Unilorin Bulletin 14th December, 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)

Efforts of the management of the University of Bedfordshire on Thursday, November 5, 2015 where the Ilorin to widen the horizon of its staff and students Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. have again received a boost as the institution has AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), was the Guest Speaker.

succeeded in partnering the University of Bedfordshire Prof. Ambali, whose lecture was titled "Higher (UoB), UK, in the areas of research and academic Education and its Challenges in Developing Countries: programmes.

The Nigerian Experience", sought an effective The two institutions put finishing touches to the

collaboration between the two universities to enable their partnership arrangement recently at the 2015/2016

staff and students have access to quality education and Leadership Futures Series organised by the University of

international exposure. (Contd. on page 3)

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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has vowed that the University would not rest on its oars until

it achieves its ground plan of 100 percent digitization in all ramifications.

Prof. Ambali, who disclosed this last Friday (December 11, 2015) in his address at the Unilorin @40 Verve Card Raffle Draw, said that the University of Ilorin belongs to the group of institutions of higher learning that pay utmost attention to Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Represented on the occasion by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, the Vice-Chancellor said that the University of Ilorin's due recognition of the importance of ICT informed the introduction of the one-student-one-iPad scheme three years ago.

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By Ishaq Babatunde

The representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.

Gabriel Olatunji (left), congratulating the representative

of Verve, Mr. Ugo Obasi (right), while the University

Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi, looks on

Unilorin, Bedfordshire varsity seal pact

Unilorin targets 100% digitization - Ambali

Prof. Ambali addressing the audience at the 2015/2016 Leadership Futures Series at the University of Bedfordshire,

UK, recently

How to curb Islamophobia – Imam-Fulani p.3Oladosu seeks Nigerians' support for Buhari's anti-graft drive p.5Union of Campus Journalists inducts new members p.5

rdCILS holds 3 Annual Public Lecture p.6Unilorin 'SAFE' student donates threshing machine to local farmers p.6FG urged to encourage study of indigenous languages p.7Adimula elected Commonwealth scholars alumni scribe p.7Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8The Podium: Fabulous Master plan p.12

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

welcoming the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State

Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Murtala Awodun, to his

office last Wednesday

A cross section of members of the management team

of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service that visited

the Vice-Chancellor in his office last Wednesday

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (middle), with

some students of the University of Bedfordshire, UK,

during his visit recently

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel

Olatunji (right), presenting a Plasma TV to

Abdulrahman Muhammed, one of the winners of the

Unilorin @40 Verve Card Raffle Draw last Friday

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel

Olatunji (right), presenting a laptop to Olujide Taofeeq,

one of the winners of the Unilorin @40 Verve Card Raffle

Draw last Friday

Newly admitted members of the Union of Campus

Journalists (UCJ), Unilorin Branch, during their

induction recently



Unilorin Bulletin December 14, 2015 NEWS

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The leadership series is a powerful affirmation of Business Administration (Top-up), Biotech, Forensic, the University of Bedfordshire's journey to co-create and Biomedical Engineering, Bio Informatics, Robotics shape exciting futures for all students of the institution. Engineering, Performing Arts and several others.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was accompanied by The Vice-Chancellor disclosed further that the the Director of the Centre for Research and In-House collaboration would afford the students of the University Training (CREDIT), University of Ilorin, Prof. T. of Ilorin ample opportunities to run their Masters and Oladiji, among other senior officials of the institution, Ph.D programmes at UoB with subsidised fees.had a fruitful discussion with the management of UoB. He said that they also stand the good chance to

On the outcome of the discussions, Prof. Ambali enjoy benefits from the wide coverage of professional disclosed that opportunities have now opened for accreditation.Unilorin graduates to go for their Masters and Ph.D The Vice-Chancellor said that with this and many programmes at the University of Bedfordshire. He added collaborative drives of the University with other that the University of Ilorin is interested in collaborating institutions within and outside the country, staff and with its Bedfordshire counterpart in the areas of delivery students of the University of Ilorin will be better of specialist courses like Business School-Digital positioned to etch their names in the global map as far as marketing, Project Management, Event Management, sound and qualitative education is concerned.

Fresh opportunities for Unilorin graduates at Bedfordshire varsity

A L e c t u r e r i n t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f Imam-Fulani stressed the need to send greetings to the Telecommunication Sciences, University of Prophet Muhammad, which is the main way Muslims Ilorin, Mr. Y. O. Imam-Fulani, has urged demonstrate love for the Prophet, urging that protest

Muslims in the country to remain steadfast, patient and against issue of mocking the prophet through any means tolerant in the face of the current wave of Islamophobia be made more honourable since it is for the love of the around the world. Prophet.

He said this attitude of patience and tolerance He added, “Do not engage in any form of protests was exemplified by Prophet Muhammad during his life that are condemned in Islam. This includes burning flags time when he was subjected to horrible insults and hate or other symbols that people hold in esteem or insulting crimes. other religious groups. Unfortunately, some newspapers

Mr. Imam-Fulani gave the advice last Wednesday have commissioned the drawing of anti-Semitic cartoons (December 9, 2015) while delivering a lecture on in protest of the offensive Danish ones. This is a “Combating Islamophobia” at the 2015/2016 disgusting form of retaliation that deserves absolute (1436/1437AH) Orientation Week of the Muslim condemnation. Not only does this contradict Islamic Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), University of rules of respect for others, it will neither help fight Ilorin Chapter. Islamophobia, nor elicit any understanding about why

He described Islamophobia as “an unnecessary Muslims are upset about the Danish cartoons.”and groundless culture of fear of Muslims and Islam He, however, noted that not all media or non-emanating from a conflict between Islam and Western Muslims support this type of insulting behavior. “Many civilizations during peace and wars and intensified in have been at the forefront of condemning torture, particular areas called 'frontier'”. bombing and occupation”, he said.

The don said that agents of Islamophobia such as Mr. Imam-Fulani pointed out that the leading War, Media and Propaganda used by the Western cause for Islamophobia is usually misinformation or civilization are used to bring down the distinct nature of total lack of information based on the religion. Islam and mock the Prophet. “Unfortunately, Islamophobic people are not likely to be

“Islamophobia”, he explained, is “a contrived willing to educate themselves about their fears or spend fear or prejudice fomented by the existing Eurocentric time around any Islamic people. This feeling is and Orientalist global power structure”. He said that the somewhat understandable, as they do claim to be prejudice “is directed at a perceived or real Muslim physically afraid of the Islamic people, but this attitude through the maintenance and extension of existing will likely lead to a worsening of their fear and not disparities in economic, political, social and cultural provide any situation for positive change”, he said.relations, while rationalising the necessity to deploy The event was witnessed by staff members of the violence as a tool to achieve "civilizational rehab" of the University of Ilorin Muslim Community, as well as target communities (Muslim or otherwise)”. members of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria

While proffering solutions to the phobia, Mr. (MSSN), University of Ilorin.

How to curb Islamophobia – Imam-Fulani By Mustafa Abubakar

December 14, 2015

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(Contd. from front page)VC highlights benefits of Unilorin iPad initiative

According to him, this also informed the Information and Communication Science won a laptop.introduction of the multipurpose Identification Card Other students that won various prizes at the (Combo card) for both staff and students of the Unilorin @40 Verve Card Raffle draw included Kamali institution. Azeez, Oguniyi Joseph, Mahmud Olarewaju, Ayilara

Prof. Ambali disclosed that the feedback has Oluwashayo, Ifebude Abigail, and Olujide Taofeeq been very encouraging as the iPad has really gone a long among others.way in enhancing students' academic performance. He Earlier in his address, the representative of Verve said, “Gone were the days when students were limited to Company, Mr. Ugo Obasi, said that the idea of giving outdated materials in the library, but with the was to encourage students and staff to develop positive introduction of the iPad and e-library, students and staff attitude towards the usage of Verve Card.have golden opportunities to access current materials as He disclosed that the Chief Executive Officer they unfold around the globe”. (CEO) of Verve is an alumnus of the University of Ilorin,

The Vice-Chancellor, however, commended the saying that he graduated about 10 years ago from the management of Verve for remembering the students of Department of Computer Science with First Class the institution with such monumental gifts and described Honour. the gesture as morale booster for recipients of the prize He advised both staff and students of the and potential winners in the coming Verve Card raffle University to take the bull by the horns and make use of draw. the card within their reach, pledging that great rewards

Prof. Ambali said that the University of Ilorin and advantages await those who use their cards places high premium on Informat ion and optimally.Communication Technology. The Verve representative, who gave kudos to the

No fewer than 12 students of the University management of the University of Ilorin for always received prizes ranging from 32-inch television sets, blazing the trail in the scheme of things, affirmed that laptops, cash prizes and air time from Verve Company as Unilorin was the first tertiary institution in the country to compensations for activating and using their Unilorin partner Verve for the production of Combo cards for both Verve cards for transactions. staff and students.

Abdulrahman Muhammed, a 300 level student of Mr. Obasi disclosed that the prizes presented to the Faculty of Pharmacy won a Plasma TV set while Ige the winners were just a tip of the iceberg as more would Oluwatosin, a 300 level student of the Department of be presented to potential winners by January next year.

CERN invites applications for its summer student Applicants will remain registered as a student during their

programme for non-member states. This enables stay at CERN.

undergraduate and junior post-graduate students of The scholarships last for eight weeks and include a

physics, computing and engineering the opportunity to stipend to cover accommodation and meals. A limited

join in the day-to-day work of research teams number of travel scholarships will also be available.

participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Deadline: January 27, 2016

Switzerland. In addition to the work in the Contact: Telephone +41 22 766 2662Fax+41 22 766 experimental teams, summer students attend a series of 8 6 0 0 A d d r e s s C E R N R e c r u i t m e n t S e r v i c electures specially prepared for them. HR Department 1211 Geneva 23 Switzerland

Applicants must be university-level For further details visit: http://jobs.web.cern.ch/job/11722 undergraduate in at least their third year or must be at

the start of post-graduate studies. They should have a Signedgood knowledge of English and may not have worked Prof. Yahya Oyewole Imamat CERN previously for more than three months. Research Manager (Humanities Cluster)

Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT)

Summer student programme for non-member states CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), CH




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The Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Prof. Oladosu explained that the fight against AbdulGaniyu Oladosu, has urged Nigerians to corruption should be seen as a collective responsibility support the ongoing efforts of President that requires the input of both the leaders and the led.

Muhammadu Buhari to stamp out corruption in the He said that Nigerians are right-thinking human country. beings that can effectively separate the wheat from the

Prof. Oladosu, who made the appeal in an chaff, adding that we don't need external forces before we interview with Unilorin Bulletin, said the only do the right thing at the right time.impediment to the country's progress is corruption and Prof. Oladosu, who is also the former Director, concerted efforts should be made to fight it to a stand-still. Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, also called

He said that corruption is the biggest scourge on various anti-corruption agencies in the country to take facing the country today, pointing out that if the the bull by the horn and ensure that all animals are equal government succeeds in stamping out the scourge, all in the treatment and handling of corrupt men and women. other associated problems confronting the nation would He said that “the law is no respecter of persons”.become things of the past. The Chief Imam, therefore, called on Nigerians

The Professor of Arabic Education noted that to support the present administration whole-heartedly so Nigeria, as a nation, ought to have risen above its present as to achieve its ultimate goal of bringing the country out level of development considering the enormous of the wood.resources at its disposal.

Union of Campus Journalists inducts new members

The Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), The President of the Union, Mr. Olayiwola University of Ilorin Chapter, has inducted 60 new Olayide Waliyullah, congratulated the inductees for members. being found worthy of becoming members of the Speaking at the induction ceremony recently, the prestigious Union.

Chairman of Unilorin Bulletin Editorial Board, Dr. L. A According to Waliyullah, the UCJ is an Azeez, said that “writing is one of the skills that stand a organisation whose main objective is to sharpen the person out, make one prominent and take one to a higher writing skills of the members, teach them the art of level in the society.” journalism and help improve on their oratory skills.

Dr. Azeez, who is also the Sub-Dean, Faculty of The President cited some past and present Communication and Information Sciences, University members of the Union that have become excellent of Ilorin, congratulated the inductees, saying they were personalities as a result of the training they received lucky to be part of the UCJ, which he described as a while in the Union. These, according to him, include veritable platform for skill development. Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin, the best graduating Law

In his remarks, the President of the University of Student in the 2014/2015 academic session who is also Ilorin Students' Union, Mr. Idris Alao, stressed that the CEO Naija Writers' Coach; and Alao Idris, the current extra-curricular activities have many benefits, one of President of the Unilorin Students' Union.which is preparing one for leadership positions. He pointed out that “the beginning of the UCJ

Alao, who is a former President of UCJ, also was glorious, its present awesome and the future is noted that writing is central to all professions, adding that bright”, urging the inductees to be active members of the it is good for students to acquire other skills in addition Union.to their chosen professions.

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Recipient Programme Department Institution where

tenable Dr. M.Y. Adana

Ph.D

Anatomy

University of Kwazulu-

Natal, South Africa

Mr. S.A. Elelu

Ph.D

Chemistry

University of Ilorin,

Ilorin

Mrs. Z.A. Abudu

Ph.D

Arts Education

Ahmadu Bello

University, Zaria

Mr. R.O. Ismaeel

Ph.D

Chemistry

University of Ilorin,

Ilorin

Mr. M.A. Yusuf

Ph.D

Geology & Mineral

Science

University of

Witwatersrand, South

Africa

2015/2016 Staff Development Award

By Ishaq Babatunde

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rdCILS holds 3 Annual Public Lecture

The Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, University, Ojo, Lagos, while the Chief Presenter of the rd book is Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN).will hold its 3 Annual Public Lecture and

According to the statement, the Vice-Chancellor presentation of a Book of Readings this of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali Thursday (December 17, 2015) at 10.00a.m.(OON), will be the Chief Host while the Managing A statement by the Director of the Centre, Prof. Director of Yolas Consultants, Engr. Y. O. Shagaya, will Z. I. Oseni, indicated that the Lecture, which holds at the be the Chairman of the occasion. Also, the Emir of Ilorin, University Auditorium, is entitled “The Story of an Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari is the Royal Father of the Autochthonous Scholarly Network: Ilorin and the Day while the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Making of Modern Ulama in Nigeria”. The Book of Assembly, Hon. Ali Ahmad, is the Special Guest of Readings, which is the second in the series, is titled Honour.“Ilorin as a Beacon of Learning and Culture in West

Africa”. Members of the University community and the The Guest Lecturer is Prof. Amidu Sanni of the general public are cordially invited.

Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, Lagos State

A graduate of the Sasakawa Africa Fund for W. B. Raji, appreciated the University of Ilorin Extension Education (SAFE) programme of the management for the donation, promising a judicious use Agricultural Extension and Community and proper maintenance of the machine.

Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Earlier in his address, the University of Ilorin Ilorin, Mr. Adedokun Taiwo, has donated a threshing Sasakawa Coordinator, Dr. I. O. Ogunlade, recalled that machine to the people of Oniyo-Eleruwa community, the student was in the community last year where he Ikoyi-Ogbomosho in Oriire Local Government Area of conducted a research on Soya Beans and came up with Oyo State. the needs of the community to have a threshing machine

Presenting the machine to the community on that would assist them to thresh their farm produce.Wednesday, November 25, 2015, on behalf of Mr. Dr. Ogunlade said that the student suggested the Adedokun, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Soya threshing machine as part of ways to solve the University of Ilorin, Prof. Y.A. Abayomi, thanked the farmers' problems in getting proper finished produce to community and the Local Government Authority for the market.allowing the researcher to carry out the research in their In a chat with Unilorin Bulletin, the fabricator, domain and also giving him the necessary assistance Mr. Taiwo Adedokun, who graduated last year from the while undergoing the research. University of Ilorin, said that the idea of the project came

Prof. Abayomi said that “the decision of the while he was conducting a research on Soya planting and authority of the University of Ilorin to bring the threshing harvesting in Oniyo-Eleruwa community.machine to the community was due to our understanding He disclosed that he visited the community for that the Oniyo-Eleruwa community needs it more”. about seven months, learning and understanding the

The Dean disclosed that the machine would needs of the farmers before he arrived at producing the assist Oniyo-Eleruwa and other neigbouring machine for their use.communities in addressing their challenges in the Mr. Adedokun said that the locally-made Soya threshing of Soya Beans and other related crops. He machine thresher cost him N120, 000.00 after it was added that produce such as Soya, Groundnut, Beans, heavily subsidised by the University of Ilorin Supervised Corn and others that need threshing for proper marketing Entreprise Projects (SEPs). The machine can thresh and consumption by the end-users will now be free of about 47kg soya and other produce per hour.strange elements that could mix with the produce while Highlight of the event was the practical using direct labour. demonstration of the machine to the farmers in the

Receiving the machine on behalf of the Oniyo- community.Eleruwa community, Mr. Joshua Gbadebo thanked the The presentation was witnessed by the Head of authority of the University of Ilorin for allowing the the Department of Agricultural Extension, University of researcher to bring the machine to their community and Ilorin, Dr. G. B. Adesiji; the University of Ilorin SEPs prayed that God will continue to assist the University. Coordinator, Dr. L. L. Adefalu; as well as top officials of

In his own remarks, an official of Oriire Local the Oriire Local Government Area and farmers from the Government Area, Ikoyi-Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Alhaji Oniyo- Eleruwa community.

Unilorin 'SAFE' student donates threshing machine to local farmersBy Mustafa Abubakar

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FG urged to encourage study of indigenous languages

A UNESCO, Prof. Emeritus Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, University of Michael Omolewa; the Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) Biola Adimula, has been elected immedia te pas t Vice-General Secretary of the newly formed Commonwealth Chancellor of the University Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association Nigeria of Uyo, Prof. Comfort Ekpo, (COSFAN).and the Patron, Aare Afe The election of Dr. (Mrs.) Adimula, who is also a Babalola (SAN), who is the member of the Unilorin Bulletin Editorial Board, took Chancellor and Founder, Afe place at the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Babalola University, Ado-Association held in Abuja penultimate Thursday Ekiti.(December 3, 2015).

COSFAN, a non-profit organisation, is a body Also elected were Dr. Uduak Udom, consisting of eminent Nigerians who have enjoyed the President; Aminu Ado, Treasurer; and Dr. Ifeanyi sponsorship of the Commonwealth Scholarship Nzekwe, Publicity Secretary.Commission (CSC), United Kingdom (through the The AGM, hosted by the Commonwealth British Council), in their respective postgraduate Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom and academic pursuits and/or career enhancement from the British Council, featured the investiture of COSFAN 1960 to date. Advisers including former Nigeria Ambassador to

The Federal Government has been urged to ability to use their indigenous languages effectively. encourage the study of indigenous languages in The don, who opined that language is a vital

Nigerian schools in order to ensure rapid development of mechanism for effective economic, political, religious, the country. educational and cultural sectors of the nation, also

The Ag. Head of the Department of Linguistics explained that with indigenous languages other sectors and Nigerian Languages,University of Ilorin, Dr. Issa will work adequately. Olarongbe Sanusi, made the appeal last Tuesday He, therefore, enjoined government at all levels (December 8, 2015) while featuring on a Unilorin to ensure that the teaching and learning of indigenous 89.3FM weekly Yoruba current affairs programme, languages are given priority attention in order to move 'Oro to n lo'. the nation forward.

Dr. Sanusi stressed that no nation can develop Dr. Sanusi also advised parents to continue to without the proper utilisation of its indigenous speak their undiluted indigenous languages to their languages, adding that developed countries like China, children and wards to enable them stand out among their Japan, Germany, Russia, among others, are at the peers.forefront of economic development because of their

Unilorin holds End-of-the-Year Children Fiesta

The 2015 End-of-the-Year Children Fiesta of the that the programme, which begins at 12.00 noon, will University of Ilorin will hold this Saturday, feature events like games and competitions, party

(December 19, 2015) at the Unilorin Lakeside. clowns, costume characters, music, Santa visit, puppet A statement by the Unilorin Lakeside Resort shows, special guest appearance, horse ride, and canoe

Management Board, organisers of the event, indicated ride, among others.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Ademola of the Opposite Cherubim & Seraphim College, Ilorin by 12.00 Directorate of Human Resources, Miss noon.

Olufunmilayo Ademola, will on Saturday, December 26, A wedding notice made available to Unilorin 2015) tie the nuptial knots with her heart-throb, Mr. Bulletin indicated that an engagement ceremony will Temitope Olalekan Awopetu. take place at Mr. Ademola's residence, Benjamin Alabi

The wedding takes place at CAC, Araromi, along Road, along M.F.M. Road, Tanke Ajanaku, Ilorin.F Division, Tanke, Ilorin, by 6.00a.m. Reception follows Members of the University community and the immediately at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sabo-Oke, general public are cordially invited.

Dr. (Mrs.) Adimula

Adimula elected Commonwealth scholars alumni scribe

Ademola's daughter weds



Unilorin BulletinMM ATTERS

ONEYDecember 14, 2015

TH TH SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 4 DECEMBER TO 10 DECEMBER, 2015

SignedA.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

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RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Academic Transcript 165,000.00

Scroll 18,850.00

Order of Proceeding 24,350.00

Academic Gown 12,750.00

Student I.D. Card 18,200.00

Clinic Registration 19,000.00

Change of Course Form 10,000.00

T/Shirt 1,500.00

Fitness Centre 10,000.00

Unilorin Property Management Board

(UPMB)

633,000.00

Staff I. D. Card

2,700.00

Pay slip

3,150.00

Contractor Registration

1,000.00

Inaugural Lecture

49,200.00

Total Receipts for the period

? 968,700.00

PAYMENT S:

PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS:

Kabeto Engineering Services Clearing of Unilorin Tanke Road Masudo

110,000.00

Shaaba Yissa Nig Ltd Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Zone 07

446,196.00

Blessing Fumigation and Pest Control Venture

Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Zone 11

915,776.07

Cotad Nig Ltd

Maintenance of Teak Plantation Cert 02

2,074,562.80

Medram & Sons Nig Ltd

Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Zone 10

1,096,635.34

Abu Sabak Comm. Ent.

Maintenance of Teak Plantation Cert 02

2,073,137.50

Kleenin Konsult Ltd Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Zone

03 Cert 05

432,960.00

Alhaji Ishola Yahaya Asafe

Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Cert 05

490,588.00

Fopat Nurseries & Garden Centre Maintenance of Lawns &

Grounds Zone 04 Cert 05

444,724.00

Sede-

Giwa Global Concepts Ltd

Maintenance of Lawns &

Grounds Zone 06

Cert 05

459,918.38

Mafal Associates Ltd

Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds

Zone 12

Cert 05

1,112,073.84

Salm Live-Power Nig Ltd Maintenance of Teak Plantation Cert 02

1,990,416.25

Global Serve Int. Serv. Ltd Maintenance of Teak Plantation Cert 02

2,088,100.00

Fasman Nig Ent.

Distilling of Earth Drain/Culvert at Unilorin Fire Station

49,140.00

Fasman Nig Ent.

Clearing of Unilorin Surroundings at Mosque

31,875.00

Fasman Nig Ent.

Reconstruction of Metal framework at Faculty

of Communication

23,125.00

Fasman Nig Ent.

Clearing of Booster Station

39,991.42

O. M. Fasman Nig Ent.

Renovation of Library at Faculty of

Management Science

1,491,420.00

Nur Commercial Ent.

Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Zone 1 Cert 05

882,086.69

Gatasuak Nig. Ltd Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Zone 05 Cert 05

1,020,355.07

Olad Builders Nig Ltd Maintenance of Lawns & Grounds Zone 13 Cert 05

1,157,907.69

Gan Gbenga Nig. Ltd Repainting of Dept. of Performing Art

1,368,622.50

Certified Systems Ltd Additional Equip. & Works for Senate

Gate House Cert 01

1,535,701.12

Multiz Sulawab Nig. Ltd Rehabilitation works at NOC & COMSIT

87,735.71

Dashar Consults Ltd Construction of Lab for Faculty of Pharmaceutical

Science

23,069,934.80

Alh. Jimoh Folorunsho Nig Ltd Construction of Vet. Teaching

Hospital Cert 03

7,742,027.77

Design & Construction Nig Ltd Consultancy Service on Construction

of Animal House

1,415,071.50

UMFB/Salem A& B Nig Ltd Rehabilitation of Physics Lab. Cert 03

8,076,274.22

Jimfag & Sons Nig Ltd Repainting & Tiling works at Senate Building

1,201,473.00

Path Electric Ltd Consultancy fees on Construction of 200

Capacity Lab at Faculty of Agriculture

615,215.98

West star Associates Ltd Repair & Servicing of CAIO Giro Bus

950,796.91

UMFB/7th

Sector Nig Ltd Supply of Accessories and General repairs

at Pro-

Chancellor and Chairman’s Lodge

789,038.84

UMFB/7th

Sector Nig Ltd Supply of Accessories and General repairs at Pro-

Chancellor and Chairman’s Lodge

2,415,052.50

El-

Hanan Ventures Supply & Installation of Ultrasound Machine to Unilorin Clinical Centre

9,786,000.00

Eagles Flight Costs Associates Consultancy fees on Construction of

Lab Block at Faculty of Agriculture

447,494.24

OTHER PAYMENTS:

Various

DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C

9,650,009.43

Purchase

Advances Various

3,080,980.00

Unilorin Press Printing of Condition of Service for Senior Staff

1,419,040.00

Dr. Vikram Gangaramani Sponsorship of Dental Implant logy Course

2,000,000.00

Mrs Gambari-

Ambali Rabiat O. Academic Staff Development Award

7,922,950.00

Nigeria Legion of Ex-

Servicemen

November, 2015 Salary

3,450,000.00

Unilorin Teaching Hospital Medical bill

3,321,526.00

TSA Charges

42,367.50

TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

? 108,818,301.07

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Don't say/write: I was there but the Dean was not on seat.Say/ write: I was there but the Dean was not in the office.Don't say/ write: Every morning, many people go to their working places.Say/write: Every morning, many people go to their places of work.

(or specifically offices/farms/shops, etc.)Don't say/ write: Secretary, please bring three letter-headed papers.Say/write: Secretary, please bring three letter-heads.

Teacher: Akpos, tell us about the three arms of government in Nigeria and their functions.Akpos: There are four arms sir, not three arms!Teacher: Okay mention them all.Akpos: The Executhieves, the Legislooters, the Judisharing, and the Boko Haram. They all thief, loot, kidnap and share.Teacher: Wow! Akpos, you are a genius!

Gum care, as integral as tooth care Don't neglect gums when it comes to taking care of your oral hygiene. Plaque gets accumulated not only in teeth but also in and around gums. Brush your teeth twice and rinse your mouth whenever you eat anything. Bleeding gums while brushing are indicative of infection. Brush around the gum margins with the help of an angled brush. Massage the gums tenderly with finger or soft tooth brush bristles.

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Oloyede, Muhtahir O.

Information and Communication Sciences

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December

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Kofoworola, Ezekiel O.

Performing Arts

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Ekwemuka, Benedict C.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Onuora-Oguno, A.

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Jurisprudent and Interna tional

Law

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Ibraheem, Gbadebo H.

Surgery

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Saba, Sabiu A.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Giwa, Abdulganiyu

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

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Mustapha, Abubakar K.

Security Division

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Ikubanni, Joel M.

Security Division

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Amoo, Ramoni K.

Works: Mechanical

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Sadiku, Mary F.

Directorate of Academic Support Services

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Andrew, Isaiah O.

Bursary

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Oyewo, Olusola O.

Mass Communication

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Ibitoye, Olufemi S.

Security Division

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Adewara, Mary L.

Unilorin Staff School

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Adejumo, Adebowale O.

Statistics

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ØThe Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin ØThe corpses of the 12 victims of a road accident Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has expressed that occured in Koko village near Omupo, confidence in the quality of graduates produced by Kwara State have been deposited at the the institution with regards to intellectual University of Ilorin Teaching Hospitalcompetence and character. (“12 Die In Kwara Auto Crash”, Leadership, (“Unilorin produces quality graduates”, The Thursday, December 10, 2015, p.28)Herald, Monday, December 7, 2015, p.16). ØThe University of Ilorin has been listed among

ØAn alumnus of the University of Ilorin and co- institutions expected to put in more efforts to founder of HACEY'S Health Initiative (HHI), cater for the accommodation and comforts of its Isaiah Owolabi, a Physiology graduate of the students due to the massive influx of students institution, has received the Queen's Young into the institution.Leaders Award(QYL) at the Buckingham Palace. (“Lust, fraud turn varsities to slaughter (“Queen Elizabeth Award for Unilorin alumnus”, Houses”, The punch, Thursday, December 10,

th thNational Pilot, Mon 7 –wed. 9 December, 2015, 2015, p.30)p.18). ØThe University of Ilorin is one of the

ØThe Director General of the Nigerian Law School, beneficiaries of Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali’s Mr. Olanrewaju Onadeko, has said that the philanthropic gesture where a trauma centre University of Ilorin has a quota of 150 students, was built in memory of his late wife.who were to be admitted to the Nigerian Law (“ Mallam Yusuf OlaoluAlli (SAN): 32 years of School last year . distinguished legal exploits”, The Herald, (“Our standard is falling, Law school DG Friday, December 11, 2015, p.9)laments”, The Punch, Monday, December 7, 2015, ØWhile speaking at a prayer reception organised p.71) by the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni

ØThe Chief Medical Director of the University of (UMA), the former Vice-Chancellor of the Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Abdulwaheed University of Ilorin and Secretary- General of Olatinwo, has addressed infertility, its causes and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic possible cure in a newspaper interview. Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has (“Infertility in men on the rise”, Sunday Punch, called on Nigerians not to crash the country Sunday, December 6, 2015, p.51) with negative comments.

ØIn his column, ‘EDUPEACE’, the Director, Centre (“ Don't crash Nigeria with small issues”, for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Nigerian Tribune, Friday, December 11, 2015, Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has emphasised p.14)the roles of Mother, Teacher and Scholar in ØIn his column, “RENAISSANCE”, the moulding the society while decrying the current Director, Centre for Peace and Strategic situation in which youngsters and pranksters are Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz the new heroes and heroines of the society. Adedimeji, has noted that while the exposure of (“Minus character, plus disaster”, New Telegraph, all dirty dealings during the past administration Tuesday , December 8, 2015, p.26) of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is cheering, the

Ø Prof. Hassan Saliu of the University of Ilorin has problem is that the masses will be at the held his mother’s fidau on Thursday, December receiving end if the thieves are not jailed.10, 2015. (“Dasukigate: Will the end justify the hope?”,

(”Prof. Saliu’s mum’s fidau holds today”, National Newswatch Times, Friday, December 11, 2015, Pilot, Thur. 10th - Sun 13th December, 2015) Back page)

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Open Ph.D Thesis DefenceS/No

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ANIMASAUN, Adedayo David

Plant Biology

“Genetic Characterization and Quantitative Genome Assessment of Pennisetum glaucum (Pearl Millet) and Pennisetum Purpureum (Napier grass)”

Wednesday 16th

December, 2015.

10.00a.m

Old Science Faculty Board Room

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Learned Conference

Dr. F.O. Nwosu

Industrial Chemistry

49th

Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria (SAN)

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

Dr. O.O. Oluwaniyi


49th



27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

Dr. (Mrs.) M.F. Zubair


49th

annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria (SAN)


27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

Mrs. H.F. Babamale


49th



27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

Dr. O.F. Okeola


49th



27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

Mr. A.D. Adedoyin

Geology and Mineral Sciences

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27th

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1st

May, 2014

Dr. R.B. Bale


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27th

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1st

May, 2014

Mr. I.O. Folorunso


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27th

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1st

May, 2014

Professor E.O. Odebunmi

Chemistry

49th

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University of Ilorin, Ilorin.

27th

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1st

May, 2014.

Professor J. O. Obaleye

Chemistry

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27th

April, -

1st

May, 2014.

Dr. N. Abdus-Salam

Chemistry

49th



27th

April, -

1st

May, 2014.

Mr. M.O. Ameen

Chemistry

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27th

April, -

1st

May, 2014.

Mr. A.O. Rajee

Chemistry

49th



27th

April, -

1st

May, 2014.

Dr.(Mrs.) A. Lawal

Chemistry

49th



27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

Dr.(Mrs.) H.I. Adegoke

Chemistry

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27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

Mr. S.O. Owalude

Chemistry

49th



27th

April –

1st

May, 2014

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To be continued

Name Department Title of Conference Venue Date

Dr.L.A.Azeez

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Since its inception, the University of Ilorin has been commitment of the present administration to build a physical successively having purposive leaders, who are farsighted environment that is unique and memorable. According to the and committed to leaving indelible marks on the path of the Director of Physical Planning Unit, Engr. Ademola Adesiyun, the

progress of the University. The founding fathers of the University Ring Road is envisioned to go through the Bank Road to join must be ceaselessly appreciated for their vision of building a Tuyil Hostel from where it will go to Zamfara Hostel in order to campus like no other. They did not only acquire a massive and link back to the Roundabout at the center of the academic area. expanse of land that no other University in Africa or even beyond The vision of the administration in respect of the Ring Road, can boast of, they also bequeathed an ostentatious master plan, according to Engr. Adesiyun, is to reduce the congestion, which their successors have been building on to actualize the occasioned by students' movement, on the Block 1-10 Road. founding fathers' inventive dreams and goals for the University. Interestingly, the administration is intending to reinstate the

The splendid master plan builds in flexibility urban framework of campus development that will build more accommodates shifting academic priorities and economic Ring Roads as the opportunities for growth expand. Although I realities. It has, therefore, incredibly served as a tool that has am not an urban planner, I see this vision, from my layman helped the successive leaders of this University to establish a perspective, as unique, sustainable-driven and memorable. The continuing framework guiding the orderly growth and plan will not only make the University campus more beautiful, it development of the campus within the charter of the University's will also make it function better.timeless mission. Working within the extraordinary master plan, Besides, Prof. Ambali's administration needs to be each of the successive leaders that had steered the ship of this commended for a commitment to the larger framework for University had exploited opportunities of enhancement that have creating optimum environment for learning and research. The been moving the University gradually to its present enviable ultra-modern lecturer, theaters, the like of the New SLT, position as the leading University in Nigeria. springing up in all nooks and crannies of the campus, are

Evidently, the present leadership team, headed by the evidence of this commitment. We need more of these though. equally visionary Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdualGaniyu Ambali, The Researchers Lodge at the Lakeside is also an intriguing has been reinvigorating the bequeathed superb master plan to symbol of the administration's commitment to creating world-achieve the mission of the University in a unique and memorable class environment for research. Using Lodge to describe the way. The Vice-Chancellor's ideas and ideals about providing facility is, to me, a misnomer because the so called lodge is a five world-class environment for learning, research and community star hotel. With just N20, 000, one can have the best luxury in a service, to me, are transformative. The transformative ideas and suite that cannot be obtained with less than N100, 000 in Nicon or ideals are built on the commitment to construct or revive, on the Hilton. The personal facility tour I made to the Lodge last week campus, a vital and appealing urban community that can attract was an eye - opener to some of the implicit transformative and retain the best faculty, students and staff from anywhere in happenings on the campus, and which many of us don't know. the world. His campus development strategy appears, to me, as an Student success rates are, indeed, heavily influenced by urban-design framework that is intended to establishing a residential and student-life programmes on campus. Ambali's network of efficient mobility system as well as integrating administration, undoubtedly, acknowledges this and this is academic and residential life. These intentions ostensibly are all perhaps why it has plunged into action by embarking on the derived from overall objective of refreshing students' campus building of two relatively big hostels immediately the Federal experience, which is vital to their success. Government lifted the ban on the involvement of universities in

It is indisputable that moving around the campus easily, the construction of hostel accommodations. One of the hostels comfortably, and safely is critical to the well-being of the campus located around Abuja hostel will accommodate 250 students- 4 in community. Indeed, safe, efficient mobility helps ensure a a room, while the other located at the College of Health Sciences vibrant academic setting, where connectivity and community will accommodate 150 students- 2 in a room. The two hostels will integration enhance coherence and collaborative initiatives for soon be completed. learning and research. Certainly, the administration recognizes the need for

The transformative ideal of building efficient mobility more of these hostels in order to accomplish optimally its desire system on the campus is, to me, so patently inherent in the present to give the students a thrilling and supportive campus experience leadership's campus development strategies. The construction of necessary for their success. Perhaps this is why the Vice-the main road that connects the main campus with the College of Chancellor is intensifying his efforts at concretizing benefitting Health Sciences in Oke Oyi is a fascinating accomplishment of partnerships with private investors. this ideal. The road, which is near completion, will facilitate As this administration makes giant stride in enhancing mobility between the main campus and the College with ease and the super master plan the founding fathers of this University within less than ten minutes without necessarily going through foresightedly created, I recommend that it should make efforts at the stressful busy road in the town. strengthening or reviving critical maintenance culture. It is

The on-going construction of the dual- carriage road through the efforts that its legacy and accomplishments in the along the Bank Road, which is envisioned to complete a Ring areas of transformative campus development could be enduring.Road, is also a piece of demonstrable evidence of the

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