WEEKLY DIGEST

VOL 12 ISSUE 28 THE NEWS AT YOUR FINGER TIPS NOV 14 - 21, 2019

Our Mission TOP OF THE WEEK

 Building leadership through Christian edu- cation; transforming lives, impacting society for positive change. Our Vision • A first-class Seventh -day Adventist insti- tution, building ser- vant leaders for a better world.

Our Core Values • Excellence • Integrity • Accountability Senior Vice President, Mmagement Services Prof Sunday Owolabi (7th right)and Dr Bolanle • Servant Leadership, Adebawojo (6th right) with principals of Babcock Schools and Academy with staff of market- • Team Spirit ing and communication and BUHS • Autonomy & Re- sponsibility • Adventist Heritage BAR EXAMS: ABIRU GETS OVERALL BEST

QUOTE OF THE Babcock Univer- Exams this year. WEEK A sity graduate of Abiru went home with Law, Mayowa Mubashir 11 awards among “Winners Abiru, emerged Nige- which were the Coun- ria’s overall best at the compare their cil of Legal Education 2019 Law School Bar Star Prize, Most Prom- achievements with Exams. ising Graduate Stu- their goals Abiru, who graduated dent of the Year, Prize Mayowa Abiru while losers with a Second Class for First Class, Overall Upper credit from Bab- Best Student, Overall Best will continue to strive for compare their cock, is one of the 10 Male Student, Student of the excellence in every aspect achievements with BU alumni with a first Year, Overall Best in Corpo- of her programmes. “It is for this reason that the those of other class grade at the Bar rate Law, Best Student of exams. the Year, and 3rd Prize in University was founded”, people.” Also, Babcock ranked Ethics Skills. he said, “to be an aca- demic entity of excel- - Nido Qubin third among universi- President/Vice Chancellor, ties that produced the Prof. Ademola S. Tayo con- lence, offering value in WE ARE ON THE WEB highest number of stu- gratulated the students and cutting-edge and func- tional education to her Follow us on: dents with First Class their faculty for the feat, not- students.” www.babcock.edu.ng/ at the Law School Bar ing that Babcock University Page 2 WEEKLY DIGEST

WEEKLY DIGEST

A Babcock University Newsletter

Editor–in-Chief

Joshua Suleiman

Editor

Josephine Akarue

Deputy Editor

Godwin Ugbaka

Photo Editor

Gbenga Olajobi Front Row: L-R: Chioma, Mayowa Abiru, Prof. Ademola Tayo, Kemi Alofe and Dapo Adeniyi. Babcock University Back Row standing : Eboseremen Batholomew (left) and Oreluwa Agunbiade (right).

President ABIRU GETS OVERALL BEST sity of Georgia School of Ademola S. Tayo Law. Ngozi Ukweni, a Senior Vice President Continued from page 1 2015 First Class gradu- (Academics) Accountants of Nigeria Dean of the Babcock examinations (London, ate of Accounting of the Iheanyichukwu Okoro School of Law and security Canada and Nigeria cen- University and a char- Senior Vice President Studies, Prof. Deji Olanre- tres. tered accountant with (Management Services) waju, who also was pre- Two other alumni, Gilbert the Institute of Char- Sunday Owolabi sent in Abuja at the call to Benson Oladeinbo won tered Accountants of Vice Presidents bar ceremony that at- the 2019 Kerry Harike Joe Nigeria (ICAN), was Financial Administration tracted academics, cap- Decke Memorial Award for listed as 2019 Forbes Under 30 Scholar. Folorunso Akande tains of industries as well Outstanding Moot Court as family members and Board Member at Univer- Student Development friends, said “Babcock Joseph Olanrewaju remains committed to the Adventist philosophy of holistic education and transformational leader- HOTLINES ship.”

This is not the first time Ambulance -080 360 097 40 BUSA President— Babcock will be breaking 081 529 058 48 records for academic ex- Chaplain - 080 340 322 58 cellence beyond its cam- Counsellor-080 230 627 87 pus. Mo- BUTH Clinic -080 360 097 40 yosore Eigbefor, Babcock Facilities -070 640 699 96 Fire Service-0803 606 44 44 University’s Accounting Food Services graduate emerged 2018 080 340 333 72 Overall Best Student, in SOP 080 338 478 69 the Institute of Chartered BU Pastor 080 582 981 97 WEEKLY DIGEST Page 3 WHAT THIS MATRICUALTION MEANS TO US

Top row (left –right) : Temiloluwa Saliu, Olaide Adedeji, Sunday Stephen Etim Bottom row (left-right): Samuel Ajayi, Abimbola Akinrinde

For the freshmen, the matricula- sity. Social Sciences tion day marked a huge leap to- - Sunday Stephen Etim It is the beginning to my success wards attaining their life dream Social Works in life. and goals and becoming the per- - David Adeniran sons they dream to be. I feel good to be admitted to Bab- Computing and Engineering The editorial team was there to cock University Sciences capture the moment and their It was really organized and the emotions. We asked them what - Samuel Ajayi, decoration and decorum were ba- the day means to them. Here are Computer Science sically on point. excerpts: For me, it’s a step to greatness. - Michael Osayame-Ebohon It means I am now officially a Bab- - Abimbola Akinrinde Software Engineering cock University student and that Veronica Adeleke School of really means a lot to me.

- Temiloluwa Saliu Mass Communication

This matriculation was a success- ful one and a start of something great in my life. - Olaide Adedeji Law

It means I am now counted as an active student of Babcock Univer- David Adeniran Michael Osayame-Ebohon WEEKLY DIGEST Page 4 BU MATRICULATES A NEW SET OF STUDENTS

Ready to soar: Undergraduate students get set to take take their oath of allegiance at the matriculation cere- mony.

o fewer than 2,938 under- on the golden principle of leader- near collapse of Nigeria’s educa- N graduates and 612 post- ship through Christian education tional system due partly to govern- graduates took their oath of alle- with the vision to transform lives,” ment policy somersaults; insufficient giance at the University’s 21st he said. “We are thankful to God funding from government over the undergraduate and 10th post- and our parents for the support years and the brain-drain syndrome graduate matriculation ceremo- and contributions,” informed the establishment of the nies last Thursday. According to him, the challenges of institution to reverse the ugly trends Besides students who lit up the and to offer a fresh lease of hope to venues in a blitz of colours, the event also had friends, stake- holders and dignitaries in atten- dance. As usual, President/Vice Chancel- lor, Professor Ademola Tayo used the event to shed light on the re- cent gains and milestone achievements of the University. He said as a faith-based Seventh Adventist institution, Babcock University would continue to pro- vided a strong collective identity and voice and partnership numer- ous stakeholders to make a dif- ference not only in Nigeria but in the whole world. Clockwise: Prof. Tayo addresses the “Babcock University is founded postgraduate students; cross section of PG students take their oath. WEEKLY DIGEST Page 5

He said ten alumni of Bab- cock University emerged in First Class category in the recently released result of Nigerian Bar Examination. Among them is Mr. Mayowa Mubashir Abiru, who gradu- ated with a Second Class Upper division from Bab- cock University but emerged as the overall best graduat- ing student in the whole of Nigeria. Babcock University The future is bright: Undergraduates look optimistic during the matriculation ceremony is also ranked among the best in Nigeria in Nursing and Computer Science just millions of citizens of this country and beyond. to mention a few. He said Babcock University is poised to personalize the ‘salt’ and ‘light’’ im- pact to penetrate the earth, preserve true knowledge, promote godly growth, and permeate the world with the light of salvation through the provision of Christian education, believing that “to educate a man without God is to edu- cate an intelligent devil”.

A cross section of the procession of staff, faculty and students as they file out for the undergradu- ate matriculation ceremony.

WEEKLY DIGEST Page 6 BABCOCK CYCLING CLUB FLAGS OFF CAMPAIGN

stretch from Ilishan-Remo through the Lagos Benin ex- pressway and the Iperu mini campus to Irolu and back. Club Chair/Director of Physical Planning, Architect Mykell Jegede said the exercise was not new to the child who had participated in an 80-km road show. “Our goal is to expand mem- bership, encourage people to bike and promote health.” Cyclists begin registeration before the awareness campaign In addition, he said the long term plan is to create points he Babcock University Cycling said beyond leisure, the campaign on campus from where people T Club flagged off its membership was also to encourage the Univer- can pick up bicycles and drop drive with a 20km-ride awareness sity community to take their exer- off at designated points. campaign, the first of its kind in the cises more seriously. As a result, the club is looking University. Among the more than 40 cyclists, at a proposal from team mem- The event was in collaboration with was 10-year old who took off from bers of a bicycle manufactur- the Ogun State Cycling Club. In his the sports complex at the main ing firm to study its feasibility. opening remarks, the Director of Stu- campus. The ride covered the For faculty member, Dr. Marga- dent Activities, Dr. Wole Oyerinde, ret Anaeto, the cycling experi- ence was “exciting.” She added that the awareness was also aimed at building support towards the 2020 edi- tion of the Tour de Babcock marathon cycling programme. The first edition held in 2017, raked in a lot of enthusiasm. She promised the next would David Makinde leads the way during the ride be “huge and a lot more chal- WEEKLY DIGEST Page 7 CYLCLING IN PICTURES

Cycling Club flagged off its membership drive with a 20km-ride aware- ness campaign,Pictures show some of the exciting moments while it lasted. WEEKLY DIGEST Page 8 SIWES ORIENTATION

ITF Abeokuta Area Office Manager, Mrs. Funmi Coker stresses a point at the orientation.

head of the 2020 internship provide knowledge in real work Before their departure, the ITF A programme, the University’s situation. team paid the President/Vice Unit for Student Industrial Work She also urged prospective in- Chancellor, Professor Ademola Experience Scheme (SIWES) terns to ensure active internship Tayo a courtesy visit. hosted a one-day student orienta- with functional companies not Professor Tayo noted that ITF was tion last week. simply because of the obvious an important stakeholder in the Held in collaboration with the grade advantage, but to add value institution’s quest to deliver aca- Abeokuta Area office of the Indus- to their career development. demic excellence. trial Training Fund (ITF), the pro- She further stressed on the need Mrs. Coker thanked the Vice gramme presented a platform for for proper documentation and Chancellor for the continuous co- information sharing and interac- compliance to organizational regu- operation of Babcock University tion amongst participants. lations to avoid undue stress. and support in all ITF activities. According to the ITF Area Manager Mrs. Funmi Coker, apart from ena- bling students acquire industrial skills, the scheme was to provide hands on experience to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Mrs. Coker who was accompa- nied by a SIWES officer, Mr. Ibra- him Yusuf, said the programme is a six units compulsory course that any student who misses must re- peat it. She said it was not enough to have theoretical training but addi- Prof Ademola (left) exchanges views with Mrs Funmi Coker (2nd left) as Dr Fajuyigbe (2nd right) and a staff of Abeokuta ITF (1st right) watch. tional practical training that would WEEKLY DIGEST Page 9 VC SAYS STAFF WELFARE IS KEY

he welfare of staff T and faculty remain a top burner issue for this administration, says Presi- dent/Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ademola S. Tayo while addressing the con- gregation recently. To buttress this point, he promised an upward re- view of salaries as soon as outstanding loans were L-R: Profs Yacob Haliso, Ademola Tayo, Sunday Owolabi, Joseph Olanrewaju and liquated. Dr Sunday Audu. He said while the University had fully the 2019 Bar Exams at the Nige- “Let’s liquidated some of its loans, it re- rian Law School, the School of mained committed to meeting all its continue to come Nursing Sciences also recorded a financial obligations for the others. brilliant performance with a one together in the He thanked the congregation for making a 98.6 % success in the morning to pray their “stout support” during the Uni- professional examination. versity’s 60/20 anniversary celebra- for God He used the platform to encourage tion and called for more cooperation staff attendance at the morning to continue on all fronts with the administration. devotion and not to play down its to be with us in this He also asked all to refrain from ac- relevance, adding that necessary land.” tions that would jeopardize the uni- mechanism would soon be put in versity’s progress. - Prof. Ademola Tayo place to ensure compliance. On academics, he said besides the “Let’s continue to come together outstanding performance of 10 Bab- in the morning to pray for God to cock alumni who made first class in continue to be with us in this land,” he said. “Let’s therefore take morning devotion seriously.” In the same vein he urged early upload of courses with associ- ated lecturers by sub- mission of relevant ma- terials to registry ahead of the January 2020 resumption.

Some members of staff and faculty at the Congregation meeting which took place at Pioneer Church. Right: Prof Tayo. WEEKLY DIGEST Page 10 PHOTO-SEEN-THESIS

Babcock University and University of Ibadan organ- ised the 1st Rab48 one health workshop at the Bab- cock Guest House, Ilishan-Remo. Pictures capture some of the moments with staff, faculty and partici- pants including students. WEEKLY DIGEST Page 11 PHOTO-SEEN-THESIS

Ahead of the 2020 Internship ori- entation for Babcock University students, ITF officers were in the campus to reorient them on the dos and don’ts of the programme. After the programme, ITF officers paid the Vice Chancellor a courtesy visits. Pictures captured the visit to the VC and other activities. WEEKLY DIGEST Page 12 COMING EVENTS

Jan 6 JAN 9 JAN 10 STAFF & FACULTY ORIENTATION PARENTS CONSULTATIVE FORUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS BOARD The University administration The Department of External Af- through the Office of Institu- fairs, Protocol & Logistics in col- JAN 16 tional Effectiveness will host the laboration with the PCF execu- SENATE MEETING annual staff and faculty orienta- tives, will host the Parents Con- tion to chart the way forward for sultative Forum meeting. Venue the new year and create the will be communicated. JAN 24 - FEB 1 enabling environment for inte- WEEK OF PRAYER gration for new employees. JAN 8 - 18 It will be another time for spiritual re- Venue: Central cafeteria vival and rebirth as the annual week OPERATION GLOBAL RAIN Time: 9:00am. of prayer holds simultaneously in both Babcock University will join the campuses. Other details will be pro- JAN 5 world church to observe the an- vided before the programme through STUDENT ARRIVAL nual 10-day prayer and fasting the Division of Spiritual Life. All students are expected to be operation global rain. AM: 6:30 - 7:45 back for the new semester. Venue: Babcock district churches PM: 6:00 - 7:30 Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm daily.

JAN 7 RESUMPTION OF CLASSES RELFECTION DID YOU KNOW?

2019 BAR EXAMS 10 Babcock students graduated with a first class from the Nigerian Law School after the 2019 Bar Exams? BOARD OF SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD A Babcock student of Law & Security Studies, Chioma Echebiri, emerged third place in the BOSAN scholarship award? BABCOCK IN-HOUSE RESEARCH GRANT totaling over N14million was awarded to 16 researchers? The Babcock University Health Research Ethics Committee (BUHREC) reviewed a total of 727 research proposals of which 694 got ethical clearance? BABCOCK EXTERNAL GRANTS: Our researchers invented the Integration of Arbuscular “A dream Mycorrhiza fungi and poultry manure as alternative to fertilizer in the production of vege- tables in Ogun State? The Project which cost $153.448.13, was co-funded by Adventist becomes a goal Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and Babcock University? when action is taken OUR ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME: The University’s MoU with the Association of Certified toward its Chartered Accountants (ACCA) London and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) offers exemptions to our Accounting students (eight and 11 respectively) achievement” and provides them opportunity to operate in 180 countries after certification - Bo Bennet

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