Unilorin Bulletin 20th April 2015

Highlights

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

www.unilorin.edu.ng

UNIVERSITY of ILORIN

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he Council of Legal Education has adjudged the of the Ad-Hoc Committee it set up to assess the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, the best in the performance of students at the August 2014 Bar Final country, based on the cumulative performance of Examinations.

its products in the 2014 Bar Final Examinations of the The Ad-Hoc Committee was headed by the Nigerian Law School. Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for

The Council’s verdict was contained in the Report Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye.

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)

THE PIONEER: Late Prof. Tamuno

ANOTHER LAUREL: Unilorin Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali

Unilorin mourns Tamuno, its pioneer head By Kunle Akogun

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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has described the death of the pioneer head of the institution, Prof.

Tekena Tamuno, as a big loss to the Nigerian academic community.

Prof. Tamuno, who was appointed the pioneer Principal of the then University College, Ilorin, in October 1975, died penultimate Saturday (April 11, 2015) in Ibadan, at the age of 83.

Reacting to the death of the renowned historian and distinguished University administrator, Prof. Ambali stated that the late Prof. Tamuno would be remembered for his vision and pioneering role in laying a solid foundation for the University of Ilorin upon which generations of Vice-Chancellors after him are building.

Unilorin Law Faculty, best in Nigeria - Legal Education Council

By 'Yinka Ademuyiwa

36 Unilorin dons cited in Google scholars' database p.4Olatunji tasks scientists on relevant, timely research p.5VC commends students on NASA project p.5National Assembly okays Abubakre for second term at PCC p.6Unilorin Muslim Community Quranic

thSchool holds 5 graduation p.6Don't let us down, Olatunji tells new technologists p.7Dept honours Carnegie fellow p.7Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8Town & Gown: For Tekena Tamuno and Ganiyu Yahaya p.12

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Unilorin Bulletin April 20, 2015PHOTO

The Director of the Centre for Research Development and In-House Training (CREDIT), Prof. (Mrs.) T. Oladiji,

stressing a point during the inauguration of the Unilorin Laboratory to Industrial Products Steering Committee

last Wednesday

The Keynote Speaker, Mr Olayiwola Bello,

presenting his address at the 2nd NASA

International Space Apps Challenge last

Thursday

Guests and participants at the opening ceremony of the 2nd NASA International Space Apps Challenge last

Thursday

A cross section of the newly employed

technologists at the opening ceremony of the two-

weeks intensive training organised for them by the

Centre for Research Development and In- House

Training (CREDIT)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. G. A. Olatunji

(left), congratulating the Chairman of the Unilorin

Laboratory to Industrial Products Steering Committee,

Prof. H.O.B. Oloyede, after the committee's inauguration

last Wednesday

The Director, Central Research Laboratory, Prof.

D.S. Ogunniyi (left), explaining a point to the DVC (RTI),

Prof. Olatunji (right), after the inauguration of the

Unilorin Laboratory to Industrial Products Steering

Committee

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Unilorin BulletinApril 20, 2015

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Other members were Prof. J. A. M. Audi, clearly ahead even in consistency rating.representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); This Ad-Hoc Committee was set up in response Prof. E. S. Olarinde, Provost, College of Law, Afe to growing worries over poor performance of Law Babalola University, Ado Ekiti; Dr. Y. M. Yusuf, the Dean students from various Faculties of Law from different of Law, University of Maiduguri; Mr. Emeka Obegolu, Nigerian Universities. It was charged with the duty to representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); review the result of the last Bar Final Examination vis-Prof. M. O. U. Gasiokwu, the Dean of Law, Delta State a-vis the performance of different Law Faculties; University, Abraka; Mr. S. A. Osamolu, the Director/Head examine the teaching methods and facilities available of Academic, Nigerian Law School; and Mrs. M. M. for use at the Nigerian Law School and identify reasons Stanley-Idum, the Deputy Director (Academic), Nigerian why some campuses perform better than others; as well Law School. as examine the performance of students over the past According to the Committee's Report, a copy of five years so as to make comparative analyses, among which was made available to Unilorin Bulletin, students others.from the University of Ilorin Law Faculty beat products of In its findings, the Committee noted that the other universities' Law Faculties in the Bar Examinations. “inability of various Faculties of Law to have Other universities in the top five category are the uninterrupted academic activities in a Semester as

nd rd prescribed by the National Universities Commission University of Lagos (2 ), the University of Ibadan (3 ), (NUC) for LL.B students contributed to declining the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (4th) and the University

th standards”. It added that “in a bid to meet the Nigerian of Uyo/Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (5 ).Law School calendar, some Faculties of Law abridged In the 2012 and 2013 Bar Final Examinations, the their programme to compensate for incessant strike University of Ilorin consistently came second. And apart actions and other disruptions”.from the University of Lagos that has closely run neck-to-

Meanwhile, the Ag. Dean, Faculty of Law, neck with Unilorin in the last three years, coming fifth in University of Ilorin, Dr. I. A. Yusuf, has described the 2012, and third in 2013, no other University appeared achievement of his Faculty as a “collective sense of consistently on the Top 5 Table in the three years under fulfillment”, adding that this achievement is a review. vindication of the dedication of the staff and students of For instance, Babcock University that led the pack the Faculty and their common and collective in 2012 has not returned to the Top 5 Table since then. determination to uphold the vision of the University of Likewise, the University of Ado-Ekiti that came first in Ilorin to become a Centre of Excellence.”2013 is not even listed among the top 5 in 2014.

Dr. Yusuf said, “This success would not have The Report noted that while some universities been possible without the continuous support and have consistently been in the bottom 5, the University of attention our Faculty always receives from the Ilorin and the University of Lagos have consistently been University management”.in the top 5 in the last three years with Ilorin coming

Law Faculty’s feat, a collective effort - Dean

S/N Name Faculty/Department Title Date & Time Venue 1. AHMAD, Abubakar

Abdullahi

Department of Arabic “The Novel in Arabic Literature of Yoruba Authorship, Nigeria”

Monday 27th

April, 2015

10.00am

Board Room – Faculty of Arts

2.

AIYEDUN, Emmanuel Olugbenga

Department of Educational Technology

“Comparative Effectiveness of Animated Drawings and Selected Instructional Strategies on Upper Basic Students’ Performance in Creative Arts in Nigeria”

Monday, 20 th

April, 2015

10.00 am

Faculty of Education Board Room

3.

4.

ADEYANJU,

ODIM,

Olugbade Lawrence

Nba Obasi

Department of

Department of

Educational

Computer Science

Technology

“College of Education

“Modeling a Machine Learning Traffic Forecasting Frameworkfor improved Internet ServiceResource Provisioning”

Lecturers’ Attitude and Proficiency in the Use of Information andCommunication Technology in South-West, Nigeria”

Monday, 27

Friday, 24th

th

April, 2015

April, 2015

10.00 am

10.00 am

Faculty of

Faculty of

Education

Communicationand Information Sciences BoardRoom

Board Room

Open Ph.D. Thesis Defence

April 20, 2015

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The Vice-Chancellor stated further that the late The Vice-Chancellor therefore prayed that the Prof. Tamuno's foresight and dedication and those of his good Lord comfort and stregthen the widow and the successors contributed in no small way to the current pre- entire family that the late Emeritus Professor left behind eminent position of the University of Ilorin in the while praying God to grant his soul eternal repose. committee of universities in Nigeria and Africa in general. Born on January 28, 1932, in Okrika,

In a condolence letter written to the widow of the Rivers State, the late Prof. Tamuno attended St. Peter's late historian, Prof. Ambali noted that “Prof. T. N. Tamuno School, Okrika, from 1938 to 1946; Okrika Grammar contributed significantly to the establishment, School, Okrika from 1947 to 1951; University College, development and stability of the University” of Ilorin, Ibadan from 1953 to1958; Birkbeck College, University adding that he was “a pleasing, friendly and easy-going of London from 1960 to 1962; and Columbia University, person, who was loved by all who were privileged to work New York City, United States from 1965 to 1966. with him.” The late Prof. Tamuno, who also served as Vice-

Chancellor, University of Ibadan between 1976 and The letter, signed on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor 1979, was also the Chancellor, Redeemer's University, by the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, a copy of Chairman of the presidential panel on National Security which was made available to Unilorin Bulletin, also read, from October 2001 to December 2002 and panel on “We share your grief at this very difficult and trying Policing Nigeria Project from 2002 to 2003. period. It is in time like this that one’s faith is put to test.

We know that life will not be the same without him but As a poet and historian, late Prof. Tamuno was a you have to accept this passing on and give thanks to the fellow of both the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) Almighty God for the wonderful life he lived.” and the Rockefeller Foundation and a member of the

National Universities Commission (NUC).

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No fewer than 36 lecturers and researchers of the Salman, Babatunde Yahya, Wahab Salami, and Oyebisi University of Ilorin, who have distinguished Mistura Azeez.themselves in their various fields, have been Others included in the GSC database are, Baba

cited in the Google Scholar Citations (GSC) database for Awoye Issa, Babatunde Raphael Olanrewaju, Bamidele the third week of March 2015. The citation consists of a Owoyele, Bashiru A Raji, Kayode John Oyewumi, list of top 600 scientists in the country. Mubarak O. Ameen, Olayinka Buhari, Olubunmi

The aim of the ranking is to promote Web Atolani, Olufemi Olumuyiwa Desalu, Oluwole Akinola, publication, support open access initiatives, electronic Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde, Raphael Babatunde, Saliu access to scientific publications and to other academic Akanni Ameen, Samson O. Owalude, T. O. Amusa and materials. Hussein Kehinde Okoro.

Those on the list include the Vice-Chancellor, The ranking, which was funded by Project Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON); the Dean of ACUMEN, the European Commission, the 7th Students' Affairs, Prof. O.A. Omotesho and the Dean of Framework Programme, the Capacities, Science in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. S.F. Ambali. Society 2010 Grant Agreement 266632 and the CSIC Others on the GSC database are Prof. Folahan A. Intramural 2013, “is a BETA Ranking of the scientists Adekola, Prof.Isaac Olakanmi Abimbola and Prof. according to their declared (voluntarily) presence in the Adewale Moshood Belewu . Google Scholar Citations database”.

Also listed are Abdulhameed Badmos,Adeyinka Scholars were ranked first by h-index in Tella,Ali Abdullahi Arazeem, Gloria Otunola, Olayinka decreasing order and, when ties appear, then by the total Ramota Karim, Levi Ikechukwu Nwankwo, Herath number of citations as a secondary criterion.Madana Bandara, Alafara A. Baba, T.Komolafe, Toyin

36 Unilorin dons cited in Google scholars' databaseBy Fatimah Abubakre

Ambali commiserates with late Tamuno’s Family

he Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin TAssociated Institutions (NASU), University of disclosed that the election will take place at the Ilorin Branch, will elect new officers to direct its affairs University Auditorium by 10.00a.m.this Thursday, April 23, 2015.

Unilorin NASU elects new officers




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he Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Prof. Oloyede, who is the pioneer Vice-Technology and Innovations (RTI), University of Chancellor of the Fountain University, Osogho, said, “I TIlorin, Prof. G.A. Olatunji, has charged just happen to be the chairman, I don't have all the ideas

researchers in the University to be conscious of the fact and the recognition of my limitations has brought you all that scientists across the world often research into the here”. He told other members of the Committee that their same subjects and the first to publish the outcome of such individual abilities are required for the success of the research carries the day as the recognised inventor. Committee.

Prof. Olatunji, who made this observation last He noted that with the opportunity which the Wednesday (April 15, 2015) while inaugurating the management has given them, the members are writing a University of Ilorin Laboratory to Industrial Products history and can make a name for themselves by doing Steering Committee, called for researches that have local their best, saying that the members would bear most of the and global relevance. burden of responsibility that lies on the Committee.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the The one-time Dean of Science at the University of University's Central Research Laboratory would soon Ilorin noted that academic staff in the University have become a hub of research activities and production always been conducting research but the research put a lot processes typical of an industrial factory. He recalled his of emphasis on paper publication and what is new with days as a young academic in Germany where he spent his the inauguration of the Committee is that products meant post-doctoral fellowships in conducting commissioned for the common man will have its fair share of emphasis researches and also collaborated with local textile, in research orientation.pharmaceutical and food industries before they In her remarks, the Director of the Centre for collapsed. Research Development and In-house Training

Prof. Olatunji urged the Committee, headed by (CREDIT), Prof. (Mrs.) T. A. Oladiji, said that the former Vice-Chancellor of the Fountain University, considering the esteemed status of the University of Ilorin Osogbo, Prof. H.O.B. Oloyede, to adopt the German among its peers, she has discovered that a lot more is maxim, “Nothing is Impossible”. He expressed his desired from the scientists and researchers of the delight that a seasoned and distinguished scientist, who University. According to her, the response which her had also headed a University, is chairing the Steering Centre received to the call for submissions towards the Committee. Nigerian Universities research fair coming up soon is also

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor solicited the an evidence of the high opinion other academics have of cooperation of the members of the Committee by Unilorin.volunteering their ideas and attending to meetings Prof. Oladiji disclosed that one of the outcomes of religiously because, according to him, each member is a the recent Omu-Aran management retreat is the pillar who is on the committee because of their scholarly realisation that there is a need for a separate body from antecedents. CREDIT to drive laboratory research such that the sort of

In his remarks, the Steering Committee collaboration between university and industry that led to Chairman, Prof. Oloyede, expressed his appreciation and the production of Jabulani football, which was used for those of the members of the Committee to the University the 2010 World Cup in South-Africa, can be achieved at management for considering them worthy of the University of Ilorin soon.appointment into the Committee.

Olatunji tasks scientists on relevant, timely researchBy Mubarak Oladosu

Students of the University of Ilorin taking part in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI) will do 2nd NASA International Space Apps Challenge, everything to promote the concept. We also enjoin you to have been commended and enjoined to come out become a trainer of others.”

tops in the programme. The International Space Apps Challenge is an The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu international mass collaboration focused on space

Ambali (OON), who gave the commendation last exploration that takes place over 48-hours in cities Thursday (April 16, 2015) at the commencement of the around the world. challenge, described the participants at the project as The event embraces collaborative problem 'talents'. solving with a goal of producing relevant open-source

Prof. Ambali, who was represented by the solutions to address global needs that are applicable to Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Technology and both life on planet Earth and life in space. Innovations (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, counselled the This year’s edition has over 25 challenges in four students to take the project seriously and justify the areas: Earth, Outer Space, Humans and Robotics. NASA support the University administration has given to it. is leading this global collaboration along with a number

He said, “You are wonderful brains. You need to of government collaborators and over 100 local put in your best to get to the international level. The organising teams across the globe.

VC commends students on NASA projectBy Olusegun Mokuolu

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National Assembly okays Abubakre for second term at PCCBy Fatimah Abubakre

The National Assembly has approved the re- Complaints Commissioner of the Federal Republic of appointment of a former Dean of the Faculty of Nigeria.” Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof. Razaq 'Deremi Following this, Prof. Abubakre and the other 36

Abubakre, for a second term in office as the Public Commissioners for the remaining 35 states and the FCT, Complaints Commissioner for Osun State. The were inaugurated on April 8, 2015 at the National Professor of Arabic, who was also a former Vice- Assembly Auditorium. Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, was first The Public Complaints Commission was appointed in February 2012 for the quasi-judicial established in 1975 with a clear mandate of restoring the position. dignity of man, enthronement of rule of law and

According to a letter signed by the Clerk of the protection of the individual/organization from all sorts of National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, a copy of injustice, particularly in administrative matters.which was made available to Unilorin Bulletin, the re- In a chat with Unilorin Bulletin, Prof. Abubakre appointment, which is for a period of three years, took described his re-appointment as “kindness of God who effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2015. alone bestows every good thing in every mortal and to the

The letter reads, “I am pleased to inform you that culture of the University of Ilorin where I have spent in consonance with the Provisions of the Public about 70 percent of my adult life. This is more so since Complaints Commission Act P37, Laws of the half of the Commissioners from the South West zone Federation of Nigeria, 2004, approval has been given by were not re-appointed”.the National Assembly for your re-appointment as Public

thUnilorin Muslim Community Quranic School holds 5 graduation

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he 5 Walimatul-Quran (Islamic graduation) of (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy Vice-the Quranic/Arabic School, Main Campus Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Y. M. Fakunle; Senior Staff Quarters, University of Ilorin, will the Director, Institute of Education, Prof. A. Y.

hold on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Senior Staff AbdulKareem; the Baba Adinni of the Unilorin Senior Quarters' Mosque. Staff Quarters Mosque, Main Campus, Prof. Y.A

A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin Abayomi; the Chairperson, Unilorin Muslim Ladies by the Chairman, Organising Committee, Dr O. M. Circle, Dr. (Mrs.) A. T. Alabi, and Dr. H. A Abdus-Salam. Ameen, indicated that the ceremony is to celebrate 17 The statement added that the Chairman, Unilorin pupils of the school who have successfully completed Muslim Community, Prof. B. L. Adeleke, and the wife of the recitation of the Holy Qur'an. the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) Hassanat Ambali, will be

The event, which is scheduled to hold from the Father and Mother of the day, respectively, while the 11.00a.m. to 1.00p.m., will be chaired by Prof. O.B. Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin, Prof. A. G. A. S. Oloyede, a former Vice-Chancellor of Fountain Oladosu and the Chief Imam and Waziri of Auchi, Prof. University, Osogbo while the Vice-Chancellor of the Z. I. Oseni, are the Spiritual Fathers of the day. University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), The event will be jointly hosted by the Director, is the Chief Host. School of Preliminary Studies, Prof. O. E. Abdullah and

Special guests expected at the ceremony include the Chief Medical Officer, University of Ilorin, Dr. R.O. the Vice-Chancellor, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Odunola. Prof. S.A Abdulkareem; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor

By Fatimah Abubakre

University School loses staff

he death has been announced of Mrs. Janet very hard working, obedient and resourceful staff”, Folashade Bello of the University School. a cc ording to a statement by the School's Head Teacher, TAged 53, Mrs. Bello died last Wednesday (April Mrs. M. T. Oyinloye.

15, 2015) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. She is survived by her husband, three children The late Mrs. Bello, who joined the services of and aged parents.

the University on August 6, 2001, as a Caretaker, was “a May her soul rest in peace.

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The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, University is assured that the new technologists “are Technology and Innovations (RTI), University of trainable and talented", urging them to rediscover Ilorin, Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, has charged newly themselves.

recruited the technologists to justify the confidence Urging them to make their marks in the service to reposed in them by the University. the University, Prof. Olatunji said that there is no room for

Prof. Olatunji made the call last Monday (April "half-half" commitment.13, 2015) while declaring open the two-weeks intensive In her remarks, the Director of CREDIT, Prof. training organised for the technologists by the Centre for (Mrs.) A. T. Oladiji, thanked the University Research Development and In- House Training Administration under the leadership of the Vice- (CREDIT). Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), for

The Deputy Vice- Chancellor, who represented identifying the need for the training of new staff members the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali and providing the necessary resources required to (OON), on the occasion, said, “Open your heart. Show facilitate the training.and demonstrate interest in what you will be taught. Go Prof. Oladiji said, "The University of Ilorin makes home and revise what you are taught and assimilate provision for training and retraining yearly in line with p r o p e r l y b e f o r e t h e f o l l o w i n g d a y . " best practices worldwide. In the last one year, many staff While appreciating the Director of CREDIT for of the University have benefitted from at least one form of the job excellently done, Prof. Olatunji said that the training. It is, therefore, not surprising that the University University would continue to support the Centre, as its has been consistently rated as one of the topmost work has proved to be effective and rewarding. Universities in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa."

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor pointed out that the

Don't let us down, Olatunji tells new technologistsBy Mustafa Abubakar

Dept honours Carnegie fellowBy Mustafa Abubakar

he Department of Library and Information encourage you (honouree) to continue in this way so that Sciences in the, Faculty of Communication and you can continue to be an academic celebrity”.Information Sciences (CIS), University of Ilorin, Earlier, the Head of the Department of Library T

has held a send-off party in honour of a Carnegie Fellow, and Information Sciences, Dr. A.O. Issa, who appreciated Prof. I. S. Y. Ajiferuke, who served at the Department. Prof. Ajiferuke for accepting to come to the University,

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the said that the honouree on arrival hit the ground running University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), who was and has contributed immensely to the success story of the represented by the Director, Centre for International Postgraduate scholars in the Department.Education (CIE), Prof. M.O. Ibrahim, said that the In his response, Prof. Ajiferuke, said that his University is very happy with the fellow that brought coming to the University is a win-win situation and not him to the University and would want the link to just a one-way-win situation, adding that it is a plus for continue, adding that the University of Ilorin is keen on scholars from any university to come to the University of its internationalization drive. Ilorin.

In their separate remarks, staff , colleagues and The Carnegie scholar, who disclosed that he friends of the Library and Information Sciences enjoyed his stay in the University, added, “I am very Department present at the event, eulogized the virtues of happy that people appreciated what I have done and I also the honouree, who within 90 days of his stay, had appreciated what I have got. I thank the Vice-Chancellor contributed immensely to the academic growth of the of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali and his University of Ilorin as a whole. management team, the Librarian in particular, Dr. J.O.

Dr. (Mrs.) A.O. Idowu described the honouree as Omoniyi, the Dean of the Faculty, the Head of the accommodating, patient and unassuming, adding that he Department of Library and Information Sciences, and goes about his affairs in a gentle way. She however other staff and students of the University for their reminded the honouree that the University of Ilorin is a accommodation and hospitality”.good University, where you do not say good bye but “you Also present at the event were the University are always welcome back”. Librarian, Dr. J. O. Omoniyi, the Dean of the Faculty of

In his remarks, the Chairman , Unilorin Bulletin Communication and Information Services, Prof. J.S. Editorial Board , Dr. L.A. Azeez, commended the Sadiku; the former Dean of the Faculty, Prof. L.O. Aina; honouree's hard work, adding,“I don't know how the Heads of the Departments of Telecommunications and someone can spend 90 days in a place and within the Mass-Communication, staff of the Department of Library short time became more popular than many he met on and Information Sciences, as well as staff and friends of grand. I think it is about the innate quality he has. I the Department.



Unilorin BulletinMMATTERS

ONEYApril 20, 2015

SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE th PERIOD 9 April to 16th, April2015

SignedA.S. YUSUF, FCABursar

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RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Transcript

83,000.00

Change of Course Form

1,010,000.00

Order of Proceeding

10,100.00

Staff I D Card

2,000.00

Fitness Centre

1,000.00

Scroll

6,050.00

Contractor Registration

3,000.00

Late Screening

6,000.00

Over Payment

2,000.00

Rent On Unilorin Property (UPMB)

125,700.00

Academic Gown

6,750.00

T-Shirt

2,700.00

Students I D Cards

9,000.00

PC Tablets

51,000.00

Clinic Registration

8,000.00

Total Receipts for the Period

1,326,300.00

PAYMENTS:

PAYMENT TO SUPPLIERS:

Loat Nig Ltd Construction Of Road To Researcher`s Accommodation Cert 01

10,916,591.28

Tangent Construction Ltd Construction Of NLNG Engineering Research Centre

15,321,460.81

Darikas Global Serv Ltd Supply Of Equipment For Biomedical Engineering Cert 01

15,568,494.78

Alkab Nig Ltd Construction Of Faculty Science, Phase Iv Cert 01

35,669,170.76

Alkab Nig Ltd Construction Of Faculty Science, Phase V Cert 01

35,153,990.56

Febab Nig Ltd Construction Of Stimulation Centre For Obstetrics & Pediatrics

4,593,209.47

Archtik Consultants Consultancy Services On Proposed Construction & Furnishing Of

Lecture Theatre

48,307,568.70

Feminat Concept Ltd 30% Payment For Supply Of Teaching & Research Equipment For

Chemical Engineering

13,503,052.23

Nobel Power Nig Ltd Construction Of Dedicated Feeder From Ganmo Transmission Station

Unilorin Cert 02

28,748,028.66

Idreday Global Services Supply OF Furniture & Other Items To Pro-Chancellor`S

Lodge

6,563,471.25

Fasman Nig Enterprise Installation Of A/C & Burglary Device To Unilorin Business School Computer Room

384,220.50

Arnal Int`L Nig Ltd Servicing Of Block3 Generator Set

226,800.00

Arnal Int`L Nig Ltd Servicing Of School Preliminary Studies Generator Set

34,062.00

Nanet Hotels Limited Hotel Expenses

171,950.00

Index Engr Consult Ltd Consultancy Fee For Structural Engineering Consultants Services,

Faculty

Of Science Phase1

2,650,568.61

Index Engr Consult Ltd

Consultancy Fee For Structural Engineering Consultants Services ,Fac Of Science Phase1

2,651,930.77

ALKAB NIG LTD Supply Of Furniture For Lecturer`S Office Cert 01

32,098,540.37

Niger Conultant Architects Pre-Contract Consultancy Fee For Construction Of Faculty

Of

Science Complex Phase Iv

5,200,502.16

Exson Nig Ltd Renovation Of Two Lecture Hall For Unilorin Business School Cert 02

7,953,889.86

Niger Consultant Architecet Consultancy Fee For The Construction Of Fac Of Science

Complex Phase V

5,197,777.60

Ajay Engineers Ltd Stage1&2 Mech &Electrical Consultancy Fee For Construction Of

Faculty Of Science

3,672,299.19

Ajay Engineers Ltd Stage1&2 Mech &Electrical Consultancy Fee For Construction Of

Faculty Of Science

3,674,160.17

F I R S 5% WHT&5% VAT From Straight Forth Energy LTD

6,541,890.00

OTHER PAYMENTS:

Various i .e DTA, Imprest, Refund e.t.c

13,749,291.00

Purchase Advance

Various

7,768,125.85

Total Payments for the Period

306,321,046.58



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S/N. Name Office/Unit/Department/Faculty Date of Birth 1. Olowoleni, Folaranmi M. Dean's Office-Postgraduate School 19th

April 2.

Agbede, Olubunmi O.

Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

20th

April

3.

Abdul-Salam, Hashir A.

Religions

20th

April

4.

Garuba, Iyanda

Security Division

20th

April

5.

Raufu, Sherifat T.

Health Services

20th

April

6.

Adedimeji, Jelilat B.

Directorate of Corporate Affairs

20th

April

7.

Ajayi, Yekini A .

Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

21st

April

8.

Saidu, Mohammed S.

Vice-Chancellor's Office

21st

April

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Adewoyin, Kabir A.

Directorate of Human Resources

21st

April

10.

Oyedipe, Emmanuel O.

Veterinary Theriogenology and Production

23rd

April

11.

Ibitoye, Olusegun M.

Bursary

23rd

April

12.

Bodunde, Charles A.

English

24th

April

13.

Okunlola, Funmilayo V.

Student Affairs

24th

April

14.

Bolarinwa, Oladimeji A.

Health Information Management

24th

April

15.

Raji, Monsurat O.

Centre For Research Development and In -House Training

24th

April

16.

Owolabi, Abdulhakeem A.

Legal Services Unit

25th

April

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURTChoba, Nigeria

Appointment of Vice-ChancellorInternal and External Advertisement

The post of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt accelerated pace of development of the University even will become vacant in July 2015. In keeping with the Universities

under financial and other challenging constraints;(Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 as amended by h. Be a person with good grasp of Information and Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act No. 1 of

2007, the Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt communication technology skills and appreciates its wishes to initiate the process of filling the vacancy. significance in the contemporary knowledge Industry;Interested applicants are kindly requested to note the following

i. Be a person of probity and Integrity;Information about the University.j. Be someone who appreciates, respects and promotes merit THE UNIVERSITY

The University is located in Choba in Obio/Akpor Local without fear or favour even under pressure;Government area of Rivers State, about 30 (thirty) Kilometers from k. Enjoy excellent physical and mental health.Port Harcourt Metropolis. CONDITIONS OF SERVICEThe Institution was one of the seven Universities and University The remuneration and other conditions of service are as Colleges established by the Federal Military Government of Nigeria applicable to the post of a Vice-Chancellor in all Federal in 1975. Its establishment was the culmination of a long and sustained Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to demand for a University in Port Harcourt prior to and following the time by Government/the Governing Council of the University.Report of the Ashby Commission in 1960 which recommended the METHOD OF APPLICATIONestablishment of an Institute of Technology in Port Harcourt. This Interested candidates who meet the conditions for the post as yearning was actualized in early 1975 when the Federal Military indicated herewith are required to apply and comply with the Government announced the establishment of seven new Conventional following instructions:Universities and University College, including the University College

a. Each application should be made in 30 copies, including of Port Harcourt on October 1, 1977, the Federal Military Government detailed Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated by the granted full University status to the University College of Port

Harcourt which is now known as the University of Port Harcourt. candidate;REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

b. Each Curriculum Vitae must include the names and The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive, Financial and

addresses of three referees. Each applicant should request Academic Officer of the University and the Chairman of many each of his/her referees to forward direct to the Registrar, a statutory bodies. He is also a member of the Governing Council,

responsible to Council in matters of Policy Implementation in the Confidential Report in properly sealed envelope marked areas of finance, property/facilities, general administration and good

“Referee Report” with the name of the candidate at the top governance of the University. The candidate for the post of Vice-

left hand corner of the envelope;Chancellor is required to possess a good University education and should be a proven, experienced and successful manager of human c. All applications should be submitted under confidential and material resources. cover and addressed to:Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to:

The Registrar & Secretary to Council a. Be not more than 65 years as at the date of assumption of

University of Port Harcourtduty.

P.M.B. 5323b. Be a highly distinguished academic of the rank of Professor

Port Harcourtwith ability to provide academic leadership. The candidate

Rivers State.must have been in the academic environment at the tertiary

d. In the case of a candidate identified and nominated by the level for, at least, fifteen years, not less than ten of which

“Search Team”, each application must be accompanied by a must be as Professor.

letter of consent duly signed by the candidate.c. Be a scholar who is well-rooted in the finest academic

e. T h e s e a l e d E n v e l o p e s c o n t a i n i n g t h e tradition;

applications/nominations should be marked “Vice-d. Have a high reputation and be able to command the respect

Chancellor” at the top left hand corner and forwarded in time of national and International academic communities through

to reach the Registrar, not later than six weeks from the date his/her track record;

of this publication. e. Provide administrative leadership to a well-informed and CLOSING DATE

tharticulated local academic community; The closing date for the submission of application is April 30 , 2015f. Possess the ability to sustain harmony between Signedadministration, staff and students on the one hand and MATILDA NNODIM (MRS.)

between the University and the host communities on the Registrarother; and Secretary to the Governing Council

www.uniport.edu.ngg. Be a person with initiative and vision for sustaining the

April 20, 2015




NOTICE

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ØThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board plan see things happen and wonder.has disclosed that the University of Ilorin has the (''Leading is planning”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, highest number of admission seekers in the 2015 April 14, 2015, p.30)Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination with ØThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, a total number of 107,488 applicants. Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has appealed to the (''2015 UTME: 11 most sought after Universities incoming administration to give more priority to in Nigeria”, National Pilot, Monday, April 13, the welfare of teachers at all levels of education in 2015, p.18) the country.

rd (''Ambali Sets Agenda for Buhari”, The Union, ØThe University of Ilorin is hosting the 3 Wednesday, April 15, 2015, p.9; See also, International Conference of the six collaborating ''Unilorin VC tasks president-elect on education”, African Universities (U6), between September 6 The Herald, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, p.8)and September 10, 2015.

ØThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, (''South Africa, Ghana, Kenya varsities for U6 Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has described the Conference in Unilorin', National Pilot, Monday, death of the pioneer head of the institution, Prof. April 13, 2015, p.18)Tekena Tamuno, as a great loss to the University ØWhile speaking at a public lecture organised by and the entire Nigerian academic community.the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim (''Unilorin VC eulogises Tamuno'', Nigerian Graduates Association(UNIFEMGA), the Tribune, Thursday, April 16, 2015, p.43; See also, immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University ''Ambali mourns Unilorin pioneer head, of Ilorin, who is also the Secretary General, Tamuno'', National Pilot, Thursday, April 16, Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, 2015, p.8; ''Unilorin mourns pioneer head Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has described the incessant Tamuno'', The Nation, Thursday, April 16, 2015, ethno-religious crises in the country as the bane of p.6; ''Ambali mours Tamuno, Unilorin's pioneer national development.head'', The Herald, Friday, April 17, 2015, (''Experts canvass new chapter in appointment of p.8;''UNILORIN VC mourns Tamuno'', Daily Vice-Chancellors”, The Punch, Tuesday, April Times, Thursday, April 16, 2015, p.23; 14, 2015, p.41; See also, ''For the Sake of ''UNILORIN VC mourns Tamuno'', Peoples Nigeria's Tertiary Education”, Thisday, Sunday, Daily, Thursday, April 16, 2015, p.23; April 12, 2015, p.67)''UNILORIN VC mourns Tamuno'', Leadership, ØAli Toyin Abdul of the University of Ilorin, has Thursday, April 16, 2015, p.7)written on the recent annual lecture organised by

ØA photograph of the Vice-Chancellor, University the Faculty of Law of the institution in honour of of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the Deputy Hon. Justice Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi.Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. (''Legal practitioners make case for women Yisa Fakunle, the Makama of Ilorin, Alhaji liberation”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, April 14, Ibrahim Oniye and other dignitaries at the fidau 2015, p.27)prayers of late Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Adebayo ØIn a newspaper interview, the former Head of the Onisesin, has been published.Department of Political Science at the University (National Pilot, Thursday, April 16, 2015, p.5)of Ilorin, Dr. Aremu Fatai Ayinde, has commented

ØThe best graduating student from the College of on the low turnout of voters at the just concluded Health Sciences of the University of Ilorin, Miss governorship and state Assembly election. Akera Ganiyat has received seven different (''Voters'' Turnout at Election has Always Been awards during the induction ceremony recently Low, Nigeria not an Exception-Aremu Fatai”, held in the institution.Kwara Arise, Tuesday, April 14, 2015, pp.10-11) (''UNILORIN best medical graduate receives ØIn a newspaper article, Prof. Hassan Saliu of the seven awards'', Daily Trust, Thursday, April 16, Department of Political Science, University of 2015, p.60)Ilorin, has highlighted some of the primary

ØIn his column, “RENAISSANCE”, the Director responsibilities of a political scientist in Nigeria.of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies,

(''In Defence of Nigerian Political Scientists'', University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has

Kwara Arise, Tuesday, April 14, 2015, pp.17-18 ) called for the rescue of the Chibok girls and ØIn his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the affirmed the rebuttal of the Jamaatu Nasril Islam

Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, that it did not collect any money from President University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has Jonathan. (''One year of Chibok tear; mystery of interpreted the last letter of the word leadership 'P' shared bribes'', Newswatch Times, Friday, April, as signifying planning, while saying that those 17, 2015, back page)who plan make things happen; those who don't

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April 20, 2015Unilorin BulletinUNIVERSITY of ILORIN

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·The 2nd president of the United States (John Adams) and 3rd president of the United States (Thomas Jefferson) both died within just a few hours apart of each other on the same exact day of July 4th 1826. They are the only two presidents to die on the same day of the same year. It's true!

To download a copy of UNILORIN BULLETIN weekly, visit: . For all correspondences, send your e-mail to [email protected] Editor: Kunle Akogun

www.unilorin.edu.ng UNILORIN PRESS

Within a space of nine days (April 3, 2015 and quite a number of people who came in contact with him. April 11, 2015), the University of Ilorin lost two Indeed, the late Principal Planning Officer at the gems - its pioneer head (Principal), Prof. Tekena Directorate of Academic Planning, was your ideal officer,

Tamuno, and one of its most pleasant staffers, Mr. Ganiyu one of those whose activities at the University of Ilorin Yahaya. Even though the circumstances of the two deaths contributed to the several heights attained by the Better by were quite different, one dying at a relatively ripe age and far institution.the other in his prime, the incidents were both great losses At the fidau prayer held for him at the Onise-Esin to the University community. Mosque, Aloore, Ilorin, the Imam, Alhaji Ibrahim

Prof. Tamuno, who died on April 11, 2015, was Olukodo, who struggled to fight back the welling tears in appointed Principal of the newly established University his eyes, openly confessed to Mr. Yahaya's humility, College, Ilorin by the then military administration of Gen. diligence, commitment and dedication to the service of Olusegun Obasanjo in September 1975. He was barely God and humanity. Even though he was not a “big man”, three months into the assignment of midwifing the new he was honoured, at the fidau, by the teeming crowd of institution, when he was again recalled to the University of sympathizers including the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibadan and appointed Vice-Chancellor. Ambali; his immediate predecessor, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede;

In synch with the well-worn cliché that “it is not the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Service), Prof. how long but how well”, the late Prof. Tamuno made his Yisa Fakunle; the Bursar, Mr. Saka Yusuf; the Director of mark in Ilorin in those three memorable months. Academic Planning, Prof. S. A. Kuranga; the National According to the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, in a President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive condolence message he sent to the widow of the renowned Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdul-Hameed Hadi; several other historian on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. top officials of the University and a multitude of his AbdulGaniyu Ambali, “during this memorable period, colleagues.Prof. T. N. Tamuno contributed significantly to the In an apparent reading of the palpable mood of establishment, development and stability” of Unilorin. The disbelief that was boldly written on the faces of many in the Registrar recalled that the pioneer Principal was “a crowd of sympathizers at the fidau, the Chief Imam of the pleasing, friendly and easy-going person who was loved University of Ilorin Central Mosque, Prof. AbdulGaniyu by all who were privileged to work with him.” Oladosu, who delivered a solemn sermon, described death

Even though, full-blown academic activities didn't as inevitable, saying that no matter how long one lives on commence at the University before Prof. Tamuno left earth, one cannot escape the finality of death.towards the end of 1975, he would be remembered for his Pointing out that nobody can query God on passionate vision and pioneering role in laying a solid whatever He does, the Unilorin Chief Imam said that the foundation for the University of Ilorin upon which Almighty had “completed our destiny 40 years before we generations of Vice-Chancellors after him are proudly were created”. He, therefore, counseled, “If we have cause building. Indeed, the pre-eminent status this University is to smile, we should not be over joyous, and when we are in enjoying today in the comity of universities in Nigeria and a state of grief, we should have the conviction that there Africa in general could be justifiably traced to the late Prof. will be light at the end of the tunnel.”Tamuno's foresight and dedication to duty. One lesson that I took away from the life and times

If Prof. Tamuno's death was painful, the demise of of Mr. Yahaya is that “You don't have to necessarily be a Mr. Yahaya on April 3, 2015 was even more so because of political office holder or a “big man” to make a lasting the youthfulness of his age (barely 47) and the suddenness impact on the people. You can positively impact your of its occurrence. The news of Mr. Yahaya's passage was society in your little corner of your workplace”. This almost unbelievable when it circulated early in the much, the late Mr. Yahaya had sufficiently proved.morning of April 4, 2015. A veritable man of the people, May the souls of these great Unilorites rest in Mr. Yahaya used his position to put smiles on the faces of perfect peace.

www.unilorin.edu.ngApril 20, 2015

by Kunle Akogun

For Tekena Tamuno and Ganiyu Yahaya

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