March, 2019 Volume VII No.3

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

March, 2019 Volume VII No.3 March, 2019 Vol. VII No. 3 A Monthly Publication from the Office of the Vice - C h a n c e l l o r Inside: “Be guided by the oath and ethics of your chosen career” - Prof. Njodi ...p 2 University of Maiduguri Holds its 2018/2019 Orientation Ceremony ...p 4 Unimaid Signs MoU with International Institute of Islamic Thought ...p6 Committee on Revitalization of Public Universities Submits Report ...p 16 ...p 18 © University of Maiduguri, Nigeria - www.unimaid.edu.ng MISSION STATEMENT The University of Maiduguri shall be an institution dedicated to scholarship and learning in the arts, sciences, humanities and technology, and the development of moral and civic character of all persons who pass through her portals. The University shall facilitate and advance scholarship and learning, especially in the light of her location in the Sahelian environment in the North-Eastern Nigeria, and at the cross-roads of Afri- ca and Middle-Eastern culture. VISION STATEMENT The University of Maiduguri apart from achieving competence in the basic arts and sciences, aims at excel- lence in agriculture, pastoralism, engineering, human and veterinary medicine and information technology as well as in arid zone, trans-Saharan and inter-African peace and strategic studies. The University also aims to promote the development of private and public morality, discipline, accountability and probity, and also international cooperation through participation, research and dissemination of information. All letters should be addressed to: Published by: The Office of the Vice-Chancellor, The Deputy Director, Information Unit, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria Senate Building, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. email: [email protected] email: [email protected] March, 2019 Vol. VII No. 3 EDITORIAL DESK The resumption of academic activities on University of Maiduguri campus and its affiliated colleges of edu- cation following the suspension of ASUU strike ushered in matriculation and orientation ceremonies of its newly admitted students for the 2018/2019 session. The signing of the memorandum of understanding be- tween University of Maiduguri and International Institute of Islamic Thought reaffirmed the willingness by both parties to jointly carry out evidence-based research in advancing education in our societies, policy rec- ommendations and strategic engagements. The University of Maiduguri management in its continuous efforts to boost capacity building amongst its staff organized a boot-camp hands-on training workshop on digital skills acquisition and instructional technology. The month also witnessed the submission of report by the Committee on Funding of Revitalization of Public Universities and research collaboration with UNESCO on Lake Chad, and Rural Electrification Agency on improved electricity supply to the University campus respectively. The Bulletin shares with you a life-time escapade of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin), Professor Abdul- lahi H. Godowoli extracted in an exclusive interview in his office. This issue of the Bulletin is loaded with the experiences and professional opinions of a neuro-pharmacologist on drug abuse, addiction and its conse- quences in the society as well as a congratulatory visit to the wife of the Borno State Governor-elect. Editorial Board Professor Musa I. Ahmed - Chairman Professor Mohammed L. Mele - Member Dr. Mary P. Ndahi - Member Mall. Musa Usman - Member Mall. Mohammed T. Ahmed - Member Fati Aliyu - Secretary Mall. Mohammed T. Ahmed, mnipr - Deputy Director, Information Alh. Suleiman Garba - Chief Photographer Ahmadu Abubakar - Photographer Mohammed M. Lawan - Photographer Bintu Mohammed (Mrs.) - Reporter Rabi U. Yusuf (Mrs.) - Reporter Abdulmumin Kolo Gulani - Reporter Abubakar Mustapha - Reporter Faculty/Directorate Representatives - Reporters Kyari Ali - Circulation Professor Musa I. Ahmed - Design, Development & Integration 1 March, 2019 Vol. VII No. 3 NEWS “BE GUIDED BY THE OATH AND ETHICS OF YOUR CHOSEN CAREER.” - PROF. NJODI directors, students, among several others. he University of Maiduguri has on In his address, the Vice Chancellor of the Universi- Friday 22nd March 2019 matriculat- ty noted that the main focus of the matriculation ed 9,781 newly admitted students T ceremony is the oath taking by the students. for the 2018/2019 academic session out of the more than 40,000 that applied for admission. The He urged the students to understand that they are Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Ibra- at the University to pursue learning and him Abubakar Njodi, made this known while ad- knowledge diligently and be of good behaviour. vising the new students to uphold the rules and He charged the students to be guided strictly by regulations of the institution at the 38th matricula- the oath and ethics of their various chosen careers. tion ceremony of the university. The occasion which Professor Njodi commiserated with those who were was held at the University Convocation Square unable to secure admission into the institution was attended by the principal officers, deans, stressing that the University cannot overshoot the The Vice Chancellor Professor Ibrahim A. Njodi followed by Professor Abdullahi H. Godowole DVC (Admin) and Professor Aliyu Shugaba DVC (Acad) in a procession with other principal officers of the University at the venue of the event. (Cont’d on Page 3) 2 March, 2019 Vol. VII No. 3 NEWS “BE GUIDED BY THE OATH AND ETHICS OF YOUR CHOSEN CAREER.” - PROF. NJODI quota allocated to it by the National Universities (Cont’d from Page 2) Commission (NUC). Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor congratulated the He disclosed that the candidates who gained ad- newly admitted students on their oath taking and mission were admitted into the session through called on them to live peacefully with one another 100 and 200 levels degree programmes of the by remaining their brother’s keeper. He also University and were drawn from the Unified Ter- urged them to be vigilant and security conscious tiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Direct by reporting any suspicious acts to the appropri- Entry (DE) as well as placement of Remedial Arts ate authorities. and Science students. A cross-section of the matriculating students taking the oath of allegiance in their chosen career 3 March, 2019 Vol. VII No. 3 NEWS UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI HOLDS ITS 2018/2019 ORIENTATION CEREMONY he Vice Chancellor University of Mai- demic and other activities, knowing about the divi- duguri, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar sions and units in the University and social services T Njodi, has sensitized the newly admit- rendered to students by the University. ted students on their rights and privileges as stu- The Vice Chancellor further implored the students dents of the institution. to attend all the sessions, from the beginning to the The Vice Chancellor made this disclosure at the end, because it is the measure put in place to em- opening ceremony of an orientation programme power all students academically, socially and mor- organized by Counselling and Human Develop- ally. ment Centre in conjunction with Students Affairs Speaking at the event, the Dean of Student Af- Division of the University for new/transferred stu- fairs, Professor Mohammed Ahmed Umar and the dents of the 2018/2019 academic session. Director, Counselling and Human Development Professor Njodi who was represented at the occa- Centre, Mr. David W. Bwala, said the centres sion by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Ser- have invited distinguished personalities as resource vices, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, said the students persons who will discuss the various students sup- port services with a view to providing information on several topics. The topics to be discussed in- clude: Life on Campus, Observance of Rules and Regulations by Students, Role of University Securi- ty Division in the Welfare of Students, Medical Services Available for Students at the University Medical Centre and Awareness on HIV/AIDS. Oth- er topics are CGPA Grading System, Examinations Related Misconduct, Library Services, Sports, Role of Students Union Government, among others. The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba delivering the Vice Chancellor’s speech have the right to be taught, right to be informed about the workings of the University, right to ben- efit from student support services, privilege to be- long to legitimate students’ associations, privilege to benefit from university student welfare services and many other benefits. He added that the orientation programme is an important event on the University Calendar stress- The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba in ing that it provides both the newly and trans- company of the Dean, Students’ Affairs, Professor Mo- ferred students information on the procedures and hammed Ahmed Umar and Director, Counselling & Hu- processes of pursuing or conducting students’ aca- man Development CentreMr. David W. Bwala 4 March, 2019 Vol. VII No. 3 NEWS The Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Pro- Dr. Mama said, the BIOPALT project involves a fessor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi said the University wide range of activities ranging from the estab- will collaborate with UNESCO and other agencies lishment of an early warning system for droughts to carry out Biopalt Project in the Lake Chad Basin and floods, to the restoration of degraded ecosys- for the benefit of the region. He stated this when tems such as the habitats of elephant and Kouri members of UNESCO paid a courtesy visit to him cattle (Bos taurus) which is a representative en- in his office, on Monday 1st April, 2019. demic species that plays an important role in so- cial cohesion. She said, BIOPALT also focuses at- The Vice Chancellor who was represented by the tention on income-generating activities through the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Services, Pro- promotion of a green economy and the develop- fessor Aliyu Shugaba, disclosed that University of ment of the basin’s natural resources. Maiduguri is currently working with so many other agencies for the revival of the Lake Chad Basin, It is envisaged that the project will help member adding that the area is very important in the re- countries prepare their application files for the gion.
Recommended publications
  • CURRICULUM VITAE Name: OSUAGWU, Linus Chukwunenye. Status: Professor & Former Vice Chancellor. Specialization: Business Admi
    CURRICULUM VITAE Name: OSUAGWU, Linus Chukwunenye. Status: Professor & Former Vice Chancellor. Specialization: Business Administration/Marketing . Nationality: Nigerian. State of Origin: Imo State of Nigeria (Ihitte-Uboma LGA). Marital status: Married (with two children: 23 years; and 9 years). Contact address: School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria,Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria; Tel: +2348033036440; +2349033069657 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Skype ID: linus.osuagwu; Twitter: @LinusOsuagwu Website: www.aun.edu.ng SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATES: 1. Comm. Sec. School, Onicha Uboma, Ihitte/Uboma, Imo State, Nigeria (1975 - 1981). 2. Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, (1982 - 1987). 3. University of Lagos, Nigeria (1988 - 1989; 1990 - 1997). ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: PhD Business Administration/Marketing (with Distinction), University of Lagos, Nigeria, (1998). M.Sc. Business Administration/Marketing, University of Lagos, Nigeria, (1990). B.Sc. Tech., Second Class Upper Division, in Management Technology (Maritime), Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria (1987). 1 WORKING EXPERIENCE: 1. Vice Chancellor, Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, Imo State, Nigeria (2017-2018). 2. Professor of Marketing, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria, Yola (May 2008-Date). 3. Professor of Marketing & Chair of Institutional Review Boar (IRB), American University of Nigeria Yola (2008-Date). 4. Professor of Marketing & Dean, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria, Yola (May 2013-May 2015). 4. Professor of Marketing & Acting Dean, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria (January 2013-May 2013) . 5. Professor of Marketing & Chair of Business Administration, Department of Business Administration, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria (2008-2013). 6.
    [Show full text]
  • August-November2018
    VolumeVINo.35 August-November2018 A Monthly Publication from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor TETFUND COMMENDS UNIMAID FOR JUDICIOUS USE OF FUNDS Inside: - Education Bills Meant to Develop Human Capital - The Realities and Prospects of Living Long - Fighting Corruption in Nigeria: The Journey So Far - Society For Peace Studies Honours Prof. Njodi - DVM Graduands Perform Induction and Oath-Taking... CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRE FOR - Unimaid SUG Inaugurates New Executives DISTANCE LEARNING TO COMMENCE IN EARNEST..........INDIMI - Unimaid ANUPA Organizes Workshop © University of Maiduguri, Nigeria www.unimaid.edu.ng The University of Maiduguri shall be an institution dedicated to scholarship and learning in the arts, sciences, humanities and technology, and the development of moral and civic character of all persons who pass through her portals. The University shall facilitate and advance scholarship and learning, especially in the light of her location in the Sahelian environment in the North-Eastern Nigeria, and at the cross-roads of Africa and Middle- Eastern culture. The University of Maiduguri apart from achieving competence in the basic arts and sciences, aims at excellence in agriculture, pastoralism, engineering, human and veterinary medicine and information technology as well as in arid zone, trans-Saharan and inter-African peace and strategic studies. The University also aims to promote the development of private and public morality, discipline, accountability and probity, and also international cooperation through participation, research and dissemination of information. EDITORIAL BOARD Professor Musa I. Ahmed - Chairman Professor Mohammed L. Mele - Member Dr. Mary N. Pindar - Member Mall. Musa Usman - Member Mall. Mohammed T. Ahmed - Member Fati Aliyu - Secretary All letters should be addressed to: The Deputy Director, Information Unit, Published by: Senate Building, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.
    [Show full text]
  • The Perceptions of Students and Faculty on the Potential Impact of University-Industry Collaborations on Quality Assurance in Two Nigerian
    The Perceptions of Students and Faculty on the Potential Impact of University-Industry Collaborations on Quality Assurance in Two Nigerian-Publicly Supported Universities A dissertation presented to the faculty of The Patton College of Education of Ohio University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Education Adedayo Ogundimu December 2016 ©2016 Adedayo Ogundimu. All Rights Reserved. 2 This dissertation titled The Perceptions of Students and Faculty on the Potential Impact of University-Industry Collaborations on Quality Assurance in Two Nigerian-Publicly Supported Universities by ADEDAYO OGUNDIMU has been approved for the Department of Educational Studies and The Patton College of Education by Emmanuel Jean Francois Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Renée A. Middleton Dean, The Patton College of Education 3 Abstract OGUNDIMU, ADEDAYO, Ed.D., December 2016, Educational Administration The Perceptions of Students and Faculty on the Potential Impact of University-Industry Collaborations on Quality Assurance in Two Nigerian Publicly-Supported Universities Director of Dissertation: Emmanuel Jean Francois The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed that the quality and focus of training offered by Nigerian universities in recent times are not in tune with the needs of the country. Studies have also reiterated the above problems as well as their causes. These include decline in real value of government budgetary allocations for higher education; compromised university autonomy; deterioration of physical structures; incessant student and faculty strikes as well as the lack of modern teaching, learning and research resources. It has thus become necessary for Nigerian universities to consider the possibility of collaborating with industries for research and innovation as one of the feasible means of boosting their access to teaching, research and learning resources.
    [Show full text]
  • Comparative Leadership Styles of Accountability in the University of Maiduguri
    Journal of Administrative Sciences and Policy Studies December 2014, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 31-48 ISSN: 2372-5109 (Print), 2372-5117 (Online) Copyright © The Author(s). 2014. All Rights Reserved. Published by American Research Institute for Policy Development DOI: 10.15640/jasps.v2n2a3 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/jasps.v2n2a3 Comparative Leadership Styles of Accountability in the University of Maiduguri Charas M. Tella1, Paul, Y. Mbaya2 & Shehu, M. Liberty2 Abstract The study tries to compare leadership styles of accountability between two former vice-chancellors in the University of Maiduguri. They were Professor Abubakar Mustapha and Professor J. D. Amin from 1998-2008. The objective of the study is to explore the different styles of the leadership exhibited by the two vice-chancellors during their tenures. The methods adopted in conducting the study include the use of primary and secondary data as well as personal observation. A total of one hundred and eighty questionnaires (380) were distributed to staff targeting the entire staff population of 2880. A Purposive random sampling was employed cutting across all the categories of staff in the university and a combination of ANOVA and Statistical chi-square was also employed in the data analysis using SPSS 16. The findings revealed that there is a significant difference between Professor Abubakar Mustapha and Professor J.D. Amin in terms of administrative styles. Mustapha achieved more peace and stability on campus and J.D. Amin, achieved better manpower development and apathy to work. Lastly, suggestions were made to the authority of university among other things, that future vice-chancellors should encourage team work among members of staff.
    [Show full text]
  • July, 2021 Volume VIII No.5
    July 2021 Vol. VIII No. 5 A Monthly Publication from the Office of the Vice - C h a n c e l l o r Unimaid Eid-al Adha Prayer… p3 Inside VC Commends Directorate of Partnerships … p 9 UNILAG Honours Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Indimi, OFR ...p2 Centre for Instructional Technology Trains Staff… p 10 The Vice-Chancellor Receives SUG Award … p4 Faculties Get New Deans & Sub-Deans … p 11 UNIMAID Television to be on Air Soon … p 6 © University of Maiduguri, Nigeria - www.unimaid.edu.ng MISSION STATEMENT The University of Maiduguri shall be an institution dedicated to scholarship and learning in the arts , scienc- es, humanities and technology, and the development of moral and civic character of all persons who pass through her portals. The University shall facilitate and advance scholarship and learning, especially in the light of her location in the Sahelian environment in the North-Eastern Nigeria, and at the cross-roads of Afri- ca and Middle-Eastern culture. VISION STATEMENT The University of Maiduguri apart from achieving competence in the basic arts and sciences, aims at excel- lence in agriculture, pastoralism, engineering, human and veterinary medicine and information technology as well as in arid zone, trans-Saharan and inter-African peace and strategic studies. The University also aims to promote the development of private and public morality, discipline, accountability and probity, and also international cooperation through participation, research and dissemination of information. All letters should be addressed to: Published by: The Office of the Vice-Chancellor, The Deputy Director, Information Unit, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria Senate Building, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.
    [Show full text]
  • Evolution and Revolution of Adult Learning: Exposition of Open and Distance Learning in Nigeria
    EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTION OF ADULT LEARNING: EXPOSITION OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING IN NIGERIA Nneka A. Umezulike1 ABSTRACT: The educational system has witnessed a number of laudable programs since inception in both formal and non-formal systems of education programs that were set up to empower adult educational skills, knowledge, decision- making processes.Correspondence education transformed into distance education which--with the advent of information and communication technology--is being referred to as Open and Distance Learning. The study looked at some of the existing Distance Learning Institute initiatives and other programmes in Nigeria. The programmes include National Teacher Institute (NTI) and Degree programme through Open and Distance Learning (OPL) in some universities including National Open University (NOUN) degree programmes. The researcher used descriptive survey to examine the institutions involved in Open and Distance Learning in Nigeria. The following were examined: their goals, scopes, successes, failures and challenges. The researcher recommended among other matters, that there should be academic collaboration between Nigerian Federal Universities and Open and Distance Learning Institutions in Nigeria. Keywords: Correspondence, Open and Distance Learning, Information and Communication Technology Adult education in Nigeria, having experienced a comeback following the independence and increasing prosperity of many Nigerian states, poses specific requirements on policy makers and planners to take into consideration indigenous cultural traits and characteristics. With a moderate backlash against western ideals and educational traditions, many universities and other institutes of higher education take it upon themselves to develop a new approach to adult and higher education. Non-formal education no doubt plays complementary and supplementary roles to the formal school system.
    [Show full text]
  • Education and Boko Haram in Nigeria
    SECURITY, STRATEGY, AND ORDER APRIL 2020 FROM “WESTERN EDUCATION IS FORBIDDEN” TO THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST TERRORIST GROUP EDUCATION AND BOKO HARAM IN NIGERIA MADIHA AFZAL FROM “WESTERN EDUCATION IS FORBIDDEN” TO THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST TERRORIST GROUP EDUCATION AND BOKO HARAM IN NIGERIA MADIHA AFZAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Boko Haram — which translates literally to “Western education is forbidden” — has, since 2009, killed tens of thousands of people in Nigeria, and has displaced more than two million others. This paper uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine the relationship between education and Boko Haram. It consists of i) a quantitative analysis of public opinion survey data, and ii) a qualitative approach, including interviews conducted with students, education officials, journalists and practitioners in the field of countering extremism during a September 2019 field visit to Nigeria, as well as a study of textbooks and curricula and a review of the broader historical narratives in the country. Boko Haram arose in Nigeria’s northeast, which is mostly Muslim and has poor educational outcomes relative to the south. The ideology of Boko Haram’s founder, Mohammad Yusuf, explicitly attacked Western education as well as Nigeria’s democracy and its constitution. Boko Haram’s focus on education is unique among peer jihadist movements. The terrorist group did not emerge in a vacuum: Yusuf capitalized on grievances that already existed in Nigeria’s north against the country’s Western education system. These grievances rest on several factors. First, there is a lack of northern buy-in for the Nigerian state’s post-colonial, federally-imposed Westernized system of education.
    [Show full text]
  • Curriculum Vitae
    CURRICULUM VITAE SECTION A PERSONAL DATA 1. NAME : OLADIPO, Olufemi Adebayo 2. DATE OF BIRTH : 19TH JUNE, 1977 3. PLACE OF BIRTH : Lagos 4. LOCAL GOVT AREA : Ijebu North Local Govt 5. STATE OF ORIGIN : Ogun 6. NATIONALITY : Nigerian 7. MARITAL STATUS : Married 8. RELIGION : Christianity 9. NUMBER OF CHILDREN : Two (2) 10. CONTACT ADDRESS : No. 31 Oduguwa Street, off Ladi-Lak Bus Stop, Bariga Lagos. 11. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : Block 3, Flat 4, Landmark University, Staff Quarters, Omu-Aran, Kwara State 12. TELEPHONE NUMBER : 08059480932 13. EMAIL ADDRESS : [email protected] 14. PRESENT POSITION : Lecturer II. SECTION B EDUCATIONAL HISTORY 1. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES 1. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State 2013- Till date 2. University of Maiduguri, Borno State 2007-2010 3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 1998-2003 4. Gbagada Grammar School, Gbagada, Lagos 1991-1996 2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION 1. Ph.D Accounting In View. 2. M.Sc Accountancy 2011 3. B.Sc Accounting (Second Class Upper) August 2004 4. Senior Secondary School Certificate 1996 3. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1. Landmark University (Sept 2012 till date) Lecturer II 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi (2004 to 2006) Graduate Assistant 4. COURSE TAUGHT 1. ACC 129- Accounting Laboratory & Workshop I (100 Level) 2. ACC 229, ACC 221 & ACC 222 (Cost Accounting) (200 Level) 3. ACC 325 & ACC 329 (Nigerian Taxation & Workshop) (300 Level) 4. ACC 412 & ACC 418 (Management Accounting & Taxation) (400 Level) 1 5. SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIPS AND PRIZES 1. Beneficiary of Y2007- Y2008 JDA/ADDAX PETROLEUM JDZ. Block 4 Scholarship Scheme Post-Graduate Degree Program. (M.Sc. Degree) 6.
    [Show full text]
  • Percentage of Special Needs Students
    Percentage of special needs students S/N University % with special needs 1. Abia State University, Uturu 4.00 2. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 0.00 3. Achievers University, Owo 0.00 4. Adamawa State University Mubi 0.50 5. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba 0.08 6. Adeleke University, Ede 0.03 7. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State 8. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja 0.93 9. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 0.10 10. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan 11. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden 0.00 12. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo 0.01 13. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin 0.00 14. Al-Qalam University, Katsina 0.05 15. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 0.03 16. American University of Nigeria, Yola 0.00 17. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State 0.44 18. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State 0.00 19. Augustine University 0.00 20. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 0.12 21. Bayero University, Kano 0.09 22. Baze University 0.48 23. Bells University of Technology, Ota 1.00 24. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 0.00 25. Benue State University, Makurdi 0.12 26. Bingham University 0.00 27. Bowen University, Iwo 0.12 28. Caleb University, Lagos 0.15 29. Caritas University, Enugu 0.00 30. Chrisland University 0.00 31. Christopher University Mowe 0.00 32. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State 0.00 33. Coal City University Enugu State 34. Covenant University Ota 0.00 35. Crawford University Igbesa 0.30 36. Crescent University 0.00 37. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar 0.00 38.
    [Show full text]
  • Academic Achievement at the University of Maiduguri: a Survey of Teaching-Learning Environment
    Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.6, No.36, 2015 Academic Achievement at the University of Maiduguri: A Survey of Teaching-Learning Environment D.A Jiboyewa, Muhammad Amin Umar Department of Education, University of Maiduguri Abstract This study assessed the teaching-learning environment at the University of Maiduguri. The study used survey design. The population comprised of the 77 academic departments in the eleven faculties at the University of Maiduguri. A total of 29 departments were randomly and proportionally drawn from the 77 departments. The smallest sample (21 percent) was drawn from the College of Medical Sciences having the largest number of departments. The second level of sampling was for respondents. Average of 20 lecturers per department was estimated targeting 50 percent of them. A norm of 20 students for each of the departments was used. Results shows that among others institutional contribution to the quality of teaching learning environment is 51 percent; individual contribution is 53 percent; lecturers contribution is 55 percent. The study concludes that the overall quality of the environment for teaching and learning at University of Maiduguri is sub-standard. Thus the study recommends among others that the University management should be committed to planned intervention to bring about the required changes. Keywords : Academic Achievement, Teaching-Learning Environment, Students Characteristics, Departmental Characteristics, Faculty Characteristics, University Characteristics INTRODUCTION The Nigerian university system is currently facing a crisis of increasing student population without a corresponding rise in the level of infrastructures, human and material resources essential for processing the teaming population of students.
    [Show full text]
  • Ncmg Peacebuilder
    NCMG International CATEGORY: PEACE BUILDER 1. GOVERNOR KASHIM SHETTIMA GOVERNOR, BORNO STATE BACKGROUND Kashim Shettima was born on 2 September 1966 in Maiduguri, Borno State. He attended Government Community Secondary School, Biu in 1978 and then attended Government Science Secondary School Potiskum, Yobe State between 1980 and 1983. He studied Agricultural Economics at the University of Maiduguri, graduating in 1989. For his National Youth Service he worked with the Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative Bank in Calabar (1989–1990). He then attended the University of Ibadan (1990-1991), gaining a master's degree in Agricultural Economics. From 1991 to 1993 he was a lecturer in Agricultural Economics at the University of Maiduguri. EARLY CAREER Shettima worked with the Commercial Bank of Africa as an Agricultural Economist at its Ikeja Office, Lagos State (1993-1997). He then became a deputy manager, later manager, at the African International Bank Limited, Kaduna Branch (1997–2001), and was appointed Deputy Manager/Branch Head of the Zenith Bank's Maiduguri Office in 2001, becoming General Manager five years later. In mid-2007, Shettima was appointed Commissioner of the Borno State Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. Later he became Commissioner in the Ministries of Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Education, Agriculture and later Health under his predecessor as Borno Governor Ali Modu Sheriff. ACHIEVEMENTS One of the biggest achievements of Governor Shettima’s government is in the reconstruction of towns and villages destroyed by Boko Haram. The government had in 2016 created the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement that was saddled with the task of rebuilding all public buildings and homes of the displaced persons.
    [Show full text]
  • Rebellion & Jihad
    SPECIAL REPORT | JANUARY 2012 Is Nigeria’s Boko Haram the latest branch of al Qaeda or just another homegrown rebellion? The answer to that question is critical to the future of Africa’s most populous state and biggest oil producer BETWEEN REBELLION & JIHAD ON SCREEN: Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau in a video entitled “A Message to President Goodluck Jonathan” that the group posted earlier this month REUTERS/INTELCENTER/HANDOUT BY JOE BROCK MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA, JAN 31 t about 10.40 one morning to happen. He grabs the person next to him battalion of global jihadists, capable of last August, Mohammed Abul and darts towards the lift. But it’s too late. thrusting Africa’s most populous nation into Barra rammed his ash-coloured Barra steadies himself, leans forward and the civil war? station wagon into a security gate security screens blur into white fuzz. The answer to that is not simple. There is Aoutside the United Nations headquarters in The suicide strike left 25 people dead and evidence – some of it detailed in this story for the Nigerian capital, Abuja, knocking it off the U.N. headquarters in tatters. It also drew the first time – that elements of Boko Haram its hinges. Barra’s 1996 Honda Accord then global attention to Boko Haram, the militant have received training from foreign militant crashed through the main building’s glass group from northern Nigeria which has groups, including North Africa-based al doors and slammed against the reception claimed responsibility for the attack and a Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb (AQIM).
    [Show full text]