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th 0795-3089 14 May, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 20 NUC Holds Retreat for Governing Councils of Federal Universities

Honourable Minister of State for Education (HMSE), Prof. Anthony Anwukah (3rd left); Perm. Sec. Arch. Sonny Echono (4th left); Chairman, NUC Board, Prof. Ayo Banjo (1st right); ES, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed (2nd left); Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors (CPC), Prof. Munzali Jibril (1st left) and Chairman of the Occassion, Malam Adamu Fika (2nd right) he National Universities Financial Accounting in represented by the Minister of Commission (NUC), in Nigerian Universities’. State for Education, Prof. Anthony Tconjunction with the Anwukah, noted that with the Committee of Pro-Chancellors The retreat was part of efforts advent of knowledge economy in (CPC) and the Committee of towards ensuring probity, the 21st century, educational Vice-Chancellors (CVC) last accountability and transparency competencies rather than natural Tuesday, organised a 2-day high in all aspects of university resources were responsible for level retreat for Governing governance. national development. Councils of Nigerian federal universities, with the theme Declaring the forum open, the He said that both the developed ‘ E l e m e n t s o f S t a t u t o r y Minister of Education Mal. and developing countries strived to Governance, Procurement and Adamu Adamu who was mobilise education as a key factor in this edition

NUC Publishes 2017 Compendium, Nigerian Academy of Edu. Visits NUC, Pg. 8 Statistical Digest on NUS Pg. 6 Seeks Participation in Accreditation EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Miss Bunshak T.S, Yvonne Orekyeh, Nana M. Sani, Udey Felix, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Hadiza Kaigama, Akazue Nony Ebele, Adeleke J. Adeyemi, Sadiq Abubakar

Enquiries: [email protected] 14th May, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 20 for economic growth and national development.

He said, “Human capital development is essential to the attainment of the goals of the various national and international and the universities have critical roles to play in the development of the critical mass of manpower that drive various national economies”.

Mal. Adamu remarked that the Mal. Fika, Prof. Banjo and ES, TETFund, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi hallmark of university education universities. which was built on excellence, was the academic programmes must be preserved. It behoved the they offered. He decried the He condemned the practice Council and Management of situation where some universities where convocation ceremonies universities to work in harmony to c o m m e n c e d a c a d e m i c which were supposed to be actualise their responsibilities”. programmes without the solemn academic affairs had requisite human and material been turned into rowdy funfairs The Minister further stated that r e s o u r c e s , t h e r e b y , and political rallies as a result of some of the critical issues that circumventing due process in the honourary degree awards. required urgent attention in approval of their programmes. Nigerian universities were those “It is important that we relating to access without He emphasised that it was the consciously remember that a c o m p r o m i s i n g q u a l i t y , responsibility of Governing university ceases to be relevant infrastructure, and facilities, Councils to ensure that academic when it falls short of its tripartite curriculum update, quality programmes were in line with the function of teaching, research assurance, governance and core mandates of the universities, and community service. In all our funding among others. met international standards and dealings as members of the accredited by the NUC, adding Governing Councils and He expressed optimism that the that Governing Councils must Management of universities, the retreat would provide the ensure that academic culture and traditional culture of universities necessary platform for Council, tradition were maintained in Management and government interaction that would facilitate maximum understanding of those challenges and proffer the way forward. He therefore, called on the Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils of Nigerian universities to join hands with the government to transform Nigerian universities to world-class status.

Presenting an overview of the NUS, the Chairman, NUC Board, Prof. Ayo Banjo, explained that though the NUS was barely 70 years as compared to other Cross section of Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of Councils university systems that had been in

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The Chairman noted that the efforts by foreign universities to attract Nigerian students for global recognition with huge financial implications. He emphasised that internationalisation of the NUS lamented the underfunding of university education in Nigeria which had been the bane for low performance, poor quality of teaching and research as well as products. He urged the NUS to think outside the box by engaging Other Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of Councils in blue chip investments that existence for centuries, it was would contribute to the country’s would be huge sources of necessary to understand that development. internally generated revenues. globally, universities played the s a m e r o l e o f i m p a r t i n g Prof. Banjo charged Nigerian On the retreat, Prof. Banjo said that knowledge and creating new universities on the need to ensure it was focused on training ideas to enhance teaching, that the noble cause of university participants on appropriate research and community service education was maintained by remediation, commending the for nation building. striving for relevance and coordinators for putting finance at recognition through adopting the front burner and called on the He said that from the medieval best practices, as no university university Councils to ensure that era, students had been the could successfully operate the resolutions of the retreat were centrepiece of universities as outside the global system. implemented in the management they were the agents of of the institutions’ resources. He development. He said that the The NUC Board Chairman, urged the Councils and university essence of university education therefore, seize the opportunity Senates to work harmoniously to was to advance the intellectual to commended NUC for drawing produce quality graduates that development of the student on up appropriate criteria for would place Nigeria on the world critical thinking other than just ranking in a bid to promote map. acquiring knowledge, which global competitiveness in the principle, he said, led to the industrial revolution in Europe.

The Chairman, reminded that an ideal university consisted of a community of thinkers who worked for the good of humanity and therefore, a graduate who could not think intellectually was not worthy of a degree. He said that the soul of a university relied on the map it imprinted on its students, adding that the government allowed the university system to be relevant based on what the universities Cross section of Vice-Chancellors

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receptive to new ideas and to actively engage the Resource persons with the hope that at the end, they would go back to their respective institutions better equipped with the proper leadership skills to move the universities forward, which in turn, would move the Country to greater heights

Prof. Rasheed use the opportunity to present some very profound seminal documents on the Other Vice-Chancellors at the event university system, the first in the West Africa sub region Welcoming the participants, the for the universities, thereby, Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. making it difficult to generate In his goodwill message, the Abubakar Rasheed, expressed original knowledge, build Chairman, CPC, Professor delight at the commencement of character, drive innovation and Munzali Jibril expressed the the long-awaited retreat, stating contribute significantly towards Committee’s gratitude to the that it was coming at a time when national development. Commission for taking the the Commission was embarking onerous task of hosting such an on a bold mission of reforming He attributed many of the important forum. He prayed that the Nigerian Universities manifest problems of Nigerian the knotty issues such as the Commission (NUS). He said that universities to the crisis in their ambiguity surrounding the the retreat had to its credit, a crop governance and leadership, procurement process and who had of distinguished resource which he said, had frustrated full authority over it, would be persons that would help to equip e f f e c t i v e a n d e f f i c i e n t clarified. participants with the necessary management of the institutions’ knowledge to make a difference human, financial, material and He commended the participants in the system. educational resources. for availing themselves of the opportunity to learn about Prof. Rasheed asserted that The NUC Scribe urged the financial accounting and new governance was the driving participants to be open and systems of financial reporting, for force of higher education subsector all over the world, stressing that the present governance structure and process in the NUS revealed a very disturbing situation characterised by poor leadership, corrupt practices, avoidable conflicts, general under p e r f o r m a n c e , p r o f o u n d parochialism and inadequate t e a c h i n g a n d l e a r n i n g environments.

He further explained that poor leadership and bad governance Group photograph of some Vice-Chancellors at the occasion had constituted stumbling blocks

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The major highlight at the ceremony was the presentation of copies of the publications compiled by the NUC Strategy Advisory Committee titled ‘The State of University Education in Nigeria, 2017’, Statistical Digest and two (2) Monographs to the Minister of Education.

Also present at the ceremony were the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Architect Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary, TETFund, Professor Prof. Rasheed in a conversation with LOC Chairman, Prof. Chiedu Mafiana and Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, Chairman DCC, Ibrahim Usman Yakasai N U C S t r a t e g y A d v i s o r y the progress of the university Chairman of the retreat, Mal. Committee, Professor Peter system. Adamu Fika, commended NUC Okebukola, Director, Tertiary for convening key stakeholders Education, FME, Mr. John Ojoh, The Chairman, CVC, who was in the education sector for the Permanent Secretary Ministry of represented by the Vice purpose of refreshing them of Health, Mr. Clement Uwaifo, Chancellor, University of their responsibilities on the representing the Head of Service, Maiduguri, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, general policy direction of the former Governor of Bayelsa State, a l s o a p p r e c i a t e d t h e present administration as it Mr. Timipriye Sylva and Mrs. Joy Commission for hosting such related to university governance. Ngozi Ezeonu from University of invaluable retreat that would Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), as one of hopefully address the conflict He added that the retreat would the resource persons. between universities Governing provide a platform for promoting Councils and Vice-Chancellors. a good working relationship Others included NUC Directors, a m o n g u n i v e r s i t i e s P r o - C h a n c e l l o r s , V i c e - He hoped that the forum would administrators, with the aim of Chancellors, Registrars and also present the opportunity for improving the overall quality of C h a n c e l l o r s o f F e d e r a l the politicians and the academics university education in Nigeria. universities. in the education sector to understand themselves better.

He pointed out that the present administration had the best interest for the education sector judging from the calibre and number of academics and experienced professionals engaged in the Governing councils of the sector. He expressed optimism that such a retreat would provide the real direction for policies to be effectively implemented.

In his keynote address, the NUC Directors at the event

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NUC Publishes 2017 Compendium, Statistical Digest on NUS The National Universities Commission (NUC), has last Tuesday, presented copies of the publications compiled by the N U C S t r a t e g y A d v i s o r y Committee to the Minister of Education. The publications titled ‘The State of University Education in Nigeria, 2017’, Statistical Digest and two (2) Monographs, were part of the C o m m i s s i o n s ’ c o n t i n u e d c o m m i t m e n t t o w a r d s transforming the Nigerian University System (NUS) for global competitiveness.

Presenting the publications to the Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed presenting Minster of State for Education, 2017 NUS Statistical Digest Prof. Anthony Anwukah, who resource materials. complete up-to-date compendium represented the Minister of and year book on the NUS. Education, the Executive Prof. Rasheed pointed out that Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar the seminal documents which Prof. Okebukola explained that the Rasheed explained that the were the first in West Africa, C o m p e n d i u m i n c l u d e d a Commission was poised towards would be given to every staff of documentation of all the ensuring quality and standards in the Commission and copies Professors in the NUS including the NUS. would be distributed to key their contacts and areas of officers of all Nigerian specialisation for a system-wide The NUC Scribe said that to universities and their respective database. He said that the achieve its goal of repositioning libraries. publications had received the NUS, the Commission set up international commendations from a high powered Strategy In his presentation, the Chairman UNESCO, Association of African Advisory Committee made up of of the Committee and former Universities (AAU) and the experienced and reputable Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Tanzanian government had academics to chart a new course Peter Okebukola, remarked that requested for copies of the for the university system in there were 51 functional publications. Nigeria. university systems in Africa and the NUS had impressively On the monographs, he said that He stated that the publications continued to grow. out of expected 12, only two were were part of the strategy to ready as at the time of publication, further strengthen the system and He said that as part of the promising that subsequent editions be in line with global best strategic plan of the Advisory would cover the 12. He assured practices. He added that the Committee, it was recommended that every end of the first quarter of books would also make the NUS that every year, there would be a the year, the annual report on the to be easily accessible for review and update on the state of NUS for the previous year would reference purposes and also as university education in Nigeria, be ready. which would be published as a

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Other members of the Strategy Advisory Committee were former Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, former C h a i r m a n , I n d e p e n d e n t Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, NUC Deputy Executive Secretary, Prof. Chiedu Mafiana, former Secretary-General, Committee of Vice-Chancellors; Prof. Michael Faborode, Pro- Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja; Prof. Nimi Briggs, Vice- C h a n c e l l o r , L a n d m a r k University, Omu-Aran; Prof. Prof. Banjo presenting the publications to HMSE, Prof. Anwukah while Prof. Rasheed Aize Obayan and former Vice- and Okebukola watch Chancellor, University of Abuja and former Minister of Women Affairs, Prof. Laraba Abdullahi.

The in-house sub-committee members from NUC included Directors, Research, Innovation and Technology, Dr. Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf, Open and Distance Education; Dr. Olamide Esther Adesina, Accreditation; Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu, Academic Planning; Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo and Executive Secretary’s Office, L-R: Profs. Munzali, Rasheed and Anwukah at the book launch Mr. Chris Maiyaki.

L-R: Profs. Anthony Anwukah, Mal. Adamu Fika, Prof. Peter Okebukola, Dr. Ramon-Yusuf, Prof. Ayo Banjo and Prof. Rasheed during the public presentation of the NUS publications

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Nigerian Academy of Edu. Visits NUC, Seeks Participation in Accreditation The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) led by its President, Prof. Elizabeth Eke, paid a courtesy visit on the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) Prof. Abubakar Rasheed mni, MFR, FNAL last Thursday in his office.

The Academy was in the Commission to seek for partnerships towards promotion of education as well as Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed with the President, p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) Prof. Elizabeth Eke Commission’s accreditation of He pointed out that almost all improving the Benchmark academic programmes. Nigerian universities offered Minimum Academic Standard education courses and input from (BMAS) would be achieved with The Executive Secretary was t h e A c a d e m y w o u l d b e added advantages for graduates pleased to receive the team, appreciated in the upcoming who desired specialisation in some adding that NAE was amongst review of the NUS curriculum. specific fields of study. t h e f i v e c o r e a c a d e m i c institutions including the He informed the team that the In his response, Professor Academy of Letters, Science, NUC had begun reviewing the Rasheed clarified that NUC was Engineering and Colleges of curriculum and that draft copies mainly interested in the university M e d i c i n e w h i c h t h e would be forwarded to them and sub sector. He added that though C o m m i s s i o n p l a n n e d t o other related organisations for the Commission was faced with collaborate with in its pursuit to feedback and contributions. He many challenges, it would not r e p o s i t i o n t h e N i g e r i a n explained to the visitors that the compromise standards. University System (NUS). plan to restructure the NUS curriculum was an elaborate one, He assured the Academy that the Prof. Rasheed informed the team which goal was to create a Commission would continue to that NUC had always engaged curriculum which would collaborate with the Academy in the Academy members in the produce more graduates who can the development of education so accreditation exercises and think critically, have practical that the system would produce would now increased the s k i l l s a n d c o n t r i b u t e better graduates. number. meaningfully to the growth of the Nigerian economy. Speaking on their mission to the He explained that the partnership Commission, Prof. Eke said that would be a means of producing The Executive Secretary said institutional linkage between the better results in line with NUC’s that, with contributions from Commission and the NAE would mandate of promoting and industries and Academies, the improve the NUS and aid in ensuring quality in NUS. C o m m i s s i o n ’s p l a n s o f driving government policies to the

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L-R: ES Tetfund, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi; Member, NAE, Dr. Sufi, DRI&IT, Dr. Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf; DODE, Dr. Olamide E. Adesina; DESO, Mr. Chris J. Maiyaki; Members, NAE, Prof. Hauwa Imam and Prof. Angela O. (Back row) DIM, Mrs. Essien O. Usendiah and DD. Information, Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo during the meeting of NAE and NUC Managements grassroots. exchange of ideas. She also meeting were, the Vice President, solicited partnership on matters Prof. Kabir Isyaka, Prof. Angela She was pleased that the NUC related to the NUS, adding that O., Prof. Hauwa Jibrin, Prof. S. A. was already making inclusive the upcoming seminar would Sufa. plans to better structure the NUS. attract participants from all over She extended an invitation to the West Africa, hence, NUC’s NUC members present were NUC for the upcoming West active participation would assure Directors, Research, Innovation African Education submit. Prof. p a r t i c i p a n t s , g i v e n t h e and Information Technology, Dr. Eke told the group that the Commission’s mandate. Suleiman Rahmon-Yusuf, Open Academy would be pleased to and Distance Education Dr. learn of the Commission’s plans She thanked the NUC for the O l a m i d e E s t h e r A d e s i n a , to create a formidable team for warm reception saying that Accreditation, Dr. Noel Biodun the restructuring of the NUS certainly, the proposed synergy Saliu, Executive Secretary’s curriculum. could inject great change and Office, Mr. Chris Maiyaki, create innovative ways of Inspection and Monitoring, Mrs. She appealed to the ES to improving the NUS. Essien Usendiah and Deputy encourage NUC Directors cadre Director, Information, Mal. to join the Academy to enable Other NAE members at the Haruna Lawal Ajo.

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Honourable Minister of State for Education (HMSE), Executuve Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed Prof. Anthony Anwukah E K A E P

S Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors (CPC), Chairman, NUC Strategic Advisory Committee Prof. Munzali Jibril Prof. Peter Okebukola

Ag. Chairman EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Mustapha Magu Sen. Prof. Sam Egwu

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Chairman, House Committee on Procurement, Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Prof. Ahanekwu Hon. Wale Oke E K A E P

S Pro-Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Nimi Briggs Prof. (Mrs.) Joy Ezeilo, Former Dean of Law, UNN, UN Special Rapporteurs on Trafficking of Persons

Prof. Michael Faborode Rep. of DG, Bureau of Public Procurement, Eng. Yahaya former, CVC, Chairman

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Dr. M. K. Dikwa, mni L-R: Chairman, House Committee on TETFund and Tertiary Education, Secretary Presidential Initiative on Continuous Hon. Suleiman Goro; Prof. Okebukola; Dr. Dikwa; Prof. Rasheed; Hon. Oke and Mr. Magu during one of the session E Audit (PICA), Federal Ministry of Finance K A E P

S Rep. of Accountant General of the Federation and Director, Revenue and Investment, Federal Ministry of Finance Dr. Bakari Wadinga

R-L: Prof. Rasheed, Ibrahim U. Yakasai and Mr. Magu DCC, Ibrahim Usman Yakasai

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Call for Application for the ISESCO Research Grant for Young Scientists he National Universities Commission (NUC) is interpreting and translation programmes are in receipt of a call notice from the Islamic required to have excellent knowledge of at TEducational, scientific and Cultural least two of African Union’s official organization (ISESCO), in Rabat, Morocco, inviting languages (Arabic, French, English and suitably qualified teachers from the Nigerian Portuguese). Universities System (NUS) for the ISESCO Research Grants for Young Scientists. Admission Requirement for Doctoral Programme: Candidates must satisfy the following conditions: The Research Grant is for young Scientists under the ?A masters degree in a relevant field from PAU age of 40 in the following scientific areas: or any internationally recognised University; Nanotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Agricultural ?Certified copies of relevant certificates, Biotechnology, frontier areas of Science and transcripts, and national I.D. card and passport Technology, Applied Sciences and Biological personal details page. Sciences for Masters and PhD categories respectively. ?A 3 to 4 page research concept note (tentative The value of the research grant is $10,000 USD to be title, research questions, objectives, paid for a period of two years to Researchers who hold significance of the research (etc); a position in Public Sector University or Government ? research institute where project is proposed to be Recommendation letter from 2 Professors; ? executed. Women researchers will be given priority. Clear coloured passport size photograph (2cmx2cm) Admission Requirements for Masters ?Maximum age of 35years for male and Programmes: 40years for female applicants. ? Candidates must satisfy the following conditions: ?Undergraduate degree from a recognised N.B Interested Researchers are required to meet the university, with at least a second class upper criteria and submit their projects on the specified division or its equivalent , in a relevant field ; research grant application form using the electronic ?Certified copies of relevant certificates, version of the form from which can be downloaded transcripts (from University and high school), directly from the ICPSR’s website at: national I.D card and passport personal details http://www.scien4innovation.org/index.php/followsh page; ips/. ?Recommendation letters from 2 Professors ?Clear coloured passport size photograph In addition, universities are to forward their nominees (2cmx2cm) project proposals to the office of the Permanent ?Maximum age of 30 years for male and Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education while soft 35years for female applicant. copies are to be sent to [email protected] not ?Candidates may be required to undergo later than Monday, 16th July, 2018 for endorsement written/oral examination after pre-selection. and onward transmission to ISESCO. ?Candidates for the master in conference FG Renames FUNAI as Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike The President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the renaming of Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI), as Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. In view of the above, the National Universities Commission wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, including JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the general public, of the change of name of the University. All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the university.

Signed Management

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November 22-25, 2018 Songhai Center, Porto-Novo, Benin ORGANIZING SPONSORS University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin International Network on Appropriate Technology (INAT)

Endogenous Knowledge, Appropriate Technology and Innovation: Linking the Past and the Future The 8th International Conference on Appropriate Technology will 1) Promote Knowledge-based Endogenous Development and the diffusion of related innovations to support Appropriate Technology (AT) practice 2) Identify, initiate and combine AT contributions based on both pre-modern and modern knowledge in a manner that is rooted in an appropriate historical perspective 3) Provide a forum for networking on AT solutions for the 21 st century through the recognition, valorization and re-appropriation of locally-grounded knowledge and practices

Background

Locally-grounded and useful knowledge, both tacit and codified, is one of the most reliable bases for long term, sustainable prosperity, Unfortunately, much of this knowledge remains under-recognized and undervalued, with tumkey solutions from elsewhere often being presented as readily available or convenient. At present, large numbers of people in the Global South, particularly in Africa, still lack access to clean water, sanitation, clean energy, reliable food and nutrition, and safe transportation, among other challenges. Yet in those same societies, some people have time-tested, demonstrable approaches to resolving them, while others are engaged in cutting-edge scientific research and technological development.

All of these, to the extent that they are informed by contextually-relevant needs, and priorities represent an endogenous knowledge resource base. However, refining, upgrading, applying and diffusing this knowledge in the form of improved products, services and practices also requires the dissemination of lessons and experiences between similarly motivated actors from a broad cross-section of any given society: In exploring various local challenges together from an Appropriate Technology perspective, we believe that we can contribute to a more plural, multi-centric. equitable, sustainable and ultimately more just global community.

Website

Visit the official 8th ICAT website: http://www.apropriatetech.net

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Language

The official language of the conference will be English

Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and Projects Abstracts for full papers, posters and project presentations are being accepted and reviewed. abstracts & full papers will be double-blind peer reviewed. Abstract must be between 200 and 500 words. Please denote paper category (see below) upon abstract submission and indicate if abstract is for full paper and oral presentation, poster or project. submit abstract and papers to www.appropriatetech.net Deadline for Receipt of abstract for full paper, poster and/or project: March 15, 2018 Notification of decision on abstracts for papers, posters & projects: June 1, 2018 Deadline for full papers: July 15, 2018 Notification of decision on papers, posters & projects: Sept 15, 2018

Northwest University Paper Some Suggested Topics categories Kano, Now Yusuf Maitama Sule Manufacturing, small scale industry, mining and mineral Green Economy processing, socially relevant computing, economics of University and Innovation technology, textile technology, recycling, social business, appropriate technology innovation, ecological economics The National Universities Commission has been notified Hydro power projects, alternative energy systems, renewable of the official change of name of Energy enemy, distributed power, rural electrification, solar former Northwest University, Kano, to Maitama Sule University, Kano, Water and Sanitation Water supply , storage and sanitation, water scarcity, water quality , water stress and recycling, toilets, waste management The Commission therefore, wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, Health Indigenous medical technologies, food including Federal and States preparation/processing, technologies addressing malaria/TB/HIV/AIDS related issues, pharmaceuticals Ministries of Education, JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the Construction and Appropriate architecture, appropriate construction, Infrastructure appropriate transportation, sustainable building materials general public, of the change which took effect from 2nd

August, 2017. Environment and Environmental impact, irrigation projects, forestry & wildlife, Agriculture agricultural technology, climate change, air quality, remediation of contaminated environments All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the

Education and training, knowledge engineering, knowledge university. Knowledge and management, community development, indigenous Technology Transfer knowledge, people's science Signed Management

Policy, Standards Technology policies, technology standards, ethics, culture, and Ethics quality assurance, responsible wellbeing

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

ADVERTORIAL ON CONFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES e-LEARNING PROGRAMME The general public is hereby informed that whereas the Commission maintains its stand that online degrees are not accepted in Nigeria at the moment, this does not include the approved Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme run within the shores of Nigeria. The Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme is a legitimate and well thought out pilot e- learning initiative. It is a Public Private Partnership between the National Universities Commission (NUC), Park Associates E-Learning Group, and four federal universities. Its goal is to provide new opportunities for students to access university education in Nigeria. The four Participating Universities are: i. University of Uyo; ii. National Open University of Nigeria; iii. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; and iv. University of Maiduguri.

Students enrolled in the Programme can select any of the following undergraduate degree programmes: Economics, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and Marketing for which they have requisite qualifications. The Programme for now is only available for candidates who wish to obtain BSc Degree in Economics.

The Commission wishes to use this medium to allay all fears and doubts concerning the legitimacy or NUC endorsement of the Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme. This is one of the avenues that the National Universities Commission is exploring to increase access to university education without compromising quality. Students in the Programme are therefore advised to continue to pursue their studies without fear and prospective applicants are encouraged to enrol. Concerned parents, guardians, students and the general public may contact the Commission for further clarification on the Programme under reference.

Signed Ibrahim Usman Yakasai Director, Corporate Communications www.nuc.edu.ng

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Approved Open Universities and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian University System (NUS) List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria Eight universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows: 1. Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan. 2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja. 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, the need to streamline the operations of Part Time Enugu State Tand Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities, 9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, had through a publication in the print media, including the Port Harcourt Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into parttime 11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, Ogbomoso the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part- 12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to 13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the 14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit 15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to 16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. Osun State University, Osun State were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and 19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013. C. Private Universities: 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State universities indicated that they would run Part-Time 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State A. Federal Universities 8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, 1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri Ondo, Ondo State 2. University of Benin, Benin 3. University of Calabar, Calabar 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 4. University of Lagos TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH 5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka PROGRAMMES. 6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded 7. University of Uyo, Uyo their completed documents, based on the approved format. 8. University of Abuja, Abuja Following the analysis of the submissions by the 9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied 10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time 11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian 12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. 14. University of Jos, Jos Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The B. State Universities universities are: 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State A. Federal Universities 2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State 1. University of Lagos 3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2. University of Port Harcourt 4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo 3. University of Calabar State 4. University of Benin 5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 5. University of Abuja 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun 6. University of Uyo State 7. University of Jos 7. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, 8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife Port Harcourt 9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

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10. Federal University of Agriculture, GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH Abeokuta PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich 13. Bayero University, Kano programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently B. State Universities operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with 1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti the guidelines on programme by programme basis. State 2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time Cross River State programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State NUC on programme by programme basis. 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to Ogun State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo programmes: State 7. Enugu State University of Science & 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Technology, Enugu State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards Ijagun, Ogun State (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 9. Rivers State University of Science & 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Port Harcourt approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi university, must have earned full accreditation and must be State run within approved campuses; 11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa 20% of total students’ population in the programme; State 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must 13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – equivalent; Akoko, Ondo State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, State Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nasarawa State. Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material C. Private Universities resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State i.e. on the main campus of the university; 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme; 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied Edo State the Resource Verification Requirements. 7. Wesley University of Science and 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be Technology, Ondo, Ondo State subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of 8. Fountain University, Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Dr. Gidado Kumo apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Director, Academic Planning any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich For: Executive Secretary Programmes. Signed Management

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Federal University of Tech- Federal University, Lafia, 1 University of 1948 1981 29 2011 Ibadan, Ibadan 15 nology, Akure Nasarawa State Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Kashere, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 16 1981 30 2011 1960 Technology, Yola Gombe State Obafemi Awolowo Federal University of Federal University, Wukari, 3 University, 1962 17 1982 31 2011 Ile-Ife Technology, Minna Taraba State Nigerian Defence Academy, 1985 32 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 18 Kaduna Katsina State Federal University, Dutse, 1988 33 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 34 2011 6 University of Benin, Benin City 1970 20 University, Bauchi Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 21 University of Agriculture, 1988 35 2011 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Makurdi Ekiti State Federal University of Federal University, Otuoke, 8 1975 22 1988 36 2011 University of Calabar, Calabar Agriculture, Abeokuta Bayelsa 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, 9 University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 Wudil, Kano State 2012 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Birnin- 24 1992 38 2013 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 Awka Kebbi, Kebbi University of Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University 39 Federal University, Gusau, 11 25 1992 2013 Maiduguri 1975 of Agriculture, Umudike Zamfara Federal University, Gashua, 12 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1975 26 National Open University of 2002 40 2013 Sokoto Nigeria, Lagos Yobe University of Port-Harcourt, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Nigeria Maritine University 13 1975 27 2007 41 2018 Port-Harcourt Resources, Effurun Okerenkoko, Delta State 14 Federal University of Tech- 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 nology, Owerri 1980 Kogi State

STATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science Ebonyi State University, 1 1979 17 2000 33 Sokoto State University, & Technology, Port Harcourt Abakaliki Sokoto 2009 Nasarawa State University, 2 Ambrose Alli University, 1980 18 2002 Akwa Ibom State University, Ekpoma Keffi 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Abia State University, 19 Adamawa State University, 3 1981 2002 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 Uturu Mubi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Enugu State University of Gombe State University, 4 20 2004 Bauchi State University, Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Gombe 36 Gadau 2011 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Kaduna State University, 5 1982 21 2004 Maitama Sule University, Ago-Iwoye Kaduna 37 2012 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Cross River University of Kano 6 1982 22 2004 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Technology, Calabar 38 The Technical University, 2012 Lagos State University, Plateau State University, Ibadan. 7 23 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Bokkos 2005 Sule Lamido University, 39 2013 Ladoke Akintola University of Ondo State University of Kafin Hausa 8 1990 24 2008 Technology, Ogbomoso Technology, Okiti Pupa. Ondo State University of 2015 Imo State University, Ibrahim Babangida University, 40 9 1992 25 2005 Medical Sciences Owerri Lapai, Niger State Benue State University, Tai Solarin University of 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 10 1992 26 2005 Makurdi Education, Ijagun Eastern Palm University, Delta State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 42 11 1992 27 2006 Ogboko 2016 Abraka University, Katsina University of Africa, Adekunle Ajasin University, Yobe State University 43 12 1999 Toru-Orua 2016 Akungba - Akoko 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Kogi State University, Kebbi State University of 44 2016 13 1999 29 2006 Borno State University Anyigba Science and Technology, Aliero Niger-Delta University, Osun State University, Moshood Abiola University of 14 30 45 2017 Yenagoa 2000 Osogbo 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Odumegwu Ojukwu University Taraba State University, Gombe State University of Science 2000 2008 46 2017 15 Uli 31 Jalingo and Technology, Kumo Kano University of Science Kwara State University, Zamfara State University, 2000 2009 47 2018 16 & Technology, Wudil 32 Ilorin Talata-Mafara

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. Obong University, Obong Chrisland University, 1 Babcock University, Ilishan 1999 26 2007 51 2015 Remo Ntak Owode, Ogun State Madonna University, Christopher University, 2 1999 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 52 2015 Okija Mowe, Ogun State Igbinedion University, Tansian University, Umunya, Hallmark University, 3 1999 28 2007 2015 Okada Anambra State 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Kings University, Ode Omu, Bowen University, Iwo 2001 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 2015 4 54 Osun State Covenant University, Ota Wesley University of Science 2007 55 Michael and Cecilia Ibru 5 2002 30 & Technology, Ondo Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015 Pan-Atlantic University, Western Delta University, Mountain Top University, 6 2002 31 2007 56 2015 Lagos Oghara, Delta State Ogun State The Achievers University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 32 2007 Ritman University, Ikot 7 Benin City Owo 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, American University of 33 African University of Science 8 Nigeria, Yola 2003 & Technology, Abuja 2007 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Redeemers University, Ede, Afe Babalola University, Edwin Clark University, 9 2005 34 2009 2015 Osun State Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State Ajayi Crowther University, Godfrey Okoye University, Hezekiah University, 10 2005 35 2009 60 2015 Oyo Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Umudi, Imo State Al-Hikmah University, Nile University of Nigeria, Anchor University, Ayobo, 36 2009 61 2016 11 Ilorin 2005 Abuja Lagos State Arthur Jarvis University, Caritas University, Amorji- 37 Oduduwa University, 62 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2016 12 2005 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Nke, Enugu Clifford University, Owerrinta, 63 Abia State 2016 13 Bingham University, Auta- 2005 38 Paul University, Awka, 2009 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Anambra State Coal City University, Enugu, 64 Enugu State 2016 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 39 Rhema University, Obeama- Asa, Rivers State 2009 Crown Hill University, 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Renaissance University, Wellspring University, 15 Enugu 2005 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Dominican University, 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Bells University of Tech, Adeleke University, Ede, 16 2005 41 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Ota, Ogun State Osun State 2011 67 Oyo State 2016 Lead City University, Ibadan, 68 Legacy University, Okija, 2016 17 Oyo State 2005 42 Baze University, Abuja 2011 Anambra State Crawford University, Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 18 2005 43 Landmark University, Omu- 69 Delta State Igbesa, Ogun State Aran, Kwara State 2011 Kwararafa University, Wukari Samuel Adegboyega University, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 Abia State 19 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 Crescent University, Elizade University, Ilara- 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 20 2005 Ibadan, Oyo State Abeokuta 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 72 PAMO University of Medical 2017 21 Novena University, Ogume, 46 2012 Sciences, Portharcourt, River State Delta State 2005 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 47 73 22 University of Mkar, Mkar 2005 Uturu, Abia State 2012 Oyo State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, McPherson University, Seriki Eko University of Medical 2017 23 2006 48 2012 74 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State Southwestern University, 49 2012 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Okun Owa, Ogun State Augustine, University, 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015

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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 3. Bayero University, Kano 16. University of Benin, Benin City 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 19. University of llorin, llorin 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 20. University of Jos, Jos 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 5. Anambra State University, Uli 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 8. Delta State University, Abraka 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 12. Imo State University, Owerri 25. Kwara State University Malete 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 10. Caleb University, Lagos 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 5. Bowen University, Iwo 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 16. Madonna University Okija 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT

Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed announce to the general public, especially prospective university promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure 8. First site assessment visit for establishing private universities in Nigeria. 9. Finalisation of document 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 10. Second (final) site assessment visit establishment of the university 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 12. Approval by NUC Management 3. Collection of application forms 13. Approval by NUC Board 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 14. Approval by FEC 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of Executive Secretary, NUC SCOPU Announcer

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT List of Illegal Universities Closed Down by NUC

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo the general public, especially parents and prospective 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 42) Temple University, Abuja anywhere in Nigeria. 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Nigeria. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria Lagos. 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, any of its other campuses Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study campuses Centre. 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management its other campuses. Academic, Lagos 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko of its other campuses. Campus) 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos other campuses. 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State any of its other campuses 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos. 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and campuses in Nigeria. charges on subscribers. 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State Campus 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. Nigeria. 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria. 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. Nigeria 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER

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