathers in order for it to grow new sharp beak there are even myriads of better, clearer and much more concrete and light or invigorating feathers. justifications. Thanks to the visionary and purposefulness of the

Over the last 40 years, Unilorin has grown in leaps and successive Vice-Chancellors that had one time or the other bounds. It has flown meteorically to a cruising altitude where it captained the sailing or flight of this University, our university now spurts its perks, winners and heroes all over the land from far had distinguished itself from the motley of pedestrian off, trailing the blaze for its contemporaries in Nigerian and universities that stink to the heavens. From the first enthusiastic global university system. It has grown from just a university Principal/Vice-Chancellor, Professor Akinkungbe, to the present college to a renowned citadel of learning that provides an kindhearted, steadfast and aspiring Vice-Chancellor, Professor enviable and fulsome or glowing reference point to the Nigerian AbdualGaniyu Ambali, they have all contributed to the enviable university system. This is the main reason why we needed to and saintly status the university has attained in its 40 years. With celebrate. Unilorin has stridden fast and past its contemporaries. strong determination, they have established a regime of good As a matter of fact, it has left its contemporaries far behind in its sense, which many concerned scholars are now advocating for the remarkable innovation, creativity and services to humanity. This Nigerian university system, in order to improve academic is the main reason why we needed to celebrate. integrity, excellence and growth in the system. This is the reason

The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria recently why we needed to celebrate. We are already far from the starting affirmed that the nation's tertiary institutions are increasingly point where others are just about to start. We have already thought decadent. The University System Study and Review conducted out of the box, and so we are distinct like a shining stellar in the by the Academy, in conjunction with the National Universities space. This is the reason why we needed to celebrate. Commission in 2012, identified various infractions embodying Forty years is a perfect age when creativity and common the Nigerian university system since the early 90s. Some of these sense have been refined in one's life. As an institution, this is the infractions include examination malpractices, manipulation of age when we need to renew our resolve to do what we have been internal examination processes, gratification and inducement to doing well in a much more dignified and committed manner. manipulate awards of marks and grades, sales of certificates, Celebration of our 40 years of existence has given us the delay in the release of results, frequent strikes by staff and opportunity to look back and give glory to God for what we have students, willful disruption of academic calendar, forceful sale of been able to achieve. However, it is equally an opportunity to look lecture notes, handouts and textbooks and non-release of to the future with a more vigorous vision to attain a higher height. certificates to graduates for many years after graduation, The We need to continue to soar and soar like the rekindled eagle that study identified an horrendous or awful phenomenon called has just been rejuvenated with new light feather and new sharp 'sorting' that defiles the academic integrity and sanctity of most beak to conquer more preys. In our case, we need to conquer more Nigerian universities. As a two-way practice, sorting involves the grounds in the areas of cutting-edge research, innovations and students and lecturers who are academically corrupt. advancements in enterprises or creativities. It is high time we

I believe it is against the backdrop of the above findings designed a strategic 10 or 20 year plan with robust policies to about Nigerian universities that the Executive Secretary of the implement the plan that will take us to the highest altitude from National Universities Commission, represented by his Deputy, where we will not only seamlessly and effortlessly cruise, but said, in his goodwill message, on the occasion of our anniversary from where we shall also shine, ignite and control the world like a celebration, that Nigerian universities are bedeviled by academic colossus. corruption.

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