Unilorin Bulletin 5th October 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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former Nigerian Ambassador to Angola, Mr. Layiwola Laseinde, has attributed the recurring conflicts in Africa to the continent's ill-defined

national borders.Ambassador Laseinde, who made the observation

last Monday (September 28, 2015) while delivering the Keynote Address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the University of Ilorin Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), noted that “border issues are an undercurrent affecting on-going regional crises in the Great Lakes and the Horn of Africa”.

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he Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin Central Mosque, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Oladosu, has enjoined all researchers, scientists, and scholars to use their

knowledge for the development of human kind.Prof. Oladosu, who made the appeal penultimate

Tuesday (September 22, 2015) while featuring on “Oro to n lo”, a popular Yoruba current affairs programme on Unilorin 89.3 FM, pointed out that the essence of any knowledge acquired is for the people to benefit from it.

The Islamic scholar also called on Muslims to seek quality education no matter the cost, adding that Islam values qualitative education that will translate to meaningful development. He also appealed to Muslims to intensify their efforts in seeking knowledge and wisdom in order to facilitate their way to paradise.

Laseinde blames African conflicts on ill-defined borders

By Olusegun Mokuolu

By Idris Alooma and Tajudeen Babamale

Oladosu tasks scholars on beneficial researches

Ambassador Laseinde delivering his lecture at the Conference last Monday

Prof. Oladosu

Workshop on teaching of languages held at Unilorin p.4Political leaders urged to emulate Nigeria's founding fathers p.5ACTU holds workshop Oct 13 p.5PTA donates bus to University School p.6ANA, varsities to seek ways of improving reading culture p.6Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8The Podium: The conundrum of our bus station revisited p.12

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Unilorin BulletinOctober 5, 2015

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali

(left), welcoming the National President of the Nigerian

Historical Society, Prof. C. B. N. Ogbogbo, to his office

during Prof. Ogbogbo's visit to the University recently

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, inspecting the new

bus donated to the University School by the school's PTA

recently

The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the

University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun (right),

presenting copies of the weekly Unilorin Bulletin to the

Chancellor of the University and Emir of Katsina, HRH

Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, during a visit to the

Emir's Palace in Katsina recently

Some guests and senior officials of the University after the

4th Biennial Conference organised by the Centre for Peace and

Strategic Studies (CPSS) last Monday

The immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede (middle0,

displaying his award, flanked by the Guest Speaker, Ambassador Laseinde (left), and the Director of CPSS, Dr. M. A. Adedimeji, after the 4th CPSS

Conference

The keynote speaker,

presenting the “ Icon of Peace Award” of the CPSS to the

representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Suleiman Ambali

(right), at the 4th biennial International Conference of the

CPSS last Monday

Ambassador Layiwola Laseinde




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education and the inculcation of democratic principles While speaking on the conference theme, and values”.

“Rethinking Strategies for National and Regional In his address, the Conference Chief Host and Security, Peace and Development in Africa”, the Guest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Speaker listed poor level of governance, corruption, AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), noted that there cannot be illiteracy, uncontrolled population expansion, weak peace without development, saying that the University of institutions, and the introduction of democracy without Ilorin is at the forefront of promoting peace in the the relevant structures on the ground as the root causes of continent. insecurity in Africa. Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the Dean

Ambassador Laseinde, however, said that in of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. S. F. Ambali, Nigeria and the West African sub-region, the security submitted that the University of Ilorin is the most challenges of boundary disputes have abated over the peaceful university in the country and called on other past two decades and they do not pose serious security educational institutions in the country to emulate the challenges. University.

On the problem of terrorism, the former envoy The Vice-Chancellor stated that “eradicating said, “The government must look at the vulnerable corruption and economic prosperity are keys to peace”, segment of the population (youths and unemployed) and while commending the CPSS for sensitising the take measures to reduce the attractiveness of terrorist community on peace.organisations to such vulnerable groups”. Earlier in his welcome address, the Director

Ambassador Laseinde pointed out that it is CPSS, Dr. Mahfouz A. Adedimeji, opined that Africans equally important for the government to sensitise the could solve their problems if they act purposefully, citing population on the need to adopt family values, adding the example of the peaceful resolution of what could that documentation of strangers and licensing of have been a major crisis in Burkina Faso.preachers would prevent the condition which allows Dr. Adedimeji added that “the peaceful elections people without adequate knowledge to persuade the in Nigeria this year and the successful resolution of the people towards anti-social behaviour. problem in Burkina Faso with the speed of light, among

He said, “It is the duty of every responsible other successes, have shown that we Africans can solve government to ensure the safety of its people, and it is our problems if we think and act purposefully.”only the security agencies that have been charged to do According to the CPSS Director, the Conference this job. Consequently, there is the need for the use of provides an opportunity to reflect further on proportional force to ensure that there is order, the rule of consolidating the gains of the recent time and deepening law, and respect for citizen's privacy and fundamental the promotion of peace, security and development in human rights”. Africa.

The Guest Speaker suggested that African A high point of the conference was the countries in the Central and West African regions need to presentation of Icons and Pillars of Peace Awards to come together to identify the sources and the routes some distinguished peacemakers in the academic through which small arms and light weapons are community. The recipients include the Vice-Chancellor, smuggled, so as to adopt counter-measures to curtail their who was presented with the Icon of Peace Award; the proliferation. immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede,

Ambassador Laseinde stressed that the problems Icon of Peace Award; Prof. Isaac O. Albert, Icon of Peace of governance, corruption, illiteracy and poor Award; the pioneer Director of the Centre, Director of infrastructural facilities have to be addressed largely by CPSS, Prof. (Mrs.) Olasehinde Williams, Pillar of Peace each country individually. Award; the immediate past Director of the Centre, Dr.

He advised that “the same attention now being Joseph Fayeye, Pillar of Peace Award; and Prof. Olufemi given to insurgency and economic development as well Olaoba of the University of Ibadan, Pillar of Peace as literacy challenges should also be given to political Award.

Name Department Appointment Effective Date

Prof. S.O. Salami

Veterinary Anatomy Head of Department 1st August, 2015

Dr. K.I. Adam Business Law Ag. Head 1st August, 2015

Dr. I.S. Ismael Islamic Law Ag. Head 1st August, 2015

Renewal of Appointments

How to curb insurgency – Laseinde

October 5, 2015

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Prof. Oladosu pointed out that acquiring the right needy and the less privileged.knowledge at the right time could help man to While commenting on the significance of Eid-el differentiate between right and wrong and guide such an Kabir, the renowned religious scholar urged leaders to individual in decision making. imbibe the culture of Prophet Ibrahim in order to move

The University don also explained that science the nation forward.and technology started in the Holy Quran hence the Prof. Oladosu observed that one of the totality of humanity on earth and hereafter is discussed in significance of the Eid-el Kabir period is for the leaders the Holy Quran. and Muslims generally to reflect on the Life of Prophet

The Professor of Arabic Education however Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad who Muslims hold in enjoined all researchers, scientists, and scholars to use high esteemtheir knowledge for the development of human kind, He noted that the day is not just to kill and eat ram adding that the essence of any knowledge acquired is for as most people think, but an occasion for Muslims to the people to benefit and gain from it. show gratitude to God, remember Him, do good to

He also urged leaders and wealthy people in the everybody regardless of religion, and for Muslims to be society to have sympathy and empathy in assisting the optimistic and not pessimistic when praying to God.

n its sustained effort to find a lasting solution to the their understanding of grammar”.challenges facing Language teachers in the process The don said, “Today we are talking about three of teaching Grammar in Nigerian primary and approaches to the understanding of grammar. There is a I

secondary schools, the National Association of definition of grammar that talks about grammar as rules Language Educators (NALE), Kwara State Chapter, has that govern the totality of language, the phonological held a workshop at the University of Ilorin. system of the language, the morphological system of the

In a pre-event chat with Unilorin Bulletin, the language, the syntactic system of the language, the lexical President of the Association, Prof. Bayo Lawal, and the graphology. So, in this workshop we are not going described the programme as timely as it was aimed at to go to that extent. We are going to stop at the moderate solving the myriads of problems facing the teaching of level which is the conception of grammar as morphology indigenous languages in Nigeria. and syntax”.

Prof. Lawal, who is a former Deputy Vice- Prof. Oladosu, who is also the Chief Imam of the Chancellor (Academic), University of Ilorin, expressed University of Ilorin, however, explained that the his dismay at those who tag Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and participants at the workshop were strictly private school other local languages as vernacular. language teachers and that the future programmes will

Prof. Lawal observed that vernacular is the include public school teachers.language of the people who live in uncivilized areas, Also in a chat with Unilorin Bulletin at the adding that indigenous languages in Nigeria should be workshop, a lecturer at the Department of Linguistics and seen and addressed as very important. Nigerian Language, University of Ilorin, Dr. Michael

The former Deputy Vice-Chancellor observed Oyebola, advocated the adjustment of the curriculum to that most decorated scholars of English Literature in give more room for practical approach to teaching of Nigeria such as Prof. Wole Soyinka and Prof. Chinua languages.Achebe were well groomed in culture and indigenous According to Dr. Oyebola, “This is because the languages which enable them to stand out among others. curriculum we are using now is only suitable for simply Prof. Lawal also said that learning is very paramount for teaching the language. But to create an opportunity for every nation, adding that the best way to impact students to actually get into a communicative use of that knowledge is through indigenous languages. language, it requires curriculum adjustment”.

Also speaking with Unilorin Bulletin, the Arabic He also observed that there should be more room facilitator at the event, Professor AbdulGaniyu Oladosu, for practical work in language. “The impression has been said that the programme focused on exposing teachers of created that it's only in science that you need practice. But languages to various approaches to the teaching of from the discussion here so far, we have seen that practical grammar. communicative approach to language should be adopted

Prof. Oladosu said that participants were in Nigerian schools in the teaching of languages so that it expected to have understood the different concepts of will be taught interactively.”grammar by the time they get back to their schools. Participants at the programme cut across teachers

According to him, “The essence of the workshop of different languages in Nigerian schools, including is to expose teachers to the teaching of grammar so that Hausa, Yoruba, English, French, and Igbo, among others.when they get back to school they would have broadened

By Tajudeen Babamale

Workshop on teaching of languages held at Unilorin

Qur’an, the basic of science and tech – Oladosu




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The Head of the Socio-Political Unit of the not make wealth accumulation their priority.National Institute for Legislative Studies He explained that if Nigeria is going to move (NILS), Abuja, Dr. Abdulfattah Aremu, has forward, the leaders must give job creation priority

charged political leaders to emulate the virtues of the attention and provide basic amenities for the country's founding fathers by shunning the idea of improvement of the citizens' standard of living. He also wealth accumulation and embracing selfless service in advised the country's leaders to shun corruption and order to move the nation forward. provide quality and functional education for the people.

Dr. Aremu made the plea last Thursday (October The Political Science lecturer further stressed the 1, 2015) while fielding questions as a special guest on a need to promote technical education while the dichotomy

th between university degrees and Polytechnic's Higher Unilorin 89.3 FM programme to mark the nation's 55 National Diploma (HND) should be abrogated.Independence anniversary of Nigeria.

Dr. Aremu advised President Muhammadu The don, who is a former Ag. Head of the Buhari to make job creation, youth's empowerment and Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, security his priority in order to move the nation forward. pointed out that nationalists like the late Chief Obafemi

He said that there should be true separation of Awolowo, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, powers among the three arms of government, pointing out Sir Ahmadu Bello, Chief Anthony Enahoro, among that everybody should be alive to their responsibilities.others, who fought for the country's independence did

The Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring O. Ogunlela, disclosed that the Workshop, which holds at Unit (ACTU) of the University of Ilorin will hold a the University Auditorium, will start at 10.00a.m.

Workshop on Integrity and Transparency on Tuesday, Members of the University Community are October 13, 2015. cordially invited.

A statement signed by ACTU Chairman, Prof. A.

Political leaders urged to emulate Nigeria's founding fathersBy Tajudeen Babamale

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he Parent Teachers Association (PTA) of the School.University School has donated a 24-seater bus to While presenting the vehicle to the Vice-the school to ease the movement of pupils to and Chancellor, the Chairman of the Unilorin PTA, Dr. T

from the school. Abdulrasaq Oniye, pointed out that the main purpose for Commissioning the vehicle, the Vice-Chancellor procuring the vehicle is to reduce the difficulties being

of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali encountered by the pupils and even their parents in the (OON), described the PTA as the best set of parents he process of moving them to and from the school.had ever met. Meanwhile, the Head Teacher of the University

Prof. Ambali expressed the belief that for an School, Mrs. Mulikat Oyinloye, has expressed Association such as the PTA to think of procuring a appreciation to the PTA, describing the gesture as the conveyance vehicle for the University School shows first of its kind in the history of PTA of the University their level of commitment to the success of the school, school.adding that it also explains how much they love their “The PTA has done something wonderful and we children. really appreciate it”, Mrs. Oyinloye said, adding that

The Vice-Chancellor, however, expressed the “this is the first time that the PTA will donate this type of hope that the Association would be able to take more vehicle. Past PTA executives have done really well but responsibility towards the success of the University this one is special.”



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he Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has Association when their rights are infringed upon through called for a collaboration with the University of plagiarism, piracy and other infringements of intellectual Ilorin and other institutions of higher learning in property.T

the country to synergise efforts towards improving the The ANA leader seized the opportunity of the reading culture. visit to invite undergraduates in the University of Ilorin

The National Vice President of the Association, and other higher educational institutions in Kwara State, Mr. Denja Abdullahi, who made the call penultimate who have creative writing skills to send in their 600-word Wednesday, (September 23) 2015 when he visited the writing sample as entries for the ANA /Yusuf Ali Annual Directorate of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Literary Workshop, which takes place at the University of said that such a collaboration would also be of great Lagos between October 3 and October 5, 2015.assistance in the efforts towards preserving the Nigerian According to the 1991 alumnus of the University cultural heritage through speaking, reading and writing of Ilorin who is also a Director at the National Council for in the indigenous languages. Arts and Culture, Abuja, the entry could be sent to

Mr. Abdullahi noted that the secret of the d e n j a . a b d u l l a h i @ y a h o o . c o m o r successes of the most renowned Nigerian writers lies in [email protected], noting that the workshop is a their strength in their native languages, noting that when forum for prospective authors to be nurtured towards a language dies, a lot of native knowledge and wisdom making a career out of their writing talents. dies along with it. The cultural administrator also disclosed that the

The cultural activist noted that ANA has annual Association is especially interested in entries from the literary prizes for indigenous languages but entries are University of Ilorin and its neighbouring higher usually poor except for the Hausa category. He then institutions given that the workshop is sponsored by a called on scholars of indigenous languages in the mutual friend of the University of Ilorin and the University to keep abreast of ANA literary prizes, which Association of Nigerian Authors, Mallam Yusuf Ali he said are usually advertised. (SAN).

He called on authors to seek the assistance of the

PTA donates bus to University SchoolBy Tajudeen Babamale

By Mubarak Oladosu

S/No Name Faculty/ Department

Title Date & Time Venue

1. YUSUF, Kamorudeen Olaniyi

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

“Effects of Electromagnetic Treatment of Irrigation Water on Water Use and Yield of Tomato”

Friday, 9th

October, 2015 at 10.00a.m.

Agricultural and Bisosystems Engineering Departmental Room

Open Ph.D Thesis Defence

ANA, varsities to seek ways of improving reading culture



Unilorin Bulletin October 5, 2015NOTICE

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ADMISSION INTO ILORIN BUSINESS SCHOOL 2015/2016 SESSION

AAdmission Requirement:

Admission Requirement:






pplications are invited from qualified candidates GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English, for admission into the underlisted professional Mathematics and Economics. diploma programmes in the Ilorin Business School,

which shall run on part –time (evening class) mode)The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) academic sessions. i. Diploma in Accounting and Data Processing

Candidate should have five (5) (DADP) c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n ii. Diploma in Administrative ManagementGCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English and (DAM) at least a pass in Mathematics. Holders of Professional

iii. Diploma in Money and Banking (DM &B) Certificates in Social Work can apply iv. Diploma in Social Administration (DSA) v. Diploma in Crime Control (DCC) vi. Diploma in Arts and Craft (DA&C) The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2)

academic sessions. vii. Diploma in Computer Sciences (DCS) Candidate should have five (5) viii. Diploma in Fitness Instruction and Exercise

c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n Therapy (DFI&ET) GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English and

ix. Diploma in Sports Administration and Coachat least a pass in Mathematics. Holders of Professional

(DSA&C) Certificates in Social Work can apply x. Diploma in Instructional Radio and Television in Education (DIR&TE)

The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) xi. Diploma in Photography (DP) academic sessions. xii. Diploma in Financial Studies (DFS)

Candidate should have five (5) xiii. Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n xiv. Diploma in Marketing and Logistic (DM&L) GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English and

xv. Diploma in Statistics (DS) at least a pass in Mathematics and any other two sciences, xvi. Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies social sciences and vocational subjects.

(DAIS) The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) academic sessions.

The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) Candidate should have five (5) academic sessions. c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n

Candidate should have five (5) GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) which must include c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n English, Mathematics, Physics and any of the following: GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English, Chemistry, Statistics, Geography, Biology/Agricultural Mathematics and any two of Accounting, Economics, Sciences and Economics Geography, Business Methods, Statistics, Government or any numerate science subject. Holders of Accounting Technician Certification (ATC) of The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) ICAN may also apply. academic sessions for fresh candidates and one year for

holders of certificate in Fitness and Exercise Therapy and degree holders in related fields from recognized institution.

The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) Candidate should have five (5) academic sessions. c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n

Candidate should have five (5) GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L). The Subject must c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n include English, and three others from Physical Education, GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English and Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Health Sciences, at least a pass in Mathematics. Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Government, Accounting,

Economics, Commerce and any other Sciences/Social The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) Sciences Subjects. academic sessions. Certificate in fitness instruction and Exercise Therapy from Admission Requirement: Candidate should have five (5) University of Ilorin or from an accredited institution is c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n acceptable.

DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION (DSA)

DIPLOMA IN CRIME CONTROL (DCC)

DIPLOMA IN ARTS AND CRAFT (DA&C)

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCES (DCS)DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND DATA

PROCESSING (DADP)

DIPLOMA IN FITNESS INSTRUCTION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (DFI&ET)

DIPLOMA IN ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT (DAM)

DIPLOMA IN MONEY AND BANKING (DM&B)

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Unilorin BulletinMM ATTERS

ONEYOctober 5, 2015

THSUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 24 SEPTEMBER TO 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2015

Open Ph.D Thesis

SignedA.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

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RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Academic Transcript 99,000.00

Scroll 3,250.00

Order of Proceeding

6,000.00

Academic Gown

6,000.00

T-Shirt

1,500.00

Student I.D. Card

1,000.00

Fitness Centre

2,000.00

Clinic Registration

4,000.00

Sundry Income

2,500.00

Staff I.D. Card

2,000.00

Postgraduate School Fees

80,200.00

GIFMIS Staff Salary For September 2015

588,079,903.41

Overpayment

2,000.00

Unilorin Property Management Board (UPMB)

272,000.00

Total Receipts for the period

N 588,561,353.41

PAYMENT S:

PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS:

Manna

Construction Nig Ltd Construction of 300 Seater

Lecture Hall

Cert 04

4,479,786.05

Solo-Ade Int’l Nig Ltd Construction of 300 Seater Lecture Hall

Cert 04

5,326,970.36

Sumram

Concepts Nig Ltd Construction of M/Table surgery building at

Vet. Teaching Hospital Cert 01

2,508,133.19

Dashar Consults Limited

Construction of Laboratory for Fac of

Pharmaceutical Sciences

20,930,621.20

Fulfilled Destiny Nig Ltd

Construction of 300 Seater Lecture Hall

Cert 04

5,349,525.86

Bal Engineering Ltd Consultancy Fees Road Construction to

Researcher Accommodation

738,220.41

Bal Engineering Ltd Consultancy Fees: Water Pipeline

1,201,058.78

Essence Construction Limited Rehabilitation of Lecture Theatre II Cert 02

5,091,531.21

Cotad Nig Ltd Supply of Cumming Generator set for Vet

Teaching Hospital at Sabo-Oke

9,731,245.23

S.S Ladsom Nig Ltd Construction of Lab and Class Room (LOT 17A)

Cert 09

3,362,058.43

Esgab Ventures Ltd Construction of 300 Seater Lecture Hall Cert03

3,132,312.49

PolyCraft Construction Ltd External Electrical to propose Vet. Teaching

Hospital Sabo-Oke

3,526,267.50

Compleng Nig Ltd

Construction of Lab. For Fac of Agriculture

Cert 04

9,842,217.69

Alhaji Jimoh Folorunsho Nig Ltd Construction of Vet. Teaching

Hospital Cert 02

14,864,363.37

Djanti

Nig Ltd Construction of Student Hostel Type B Cert 03

20,291,356.57

O.M. Fasman

Nig Ltd Construction of Water Storage Facility COHS

Cert 03

7,061,051.75

OTHER PAYMENTS:

Various

DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C

3,518,075.00

Unilorin Staff Salary September 2015

588,079,903.41

TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

N709,034,698.50

New AppointmentsName Department Appointment Effective Date

Prof. S. Nuru Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Head of Department 1st August, 2015

Prof. J.P. Fabiyi Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology

Head of Department 1st August, 2015

Prof. E.O. Oyedipe

Veterinary Theriogenelogy and Production

Head of Department 1st

August, 2015

Dr. A.E. Itodo

Veterinary Microbiology

Ag. Head

1st

August, 2015

Dr.(Mrs.) O.M. Azeez

Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

Ag. Head

1st

August, 2015

Dr. S.A. Ameen

Veterinary Medicine

Acting Head

1st

August, 2015

Dr. K.T. Biobaku

Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Coordinator

1st

August, 2015



Unilorin BulletinOctober 5, 2015S IP CE

TO YOU!

To be continued

During a recent police investigation, Chief Inspector Stone was interviewing five local villains to try and identify who stole Mrs Archer's cake from the mid-summer fair. Below is a summary of their statements:Arnold: It wasn't Edward it was Brian. Brian: It wasn't Charles it was Edward. Charles: It was Edward, it wasn't Arnold. Derek: It was Charles, it wasn’t Brian. Edward: It was Derek, it wasn't Arnold.It was well known that each suspect told exactly one lie. Can you determine who stole the cake?

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The HeartOlive oil, canola oil and other plant based oils are rich in unsaturated fats are extremely good for a healthy heart. If you love your heart and want to keep it going for long, opt for plant based oils such as olive oil or canola oil as they are rich in unsaturated fats. Such oils are mono unsaturated fats and are any day healthier than saturated fats as these improve blood cholesterol levels

GOOD GRAMMAR

Don't say/write: I was delayed by the go-slow in Lagos.Say/ write: I was delayed by the traffic jam (or congestion) in Lagos.Don't say/ write: Don’t shout, I am hearing you. (Same for “see”)Say/write: Don’t shout, I can hear you. Don't say/ write: We are now in the raining season, it is all green around us.Say/write: We are now in the rainy season, it is all green around us.Don't say/ write: I have a running nose, please excuse me.Say/write: I have a runny nose, please excuse me.

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

1. Amusa, Aminat A.

English

4th October

2. Fagbemi, Mowaiye O.

Social Sciences Education

4th October

3. Ayeni, Adeseko A .

Telecommunication Science

5th October

4. Adedayo, Segun M.

Mechanical Engineering

5th October

5. Ahon-Usi, Sarah B.

Anaesthesia

5th October

6. Sani, Alhassan

Microbiology

6th October

7. Akinboro, Evelyn O.

Library

6th October

8. Yusuf, Mudasiru O.

Educational Technology

6th October

9. Etejere, Emmanuel O.

Plant Biology

7th October

10. Adewole, Temitope T.

Directorate of Human Resources

7th October

11. Adewara, Sunday O.

Economics

8th October

12. Mohammed, Nakodi K.

Works: Works/Maintenance Office

8th October

13. Aiyedun, Kolawole D.

History and International Studies

9th October

14. Awopetu, Veronica

Animal Production

9th October

15. Okunuga, Akintunde B. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 9th October

16. Bakinde, Surajudeen T. Human Kinetics and Health Education 9th October

17. Adekeye, Jacob I. D. Geology and Mineral Science 10th October

18. Oloyede, Is'haq O. Religions 10th October

19. Otonekwu, Andrew O. Registrar's Office 10th October

20. Adeboye, Helen O. Bursary 10th October

21. Adisa, Rashid S. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 10th October

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ØThe new President of the ØWhi le speak ing a t t he 2015 Students’ Union, Mr. Idris Alao, has unveiled the International Day of Peace Lecture organised mission and vision of his administration. by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, (“A new dawn at UNILORIN”, The Nation, University of Ilorin, the Director of the Centre, September 24, 2015, p.27) Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji and the Zonal Director,

ØMembers of the Editorial Boards of the various National Emergency Management Agency, academic journals published in the University of Minna office, Mr. Slaku Bijimi, have urged the Ilorin, have commended the Library and universities to map out strategies to check Publications Committee for establishing a journal insecurity and terrorism in the country. office in the institution. (“Varsities, vanguards for peace, security”, The (“Praises for journal office”, The Nation, Punch, Tuesday, September 29, 2015, p.38)

thSeptember 24, 2015, p.29) ØWhile delivering his keynote address at the 4 ØThe Director, University of Ilorin Archives and Biennial International Conference of the

Documentation Centre, Prof. R. O. Olaoye, has Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, urged the Students Union leaders of the institution University of Ilorin, Ambasssador Layi to sensitise their members on the need to always Laseinde, has urged the government to tackle visit the centre for their projects and any research the issues of the MASSOB group before it work. becomes a security threat to the nation.(“Students learn about archives”, The Nation, (“MASSOB may become another Boko Thursday, September 24, 2015, p.29) Haram, conference warns”, National Mirror,

ØThe immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the Tuesday, September 29, 2015, p.8; See also, University of Ilorin, who is also the Secretary- “Insurgency: Ex-Envoy Advocates Licensing General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for for Preachers”, Leadership, Tuesday, Islamic Affairs, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has September 29, 2015, p.10; “How to Really described the death of his deputy, Prof. Tijjani El- Curb Insurgency-Ambassador Laseinde”, The Miskin, as painful and a great loss to the entire News, Online, Thursday, October 1, 2015)country. ØPlans are in top gear for the take off of the (“NSCIA scribe, friend relive last moments with African Centre for Herbal Research at the Islamic scholar, el-Miskin”, The Nation, Saturday, University of Ilorin September 26, 2015, pp.6-7) (“African Herbal Research Centre for

ØThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Unilorin”, The Herald, Wednesday, September Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has been conferred 30, 2015, p.8; See also, “Herbal Research with the Fellowship award of the Institute of Centre Soon”, The Nation, Thursday, October Research and Innovation Africa (IRIA). 1, 2015, p.23)(“VC bags Fellowship”, The Nation, Thursday, ØWhile on a courtesy visit to the Vice-September 24, 2015, p.29; See also “Ambali bags Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. IRIA fellowship”, The Herald, Monday, AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the Cultural Affairs September 28, 2015, p.16) Officer of the United State Embassy in Nigeria,

ØThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Bob Kerr, has commended the University Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that the management for its impressive and peaceful University has given equal opportunity to all atmosphere.admission seekers. (“U.S to back researchers”, The Nation, (“Why applicants with requirements don't get Thursday, October 1, 2015, p.23)admission-UNILORIN VC”, National Pilot, ØWhile receiving the visiting team from Capital Monday, September 28, 2015, p.19; See also, “We Gate Nigeria Limited in his office, the Vice-are passionate about federal character principle- Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. VC”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, September 23, AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has re-stated the 2015, p.24) commitment of the institution to further

ØThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, d e v e l o p t h e s c h o o l ' s I n f o r m a t i o n Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has said that the Communication Technology (ICT). University would be among the 40 world best (“Ambali restates Unilorin's commitment to Universities in the next 40 years to come. ICT development”, The Herald, Friday, (“UNILORIN will be among 40 world best October 2, 2015, p.21)varsities-VC”, Nigerian Pilot, Monday, September 28, 2015, p.8)

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DIPLOMA IN SPORTS ADMINISTRATION AND COACH (DSA&C)

Admission Requirement: Admission Requirement:







The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) academic sessions for fresh candidates and one year for The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) graduates of Human Kinetics. academic sessions.

Candidate should have four (4) Candidate should have at least c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n five (5) credits in not more than two sittings in GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L). The Subject must GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB/IJMB (O/L) including include English Language. And any three from Physical English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and one other Education, Geography, Commerce, Economics, social science subject. A c c o u n t i n g , G o v e r n m e n t , M a t h e m a t i c s , Biology/Agricultural Sciences and any other social science/Arts subjects. The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2)

academic sessions. Candidate should have five (5)

c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L). The Subject must academic sessions. include English, Mathematics, and any two from the

Candidate should have following: Statistics, Geography, Further Mathematics, minimum five (5) passes at credit level (in any sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agricultural Sciences and social sciences and vocational subjects) which must Economics. including English Language. However, candidates willing to proceed to the degree level must possess the prerequisite of five GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) passes at credit level for relevant programme. The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2)

academic sessions. Candidate should have at least

The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) five (5) credits in not more than two sittings in academic sessions. GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB/ (O/L) which must include

Candidate should have Arabic and Islamic Studies and at least a pass in English m i n i m u m o f f i v e ( 5 ) c r e d i t s a t Higher Islamic Studies Certificate (HISC)/Senior Islamic GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English School Certificate (SISC) with Credit/Merit in at least three Language and any science, social sciences and vocational subjects including Arabic and Islamic Studies. subjects. Senior Arabic certificate (Asha –hadat al-thanawiyyat/At

–tawjihiyyah) with at least Jayyid (Merit) and ability to speak and write good English.

The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) academic sessions.

Candidate should have five (5) The closing date for collection and submission of c r e d i t s i n n o t m o r e t h a n t w o s i t t i n g s i n application forms shall be six weeks from the date of this GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) including English and advertisement. Mathematics and any Three of Accounting, Economics, Commerce and Geography, Business Methods, Statistics, Government Holders of ICBN may also apply. Application forms are to be downloaded from the school's

website www.ibs.unilorin.edu.ng. Completed application forms with credentials should be submitted to the

The duration of the programme shall normally be two (2) along with a bank draft of academic sessions. N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira Only) payable to the

Candidate should have five (5) Ilorin Business School, University of Ilorin. credits at GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB (O/L) or equivalents including English, Mathematics and any other E. D. Obafemithree subjects from Financial Accounting, Commerce, RegistrarEconomics, Geography and Government.

DIPLOMA IN MARKETING AND LOGISTIC (DM&L)

DIPLOMA IN STATISTICS (DS)

DIPLOMA IN INSTRUCTIONAL RADIO AND TELEVISION IN EDUCATION (DIR&TE)

DIPLOMA IN ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (DAIS)

DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY (DP)

DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL STUDIES (DFS)

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Recipient Programme Department Institution Mrs. T.B. Ajibade Ph.D degree Agric. Econs and

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Each time I drove through the Bank road on the campus, station, which is bumpy and rutted, does not really fit the especially in the last two weeks when the road was in reputation of the University as the first in Nigeria. Besides, the its most deplorable condition, I asked, in soliloquy, a filthiness of the floor of the station with grimy dust that

very vital question: Where is the corporate social powder passengers' feet and clothes could be an irritating responsibility sense of the banks operating on our campus? As minus that could lower our reputation before the eyes of a first-I was preparing to reawaken the banks' management, through timer to our campus. It becomes worse in its muddiness this column, to the strategic gains that might be accruable to anytime it rains. My vision of a befitting campus station is a their corporate reputation on the campus by collectively fenced one that has a beautiful hide and soft landscape like the rehabilitating or constructing the road, I felt the need to put a various ones that have beautified the fronts of most of our call to the Physical Planning Unit of the University to confirm buildings on the campus, with exquisite seats lined up in a if there was a need for the reawakening. It was highly cheering corner of the station. Although, I don't know if my articles on to confirm from the PPU that the road has been awarded albeit “building a campus like no other” inspired the beautiful parks by the University Authorities. It was even more heartening to and landscapes that have significantly changed the face of our see that earnest work had begun on the construction of the campus, I must note that the beautification of our campus is road. one of the legacies for which Prof AbdualGaniyu Amabali

The on-going construction on the Bank road (OON), the present Vice-Chancellor, will ever be appreciated. unquestionably confirms the rare level of responsiveness and To complete or complement the beautification efforts, our responsibility with which the Vice Chancellor, Professor Vice-Chancellor should upgrade the campus bus station as AbdulGaniyu Ambali, and his management team, direct the soon as it is possible.affairs of this University. My own professional belief is that a leader does not necessarily need any form of Public Relations Welcoming our students backbecause PR itself literarily means Performance well As the University open officially for another session

thRecognized. The University of Ilorin has been exceptionally (2015/2016 session) today (Monday, 5 October, 2015), it is lucky with the cropsof the successive leaderships it is being appropriate to welcome both the returning and new students endowed with. Thereby, University of Ilorin leaderships, over back to the campus. Having being on vacation for more than the year, do not need any PR because their performances have three months, they will undoubtedly feel uncomfortable, like always spoken for them. any normal student, to resume the busy and demanding

It is in appreciation of our leadership's sense of routines of university education. As I know and experienced it, responsibility, dedication and responsiveness, especially as resumption after a long spell of temporary freedom, so to say, demonstrated by the award of the Bank Road, that I am from the hassle of a chockfull university education is anything revisiting my submission on the conundrum of our bus station. but pleasant for many students. This is because resumption This becomes pretty necessary because no action has been comes with a lot of financial and emotional upheavals. taken to actualize my earlier recommendations on the befitting Nevertheless, students should be reminded that, as they are bus station we need on the campus. resuming the stress of their academic schedules, they are only

Arguably, the next convocation ceremonies coming building their future. There is absolutely no gain without up soon will be the biggest we have ever had at the University pains. I believe they will appreciate this ground rule of life as of Ilorin. This is essentially because the ceremonies will at the they witness the joy and gratification that definitely follow

thsame time mark our 40 Anniversary.Consequently, there is a years of stress in university when they see their senior need to present the most beautiful campus, without any colleagues who will convoking in two or three weeks' time. blemish, that we have been building to our visitors and quests. The consolation the students should have is that: gratifyingly, To this end, I repeat my submission and prayers thus: they are in these rounds of stress for a specific period of time.

There is a desirable need for the University to have an Whatever has a beginning will definitely have an end. Thus, upgraded or a more befitting garage or bus station on the they should be energized and be ready for another roller-campus. In the last four years when I was not driving, I moved coaster of well-stuffed academic activities they are used to at in and out of the campus on the campus shuttle/cabs through the University of Ilorin. Paradoxically, it is not over until it is the bus station. So, I had had a better grasp of the terrains and over. Even when you finish your university education, another activities on the bus station than most of my colleagues who race of life will begin. So, trot on! The end or bus stop is still might not had got any cause to step on the bus station apart far! from passing by it. The landscape or topography of the bus

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