Unilorin Bulletin 31 August, 2015

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)

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o fewer than 300 academics from about seven countries are expected to participate at the 3rd International Conference of the U-6 Consortium of

African Universities taking place at the University of Ilorin between September 6 and September 9, 2015.

The Chairman of the Conference Local Organising Committee, Prof. (Mrs.) A.T. Oladiji, who disclosed this in a chat with Unilorin Bulletin last Tuesday (August 25, 2015), said that the Conference is expected to deepen research collaboration and academic exchange among participating universities and the countries they represent.

The U6 Consortium comprises six African universities: the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; the University of Eldoret, Kenya; Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria; Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa; the University of Science and Technology, Kenya; and the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

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he Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad (August 28, 2015) in his address at the opening ceremony Abubakar, has urged Nigerian Muslim women to of the 30th Annual National Conference of the Federation support the on-going anti-graft drive of the Federal of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN)

Government by discouraging their husbands from held at the University of Ilorin, said that the change needed engaging in corruption. in the country today should start from the home front “for it

to be positive and succeed.” The Sultan, who gave this charge last Friday

By Tajudeen Babamale

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left), exchanging views with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji

Sa’ad Abubakar, at the FOMWAN Conference last Friday

Anti-graft drive must start from the home front – Sultan

Unilorin ASUU to build 14-shop mall in 45 days p.3Unilorin Staff Games ends Sept. 2 p.4Unilorin is female-friendly - Ambali p.5Yusuf hails ban on govt sponsorship of pilgrims p.5UITH administrators seek Unilorin Registry's training support p.6Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8The Alma Mater: As BOY breaks the jinx… p.12

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The Keynote

Speaker, r. D

Abdulrauf Wale

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presenting his

address at the

FOM ANW

Conference last

Friday

L-R: The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar; the Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfattah Ahmed; the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed; and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, at the opening

ceremony of the FOMWAN Conference last Friday

A cross section of FOMWAN

members at the

Conference last Friday

The wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) H. T.

Ambali (middle), and other guests at the FOMWAN

Conference

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (right) performing the turning of the sod ceremony for the shopping mall being built by the Academic

Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU), Unilorin Branch, last Monday

The Unilorin

ASUU

Chairman, Dr.

AbdulRasheed

Adeoye (left),

giving a

helping hand to

the Vice-

Chancellor

during the

turning of the

sod for the

ASUU

Shopping Mall

last Monday

L-R: The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah

Ahmed; his wife, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed; and the Vice-

Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, at the conference

L-R: The Balogun Fulani of Ilorin, Alhaji Durosinlorun;

the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of

Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede; and the Sultan of Sokoto,

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, at the FOMWAN Conference




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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), He, therefore, submitted that the building should be University of Ilorin Branch, has commenced the completed in one and half months.construction of a 14-shop mall, which will be In his remarks after the turning of the sod, the

ready for commissioning in 45 days. Vice-Chancellor said, “This day is an historic occasion to Its Chairman, Dr. AbdulRasheed Adeoye, made showcase intellect, welfare and positive agenda of the

this known last Monday (August 24, 2015), during the Unilorin branch of ASUU”. turning of the sod for the building by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali commended the union for Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON). The Union had earlier embracing constructive unionism and for investing in the built a block of hostels for female students on the campus. future of its members, noting that it was a way to

Speaking at the sod turning, the ASUU Branch guarantee tomorrow. He also praised the Union for its Chairman stated that history was being made with the avowed readiness to deal with the challenges of the construction, adding that the project was a manifestation future.of Unilorin ASUU's mantra of “constructive unionism” “I am glad all the unions in the University are hinged on the welfare of members and the students. thinking positively and making plans for tomorrow. You

Dr. Adeoye assured the University community are leaders that foresee tomorrow and you can be assured that the shopping mall would be built to standard, while that the administration is behind you”, the Vice-maintaining that fund for its construction was available. Chancellor said.

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), with visit: support from Chevron Nigeria Limited, offers Deadline: November 27, 2015.

research grants to Nigerian citizens wishing to undertake Signedresearch work in the fields related to nature conservation

and sustainable livelihood. The grant shall be to support a Prof. Yahya Oyewole ImamPhD programme Research Manager (Humanities Cluster)

For method of application and details of the grant

www.ncfnigeria.org

Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT)Nigerian Conservation Foundation: Chief S. L Edu Research Grant

The Sultan, who is also the President-General of The Vice-Chancellor pointed out that another the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs factor that attracts the University of Ilorin to all is the (NSCIA), advised the women to always abide by the enthronement of transparency in running its affairs. He dictates of Islam, and not support their husbands who therefore appealed to the federal and state governments to might want to indulge in corrupt practices. be transparent in running the affairs of the country in order

He called on the women to discourage their to achieve sustainable socio-economic development. husbands from unlawful acts, if the current change being In his keynote address, entitled “A Clarion Call to clamoured by Nigerians would be positive. Nigeria Women”, the Chairman and CEO of Bi-Couteny

The Sultan directed the leadership of FOMWAN to Limited, Dr. Abdulrauf Wale Babalakin (SAN), urged be part of the opinion making body in Nigeria. parents to give their children a very sound religious

He urged the Muslim women to reach out to their upbringing for them not to lose their faith in the process of non-Muslims sisters and work together towards survival.formulating a policy that will make women more active in In his address, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji the decision making process of the country. Abdulfatah Ahmed, decried the activities of the Boko

The Sultan, who described the FOMWAN as one of Haram insurgents, saying they are not Muslims, as Islam the best Islamic organisations in the country, disclosed that preaches peace and love.the NSCIA would soon reach out to Association so as to The Governor also said that the theme of the allow some members of the women group to be part of the national conference, “Religious and Ethnic Plurality: country's apex Islamic body. Implications for National Integration in Nigeria”, is

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor of the appropriate, as ethnic plurality constitutes a source of University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali strength for national integration and development.(OON), reiterated the University's zero tolerance for The occasion brought together various Muslim cultism and other social vices. organisations from within Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast

Prof. Ambali, who said that the faithful and the United Kingdom.enforcement of this ground rule was responsible for the Other dignitaries at the Conference included the peaceful atmosphere at the University, stressed that immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Unilorin wouldn't have been tagged the most peaceful Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede; the wife of the Kwara State campus in Nigeria if cultists are given any chance in the Governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed and among others.University.

By Olusegun Mokuolu

Unilorin ASUU to build 14-shop mall in 45 days

Ambali reiterates Unilorin's zero tolerance for cultism

http://www.ncfnigeria.org/

August 31, 2015

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3rd U6 Conference holds at Unilorin September 6-9

Members of the Consortium had, on March 10, Global Institute of Public Health, Centre for Healthful 2012, at the University of Ilorin, decided to collaborate on Behaviour Change, New York University, USA, Prof. joint activities like facilitation and coordination of joint Gbenga Ogedegbe. researches, curriculum development, collaborative According to Prof. Oladiji, “All academic staff in seminars, workshops and conferences as well as academic the University of Ilorin and those from participating exchanges to further expose academic staff and students. nations, particularly post-graduate students, will have

Prof. Oladiji, who is also the Director, University opportunity to collaborate”. She expressed hope of high of Ilorin Centre for Research Development and In-House possibility of generating new research interests among Training (CREDIT), said that more than 160 academic participating scholars and from those that will read the papers would be discussed at the five-day conference. post-conference publications.

The LOC Chairman further disclosed that the While thanking the University administration immediate past Executive Secretary of the National being led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof AbdulGaniyu Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Peter O. Ambali (OON), for supporting the Conference, she Okebukola, would give the keynote address at the further explained that the Conference has a role to conference themed “Innovative Trends in Science and stimulate Nigerians for more problem-solving research as Humanities for Global Development and Social the theme of the conference suggests. Transformation”. “We are receiving huge support from the

Other sub-themes to be addressed by the administration and relevant organs of the University conference are on Governance and Legislation; Science, community have been mobilised for the success of this Technology and Energy; Health and Environment; conference. The liaison offices at Lagos and Abuja have Education, Language and Gender Issues; Peace, Security been contacted too”, she added, while urging the and Development; Water Resources, Agriculture and university community and all academics to take Food Security; as well as Information and advantage of the international event.

stCommunication. The 1 U6 International Conference was held at the Prof. Okebukola, who is currently the Pro- Kwara State University Malete, Nigeria in 2013 although Chancellor of Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, a Joint Workshop on Science and Development for and President, Global Universities Network for Development in Africa was earlier hosted in June 2012 by Innovation-GUNI-Africa, will be joined at the plenary by Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Cape the Dean, College of Management, University of Town South Africa.

ndWisconsin-Scout, USA, Prof. Abel Adekola; the Deputy Last year, CPUT again hosted the 2 U6 Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Consortium International Conference with the theme Universiti Sains Islam, Malaysia, Prof. Zulkiple “Research and Development for Sustainable Abdghani; and the Vice-Dean and Chief Medical Officer, Development”.

he 2015 edition of the University of Ilorin Staff Ambali (OON), other Principal Officers of the Games will be rounded off this Wednesday University, Deans of Faculties, Directors and other senior T(September 2, 2015) at the University Stadium officials of the University are expected to grace the finals.

Complex with the football finals. Dr. Bakinde described the turnout at the Games as Other sporting events that would climax the two- “impressive and cheering”. He said that the games, being week Games include the Basketball final, Volleyball the first of its kind in the University, is an avenue for staff final, Table Tennis final, and Badminton final. Also to be members to discover their talents and have good health.decided at the grand finale are Athletics, Ayo game, Draft, Dr. Bakinde commended the participants for Scrabble and Chess finals. maintaining the discipline already inculcated in them by

In a chat with Unilorin Bulletin, the Chairman, the University authority.Organising Committee for the 2015 University Staff He said that the games would be more interesting Games, Dr. Bakinde Surajudeen, disclosed that the Vice- next year with the inclusion of more indoor games.Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu

Unilorin Staff Games ends Sept. 2

By Tajudeen Babamale




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The Dean of Postgraduate School, University of Prof. Yusuf, who is also a former Provost of the Ilorin, Prof. Badmas O. Yusuf, has applauded the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies decision by both the Federal and State governments (CAILS), admonished the Hajj commissioners in Kwara

to halt the annual sponsorship of pilgrims to Mecca and State and their colleagues across the federation to do their Jerusalem. jobs diligently and allow the fear of Allah to manifest in the Prof. Yusuf, who is a former Commissioner of the discharge of their duties.National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), gave While speaking on his recent appointment as the the commendation last Tuesday (August 25, 2015) while Dean of the Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, featuring on a popular Yoruba programme, 'Oro to n lo' on Prof. Yusuf said being a product of the better by far Unilorin 89.3 Fm . University, he would do everything to build on the

The don however advised the government to achievements recorded by his predecessor, Prof. Clement continue sponsoring personnel that provide medical, and Bewaji.security services, as well as consular services to the On the plan by the Federal Government to Nigerian pilgrims. He also counselled that the number of discontinue the funding of public university staff schools, Hajj commissioners should be considerably pruned down the don frowned at the decision, noting that it is not in the in order to allow for proper management of resources. best interest of public university workers.

Prof. Yusuf also urged governments at all levels to Prof. Yusuf advised stakeholders in the education ensure that they appoint those that have the knowledge of sector to make the government see reason why such the Holy land as Hajj commissioners while guarding decision should not see the light of the day. He said that the against a situation whereby hajj allocation would be staff schools in public universities should not be abolished hijacked by government officials. because the proximity of parents to their children is He then appealed to prospective Hajj pilgrims to be necessary as it allows the university staff to have full law abiding at the Holy Land and to always be good concentration at their various work places.ambassadors of the country.

By Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, She also counselled APWEN members to always Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has described dress well and conduct themselves decently in the pursuit the University as a female-friendly and gender- of their careers, adding that female engineers should

sensitive institution that encourages the education of the ignore negative side talks. girl child and supports the ambition of women to rise to Noting that women are generally more talented the peak of their chosen careers. than men regardless of whether the woman is educated or

Prof. Ambali stated this last Wednesday, (August not, Prof. Kehinde noted that the modern woman must be 26, 2015) at the opening ceremony of the Association of educated and be interested in everything around her in Professional Women Engineers (APWEN) Week in addition to her formal education.Ilorin. The Chairperson of the Kwara State Chapter of

The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented on APWEN, Dr. (Mrs) N. T. Bakinde of the Department of the occasion by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Electrical Engineering, University of Ilorin, appreciated and Technology, University of Ilorin, Prof. Y. A. Jimoh, the University management and the Faculty of noted that the fact that the University has a female Engineering for their support towards the successful Deputy Vice-Chancellor while the positions of Deputy hosting of the event. Registrar in the University is dominated by women goes The National President of the Association, Engr. a long way to show that the University provides men and Nnoli Akpeyede, noted that the engineering profession women with equal opportunities. enhances the quality of life and women are always at the

In her paper, entitled “Work Life Balance for the fore-front of enhancing the quality of human life. She Female Engineer”, the Dean of the Faculty of challenged women to add their own value by improving Engineering and Food Technology, Obafemi Awolowo their communication skills, appearance and confidence.University, Ile-Ife, Prof. (Mrs.) Taiwo Kehinde, advised She also noted that women engineers must factor her colleagues in the engineering profession to be in their peculiar needs when signing contracts and advised interested in social and spiritual life by getting married them to insist on the provision of needs such as mobile and paying attention to their families. toilets in their contracts.

Prof. (Mrs.) Kehinde noted that successes in the Dignitaries at the event include the Dean of the course of career development gives more pleasure when Postgraduate School, University of Ilorin, Prof. B. L. there is a family to share the success with. She pointed Yusuf; the Registrar of COREN, Engr. Kamila Maliki; the out that obituary announcements mention only the Chairman of Index Engineering, Engr. Kamil Olalekan; family members as those who survive the deceased but Engr. Elizabeth Odetoye, Engr. Joseph Bakinde and the pay no attention to career and certificates as part of the Chief Executive Officer of Kamwire Industries, Alhaji survivors. Kamoru Yusuf.

Unilorin is female-friendly – AmbaliBy Mubarak Oladosu

Yusuf hails ban on govt sponsorship of pilgrims

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he management of the University of Ilorin Mr. Obafemi stated that there cannot be College Teaching Hospital (UITH) has sought the support of Health Sciences without the UITH, while thanking the of the Registry Department of the University of UITH management for taking good care of the University T

Ilorin in the training of its administrators in order to staff under them. He also stressed that collaboration improve health care services. between the two groups of administrators is very crucial.

The UITH Director of Administration, Mr. G. O. The Registrar noted that administrators must Yusuf, made the call last Tuesday (August 25, 2015), make themselves indispensable through their quality, when he led administrators from the Hospital on a visit to adding that it is equally important to train others. He said, the Registrar of the University, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, “I believe in training and retraining. The best way to rest in his office. is to train others to be able to do the job”.

Mr. Yusuf stated that the visit was to cement the Mr. Obafemi told the UITH administrators that relationship between the UITH administrators and the one of the secrets of the success of the University University administrators. administrators is the monthly Registry seminar for

Commending the Registrar on the good job he is administrators and monthly office technologists' seminar doing, Mr. Yusuf called for collaboration between the two for secretaries. He charged the UITH to borrow the administrative groups for capacity development in order example of the University's administrators by holding to enhance the care for patients. regular training for their administrative staff.

He said, “There is need for us to collaborate. We Mr. Obafemi disclosed that the University trains want Unilorin to help us develop the Registry of our its administrative staff within and outside the country to conglomerates of schools and help in building the improve their capacity and for exchange of ideas. He then capacity of the non-academic and academic staff of our used the occasion to invite the UITH administrators to school. We are also interested in the training the trainers attend the Registry seminar.programme and possible suggestions to improve He assured the team that the link road from the services”.. University to the Hospital would soon be completed.

He used the occasion to invite the University's Joining the Registrar to receive the visitors were Registrar to visit the UITH schools, stressing that it would the Deputy Registrar (Academic Support Services), Mrs. be great for health administrators and education R. A. Okojie; the Principal Assistant Registrar (Human administrators to interact. Resources), Mr. B. Adegoke; and the Principal Assistant

The Director commended the University for Registrar (Registrar's Office), Mr. Kayode Fakoya.curtailing cult activities on the campus, while submitting Members of the UITH team included: Mr S. A. L. that for the UITH, the patients are the true judge of its Lawal (Assistant Director), Mrs. Olabimpe Olu-Bolaji performance. (Assistant Director), Mr. A. F. Agbana (Assistant

In his response, the Registrar expressed his Director), Alhaji M. A. Babtunde (Assistant Director), delight at the historic meeting, noting that it was the first Mr. David S. Odiabu (Assistant Director), Mr. W. A. time administrators in the University and the UITH would Adigun, Mr. P. G. Isado, and Mr. E. Y. Oyinloye.be having such meeting. “I consider myself very lucky to Others included: Mr. P. K. Tolorunse, Mr. Jimoh be on this seat at the time of this historic visit”, the Lateef, Mr. Ayuba AbdulRaheem, Mr. Lanre Babatunde Registrar said. and Mr. Segun Oyinloye.

UITH administrators seek Unilorin Registry's training supportBy Olusegun Mokuolu

New AppointmentsName Department Appointment Effective Date Prof. C.O. Akoshile Physics Director, Centre for Renewable

Energy

1st August, 2015.

Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) N.T. Surajudeen-Bakinde

Electrical & Electronics Emgineering

Assistant Director 1st

August, 2015

Renewal of AppointmentsName Department Appointment Effective Date

Dr. U. Gunu Business Administration Ag. Head 1st August, 2015

Dr.(Mrs.) N.M. Abdulraheem International Law Ag. Head 1st August, 2015




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To be continued

Learned ConferenceRecipient Department Nature of Conference Place Date Mr. SaiduAbubakar

Arts Education 10th Annual National Conference

of History of Education Society of Nigeria (HOESON)

Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State

2nd – 6th

December, 2013

Dr. O.O. Oyerinde

Health Promotion & Environmental Health Education

26th Annual National

Conference/Workshop of Nigerian School Health Association (NSHA)

AdeniranOgunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State

11th – 14th

September, 2013

Dr.(Mrs.) B.O. Olawuyi

Social Sciences Education

3rd Annual Benchmark Conference of Psychology 2014

Ife Psychology IA, Ondo Road, Ile-Ife, Osun State

6th – 8th March 2014

Professor D.O. Durosaro

Educational Management

2nd Annual Conference of National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State

21st – 24th May, 2013

Dr. L.A. Yahaya

Counsellor Education

38th

International Conference of Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)

Akwa-Ibom State Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State

19th –

23rd

August, 2013

Professor A.Y. Abdulkareem


2nd Annual Conference of

National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State

21st –

24th

May, 2013

Dr. A.S. Kasum

Accounting

ICAN International Public Sector Accounting Standard Seminar

Lagos Airport

Hotel,

Ikeja, Lagos State 7th

–

11th

July, 2014

Mr. A.K. Dongmo

French

16th

Annual Conference/AGM of University French Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (UFTAN)

ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State

9th

–

13th

March, 2014

Dr.(Mrs.) K.A. Yahaya

Accounting

ICAN Mandatory Continuing Professional Education (MCPE) Seminar on Information Technology

Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State

25th

–

26th

June, 2014

Dr. O.I. ‘Dunmade

English

10th

Annual ELTT Conference of National Association of Teachers and Researchers in English as a Second Language

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Akure, Ondo State

11th

–

14th

September, 2013

Dr. T.A. Alabi

English

CULRUN 2014 (The Humanities, Conflict and Development in Africa)

RCG Youth Centre, Redemption Camp, Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State

27th

–

28th

May, 2014

Dr. M.S. Abdullahi-Idiagbon

English


RCG Youth Centre, Redemption Camp, Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State

27th

–

28th

May, 2014

Professor V.A. Alabi

English


RCG Youth Centre, Redemption Camp, Redeemer’s University, Mowe,

Ogun State

27th

–

28th

May, 2014



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SignedA.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

thSUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 21st August to 27 August , 2015

RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Transcript 191,000.00Scroll 47,400.00Order of Proceeding

57,650.00

Academic Gown

24,500.00T-Shirt

6,600.00Student I.D. Card

8,000.00Change of Course form

5,000.00Clinic Registration

9,000.00Staff I.D Card

1,000.00Verification of Result

26,000.00Unilorin Property Mgt Board (UPMB)

4,524,000.00Contractor Registration

3,000.00Overpayment

3,750.00Institute of Education School Charges

16,353,650.00Institute of Education

Acceptance fees

705,000.00

Total Receipts for the period

N21,965,550.00

PAYMENT:

PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS :

Excelture Pharmacy Plus LTD

Supply of Drugs

1,098,450.00

Solamid Nig LTD

Construction of Library for college

of

Health Science 02 (ADV)

18,127,604.25ARCH+WEB Consultants

Consutancy

services –

Faculty of Agric Lab

2,489,571.58Kebato Engineering Services

clearing

of

VC

Lodge

140,595.00O M fasman Nig Ltd

Construction of

water

storage –COHS CERT 02

7,040,747.07Djanti Nig

Ltd

Construction

of

Student Hostel

Type B –CERT 02

33,507,315.77Numasa Intl Ltd

Construction

0f

Block

of

0ffices –Cert 03

21,087,773.84Pasekhame & Sons

Replacement of Booster Station pump

at Senior Staff Quarters

731,430.00

OTHER PAYMENTS:

Various I.E DTA, Imprest, Refund

6,294,729.22

Purchase

Advance

Various

1,029,349.00

Lukman B Johnson

Academic Staff Traning

10,000,000.00

Post –UTME 2015 Examination Supervisors

Ilorin

Honorarium

5,129,125.00

Total Payments for the period

N106,676,690.73,



Unilorin BulletinAugust 31, 2015S IP CE

TO YOU!

GOOD GRAMMAR

An American, an English man and a Nigerian were traveling by sea...Suddenly the devil appeared on the ship and said, “Drop anything in the sea water, if I find it, I will eat you, if I don't find it, I will be your slave”. The American dropped a pin, the devil found it and ate him... The Englishman dropped a coin, the devil found it and ate him too. Finally it was the turn of the Nigerian... The Nigerian took his bottle of Voltic mineral water, opened it and poured a drop of water in the sea and said to the devil, “Today na Today, Oya find the drop....idiot.”

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BENEFITS OF EXERCISING

&

Pets can be a great source for your exercise, especially a dog. Walking dogs, caring for them involves good amounts of physical activity.

If exercising alone bores you out, hook up with a partner or friend who is committed to exercise. The fun factor will also let you stay committed. Keep exercising, especially when you've got work bearing down on you. Exercise also works as an outlet for pent up stress.

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Don't say/write: The Vice-Chancellor advocated for better town and gown partnerships.Say/ write: The Vice-Chancellor advocated better town and gown partnerships. Don't say/ write: The University of Ilorin will flag off its bottled water project soon.Say/write: The University of Ilorin will inaugurate/launch its bottled water project soon.Don't say/ write: The Parents Teachers Association organised a workshop last week.Say/write: The Parent Teacher Association organised a workshop last week.

S/N Name Office/Unit/Department/Faculty Date of Birth

1 Aun, Isaac Iortimbir Business Administration 30th August

2 Lawal, Rukayat D. DVC (Academic)'s Office 30th August

3 Arikewuyo, Olawale A. Mass Communication 30th August

4 Aduroja, Celinah O. Unilorin Staff School 31st August

5 Oladipo, Toyin T. Dean's Office-Engineering 1st September

6 Muhammed, Saheed Zoology 1st September

7 Olufeagba, Benjamin J. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 3rd September

8 Oloyede, Oyelola H.B. Bio-Chemistry 4th September

9 Abdulraheem, Maimuna O. Urban and Regional Planning 4th September

10 Ameen, Oloduowo M. Chemistry 4th September

11 Mahmoud, Kafayat O. Sociology 4th September

12 Ajayi, Odeyemi S. Works: Works/Maint. Office 5th September

13 Garuba, Raheem O. Directorate of Academic Support Services 5th September

14 Alabi, Aderemi B. Physics 5th September

15 Adedeji, Akeem A. Bursary 5th September

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ØThe University of Ilorin is expecting no fewer Tribune, Wednesday, August 26, 2015, p.40)than 65,000 candidates to sit for its post-UTME ØA 400 level student of the Department of screening for the 2015/2016 admission exercise. Microbiology, University of Ilorin, Adebimpe (“65, 0000 Candidates to sit for Unilorin Salami, has commented on how career choice 2015/2016 Post-UTME Exams”, The Guardian, affects the youths in the country.Saturday, August 22,) (“How career choice can affect you”, The Punch,

ØThe Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Wednesday, August 26, 2015, p.39)University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, has ØWhile featuring on the University of Ilorin FM denied newspaper report that 35 Post-UTME radio programme, a Professor of Veterinary candidates were disqualified from writing the Medicine, Prof. Saka Nuhu, has disclosed that exams for indecent dressing. ponmo consumption does not add any nutritional (“Indecent Dressing: No Post-UTME Candidate value to human health.was Turned Back-UNILORIN”, Leadership, (“Don allays fear over consumption of Ponmo”, Monday, August 24, 2015, p.9; See also, The Herald, Wednesday, August 26, 2015, p.8)“Unilorin denies barring post-UTME candidates ØIn an exclusive interview, the Rector Kwara State over indecent dressing”, Daily Trust, Tuesday, Polytechnic, Alhaji Mas'ud Akanbi Elelu, has August 25, 2015, p.16; “Post-UTME: mentioned the name of the University of Ilorin. UNILORIN denies turning back applicants over (How my three-point agenda reinvigorated dress-code”, National Pilot, Monday, August 24, Kwara Poly-Elelu”, The Herald, Wednesday, 2015, p.19; “Violation of dress code: Unilorin August 26, p.15)denies media reports”, The Herald, Monday, ØThe Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) August 24, 2015, p.16) has honoured an alumnus of the University of

ØProf. Folahan Adekola of the Department of Ilorin, Mr. Denja Abdullahi, with the award of the Chemistry, University of Ilorin, has warned that Published Play Writer of the Year.dying of hair increases the risk of cancer. (“SONTA Maiden Playwriting Awards to Denja (“Hair dyeing causes cancer, Unilorin don and Obi”, Blueprint, Thursday, August 25, 2015, warns”, Daily Sun, Monday, August 24, 2015, p.25)p.32) ØThe Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the

ØA Student of the Department of History, University of Ilorin, Mr. I.M. Tijjani, has University of Ilorin, Odeyemi Afis Olawale, has disclosed that nine admission seekers have been written on the orientation programme to mark the arrested for impersonation in the just concluded commencement of the four months compulsory Post-UTME examination exercise of the teaching practice course for the students of the institution. Faculty of Education. (“Post-UTME: UNILORIN arrests 9 for (“Faculty equips student-teachers with practical impersonation”, National Pilot, Thursday, skills”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, August 25, August 27, 2015, p.4)p.23) ØAn opinion article titled “ Bring back the lost

ØIn his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the glory of our Kwara State Polytechnic” written by Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, Ibrahim S. Bolaji of the Department of Science University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has Education, University of Ilorin, has been reflected on the theory of Sir Richard Branson, of published.ABCD, while advising youths to always shun just (“Bring back the lost glory of our Kwara State colleting dots and apply connecting the dots of Polytechnic”, National Pilot, Thursday, August knowledge. 27, 2015, p.6)(''ABCD: Connect, don't just collect”, New ØIn a newspaper article, Shakir Akorode of the Telegraph, Tuesday, August 25, 2015, p.26) University of Ilorin, has reflected on the security

ØA brief biography of the former Chancellor of the network of the country, while urging the University of Ilorin, His Majesty Benjamin government as a matter of urgency to restore the Ikenchukwu Keagborekuz i t he F i r s t lost glory of the Nigeria armed forces.

(“Military might and National security”, The (Keagborekuzi I), has been published.Nation, Thursday, August 27, 2015, p.35)(“Giant in the Tropic of Africa”, Nigerian

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ØThe former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, commented on the Nigerian entertainment University of Ilorin, Prof. Ayo Akinwale, has industry.presented the award of this year's maiden edition (“Kwara will be hub of entertainment in Nigeria-of the 2015 Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists TeeMirror”, The Herald, Friday, August 28, p.12) (SONTA)/ Olu Obafemi Playwriting prize, and a ØThe University of Ilorin is set to play host to this personal presentation of 100,000 to the award year's annual National Conference of the winner, Mr. Nwagbo Patric Obi. Federation of Muslim Women Association of (“When Women Go Naked Wins creative writing Nigeria (FOMWAN).award”, New Telegraph, Friday, August 28, 2015, (“Muslim women participating in politics p.19) allowed-FOMWAN”, The Herald, Friday,

ØAn alumnus of the University of Ilorin, who is August 28, 2015, p.18)also the Director, Engineering and Technology ØIn his column, “RENAISSANCE", the Director, Promotion Department, Small and Medium Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has (SMEDAN), Engr. David Abu Ozigi, has reflected on the recently released May/June 2015 commented that the youths need entrepreneurial West African Examinations Council (WAEC) skills to survive in today's world. results, while pointing out some factors that (“Our Youths Need Entrepreneurial Skill to contribute to the failure of candidates in Survive in Today's World”, The Guardian, examinations in the country and solutions to the Friday, August 28, p.56) problem.

ØIn an interview, a graduate of the University of (''WAEC woes and way forward”, Newswatch Ilorin, Bayode Temiloluwa Oladapo, has Times, Friday, August 28, 2015, Backpage)

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ADEBISI, Ajimot Folasade

Department of Mathematics

“Multiple Perturbed Collation Tau Method for Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential and Integro-differential Equations”

Monday, 7th

September, 2015

Mathematics Computer Laboratory (IG 2)

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ADEYELE, Joshua Solomon

Department of Business Administration

“Systematic Investment Plan and Employee’s Retirement Income Security of Selected Universities in South-West, Nigeria”

Friday, 4th

September, 2015

Faculty of Management Sciences Board Room

3. ORIMOLOYI, Olubanke Olabisi


“Principals’ Time Management Strategies, Teachers’ Supervision and Student Academic Performance in Public Senior Secondary Schools in South West, Nigeria”

Monday, 7th

September, 2015.

10.00am

Faculty of Education Board Room

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ELESIN, Razak Adisa


“School Size, Resource Availability and Administrative Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in North Central, Nigeria”

Monday, 14th

September, 2015.

10:00am

Faculty of Education Board Room

th Auditorium at 10.00a.m daily.he 5 International Conference on Jatropha will The statement added that the Emir of Agaie, Niger hold at the University of Ilorin from Tuesday,

State, Alhaji Nuhu Yusuf will be the Chairman while the September 1, 2015 to Friday, September 4, 2015. TVice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. The Conference, themed “Jatropha Curcas: AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), is the Chief Host. The Beyond Biodiesel Production”, is organised by the Technical Director, Arston Green Solution Limited, University of Ilorin in conjunction with the Society for the Kano, Engr. Abba S. Kurawa, will be the Guest Speaker.Conservation of Phytofuel and Sciences.

Members of the University Community and the A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin general public are cordially invited.disclosed that the Conference will hold at the University

th Unilorin hosts 5 Jatropha conference

2015 Open Ph. D Thesis Defence

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lWith mammals, no animal has a longer pregnancy term than that of the african elephant which is documented at an average of 22 months.

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When the University of Ilorin was established this Saudi Arabia. At various times, he had worked as a journalist, month in 1975, one of the pioneer three Faculties of teacher, College lecturer and University don. He is also a the new University was the Faculty of Arts. Forty polyglot who speaks four languages (Arabic, English, Hausa

years after, the University would become the flagship of the and Yoruba) fluently. Nigerian university system, shattering the records of the older The Alma Mater wishes him all the best as he earnestly universities and setting new standards of excellence in virtually hopes that he will consolidate on the gains of his illustrious all gamuts of academic endeavours. predecessors.

With the commencement of postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Science in October 1977 and the subsequent

A beautiful and expensively dressed lady approached establishment of the Postgraduate School, the research and her counsellor and told him she felt her whole life was empty academic activities of the University received a boost. Over the and meaningless and she wanted happiness. The counselor years, the School has attained increased robustness which called over an old lady in charge of cleaning the office floors reflects in the quality and quantity of graduates of higher and told his client. degrees and diplomas churned out. For instance, from 23 PhDs “I am to ask Mary here to tell you how she found happiness. All I produced by the University in 1999/2000 session, the output want you to do is to listen to her,” he said.increased to 57 in 2005/2006 session and 106 in 2013/2014

So, the old lady put down her broom, sat on the chair session. and cheerfully told her story:However, if some people considered it a jinx that the “Well when my husband died three years ago and my only son Faculty had not produced a Dean of the Postgraduate School was later killed by a car, I felt my whole world had crashed. I over the years, that jinx has been broken. With the emergence had nobody. I had nothing left. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat. I Prof. Badmas Olanrewaju Yusuf (BOY for short) as the new never smiled at anyone. I even thought of ending my own life. Dean, through which he scored additional firsts that I choose to Then one evening, a little kitten followed me home from work. foreground, the University at large and the Postgraduate School Somehow, I felt sorry for that kitten. It was cold outside so I in particular are poised to benefit from his mine of experience.decided to let the kitten in. I got some milk and the kitten licked I have admired the personality of Prof. BOY for many the plate clean. Then it purred and rubbed itself against my leg years. Apart from his depth as a scholar and versatility as a don, and for the first time in five months, I smiled.I always see him as one of the true embodiments of what I called

Then, I stopped to think, if helping a little kitten could “balanced education”, which Prof. Ali Mazrui once referred to make me smile, maybe doing something for people could make as the “triple heritage”. A judicious admixture of the best of me happy. So the next day, I baked some biscuits and took them Western, African and Islamic education, there is little wonder to a neighbour who was sick in bed. Every day, I tried to do that Prof. Yusuf is a balanced personality or Total Man.something nice for someone. It made me so happy to see them In other words, apart from being a highly resourceful happy. Today, I don't know of anybody who sleeps and eats Professor with several publications in various outlets across the better than I do. I have found happiness by giving to others.”world, the new Dean of the PG School is an Ilorin cultural icon

When the rich lady heard this, she cried. She had and a top-notch cleric. A former College Provost and former everything that money could buy but she had lost the things Permanent Commissioner of the National Hajj Commission, which money cannot buy. So the beauty of life does not depend besides several academic responsibilities in the University on how happy or comfortable you are but how others are happy including Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, Head of because of you.Department and Faculty Representative at the PG School, Prof. "Happiness is not a destination, it is a journey. Happiness is not Yusuf is assuming his new office with a truckload of tomorrow, it is now. Happiness is not dependency, it is decision. experience. Happiness is not what you have, it is who you are." Enjoy your Much will be expected from Prof. Yusuf in taking the week!Postgraduate School to higher heights. Born almost six

decades ago, Prof. Yusuf was educated in Ilorin, Kano and

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