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he Federal Government has appointed the Emir of The Minister for Education, Mallam Ibrahim Katsina, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulmumin Shekarau, who announced the appointment in a press Kabir Usman, the new Chancellor of the statement he issued in Abuja, disclosed that 37 new

University of Ilorin. He takes over from the Dein of Agbor, Chancellors were also appointed for 37 other Federal His Royal Majesty, Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I, Universities.

who had held the position since March 20, 2006.

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)

SSANU Vice-President (West), Comrade Jimoh, presenting his address at the meeting last Friday

Unilorin’s 5th Chancellor, HRH Alhaji Kabir Usman

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FG names Emir of Katsina Unilorin's new Chancellor

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he management of the University of Ilorin has been commended for not giving the unions in the University any reason to embark on industrial action.The Vice-President (West) of the Senior Staff

Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Comrade Alfred I. Jimoh, gave this commendation last Friday (May 8,

st2015), while speaking at the 51 quarterly meeting of the Western Zone of the Union held at the University of Ilorin Auditorium.

Comrade Jimoh noted that strike is a part of the strategies of the Union but stressed that it is not the only option. He added that the Union is not always eager to embark on strike.

The SSANU leader also commended the Unilorin Branch of the Union for its developmental strides and cordial relationship with the University management. He affirmed that the Unilorin Branch of SSANU is very active contrary to insinuations that the Union is dead.

Why Unilorin workers don't go on strike -- SSANUBy Olusegun Mokuolu

Man O' War appoints Ambali Grand Commander p.3New Unilorin NASU exco assures management of cooperation p.4NCS President commends Unilorin’s research quality p.5Sheffield varsity don delivers CIE Public Lecture p.5Lead to the last letter, Adedimeji urges student leaders p.6Life Sciences wins 2015 Inter-Faculty Quiz Competition p.6Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8Town & Gown: Legally the best! p.12

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PHOTO

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor

(MS), Prof. Y. Fakunle,

addressing participants at the

51st quarterly meeting of the

Western Zone of SSANU at the

Auditorium last Friday

Unilorin Branch Chairman of SSANU, Comrade M. Alfanla,

addressing participants at the 51st quarterly meeting of the Western Zone of SSANU last

Friday

Participants at the 51st quarterly

meeting of the Western

Zone of SSANU singing

solidarity song during the meeting last Friday

Officers of the Western Zone of SSANU with senior officials of the University of Ilorin after the 51st quarterly meeting of the Union at the University Auditorium last Friday

The Dean of Life Sciences, Prof. Alhassan Sani (left), presenting the third prize award to the representative of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology after the Inter-Faculty Quiz Competition

last Wednesday

Unilorin Man O' War Commander, Misbaudeen Adesanya (standing), briefing the Vice-Chancellor and his management team during the Man O' War

officers' visit to the Vice-Chancellor recently

The President of Unilorin

Students' Union, Mr. Yaqub

Ishowo (left), presenting an Award to the

DVC (RTI) at the 3rd edition of the Students’ Union

Leadership Summit last

Monday

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Among the other new Chancellors are: the Emir University of Jos and the Ooni of Ife, HRH Oba of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II, University of Nigeria, Gambari, University of Agriculture, Markudi, Benue Nsukka. State; the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji (Dr) The Minister directed all Vice-Chancellors to get Sa'ad Abubakar, University of Ibadan; the Attah of Igala, in touch with their new Chancellors to arrange for their HRM, Michael Idakwo, Ameh Oboni II, Federal appropriate investiture at a convenient time. University, Oye-Ekiti, EkitiState; and the Shehu of The First Class Katsina royal father, who was Bornu, HRH Mustapha Umar El-Kanemi, University of born in 1951, is the fifth Chancellor of the University of Lagos. Ilorin since its inception about 40 years ago.

Also appointed were: the Emir of Fika, HRH Dr. The four previous Chancellors of the University Muhammadu Abba Ibn Idris, Federal University, Lokoja; were: the Emir of Bedde, HRH Umar Sulaiman, (1978-the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji (Dr.) Shehu Idris, Federal 1981); the AkuUka of Wukari, HRH K.S.A. MasaIbi II, University of Technology, Minna; the Oba of Lagos, (1981-2000); the Amayanabo of Nembe, Justice HRH, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, University of Sokoto; the Ambrose Allagoa, (2000-2006) and the Dein of Agbor Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, Kingdom, HRH Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State; and (2006-2015).the Amanayabo of Twon Brass, HRM King Alfred Papa Alhaji Usman was previously the Chancellor of Prieye Diette Spiff, Bayero University, Kano. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. He was

thAlso included are: the Alafin, of Oyo, Oba Lamidi turbaned the 50 Emir of Katsina on July 5, 2008, Adeyemi III, University of Maidugur); Gbong Gwon Jos, succeeding his father, the late Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir

thHRM, Da-Jacob Gyang Buba, Nnamdi Azikwe Usman, the 49 Emir of Katsina, who died on March 8, University, Awka, Anambra State; the Olowo of Owo, 2008.Oba (Dr.) Victor Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III,

Unilorin, 37 other federal varsities get new chancellors

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, peace and orderliness on campus.Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has been He said, “We appreciate your visit. It was a appointed the Grand Commander of all surprise to everyone. It was a honour to receive your

paramilitary groups on the University campus. message through the Dean, Students' Affairs”.Disclosing this when he led a group of officers of In his response, the Vice-Chancellor expressed

the Unilorin Man O' War on a visit to the Vice-Chancellor the University's delight and support for what the penultimate Thursday (April 30, 2015), the Commander organisation is doing, saying, “My visit to you afforded in Chief of the Unilorin Man O' War, Adesanya me the opportunity to see how you are spending your Misbaudeen, said that Prof. Ambali would be decorated spare time. I admire your courage and what you are with the new title at a colourful ceremony later in the doing. It prepares you for the challenge you will face in month. the future. Our graduates are doing well and this extra

The Commander in Chief, who disclosed that the mile you have taken means that you will do very well”.Unilorin Man O' War was established in 1985, pointed out Prof. Ambali cited the examples of Unilorin that “ graduates doing well in various sectors of the nation's

economy, noting that Unilorin graduates always stand out. “We have prepared you to have an open mind and be ready to face challenges. It is a great opportunity to receive you here. We are confident you will be occupying great positions in the future. We shall

Mr. Misbaudeen, who is a 400 Level student of continue to support you”, he assured the Man O' War.the University, thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his Other members of the Unilorin Man O' War that earlier visit to the Man O' War Bay and also for the visited the Vice-Chancellor were: Abubakar Kareem, donation he made to the organisation. He maintained that Ogunmodede Sesan, Shittu Mubarak, Babawale the Unilorin Man O' War works with the University Blessing, Oyebanji Olufemi Isaac, Shonibare Security Unit and the Students' Affairs Unit to maintain Oluwatoyin Seun and Sodiq Jamiu.

Man O' War is a youth organization saddled with the responsibility of raising better citizens and leaders through the citizenship and leadership training centre. H e said that it is also an organization where youths discover their potential thereby contributing positively to the society.”

Man O' War appoints Ambali Grand CommanderBy Olusegun Mokuolu

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The newly elected Chairman of the University of said.Ilorin Branch of the Non-Academic Staff Union Clearing the air on the management's suggestion of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU), to NASU to adopt the e-voting system that has been

Comrade (Mrs.) Olabisi Fadeke Adesina, has assured the institutionalised in the University for their election, Prof. University management of the Union's cooperation at all Ambali said, “The management wanted to show the times. whole world that we are the first in all ramifications by

Comrade Adesina gave the assurance penultimate conducting election electronically. We are putting to test Thursday (April 30, 2015) when she led members of the things that will take the country to greater heights”.new Unilorin NASU Executive Committee on a courtesy He stated that Unilorin students are given priority visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali attention in the country when it comes to employment. (OON), in his office. This the Vice-Chancellor attributed to the collective

The first female to lead a staff Union in the effort of staff in the University. He called for more University said, “NASU is a partner in progress with the understanding between the Union and the management, administration. So, please take us as your children and we counselling them to watch what they say as it might affect assure you that we will be obedient children”, she the people around them.opined.Comrade Adeshina further told the Vice- The Vice-Chancellor submitted that he was very Chancellor, “You know what is due to your children, do comfortable with the address of the NASU Chairman, not delay what is good to us. We promise to work with you saying, “I want all of us to have the same focus and and we are not going to promise people what we cannot

sacrifice for the continuous greatness of the University. do, but we plead for you to give us listening ears.”

Assuring all workers' unions on campus that he Explaining the rejection of the electronic voting

won't hide anything from them, Prof. Ambali said, system proposal by members of the Union, Comrade

“Leadership is responsibility and we shall always carry Adesina said this was because it was too close to the

you along”.election.

The Vice-Chancellor pleaded for the In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.

understanding of the Unions, saying, “Let us know if Ambali, congratulated the new NASU Chairman and

there are issues that require our attention. We are here for members of her Executive Committee for the successful

you and your members. We are here for the students and election. “We understand you and what you went through

staff and we will carry you along. We require your few hours before your election”, the Vice-Chancellor

understanding and I want you to enjoy your job”.

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VC hails Unilorin SSANU’s constructive unionism

New Unilorin NASU exco assures management of cooperationBy Olusegun Mokuolu

Comrade Jimoh explained that it was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. management that has not allowed the Union to embark Y. M. Fakunle, described the meeting as a good on strike by always responding promptly to the demands opportunity to move SSANU forward.of the Union. He called on the Vice-Chancellor to He said, “What is admirable about SSANU is that continue to see to the welfare of the University workers. it is not adversarial as it strongly believes in constructive “You must make your staff happy to continue to be better and peaceful engagements. This is a good philosophy as by far”, he said. unions and university managements are supposed to be

The trade unionist made case for the payment of partners in progress”.the earned allowances, reminding the management that In his welcome address, the Unilorin SSANU the Federal Government had directed each university to Chairman, Comrade M. A. Alfanla, said that the pay the earned allowances from their respective IGR. He assembly was a vital stratum of the union, explaining that advised that the earlier the universities start the issues at various branches are first discussed at the Zonal implementation, the better. level after which they are tabled at the National level.

In his address, “Good Opportunity”, the Vice- Comrade Alfanla described the relationship Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), stated between the University and the union as cordial. He that when the history of labour struggles in Nigeria is praised the University for sponsoring members of the documented, the role of SSANU would occupy a vintage Union to conferences and also for promotion, position due to the quality of leadership the union has conversion, appointment, staff welfare and review of the been blessed with over the years. Conditions of Service.

The Vice-Chancellor, who spoke through the

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The President of the Nigeria Computer Society Technology Directorate (COMSIT), Prof. M. I. Ahmed, (NCS), Prof David O. Adewunmi, has noted that there cannot be true development without commended the University of Ilorin for Information and Information Technology.

promoting high quality research that is relevant to the Prof. Ambali said, “It is impossible to witness needs of the community and industries in Nigeria in social and economic growth in the emerging information particular and humanity in general. age without discovering relevant technology that can be

Prof. Adewunmi gave this commendation last used to derive economic value from the abundant Wednesday (May 6, 2015) while giving his Welcome information”.Address at a Research and Development Workshop Noting that the pursuit of the World Summit on organised by the NCS at the University of Ilorin. Information Society (WSIS) is to achieve an all-inclusive

While appreciating the University administration information society on the platform of ICT as a means of for supporting the NCS, Prof. Adewunmi said, “Without achieving major global development goals, the Vice-mincing words, we appreciate the management of Chancellor said, “it has been globally revealed that highly University of Ilorin, especially the Vice-Chancellor, Prof developed ICT is a sine-qua-non for attainment and AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), for his wonderful support sustenance of global relevance of every nation”. in making this event a reality”. He commended the leadership initiative of the

The NCS President, who was represented at the NCS in creating an enabling environment for researchers occasion by his Vice-President, Prof. G.A. Aderounmu, and experts in ICT to be more productive and therefore listed the objectives of the Society to include: promotion urged participants to make good use of the opportunity. of Information Technology education and training; In his own address on the occasion, the Dean, encouragement of Information Technology research and Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, development, fostering integrity and professionalism in University of Ilorin, Prof J.S. Sadiku, recalled the rapid the practice of computing; promotion and protection of changes computer has brought to all spheres of our lives, members' professional interests and advising members, stressing that nobody can do any meaningful research governments and other authorities as well as the general without the use of Information Technology tools. public on national and international policy matters Prof. Sadiku said, “It is in realisation of this that affecting the computer industry and its professionals. the University, in 2012, formulated a research policy to

While welcoming participants to the Workshop, ensure that an agreed framework exists for researches in the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. the university”, adding that the workshop was coming at AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), who was represented by the right time so that people can become more aware of the Director, Computer Services and Information the extent of research.

NCS President commends research Unilorin’s quality By Yinka Ademuyiwa

The Special Public Lecture organised by the Unilorin Bulletin, Dr. Ezepue will also deliver another Centre for International Education (CIE), lecture on Thursday (May 14, 2015), entitled University of Ilorin, will hold this Tuesday (May “International Education in Higher Institutions:

th12, 2015) at the Main Auditorium by 10.00a.m. Prospects and Challenges”, to mark the 6 International The Public Lecture, entitled “Higher Education Students' Day Celebration.

Research-Teaching Excellence, Engaged Scholarship The statement added that the Vice-Chancellor of and High-Impact Socio-Economic Development”, will the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali be delivered by Dr. Patrick Oseloka Ezepue of Sheffield (OON), will be the Chief Host while the Director, Centre Hallam University, United Kingdom. for International Education (CIE), Prof. Mohammed O.

According to a statement made available to Ibrahim, will be the Host.

Sheffield varsity don delivers CIE Public Lecture

Board of SurveyDisposal of Unserviceable and Scrap Items

thThis is to inform members of staff of the University of Date: Thursday 14 May, 2015Ilorin and the general public that the Board of Survey Time: 10.00am Promptwill dispose some unserviceable and scrap items at the SignedPostgraduate School, Institute of Education and O.A. DopamuElectrical Unit (Works Department). Secretary

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he Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, always show interest in events such as quiz, debates and has won the 2015 Inter-Faculty Quiz other intellectual competitions in order to develop their Competition. knowledge, widen their horizon and interact with their TAt the grand finale of the Quiz competition, held colleagues.

last Wednesday (May 6, 2015), the University Quiz The Vice-Chancellor urged the University's Quiz Master, Dr. R.O. Arise, who is also the Ag. Head of the Organising Committee to prove that the University is Department of Biochemistry, announced that the Faculty truly better by far at the national competition, as he noted of Life Sciences team had a total score of 610 points to that the upset of the Faculty of Agriculture's winning beat the Faculty of Agriculture team, which could only streak over the years is a welcome development in the muster 285 points, to the second position. The Faculty of spirit of the change mantra that has pervaded the nation's Agriculture team was the defending champion and it had socio-political landscape.won the competition for three consecutive years. In his own remarks, the Dean of Student Affairs,

The winning team of the Faculty of Life Sciences Prof. A. O. Omotesho, noted that the event was one of the comprised Oladele Olaide of the Department of finals of three extra-curricular activities, which reached Microbiology, Lawal Idris of the Department of Plant its zenith that evening and disclosed that the other events Biology and Adejumo Lukman of the Department of were the Unilorin Got Talent competition and the football Zoology. competition finals.

While speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor The well-attended event featured presentation of of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu, Ambali, cash prizes, plaques and certificates to the three teams who was represented by the Director of Academic that stood out among the 15 Faculties in the University, Planning, Prof. S. A. Kuranga, appreciated the efforts of and to members of the audience who correctly answered the Organising Committee and advised students to questions which the competing teams could not answer.

Lead to the last letter, Adedimeji urges student leadersBy Mustafa Abubakar

The new leaders of the Association of Students of to take their inauguration oath seriously and contribute to Peace and Strategic Studies (ASPASS), the uplift of the Centre by doing their best within the University of Ilorin, have been advised to lead to limited time of their sojourn.

the last letter of leadership and conduct themselves in a Other lecturers at the occasion, Dr Abosede disciplined manner in order to be successful. Babatunde and Dr Shittu Raji also admonished the

The Director of the Centre for Peace and students on hard work, seriousness and devotion to the Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz vision and mission of the Centre and the University Adedimeji, gave this advice last Monday (May 4, 2015) during their studies and afterwards while drawing their during the inauguration of the Executive Council of the attention to how the Association was started a few years association. ago through the efforts of the first President, Sister

According to the Director, who disclosed that the Olagunji, a PhD student of the Centre.ten letters of leadership as an acronym require that the In his acceptance speech, the new President of the student leaders should Love their followers, the Centre Association, Mr. David Oladiji, expressed his gratitude to and University, be Excellent in their studies and the Centre and his colleagues for the confidence they character, and be active in the discharge of their duties, reposed in him and his team. He also promised to make not passive or dormant. the association greater than he met it while regretting the

Dr. Adedimeji noted further that leadership absence of his predecessor.entails being Disciplined, Exemplary, Responsible, Apart from the President, other members of the sacrificial and honest. He also emphasised that as newly inaugurated Executive Council include Abisola leaders, they should have Integrity and take Planning Fayoyiwa (Vice-President), Abel Alao (General seriously, since to fail to plan is to automatically plan to Secretary), Sunday Ibeh (Assistant General Secretary fail. He indicated that he shared the ten points in some and Organizer Bala (Financial Secretary).detail with Nigerians over a period of ten weeks before Others include the Treasurer, Adetola and after the 2015 presidential elections in a national Adenigbagbe; the Social/ Welfare Secretary, Williams newspaper. Ologba; the P.R.O. I, Ayodele Olajumoke and the P.R.O.

Also speaking on the occasion, a former Director II, Fatai Bello. of the Centre, Dr Joseph Fayeye, counseled the students

Life Sciences wins 2015 Inter-Faculty Quiz Competition

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A required for the M.Phil. programme and a thesis pplications are invited from suitably qualified is required for the Ph.D. programme.candidates for admission into various Postgraduate

degree programmes of the University.For information on the comprehensive advertisement for all available postgraduate 1. Ph.D. Degree Programmes are available to programmes, please visit the Unilorin website at: holders of M.A; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.; LL.M; ORM.Comm.H.; and M.P.H degrees, with a

minimum of 60% score in their Master degree programmes.

Application fee for all programmes is N25,000.00 2. Candidates who score between 55 and 59.99 only for applicants within Nigeria or $200 only for percent should apply for admission into the International applicants.Master of Philosophy (M.Phil./Ph.D.) degree

programme. The M.Phil./Ph.D. degree programme is available only to Full-Time

A three-hour qualifying examination for all candidates. It runs for a minimum period of 12 applicants for the Postgraduate Diplomas and calendar months and a maximum period of 24 those seeking admissions into Master degree calendar months. Candidates in this category

thprogrammes, will be held on Saturday, 18 are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. candidature July, 2015, at 8.30a.m. at venues listed in the following a progress assessment report to be comprehensive advertisement mentioned in B made by a Panel of Examiners at the end of the above.second semester of registration.

3. M.A.; M.Ed.; M.Eng.; M.Sc.; M.Com.H., For details on Method of Application, visit the LL.M and M.P.H. Degrees, run for a minimum U n i v e r s i t y o f I l o r i n w e b s i t e : period of 18 calendar months and a maximum http:// and click on the period of 30 calendar months for Full-Time Unilorin Adverts on the home page, or . candidates, OR, a minimum period of 30 Application Forms are to be completed on-line calendar months and a maximum period of 42

thand will close on Tuesday, 30 June 2015. Note calendar months for Part-Time candidates.that the latest date for receipt of supporting 4. All Master Degree Programmes, except

stdocuments is Friday, 31 July 2015. Successful M.Phil., are by course work, in addition to a applicants would be notified by e-mail, using the research project report. M.Phil. and Ph.D. addresses given by them.Degree Programmes are normally by research,

except that relevant course work may be Mr. E. D. Obafemiprescribed, where necessary. A dissertation is

Registrar

B. Details of the Programmes

A. Postgraduate Programmes Offered

C. Application Fees

D. Dates and Venues of Qualifying Examination

E. Method of Application

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

he Association of African Universities (AAU) least 30% from Francophone institutions). Applicants has announced the 2015 Call for Applications for should note that the grants are for training purposes only Graduate Internship from its member and not meant for the completion of theses or T

institutions in good standing. Grant applicants should be dissertations.students pursuing postgraduate degree programmes. The application package should be submitted by Applicants shall commit to undertake an internship Monday 25th May, 2015. programme for a period between twelve (12) and twenty- In te res t ed app l i can t s shou ld p lease v i s i t : four (24 weeks).

Selection of successful applications would be for further information on the grant.based on a quota system revolving around gender (at least 40% of beneficiaries should be females) country (not Signedmore than 10 applicants per country) and language (at Prof. A. T. Oladiji

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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE thPERIOD 30 April, to 7th May ,2015

SignedA.S. YUSUF, FCABursar

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RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Transcript 72,000.00

Scroll 13,000.00

Change of Course Form 45,000.00

Order of Proceeding 23,500.00

Overpayment 14,250.00

Staff I D Card 1,700.00

Housing Loan Form 500.00

Post Graduate School Fees 93,775.00

Sundry Income

7,500.00

Add and Drop Payment

82,140.00

Contractors Registration

1,000.00

Institute Of Education Application Form

1,670,000.00

Remedial Acceptance Charges

50,000.00

Remedial School Charges

8,553,600.00

Undergraduate School Charges

35,000.00

Academic Gown

26,000.00

T-Shirt

17,700.00

Students I D Cards

4,000.00

Staff Salary for the month of April 2015

588,079,903.41

Clinic Registration

6,000.00

Total Receipts for the Period

N

598,796,568.41

PAYMENT :

PAYMENT TO SUPPLIERS:

Intek Engineering Ltd Stage 1&2 Electrical and Mechanical

Consultancy on construction of 4 Labs, Fac of

Pharma Science

1,673,452.52

Alh Jimoh Folorunsho Nig Ltd Construction of Veterinary Teaching

Hospital Cert 01

12,230,882.61

Path Electric Ltd Stage

1&2 Elect. & Mechanical Consultancy on

Construction of 200 Capacity Labs, fac of Agric

1,671,876.34

Rosana Cost Consultants Stage I & II Consultancy Service on

Constr of Library for College of Health Sciences

2,332,872.61

Thos Associates Consultancy fees for stage I&II on Construction of

300 Seaters Lecture Rooms

1,953,084.66

Djanti Nig Ltd Construction of Student Hostel Type B Cert 01

31,617,326.16

JBA Consultants Nig Ltd Consultancy fees for stage I&II on constructio

Of office Block for Depts in fac of Pharmaa. Sci.

2,175,605.04

CIWAT Engineering Consultants Ltd Structural Engineering consultancy

Stage I&II on construct. Of Office block for

depts. Of Pharm.Science

2,281,976.21

Integrated Kab Concept NIG LTD Arcthitectural Consultancy On Construction Of Proposed Library Building

For College Of Health/Sci

4,214,355.71

Rosana Cost Consultants Stage I&Ii Consultancy Fees On

Construction Of Block Of Offices For Fac. Of Pharmaceutical Sci

2,497,052.87

Bisrod Furniture Co.Ltd Supply & Installation Of 652 Classroom Seats /Tables For Faculty Of

Education Complex

9,134,392.50

Ever Phonix Guest House Hotel Expenses

223,818.75

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Co. April 2015 Electricity Consumed At: Permanent Site, Sugar Research ,Unilorin Gra Quarters &

School Of Preliminary Studies

15,675,655.71

Arnal Internation Nig Ltd Servicing Of Noc Generator Set

24,780.00

Thos Associates Renovation Of Vc Chalet Ii

1,951,556.25

OTHER PAYMENT S:

Unilorin, Ilorin April 2015 Staff Salary

588,071,243.02

Unilorin Comsit Directorate Account Automation Of

University Of

Ilorin Bursary Department

23,760,641.45

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

16,144,263.26

Purchase Advances Various

3,226,646.80

The Manager Zenith Bank Plc Disbursement Of 2014/2015 PG Student

Charges as Ways &means to Various

Faculty

PG School, Ilorin Business School, Student Association

61,909,400.00

Total Payments for the Period

N

782,770,882.47

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A traditional ruler in Kwara State, an international Biola Adimula, commended the celebrant for extending evangelist and a host of other notable figures in her widow's mite to the orphans as part of activities the society who are birthday mates of Mrs. marking her birthday, and prayed God to reciprocate the

Christella Modupe Obafemi, the wife of the Registrar, gesture by giving her His grace, mercy and University of Ilorin, joined her other well-wishers last accomplishment of all her wishes and aspirations in life.Tuesday (May 5, 2015) in celebrating her 60th birthday. The Olusin of Isanli-Isin, Oba Solomon Oloyede,

Also celebrated at the well-attended occasion who is a birthday mate of Mrs.Obafemi, commended her were motherless babies who were brought from her decision to celebrate her birthday with orphans, Orphanage Home, to share the moment of joy and describing the decision as “very rewarding”.glamour with her. The husband of the celebrant and Registrar of the

In his sermon on the occasion, a motivational University of Ilorin, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, described speaker, Pastor Muhammed Ali, described life as “very his wife as “loving, enterprising, considerate, pious and a short, meaningless and a mirage”, noting that the only woman who loves other children the same way she loves things that can make this life to be meaningful are: “to her biological children”. remember the creator at all times, to fear God, keep His In her remarks, the celebrator, who was visibly commands and deviate from evil and follow the path of happy, said she had long been planning to establish an righteousness”. orphanage because her mother was an orphan and

In her own remarks, the Special Assistant to the thanked God for giving her the opportunity to fulfill the Kwara State Governor on Women Affairs, Dr. (Mrs.) dream of her life.

he family of the late Alhaji Jimoh Sidiq In a statement signed by the widow of the Muhammed has expressed gratitude to the deceased, Hajia Balikis Mubo Jimoh, the family members of the University of Ilorin community appreciated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof AbdulGaniyu T

for their support and love during its moment of grief. Ambali (OON), who led the University's delegation to The late Muhammed was a Principal Assistant commiserate with the family.

Registrar and Secretary to the Unilorin Resources The family also thanked the members of the Development and Management Board (URDMB) before Unilorin Muslim Community, the Unilorin Emirate his death on March 6, 2015. The Fidau prayer was held on Community and the Ilorin Emirate Local Government March 11, 2015 at Ile Aweri, Okaka Lane, Niger Road, Chairmen that stood by the family in prayers and material Ilorin. supports during the time of grief.

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Grant”, Daily Independent, Wednesday, May 6, ØPresident Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved 2015, p.31; ''Four dons get travel grants”, The the appointment of the Emir of Kastina, Alhaji Nation, Thursday, May 7, 2015, p.37)Muhammadu Kabir Usman, as the new Chancellor

ØIn his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the of the University of Ilorin.Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University (''Appointment of New Chancellors for Federal of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on Universities”, The Guardian, Friday, May 1, 2015, leadership, while stressing that it is necessary for p.46; See also, ''Appointment of New Chancellors leaders to be active at all times.for Federal Universities”, Daily Sun, Friday, May (''Leadership is action”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, 1, 2015, p.A8; ''New Chancellors for 38 Federal May 5, 2015, p.30)Universities”, National Pilot, Monday, 4, 2015,

ØWhile reviewing a book in Lagos, the Director, p.19; ''Why Jonathan appointed Royal Fathers as Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University Varsities’ Chancellors”, Nigerian Tribune, of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has urged the Thursday, May 7, 2015, p.4)media to be fair and balanced in reporting Islam ØA newspaper editorial has reflected on the recent and Muslims and desist from blaming more than 99 rating of the University of Ilorin Law Students as percent for the crisis of less than 1 percent.the best Law Students in Nigeria by the Council of (''Media unfair to Islam, says University don”, The Legal Education based on their performance at the Nation, Monday, May 4, 2015, p.32; See also, Nigerian Law School.“Islamic Scholar wants Nigerians to Always (''UNILORIN studenst' sterling performance at the Remember Journalists”, Daily Independent, Nigerian Law School”, Daily Sun, May 3, 2015, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, p.19)p.12) thØThe University of Ilorin has announced that the 11 ØA photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the Mosobolaje Oyawaye Faculty of Science University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, Endowed Lecture will hold on Wednesday, May the 157th Inaugural Lecturer of the University, 13, 2015, at the University Auditorium.Prof. Raphael A. Olawepo, and the Registrar, Mr.

th (''Lecture for May 13”, The Nation, Thursday, May Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, at the 157 inaugural 7, 2015, p.28)lecture recently held at the institution, has been

ØWhile speaking at a workshop organised for the published.affiliated institutions to the University of Ilorin, the (''People and Event', Nigerian Tribune, Monday, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has May 4, p.16)

th urged all the institution's affiliated to the ØWhile delivering the 157 Inaugural Lecture of the University to ensure that they maintain the best University of Ilorin, entitled ''Learning from the global practices for which the University is known.People: A Geographer's Mandate for Sustainable (''VC tasks affiliated institutions”, The Nation, Rural Development”', Prof. Raphael A. Olawepo, Thursday, May 7, 2015, p.28)of the Department of Geography and

ØThe University of Ilorin has invited qualified Environmental Management, has said that life in candidates to apply for admission into various the rural areas should be made attractive and postgraduate degree programmes in the 2015/2016 profitable through improved accessibility to public academic session.goods and services.(''Admissions into Postgraduate Programmes in the (''Don laments neglect of rural areas”, Nigerian 2015/2016 Academic Session”, Nigerian Tribune, Tribune, Monday 4, May 4, 2015, p.52; See also, Friday, May 8, 2015, p.5; See also, ''Admissions ''School Curriculum: Why Geography should not into Postgraduate Programmes in the 2015/2016 be made optional-Unilorin Don”, National Pilot, Academic Session”, The Punch, Friday, May 8, Monday 4, 2015, p.19; ''Don proposes compulsion 2015, p.45)of Geography in schools”, The Herald,, Monday,

Ø In his column, “RENAISSANCE" the Director, May 4, 2015, p.16; ''Don seeks effective national Centre For Peace and Strategic Studies, Dr. dev't plan”, The Guardian, Thursday, May 7, 2015, Mahfouz Adedimeji, has said that the downfall of p.72)the ruling Peoples Democratic ØA lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Dr. Ronald

Party (PDP) lies in its inability to manage its Kayode is among the four University lectures that dubious success, while referring to the work of would benefit from the N7.3 million research grant an American journalist and a writer, Karl Maier.awarded by the British Council.(''PDP: This house has fallen”, Newswatch Times, (''British Council awards N7.3m research grant to 4 Friday, May 8, 10, 2015, Back page)university lectures”, National Pilot, Monday, May

4, 2015, p.4; See also, ''Nigerian Lecturers benefit from British Council Research Links, Travel

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That the University of Ilorin is the best in the from the University of Lagos that closely ran neck-to-country is a settled matter. What with the myriad neck with Unilorin in the last three years, coming fifth in of awards from internationally renowned ranking 2012, and third in 2013, no other University appeared

agencies and superlative applauses by independent consistently on the Top 5 Table in the three years under analysts as well as regular commendations by impressed review. government officials and muted endorsements by For instance, Babcock University that led the parents and admission seekers, who yearly jostle for the pack in 2012 has not returned to the Top 5 Table since limited slots at the institution. then. Likewise, the University of Ado-Ekiti that came

The fact that Unilorin is the institution of first first in 2013 is not even listed among the top 5 in 2014. choice is understandable: it is academically stable, with The Report noted that while some universities its assured excellence and predictability of programme have consistently been in the bottom 5, the University of duration; it is socially conducive, with its legendary zero Ilorin and the University of Lagos have consistently been tolerance for cultism and other anti-social vices; it is in the top 5 in the last three years with Ilorin coming politically ahead of its counterparts, having pioneered clearly ahead even in consistency rating.the electronic voting system for students' union leaders' This Ad-Hoc Committee was set up in response election both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; it to growing worries over poor performance of Law has also raised prudent economic management to the students from various Faculties of Law from different level of an art, with its practical adoption of fiscal Nigerian Universities. A disturbing trend was obvious in discipline, transparency and accountability in all the Commiittee's analysis of failure rates at the Bar Final financial transactions. Examinations in the last three years. For instance, it

All these attainments have been well documented noted that the "inability of various Faculties of Law to in previous editions of this column. But the University have uninterrupted academic activities in a Semester as continued with its winning streak recently with the prescribed by the National Universities Commission resounding verdict by the Council of Legal Education, (NUC) for LL.B students contributed to declining which pronounced its Faculty of Law "the best in the standards”. It added that “in a bid to meet the Nigerian country"! Law School calendar, some Faculties of Law abridged

This verdict was based on the cumulative their programme to compensate for incessant strike performance of the University's Law graduates in the actions and other disruptions”.2014 Bar Final Examinations of the Nigerian Law One issue that sticks out like a sore thumb from School. It was contained in the Report of the Ad-hoc the verdict is the steady fall in the standard of legal Committee it set up to assess the performance of students education in the country. It could, however, be deduced in the August 2014 Bar Exams. The nine-man Ad-hoc from the Council's observation that the attainment of Committee was headed by the Lagos State Attorney excellence is a function of consistency and stable General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye. academic calendar, factors that are the indisputable

According to the Committee's Report, students hallmarks of the University of Ilorin since the past 15 from the University of Ilorin Law Faculty beat products years! of other universities' Law Faculties in the Bar This, indeed, is why it is difficult to fault the Examinations. Other universities in the top five category verdict of the Council of Legal Education. And, in any are the University of Lagos (2nd), the University of case, has anybody ever been able to pick hole in any of Ibadan (3rd), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (4th) and the past laurels won by Unilorin or any of its personnel? the University of Uyo/Adekunle Ajasin University, No, because they have all been based on sound, objective Akungba Akoko (5th). analysis of realities on ground. Indeed, legally speaking,

In the 2012 and 2013 Bar Final Examinations, the Unilorin is the best! Congrats, all.University of Ilorin consistently came second. And apart

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