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VOLUME 1I, ISSUE V — J U L Y 2 0 1 7 FROM THE SLU, 11 OTHER NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GAMBIAN STUDENTS It is yet another month and, as Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, has SLU is steadily marching forward been selected among the 12 Nigerian in different facets including aca- demic, national and even inter- Universities to offer 550 Scholarships to national standing your darling students from the Republic of Gambia. dose, SLU Bulletin is fulfilling its This was in response to a request from promise of keeping abreast on the Gambian Government through the the happenings within and Minister of Education of the country, On his part, the Registrar and Chief around Sule Lamido University. Honourable Badara A. Joop to his Executive of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Examinations for the Second Nigerian counterpart, Malam Adamu Olanrewaju Oloyede, maintained that Adamu. This led to a meeting convened Semester 2016/2017 Academic the 12 Universities selected of which Session have been completed by the Executive Secretary, National and students have already pro- Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin ceeded for the End of Session Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, Hausa was among, were chosen Break. Still on students, we with the Registrar and Chief Executive of based on their record in stability in report to you how SLU is taking giant strides to ease accommo- Joint Admissions and Matriculation academic calendar, standard of facili- dation hiccups for students by Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju ty and international exposure. He said planning to partner with Jigawa Oloyede and the Vice-Chancellors of the that if well taught and treated, the State Investment and Property 12 selected Universities to discuss how would-be students could become Development Company. to carry out the assignment.

Ambassadors and International Another highlight in this edition is the report on the progress in the In his opening remarks, Executive Marketers of the Nigerian University infrastructural development of Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu System (NUS) upon graduation which the university. The over a Billion Rasheed, disclosed that the scholarship will attract revenue for the NUS and Naira state-of-the-art Perma- was not only capable of globally scaling Nigeria at large. nent Senate Building is eventually up the rating of Nigerian Universities, in the final stage of completion with the presence of foreign students, Those who attended the meeting with finishing touches being put but it is a criteria for the ranking. He while a students’ hostel is almost included the Vice-Chancellors of Sule added that the prospective students due for usage. In the same vein Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, the VC’s Official residence is would be admitted through JAMB after getting final finishing touch satisfying the entry requirements into Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu; among others. Nigerian Universities upon which the , Prof. Abdulganiyu Commission would notify the Nigerian Once again, we wish our Ambali; Umaru Yar’adua University, esteemed readers happy Immigration Service (NIS) and other Katsina, Prof. I. I. Funtua; Federal relevant government agencies for reading. University of Technology, Minna, Resident Permit and other - Editor-In-Chief Professor M. A. Akanji; ...contd on Pp. 2 documentations. Inside this Edition:

P2: SLU to Partner University of Georgia, USA P3: Construction of Permanent Senate Building Reaches Completion Stage P4: Faculty of Education Gets New Acting Dean P5: Pioneer Graduating Students Charged to Demonstrate Good Character P6: Undergraduate Students Completed End of Semester Examinations + Bulletin Xtra: NUC-Approved Universities in Nigeria ...and many more

SLU TO PARTNER UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, USA The Vice-Chancellor, Sule Lamido University (SLU), Responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Sule Lamido Kafin Hausa, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu,University, Kafin Hausa, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu had hosted a business team from Atlanta, Georgia, Ribadu, thanked the delegation for the visit and United States of America (USA) on Wednesday 19th restated the commitment of the University to bring July, 2017. The leader of the US delegation Mr. Bishop forth the Faculty of Agriculture. Professor Ribadu Adejube of Tetragrammaton International Limited, expressed the profound gratitude of the University USA said their visit to SLU was part of the Team’s tour for the opportunity to partner with the University of to Jigawa State with a view to partnering with the State Georgia, as it is the right time to commence Post- Government on various projects. graduate Training of the founding staff even before the take-off of the Faculty.

The Vice-Chancellor, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu and Mr. Bishop Adejube of Tetragrammaton International Ltd and Leader of the Delegation (5th and 6th from right respectively), in a group photograph with the Visitors, Members of University Management Committee and other staff of the University, shortly after the presentations by the two parties.

Having learnt that there is a plan by SLU to establish The Vice-Chancellor disclosed that it is very exciting Faculty of Agriculture, Mr. Adejube said this is the right to have a research center in Sule Lamido University, time for the University to partner with University of Kafin Hausa which would be mentored by University Georgia being one of the best agricultural University in of Georgia. He further the world. Mr. Adejube added, with the fertile land emphasised the need to Jigawa State is endowed with, the collaboration will expand the collaboration bring about a formidable Faculty of Agriculture in Sule to cover other areas Lamido University which Nigeria as a country will use including provision of as bedrock for agricultural innovations and research Internet Bandwidth and activities. Through the partnership, a research center other aspects of Information and Communications would be established to be mentored by the University Technology. He then assured the delegation of his of Georgia to improve productivity in rice, wheat,willingness to visit Georgia to actualize the sorghum and animal husbandry. He added that this will partnership. avail SLU the opportunity to become a beacon for SLU, 11 OTHER NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES TO OFFER other Universities to pick from. SCHOLARSHIPS TO GAMBIAN STUDENTS ...contd.

Mr. Adejube then invited the Vice-Chancellor to visit Also present at the meeting were the Vice-Chancellor Georgia to start the process of setting up the most of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, unique partnership for education purpose and agricul- Professor Saminu Ibrahim; Deputy Vice-Chancellors tural excellence in Jigawa State through the University, of Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto and University adding that the visit will be the first partnership with of Port-Harcourt; Prof. A.G. Yahaya and Prof. Hakeem the center in Africa and the first in Nigeria. Fawehinmi, respectively.

2 JIGAWA STATE INVESTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT SENATE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO BUILDING AND VC’S LODGE REACHES PARTNER WITH SLU ON INFRASTRUCTURE COMPLETION STAGE The Jigawa State Investment and Property Development The construction works at the Permanent Senate Company Limited is planning to construct hostels for Building of Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, the students of Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa. has reached 90% completion level. SLU Bulletin This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Company gathered that already finishing works are ongoing Ambassador Abdulkadir Abdulkadir Musafari, mni when which included fixing of doors, windows, curtain walls, he led a delegation of businessmen from Atlanta, tiles and ceiling which had reached advanced stage. Georgia, United States of America to the University on Wednesday, 19th July, 2017. In the same vein, the construction of the Vice- Chancellor’s Lodge has been completed while the Intimating the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. external perimeter fence of the Lodge and provision of Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu on the proposal, Ambassador services such as bore holes and power supply are Musafari said Jigawa State Government has already outstanding. given approval for his company to secure land from the Local Council and build hostel accommodation for the It would be recalled that the contract for the students of the University at an affordable rate. He Permanent Senate Building which was awarded on described the initiative as a social project for the people th of Jigawa State which will complement the University’s 25 July, 2014, was given at the cost of strides towards greatness. Ambassador Musafari then N1,698,949,299.60, while that of the Vice-Chancellor’s pleaded with the members of the delegation to seek Lodge costs N128,891,593.50. ways of finding donors for the construction of access roads and other infrastructure in the University, adding that they would propose to Jigawa State Government that the State owned Agricultural Research Institute in Kazaure be affiliated to Sule Lamido University. Front view of SLU Permanent Senate Building under construction While introducing the members of the delegation which LOTS II AND III OF WORKS AT SLU, comprised of specialists in Agriculture & Agro-Allied matters, investment and infrastructure, the Chairman KAFIN HAUSA TO CONTINUE disclosed that the development they have seen in the The Jigawa State Government had, during its University is a pleasant shock that as time goes on, executive council meeting held on Wednesday 12th more meaningful improvement will be realized. July, 2017, approved over N200 Million for additional

works in Lots II and III at Sule Lamido University, Kafin Responding, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Hausa. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, expressed his delight for the Chairman’s gesture and disclosed that as the University Projects under Lot II consisted of the Perimeter expands, the need to diversify means of accommo- Fencing of the University; University Gate and Gate dating students and staff will be paramount. Professor House; University Shopping Complex; University Clinic; Ribadu added that among the main problems in the fifteen Junior Staff Quarters; five Intermediate Staff University is energy and therefore having an alternative Quarters; Faculty Offices and Temporary Senate source of power through the collaboration will go a long Building. way in boosting the rapid development of the University. The Vice-Chancellor then restated the The projects under Lot III included three Student readiness of the University to actualize the Hostel Blocks, one Sabbatical Lodge, five Principal collaboration and wished the delegation safe journey Officers Quarters, Road Networks, Drainages and back to their respective destinations. Parking Spaces. 3 FACULTY OF EDUCATION GETS NEW ACTING DEAN AS SENATE ELECTS REPS. TO COUNCIL The Senate of Sule Lamido Council Committees. SLU Bulletin gathered that HOD University (SLU), Kafin Hausa had, Languages, Dr. Mu’azu Sa’adu was elected alongside on its 25th Regular Meeting held on Prof. Ayanniyi Bako Alhassan to represent the Senate Thursday 20th July, 2017, approved in Budget Monitoring Committee (BMC) of the Council. the appointment of Professor To represent the Senate in the Senior Staff Disciplinary Ibrahim Muhammad Danjuma as Committee (SSDC), the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Dr. Acting Dean of the Faculty of Umma Abdulwahid was elected alongside the HOD

Education of the University. Prof. Ibrahim M. Danjuma Islamic Studies, Dr. Yusuf Dalhatu and Prof. Ayanniyi A Professor of Chemistry Ag. Dean, Faculty of Education Bako Alhassan who were re-elected while the Director, Education, Prof. Danjuma is on sabbatical fromSchool of Preliminary Studies, Dr. Umar Saje was elect- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. The ed to represent the Senate in the University Governing approval was based on the provision of Section 4 of Council. th the 5 Schedule of the University Law 2013 and has taken effect from Friday 21st July, 2017. SLU Bulletin wishes the new Acting Dean, Faculty of Education and all the elected representatives of the Similarly, new members were elected to represent Senate to Council and its Committees Allah’s guidance the Senate in the University Governing Council and throughout their respective tenures. SLU STUDENT-TEACHERS CHARGED TO BE GOOD AMBASSADORS WHILE ON TEACHING PRACTICE The Level 300 students of the Faculty The Acting Dean reminded the Presenting a paper titled “Orientation of Education, Sule Lamido University student-teachers that the Exercise towards Effective Teaching (SLU), Kafin Hausa, have been University expects complete Practice in Teacher Education charged to be good ambassadors of reports from principals and the Programme”, the Director, School of the University while on teaching Jigawa State Ministry of Educa- General and Entrepreneurship practice. The call was made by the tion, Science and Technology Studies, Dr. Abdurrahman Ishola Acting Dean of the Faculty, Professor that they really appreciate the Ibrahim who is also the Teaching Ibrahim Muhammad Danjuma during type of students SLU produces Practice Coordinator, enumerated an orientation exercise organized for as teachers. some of the objectives of teaching the student-teachers on Wednesday practice as listed in the National Policy 26th July, 2017. Professor Danjuma Earlier on, the Dean of on Education. He disclosed that the maintained that as their first outing Students’ Affairs, Dr. Umma essence of teaching practice is to, to the immediate community to Abdulwahid, described teaching among others, give the student- showcase themselves as teachers in practice as one leg of tripod of a teachers the opportunity to observe, the making, they should go by the professional in education. She practice act of teaching and study current theory of teaching by making mentioned that a professional learners as well as develop their own teacher must be proficient in his ways of working with them. their approaches learner centered through engaging their students. The subject matter, study theCommenting on the occasion, Prof. Acting Dean then enjoined them to behavior of his students and Ayanniyi Bako Alhassan, advised the use all the knowledge they acquire then practice imparting the student-teachers to ensure effective on pedagogy to make their subject knowledge by employing all and positive relationship with other matter accessible to the learners by teaching methods. She then teachers for a smooth working urged the student-teachers to experience. reading hard, discussing with experienced teachers, cross be good in time and classroom A total of 95 student teachers were fertilization of ideas with colleagues management and assist in the posted to various schools across Jigawa and referring back to their lecturers administration of the schools State for their teaching practice from they were posted. for advice on teaching methods. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa.

4 SLU GRADUATING STUDENTS CHARGED TO DEMONSTRATE GOOD CHARACTER The pioneer graduating students of Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, have been urged to demonstrate good character wherever they found themselves. The call was made by the Vice- Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, during a valedictory ceremony organised by the pioneer students on Wednesday 26th July, 2017. The Vice-Chancellor charged them to demonstrate sound character by being good ambassadors of SLU as enshrined in the Mission of the University as it will be a testimony how they The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu (centre), receiving the Plaque of Honour from the were well trained in the University. Prof. Ribadu pioneer graduating set of SLU. further encouraged them to further their studies Allah for making it possible for them to study at SLU. He and prayed that they be successful in their also expressed their profound gratitude to the Vice- examinations. Chancellor and members of the University Management Presenting a paper titled “The Role of Students in for honouring their invitation and the warm treatment the University and the Immediate Environment”, the and parental guidance they received as pioneer students Director, School of Preliminary Studies, Dr. Umar of the University. Mr Muhammad then described SLU as Saje, enumerated the role of students after gradua- not only an academic institution but a home that they tion from the University which included being good will never forget. He further advised other ambassadors of their alma matter by demonstrating undergraduate students to abide by the rules and the knowledge and training acquired from the Uni- regulations of the University, remain focused and com- versity during the mandatory National Youth Service mitted to their studies and pray hard for success, adding Corps (NYSC) Scheme, where they are expected to that perseverance, obedience; patience and hard work be dedicated, disciplined and humble in discharging are pivotal to success. He promised to make the best use their duties and responsibilities. He also charged and maintain the good training they received at SLU. them to demonstrate the same when employed. A total of 99 pioneer undergraduate students wrote

Earlier in his Opening remarks, Mr Jibrin Muhammad their final examination awaiting the outcome of their of the Department of Computer Science, who spoke results. SLU Bulletin wishes them a huge success in their on behalf of the pioneer students, thanked almighty examinations.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawan Sani Taura (centre) and some members of University Management, staff and the graduating students.

5 SLU UNDERGRADUATES COMPLETE END OF 2ND SEMESTER EXAMS AS IJMB STUDENTS COMPLETED QUALIFYING EXAMINATION The undergraduate students of Sule Lamido best students who will sit for the final exam at the University (SLU), Kafin Hausa have completed the End end of the programme. Dr Saje disclosed that the of Second Semester Examination on Thursday 27th qualifying examination offers students a better July, 2017. The exam which started on 5th July, 2017 chance of passing the final examination. He explained lasted for four weeks and students have already left that the aim of the for end of session break. examination was to avert mass failure at the end of the In the same vein, the School of Preliminary Studies programme, maintaining that (SPS) of the SLU has conducted a qualifying the standard and marking examination for students undergoing Interim Joint scheme of the exam was the Matriculation Board’s IJMB Programme between 10th same as that of the final IJMB and 18th July, 2017. Examination which is organ- ised by the Institute of Educa- Responding to questions by SLU Bulletin’s Sadiq tion, , Lawal, the Director of the school, Dr. Umar Saje, said Zaria. Dr. Umar Saje the qualifying exam was primarily conducted to Director, SPS prepare students qualify for the final IJMB SLU Bulletin wishes all the examination, adding that it was intended to get the students of the University success in their examina- tions. BULLETIN XTRA

NUC-APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

Summary of Universities in Nigeria, as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC): QUOTABLE QUOTES

Federal Knowledge is power. 40; 26% Information is liberating. Private Education is the premise of progress, 68; 45% in every society, in every family.

State 45; 29%

- Kofi Anan

PROPRIETORSHIP No. OF UNIVERSITIES 1. Federal Government 40 2. State Governments 45 Place Your Advert Here 3. Private 68 Total: 153

Culled from www.nuc.edu.ng

6 PHOTO NEWS: July Visits SOCIAL DIARY Saturday 8th July, 2017 marks the day when Architect Hadiza Umar Mustapha, the daughter of the Dean of Students’ Affairs, SLU, Kafin Hausa, Dr. Umma Abdulwahid tied the nuptial knot with Engr. Aminu Yahaya Aruwa in a colourful wedding Fatiha at Almannar Mosque, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna, Kaduna State.

Similarly, Malam Ibrahim Ahmed of School of Preliminary Studies and Former PA to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, wedded Malama Amina Kabiru Musa on Saturday, 29th July, 2017 at Wazirawa Quarters of Gumel, Gumel Local Government Area, Jigawa State.

The two events were attended by the Vice-Chancellor and other staff of the University from different departments and units. 1

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu (centre) in a group photograph and warm handshake with the groom, Mal. Ibrahim Ahmed, after the wedding 2 fatiha. With them are some of the University staff, friends and families. SLU Bulletin congratulates the two couples and wishes them a happy and blissful married life. OBITUARY The Vice-Chancellor, Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu has on behalf of the University, commiserated with His Excellency, Barrister Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State over the demise of his elder brother, Alhaji Ahmed Hassan Hadejia, who passed on Tuesday 18th July, 2017 after a protracted illness. Late Alhaji Ahmed Hassan Hadejia was survived by his wife, children and relatives. 3 1. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu posed for a photo- graph with Dr. Rukaiyatu Ahmed (R) of Federal University, Dutse and Zaliha’u Suleiman (L) when they visited the Vice-Chancellor in his Office. 2. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu and Pharm. Salihu Y. Zarma of Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Teaching Hospital, with his entourage and some University staff. His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Barrister Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia 3. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu (3rd right), Deputy (centre), the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu (2nd right), Deputy Dean of Students’ Affairs, Mr. Idris Hamza Yana (1st right) and Protocol Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawan Sani Taura (1st left) and Acting Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim Danjuma (1st right) at the Deputy Governor’s Dutse residence for the Officer, Mr. Mustapha Ahmad (1st left) in a group photograph with the condolence. delegation of White Bird Travels Ltd, led by Mr. Usaini A. Garba (3rd In the same vein, the University Community mourned the passing away of from left), after a meeting on collaboration with SLU on Travel and th Logistic Services. Alhaji Haruna Usman Kwanar Garki, who died on Monday, 17 July, 2017. Aged 71, Alhaji Haruna is the father to Engineer Ibrahim Haruna Usman of the Department of Physical Planning, Development and Maintenance SIGHTS FROM THE CAMPUS: Hostel Accommodation Services. He is survived by two wives and two sons.

Similarly, the SLU Community mourns the death of Malam Ayuba Abubakar Malam Madori who died on Sunday, 27th July, 2017. Aged 80, Malam Ayuba is survived by a wife and 14 children among whom is Malam Aliyu Ayuba, the Aide de Camp to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu.

May Allah forgive the shortcoming of the deceased, accept their good deeds, make Jannatul Firdaus their final abode and grant their families the fortitude to bear the loss. Amin.

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