Unilorin Bulletin 22nd April 2013

MONDAY April 22, 2013 VOL. 5 NO. 71

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

www.unilorin.edu.ng

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EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. M. A. Adedimeji (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. L. A. Azeez,Mrs. F. R. Aliyu-Ibrahim, Mrs. R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary)

In This Edition

Adekola delivers 130 Inaugural LectureUnilorin hosts FAMAN national conference13 students to face disciplinary committeeOutgoing Registrar seeks support for successorOpen Ph.D. Thesis DefenceFaculty of Agric. wins inter-vasity quiz contestProvost wants vets in anatomical societiesOyeyemi seeks professional training for varsityadministratorsGrants for Social Science Research Networks

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Unilorin introduces multi-functional ID card soon

By Abdulgaffar Arikewuyo

The University of Ilorin will soon introduce a newmulti-functional, digitised Identification (ID)card for its staff and students.The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof.

AbdulGaniyu Ambali, who disclosed this last Tuesday(April 16, 2013) while answering questions on a

phone-in programme, “Talk to theVC”, said the new mega-card, apart from serving as ameans of identification, would also serve as cash

guarantee card and access control card for someuniversity facilities.

Prof. Ambali said the University would put inplace some security measures such that it is only the cardholders that could have access to the facilities, adding thatthere would also be some POS machines at designatedplaces on the campus to enable members of thecommunity to transact business without cash.

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Adimula tasks FG on space research

For Nigeria to tap fully the benefits of the digitalage, she must explore the use of electromagneticwaves through the technology of the radio as a

means of exploring and controlling her spaceenvironment.

AProfessor of Physics at the University of Ilorin,Isaac Abiodun Adimula, made this known last Thursday

(April 18, 2013) while delivering the 129 InauguralLecture of the University.

In the lecture, entitled “The Mandate: The Radioas an Instrument of Dominion”, Prof.Adimula noted thatthe radio has become one of the most potent instrumentsof terrestrial and space exploration.

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(Contd. on page 4)ERUDITE: Prof. Adimula presenting his

lecture last Thursday

ON AIR:The Vice-Chancellor answering questionson the radio programme last Tuesday

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Some participants at the SIWES workshop with theDVC (RTI), Prof. F. A. Oladele, who represented theVice-Chancellor, and the DVC (Academic), Prof. R.

A. Lawal

A commercial cab driver (right) responding tothe Vice-Chancellor's address during a working

visit to the campus car park last Tuesday

The Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr.Kunle Akogun (right), presenting copies of thenew Programme Schedule of the Unilorin 89.3FM to the Special Assistant to the Kwara StateGovernor on Youths Empowerment, Mr. Saka

Babatunde during his visit to the radio station lastWednesday

Mrs. Olorunleke, representative of ITF AreaManager at the workshop

The Registrar, Mrs. O. Oyeyemi, presenting asouvenir to Commandant, Kwara State Command ofthe Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr.Yerima Gana during his visit to the Vice-Chancellor

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, readingProf. Adimula's citation at the 129th

Inaugural Lecture last Thursday

Prof. and Mrs. Adimula with the VC, PrincipalOfficers of the University and Deans before the

Inaugural Lecture

The Dean of Agriculture, Prof A. Adeloye (left),presenting the trophy won by students of the Faculty

at the recently concluded Inter-varsity Quizcompetition in Ibadan to the Vice-Chancellor


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The Vice-Chancellor said, “The University ofIlorin is trying to embrace the internationalization drivewhereby once you graduate from the University you willfeel comfortable wherever you go. It is one of the bestpractices and it is obtainable internationally. We justcame back from our tour to some foreign universities andwe found out that even to make use of the conveniencesyou have to use control card.”

Prof.Ambali commended members of staff of theUniversity for their dedication and commitment over thelast six months that he assumed office, stating that theyhave demonstrated that they are always ready to servethe system so as to improve it. He said the management isworking tirelessly to ensure that all the goals set areachieved.

Reflecting on the past six months since he becamethe helmsman, the Vice-Chancellor said, “It's beeninteresting and challenging” while also thanking God forhelping keep peace and tranquility in the University.

He said, “Though it has not been easy carryingout the tasks especially with the foundation the foundingfathers have laid, but the journey is worth glorifying Godfor.

“One good thing about the University of Ilorin is thatit has been blessed in the past with very efficient andtransparent leaders and coming on-board means itshouldn't be less.”

Prof. Ambali said he has put all machineries inmotion to ensure that all the best practices put in place inthe University are not lost and as such the achievementsin the University would be sustained.

The Vice-Chancellor said that when he came on

board, he discovered that only about 10 percent ofstudents were having hostel accommodation and as suchhe took it upon himself to sell the idea of investing inhostel accommodation to private developers

He commended members of the Universitycooperative societies for investing in hostelaccommodation, saying that because of the stableacademic calendar and the adequate security measuresput in-place by the management the investors areconvinced their investments are safe.

Only two weeks ago, two property developmentcompanies signed Memoranda of Understanding withthe University management to build about 1,675-roomhostels in the University.

While responding to a question on thetransportation challenges facing students of theUniversity, Prof. Ambali said on assumption of duty,only one of the University vehicles was on the road but amonth after that, with the approval of the Council, themanagement got three additional buses to complementthe one on ground.

He said he had also made submissions toTETfund for an additional bus, stating that by the timethe vehicles are available, the current transportationproblem would be a thing of the past.

The Vice-Chancellor said that for all staff to beefficient, they need training and training, adding thatwith the help and efficiency of the Centre for ResearchDevelopment and In-house Training (CREDIT), theUniversity has been able to provide adequate training forall members of staff and such training opportunities willcontinue.

Ambali hails staff’s dedication, commitment to duty

The 130 Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ilorin holds this Thursday (April 25, 2013) at the UniversityAuditorium, beginning from 5.00p.m. prompt.The lecturer is Prof. FolahanAmaoAdekola of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. The title of the

lecture, which holds under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, is “The Heart ofScience in the Service of Man.”

Members of the University community and the larger public are cordially invited.

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Adekola delivers 130th Inaugural Lecture

The 27thAnnual Conference of the Farm ManagementAssociation of Nigerian (FAMAN) holds at the Universityof IlorinAuditorium from 26th to 29th ofAugust, 2013.

According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the Conference Publicity Committee, Dr. J.Ogunlade,the theme of the Conference is Nigerian Agriculture and Economic Development: The Way Forward”.

The contact e-mail addresses for the Conference are . and“

famanunilorin2013@gmail [email protected].

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Explaining the significant use of the radio inwireless and mobile communications, military purposes,meteorology, maritime communication, globalnavigation and satellite systems among others, theDirector of the Computer Services and InformationTechnology (COMSIT), University of Ilorin, disclosedthat a nation that cannot control its space environmentwill lose out in the information and communicationstechnology age, which is primarily driven by the radio.He stressed that Nigeria as a nation blessed with highlyresourceful manpower, cannot afford to be left behind inthis respect.

He said, “Our quests for the understanding of thisresource can only continue to increase realising theadvantages inherent in the use of radio.”

Citing “the first work in dominion”, which is 'Letthere be light and there was light', the don said, “God inHis sovereignty used the electromagnetic wave (light) toovercome darkness, and ever since man has been usinglight for dominion.”

Prof. Adimula pointed that most radioinfrastructure in the country were based on modelsdeveloped for the temperate regions of the world, addingthat research works carried out by him, and hiscolleagues, provided vital information for the design andmanufacture of appropriate radio infrastructure in thecountry and for the tropics generally.

He contended that “in the future, radio serviceswill determine how we run our lives”, saying that “Today,mobile phones are pointers to how we shall be runningour lives. Few years ago, it took the Concorde (the fastestcommercial aircraft ever made) aircraft about three hoursto travel with tons of books from UK to Nigeria; (buttoday) those same tons of books are carried by radio inoptical fibres in a matter of seconds to our computers ormobile devices.”

While stressing the importance of research, thescholar revealed that in the next few years, pilotlesscommercial aircraft should be available.

He said, “The original motivation for satellitenavigation was for military purposes, but now satellitenavigation is finding many applications in civilian andcommercial uses. Research is at an advanced stage in thisfield, and Nigeria should not be on the side lines; researchin the development stage may appear costly, but the costof a finished work is costlier.”

He tasked members of the University of Ilorincommunity, and the nation as a whole, to rise to the

challenge of the 21 century by taking advantages of theinstalled fibre optic technology in conformity with herexercise of dominion in teaching and research.

Prof. Adimula then tasked the University ofIlorin, “being a foremost University in the country andblessed with highly resourceful manpower” to “makeextra effort in investing in radio and space research”saying that “Space is not an unlimited resource, it isalready getting congested”.

While commending the spirit behind theestablishment of agencies such as National SpaceResearch and Development Agency, (NASRDA) andNigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), thelecturer charged the Federal Government to ensure thatcompetent scientists with proven records are appointedto head the agencies. He said, “The matter of space andradio should be above mere political considerations”.

Stressing the need for a general overhaul of thescience curricula in secondary schools, polytechnics anduniversities, Prof. Adimula said, “A situation wheresomebody will sit in the comfort of his sitting room andprovide generalised curricula for all NigerianUniversities cannot hold in this age if there should beaccelerated match towards growth and development.”

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13 students to face disciplinary committee

Thirteen students from various Faculties of the University of Ilorin have been summoned to appear before the

Students Disciplinary Committee (SDC).

Amemo signed by the SDC Secretary, Mr. OlabisiAdewara, and made available to , indicated

that the students are to appear at the Committee's sitting on Wednesday,April 24, 2013.

The students are: Odiwe Lillian Unoma (10/25OD079, 400L Counsellor Education); Atanda

); Adu Michael Abayomi (11/55EA024, 200L Geology); Akinwale Tunji

Bashir (06/66MF037,400L Political Science); Abdulkareem Ibrahim A. (09/66MC002, 400L Business

Administration); andAdeoti SholaAdeola (11/55EB018, 200LMathematics).

Other are: Olayinka Oluwaseun (10/15CB131, 400L Linguistics and Nigerian Languages); Akaje Ibrahim

(12/25PC019, Science Education); Bamigboye Azeez Lekan (09/66MB039, Accounting and Finance); Uwabujo

Olatuden Kenech (12/66MH216, 100L Sociolgy);Olatunde Tolu (11/66MH163, 200L Sociology); Adesanya

Funmilayo (11/66MF015, 200L Political Science); and Giwa Suliat (11/15CA087, 200L History and International

Studies).

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(07/66MF024, 400L Political Science

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Outgoing Registrar seeks support for successorBy Fatima Abubakre & Margaret Innocent

Open Ph.D. Thesis Defence

Name Department Title Date & Time Venue

Ojebode,

Mojisola Olubunmi

Educational

Management

“Budgetting Systems,

Implementation Strategies

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Effectiveness in Universities

in South West Nigeria”

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The outgoing Registrar of the University of Ilorin,Mrs. Olufolake Oyeyemi, has enjoined membersof staff to cooperate with her successor, Mr.

Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, in moving the Universityforward as he takes over the mantle of leadership onMondayApril 29, 2013.

Speaking with in an extensiveinterview, Mrs. Oyeyemi, who rounds off her two termsof ten years as the Registrar ofthe University on April 28,2013, noted that the Universityof Ilorin has always been luckywith the quality of staff at thehigher rungs of the ladder.

The first female andlongest-serving Registrar of the3 8 y e a r- o l d U n i v e r s i t ydescribed Mr. Obafemi as anexperienced administrator whois well accepted to members ofthe University community.

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S h e e x p r e s s e dconfidence in her successor'sability to manage the staff andguide them successfully assomeone who has served innearly every section in theUniversity.

“I have a stake in thismatter because one cannot besuccessful as a leader if youdon't have a good successor. In the area of performance, Ihave no doubt in my mind that he will deliver. I believehe will make a good successor to me as a person,” Mrs.Oyeyemi said.

Speaking with the experience which she hasgarnered over the years, Mrs. Oyeyemi said as Registrar,Mr. Obafemi has to advise objectively, eschewingsentiments of religion and ethnicity of any sort.

She said, “If you have sentiments of religion andethnicity, you will have problems because the personbecomes inconsistent; but if you are firm, basing your

decisions on the law, regulations and traditions of theUniversity and you have the advantage of history behindyou, you will hardly make any mistake. Sometimes youhave to take very hard decisions that are difficult butnecessary because of the system and you need todemonstrate courage and firmness.

“It is not a question of wickedness. One thing Ienjoy doing in my office is if you come to my officefrowning, I want you to go out smiling; I find a way of

making you smile and easing yourtension before you go even if Ican't do that which you want me todo.”

While revealing that sheenjoyed a robust workingrelationship with the generality ofmembers of staff, Mrs. Oyeyemisaid, “I believe that all staff areimportant. I want to tell my staffthat I love them, how I wish theyknow how much love I have forthem! In areas of welfare, we havetried our best, I have tried my bestand they know; I don't have to givedetails.”

She however stressed thatit is not possible to pleaseeverybody, saying, “You can't buthave a few who don't like yourpolicy because some may say sheis ' an iron lady' because they can'tget what they want. And not

everybody can be satisfied either, because of thetradition or the law of the University. Sometimes, I wantto really do something but because of regulations, Ican't.”

Mrs. Oyeyemi said, “If I come back ten times,under the same circumstances, I will do the same thingsthat I have done now if I have the regulations backing meup. Occasionally, one may look for loopholes to assist ifthat will help the system to grow but it doesn't happen allthe time.”

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Faculty of Agric. wins inter-varsity quiz contestBy Olusegun Mokuolu

The University of Ilorin has continued to provethat its current national and international topratings are no fluke as students from the

institution's Faculty of Agriculture have again provedthe rating agencies right by winning the first positionin the first ever Professor B. Ikotun Annual Inter-Varsity Quiz competition.

The contest held at the University of Ibadan onMarch 28, 2013 with Faculties of Agriculture from 12universities participating.

While presenting the students and the award tothe Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali lastWednesday (April 17, 2013), the Dean of Agriculture,Prof. A. Adeloye, said that the victory attests to thequality of training given to students in the Faculty andthe quality of students and graduates being producedby the University.

The Dean said that the students have beentested and have been found to be good, adding that theUniversity can boast of quality graduates.

He thanked the Vice-Chancellor and PrincipalOfficers for mentoring the students and providing aconducive environment for learning.

In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Ambali, congratulated the students and members ofstaff who have contributed to their success.

Prof. Ambali described the students as worthyexamples of what University of Ilorin stands for andcharged them and other students to ensure theycontinue to portray the University well academically,socially and financially.

“You have demonstrated that what you arelearning here is of national standard with your winningof the award. I urge you to strive towards attaininginternational standard,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

Prof. Ambali stated further that defeating theUniversity of Ibadan on their terrain is a testament tothe progress Unilorin has made in its years ofexistence, describing the award as a great pride to theUniversity.

The Vice-Chancellor tasked the students not tosee the award as a limit to their success but thebeginning of greater things to come, saying, “You haveshown that you are the best Agriculture students in thecountry and that the University of Ilorin is the bestplace to studyAgriculture.”

The students who won the competition for theUniversity are: Babalola Ibrahim; 400 level, AdelajaA. Emannuel; 200 level, Audu Rabiu Omeiza; 500level and Lemo G. Opeyemi, 300 level.

The Provost of the College of Medicine,University of Abuja, Prof. Samuel AbayomiAsala, has called on medical anatomical

societies to consider the incorporation of theirveterinary colleagues to enhance individual andcollective efforts especially in the area of experimentaland clinical anatomy.

Prof. Asala made the suggestion on Thursday

(April 11, 2013) while delivering a lecture at the 12Annual Scientific Conference of the Society ofExperimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeriaorganised by the University of Ilorin chapter.

In the lecture, entitled “Clinical andExperimental Anatomy in Health Care Delivery: Todayand Tomorrow”, the Provost said, “The AnatomicalSocieties should expand their coast and formallyconsider the incorporation of veterinary colleagues as isthe case in South Africa where the Anatomical Societybelongs to Human Anatomists, Veterinary Anatomistsand their Technical staff”.

Welcoming the participants earlier, theChairman Local Organising Committee, Dr. B.U.

Enaibe, commended all members of the Department ofAnatomy for working harmoniously for the success ofthe conference.

“The main theme was carefully pondered uponand chosen because of the fact that the country'shealthcare sector is in dire need of a rejuvenation”.

He however said that advancement in thehealthcare sector cannot be totally achieved except theBasic Medical Scientists partake in fruitfulexperimental studies.

In his opening remarks, the President of theSociety of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists ofNigeria (SECAN), Prof. E. N. Obikili, thanked theauthorities of the University of Ilorin for accepting tohost the conference, adding that it was the first time inthe history of the Society that a city in the Northern partof the country would host the conference.

“I am aware that the University of Ilorin has setmany records in various areas in the academia. I amtherefore not surprised that today you have set anotherrecord in the history of SECAN. Congratulations”, hesaid.

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The Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Mrs.Olufolake O. Oyeyemi, has suggested theprofessionalisation of the administrative cadre

in the university system as a way of reviving thedwindling productivity of the concerned staff.

Mrs. Oyeyemi made this suggestion last Tuesday(April 16, 2013) while delivering the keynote addressduring an in-house training for Registry staff of theUniversity organised by the Centre for Research,Development and In-House Training (CREDIT), underthe Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.AbdulGaniyuAmbali.

The Registrar noted that Nigerian universitiesnow churn out poor-quality graduates that areunemployable, adding that training acquired bygraduates from the universities does not prepare them tobe able to adequately tackle the needs of the country.

She therefore submitted that professionalism isimperative because, according to her, modern universityadministrators must be staff who are versed in their jobs,thorough, competent and exemplary.

Mrs. Oyeyemi stressed that universityadministrators must possess some specialisedknowledge and techniques, which will distinguish themfrom amateurs.

The Registrar stated that “the UniversityAdministrator must be able to assert himself and beready to move in the direction of the wind of changeblowing across the globe and be flexible in theapplication and interpretation of the rules andregulations of the University and be ready to recommendadjustments where necessary.”

She also advised that the 21 centuryadministrators must possess high level communicationskills as an administrative weapon of expression given

that communication is at the core of their mandate.Speaking further, she said that modern-day

administrators must be team players with excellent inter-personal skills, which she noted engender productivityand optimum performance.

In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor, whowas represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Academic), Prof. Bayo Lawal, described the training aspart of education for the Registry staff.

Reminding the Registry staff that education is alife long journey, which starts in the womb and ends inthe tomb, Prof. Lawal exhorted them to continuouslylearn and renew their knowledge.

He noted that the Registry in a knowledge-drivenglobal economy is the driving force of the University andthat administrative staff are crucial to the survival of theUniversity.

He commended the CREDIT for putting togethersuch a training programme and tasked Registry staff toread the Registry Manual.

Earlier in her remarks, the Director, CREDIT,Prof. (Mrs.)A. T. Oladiji, stated that good administratorsare not born but trained, noting that training can onlymake a person better.

Prof. Oladiji described the training as a goodinvestment by the University in line with the Vice-Chancellor's commitment to the training of all staff forefficiency and productivity.

Resource persons at the workshop included Mr.Michael O. Abikoye, Principal Assistant Registrar,National Open University (NOUN), Chief M. O.Ogunniyi, former Registrar, Ekiti State University, Dr.E. O. Sanya, Consultant Physician and Neurologist, andMr. E. D. Obafemi, Registrar-designate of the Universityof Ilorin.

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The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) invites researchers

who want to form partnerships to apply for its grants.

The grants will be given under the Comparative Research Networks programme, which encourages

collaboration between social scientists from different disciplines.

Each team, comprising three to six researchers, will be given grants of up to US$35,000 to conductthree-year projects in fields that include climate change and development, gender and religion.

The deadline for applications is . For more information, interested applicants should visit:May 31, 2013

http://www.codesria.org/spip.php?article1754&lang=en

Centre for Research, Development andIn-House Training (CREDIT)

Grants for Social Science Research Networks

By Olusegun Mokuolu

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 11th to 18th April, 2013

RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Academic Transcript 79,000.00

Scroll 9,850.00

Order of Proceedings 18,950.00

Academic Gown 8,000.00

Staff I.D. Card 600.00

Change of Course 20,000.00

Contractor Registration Form 2,000.00

Clinic Registration 5,000.00

Payslip Printout 350.00

Rent of Buttery Shop 120,000.00

Student I.D. Card/ Lanyard 6,800.00

Miscellaneous 400.00

Fitness Centre 9,000.00

IOE Application Form 2,725,000.00

Add & Drop Form 144,000.00

Remedial Fees 3,042,200.00

Postgraduate Charges 52,600.00

PG General Outstanding Charges 51,100.00

Total Receipts for the Period 6,294,850.00

PAYMENTS

Payment to Contractors/Suppliers:

Djanti Renovation of Tennis Court B 326,697.00,, ,, ,, ,, ,, A 327,707.00

Ola Egbon Ltd Furniture supplied Nursing Department 2,085,440.00

Bliss Centre Catering services 784,000.00Jadey Int’l Ltd Const of Unilorin Moringa 1,609,183.73

Joladia Nig Ltd Const of Lab complex Faculty of Education 3,444,811.46

Ogunjobi I.D. Card Provision of NYSC I.D. Card 392,000.00

Raib Worldwide Ltd Rehabilitation of m/hall at School of Preliminary Studies 6,698,686.31

Jomanet Construction of Fence at Bolorunduro 120,071.70

Melcom M. Nig. Ltd Consultancy services 1,217,339.10

Ajay Engineers ,, ,, 1,337,916.68

Terraglobal Ltd Construction of science complex 2,707,956.15

Unilorin Press Production of student Handbook 323,400.00

Arnal Int’l Ltd Servicing of COHS Generator 109,200.00

Arnal Int’l Ltd ,, ,, Senior Staff Quarters Generator 139,650.00

Wavelength Provision and Installation of CCTV 703,500.00

Alhaji A.A.O. Tijani and sons Construction of Toilet etc. 883,647.10

Hammed Saka & co Legal Fees 300,000.00

FUK Construction Rehabilitation of Laboratory complex 996,981.41

Abis Concept Construction of Fence at Aran Orin 15,195,073.74

Kadis Nig Ltd Rehabilitation of Engineering Workshop 3,558,090.00

Bliss Centre Catering services 52,900.00

Iphonons Solu. Ventures Electronic Conversion of Transcript 4,000,000.00

Bloomers Associates Land Scaping and Beautification. 6,060,333.33

Fopat ,, ,, ,, 1,857,807.41

Rockfield For security use 2,035,000.00

Febab Nig Ltd Construction of Simulation Centre 7,029,880.19

Shaba Yissa & sons Maintenance of Lawn at Dam Site Resort 2,527,800.00

UBB 2013 AAU Subscription 501,000.00

COSMIC Insurance 2013 Insurance 20,000,000.00

Index Engr. Installation of Rubber speed breaker 2,252,628.00

Nanet Hotel Expenses 689,428.88

Stratton ,, ,, 2,500,000.00

Ola Egbon Furniture supplied 235,200.00


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Dr. A. T. Shehu

Mrs. M. A.AbdulraheemMustapha

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2013 Nigerian Associationof Law Teachers Conference(2013 NALT)




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OTHER PAYMENTS:

Purchase Advance 2,764,331.80

Various i.e. Refund, security Related etc. 12,784,843.12

Salary Related i.e Honorarium etc. 173,824.91

Computer Training Centre Website for Centre for Ilorin Studies 50,000.00

Unipetrol Station Reservation for security use 550,000.00

Works Dept Maintenance of Lawn at Senior Staff Quarters 2,850,000.00

Dagbo Ahmed Zakariyah Medical Assistance 100,000.00

Unilorin Guest House Catering Services 1,372,000.00

Admission Screening Screening of Students 718,000.00

Ahmad Shehu A Learned conference overseas 627,613.00

Centre for International Education Air Ticket for Prof. Olupona 998,190.00

Veterinary Pathology Take off Grant 500,000.00

Faculty of Environmental Science Take-off Grant 500,000.00

Unilorin Guest House Catering Services 147,000.00

Various Computerisation of Academic Records 1,636,500.00

Alumni Assocation Sales of Scroll 3,452,300.00

Directorate of Corporate Affairs Advertisements 1,424,668.50

Academic Planning Unit Workshop on Unilorin Academic Portal 322,640.00

Remuneration for CBT Board members 243,750.00

Housing Loan 800,000.00

Directorate of Corporate Affairs Advertisements 515,865.00

Works Department Various 666,100.00

Centre for International Education Office furniture 1,437,000.00

ZOO Unilorin Automatic Access Gate 508,800.00

PPU Interlocking at Auditorium 324,520.00

TEC Work Study 1,596,000.00

Total Payments for the Period 130,067,275.52

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Dr. A. Agunu

Prof. (Mrs.) M. T.Odunola

Department

Pharmacognosy & DrugDevelopment

Pharmaceutical & MedicinalChemistry

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Ag. Head ofDepartment

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Department With Immediate Effect-

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A 100 level Chemistry student at the University ofIlorin, Mr. Sodiq Abdulfatai, has emerged as theoverall winner in a just concluded Qur'anicCompetition in Lagos.('Al-Hujaaj/Markaz Dawah holds 2013 Qur'anicCompetition', , Friday, April 12,2013, p.29)

The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulfatahAhmed, has promised to provide electricitytransformers for the use of students of theUniversity of Ilorin.('Ahmed defies protocol, engages protesters inIlorin', , Monday, April 15, 2013, p.2;See also, 'Protesters run into gov's convoy in Ilorin',

, April 14, 2013, p.61; 'Unilorinstudents protest epileptic power supply',

,April 14, 2013, p.2; 'UNILORINstudents protest erratic power supply', ,Thursday, April 18, 2013, pp.29-30; 'GovernorAbdulfattah promises UNILORIN students stablepower supply', Thursday, April18, 2013,p.14 )The University of Ilorin has invited the generalpublic to its 129 Inaugural Lecture entitled “Themandate: Radio as instrument of Dominion'', to bedelivered by Prof. IsaacAdimula of the Departmentof Physics on Thursday,April 2013.('Inaugural Lecture', Monday,April 15,2013, p.13. See also, , Tuesday, April 16,2013, p.45)While delivering the 128 Inaugural Lecture of theUniversity of Ilorin, Prof. Chioma Nzeh of theDepartment of Zoology has disclosed that Nigerialoses about $60 million annually to illegal fishing inher territorial waters.('Nigeria loses $60m to illegal fishing annually -Don', , same as above, p.14: See also

'Don tasks govt on food security',Monday, April 15, 2013, p.9; 'There

may be no fish in 40 years-Experts',Wednesday, April 17,2013,p.44; 'Over $

1bn lost to illegal fishing in Africa yearly',, Thursday,April 18- Sunday 21 ,2013, p.20)

In an effort to improve the health care service in thestate, the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital hasunveiled its partnership with the Kwara StateDiagonistic Center.('UITH, Kwara Partner on Improved HealthServices', , Monday, April 15,2013, p.69;See also, , Monday, April 15, 2013,p.5)A student of the University of Ilorin, Mr. LukmanAbdulrahman Babatunde, who is currently onadmission at the University of Ilorin TeachingHospital for chronic kidney disease, has appealed towell-meaning Nigerians to come to his aid.('Kidney patient appeals for assistance',

, Wednesday,April 17,2013, p.5)In an effort to address the problem of studentaccommodation in the University of Ilorin, twoestate developers, IBFC Nigeria limited and AlphaMorgan Nigeria limited have expressed interest inbuilding 1,675 rooms for the students.('Unilorin gets additional hostels soon',same as above, p.6)A physician at the Department of Medicine,University of Ilorin, Dr. Fawibe Ademola, hasnoted that tuberculosis is one of the major killerdiseases among women and children in Nigeria.('NGO offers way forward on tuberculosis',

Same as above, p.20)While speaking at the orientation lecture organisedfor new members of staff, the Dean, Faculty ofCommunication and Information Sciences (CIS),Universty of Ilorin, Prof. L.O. Aina, has disclosedthat teaching is the primary responsibility of aUniversity lecturer.('Lecturers tasked on primary assignment',

Wednesday, April 17, 2013,p.18)The Scientific Multipurpose Co-operative SocietyLtd (SMCS), University of Ilorin, has presented acash prize of 10,000 Naira each to 13 students ofthe University.

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In a letter to the editor of a national newspaper, Dr.Pius Abioje of the University of Ilorin has pointedout some actions that will end the Boko Haraminsurgency in the country.('Solution To Boko Haram', , Sunday,April 14, 2013, p.12)Dr. Olatunde Ayodabo of the Department ofEnglish, Kaduna State University, has advisedstudents on how to live a successful live on campus.('Don Lists Guidelines For Successful CampusLife', , Sunday,April 14, 2013, p.19)Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji of English Department,University of Ilorin, has commended the effort ofthe Federal Government on setting up an amnestycommittee, describing it as a right step forward.('Amnesty: What Muslim, Christian clerics say toFG', April 14, 2013, p.39)

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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin,Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that oneof the fundamental agenda of his administration isto sponsor more academic staff of the institution fortheir post-doctoral studies abroad

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4. Oladiji, Temidayo A. Director of CREDIT 27th April

('VC promises more foreign post-doctoral trainingfor staff', , same date, p.19)While delivering the 127 Inaugural Lecture of theUniversity of Ilorin, entitled ''The Invisible Behindand Beyond the Visible'', Prof. Mrs. SylviaMalomo of the Department of Biochemistry hascalled for the increase of science and technologicaleducation funding in the country.('ILORIN/Recipe for Development',magazine, Vol.40, No.15,April 22, 2013, p.37)

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The University of Ilorin Chapter of the AcademicStaff Union of Universities (ASUU), hascongratulated members of the newly reconstitutedGoverning Council of the University.('We'll not go on strike, says UNILORIN ASUU',

Thursday, April 18, 2013,p.53;See also 'UNILORIN calendar', ,Thursday, April 18, 2013, p.9; 'Unilorin ASUUtasks Okonjo on deverlopment', ,Thursday,April 18, 2013,p.40)The National Association of Accounting andFinance Students, University of Ilorin Chapter, is

set to hold its SecondAnnualAward Night.('Association to hold African Night',Thursday,April 18, 2013, p.35)A400 level Law student of the University of Ilorin,Mr. Muhammed Abdullahi, has encouraged thepublic to develop the culture of writing.('Making a case of writing', same asabove, p.35)The immediate past Deputy Vice-ChancellorAcademic of the University of Ilorin, Prof. LukeKolade Ayorinde, was recently conferred withaward of excellence by Cymmy Hall of Fame.('CYMMY HALL OF FAME UNVEILED',

, December, 2012, p.17)The Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,University of Ilorin, Prof. Suleiman Ambali, hasexplained why the study of Veterinary Medicine isvery important.('Why Veterinary Medicine is important - Prof.Ambali', , Thursday, April 18, 2013,p.36)

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Change is the law of life. And those who look only at the past or present arecertain to miss the future. -- John F. Kennedy

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I would wish to know more English grammar.I wish (that) I knew more English grammar.

I searched every nook and cranny for the lost money.Few months ago, our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, assumed office.

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I searched all nooks and crannies for the lost money.

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Did you know?AST FACTS FILE

Bee and honey to the rescue

There is no insect in the entire creation that is as usefulto human beings as the bee. There is also no productthat is as beneficial to man as its honey. If you have

been stung recently by the bee, it is so good for you and ifyou have not been stung, you need to get a sting.Also, if youdon't have honey at home, it is not a good idea; and if youdon't take it often, you are missing something. The reason isnot far-fetched.

The bee is the most important insect to us, thesignificance of which is accentuated by the Qur'an whichnames a whole chapter after it (Chapter 16). As socialinsects that have Queens, workers, carpenters, soldiers, etc.,bees for many years have maintained a sort of city-life thathas inspired many people on social organisation. At anotherplane, the bee is so fascinating that its uniquecommunication system, especially its “tail-wagging dance”in the form of a squared figure eight with a straight middlesection, through which it communicates the source of nectarto its fellow bees, has attracted the attention of manyresearchers starting from the Austrian ethologist, Karl vonFrisch. But that is a different matter for another day.

In terms of their functionality, bees alone pollinateabout 80 per cent of crops and it is not an overstatement thatwithout the bee, we cannot be. This is because bees pollinateour crops, produce honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen, royaljelly, among other useful products. In terms of hard workand diligence, there are lessons to learn from the busy bee.

Of the many uses and products of the bee, the mostimportant is its honey, which is the only food in the worldthat does not expire. If you keep honey for years, it will stillremain good. The honey contains about 80 differentsubstances that are crucial to human nutrition. As FemiAbbas of recently noted, “honey contains all ofthe B-complex minerals like vitamins A, C, D, E and K aswell as trace elements such as magnesium, sulphur,phosphorous, iron, calcium, chlorine, potassium, iodine,sodium, copper and manganese.”

The usefulness of honey cannot be over-emphasised. It is the best medicine for various kinds ofdiseases. If you take honey, you are immunising yourself agreat deal. It is a good antidote for eye and ear diseases.Honey also cures tooth ache, insomnia, staphylococcus,constipation, whitlow and it is excellent for wounds andburns. It can be taken alone and can be taken with otherfoods. It is on record that honey cures 99 ailments andmedical conditions, including obesity, infections, Gingivitis

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(inflamed gums) and tooth decay, fungal infection, eczema,cold, arthritis, acne and cough.

It is the MTN that actually reignited my interest inthe bee and by implication, its honey. Like othersubscribers, I suppose, I received an alert this month on thenew cure for HIV/AIDS and I followed the link to a

report. It was exciting to realise that it has beenfound that the solution to the HIV/AIDS and cancer now liesin the bee, particularly the bee venom.

According to a research report published in thecurrent issue of , we are told, a team ofscientists at the Washington University School of Medicine,USA, “used nanoparticles carrying a toxin found in beevenom to destroy HIV without harming nearby cells.” Oneof the researchers, Dr. Samuel A. Wickline, said, “Beevenom contains a potent toxin called melittin that can pokeholes in the protective envelope that surrounds HIV andother viruses. It has even shown melittin-loadednanoparticles to be effective in killing tumor cells.”

When the newspaper interviewed anapiculturist in Ibadan in its edition of the 4th of this month,the response the man gave collaborated the results of the USresearchers. “The bee sting is very medicinal. A bee keeperwho is stung by a bee every now and then will not complainof any ailment because the bees have taken those thingsaway from you by enhancing your immunity. That is one ofthe best works of the bee venom,” he said. So, it is not a badthing if you are stung by a bee (please note the article)!

Realising the significance of honey, the alwaysforthright authorities of the University startedan Apiary project 10 years ago in partnership with theNational Youth Service Corps. Increased investment in theproject over the years has made the Unilorin bee farm haveabout 100 hives which have the capacity of producing500,000 litres of processed honey per year.

In a country filled with adulterated products, getting theoriginal honey is always hectic. But this is not so for themembers of the University community. “Unilorin Honey” isstrongly recommended as it has been tested and trusted bymany users and customers as original and unadulterated. Itis indeed than those marketed elsewhere to thebest of our knowledge. It is in one's own interest to alwaysuse or take honey and the best honey around here is that ofthe University of Ilorin. It is also in one's interest, seriously,to get stung by the bee occasionally. Won't you ratherreceive a bee sting today?

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