Unilorin Bulletin 4th January, 2016

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

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UNIVERSITY of ILORIN

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MONDAY January 4 2016 VOL 7 NO. 12,

L-R: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali; the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Dr.

Folashade Yemisi Esan; and the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Julius Okojie, during Prof. Ambali’s visit to the

Ministry in Abuja

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n keeping with a tradition that has been established over the years, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), on

Christmas Day (December 25, 2015), led a team of top Muslim officials of the University on visits to the homes of their Christian colleagues in a symbolic show of camaraderie.

The visit, which took the Vice-Chancellor's entourage the whole day, kicked off from the Adewole Estate home of the immediate past Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. A. B. O. Omotoso, who is also a member of the University Council.

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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON),

has said that the University has continued to maintain its Number One position among universities in the country because it is “blessed with a crop of dedicated staff, who take their jobs seriously”.

Prof. Ambali, who stated this in Abuja penu l t imate Wednesday (December 23, 2015) during a visit to the Federal Ministry of Education, said that the choice of the University by most admission seekers in the country is due to its over 15 years uninterrupted academic calendar.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was responding to a question posed to him by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, on “why Unilorin is the most preferred university among admission seekers in the country”, said, “The University started on a good footing as a branch of the University of Ibadan and within nine months, we were upgraded to a standard University and since then we have been championing the course of quality education.”

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he International Science Technology Education Arts Management and Social Science (iSTEAMS) has nominated the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu

Ambali (OON), for an Award of Excellent in appreciation of the successful hosting of the iSTEAMS Conference by the University in March last year.

Why Unilorin is Numero Uno – VCBy Mustafa Abubakar

Ambali visits ex-VC, principal officers, deans, directors' homes on Xmas Day

Ambali bags iSTEAMS' Award of Excellence

The Vice-Chancellor and members of his entourage with the former Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Prof. Adeoye

Adeniyi, when the team visited him on Christmas Day

By Ishaq Babatunde

By Tajudeen Babamale

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The National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulhameed Hadi (left),

welcoming the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ambali, to the golden jubilee celebration of the Union

penultimate weekend

L-R: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ambali; the Rector of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Masud Elelu; and a former Vice-Chancellor of the

University of Ilorin, Prof. Oba Abdulraheem, at the golden jubilee celebration of IEDPU penultimate weekend

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ambali (left), presenting an award to the Tafida of Ilorin, Dr.

Amuda Aluko, during the golden jubilee celebration of IEDPU penultimate weekend

The Convener of the iSTEAMS Conference, Prof. Olumide Babatope Longe (right), presenting a souvenir to the Vice-

Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali during the iSTEAM delegation's visit to the University recently

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

1.

Bello, Johnson J.

Central Administration

3rd

January

2.

Abiodun, Olatunji A.

Behavioural Science

3rd

January

3.

Jimoh, Abiodun A.G.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

3rd

January

4.

Oloyede, Isaac A.

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

3rd

January

5.

Oyewopo, Sherifat B.

Directorate of Human Resources

3rd

January

6.

Adegoke, Musilihudeen S.

Directorate of Human Resources

4th

January

7.

Ova, Haruna A.

Security Division

4th

January

8.

Abdulraheem, Nimatallahi

M.

Jurisprudent. And International. Law

4th

January

9.

Mohammed, Aliyu

Works: Works/Maint enance. Office

4th

January

10.

Aboyeji, Elisha O.

Health Services

5th

January

11.

Iyiola, Oluyinka A.

Zoology

5th

January

12.

Shafi, Abdullahi A.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

5th

January

13.

Lasisi, Daramola A.

Works: Mechanical

6th

January

14.

Adebayo, Zubair R.

Bursary

6th

January

15.

Sule, Bolaji F.

Water Resources & Environment Engineering

7th

January

16.

Alimi, Adebayo E.

Educational Technology

7th

January

17.

Ambali, Suleiman F.

Dean, Veterinary Medicine

7th

January

18.

Ahmed, Rahmat B.

Dean's Office-Postgraduate School

7th

January

19.

Adeloye, Abiodun A.

Animal Production

8th

January

20.

Nwosu, Friday O.

Chemistry

8th

January

21.

Yusuf, Nike

Zoology

9th

January

22.

Abdullahi-Elewuetu, H.O.

Directorate of Academic Support Services

9th

January

23.

Awodoye, Abidemi

Network Operating Centre

9th

January

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Prof. Ambali explained further, “We ensure that tablets to our new students”.we give the best education deserved. In the last 15 years, The Vice-Chancellor also told the Minister, “We we have never closed our doors to our students. We have also make sure that our staff abide by the rules of the a dedicated crop of both academic and non-teaching staff game. We make sure that they know that the University that take their jobs seriously. We try to work towards our belongs to them and that has been demonstrated. For mission by ensuring that we create the enabling instance, the University ASUU has built hostel for our environment conducive for teaching and learning, and students and constructed shopping mall for members of we cherish very much that when you come to the the University Community”.University of Ilorin you will feel proud to belong to the Prof. Ambali said that the University of Ilorin academic environment. We also ensure that the also has high regards for international scholarship. He maintenance culture that is lacking in some universities said, “We have a number of MoUs with a number of is well adhered to”. international partners. We also have quite a number of

Pointing out that the University has zero international students. We also have a very good and tolerance to vices such as cultism, examination robust research outfit. We also won a total of 10 research malpractices, indecent dressing, corruption, and laziness grant awards out of 22. The University of Ilorin is the to work, among others, the Vice-Chancellor said, “We first to attain such height in terms of research grants have a well-cultured system on ground that whoever is awards and among several other achievements and that caught will face the disciplinary committee and if found has made the University of Ilorin truly the preferred guilty will be asked to go and that has also given us a choice”.unique picture of a university”. Also with the Minister during the meeting were

“We continue to sustain whatever we initiated”, the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Prof. Ambali disclosed, explaining that “in the last three Commission (NUC), Prof. Julius Okojie, and the years, we started a programme of empowering all our Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. students with PC tablets. This was well received by all Folasade Yemisi Esan, among other top ministry and even this year will not be a difference. In a couple of officials.weeks to come we will be distributing another set of PC

Embrace vocational skills, Ijaiya advises students

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the In his speech, the Director, Centre for Peace and University of Ilorin, Prof. Nike Sidikat Ijaiya, has Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr Mahfouz advised students of the institution to develop Adedimeji, advised students to learn the proper act of

positive attitude towards vocational skills and applying the three Hs (Head, Heart and Hand) in entrepreneurship, describing it as a potent tool towards Education and urged them to contribute positively achieving self-fulfilment and self-sufficiency. towards boosting the nation's economy and their personal

Prof. Ijaiya, who gave the advice recently while purse.speaking at the first "Omoluabi Vocational and Also in his comment, the Director of the Entrepreneurship Programme” organised by the National Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre, University of Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS), Unilorin Ilorin, Dr. Umar Gunu, represented on the occasion by Chapter, also admonished students of the University to Dr S.O Akanbi, implored students to make use of remain focused, dedicated and submissive to the whatever opportunity that comes their ways.directives of the school authority so as to become In his own remarks, the Patron of NAOSS, Prof. successful graduates that are worthy in learning and B. L. Adeleke, who declared the programme open, character. commended the Association for its brilliant performance

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor urged the students and charged them to continue to evolve programmes that to cultivate the habit of thinking outside the box and not will have positive impact on the lives of its members.waiting for the country to prepare, make and bake the Earlier in his address, the President of NAOSS, cake of national treasury for them, saying that they Unilorin Chapter, Comrade Olasupo Abideen Opeyemi, should use their God-given talents to hit the ground said that the programme was organised primarily to running and break the yoke of dependency. enlighten students on how to develop positive attitude

Prof. Ijaiya applauded the leadership of NAOSS, towards vocational and entrepreneurship skills to enable Unilorin Chapter for its initiative and foresight, being the them become job creators rather than job seekers after first Association to organise such programme for its their graduation.members on campus.

‘A crop of dedicated staff, our cutting edge’

By Oyetunde Opeyemi

January 4, 2016

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Among the other homes visited were those of a for any upcoming administration of the University to former Vice-Chancellor of the University, Emeritus surpass the landmark achievements of the Prof. Ambali-Prof. Adeoye Adeniyi; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor led administration. (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. Speaking at the residence of the Registrar, where Emmanuel Obafemi; a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor the team had a sumptuous meal, the Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Albert Olayemi; the appreciated Mr. Obafemi for taking it upon himself to host immediate past Registrar, Mrs. Olufolake Oyeyemi; the him and members of his entourage annually with immediate past Bursar, Mr. Ayo Sijuwola; the Dean, provision of more than enough food and drinks.Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof. Jackson In his response, the Registrar thanked the Olujide; the Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Prof. University authority for sustaining the initiative of the Isaac Adimula; the Chairman, of the Unilorin Oil Palm Christmas visitations. Mr. Obafemi, who only returned to Plantation Management Committee, Prof. Job Atteh; the the country on Christmas eve, said that he did everything Director of Unilorin Consultancy Services, Prof. humanly possible to ensure that the annual Christmas Day Olugbenga Mokuolu; the Director of Sports, Prof. A. feast for Muslim members of the University community Talabi; the Director of Sugar Research Institute, Prof. A. did not fail.Balogun; the Director, Centre for Supportive Services In his remarks at Prof. Omotoso's house, the Vice-for the Deaf, Prof. (Mrs) Durosaro; the Director of the Chancellor described the Christmas Day visitation as a Centre for Research Development and In-House demonstration of his administration's determination to Training (CREDIT), Prof. (Mrs.) Temidayo Oladiji and further cement the existing bond of love and affection the Director of Health Services, Dr.(Mrs.) Ajiboye. between the management and staff of the institution.

Speaking at the residence of the former Vice- Prof. Ambali explained that the idea of visiting the Chancellor, Emeritus Prof. Adeniyi, the Vice-Chancellor Christian staff on every Christmas Day was peculiar to said it had become imperative to pay the octogenarian a Unilorin, describing the initiative as “unique and part of visit considering his valuable contributions to the growth the things that distinguish the University from its peers”.and development of the University. Welcoming the guests, Prof. Omotoso, who was

Prof. Ambali attributed the success stories of the visibly elated, appreciated the visiting team and urged the University of Ilorin to the good legacy laid by its University authority to continue in the same spirit so as to founding fathers, adding that the story of the University give everyone a sense of belonging.would not be complete without making reference to the Among the officials in the Vice Chancellor's essential contributions of Emeritus Prof. Adeniyi. entourage were the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.)

In his remarks, Emeritus Prof. Adeniyi, who H.T. Ambali; the Dean of the Postgraduate School, Prof. along with his aged wife, ushered in the visiting team, Badmas O. Yusuf; the Director of Academic Planning, expressed appreciation to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sulaiman Kuranga; the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary and members of his entourage for considering him as one Medicine, Prof. S.F Ambali; the Dean, Faculty of of those to be visited in spite of the fact that he left office Engineering and Technology, Prof. Y. Jimoh; the Director some decades ago. of the School of Preliminary Studies, Prof. Onimisi

Emeritus Prof. Adeniyi described Prof. Ambali Abdullahi; the Director of Unilorin Archives and as a lucky man being the Vice-Chancellor during whose Documentation Centre (UADC), Prof. A. Olaoye; the

th Director of the Centre for Affiliated Institutions, Prof. A. tenure the University celebrated its 40 anniversary. Omotosho; the Director, Computer Services and He prayed God to continue to keep the flag of the Information Technology Directorate (COMSIT), Prof. University of Ilorin higher to enable it maintain and Musa Ahmed; and the Director of Works, Engr. Mobolaji sustain its unique and uncommon standard among Sanni. universities in Nigeria and beyond.

Also on the entourage were the former Vice-At the residence of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. S. (RTI), the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to Abdulkareem; the Director of the Technical and Prof. Olatunji for his contribution to the landmark Entrepreneurship Centre, Dr. Umar Gunu; the Director of achievements the University had recorded so far. He the Counselling and Human Development Centre, Dr ascribed the leading role of the University of Ilorin to the Abdulrasaq Oniye; the Head of the Department of Health collective efforts of the management, staff and students Promotion and Environmental Services, Dr Shehu of the institution. Adaramaja; the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Mr. A. Welcoming the team, Prof. Olatunji thanked the Tijani; and the Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Vice-Chancellor for his support and contributions to the Akogun.progress of the University.

Prof. Olatunji affirmed that it would be difficult

Ambali, other top officials celebrate with Xtian staff

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The Award will be presented to Prof. Ambali at the Prof. Longe, however, announced that the next iSTEAMS Cross Border Conference scheduled to iSTEAMS Conference would be back in the University hold at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, of Ilorin by September 2016 as requested by the Ghana on March 23 and March 24, 2016. management of University of Ilorin.

The Convener of the iSTEAMS Conference, Prof. Receiving the delegation, the Vice-Chancellor Olumide Babatope Longe, disclosed this penultimate noted that it has been in the tradition of the management Tuesday (December 22, 2015) when he led a delegation of the University to allow programmes that coincide with from iSTEAMS on a courtesy visit to the University of its philosophy to come to blossom.Ilorin Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Ambali commended the iSTEAMS journal,

Prof. Longe, who is the Head of the Department of saying that it would add a lot of academic materials to the Computer Science, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, University library.said that the organisation was excited about what they The Vice-Chancellor called on the governments, achieved in Unilorin, adding that the Conference tagged private organisations and philanthropists to encourage “iSTEAMS Research Nexus 2015”, served as a the young ones because “the industry today is driven by watershed for multi-disciplinary inter-tertiary them and the youths of today own tomorrow, which collaborative research”. means that we have to keep pace with the rest of the

The Convener pointed out that “as promised world”.during the Conference, the extended papers from that In his own remarks, the Chairman of the conference have been published in the journal titled Conference Local Organising Committee, Dr. R.G. “Advances in Multi-disciplinary and Scientific Research Jimoh, disclosed that the Unilorin 2015 iSTEAMS Journal” conference was adjudged as one of the best attended in

He disclosed that Research Nexus Africa the year.Networks, which is a consortium of researchers from Dr. Jimoh added that the gesture of the Vice-Africa and Africans in diaspora, has an award committee Chancellor in the successful hosting of the conference every year nominating people for awards. “So, for the can never be overemphasised.conference coming up in Ghana, the Vice-Chancellor has Among the top University officials that joined the been nominated for an award of excellence for his Vice-Chancellor to receive the iSTEAMS team were the contribution to multidisciplinary research, which is to be Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research Technology and conferred on him at the next iSTEAMS cross border innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Deputy Vice-conference scheduled to hold at the University of Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Sidikat Ijaiya; the

rd University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; and the Professional studies Accra, Ghana between the 23 and th representative of the Bursar, Mr. Munir Dere.24 March, 2016”.

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Members of the iSTEAM delegation with the Vice-Chancellor and Principal Officers of the University during their

visit to the University recently

Former Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Prof. Adeoye

Adeniyi, welcoming the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.

AbdulGaniyu Ambali, to his residence during the visit

L-R: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) H. T. Ambali; and the Vice-Chancellor at Prof.

Olatunji's house

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), exchanging

views with the former Provost of the College of Health

Sciences, Prof. A. B. O. Omotoso, during the visit to his

house

The Chairman of the Oil Palm Plantation

Management Committee, Prof. Job Atteh (left),

welcoming the Vice-Chancellor to his hiouse

The former Bursar and Director General of Unilorin Resource Development and Management Board (URDMB), Mr. Ayo Sijuwola (left), welcoming the Vice-Chancellor to

his house

The Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences,

Prof. Jackson Olujide (left), welcoming the Vice-

Chancellor to his house

L-R: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali; the

Director of the Sugar Research Institute, Prof.

Balogun; and Mrs. Balogun during the visit to

Prof. Balogun's house



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VC’s Xmas Day visit to top varsity officials

The Director, Centre for Supportive Services for

the Deaf, Prof. (Mrs.) Durosaro (left), welcoming the

Vice-Chancellor to her house

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The Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Prof. Isaac

Adimula (left), welcoming the Vice-Chancellor to his

house

The Director of the Centre for Research Development

and In-House Training (CREDIT), Prof. Temidayo Oladiji

(left), welcoming the Vice-CVhancellor to her house

The Director of Unilorin Consultancy Services, Prof.

Olugbenga Mokuolu (left), ushering the Vice-Chancellor into

his house during the visit

L-R: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali; his

wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Ambali; and the former Deputy

Vice-Chancellor (MS), Prof. Albert Olayemi,

during the visit to Prof. Olayemi's house

L-R: The Director of Health Services, Dr. (Mrs.)

Ajiboye; the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.)

H. T. Ambali; and the Vice-Chancellor during the

visit to Dr. (Mrs.) Ajiboye's house

The former Registrar, Mrs. Olufunke Oyeyemi

(left), exchanging views with the Vice-Chancellor

during the visit to her house

R-L: The Director of Sports, Prof. Talabi; the

Vice-Chancellor, Mrs. Talabi, and the wife of the

Vice-Chancellor, Dr. H. T. Ambali, at Prof. Talabi's

house during the visit

The Registrar and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel

Obafemi, welcoming the Vice-Chancellor to their house



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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST.TH ST

SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 24 DECEMBER TO 31 DECEMBER, 2015

(Contd. on paage 9)

Azzima Company Ltd Supply of 25 Numbers of Combined 6 Seater with Metal top for Students in Faculties

1,496,250.00

Azzima Company Ltd Cleaning & Tidying up activities for Convocation 409,500.00

Haru Gee Enterprises Repainting of Former Social Science

Education Block

64,871.10

Solamid Nig Ltd Construction of Medical Assessment Centre Cert 04 7,587,615.82

Kleeinin Konsult Ltd

Repainting of Faculty of Education Block B Cert 03

56,046.34

Ajay Engineers

Consultancy Fees

1,570,632.11

Ajay Engineers

Consultancy Fees

1,569,639.15

Archobs Associates

Consultancy Fees

580,782.76

Solamid Nig Ltd

Construction of Library for College of Health

Sciences

16,981,345.04

Rhema Doormat West Africa Ltd

Supply of Furniture Items

5,425,350.00

Djanti Nig Ltd Construction of Hostel Type B Cert 07

28,194,529.24

Numasa Int’l Ltd

Construction of Block of Offices for Faculty of

Pharmaceutical Sciences

12,315,131.81

Djanti Nig Ltd

Retention fees on Construction of 600

Capacity Lecture Theatre Cert 07

2,279,105.11

Mercantile Int’l Wheel Ltd Supply of Lab Equipment for Dept of Pharm.

Microbiology Cert 02

29,373,300.00

Spectrum Engineering Ltd Furnishing of Lecture Theatre A Faculty of

Science Cert 02

23,575,881.40

Waren Bau Ltd

Construction of Lecture Theatre B for Faculty of

Communication Sciences

63,199,485.79

Yasrahm Global Trading Ltd

Construction of Lecture Theatre

Phase A for Faculty of Sciences

65,227,643.84

Seeminal Engineering Ltd

Procurement& Installation of Teaching

& Research Equipment

16,675,112.77

Florish Engineering Ltd Construction of Lecture Theatre B for

Faculty of Communication Sciences

24,356,013.99

Architik Consultants

Consultancy Fees

16,102,522.83

Waren Bau Ltd/Assimarz

Procurement&

Installation of Teaching

& Research Equipment Cert 02

24,769,125.00

Mount Olive Nig Ltd

Staff Welfare Package for 2015 & End of

Year Grant for External Stakeholders

43,315,000.00

OTHER PAYMENTS:

Various

DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C

29122,433.05

Purchase Advances Various

14,566,689.29

Unilorin Marathon Payment to the Local Organizing Committee

as Loan for Event

500,000.00

AVCNU/Eleservier Partnership Settlement of indebtedness to AVCNU

10,221,772.40

Nigeria Legion Ex-Servicemen Payment of December, 2015 Salary

3,450,000.00

Unilorin Petrol Mgt Board Supply of 5000 Litres

575,000.00

Unilorin Petrol Mgt Board Supply of 5000 Litres

625,000.00

Unilorin Guest House

Catering Services

159,250.00

Unilorin Press Supply of 40th

Anniversary Book Lunch by Unilorin

6,421,646.00

Works Dept External Electricity Direct Labour

3,018,156.00

Works Dept Supply of Household Material to Block 5 Flat 41

at Herbal Researcher GRA Quarters

650,000.00

Works Dept DSTV Subscription and Plumbing Repairs

48,600.00

Unilorin Micro Finance Bank Fac./Dept Claims of Mob Fund

61,050,178.00

TSA Charges

133,717.50

TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

? 666,357,019.92

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New Appointments

Name

Department

Appointment

Effective Date Prof. O.A. Omotesho

Agricultural Economics

Director, Academic Planning Unit

4th

January, 2016

Mr. Bello Nurudeen Akinsola

Estate Management Coordinator 29th December,

2015

UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST.

SignedA.S. YUSUF, FCABursar

(Contd. from paage 9)

Unilorin Bulletin January 4, 2016NOTICE



University SchoolTeaching and Non-Teaching Staff Vacancies

1. TEACHING STAFF equivalent with at least 5 credits including English

i) Head Teacher Language or Ordinary National Diploma (OND)

Candidate must possess SSCE/GCE O'level or its 3. CASUAL STAFF

equivalent with at least 5 credits including English i) Aunties/Care givers

L a n g u a g e a n d M a t h e m a t i c s p l u s Candidates must possess at least First School Leaving

B.Ed/B.Sc.(Ed.)/B.A.(Ed.) from recognized Certificatesii) Gardenersinstitutions and evidence of NYSC Certification

Candidates must possess First School Leaving including at least 19 years working experience as a Certificates or Adult Education Certificates.Teacher. Candidate must have evidence of

iii) Driversregistration with Teacher's Registration Council. Candidates must possess at least First School Leaving Experience as a Head Teacher would be an added Certificate or Adult Education Certificate plus Trade Test advantage.Grade I, II, III Certificate.ii) Assistant Head Teacher

iv) Bus ConductorsCandidate must possess SSCE/GCE O'level or its

Candidates must possess at least First School Leaving equivalent with at least 5 credits including English

Certificates or Adult Education Certificate.L a n g u a g e a n d M a t h e m a t i c s p l u s

SALARIESB.Ed/B.Sc.(Ed.)/B.A.(Ed.) from recognized CONSOLIDATED SALARY

Head Teacher - N780,000 per institutions and evidence of NYSC Certification annum

including at least 16 years working experience as a Assistant Head Teacher - N636,000 per annumTeacher. Candidate must have evidence of

NCE Teacher - N360,000 per registration with Teacher's Registration Council. annum

Graduate Teacher - N600,000 per annumiii) Pre-Reception, Reception and Lower Basic 1 to 3School Bursar - N360,000to Senior Teacher Grade IV: Candidates must possess

N480,000 per annumSSCE/GCE O'level or its equivalent with at least 5 Clerk - N300,000

to N360,000 credits including English Language and Mathematics per annum

plus Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in the CASUAL WORKERS' SALARYAunties/Care giver - N216,000 relevant areas from recognized institutions.

per annumiv) Middle Basic 4 to 6 Gardener - N216,000

per annumSenior Teacher Grade III: Candidates must possess Driver - N216,000 SSCE/GCE O'level or its equivalent with at least 5 per annum

credits including English Language and Mathematics Conductor - N216,000 per annumplus B.Ed/B.Sc.(Ed.)/B.A.(Ed.) in relevant areas from

METHOD OF APPLICATIONrecognized institutions with evidence of NYSC All applicants are to submit thirty-five (35) copies of their

application to the University School Management Board giving the Certification. Candidate must have evidence of following information in the order listed below:

registration with Teacher's Registration Council.

v) Upper Basic 7 to 9 i. Full Name:Senior Teacher Grade III: Candidates must possess ii. Post Desired:SSCE/GCE O'level or its equivalent with at least 5 iii. Date of Birth:credits including English Language and Mathematics iv. Place of Birth and State of Origin:plus B.Ed/B.Sc.(Ed.)/B.A.(Ed.) in relevant areas from v. Sex:recognized institutionswith evidence of NYSC vi. Nationality:Certification.Candidate must have evidence of vii. Permanent Home Address:registration with Teacher's Registration Council. viii. Current Postal Address:

2. NON TEACHING STAFF ix. Cell Phone Number:i) School Bursar x. E-mail Address:

Candidate must possess SSCE/GCE O'level or its xi. Marital Status:equivalent with at least 5 credits including English xii. Number of Children with Names and Ages:Language and Mathematics plus ND/HND/B.Sc. xiii. Institutions Attended (with dates):Accounting or Finance from recognized institutions xiv. Academic Qualification (with dates):

ii) Clerk

Candidate must possess SSCE/GCE O'level or its

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the University School.

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xv. Professional Qualification (with dates): xxiii. Names and Address of three Referees (two of whom xvi. Scholarship and Prizes at University, Secondary must be professionals or authorities in relevant

or Technical Level only – starting with fields).It is the duty of the candidate to inform the the latest: referees to complete the form sent to the E-mail

xvii. Training Programmes Attended (period of training and address provided by them.college, describe courses taken starting with the Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.latest):

CLOSING DATExviii. Details of Administrative Experiences:xix. Teaching Experience: Applications are to be submitted to the Management Board,

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So let's go over to the camp of the Arameans and Meanwhile, the King had put the aide that doubted surrender. If they spare us, we live; if they kill us, then we Elijah when he made the prediction in charge of the gate. In die.” the stampede to rush out for the goodies, the people trampled

At dusk they got up and went to the camp of the the aide in the gateway, and he died, just as the man of God Arameans. When they reached the edge of the camp, no one had foretold.was there, for the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the Oh. I have no more space! But let me quickly direct sound of chariots and horses and a great army, so that they you to the resolutions you can make from this story. First, thought that the King of Israel had hired the Hittite and make a resolution that you will not procrastinate any longer

. this year. You will take necessary steps at the right time to Egyptian kings to attack them So, they got up and fled in the bring the prosperity you aspire this year. The lepers did not, dusk and abandoned their tents and their horses and donkeys. and they brought fortunes to themselves and the people They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives. around them. Second, resolve to be optimistic about your life. The four men with leprosy entered each of the tents in Have the belief that God is able to do super abundantly above the camp, and they took much food and money as they could. all we can ask or even think. When we fail to believe the But they were not selfish. They did not keep the good news to promises of God, we fail to experience the blessings of God themselves. They went quickly to inform the gatekeepers whether for salvation or elevation we desire. Third, resolve to what they had seen, and the gatekeepers shouted the news, be selfless and be kind to people around you. Like our Vice-and it was reported within the palace. The King confirmed the Chancellor has been doing, do your best to put smiles in the news. Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the face of people around you. Once again, Happy New Year!Arameans. So a seah of the finest flour sold for a shekel, and

two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, as the LORD had said.

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he Podium is dedicating this first column in the Community a tip of the New Year resolutions they can Year 2016 to wish every member of the University make, let me retell the story of four lepers narrated in the of Ilorin Community a happy and prosperous year. Bible- Kings 6: 24 to the end, and Kings 7: 1 to the end.

The beginning of every Gregorian calendar, otherwise The story is usually entitled “If we stay here, we will die; known as Western calendar, which is, of course, if we move, we will die”.internationally the most widely- adopted civil calendar At a point in time, Ben-Hadad, King of Aram, since it was introduced in 1582, is associated with many mobilised his entire army and marched up and laid siege superstitions, myths, customs and traditions. It is the time to Samaria- the reason for which Elijah said was because to look forward wishing for a better year and greater of the high level of iniquities and disobedience of God's prosperity. Besides, January, which marks the beginning regulations by the people in the city. Thinking that the of a new year, represents the fresh start of a new year after enemies were better equipped and reinforced coupled a period of remembrance of the passing year with a with the assurance that the wall around the city could gratitude to God, Thus, this is the time for each and every sufficiently protect the people against enemies' invasion, one of us to give glory to God for preserving our lives the King of Samaria, Jeremiah, ordered that everybody throughout the last 365 days and for extending our lives to should stay within the city. But the siege lasted longer begin another count of 365 days of another year. It is His than they expected, and the city soon began to suffer will, not ours. We enjoy this rare privilege as a result of famine. There was a great famine in the city, so terrible His willful and infinite mercies. Alhamdullilahi. We give that a donkey's head, which ordinarily the people would God the glory. We adore Him. We appreciate Him. not eat, was being sold for 80 shekels of silver, and a

Because the beginning of the New Year is quarter of a cab of seed pods for five shekels. A shekel associated with a myriad of superstitions and myths, we then would be equivalent to N20,000 now. The famine got all usually like to begin it with a deep sense of purgation, so terrible at a point that the people in the city turned into purification and rejuvenation. This explains why, in some cannibals, arranging and exchanging their children for cultures, people begin the New Year by plunging slaughter to provide the only option for food. Angered themselves in water at the beach for purgation and and depressed, the King of the city thought the disaster purification. This also explains the sober and fervent befalling the city was from God and he should not spare prayer sessions many of us in this clime plunged the life of the man of God-Elijah. But at the point of ourselves into on the New Year Eve. Indeed, New Year attempting to kill Elijah, Elijah, in comforting the King, signifies a renewal of life. Hence, at the beginning of the announced the prompting revelation he got from God that New Year, we all wear the spirit of celebration for the “by this time of tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will regeneration, while we desire to discard the old and worn sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the out ways of life. We all aspire for a better life entwined gate of Samaria”. One of the aides of the King beside him with good luck, prosperity and favours. In some Western was very pessimistic and mocked the revelation by saying cultures, there is a superstition that a visit by a man with to Elijah that “even if God opened the floodgate of dark hair and eating anything in the shape of a ring like Heaven, what you said could not happen- to sell two seah donuts and cabbage on the first day, which is seen as of barley for a shekel? Elijah responded by swearing that symptomatic of the remaining days of the year, herald a the aide would see it with his own eyes but he would not year with good luck and prosperity. eat any of it.

In order to have a clean slate on which to start the All this while, there were four men with leprosy at New Year, people in times past in the Western cultures the entrance of the city gate. Their own travails were so used to make sure they had all their borrowings cleared by enormous that at a point they thought of the need to take a the first day of a New Year. Those were the days before step. They knew they had a 50-50 chance of surviving if such complexities as credit buying. And this is the they could summon courage to go to the camps of the origination of the New Year resolutions. Therefore, New enemy to solicit succour. They said to one another, “Why

Year resolution is a resolve or aspiration to begin a year stay here until we die? If we say, 'We'll go into the with a sense of newness in all its ramifications. It is a way city'—the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay of resolving to turn a new leaf in the New Year. here, we will die.

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