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A Monthly Publication from the Office of the Vice - C h a n c e l l o r
© University of Maiduguri, Nigeria - www.unimaid.edu.ng
MISSION STATEMENT The University of Maiduguri shall be an institution dedicated to scholarship and learning in the arts, sciences, humanities and technology, and the development of moral and civic character of all persons who pass through her portals. The University shall facilitate and advance scholarship and learning, especially in the light of her location in the Sahelian environment in the North-Eastern Nigeria, and at the cross-roads of Afri- ca and Middle-Eastern culture.
VISION STATEMENT
The University of Maiduguri apart from achieving competence in the basic arts and sciences, aims at excel- lence in agriculture, pastoralism, engineering, human and veterinary medicine and information technology as well as in arid zone, trans-Saharan and inter-African peace and strategic studies. The University also aims to promote the development of private and public morality, discipline, accountability and probity, and also international cooperation through participation, research and dissemination of information.
All letters should be addressed to: Published by: The Office of the Vice-Chancellor, The Deputy Director, Information Unit, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria Senate Building, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. email: [email protected] email: [email protected]
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In spite of the security challenges that have continued to bedevil the North-east subregion throughout 2019, synergy, collaboration and spirit of partnership with relevant agencies and communities was the life-force that kept University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) on course attracting so many projects that hinge on infrastruc- tural development, scholarships, government appointments and other recognitions by both the local and na- tional communities. During the year under review, Centre for Trans-Saharan Studies was inaugurated as the first Centre for Conservation of Artefact in the whole of northern Nigeria – a feat that continuous to proof the standing of University of Maiduguri as the Centre of Excellence. The year also witnessed the submission of report by the Committee on Funding of Revitalization of Public Universities and research collaboration with UNESCO on Lake Chad, and Rural Electrification Agency on improved electricity supply to the Univer- sity campus respectively. University of Maiduguri witnessed the emergence of yet another visionary leadership that will steer the ad- ministration of the institution for another five years, with the much desired goal-oriented mission and vision that have great potentials of repositioning the institution as a citadel of learning. The symbolic handing over of University of Maiduguri leadership and expressional allegiance of Professor Aliyu Shugaba to vig- orously pursue principles that promote high quality teaching, learning and research were witnessed in a valedictory session of Senate in honour of Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi. The Vice Chancellor Universi- ty of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, gave a detailed blueprint of “The Unimaid Road Map” in his maiden meeting of Senate in scripts that were loaded with sincere pledges, unwavering determination and promises to serve the University of Maiduguri beyond the call of duty. At long last, the much talked about Borno State University (BOSU) came on board with the appointment of its top key management staff drawn from Unimaid. The year revealed the flag-off and commissioning of projects by His Excellency, the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. On a solemn note, we also witnessed the parting of our beloved colleagues, mothers, sisters, brothers and children in the University community within the year. May their souls rest in peace.
Professor M. I. Ahmed - Chairman Professor M. L. Mele - Member Dr. Mary Pindar Ndahi - Member Musa Usman - Member Mohammed T. Ahmed - Member
Mohammed T. Ahmed - Deputy Director, Information Alh. Suleiman Garba - Chief Photographer Ahmadu Abubakar - Photographer Mohammed M. Lawan - Photographer Bintu Mohammed (Mrs.) - Reporter Rabi U. Yusuf (Mrs.) - Reporter Abdulmumin Kolo Gulani - Reporter Abubakar Mustapha - Reporter Faculty/Directorate Representatives - Reporters Kyari Ali - Circulation Professor M. I. Ahmed - Design, Development & Integration
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he Executive Governor of Borno State, The organisation of the workshop, the Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has said, could not have come at a better time than T observed that the education sector in the now because the government is exploring all ave- State is worst hit during the period of insurgency nues that could lead to engaging the youth right that lasted for almost ten years. from the primary level to secondary as well as tertiary levels to make them abhor the preaching The Governor made the observation during a one- and way of life of the insurgents. He therefore day Project Launch Workshop on “Conflict Based thanked the organizers of the workshop and Programme to Counter Violent Extremism in Borno wished them a successful deliberation. State” held on Wednesday 27th November 2019 at the El-Kanemi Hall of the University.
Represented by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, the Gov- ernor noted that his administration is all out to re- vamp the education sector from the devastating effect it suffered as a result of the insurgency through psychological warfare. This, he further said, will no doubt change the mindset of those who are engaged in this heinous act. The Vice-Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, highliting the importance of the pro- gramme
The Vice-Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Pro- fessor Aliyu Shugaba, in his address at the occa- sion assured international humanitarian agencies that the doors of the University remains open for collaboration and partnership in order to address the challenges of the immediate environment as well as the society at large.
The Vice-Chancellor pointed out that the im- The Secretary to the Borno State Government, Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, delivering the Borno State Gover- portance of the project launch cannot be overem- nor’s address phasized because insurgency is one of the great- est threats to global peace and (Cont’d on Page 3)
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security in the 21st century, adding that the dreadful (Cont’d from Page 2)
activities of Boko Haram insurgents has had devas- tating effect on the population, especially on wom- November and 1st December 2016 with a view to en and children, who are mostly made to become countering violent extremism amongst youths and widows, orphans and displaced. in the society at large.
Professor Shugaba, therefore, called for the need The Vice-Chancellor then expressed appreciation to adopt programmes that would counter violent to USAID for approving the grant to fund “Post extremism in our society and vigorously pursue them Conflict Activities to Counter Violent Extremism in as tools for countering the narratives of Boko Ha- Borno State”, a state which he said sadly happens ram and other extremist groups for peace, stability to be the epicenter of Boko Haram insurgency for and progress. over a decade.
The Vice-Chancellor recalled that the University of Maiduguri in collaboration with “Search for Com- mon Ground”, a Non-Governmental Organization,
The project Coordinator, Professor Adamu Umaru Dzi- vama, delivering his keynote address at the event
In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion who is Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Bulama Mali Gubio (First also the Chairman Borno State Civil Service Com- row, 3rd from right) flanked on the right by Professor J.D. Amin and Professor M.M. Daura mission, Dr. Bulama Mali Gubio, noted that con- flicts arise for many reasons, emphasising that ne- glecting core social values is one the major causes with support from the North East Regional Initiative of conflict in the present generation. (NERI) and the United States Agency for Internation- al Development (USAID) organized a Youth Summit on Violent Extremism in the University between 28th (Cont’d on Page 4)
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(Cont’d from Page 3) He added that many parents have abdicated
their responsibilities leaving their under-age chil- dren in the hands of other people thereby East region. Borno State, which is the epicenter of the insurgency, he said, necessitated the partner- exposing them to social ills which in the long run ship between the University of Maiduguri in Borno make them vulnerable. Dr. Gubio therefore ad- vised parents to return to the past glory of im- parting core social values in their children in order State and USAID, emphasizing the fact that the to checkmate negative societal influences on them University of Maiduguri saw the need for it to par- and expressed optimism that the workshop will go ticipate in post conflict activities in the state to help a long way in enlightening and positively influenc- rebuild trust and confidence to counter violent ex- ing the participants. tremism.
In a goodwill message, the USAID Mission Director Professor Dzivama then noted that the project has to Nigeria, Mr. Stephen Haykin, who was repre- two broad objectives: Firstly, to counter violent sented by Mrs Denise O’ Toole via Skype from extremism through teaching of Conflict Based Pro- Abuja, commended the University of Maiduguri grams (CBP) at lower basic, intermediate and ad- for hosting the crucial workshop and stated that vanced levels of education with the overall goal of violent extremism is a dangerous trend across the infusing such syllabus in the formal school system, globe which can be combated through promoting and secondly, to assess the effectiveness of teach- education. ing in the most common language of the environ- Mrs O’Toole noted that the USAID mission will al- ment on the learning of children at lower basic ways be a willing collaborating partner to the levels, before mainstreaming them for learning in University in promoting a responsive society for English language from primary four in formal the betterment of all. schools.
Giving an overview of the project, the Project Co- Among the dignitaries in attendance include for- ordinator, “Post Conflict Activities to Counter Vio- mer Vice Chancellors University of Maiduguri Pro- lent Extremism”, University of Maiduguri, Professor fessor Umaru Shehu, Professor J.D. Amin, Professor Adamu Umaru Dzivama, stated that the Boko Ha- M. M. Daura, Tijjani Bukar (Registrar) and other ram insurgency that started in 2009 has led to principal officers of the University. massive destruction of lives, properties and dis- placement of large communities across the North
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he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- The Vice-Chancellor stated, many university manage- guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has re- ments across the federation are vigorously complain- T newed the call for strategic harmony ing about the burden and he advised that in order to between the National Universities Commission ease the burden, an internal mechanism should be (NUC) and the various professional bodies during formulated by the NUC to find ways of accommodat- the accreditation exercise for Nigerian universi- ing the professional bodies in performing the task ties. The Vice-Chancellor made the call when he than allowing them to operate separately adding hosted the Accreditation Team from the Radiog- that doing so will reduce the excess spending being raphers Registration Board of Nigeria at the done on the same accreditation process. Council Chamber of the University on 27 Novem- Earlier, the team leader of the Radiographers Regis- ber 2019. tration Board of Nigeria, Professor Nzotta Christian, The Vice-Chancellor noted that the greatest bur- noted that they were on a routine assessment of pro- den facing Nigerian universities nowadays is the grammes, facilities and administrative structure of the duplication of accreditation process by the NUC Radiography unit of the University saying that if they and the various professional bodies. A collective are satisfied with what they see, it will take five system he said needs to be put in place in order years before returning. However, if the assessment is to harmonize the entire accreditation process. low, the Board will return in two years to re-examine the improvement and corrections pointed out adding that the University of Maiduguri has not been evalu- ated for eleven years by the Board due to the insur- gency that ravaged the Borno State. Professor Nzotta then stated that the aim of the ex- ercise is to ensure compliance with standard regula- tions of NUC, the Radiographers Board and the Uni- versity of Maiduguri.
The representative of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Camble (left) and the Registrar, Tijjani Bukar (right) Professor Shugaba stated that the University of Maiduguri is very much aware of the significance of the exercise adding that the institution has spent more than sixty million naira within a peri- od of some months on the payment of accredita- tion exercises for both the NUC and the various professional bodies because the burden of pay- The team leader of the Radiographers Registration ment has been shifted to universities and it is Board of Nigeria, Professor Nzotta Christian, making milking the Nigerian universities dry. remarks on their visit
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he Vice-Chancellor University of Mai- by enhancing teaching, learning and other related duguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has responsibilities. T commended the laudable water inter- Professor Shugaba added that the solar borehole vention scheme undertaken by the Borno State will not only channel its supply of water to the NH- Government in easing the water scarcity within Line quarters but also across the Professorial Quar- the University. ters, thereby assisting the entire university communi- ty in overcoming the challenges of this basic compo- nent of life.
The Vice-Chancellor observed that such intervention is paramount looking at the way the state was dev- astated by insurgency for almost a decade and expressed optimism for more partnership and col- laborations with the German Agency for Interna- tional Development (Deutiche Gesellschaft Fur Inter- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, expressing appreciation on behalf of the University of Maiduguri nationale Zusammenarbeit - GIZ). management
The Vice-Chancellor made the remark during a brief ceremony at the commissioning of solar powered boreholes, water tank and fetching points constructed in partnership with the Borno State Government and Funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Eco- nomic Cooperation and Development on Novem- ber 26, 2019.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that the gesture is not The GIZ Resilience Program Head in Nigeria, Mr. Felix Sarrazin, officially handing over the project to the Vice only timely but necessity as it will go a long way Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba
in easing the daily challenges of water scarcity in the campus, adding that with such intervention the
University will truly be a symbol of its existence (Cont’d on Page 7)
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(Cont’d from Page 6) In his remarks, the GIZ Resilience Program Head in Nigeria, Mr. Felix Sarrazin, said the solar powered borehole was the first to be constructed by the Agency following the urgent needs of such intervention by the Borno State Government and therefore urged the university community to make good use of the project.
Highlight of the occasion was the cutting the tape to commission the borehole by the Hon. Commis- sioner for Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Re- settlement, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, who repre- The representative of Borno State Governor, Hon. Com- sented the Borno State Governor, Professor Ba- missioner for Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Reset- tlement, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, cuts the tape to commis- bagana Umara Zulum. sion the project
he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- sured it that the centre will be put to good us for guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has com- the benefit of the entire University of Maiduguri T mended the National Communications and the state at large. Commission (NCC) for its laudable contribution in complementing the technological development of Earlier in his remarks, the Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice-Chairman, NCC, Malam Usman the University. He made the commendation on 24th November, 2019 while supervising the new Virtu- Mala, noted that the well-equipped Centre has a al Examination Centre donated to the institution 250 capacity with modern ICT instruments for fa- by NCC. cilitating electronic examination. Malam Mala then pointed out that the Virtual Examination Professor Shugaba noted that the gesture will Centre was contracted to Inter-world Technolo- help immensly in sustaining the digital examination gies in collaboration with the University of Maidu- system as the platform will also serve as an instru- guri and that the project will soon be commis- ment of promoting the 21st century revolutionary sioned. method of formal educational and its testing com- ponents.
The Vice-Chancellor then thanked the Commission for building the Centre in the University and as-
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he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- creditation are part of the vital tool for effective ac- guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba has com- ademic activities, but multiple assessments from regu- T mended the National Universities Com- latory and other professional bodies are causing a mission accreditation panel for their speedy and lot of pressure and consuming resources for the uni- prompt assessment of structures, facilities and aca- versities. demic programmes in the Faculty of Education. Professor Shugaba then stressed that University of He made the commendation on 2nd November Maiduguri is undergoing series of infrastructural 2019 during the Exit Report submission by the transformation in addition to many innovations made NUC team at the Council Chamber of the Universi- towards complementing what is on ground in order to ty. meet the needed goal. The university, he said, has signed an MOU with National Deposit Insurance Cor- poration (NDIC) in order to intervene in the Depart- ment of Education Economics. Earlier, the team leader for Health Education, Profes- sor Florence Bola Adeyanju, commended the universi- ty management for their support and cooperation during the assessment exercise.
Professor Aliyu Shugaba Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri
Professor Shugaba noted that preparations are at the top gear to split the Faculty of Education into four departments - Science Education, Arts Educa- tion, Vocational Education and Health Education. Since the University Senate has approved the pro- posal adding that the University is only waiting for consent from the NUC, he added. The Vice-Chancellor assured the assessment team The team leader of the Accreditation Team delivering his address in the Vice Chancellor’s office of the University management’s readiness to make the needed amendments based on their recom- mendations. He observed that assessment and ac- (Cont’d on Page 9)
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Professor Adeyanju stressed that the essence of the exercise is basically for quality assurance in order to enable departments across universities maintain the minimum academic standard and therefore urged the university management to ad- dress some few issues raised during the process before the next accreditation exercise. Other team leaders for the various assessment cat- egories, who also presented their reports to the The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba in a group Vice-Chancellor, include Business Education photograph with the Accreditation Team and other princi- pal officers of the University (Professor Hauwa Imam), Economics Education (Professor Shehu Usman Rano Aliyu) and Agricul- tural Education (Professor Benjamin Ahmed).
he University of Maiduguri has suspended The VC then assured the accreditation team of en- the electronic-examination method of as- suring the changes and upgrades to reflect NUC T sessment for undergraduate courses. standards. This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor, In his remarks, the team leader for B.A History ac- Professor Aliyu Shugaba, when he hosted mem- creditation team, Professor Sati U. Fwatshak, com- bers of NUC accreditation team for B.A History at mended the University management for their sup- his office on 5th/11/2019. port and hospitality and stated that the team has The Vice-Chancellor noted with dismay how the e- conducted their assessment in line with the responsi- examination for undergraduate assessment truly bility saddled on them by the NUC. affected academic standard of graduates of the Professor Fwatshak expressed delight with the qual- institution. The University management, he said, ity and standard of both the structures and facilities after evaluation of the submission of a fact- at the History Department stressing that a lot of finding committee, was left with no other choice than to suspend the system indefinitely. changes and improvements have taken place com- Professor Shugaba stressed that the University pared to the previous assessment and urged the uni- has been known as a Centre for Excellence and versity management to maintain the tempo. has produced the best of graduates but regret- ted that in recent years the e-exams has drasti- cally lowered the standards of students who graduate from the institution.
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he University of Maiduguri will be a therefore urged the participants to be punctual and willing collaborating partner in promot- participate actively in the discussions that will follow T ing and sustaining efficient educational the paper presentations during the workshop. system with the Borno State Government and Earlier on his welcome address, the Director Institute Nigeria at large. of Education University of Maiduguri, Professor This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor Dugje Kadiri, highlighted critical issues to be evalu- University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu ated during the course of the 5-day workshop and Shugaba, while declaring open a five-day Train- noted that it requires collective support and cooper- ing Workshop for Local Government Education ation of all stakeholders to enhance national growth Secretaries of Borno State on school manage- and development. ment and accountability for effective results or- Professor Kadiri then maintained that the Institute of ganized by Borno State Education Programme Education of the University remains the best in terms Investment Project (SEPIP), a World Bank assisted of serene and peaceful environment, committed and project in collaboration with the Institute of Edu- professional academic staff who are willing and th cation, University of Maiduguri on 25 Novem- ready to impart knowledge to the trainees. ber 2019. In a vote of thanks, the Deputy Registrar, Institute of Education, Mrs. Jallaba M. Sheikh, thanked the par- ticipants for presenting themselves for the workshop and encouraged them to be part of the delibera- tions during the sessions and commended the Borno State Government and World Bank for making the workshop possible.
The Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Profes- sor Aliyu Shugaba, declaring the workshop open
The Vice-Chancellor noted that the occasion is significant in the history of the Institute of Educa- tion because this is the first time it is being ex- posed to the State Government and the World Bank Project. Professor Shugaba stated that the purpose of the workshop was primarily to keep The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (centre) flanked on the left by the Registrar, Tijjani Bukar and the Education Secretaries abreast of their roles University Librarian, Professor Emmanuel Camble and and responsibilities so that they will be well on the right by Director Institute of Education, Profes- sor Dugje Kadiri and Director Academic Planning, Pro- equipped with the management and supervision fessor Michael Noku skills in the 21st century. The Vice-Chancellor
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he University management is commit- cause of its record of accomplishment and training ted to maintaining academic stand- of high quality medical experts and health relat- T ards and ethical conduct through the ed specialist with the technical expertise to meet production of the much needed expertise, pro- present day challenges in a changing world. fessionals and administrators so as make up for the growing needs of human resources in the country. The VC made this known during the Annual Health Week of University of Maiduguri Medi- cal Students Association (UMMESA) held on the 19th of November 2019 with the theme: “Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Risk Factors, Treatment, Prevention and Control” and the launching of 2019 edition of “DEEDOK Maga- zine” at the El-Kanemi Hall of the University.
Professor Shugaba said that University of Mai- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, deliver- duguri College of Medical Sciences was pro- ing his address at the occassion nounced as Centre for Excellence in 1986 be-
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he University of Maiduguri as a part- ner will support the nomadic educa- T tional system to cover communities and geographical locations across the Federation in order to complement government efforts in eradi- cating mass illiteracy. This was made known by the acting Vice- Chancellor, Professor Michael Noku, when he hosted a delegation from the Na- tional Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE)
th in his office on 14 November 2019. The Vice Chancellor’s representative, Professor Michael The acting VC noted that the strategic location of Noku, making opening remarks on the visit of the dele- gation from the National Commission for Nomadic Edu- the University in the North-east geo-political zone cation and its basic responsibilities in providing academ-
ic explorations in research, teaching, learning and (Cont’d on Page 14)
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(Cont’d from Page 13) community service has made the institution a reli- on a fact-finding mission to the University, which ac- able partner in eradicating illiteracy and its cording to her is one of the four stipulated Universi- components in Nigeria. ty Centres in the Acts that established the Commis- sion. Professor Noku stated that the University of Mai- duguri is aware of the fact that eradicating mass illiteracy across the length and breadth of this country requires the collective efforts of all the stakeholders and will therefore do all it can to help in achieving this noble objective with dedication and determination.
The Acting VC then commended the cordial rela- tionship between the Commission and the Univer- sity and reiterated the university management’s
The Vice Chancellor’s representative, Professor Michael Noku (centre), flanked on the right by Professor Ab- dulhamid Abubakar and Registrar, Tijjani Bukar and on the left by Dr. Ruth Ben Wachuku and her delegation
Dr. Ruth, who is the Director Research and Planning in the Commission, noted that it is conducting re- Professor Abdulhamid Abubakar (second from right) search across the four University Centres, that in- making remarks on the visit at the Vice Chancellor’s clude Usman Danfodio University Sokoto, University office of Jos, University of Port-Harcourt and the University of Maiduguri. This is to ascertain the centres’ support and cooperation in spreading mass liter- strengths and weaknesses so that at the end of the acy across the zone and beyond. exercise it can come out with a comprehensive and Earlier the representative of the Executive Sec- robust blueprint towards achieving an aggressive retary, NCNE, Dr. Ruth Ben Wachuku, said she is goal of providing formal education across board.
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Cont’d from page 13 The Vice-Chancellor reiterated that the new management of the University under his watch will build on the existing formation and improve in other aspects to match up with 21st century innovations and quality transformations while at the same time maintaining the core values and professionalism the University is known for. He further stated that despite the dwindling re- sources facing the University, the management will do everything possible to produce the best graduates Nigeria will be proud of. Professor Shugaba therefore commended the leadership The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, in a group photograph with principal officers and senior of UMMESA for providing community services to academic staff of the College internally displaced persons camps and other communities across the State which he said is part of the social responsibility of the University. He then described the event as a special day for the University adding that the management will In his welcome remarks, the Chairman of the Occa- encourage and support career building for the sion, who is also the Chief Medical Director (CMD) students and urged them to distinguish them- University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Profes- selves among the rest. sor Ahmed Ahidjo, commended the organizers for selecting the theme of this year which he described as apt and one that will no doubt sensitize the public on dangers posed by sexually transmitted diseases and how to cure it. Represented by Professor Balla Sandadi, the CMD noted that the event will serve as an eye opener and impact positively on the generality of the populace, especially during this era of post insur- gency in the North East. On his part, the Provost College for Medical Sci- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (far ences, Professor Muhammed Bukar, noted that the right) supported by the Registrar, Tijjani Bukar College is celebrating its fourth decade of exist- (second from left) commissioning a project to com- memorate the event ence, pointing out that within the period, the Col- lege has produced a cream of professional medi- cal practitioners which the University and the na- tion are all proud of - adding Cont’d on page 16
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The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, receiving a merit award of excellence in recognition of his selfless service to humanity and the Medical Students’ Associa- The President of UMMESA, Dr. Adam Umar Haruna, de- tion livering his address at the occassion that by God’s grace it will continue helping humani- ty.
The President of UMMESA, Dr. Adam Umar Haruna, studying medicine and surgery in the University in his remarks noted that the Association was estab- with the sole aim of promoting unity, students wel- lished in 1978 as an umbrella body for students fare and community service. Dr. Haruna highlighted the achievements of his administration and commended the effort and sup- port of their teachers and fellow students in achieving the milestone in the history of the associ- ation. In a vote of thanks, the staff adviser of the Associ- ation, Professor B.A Omotara, commended the 2019 leadership of the Association for their dedi- cation and initiatives and urged the next genera- tion of leaders to sustain the tempo.
A cross-section of medical students in attendance at the event
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he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has com- T mended the outgoing army Commanding Officer in charge of the University for his dedica- tion and professional conduct in discharging his responsibilities of providing security for the Uni- versity and its environs. He made the remarks during a brief ceremony he hosted in his office for the outgoing army officer, Major Adams Sule Ngbede, who was transferred to Kaduna. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the patriotic ges- tures and rapid response attributed to the out- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (centre), in a group photograph with principal officers of the going Commanding Officer (CO) would never go University to commemorate the farewell visit unnoticed adding that the University community
not only found a friend in him but also a reliable partner in the struggle to maintain peace and The Vice-Chancellor then used the opportunity to comfort both within and outside the University. assure the incoming army CO of the University’s sup- port and cooperation towards discharging his offi- Professor Shugaba stated that the University com- cial duties. munity will forever be grateful for the selfless ser- vice rendered by Major Ngbede and urged him Earlier, the outgoing CO, Major Adams Sule to maintain the spirit wherever he finds himself, Ngbede, thanked the University management for its adding that the transfer is part of the routine support and understanding during his thirty-two military activity for further expansion of months of heading the University security task force knowledge and capabilities. and urged the management to extend the same ges- ture to the incoming CO, Captain Austin Success Atawodi. Major Adams Sule Ngebede was born on 1st March 1976 in Samaru Zaria Local Government of Kaduna State. He obtained B.Sc. Biological Sciences from the Benue State University in 2001 and started his Ca- det training in March 2006 as a member of the Short Service Course 35th and later commissioned as Second Lieutenant on December 2006. He rose The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (far through the ranks to become a Major. right) presenting a parting gift to the outgoing Com- mander, Major Adams Sule Ngbede
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he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- He therefore urged the religious bodies on campus guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has reit- to rise up to the task of constantly propagating T erated the university management’s what is right and wrong to their congregation and commitment to providing enabling atmosphere use education as a weapon of transforming our hu- for followers of the two major faiths to practice man behaviour. The campaign he said should in- their religious beliefs in an acceptable manner clude character and attitude change to our youths irrespective of creed, gender and geo-political and promotion of good mentorship. zone. Professor Shugaba then commended the leadership The Vice-Chancellor made this known when he of the Chapel of Grace for promoting peaceful co- hosted the Executive Members of the Chapel of existence among the faiths on campus and urged Grace of the University in his office on 20th No- them to be vigilant and report any suspicious move- vember 2019. ments around their worship centres within the cam- pus. He further said the University management is working hard with the security agencies to arrest the recurring security situation around the western end of the University. Earlier, the Chairman of the Chapel of Grace, Pharmacist Yakubu A. Bwala, said they were in his office to identify with him and pray for God’s pro- tection, wisdom and guidance. He then commended the University management for promoting peaceful co-existence amongst the religious bodies in the uni- versity. The Chapel of Grace Chaplain Ven. (Dr.) Ifechukwu Ubakanma Ibeme speaking on the purpose of their visit The Vice-Chancellor noted that University of Mai- duguri is a cosmopolitan institution that has dif- ferent people from different backgrounds and religious beliefs stressing that his leadership will ensure collective understanding by creating a just and fair institution for the betterment of all. Professor Shugaba observed that God has a purpose of creating us with different back- grounds and religious affiliations. He added that we must recognize this fact and live peacefully The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (centre), flanked on the left by Chaplain Ven. (Dr.) Ifechukwu by adhering to the teachings of the scriptures Ubakanma Ibeme and Head of Procurement, Mintar; and on the right by Pharmacist Yakubu A. Bwala, which serve as guides to us in an appropriate Registrar, Tijjani Bukar and Professor Michael Noku manner.
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