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Democratic Transition in Anglophone West Africa Byjibrin Ibrahim
Democratic Transition in Anglophone West Africa Democratic Transition in Anglophone West Africa Jibrin Ibrahim Monograph Series The CODESRIA Monograph Series is published to stimulate debate, comments, and further research on the subjects covered. The Series will serve as a forum for works based on the findings of original research, which however are too long for academic journals but not long enough to be published as books, and which deserve to be accessible to the research community in Africa and elsewhere. Such works may be case studies, theoretical debates or both, but they incorporate significant findings, analyses, and critical evaluations of the current literature on the subjects in question. Author Jibrin Ibrahim directs the International Human Rights Law Group in Nigeria, which he joined from Ahmadu Bello University where he was Associate Professor of Political Science. His research interests are democratisation and the politics of transition, comparative federalism, religious and ethnic identities, and the crisis in social provisioning in Africa. He has edited and co-edited a number of books, among which are Federalism and Decentralisation in Africa (University of Fribourg, 1999), Expanding Democratic Space in Nigeria (CODESRIA, 1997) and Democratisation Processes in Africa, (CODESRIA, 1995). Democratic Transition in Anglophone West Africa © Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa 2003, Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop Angle Canal IV, BP. 3304, Dakar, Senegal. Web Site: http://www.codesria.org CODESRIA gratefully -
A Case Study of Hadejia Emirate, Nigeria (1906-1960)
COLONIALISM AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN SOCIETIES: A CASE STUDY OF HADEJIA EMIRATE, NIGERIA (1906-1960) BY MOHAMMED ABDULLAHI MOHAMMED MAH/42421/141/DF A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE COLLEGE OF HIGHER DEGREES AND RESEARCH IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY OF KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY MAY, 2015 DECLARATION This is my original work and has not been presented for a Degree or any other academic award in any university or institution of learning. ~ Signature Date MOHAMMED ABDULLAHI MOHAMMED APPROVAL I confirm that the work in this dissertation proposal was done by the candidate under my supervision. Signiture Supervisor name Date Peter Ssekiswa DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my late mother may her soul rest in perfect peace and my humble brother Yusif Bashir Hekimi and my wife Rahana Mustathha and the entire fimily In ACKNOWLEDGEMENT lam indeed grateful to my supervisor Peter Ssekiswa , who tirelessly went through my work and inspired me to dig deeper in to the core of the m matter , His kind critism patience and understanding assrted me a great deal Special thanks go to Vice Chancellor prof P Kazinga also a historian for his courage and commitment , however special thanks goes to Dr Kayindu Vicent , the powerful head of department of education (COEDU ) for friendly and academic discourse at different time , the penalist of the viva accorded thanks for observation and scholarly advise , such as Dr SOFU , Dr Tamale , Dr Ijoma My friends Mustafa Ibrahim Garga -
University of Maiduguri Utme Admission
UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI (OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR) UTME ADMISSION FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY S/No. Reg. No Name of Candidate 1 76186593GA MUHAMMED MUSABIRA MBBS 2 75616150BI ALI JUMMA'A SA'ADATU MUHAMMAD MBBS 3 75225603JD BELLO MAHASIN MBBS 4 75228686FJ TOGBORESO LOKPANE JAVAV MBBS 5 75234576ED BRUNO O CLEMS MBBS 6 75853832BJ ADEKOYA SEUN MBBS 7 76074976GH HASANA J DANIEL MBBS 8 75072297DH PIUS PAULINUS WARIGASU MBBS 9 75922039GI ABU OLUWAFEMI SUCCESS MBBS 10 75226335DB OLADOSU ABDULRASAQ OLALEKAN MBBS 11 76772693HJ CHARLES ANIYIN MBBS 12 75071512GE NEHEMIAH NGATI ULEA MBBS 13 75596581EA YUNUSA UMAR MBBS 14 77174029DF YUNUSA SHAMSI MBBS 15 75232914IC SHALTUT AHMAD MUHAMMAD MBBS 16 75962393GC GBOGBO JOSEPH OGHENEOCHUKO MBBS 17 76169985CG AMBI YAHAYA SALEH MBBS 18 75343406FF TOBALU FELIX AIGBOKHAI MBBS 19 75230208FC TUMBA CHRISTOPHER SUNDAY MBBS 20 75231817HF PHILIP PRISCILLIA DIBAL MBBS 21 75223796IC OLUKUNLE BOLANLE IRETUNDE MBBS 22 75966302HC UMEH FORTUNE CHIMA MBBS 23 76055844DJ ABASS ABDULLATEEF RAJI MBBS 24 76770023DI UDECHUKWU PROMISE CHIDI MBBS Page 1 of 144 25 75069790IJ JESSE TAIMAKO MBBS 26 75356959DJ ONOJA ANTHONY MATHEW MBBS 27 75475076CJ MUHAMMAD ABBAS BELLO MBBS 28 75225451GE NGGADA SAMUEL DAVID MBBS 29 76770533GA HARUNA ABUBAKAR YIRASO MBBS 30 75229251BD ABDU YUSUF LAWAN MBBS 31 76187405EJ YUSUF FATIMAZARA WASILI MBBS 32 77084690EB OZIGI PIUS JOHN ASUKU MBBS 33 75482315EA MUSA ILIYA MBBS 34 75550189CB TITUS FRIDAY MBBS 35 75174715HJ UMORU HARUNA MAINA MBBS -
Executed Certificates of Occupancy by the Honourable Minister
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING HEADQUARTERS, MABUSHI-ABUJA PUBLIC NOTICE EXECUTED CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER This is to notify the general public that the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN has signed the underlisted 960 Nos. Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) in respect of Federal Government Landed Properties nationwide. 2. To this end the underlisted lessees / allotees are advised to contact the Director / HOD Lands and Housing Development Department Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja on telephone no.: 08078755620 for necessary procedure before collection of the certificates of occupancy (C of O). EXECUTED CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY BY THE HONOURABLE S/N ALLOTTEE/LESSEE ADDRESS OF PROPERTY MINISTER S/N ALLOTTEE/LESSEE ADDRESS OF PROPERTY 31. (SGT) OTU IBETE ROAD 13, FLAT 2B, LOW COST HOUSING ESTATE, RUMUEME, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE 1 OPARA CHARLES NNAMDI 18 BONNY STREET, MARINEE BEACH, APAPA, 32. ANIYEYE FLAT 18, FED. DEPT OF AGRIC QUARTERS, LAGOS OVUOMOMEVBIE RUMMODUMAYA PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE CHRISTY TAIYE (MRS) 2 MR. ADEBAYO S. FALODUN ALONG OGUNNAIKI STREET, OFF ADIGBOLUJA 33. ARO A.A. (MR.) BLOCK 55, PLOT 1302, ABESAN, LAGOS STATE ROAD, OJODU, OGUND STATE. 3 HUMAIRI AHMED HOUSE NO. 6, UYO STREET, GWARINPA 34. AHMADU MUSA 15, SAPARA STREET, MARINE BEACH, APAPA, PROTOTYPE HOUSING SCHEME GWARINPA, LAGOS ABUJA 4 FEMI AJAYI (MR. & MRS) NO 48, KOLA ORETUGA STREET, MEIRAN 35. UMAR ALI A. 9B BATHURST ROAD, APAPA, LAGOS ALIMOSHO L.G.A., LAGOS STATE 5 NWOGU EARNEST NWAOBILOR HOUSE 64B, ROAD 8, FED. LOW COST HOUSING 36. -
PROVISIONAL LIST.Pdf
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West African College of Surgeons
WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS APRIL 2019 PART ONE/MEMBERSHIP FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE LIST S/N Faculty Part TitleOther Name(s) Surname Institution Country Sex Address Centre Exam no 1 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Haruna Lasun ADEDOLAPO LUTH Nigeria Male No. 5, Abata CloseIbadan Orile Iganmu192001 A 2 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Bravery AGI UPTH Nigeria Male DEPARTMENTIbadan OF ANAESTHESIA,192002 A UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE 3 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Godwin Eromonse ALEGBELEYE UBTH Nigeria Male Department of Anaesthesia,Ibadan 192003 UniversityA of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State. 4 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Nana Adjoa Simitsewa AMO-AIDOO KBTH Ghana Female C/O Korle Bu TeachingAccra Hospital,192004 P.O.BoxA 77, Accra 5 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Jamah Matthew BALOGUN JUTH Nigeria Male DEPARTMENTIbadan OF ANAESTHESIA,192005 A JUTH, PMB 2076, JOS PLATEAU STATE 6 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Yetunde Ruth DARAMOLA SASBadagryNigeria Female 2, Agu Close, JointIbadan Estate, 192006Off AderupokoA Street, Agbado Ijaiye, Lagos 7 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Aniedi Udo DICK UCH Nigeria Female Dept of AnaesthesiaIbadan University192007 CollegeA Hospital (UCH) Ibadan Oyo State 8 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Stephen Tamuno EDWARD UPTH Nigeria Male DEPARTMENTIbadan OF ANAESTHESIA192008 A UPTH /ARD SECRETARIAT UPTH 9 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Joseph Owaeghianye ENABULELE UCTH Nigeria Male DEPARTMENTIbadan OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY,192009 A UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE 10 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Bamaiyi Yakubu FACI UITH Nigeria Male Federal TeachingIbadan Hospital 192010Gombe AnaesthesiaA Department, Gombe State 11 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Ebenezer Omoniyi FALANA FMC LokojaNigeria Male PMB 1834, OSOGBO,Ibadan OSUN192011 STATEA 12 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. Njemanze Austin IBE FMC OweriNigeria Male ANAESTHESIAIbadan DEPARTMENT192012 FEDERALA MEDICAL CENTRE P.M.B 1010 ORLU ROAD OWERRI 13 Anaesthesia Membership Dr. -
Final Report
-, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA RURAL ACCESS AND MOBILITY PROJECT (RAMP) FINAL REPORT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR STUDY TO PRIORITIZE INTERVENTION AREAS IN KADUNA STATE - 1AND TO SELECT THE INITIAL ROAD PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF SUCH PRIORITIZED AREAS STATE COORDINATING OFFICE: - NATIONAL COORDINATING OFFICE: Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) 'Federal Department of Rural Development C/O State Ministry of Works & Transport Kaduna. - NAIC House, Plot 590, Zone AO, Airport Road Central Area, Abuja. 3O Q5 L Tel: 234-09-2349134 Fax: 234-09-2340802 CONSULTANT:. -~L Ark Consult Ltd Ark Suites, 4th Floor, NIDB House 18 Muhammadu Buhari Way Kaduna.p +Q q Tel: 062-2 14868, 08033206358 E-mail: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction 1 Scope and Procedures of the Study 1 Deliverables of the Study 1 Methodology 2 Outcome of the Study 2 Conclusion 5 CHAPTER 1: PREAMBLE 1.0 Introduction 6 1.1 About Ark Consult 6 1.2 The Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) 7 1.3 Terms of Reference 10 1.3.1 Scope of Consultancy Services 10 1.3.2 Criteria for Prioritization of Intervention Areas 13 1.4 About the Report 13 CHAPTER 2: KADUNA STATE 2.0 Brief About Kaduna State 15 2.1 The Kaduna State Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy 34 (KADSEEDS) 2.1.1 Roads Development 35 2.1.2 Rural and Community Development 36 2.1.3 Administrative Structure for Roads Development & Maintenance 36 CHAPTER 3: IDENTIFICATION & PRIORITIZATION OF INTERVENTION AREAS 3.0 Introduction 40 3.1 Approach to Studies 40 -
First Batch Admissions of 2020/2021 Session
2020/2021 First Batch Admissions List BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES FIRST BATCH ADMISSIONS OF 2020/2021 SESSION Faculty of Agriculture Department: Agricultural Economics and Extension Ph.D Agricultural Economics(Programme ID:1006) Invoice Application S/N Full Name No. No. 1 GYWH 1636 Umar Muhammad IBRAHIM 2 MXWV 5993 James Asu NANDI M.Phil/Ph.D Agricultural Economics(Programme ID:1001) Invoice Application S/N Full Name No. No. 1 ZHJR 5491 Sadiq Abubakar SADIQ M.Sc Agricultural Economics(Livelihood and Natural Res Eco)(Prog ID:1002) Invoice Application S/N Full Name No. No. 1 FJVN 4091 Alhassan Lukpada DANLAMI 2 FJQN 3430 Abdussamad Habibu ABDULLAHI 3 RQXM 2174 Fatima Mahmud MAHMUD 4 BTRW 3488 Samaila SALIHU 5 CFQW 3100 Dayo OSHADUMO 6 RVWZ 3360 Auwalu Bello MALLAM 7 FDZV 5504 Ngbede Sabo EDO M.Sc Agricultural Economics(Programme ID:1002) Invoice Application S/N Full Name No. No. 1 QWXB 330 Mukhtar Aliyu HASSAN 2 XHJC 5427 Yusuf Lawal ATIKU 3 JZFP 1675 Abdullahi Muhammad LABARAN 4 HWTV 1948 Mustapha Lawal MAHMUD 5 RMTZ 1930 Salamatu Dahiru YAHAYA 6 WLMD 4314 Abdulbasid Usman SAAD 7 XVHK 5560 Nihinlolawa Olanike JAYEOLA 8 DYTQ 6047 Imam ABDULMUMIN 9 CPVJ 6055 Barakat Bisola SULAIMON Page 1 of 116 2020/2021 First Batch Admissions List M.Sc Agricultural Extension(Programme ID:1003) Invoice Application S/N Full Name No. No. 1 DMWZ 36 Olayinka Adebola BELLO 2 PYHF 518 Isiagu Benedeth ANTHONY 3 RVFW 2291 Obako ENAHIBRAHIM 4 XFYN 2366 Kabiru MUSA 5 HBYD 5171 Musa GARBA Department: Agronomy Ph.D Agronomy(Programme ID:1108) Invoice Application S/N Full Name No. -
The Struggle Over Secularism Andits Implications for Politics And
DiScUSSion paper 49 Endangered Democracy? t h e s t r u g g l e o v e r s e c u l a r i s m a n d i t s implications f o r politics a n d d e m o c r a c y in nigeria u s m a n t a r a n d a b b a g a n a s h e t t i m a ISSN 1104-8417 ISBN 978-91-7106-666-4 DISCUSSION PAPER 49 Endangered Democracy? The Struggle over Secularism and its Implications for Politics and Democracy in Nigeria USMAN TAR and ABBA GANA SHEttIMA NORDISKA AFRIKAINSTITUTET, UPPSALA 2010 Indexing terms Politics Religion Secularism State Political power Democracy Islam Christianity Pluralism Religious groups Political conflicts Nigeria The opinions expressed in this volume are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nordiska Afrikainstitutet. Language checking: Peter Colenbrander ISSN 1104-8417 ISBN 978-91-7106-666-4 © the authors and Nordiska Afrikainstitutet 2010 Grafisk Form Elin Olsson Contents Foreword .....................................................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................5 Religion, Secularism and Politics – Conceptual Issues ...............................................................................................6 Religion, Secularism and Politics in Postcolonial Nigeria .........................................................................................9 -
Unimaid Utme 2016 2017 First Batch
UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI (OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR) UTME ADMISSION 2016/2017 SESSION COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MBBS S/No. REGISTRATION No. NAME 1 65012453FG PAUL LIZZY-ROSE OILONYE 2 65241316DD THOMAS TIMOTHY CHINDA 3 65988663FA HARUNA USMAN 4 65880541EI IBRAHIM KUBAIDU 5 66531268IJ UDECHUKWU FRANKLYN CHUKWUEMEKA 6 65305578ID DAUDA ADAMU ADAMU 7 66546199BD MUKTAR USMAN MODIBBO 8 65989125CC ADEBAYO ABRAHAM SUNDAY OMEIZA 9 65759941DI ORLU-OMA CHIMELE 10 65021759HE AKIN VICTOR SAMARI 11 65488101HJ LUKA SHELLE 12 65859958AI TERHEMBA JERRY SAANIYOL 13 65875581IH UMAR ABUBAKAR 14 65891180EE BUBA BASHIR A 15 65295774AH NUHU RHODA ALKALI 16 66546503HB ANDREW MELCHIZEDEK 17 66550295EE AHMAD SHAMSUDDEEN 18 65198536EC ECHE MOSES ALAJE 19 65904453JC OCHE PRINCESS EHI 1 20 65299718AJ ABDULMUMIN ABUBAKAR 21 65459752FH OBI SOMTO 22 65780434FH JATTO ISA ENERO 23 66200732GG MICHAEL BLESSING 24 66299464BB MICHAEL KISLON SHITNAN 25 65903857DH USMAN ADAMA 26 66215998FC GWASKI ISAAC DIKA 27 66496897JB MOHAMMED ADAMU DUMBULWA 28 65243376GB TAHIR MUHAMMAD ARABO 29 66048182HA JERRY LEAH 30 65885079BE AHMED ABBA 31 65858960JC GAMBO LAWI 32 66246168ED SAMAILA BITRUS VISION 33 65919477CI OBI PETER CHIGOZIE 34 65548790IB GADZAMA JANADA YOHANNA 35 66193123AB MOSES MATTHEW TAIYE 36 65780170HD AERNAN SEDOO 37 65786350GA ZAKARIYYA ABDULMUMIN SANI 38 66324429JH OJIMADU CHIDINDU GODSWILL 39 65527190IF MBAYA ENOCH SAMUEL 40 65199053ED GAGA TERNGUNAN ERIC 41 65534793HB ROBERT RAKEAL 42 65305105EH YAK'OR TONGRIYANG DAWEET 43 65299765GC GONI AISHA UMAR 44 65136595BD AFOLABI ABDULWAHAB -
Con Vol 27. No 1. 2020.Cdr
Vol. 27. No. 1 Of Vol. 27 No.1 2020 Journal of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) ISSN: 0189-9465 i Vol. 27. No. 1 NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF CURRICULUM STUDIES EDITORIAL BOARD (ISSN 0189 - 9465) Editor Professor Uchenna Nzewi Faculty of Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka Associate Editors Faculty of Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka Professor G. C. Offorma Professor I. M. Kalu Faculty of Education University of Calabar, Calabar Professor Nnenna Kanno Faculty of Education, Michael Okpara Univ., Umudike. Professor Abeke Adesanya Faculty of Education Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State Professor Akon E. O. Esu Faculty of Education University of Calabar, Calabar Professor A. E. Udosen Faculty of Education University of Uyo, Uyo Editorial Advisers: Professor P. A. I. Obanya 10 Ladoke Akintola Avenue New Bodija, Ibadan, P. O. Box 7112, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan Professor Peter Lassa Faculty of Education University of Jos Professor U. M. O. Ivowi Foremost Educational Services Limited Lagos Professor R. D. Olarinoye College of Science and Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara, State All articles for publication should be sent to: Professor Uchenna M. Nzewi Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. www. con.org.ng ii Vol. 27. No. 1 This Journal is a forum for the dissemination of research findings and reports on curriculum development, implementation, innovation, diversification and renewal. In developing a curriculum, it is often necessary to use the experiences of the past and present demands as well as practices within and outside the system to design a desirable educational programme. Problems and issues in comparative education are relevant in shaping the curriculum. -
Nigeria's Great Speeches in History
Nigeria’s Great Speeches in History The Speech Declaring Nigeria’s Independence by Nigeria’s First Prime Minister Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa – October 1, 1960 Today is Independence Day. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years, Nigeria has been eagerly looking forward. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent Sovereign nation. Words cannot adequately express my joy and pride at being the Nigerian citizen privileged to accept from Her Royal Highness these Constitutional Instruments which are the symbols of Nigeria’s Independence. It is a unique privilege which I shall remember forever, and it gives me strength and courage as I dedicate my life to the service of our country. This is a wonderful day, and it is all the more wonderful because we have awaited it with increasing impatience, compelled to watch one country after another overtaking us on the road when we had so nearly reached our goal. But now, we have acquired our rightful status, and I feel sure that history will show that the building of our nation proceeded at the wisest pace: it has been thorough, and Nigeria now stands well-built upon firm foundations. Today’s ceremony marks the culmination of a process which began fifteen years ago and has now reached a happy and successful conclusion. It is with justifiable pride that we claim the achievement of our Independence to be unparalleled in the annals of history. Each step of our constitutional advance has been purposefully and peacefully planned with full and open consultation, not only between representatives of all the various interests in Nigeria but in harmonious cooperation with the administering power which has today relinquished its authority.