January 2020

Vol. VIII No. 1

A Monthly Publication from the Office of the Vice - C h a n c e l l o r

BORNO STATE UNIVERSITY MATRICULATES

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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, , human and veterinary 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]

January 2020

Vol. VIII No. 1 EDITORIAL DESK

As the first edition of the Bulletin in 2020 comes, you will read about how the year opens with academic landmark events for both the University and its new sister, University, as they both matriculated newly admitted students into various programmes. The big brother, however, has further academic accolades to its credit as it inducts both medical and veterinary doctors into active service for humanity. The inductees no doubt will proudly bear the torch of the University as a Centre of Excellence wherever they serve. Also in this edition, you will get to know that the 52nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society of Neurological Science (NSNS) will be held in Unimaid later in the year. This is a further proof of the University’s pursuit of excellence just as the College of Medical Sciences presented awards of honour to sixty-four per- sonalities who in one way or the other contributed to the success of both the College and the University. You will also read about Unimaid staff taking over the prestigious positions of the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Institute of Chartered Ac- countants of Nigeria (ICAN) and that of President, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB). Read about these stories and more in this edition.

Editorial Board

Professor M. I. Ahmed - Chairman Professor M. L. Mele - Member Dr. Mary Pindar Ndahi - Member Musa Usman - Member Mohammed T. Ahmed - Member Amina M. Abdullahi - Secretary

Mohammed T. Ahmed - Deputy Director, Information Alh. Suleiman Garba - Chief Photographer Ahmadu Abubakar - Photographer Mohammed M. Lawan - Photographer Rabi U. Yusuf (Mrs.) - Reporter Abdulmumin Kolo Gulani - Reporter Abubakar Mustapha - Reporter Mahmud Mohammed - Reporter Faculty/Directorate Representatives - Reporters Kyari Ali - Circulation Professor M. I. Ahmed - Design, Development & Integration

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he University of Maiduguri has matricu- the matriculating students to make very good use lated eleven thousand six hundred and of their stay in the University by working hard, T sixty five (11, 665) candidates admitted making friends and shunning social vices like cult- into the 100 and 200 level degree programmes of ism, drug abuse and violent demonstrations, stress- the University for the 2019-2020 Academic Session ing that the students should familiarize themselves through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examina- with all the University rules and regulations and tion, Direct Entry and the placement of the Universi- ty Remedial Arts and Science students. This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor, Pro- fessor Aliyu Shugaba, during the 39th Matriculation Ceremony held on Friday 31stJanuary 2020 at the University Convocation Square. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the University re- mains popular throughout Nigeria and beyond de-

spite the current security challenges bedevilling the (L-R): The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, the University Librarian, Professor Emmanuel Camble and State, adding that admissions into the University The Dean Students’ affairs, Professor Alhaji Maina have continued to be more and more competitive. Gimba For every candidate admitted, he said, there are at strictly adhere to them. least ten other qualified applicants who could not The Vice-Chancellor then reiterated the University secure a place in the University. He therefore urged Management’s commitment to making everything feasible in maintaining law and order as well as combating criminal tendencies both within and out- side the University, and he also congratulated the matriculating students on their oath taking ceremo- ny and being part of the University of Maiduguri family. A breakdown of the admitted students indicates that the highest number is in the Faculty of Science with three thousand six hundred and seventy five The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, deliver- (3,675), followed by Faculty of with two ing his keynote address

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thousand and eighty eight (2,088), Faculty of Social (Cont’d from Page 2) Sciences, one thousand four hundred and seventy three (1,473) and Faculty of Management Sciences with one thousand three hundred and thirty nine (1,339). Others are Faculty of Engineering, seven hundred and ninty five (795), College of Medical Sciences, six hundred and forty seven (647), Faculty of Agriculture, six hundred and twenty six (626) Faculty of Arts, five hundred and fifteen (515) and Faculty of Law, two hundred and thirteen (213). The least is Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with

eighty nine (89), Faculty of Pharmacy with ninety A cross-section of the matriculating students taking four (94) and the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, oath of allegiance one hundred and eleven (111). Highlights of the Ceremony include the Oath Taking administered by the Director Senate and Academic matters, Mr. Filibus Yamta Mshelia, who represented the Registrar.

COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES UNIMAID ADJUDGED CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1986

he Management of the University of Mai- Medical Sciences of the University was adjudged duguri will continue to provide a pleasant Centre of Excellence in 1986 as a result of efforts T working environment for the College of put in towards providing quality graduands stress- Medical Sciences and other programmes of the ing that the College has taken the University’s rep- University in order to ensure the production of utation across the globe and therefore urged them quality graduands as well as maintain its standard to maintain the tempo. as ‘Centre of Excellence’. Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the occa- The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Ali- sion, Professor Mohammed Mala Daura a former yu Shugaba, made the assertion at the College of Vice-Chancellor of the University, stated that the Medical Sciences Award Ceremony that took place College is almost 40 years old now, and the on Sunday 19th January, 2020 at the El-Kanemi award ceremony being organized is a celebration Hall of the University. of excellence, perseverance and dedication of

Professor Shugaba pointed out that the College of (Cont’d on Page 9)

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he University of Maiduguri Faculty of catering for a wide range of complex issues associat- Veterinary Medicine has witnessed a ed with the profession. T steady growth since its establishment He stated that the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of in 1981 and has produced quality graduates the University has broadened its sphere of community that are competing with their peers in the field of service to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps veterinary medicine across the Federation and in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Or- beyond. ganization (FAO) and the Borno State Government, stressing that members of the Faculty are actively involved in another FAO sponsored livelihood-based intervention in emergency reponses programme known as Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Stand- ards (LEGS), which he said is a commendable devel- opment.

The Vice-Chancellor then commended the Faculty staff for their teamwork and dedication in handling The representative of the Vice Chancellor, Professor academic activities and also used the occasion to Emmanuel Camble delivering his keynote address congratulate the graduands for achieving a milestone in their academic goal and wished them all the This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, during the occasion of the swearing-in of the 31st Batch of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) graduands held on Tuesday 28th January 2020 at the El-Kanemi Hall of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the University Librarian, Professor Emmanuel Camble, noted that the faculty is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the field of veteri- The Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Professor nary medicine not only in Nigeria but globally. Mohammed A. Waziri, delivering his address The Faculty, he added, has witnessed a monu- best in their chosen profession. mental and enviable expansion over the years in (Cont’d on Page 5)

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In his opening remarks, the Dean Faculty of Vet- (Cont’d from Page 4)

erinary Medicine, Professor Mohammed A. Wa- support it got from the University management and ziri, said the Faculty is the only veterinary faculty thanked the attestation committee for organising a in the whole of North-eastern Nigeria, stressing successful and befitting ceremony. that this has placed an enormous pressure on it While performing the function of Oath Taking, the for admission by qualified candidates. He point- Registrar Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Josiah ed out that the current capacity of the Faculty is Tagwai Kantiyok, noted that the ceremony is an an- only sixty, but with the present expansion and nual ritual in the profession. He said that provisional remodelling of the Faculty, the need for upward practicing permits, renewable yearly, are issued to review of intake to at least ninety becomes im- them and urged the inductees to stick to professional perative. ethics and code of conduct in addition to increasing Professor Waziri then highlighted that the Uni- their knowledge through seminars and conferences as the profession requires frequent knowledge updates to keep up with new trends in the profession.

In a valedictory speech on behalf of the inductees, Dr. Bukar Tijjani thanked parents and guardians for providing both moral and financial support during their training and also commended the Faculty staff and the University management for providing a con- ducive academic environment for them to study.

A cross-section of dignitaries at the induction ceremony In his vote of thanks, Professor Muhammed M. Bukar of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine commended versity has invested so much in the areas of staff the University for providing the enabling environment recruitment and development as well as upgrad- for academic activities and thanked the inductees for ing and expanding the existing infrastructures, their dedication and commitment during their six year adding that the academic staff strength of the of academic activities in the University. Faculty is over one hundred and thirty with over Highlights of the occasion included presentation of thirty professors. He further said the Faculty is certificates to some outstanding inductees who distin- deeply grateful and appreciative of the immense guished themselves during their academic years.

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he University of Maiduguri is commit- sub-region. The University, he said, has already set- ted to improving the quality and tled all its financial commitments with the Council T standard of its graduates in various and intends to invite it for verification of all facili- fields to compete favourably with its peers ties put in place in the College as requested. across the length and breadth of the country and The VC used the occasion to commend the efforts beyond. put in by the staff of the College of Medical Scienc- This was stated by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor es in ensuring the successful training of the 82 medi- Aliyu Shugaba, during the 44th MBBS Attestation cal doctors. The College, he informed the audience, Ceremony of the College of Medical Sciences of has since inception produced two thousand eight the University held at the Convocation Square on hundred and five (2,805) doctors adding that the Wednesday 20th January 2020. number indicates the resolve of the College towards

Professor Shugaba noted that in line with the re- providing the much-needed manpower within the immediate community and beyond. Professor quest of the Medical and Dental Council of Nige- ria, the University has created four additional Shugaba therefore appealed to the new doctors to faculties in the College of Medical Sciences. Thus, keep to the oath and ethics of their profession and it is hoped that the Council will now approve the continue to serve the society with dedication and increase of intake of students of the College from high sense of responsibility. He added that he is 150 to 200 so as to take care of the health confident they will add to the strength and prestige of the medical profession as well as contribute sig- needs of the teeming citizens in the North-east nificantly to its success.

He then congratulated the new inductees for achiev- ing a milestone in their chosen career and urged them to maintain cordial relationship with their pa- tients and the society.

Administering the Oath of Allegiance on the induc- tees, the Registrar Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr. T.A.B. Sanusi, congratulated them for being part of thousands of other professional hu- (Front row, L-R) : The Registrar Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr. T.A.B. Sanusi, the Vice Chancellor, man service providers across the country and urged Professor Aliyu Shugaba and Chief Medical Director, Uni- versity of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Professor Ahmed them to abide by the core professional ethics of the Ahidjo profession, stressing that (Cont’d on Page 7)

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(Cont’d from Page 6) the Council will take disciplinary action against ther en any errant behaviour from them.

hance the teaching capacity of lecturers.

In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director, Universi- ty of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, urged the inductees to be at their best and be guided by their professional ethics and conduct while practicing their chosen profession.

In a valedictory speech on behalf of the other in- ductees, Dr. Adam Haruna commended the staff of The Provost College of Medical Sciences, Professor the College and the University Management for Mohammed Bukar, delivering his keynote address their dedication and commitment towards ensuring that they got the best during their learning process, Earlier in his welcome address, the Acting Provost and also used the occasion to thank their parents College of Medical Sciences, Professor Moham- and guardians for offering them the best support med Bukar, stated that the occasion is historic be- and assistance during the course of their studies. cause the attestation ceremony is the first to be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Highlights of the occasion includes presentation of Shugaba, and at the same time an opportunity to certificates and awards to those who distinguished celebrate the unique contributions of the College of Medical Sciences to its immediate environment and the sub-region.

Professor Bukar pointed that the College is mak- ing a bumper harvest from its reinvigorated com- mittee system. From the feedback received from these various committees, he said, the College was able to develop a blueprint that will take it to the next level, adding that the College now The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (Second has a mechanism whereby lecturers are evaluat- from right), in a handshake with one of the inductees while other principal officers at the occasion look on ed by students. This he said was designed to im- prove service delivery to the students and to fur-

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he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- and 27th of March 2020. He said that it will serve as guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has an avenue to highlight the return of peace in the state T called on Nigerians to appreciate the after a decade of insurgency, and at the same time country’s health facilities and take full advantage will serve as an inspirational crusade to create of them for their medical treatment. He made the awareness on critical health conditions such as epilep- call when he hosted a delegation from the Nigeri- sy and spinal cord injury, among others. an Society of Neurological Science (NSNS), an af- Earlier, the Chairman Local Organizing Committee of filiate of the World Federation of Neurology, in the conference, Professor Yakubu Nyandaiti, said the rd his office on Thursday 23 January 2020. upcoming Conference is the first of its kind to be host- Professor Shugaba pointed out that the country ed in the northeastern part of Nigeria, adding that it will have international speakers from Europe and Asia. The aim of the conference, he said, is to create awareness in complex neurological surgery, spinal cord injury and post trauma related management.

Professor Nyandaiti used the visit to thank the Univer- sity Management for the purchase of an endoscopy machine for the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (right) hav- ing tete-a-tete with the Chairman Local Organizing Com- mittee, Professor Yakubu Nyandaiti (left) has some of the best medical brains who are mak- ing professional impact both within and outside the shores of Nigeria, adding that with the ongoing medical reforms in the country, Nigerians should take full advantage of the development to treat their illness through the professional medical per- sonnel and facilities in the country. The Vice- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba and the Chair- Chancellor then commended the Society for choos- man Local Organizing Committee, Professor Yakubu Nyan- nd daiti (front row, centre) with the Registrar, Tijjani Bukar ing Maiduguri as the venue for the upcoming 52 (first from right), the University Librarian, Professor Emman- uel Camble in a group photograph with the Nigerian Society Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Neurological Science delegates of the society scheduled to hold between 22nd

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COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES UNIMAID ADJUDGED CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1986

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ing the College and the University faculties and de- partments during his Inaugural Senate Meeting to frontally confront the monster called “There is no money syndrome”. He disclosed that the challenges made the College to organize a College Day in August, 2019, pro- duce a Maiden Newsletter and also organized a 2- Day Workshop for PowerPoint Training in conjunc- tion with Instructional Technology Centre of the Uni- versity. Sixty four personalities received awards. These in- clude the incumbent Vice-Chancellor of the Universi- ty, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, all former Vice- Professor Emeritus Abdulhamid Abubakar receiving Chancellors, former Provosts, former Deputy Prov- his award from Professor M.M. Daura osts, former College Officers as well as Mallam Mu- sa Baninge, a retired driver with the College who the Provost said had never failed in his responsibil- many distinguished personalities who contributed ity of conveying students to their practical venues their quota towards the development of the Col- within the metropolis. lege. In his remarks, the Provost of the College, Profes- sor Mohammed Bukar, noted that the College was formally established by the University of Maidu- guri Act 83 of 1979 with four Faculties; namely: Basic Medical Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Clinical Sciences and Dentistry with Late Professor George Miller Edington as its Pioneer Provost, stressing that the College has now produced two thousand eight hundred and five (2,805) medical doctors, two hundred (200) dental surgeons, five hundred and eighty nine (589) medical laborato- ry scientists, six hundred and fifty (650) radiog- raphers, four hundred and ninety five (495) nurs- The Provost, Professor Mohammed Bukar, handing over the es and two hundred and sixty one (261) physio- award to one of the recipients, Mallam Musa Baninge therapists. He added that the College has now 58 professors and 26 readers. Professor Bukar ex- pressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Aliyu Shugaba for challeng

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he University of Maiduguri is committed Earlier, the Country Representative of IMMAP, Mrs to ensuring harmonious relationship with Ghada Hatim, said they were in his office to seek T all stakeholders in Borno State and be- for partnership through signing an MoU with the Uni- yond in promoting and sustaining peaceful co- versity. existence amongst the populace in the post insur- Mrs Hatim explained that IMMAP is an international gency era in the North-east. This was made non-profit organization that provides targeted infor- known by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aliyu mation management and supports partners to re- Shugaba, when he hosted the Country Director spond to complex humanitarian recovery, transition IMMAP, an international non-governmental, non- to development and developmental challenges. profit organization in his office on Monday 13th January 2020. IMMAP’s mission, she stated, is to harness the power of information to facilitate evidence-based decisions He noted that peace is the cornerstone of any to improve people’s lives; that the purpose is to take meaningful development while humanitarian or- data and turn it into information and create ganizations are partners in fostering and ensur- knowledge for decision makers operating in humani- ing harmonious existence. The Vice-Chancellor tarian and developmental contexts, such as in situa- said the University has signed dozens of Memo- tions of violence and post disaster or conflict recov- randum of Understanding (MoU) with many local ery, where no one suffers due to lack of access to and international NGOs with a view to facilitat- timely, relevant and reliable information that has the ing and incorporating the University in the pro- power to transform lives. cess of post insurgency reorientation, rehabilita- tion and counselling of the affected communities Highlight of the meeting was the signing of a Memo- through its relevant units as part of its social re- randum of Understanding between the organization sponsibility. and the University. He then commended the NGOs for their humani- tarian services across the affected communities in the state and beyond and assured them of the University’s cooperation whenever the need aris- es. He added that the University has specialized centres that deal with disaster and risk manage- ment, conflict resolutions and counselling which can be deployed whenever the need arises. The VC also talked about information manage- ment which he described as vital in the 21st cen- tury world for proper coordination and imple- mentation of crucial and corporate activities, The Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Professor Ali- adding that the IMMAP initiative on information yu Shugaba, in a group photograph with the IMMAP team coordination and management is a force to be and other principal officers of the University reckoned with in the 21st Century global village humanitarian services.

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he Management of the University of classes are large.

Maiduguri has directed all faculties, The circular further directed that results of Continu- T College and departments to stop with ous Assessment Tests should be displayed to stu- immediate effect Computer Based Test (CBT) also dents before the main examinations. known as e-examination in the University.

This was contained in a circular released on 22nd January 2020 by the Director Senate and Aca- demic Matters of the University, Mr. Filibus Yamta Mshelia.

The statement said that the Management of the University has directed the Provost, Deans, Direc- tors and Heads of Departments to conduct all ex-

aminations using the pen-to-paper mode, stressing Mr. Filibus Yamta Mshelia that lecturers are however at liberty to conduct Director, Senate and Academic Matters Continuous Assessment Tests using the CBT where

he University of Maiduguri is committed cratic journey, adding that the University of Maidu- to producing competent work force guri is one of the leading institutions in the country T needed across the various sectors of the economy in the country by being firm and adap- tive to innovations taking place across the globe.

This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor, Pro- fessor Aliyu Shugaba, when he hosted the Presi- dent of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and some Executive Members of the Union at the Coun- cil Chamber of the University on 13th January 2020. Professor Aliyu Shugaba Professor Aliyu Shugaba noted that journalists, be- Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri ing members of the fourth estate of the realm, are (Cont’d on Page 13) critical stakeholders in the sustenance of our demo-

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that produces journalists that are to be found in (Cont’d from Page 12) almost every media organization in the country then thanked the union for its unflinching support in and in some foreign ones trying to entrench de- promoting unity and harmony amongst the diverse mocracy. These journalists, he said, have been Nigerian communities through its wide coverage of doing the University proud. programmes and events and further encouraged the The University, he said, is one of the second- Union to, as stakeholders in the Nigerian project, generation universities in the country that has sustain the tempo. grown from strength to strength and is compet- ing favourably with the first generation of Nige- rian universities by producing quality graduates in many disciplines over the years.

The Vice-Chancellor used the forum to commend the long existing partnership between the Uni- versity and NUJ adding that the bond between them is now needed more than ever before be-

cause of the prevailing situation in the state. The The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, and the University of Maiduguri, he further said, will con- President of NUJ, Comrade Chris Isiguzo (centre), in a group photograph to commemorate the visit tinue to relate with the union, especially in assist- ing it to propagate what the University stands Earlier in his remarks, the President of NUJ, Com- for bearing in mind the post insurgency period in rade Chris Isiguzo, stated that they were in the Uni- the Northeast. versity in continuation of the NUJ tour of the country He which the Union kick started this year (2020). He then appreciated the harmonious partnership exist-

ing between the University of Maiduguri through its affiliated College and the International Institute of

Journalism, a brain child of the Nigerian Union of Journalist, and commended the University for pro- ducing quality professional journalists whom he said are doing well in their career across the length and President of NUJ, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, making opening remarks breadth of Nigeria.

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he Vice Chancellor University of Maidu- selves.

guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has sa- The VC maintained that parental upbringing is par- T luted the courage and dedication of the amount and contributes a lot in setting the rating of University students in pursuing their primary objec- students, while the University on its part focuses on tives. He said this when he hosted members of the character moulding and imparting knowledge. He Students’ Union Government and some officers of further noted that the University builds on the early Students Affairs Division of the University at the home training successes students might have received th University Council Chamber on 10 January 2020. at home.

Professor Shugaba noted that the University of The Vice-Chancellor then urged the students to be Maiduguri has the lowest rate of students’ indisci- law abiding and work hard in order to achieve aca- pline complared to other universities in the Feder- demic excellence, adding that submission to the Uni- ation stressing that such a rating has contributed a versity authority is one of the first steps towards lot in making the academic process achievable achieving such a milestone. and building a harmonious bond of understanding Earlier, the Dean Students’ Affairs, Professor Alhaji between lecturers and the students. He pointed out Maina Gimba, said they were on the courtesy visit to that the management is happy with the manner identify with the Vice-Chancellor on his recent Tur- over 40,000 undergraduates offering various baning as Dan-Malikin Biu and prayed for Allah’s courses in the University are conducting them guidance and protection.

On his part, the President, Students’ Union Govern- ment, Abdulrahaman Zanna Sunoma, noted that they were in his office to felicitate with him on his recent Turbaning. The students, he said, join thousands of well-wishers in rejoicing with him on the occasion and prayed for his protection and success.

Highlights of the visit included a presentation of a plaque to commemorate the visit by the Students’ Union Government President. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba address- ing members of the Students’ Union Government and some officers of the Students Affairs Division, Uni- versity of Maiduguri

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he Borno State Governor, Professor Ba- with the completion of the road and drainage net- bagana Umara Zulum, has said that his works already embarked upon; he added that the T administration accords education high other works being embarked upon within the campus priority as it is undoubtedly the most important are at a satisfactory level of completion. He then driving factor for economic development in the urged the University management to do everything 21st Century. possible in ensuring students’ comfort while pursuing

The Governor stated this during the Maiden Ma- their various courses of study, stressing that the gov- triculation Ceremony of Borno State University on ernment will ensure that both the academic and non- academic staff are well motivated in discharging Thursday 30thJanuary 2020 at the State Universi- ty premises. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. their responsibilities. The Executive Governor then Babagana Wakil, the Governor noted that educa- used the occasion to congratulate the students for tion is the most important driver needed for social the oath they have taken and warned them to be transformation, adding that his administration law abiding, adding that rights and privileges ac- pledges an unflinching commitment to the provision corded them by the University can be withdrawn if of quality and functional education at all levels by their conduct is found to be at variance with the investing heavily in education to create better op- ethos and regulations of the University. portunities. In his welcome address, the Vice Chancellor Borno

State University, Professor Umar Kyari Sandabe, said the University has four faculties with thirty two

programmes. The faculties, he said, are Agriculture, Arts and Education, Social and Management Scienc- es as well as Sciences. He added that eight hundred and one students (801) were successfully cleared for

admission out of which six hundred and forty seven (647) students have registered. Professor Sandabe then commended the Borno State Governor for his support and encouragement and assured them of

the University management’s commitment to deliver- The Chief of Staff to the Borno State Governor, Dr. ing excellent educational standard. He therefore Babagana Wakil delivering his keynote address at the occassion urged the students to live up to the task of acquiring knowledge in their various chosen courses. While The Executive Governor stressed that the Universi- delivering closing remarks, the Deputy Vice- ty landscape will change in the next two weeks Cont’d on page 16)

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Chancellor Central Administration, Professor Fanna (Cont’d from page 15) Inna Abdulrahaman, thanked the Borno State duguri, Professor J. D. Amin and the Director Senate Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for and Academic Matters University of Maiduguri, Mr. finding them worthy by appointing them and also Filibus Yamta Mshelia who represented the Universi- commended the University of Maiduguri for its ty’s Registrar, among others. support in nurturing the new University by carrying much of the weight in terms of research and plan- ning. Highlights of the Ceremony includes oath taking administered to the students by the Univer- sity Registrar, Zannah Mustapha Kashim. Among the dignitaries who attended the Ceremony in- clude the Acting Vice-Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Professor Emmanuel Camble, Dean School of Postgraduate Studies University of Mai A cross-section of the matriculating students taking oath of allegiance

he Management of University of Mai- Meanwhile, the University urged him to contin- duguri has congratulated the Chairman ue projecting the good image of the University T Senate Committee on Course System of as he steers the Society for the next two years the University, Professor Wole Sodipo, on his (2019-2021) and wishes him a successful ten- recent election as the new president of the Ni- ure. gerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) at the 37th Annual General Meeting/Conference of the Society held recent- ly in Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina. A statement issued by the Deputy Director Infor- mation of the University, Mohammed T. Ahmed, stated that Professor Sodipo was elected as the President as a result of his efforts, dedication and selfless service over the years. Professor Wole Sodipo is with the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and was the Deputy Provost Pre-Clinical between 2000- 2004 and was recently awarded with the Lead- Professor Wole Sodipo, President of the Nigerian ership Award at the College of Medical Scienc- Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology es Ceremony. (NSBMB)

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he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu-

guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has reit- the University will give its maximum support in T erated the University management’s strengthening the long existing relationship and commitment to strengthening professional conduct thanked the Institute for making itself accessible to and provision of sound academic excellence. many members of staff of the University.

th He made this known when the 55 President of the Earlier in his remarks the President of the Institute of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Mazi Nnamdi A. (ICAN) and his delegation from Maiduguri/ Okwuadigbo, said that he and his delegation were Damaturu District of the Institute paid him a cour- on a courtesy visit to the University in order to tesy call at the University Council Chamber on strengthen the long existing relationship between the nd Wednesday 22 January 2020. Institute and the University.

Professor Shugaba noted that the University is He added that one of the objectives of ICAN is to both academically and professionally minded in ensure that students of accounting and prospective all its dealings, adding that it has challenged the ones are well prepared and counselled on the need Department of Accountancy of the University to map out channels that will improve the institution’s revenue generation and also help in financial planning for effective financial administration.

The Department, the vice-chancellor said, has 50% of its staff registered as members of the ICAN and the University relates well with them in finding acceptable ways of sourcing more revenue to en- able the University to maintain and offer best ac- ademic services.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed delight with the emergence of a member of staff of the University, Professor Ahmed Kumshe, as the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Institute. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (left) wel- With his emergence, the cordial relationship exist- coming the President of the Institute of Chartered Ac- countants of Nigeria, Mazi Nnamdi A. Okwuadigbo ing between the University and the Institute has now reached a new level, he said, adding that (Cont’d on page 18)

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to balance good academic performance, profes- sional qualification, technological competence and excellent managerial skills. According to him, these are the requirements that are highly priced in the exciting, albeit competitive, world of ac- counting.

Professor Ahmed Kumshe, Registrar/Chief Executive of ICAN, making remarks on the visit

of Nigeria. He expressed optimism that Professor Kumshe would reposition ICAN to more enviable heights and thereby bring honour and glory to the University of Maiduguri. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (right) receiving gift from the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Mazi Nnamdi A. Okwuadigbo

Mazi Okwuadigbo informed the Vice-Chancellor that ICAN members from the University, who are both academic and non-academic, have contrib- uted immensely to the growth and development of the Institute and the accounting profession in general.

He pointed out that Professor Ahmed Kumshe, The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba and Presi- dent of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nige- who is from the University of Maiduguri, is the ria, Mazi Nnamdi A. Okwuadigbo (centre), the Registrar/ Chief Executive of ICAN, Professor Ahmed Kumshe (far first academic to be appointed as the Registrar/ left) in a group photograph with other members of the delegation Chief Executive of ICAN and at the same time the first to occupy the position from the northern part

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