th 0795-3089 19 March, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 12 Zamfara State University is 47th State, 162nd in Nigeria — last State to create varsity - Rasheed Recognition, the Executive Secretary, NUC, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, said that zamfara State was the last State in Nigeria to establish a state university, adding that this came at a time when the NUC was in the processes of repositioning itself to better regulate the activities of the Nigerian University System.
Professor Rasheed urged the state government to key into the reforms of the NUC in order to accelerate the development of the
Executive Secretary NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed presenting the letter of Recognition newly established Zamfara State of Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara to the Executive Governor of the State University. Alh. Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari The National Universities U n i v e r s i t y, 8 7 t h P u b l i c Conveying the approval which he Commission (NUC) last week University and 162nd University read from the letter, the Scribe presented the Certificate of in Nigeria in a ceremony held at said: “This letter is for the Recognition of Zamfara State the Board Room of the National recognition of the Zamfara State University Talata-Mafara to the Universities Commission, Abuja University, Talata-Mafara. Governor of Zamfara State, last Monday. Consequent upon your letter of Alhaji Abdulazeez Abubakar intent and the formal presentation Yari, making it the 47th State Presenting the Certificate of of the Master Plan, Academic in this edition
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States, with each state having one or two and one jointly owned by two states. He added that there are 74 private Universities in the country with 34 of them located in the South-west, 13 in the South- East, 13 in South-South, 11in North-Central, two in North-East and only one private University in North-Western part of the Country.
He stated that NUC was always happy whenever a new university Governor Yari presenting strategic documents for the establishment of Zamfara State University to the ES, Prof. Rasheed was established, “as it gives the assurance that the country’s quest Brief, University Law and the government with at least one for development was achievable.” Act of Parliament that approved university each in every state of its establishment. I, on behalf of the country, one Open and He observed that Nigeria would the NUC, write to convey the Distance Learning University not achieve a knowledge-based recognition of the Zamfara State with its headquarters located in e c o n o m y w i t h o u t h u g e University with effect from the Federal Capital Territory, investment in education hence the Monday 12th March, 2018.” three specialised universities- need for more universities. namely Nigerian Defence He further stated that the Joint Academy Kaduna, Nigerian According to him, “currently we Admissions and Matriculation Police Academy, Wudil and the are processing applications for Board (JAMB), Tertiary recently established Nigerian 272 Private Universities with E d u c a t i o n T r u s t F u n d M a r i t i m e U n i v e r s i t y , about four of them located around (TETFund) and the National Okerenkoko. the Kaduna-Kano axis of the Youth Service Corps (NYSC), North-West and this is why your were accordingly informed of He also added that there were 46 intervention at this time is a the establishment of the State Universities owned by 36 welcome development and that is University for the purposes of a d m i s s i o n a n d N Y S C mobilisation for its students after graduation.”
The Executive Secretary commended the visitor of the newly recognised university for his vision to expand access to university education in Zamfara state and by extension, the north- western region of the country.
He noted that there were 161 universities in Nigeria, 41 of them owned by the Federal Gov.Yari (Centre) Prof. Rasheed (2nd right), DMSS, Barr. Onuoha (1st right) and DCC, Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (2nd left)
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be served better by conventional university which would offer courses cutting across Arts, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Gov Yari disclosed that “to quickly address the man-power need of the State in medical sciences and other critical sectors, where we have shortage of personnel, the University will give emphasis to medical and allied sciences during the first phase of it development”. Gov. Yari flanked by Prof. Rasheed and Yakasai while answering questions from Journalists To achieve this, he said, apart why those of us who are Recognition, the Executive from the provision of the passionate about higher Governor commended the NUC minimum required structures for education and believe that there for the warm reception accorded the take-off of the university, his is a strong correlation between to them and for accepting his government had commenced the investment in higher education delegation within a short notice. construction of a teaching and economic growth of a hospital with 350 bed space nation. And also believe that He said that the resolve to capacity and had also set aside the knowledge economy today establish a state university was sum of three billion naira as a across the world is becoming informed by the fact that the state take-off grant for the university. more important than natural had challenges of human resources” adding that youth knowledge and capacity in a He particularly expressed restiveness had taken the centre wide ranging areas, particularly profound appreciation to the stage because of the neglect of in area of natural and allied e x e c u t i v e s e c r e t a r y f o r higher education in the Country. sciences. He added that “at this considering it necessary to grant development process therefore, approval for the establishment of Receiving the Letter of the best interest of the state could the Zamfara State University
Gov. Yari and Prof. Rasheed (9th and 10th right) standing during a photograph with the Zamfara State delegation and NUC Management
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which was long overdue and commission. The Commissioner M e m b e r s o f t h e N U C promised to adhere to all the laid prayed for journey mercies to all Management present at the event down guidelines of the going back to their various were: Director Academic commission. destinations. Planning Dr. Gidado B. Kumo, Director Management Support In a vote of thanks, the Among the personalities in the Services Barr. Victor Onuoha, Commissioner of Higher Governor’s entourage were the D i r e c t o r C o r p o r a t e Education also appreciated the Speaker and Members of the C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , M a l a m Commission for the speedy Zamfara State House of Ibrahim Usman Yakasai and approval. He again, on behalf of Assembly, the Commissioner D i r e c t o r I n s p e c t i o n a n d the good people of Zamfara for Higher Education and Monitoring Mrs. Essien O. State promised that they would members of the academia from Osendiah. ensure strict adherence to the neighbouring states. laid down guidelines of the Buhari Asks Varsities to Promote Democracy, Good Governance President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, had advised Nigerian universities to promote d e m o c r a c y a n d g o o d governance.
In the Visitor’s address at the convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, President B u h a r i s t a t e d t h a t t h e universities should be veritable centers for promotion of d e m o c r a c y a n d g o o d governance and academics must live above board by ensuring that those that had been kept under their care were properly tendered until they bloom and must not be used as agents of destabilization or other illicit activities.
His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR The Visitor expressed happiness Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria and optimism for the sufficient acquired for the betterment of all Bello Kumo, the President said training and knowledge in terms and utmost good of the country. that education should no longer be of learning and character In the speech read by the business as usual if the society acquired by the grandaunts and representative of the NUC must change and emphasized that urged them to deploy the use of Executive Secretary, Dr. Gidado change should not be a mantra but knowledge and skills they
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counterparts from other countries achieved’’. around the world. He encouraged universities to He said the Vice Chancellor’s enlarge the participation of the untiring efforts towards building private sector especially by an exemplary national university exploring the strategy of public was worth noting. He seized the private partnership as a viable opportunity to express his option in the desire to provide appreciation on the honour done more research oriented facilities to him for the award of an in our universities. Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree stressing that the award He congratulated His Majesty, would ginger him to do more in Dr. Shekarau Masa-Ibi, Kuvyon his selfless service to the II, CON the Aku-Uka of Wukari university and the society. and chairman of the Taraba State Council of Chiefs who was The Pro Chancellor, Alhaji Dr. Gidado B. Kumo delivering the Visitor’s address conferred with the Honorary Ibrahim Akuyam stated that the Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) at the university was established on a a destination that must be convocation. solid foundation, appreciating the attained, stressing that education sound and humble leadership of had been proven as a veritable In his address, the Chancellor of the university in the last few years. tool for positive change and must earnestly be engaged. the University His Majesty, Dr Shekarau Masa-Ibi, Kuvyon II, The Pro-chancellor said: “I must President Buhari reminded all CON the Aku-Uka of Wukari and restate how most impressed I am councils and management of Chairman of the Taraba State by univerisity's level of creativity u n i v e r s i t e s t h a t h i s Council of Chiefs, stated that and innovativeness at all levels administration expected full though the university was very and on most issues. compliance with laid down young, its stories were worthy of procedure especially in telling its last seven years of procurement process. existence, saying that the seven years of its existence made He underscored the need for significant impact to the society. universities to be more research oriented as “it impacts directly He expressed satisfaction on the on the quality of graduates and performance of the Vice by extension the development of Chancellor, Prof. Mukhtar and t h e n a t i o n ’s e c o n o m y, ” her team on the collaborative emphasising that the world efforts for the successful economy was now knowledge- accreditation of programmes in driven. the University. He also appreciated NUC for its He said that his administration regulatory role, the Federal was committed to ensuring the Ministry of Education and standard of tertiary education TETFUND for their continued was improved upon, such that support, saying without them Prof. Fatima Batul graduates could compete “nothing would have been Vice-chancellor, f a v o r a b l y w i t h t h e i r Federal University, Dutse
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Dr. Gidado B. Kumo, Prof. Batul and Dr. Bukar Usman The chairman of the Governing of fellowship to the management, towards provision of a more Council stated the relevance of H e a s s u r e d u n i v e r s i t y enlarged access to the teeming programmes established by the management, staff and students youth that receded into negative university on issues of medical to move the university foreward. youth excesses. training and care; environmental protection and sustainability; The Pro chancellor prayed for the She did that by providing agricultural production and food graduants to make the best use undindered access to the critical security; crime control and of what they have acquired and group that historically were left security; arts management and u rg e d t h e m t o b e g o o d unattended in and around the entrepreneuship. ambassadors of the University. university's location.
He reiterated the commitment of I n h e r s p e e c h t h e Vi c e She emphatically noted the the University Governing Chancellor, Prof. Fatima Batul existence of quantum of Council in extending the hands Mukhtar, VC pledged to work resources, material and human in
Prof. Batul, fmr. Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyat Ahmed Rufa’i and Prof. G.L. Abdullahi, the Chair, convocation lecturer
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Cross section of Visiting Vice-chancellors at the convocation the environment that remained been placed in a very high TETFund for the support and tragically unexplored, that need pedestal amongst Nigerian expressed appreciation to all to be spurred to demonstrate Universities especially viewing contributors and donors for their g o o d s e n s e o f s o c i a l the number and quality of unending commitments towards responsibility as well as academic journals published, the achievements of FUD. commitment to community public lectures and workshops service. The Vice-chancellor organized. The high point of the occasion was said “it was deemed most the award of honourary Doctorate expedient to tap into the great The Vice Chancellor expressed degree to the Chancellor of the endowment and transform them her heartfelt gratitude to the key University, His majesty, Dr. into great assets at both local, members towards the recorded Shekarau Masa-Abi, Kuvyon II, national and international success of FUD, regulator and CON, the Aku-Uka of Wukari and levels.” sponsors such as federal ministry Chairman of the Taraba Council o f e d u c a t i o n , N a t i o n a l of Chiefs. She stated that the university had Universities Commission,
Cross section of graduands
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Photo Gallery of FUD Convocation
Guest lecturer receiving a plaque Immediate past Vice-chancellor, FUD, Prof. Jibril D. Amin
Best graduating student receiving an award Academic procession
Members of Senate of the university
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NUC Sends Forth Deputy Executive Secretary and Four Others It was an emotional day for the N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission (NUC) last Wednesday when five of its staff were honoured, during a send forth ceremony, to mark their retirement from the services of the Commission.
Welcoming staff and the honourees among who were the former Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Mal. Ibrahim Iro Dan’Iya as well as three former Deputy Directors, Namely; Mal. Muhammed Y. Ndanusa, Dr. (Mrs) Modupeola Bosede The ES, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed (right) in a hand shake, presenting a letter to the DES, Mal. Ibrahim Iro Dan’Iya while his wife watch Adeniran, Mr Alex Ewuruje, Mr Folorunso T. Olutosoye, to the described, by many as soft- their tasks eschew any act event, the Executive Secretary, spoken, intellectually quick, pro- capable of bringing disrepute to Professor Abubakar Adamu active, a stickler for procedure their family and community. Rasheed mni, MFR, FNAL and the ''emotional furniture'' of Other good will messages were commended the retirees for their the Commission. those from family members and dedication and commitment well-wishers of Mal. Ibrahim over the years. The Executive Secretary stated Dan'Iya, such as Ambassador that the Commission was blessed Aminu Nabegu and Usman Sarki The Executive Secretary with the contribution of the who described him as a trusted described the out-going Deputy retirees. He urged staff of the and reliable friend. Executive Secretary, who, until Commission to emulate their his exit, was the Commission's virtues, mindful that retirement Speaking about Mal. Muhammed longest serving officer, as a good was a phase which everyone Y. Ndanusa, the Deputy Director, man, a gentleman and NUC's must experience, someday. Resource Planning, Alh. Lawal institutional memory. He M. Faruk described as a sincere commended him for dedicating He pledged that the send-forth officer, who was committed to his 35 years of uninterrupted service ceremony would, henceforth, be duties. Mr John M. Ahmadu, and loyalty to the Commission. a bi-annual event to celebrate all Deputy Director, Corporate retiring staff, regardless of cadre. Services, depicted Mr Alex Prof. Rasheed said that Mal. In a good will message, the Ewuruje as a man of the system, Dan'Iya was always available Registrar, Joint Admission and who had contributed immensely and loyal servant to support and Matriculation Board(JAMB) to the services of the Commission. stand-in for the Executive Professor Is-haq Oloyede, While Mr Folorunso Olutosoye Secretary whenever the latter congratulated the retirees for was termed a “very honest and had a cause to be away. Among their fruitful and prayed for thorough Audit officer and a other attributes, the Deputy God's blessings on them and their stickler for the tenets of his job by Executive Secretary was next chosen endeavours. He D e p u t y D i r e c t o r , urged staff to be commited to E n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p a n d
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Development, Mr O. Osayande. Ekechukwu, Ambassador Rabi'u The ceremony was well attended Other guests at the ceremony Shehu, Rear Admiral Sa'idu by NUC Directors, Management included former Director, Garba, Mal Nasiru Muhammed s t a f f , a n d s t a f f o f t h e Research and Innovation, and families of the retirees as well Commission. P r o f e s s o r V a l e n t i n e as well-wishers. Citation on Malam Ibrahim Iro Dan'iya, Deputy Executive Secretary, Administration (rtd), National Universties Commission Malam Ibrahim Iro Dan'Iya, was born on February 22, 1958 to the family of Alhaji Usman Dan'Iya. He is a true progeny of Kano, from Kano Municipal Local Government. At a time when the quest for western education was still very unpopular in Nigeria, Mal. Dan'Iya heeded wise counsel and enrolled in Tudun wada Local Education Authority Primary School, Kano and later p r o c e e d e d t o f a m o u s Government Secondary School, Gaya, Kano where he obtained the West African School Certificate in 1977.
His inexhaustible desire for knowledge and strong drive to reach the pinnacle, gained him Mal. Ibrahim Iro Dan’Iya admission into the prestigious Immediate past, Deputy Executive Secretary Administration, NUC Ahmadu Bello University mandatory national assignment Council Committee for Higher (ABU), Zaria to study Political and his subsequent offer of Education and departed for the Science, after an excellent appointment on Monday, 1st United Kingdom (UK), for a 3 - performance at the Kano of August, 1983 as Assistant Month Graduate Certification Preliminary Studies in1978. He Secretary 11, on salary Grade programme in Institutional/ was subsequently awarded Level (GL) 08 Step 2, by the Higher Education Management, Bachelors of Science degree in Commission, due to his at the University of London in Political Science by the superlative performance, prior to 1985. Again in 1992, his University Senate in 1982, the end of his national extraordinary devotion to duty having fulfilled the requisite assignment. was appreciated by NUC requirements in character and Management with a long term learning. Shortly, after the confirmation of training to the University of his appointment, on 1st January, Liverpool, UK, for Masters in Malam Dan'Iya's journey in the 1985, Mal. Dan'Iya's excellent Public Administration (MPA) Public service began with his performance attracted the and, as always, the young and deployment by the National attention of the Management. vibrant Dan'Iya returned to Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to Consequently, he was rewarded Nigeria with the relevant the National Universities the Administrative Staff Training certificate in 1993. He also Commission (NUC), for the Scholarship of the British
Page 10 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 19th March, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 12 attended a host of leadership service, on Thursday, 22nd Ladies and gentlemen, agreeably, workshops and trainings, both February, 2018. Mal. Ibrahim Iro Dan'Iya, was internationally and locally, with adjudged to be the longest numerous certificates to his It is worth mentioning that, the serviing staff of the Commission credit. man, we have gathered here to at retirement. I dare to add, ''The celebrate is not only an expert in man, Ibrahim Dan'Iya came, saw Mal. Dan'Iya, rose through the Human Resource Management, and conquerred''. Please join me ranks and was promoted to but also an icon in quality in appreciating, with resounding substantive Director on assurance matters. During his applause, this trustworthy, Thursday, 12th May, 2011. He sojourn at the Commission, he reliable, humane, exceptionally served as Director, Management participated in several quality humble and quintessential leader, Support Services, from 12th Assurance activities, including a quiet administrator par May, 2011 to 10th March, 2013 serving as member/Secretary, excellence and indeed a patriotic and as Director, Student Support National Monitoring Committee and noble Nigerian, who, having Services, from 11th March, 2013 on the 25 Million Naira (N25, s e r v e d h i s f a t h e r l a n d to 18th February, 2015. He was 000,000. 00) grant to each meritoriously, has proudly joined appointed Deputy Executive Federal University, which was the most revered Senior Citizens Secretary on Wednesday, 18th constituted by the Presidency in Club. February, 2015, from where he the mid 90s. finally bowed out of public Citation on Mr. Muhammed Ndanusa B o r n i n G b a k o L o c a l During his service years in the Government Area, Niger State NUC, he traversed through some on 15th October, 1958, Mr. other Departments including the Muhammed Ndanusa holds a then Research and Innovations, Master of Art Degree in History where he contributed effectively f r o m N i g e r i a ' s P r e m i e r to the growth of the Departments. University, the University of Ibadan. He started his working His achievements in the core career with the College of services of the NUC were also Education, Minna Niger State, outstanding. Mr. Ndanusa's where he served as Academic resilience and courage in the Planning Officer I between course of his assignments earned August 1982 and October 1990. him recommendation by the He thereafter joined the services Commission to represent it in the of the National Universities Board of the Joint Consultative Commission on transfer of Council on Education (JCCE), service as Principal Academic under the jurisdiction of the Panning Officer 1 in September, Federal Ministry of Education, 1990, where he rose through the where he performed creditably ranks to become Chief Mr. Muhammed Ndanusa and distinguished himself. Academic Planning Officer in discharge of his duties, he was April 1998. Due to his very outstanding further promoted to the position commitment to the call of duty, he of Deputy Director, Academic Due to his dint of hard work, was given greater responsibilities Standards with effect from 1st commitment and loyalty in the January 2007, in April 2008.
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with acting appointment in the He retired as NUC’s Deputy career serving the Commission. NUC, as Head of Programmes D i r e c t o r, R e s e a r c h a n d Division in the Department of Innovations, is considered as one A very religious and devout Academic Planning between of the widely experienced Muslim, Mr. Ndanusa is married April 2003 and May 2004. Officers in the Commission, with children. having put in 27 years of his Citation on Mr. Alexander Onoriode Ewuruje Mr. Alexander Onoriode the NUC Staff development Ewuruje was born on 5th March, scheme, where he graduated in 1957 in Lagos. He started his 2004.With the acquisition of early educational pursuit in the additional qualification and United African Methodist having satisfied the requirements School (Eleja), Lagos, for his for lateral conversion, he was Primary school education. From converted from Chief Executive there, he got admission into the Officer to Chief Personnel Officer famous Abeokuta Grammar on 1 September, 2004. School and obtained his West African School Certificate in During his sojourn in the 1974. Commission, Mr. Alexander O. Ewuruje displayed outstanding After obtaining his School q u a l i t i e s o f a n a s t u t e certificate, Mr. Ewuruje started administrator and dedicated staff his early working career when which subsequently led to his he was employed by the former promotion to the post of Deputy Bendel State Government as a Director on 1 January, 2010. Until class teacher at Aboh Divisional his retirement from the services of Education Office, Kwale, in Mr. Alexander Onoriode Ewuruje the Commission, Mr. Ewuruje present day Delta State (1975- had served in different capacities 1977). From there, he got an C o m m i s s i o n a s a n including Deputy Director, appointment with the National Administrative Staff and was Discipline and Complaints and Insurance Corporation of subsequently confirmed in 1985. his last position as Deputy Nigeria (NICON), as a Senior Due to his commitment and Director, Students Welfare and clerk (Personnel) from 1977- dedication, Mr. Ewuruje rose Development. 1979, and later left for United through the ranks with his Bank for Africa (UBA), 1979- promotion to the rank of an Mr. Ewuruje finally bowed out 1 9 8 1 a s C l e r k Executive Officer in 1986 and from the services of the National (Personnel/Accounts). was later granted approval to Universities Commission on 5 study for Higher National March, 2018, on attaining the Mr. Ewuruje joined the services Diploma (HND), at Ramat C i v i l s e r v i c e m a n d a t o r y of the National Universities Polytechnic, Maiduguri. He retirement age of 60 years and Commission on 7 January, 1983 further got admission for the having meritoriously served the as an Assistant Executive pursuit of a Postgraduate Commission for 34 years. Officer on Grade Level 6 Step 1, programme- Masters in Public where he was posted to the then Administration (MPA), in Benue K a d u n a O f f i c e o f t h e State University, Makurdi, under
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Citation on Mr. Folorunso Tony Olutosoye
Born to the family of Mr. by the Federal Government, Mr. Claudius and Mrs. Ogunpelade Olutosoye's designation was Olutosoye, in their hometown of changed from Principal Audit Odo-Ode, Idanre, in Ondo State, Asst. III to Senior Executive the young Folorunso Olutosoye Officer, on 10 September, 1998. commenced his elementary education at St. Stephen Primary Upon obtaining his Bachelor's S c h o o l , I d a n r e . U p o n degree in Accounting, the completion of his primary Establishment Committee education, he proceeded to approved Mr. Olutosoye's lateral Christ Apostolic Church, Efon- conversion on 24 July, 2003. Alaaye, also in Ondo State, where he obtained the West In October, 2008, he sat for and African School Certificate passed the Association of Examination, in 1981. National Accountants of Nigeria's Mr. Folorunso T. Olutosoye M a n d a t o r y C o n t i n u i n g joined the services of the Professional Development N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s (MCPD) programme, to become a Commission on 10 January, Certified National Accountant. 1983, as a Clerical Officer in the Audit Section in the Office of the An astute accountant, Mr. Executive Secretary, an Mr. Folorunso Tony Olutosoye Folorunso T. Olutosoye rose appointment which was Accounting, the Officer enrolled through the ranks in the NUC, to confirmed on 1 January, 1985. for and completed a foundation become a Deputy Director, in course of the Association of Cost 2016 and was deployed to head In January, 1986, Mr. Olutosoye and Executive Accountants, in the defunct NUC Consultancy was promoted to the rank of 1988. The pursuit for academic Services Ltd., as its General Senior Clerical Officer on GL excellence saw him proceed to Manager. Following the 2017 05, Step 1. Shortly after, in the University of Abuja, in manning/restructuring exercise, November, he gained admission March, 1994, for a B. Sc. Mr. Olutosoye was posted to head to pursue a Certificate in Public Accounting programme, from the Liaison Services Division, in Accounting and Auditing from where he graduated in 2001. the Directorate of International Kwara State College of Following the approval of the Cooperation and Liaison Services Technology, Ilorin. elongation of the terminal salary (DICLS), a position he held until Intent on pursuing a career in for the Executive Officer cadre his retirement. Citation on Mrs. Modupeola Bosede Adeniran Deputy Director, Post Graduate Curriculum Development and Planning Dr. Modupeola Adeniran was and later gained admission into Dr. Adeniran was deployed to the born on the 4th of November, the prestigious Obafemi School of Nursing, Eleiyele, 1956 in Igede- Ekiti, Ondo Awolowo University, Ife, where Ibadan, Oyo State from 1978 to State. She attended the First she bagged a Second Class 1979 for her mandatory National Baptist Day School, Fiditi from Upper Division degree in Youth Service Corps. She started 1962- 1967, Fiditi Grammar Nursing Science in the year her practice in professional School, Fiditi, from 1968- 1972 1978. nursing as a Health Sister from
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1979- 1981, a Nursing Sister 2 letters of commendation. She Due to her strong desire to impact with Osagie Medical Centre, also served in acting capacity as positively on the University Lagos 1981- 1987, and Nigeria the foundation Director, System, she obtained approval Army Medical Corps from 1987 Department of Research and and proceeded on a one year - 1990. Innovation in June 2007. sabbatical appointment in National Open University She obtained other professional During her sojourn in the (NOUN), Lagos, from 10th June, qualifications such as Diploma Commission, Dr. Adeniran rose 2015. in General Nursing (Nov, 1977), through the ranks and was Midwifery (March, 1977), and promoted to the rank of Deputy Mrs. Adeniran retired from the Public Health Nursing (May, Director in January 2004 as the Services of the Commission on 1978). She also obtained an Head, Strategic Planning 4th November, 2016 on the MSc. Human Nutrition from the Division, Department of attainment of the mandatory University of Ibadan in 1984 Academic Standards. She retirement age of 60 years and and successfully completed her competently headed six other h a d s i n c e t a k e n u p a n Ph.D. in the same field in May, Divisions including the Post appointment with Adeleke 1989. G r a d u a t e C u r r i c u l u m University, as a Director, Quality Development and Planning Assurance Unit in the Presidency Dr. Modupeola Adeniran joined Division a post which she held Division of the University with the services of the NUC on 2nd with vigor, commitment and effect from December 1, 2016. January, 1990 as a Senior dedication until her exit from the Planning Officer on grade level Commission. She also served in O n b e h a l f o f t h e N U C 10 Step 4. In her 26 years of various capacities, including the Management, the Monday service, she displayed a high NUC Management Committee Bulletin wishes the officers a sense of dedication to duty and Catering Committee from wonderful and prosperous life which meritoriously earned her 1993-2006. after a meritorious service to the Commission. Images from the send forth
Celebrants and their families at the event
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L-R: ES, NUC Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, DMSS, Barr. Victor Onuoha, DESO, Chris.J Maiyaki, Former Director R&I, Prof. Val Ikechukwu R-L: DCC, Ibrahim U.Yakasai, M. Ndanusa, DAP, G.B. Kumo, DD. Information, H.L. Ajo and DD. Protocol, Mrs. Imorua
L-R: DA, Dr. N.B. Saliu, DIM, E. Usendiah, DEPU, A. Hamza DMSS, Barr. Victor Onuoha reading DES, Admin. citation at the event
Cross section of NUC staff and guests
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Okun Development Association Visits NUC
Sen. Dino Melaye (2nd left) and ES NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed (3rd left) delivering speech with other Management staff of the Commission during the Okun Dev. Association meeting. The Okun Development of the highest number of that would improve the yield in A s s o c i a t i o n , l e d b y Professors second to Ekiti State; Agriculture in order to meet up distinguished Senator Dino it had also duly served as the hub with the demands of our fast Melaye, last Monday, paid a of Civil Service in Northern increasing population. He courtesy call on the Executive Nigeria. He urged the Executive disclosed that a bill in respect to Secretary, National Universities Secretary to look into their plight, the establishment of a University C o m m i s s i o n , P r o f e s s o r since most colleges of education in Kaba had been passed in the Abubakar Adamu Rasheed mni, a n d s a t e l l i t e c a m p u s e s Senate and the concurrence was MFR, FNAL, in his office, to established the same time with coming up in the House of request for the establishment of the college of Agriculture Kaba Representatives, he craved the a University in Kaba, Kogi had since metamorphosed into indulgence of the Commission to State. full-fledged Universities, while support the genuine course of the the college is yet to become a Okun people to support them in In his address, Senator Dino University even though it actualizing their long awaited Melaye informed the Executive possessed the standard facilities dream. Secretary and his team that Kaba and intellectual resources to was one of the 13 provinces in function as a University. In his welcome remarks, the the Country, even though as it Executive Secretary informed the stands now, it is the only Senator Melaye added that since delegation that the National provincial headquarter that had the Federal Government was Universities Commission had not become a State Capital in passionate about diversification embarked on a major reform in the Nigeria. He added that Kaba of the economy, the most potent education sector geared towards Local Government was among weapon to use was Agriculture revolutionizing the delivery of the 5 Local Governments in and that the college could pass as quality university education. He Kogi State and that could boast one of the research institutions
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informed that the Okun people He stressed the need for the The Executive Secretary however distribution of the current Commission to reform the reiterated the need for the newly curricula for the 14 disciplines education sector by inventing licensed Universities to be was in process, emphasizing that new knowledge on how to focused at delivering their Computing which was the last provide education and ensure mandates to become established discipline to come on board was security to the enormous centres of excellence and also removed from Sciences because population in the Country. underscored the Commission’s of its relevance in the use of ICT drive to encourage more private to change the world. The He emphasized on the need to sector participation to increase Computing discipline comprises plan and work with the access. of courses ranging from Universities to find solutions Computer Science, Computer from the academic perspective. Members of the NUC team at the Studies, Software Engineering, He decried the lack of access that meeting were the Director Quality Cyber Security, Information was bedeviling the education Assurance, Dr. Noel B. Saliu, Technology, Information sector which bred an army of Director Executive Secretary’s Sciences, Business Information redundant and frustrated youth. Office, Mr. Chris J. Maiyaki, S y s t e m a n d A r t i f i c i a l He stated that, a survey Director Management Support Intelligence among others. conducted by the Commission Services, Barrister U.V Onuoha from 2013 – 2017, 7.8 million and Director Inspection and He said this new discovery Nigerians wrote the JAMB Monitoring, Mrs. E. O. Usendiah. would form the crux of the examination, but only 1.9 Among the Okun delegation were discussions with stakeholders at million could gain access to Mr. Femi Mokikan (National a session to be organized by the study in the higher institutions, President ODA), Atibioke Julius Commission. It would also adding that 19.2 % was Taiwo, Olusaiye O. Olufe, Prof. validate the reform agenda extremely poor and there was Jerome Gefu, Prof. David Treh. which the Commission would urgent need to establish more Dr. Abolusoro Stephen, Arc. put before Nigerians to stimulate U n i v e r s i t i e s t o p r o v i d e Idowu Olumodeji, Femi Stephen the nation to think in that opportunities for every young O, Pst. Femi Obalemo and direction. citizen of the Country. Olutimehin Kunle.
Sen. Melaye and Prof. Rasheed (4th and 5th left) in a group photograph with the Okun Dev. Association delegation
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Non Teaching Staff End Three Months Strike in Public Varsities
Other issues in contention eroded by failure to fulfilled its bordered on non-payment of side of the agreement. He allowances, usurpation of non- emphasized that if government teaching staff jobs by academic fail to honour the current staff, disobedience of the agreement the outcome and National Industrial Courts order reaction would be grievous to the on funding of staff schools as system. He said “Government has well as corruption in the only Five weeks to implement all University system among others. issues agreed upon and that at the expiration of the period, members The Chairman of the Joint Action would gather at the Ministry of Committee (JAC), of the three Labour and Employment to report Unions Comrade Samson the level of compliance.” U g w o k e m a d e t h e announcement of the suspension The Union regretted the pain the of the strike, while addressing strike caused to students and press conference at the NAAT parents explaining that their Dr. Chris Ngige Minister of Labour and Productivity conference Secretariat in Abuja members were also affected as last Wednesday. their children also attend Nigerian The over three months old strike Universities. Mourned Ngwoke, of the non-teaching staff of the The agreement reached between on behalf of the Unions directed Nigerian Universities was called Government and the non- all members of the three unions to off, 14th March 2018. teaching of universities was resume work from March 15th, signed by the Minister of Labour 2018. The non-teaching staff of and Employment Senator Chris universities comprised of the Ngige, Minister of State for Senior Staff Association of Education, Prof Anthony Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Anwukah, President of SSANU, Non Academic Staff of Comrade Samson Ugwoke, Educational and Associated President of NAAT, Comrade Institutions (NASU) and the Sani Suleiman, and General National Association of Secretary of NASU, Comrade A c a d e m i c Te c h n o l o g i s t Peters Adeyemi. (NAAT). Mr Ugwoke said though the It could be recalled that the three strike had been suspended, they unions under the umbrella body would not hesitate to resume the of Joint Action Committee action if Government reneges on (JAC) commenced the industrial the agreements reached or delays action on December 4th, 2017, to in any aspects of the agreement. p r o t e s t t h e F e d e r a l Government’s failure to He stated that, the trust implement their part of 2009 Government enjoyed was being Comr. Samson-Ugwoke agreement. SSANU-President
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November 22-25, 2018 Songhai Center, Porto-Novo, Benin ORGANIZING SPONSORS University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin International Network on Appropriate Technology (INAT)
Endogenous Knowledge, Appropriate Technology and Innovation: Linking the Past and the Future The 8th International Conference on Appropriate Technology will 1) Promote Knowledge-based Endogenous Development and the diffusion of related innovations to support Appropriate Technology (AT) practice 2) Identify, initiate and combine AT contributions based on both pre-modern and modern knowledge in a manner that is rooted in an appropriate historical perspective 3) Provide a forum for networking on AT solutions for the 21 st century through the recognition, valorization and re-appropriation of locally-grounded knowledge and practices
Background
Locally-grounded and useful knowledge, both tacit and codified, is one of the most reliable bases for long term, sustainable prosperity, Unfortunately, much of this knowledge remains under-recognized and undervalued, with tumkey solutions from elsewhere often being presented as readily available or convenient. At present, large numbers of people in the Global South, particularly in Africa, still lack access to clean water, sanitation, clean energy, reliable food and nutrition, and safe transportation, among other challenges. Yet in those same societies, some people have time-tested, demonstrable approaches to resolving them, while others are engaged in cutting-edge scientific research and technological development.
All of these, to the extent that they are informed by contextually-relevant needs, and priorities represent an endogenous knowledge resource base. However, refining, upgrading, applying and diffusing this knowledge in the form of improved products, services and practices also requires the dissemination of lessons and experiences between similarly motivated actors from a broad cross-section of any given society: In exploring various local challenges together from an Appropriate Technology perspective, we believe that we can contribute to a more plural, multi-centric. equitable, sustainable and ultimately more just global community.
Website
Visit the official 8th ICAT website: http://www.apropriatetech.net
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Language
The official language of the conference will be English
Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and Projects Abstracts for full papers, posters and project presentations are being accepted and reviewed. abstracts & full papers will be double-blind peer reviewed. Abstract must be between 200 and 500 words. Please denote paper category (see below) upon abstract submission and indicate if abstract is for full paper and oral presentation, poster or project. submit abstract and papers to www.appropriatetech.net Deadline for Receipt of abstract for full paper, poster and/or project: March 15, 2018 Notification of decision on abstracts for papers, posters & projects: June 1, 2018 Deadline for full papers: July 15, 2018 Notification of decision on papers, posters & projects: Sept 15, 2018
Paper Some Suggested Topics categories Manufacturing, small scale industry, mining and mineral Green Economy processing, socially relevant computing, economics of
and Innovation technology, textile technology, recycling, social business,
appropriate technology innovation, ecological economics
Hydro power projects, alternative energy systems, renewable Energy enemy , distributed power, rural electrification, solar
Water and Sanitation Water supply, storage and sanitation, water scarcity, water quality, water stress and recycling, toilets, waste management Health Indigenous medical technologies, food preparation/processing, technologies addressing malaria/TB/HIV/AIDS related issues, pharmaceuticals Construction and Appropriate architecture, appropriate construction, Infrastructure appropriate transportation, sustainable building materials
Environment and Environmental impact, irrigation projects, forestry & wildlife,
Agriculture agricultural technology, climate change, air quality, remediation of contaminated environments
Education and training, knowledge engineering, knowledge Knowledge and management, community development, indigenous Technology Transfer knowledge, people's science
Policy, Standards Technology policies, technology standards, ethics, culture, and Ethics quality assurance, responsible wellbeing
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
ADVERTORIAL ON CONFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES e-LEARNING PROGRAMME The general public is hereby informed that whereas the Commission maintains its stand that online degrees are not accepted in Nigeria at the moment, this does not include the approved Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme run within the shores of Nigeria. The Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme is a legitimate and well thought out pilot e- learning initiative. It is a Public Private Partnership between the National Universities Commission (NUC), Park Associates E-Learning Group, and four federal universities. Its goal is to provide new opportunities for students to access university education in Nigeria. The four Participating Universities are: i. University of Uyo; ii. National Open University of Nigeria; iii. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; and iv. University of Maiduguri.
Students enrolled in the Programme can select any of the following undergraduate degree programmes: Economics, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and Marketing for which they have requisite qualifications. The Programme for now is only available for candidates who wish to obtain BSc Degree in Economics.
The Commission wishes to use this medium to allay all fears and doubts concerning the legitimacy or NUC endorsement of the Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme. This is one of the avenues that the National Universities Commission is exploring to increase access to university education without compromising quality. Students in the Programme are therefore advised to continue to pursue their studies without fear and prospective applicants are encouraged to enrol. Concerned parents, guardians, students and the general public may contact the Commission for further clarification on the Programme under reference.
Signed Ibrahim Usman Yakasai Director, Corporate Communications www.nuc.edu.ng
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Approved Open Universities and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian University System (NUS) List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria Eight universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows: 1. Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan. 2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja. 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
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IMPLEMENTING STEPS FOR NEW MEDICAL SCHOOLS, ACCREDITATION ISSUES AND THE NEW MINIMUM BENCHMARK (2015) FOR THE MBBS/BDS PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMMES Following several Stakeholders' meetings in the last two years and as a prelude to the formal release of the New Minimum Academic Benchmark (2015), proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools in Nigeria (both current and prospective) are requested to note the following implementing steps including relevant adjustments relating to accreditation of Medical/Dental Schools.
1. From 1st September 2015, both current and prospective proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools should: a. Write a letter to the Executive Secretary stating their intent and provide relevant information as available. b. On receipt, (if NUC has no obvious reasons to disqualify the application), they would be sent a copy of the BMAS for MBBS/BDS and advised firmly to ensure that they are strictly complied with. c. The setting up of medical schools is not an emergency exercise. To this end, prospective proprietors must own and have in place (prior to a request for a Resource Verification), a fully functional and well run tertiary type hospital. In the circumstance of the above not being in place, consideration for an affiliation with a tertiary government-owned institution may be given only when the said university owns a medical institution fully functional with a minimum of 150 beds and a rural health medical unit. (See Appendix 4 of the BMAS). d. A Pre-clinical Accreditation would be expected to take place within two years of a positive Resource Verification. Students can only sit for the second MBBS professional examination (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry) when they have a successful preclinical accreditation. The preclinical accreditation would, amongst others, concentrate largely on the Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology and to a lesser extent, Community Health. All evaluated departments must have the minimum requirements in terms of academic staff, non academic staff and laboratory facilities. (See Appendix 3 of the BMAS) e. The Commission has now approved a Clinical Accreditation expected to take place within twelve months of a successful preclinical accreditation. Subsequent to that, a reaccreditation exercise will take place every five years.
2. With respect to established medical schools, (and irrespective of their accreditation status), it should be noted that only institutions that (by the deadline of March 20th, 2016) have requested and obtained formal approval from the National Universities Commission for a re-evaluation based on the following considerations would be allowed to admit students into the MBBS/BDS programmes from the 2016/2017 academic year: a. All Medical and Dental schools must have an approved, and appropriately utilized, Clinical Skills/Simulation centre. b. Ensure strict adherence to the proper use of the course system for all approved programmes in
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Nigerian Universities. The implication of the above is that a particular programme (subject) is taught not only broken into cluster units of 1-4 but also have the components of university supervised examinations. For clarity, current end of posting examinations (practiced by some medical/dental schools) that neither have units allocated nor follow the standards of a University examination, do not conform to the Minimum Academic Standards as established by the National Universities Commission. c. Universities are strongly urged to immediately review their current methods of teaching medical and dental students to include more tutorials, self study group teaching, use of IT in the delivery of courses and simulation/competency based evaluations that must be signed by a lecturer not below the status of a senior lecturer. It must be noted that the confirmation of a successful simulation/competency based evaluation should be a mandatory requirement before the students are eligible to sit for the various professional/sessional examinations 3. Proprietors are urged to note the Essential Component changes of the new curriculum expected to be in use from the 2016/2017 academic session. Details of these changes are available in the New Minimum Academic standards booklet and at the National Universities Commission website. (www.nuc.edu.ng.) Major components include the following: (a) The approval of three alternative models viz; i. A seven year MBBS/BDS programme that encompass a mandatory seamless four-year acquisition of the B.Sc. (Basic Medical Science) with interest in either Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry. At the end of seven years, students would have acquired the Bachelor of Basic Medical Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. In case of the dental programmes, the students would have acquired a degree in Basic Dental Science and Bachelor of Dental Surgery. ii. In order to allow for career change for interested non-medical health professionals, the Commission has also approved a four year programme leading to MBBS/BDS for interested and qualified graduates of Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Image Science, Paramedics, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. It must be noted for such to be considered for admission they must have at the WAEC/NECO levels minimum credit scores in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting, prior to the admissions for their first degrees. They must also have a good CGPA. iii. Admission into universities based on the current six year programme would be allowed to continue as suitable alternative based on the discretion of the University. iv. It should be noted and emphasized that all the above degrees have the Bachelor appellation as they remain undergraduate programmes.
(b) Specific periods of posting to the department of Family Medicine. The obvious implication here is that, the Universities should create the Department of Family Medicine following their due process. (c) Redesignation of the Department of Pharmacology to the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. The department is now expected to provide relevant basic clinical teaching and conduct relevant professional examination in Pharmacology. They will also be expected to provide relevant clinical teaching in Therapeutics. All Universities should set in motion the machinery to achieve the above.
4. In view of the above essential component changes of the new curriculum, the Commission will be organising a National training for Medical teachers in Nigerian Universities. Details of the training would be made available shortly.
5. Interested stakeholders are invited to send comments/suggestions on the above to: The Executive Secretary, NUC, [email protected] and copy to [email protected] MANAGEMENT www.nuc.edu.ng
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, the need to streamline the operations of Part Time Enugu State Tand Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities, 9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, had through a publication in the print media, including the Port Harcourt Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into parttime 11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, Ogbomoso the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part- 12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to 13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the 14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit 15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to 16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. Osun State University, Osun State were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and 19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013. C. Private Universities: 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State universities indicated that they would run Part-Time 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State A. Federal Universities 8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, 1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri Ondo, Ondo State 2. University of Benin, Benin 3. University of Calabar, Calabar 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 4. University of Lagos TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH 5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka PROGRAMMES. 6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded 7. University of Uyo, Uyo their completed documents, based on the approved format. 8. University of Abuja, Abuja Following the analysis of the submissions by the 9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied 10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time 11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian 12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. 14. University of Jos, Jos Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The B. State Universities universities are: 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State A. Federal Universities 2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State 1. University of Lagos 3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2. University of Port Harcourt 4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo 3. University of Calabar State 4. University of Benin 5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 5. University of Abuja 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun 6. University of Uyo State 7. University of Jos 7. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, 8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife Port Harcourt 9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
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10. Federal University of Agriculture, GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH Abeokuta PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich 13. Bayero University, Kano programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently B. State Universities operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with 1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti the guidelines on programme by programme basis. State 2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time Cross River State programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State NUC on programme by programme basis. 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to Ogun State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo programmes: State 7. Enugu State University of Science & 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Technology, Enugu State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards Ijagun, Ogun State (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 9. Rivers State University of Science & 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Port Harcourt approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi university, must have earned full accreditation and must be State run within approved campuses; 11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa 20% of total students’ population in the programme; State 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must 13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – equivalent; Akoko, Ondo State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, State Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nasarawa State. Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material C. Private Universities resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State i.e. on the main campus of the university; 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme; 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied Edo State the Resource Verification Requirements. 7. Wesley University of Science and 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be Technology, Ondo, Ondo State subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of 8. Fountain University, Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Dr. Gidado Kumo apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Director, Academic Planning any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich For: Executive Secretary Programmes. Signed Management
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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Federal University of Tech- Federal University, Lafia, 1 University of 1948 1981 29 2011 Ibadan, Ibadan 15 nology, Akure Nasarawa State Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Kashere, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 16 1981 30 2011 1960 Technology, Yola Gombe State Obafemi Awolowo Federal University of Federal University, Wukari, 3 University, 1962 17 1982 31 2011 Ile-Ife Technology, Minna Taraba State Nigerian Defence Academy, 1985 32 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 18 Kaduna Katsina State Federal University, Dutse, 1988 33 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 34 2011 6 University of Benin, Benin City 1970 20 University, Bauchi Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 21 University of Agriculture, 1988 35 2011 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Makurdi Ekiti State Federal University of Federal University, Otuoke, 8 1975 22 1988 36 2011 University of Calabar, Calabar Agriculture, Abeokuta Bayelsa 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, 9 University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 Wudil, Kano State 2012 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Birnin- 24 1992 38 2013 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 Awka Kebbi, Kebbi University of Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University 39 Federal University, Gusau, 11 25 1992 2013 Maiduguri 1975 of Agriculture, Umudike Zamfara Federal University, Gashua, 12 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1975 26 National Open University of 2002 40 2013 Sokoto Nigeria, Lagos Yobe University of Port-Harcourt, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Nigeria Maritine University 13 1975 27 2007 41 2018 Port-Harcourt Resources, Effurun Okerenkoko, Delta State 14 Federal University of Tech- 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 nology, Owerri 1980 Kogi State
STATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science Ebonyi State University, 1 1979 17 2000 33 Sokoto State University, & Technology, Port Harcourt Abakaliki Sokoto 2009 Nasarawa State University, 2 Ambrose Alli University, 1980 18 2002 Akwa Ibom State University, Ekpoma Keffi 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Abia State University, 19 Adamawa State University, 3 1981 2002 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 Uturu Mubi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Enugu State University of Gombe State University, 4 20 2004 Bauchi State University, Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Gombe 36 Gadau 2011 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Kaduna State University, 5 1982 21 2004 Maitama Sule University, Ago-Iwoye Kaduna 37 2012 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Cross River University of Kano 6 1982 22 2004 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Technology, Calabar 38 The Technical University, 2012 Lagos State University, Plateau State University, Ibadan. 7 23 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Bokkos 2005 Sule Lamido University, 39 2013 Ladoke Akintola University of Ondo State University of Kafin Hausa 8 1990 24 2008 Technology, Ogbomoso Technology, Okiti Pupa. Ondo State University of 2015 Imo State University, Ibrahim Babangida University, 40 9 1992 25 2005 Medical Sciences Owerri Lapai, Niger State Benue State University, Tai Solarin University of 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 10 1992 26 2005 Makurdi Education, Ijagun Eastern Palm University, Delta State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 42 11 1992 27 2006 Ogboko 2016 Abraka University, Katsina University of Africa, Adekunle Ajasin University, Yobe State University 43 12 1999 Toru-Orua 2016 Akungba - Akoko 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Kogi State University, Kebbi State University of 44 2016 13 1999 29 2006 Borno State University Anyigba Science and Technology, Aliero Niger-Delta University, Osun State University, Moshood Abiola University of 14 30 45 2017 Yenagoa 2000 Osogbo 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Odumegwu Ojukwu University Taraba State University, Gombe State University of Science 2000 2008 46 2017 15 Uli 31 Jalingo and Technology, Kumo Kano University of Science Kwara State University, Zamfara State University, 2000 2009 47 2018 16 & Technology, Wudil 32 Ilorin Talata-Mafara
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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. Obong University, Obong Chrisland University, 1 Babcock University, Ilishan 1999 26 2007 51 2015 Remo Ntak Owode, Ogun State Madonna University, Christopher University, 2 1999 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 52 2015 Okija Mowe, Ogun State Igbinedion University, Tansian University, Umunya, Hallmark University, 3 1999 28 2007 2015 Okada Anambra State 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Kings University, Ode Omu, Bowen University, Iwo 2001 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 2015 4 54 Osun State Covenant University, Ota Wesley University of Science 2007 55 Michael and Cecilia Ibru 5 2002 30 & Technology, Ondo Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015 Pan-Atlantic University, Western Delta University, Mountain Top University, 6 2002 31 2007 56 2015 Lagos Oghara, Delta State Ogun State The Achievers University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 32 2007 Ritman University, Ikot 7 Benin City Owo 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, American University of 33 African University of Science 8 Nigeria, Yola 2003 & Technology, Abuja 2007 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Redeemers University, Ede, Afe Babalola University, Edwin Clark University, 9 2005 34 2009 2015 Osun State Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State Ajayi Crowther University, Godfrey Okoye University, Hezekiah University, 10 2005 35 2009 60 2015 Oyo Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Umudi, Imo State Al-Hikmah University, Nile University of Nigeria, Anchor University, Ayobo, 36 2009 61 2016 11 Ilorin 2005 Abuja Lagos State Arthur Jarvis University, Caritas University, Amorji- 37 Oduduwa University, 62 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2016 12 2005 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Nke, Enugu Clifford University, Owerrinta, 63 Abia State 2016 13 Bingham University, Auta- 2005 38 Paul University, Awka, 2009 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Anambra State Coal City University, Enugu, 64 Enugu State 2016 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 39 Rhema University, Obeama- Asa, Rivers State 2009 Crown Hill University, 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Renaissance University, Wellspring University, 15 Enugu 2005 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Dominican University, 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Bells University of Tech, Adeleke University, Ede, 16 2005 41 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Ota, Ogun State Osun State 2011 67 Oyo State 2016 Lead City University, Ibadan, 68 Legacy University, Okija, 2016 17 Oyo State 2005 42 Baze University, Abuja 2011 Anambra State Crawford University, Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 18 2005 43 Landmark University, Omu- 69 Delta State Igbesa, Ogun State Aran, Kwara State 2011 Kwararafa University, Wukari Samuel Adegboyega University, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 Abia State 19 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 Crescent University, Elizade University, Ilara- 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 20 2005 Ibadan, Oyo State Abeokuta 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 72 PAMO University of Medical 2017 21 Novena University, Ogume, 46 2012 Sciences, Portharcourt, River State Delta State 2005 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 47 73 22 University of Mkar, Mkar 2005 Uturu, Abia State 2012 Oyo State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, McPherson University, Seriki Eko University of Medical 2017 23 2006 48 2012 74 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State Southwestern University, 49 2012 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Okun Owa, Ogun State Augustine, University, 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015
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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 3. Bayero University, Kano 16. University of Benin, Benin City 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 19. University of llorin, llorin 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 20. University of Jos, Jos 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 5. Anambra State University, Uli 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 8. Delta State University, Abraka 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 12. Imo State University, Owerri 25. Kwara State University Malete 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 10. Caleb University, Lagos 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 5. Bowen University, Iwo 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 16. Madonna University Okija 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT
Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria
The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed announce to the general public, especially prospective university promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure 8. First site assessment visit for establishing private universities in Nigeria. 9. Finalisation of document 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 10. Second (final) site assessment visit establishment of the university 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 12. Approval by NUC Management 3. Collection of application forms 13. Approval by NUC Board 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 14. Approval by FEC 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of Executive Secretary, NUC SCOPU Announcer
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT List of Illegal Universities Closed Down by NUC
he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo the general public, especially parents and prospective 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 42) Temple University, Abuja anywhere in Nigeria. 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Nigeria. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria Lagos. 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, any of its other campuses Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study campuses Centre. 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management its other campuses. Academic, Lagos 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko of its other campuses. Campus) 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos other campuses. 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State any of its other campuses 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. charges on subscribers. 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. Campus 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria. 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. Nigeria. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. its campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. campuses in Nigeria 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Nigeria NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. ANNOUNCER 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State 35) Open International University, Akure
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