th ISSN 0795-3089 30 January, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 5 FGN/ASUU Renegotiation Team for Inauguration Polys, COEs Teams Under Way -As UNILAG Graduates Record 12, 617 Students

Representative of the Visitor and Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed (middle) flanked by the Chairman of Council, (UNILAG), Professor Jerry Gana (left), Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon Bello (right) with other members of Council, Principal Officers of the University, Secretary General of the Committee of Vice Chancellors (CVC), Prof. Michael Faborode

he recently constituted Babalakin, is to be inaugurated this unions of Polytechnics and Government team to week by the Honourable Minister of Colleges of Education, before the Trenegotiate the 2009 Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, end of the week. Agreements with the four who will also release the university-based unions, under the composition of the Government The Visitor to the University of chairmanship of Dr. Wale teams to renegotiate with various Lagos (UNILAG), President in this edition Media Trust Kano Varsity, Delegation Chinese Science Academy Visits Collaborate on Prof. Rasheed Knowledge Sharing

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and highly significant to note that nearly 50 per cent of the graduands were Postgraduate. Commending the University for the feat, the Visitor urged other major universities in the country to emulate this, saying, “if the Nigerian University System (NUS) is to survive and thrive, the NUC must work closely with the top universities and top funding agencies like TETFund and PTDF to reinvent the training of the much needed qualified academics to man the current 152 universities in the country.” The Chancellor, His Eminence, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed delivering the Since education remained one of the Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai President’s address most dynamic sectors in the Al-Amin El-Kanemi, Shehu of Borno , GCFR, who globalised world, the President said, some universities have not been made this known in his address to his administration remained able to meet the requirement for the 49th Convocation of the resolute in ensuring the quality of further release of funds. He, University on Thursday, 26th university education in . t h e r e f o r e , i m p l o r e d Vi c e - January, 2017, said “Government “The reality is that every facet of the Chancellors to take full advantage is, thus, clearly interested in university, be it academic or non- of these initiatives to enable maintaining peace, stability and academic, contributes to its quality. Nigerian Universities to efficiently progress in all its higher education To this end, government has and effectively upgrade their institutions.” directed the NUC to strengthen its teaching, research and community regulatory mechanisms to ensure development mandates. T h e P r e s i d e n t , w h o w a s g r e a t e r r e l e v a n c e a n d represented by the Executive competitiveness of the Nigerian As public officers charged with the Secretary, National Universities University System”, he said. responsibility of managing higher Commission (NUC), Professor education institutions, President Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, The Visitor expressed worry that Buhari said Councils and MFR, stated that he had, the week some Nigerian Universities were Managements of higher institutions before, approved the reconstitution still not demonstrating adequate must be accountable to their publics of the Governing Councils of all capacity for fund utilisation, despite and to the wider people of Nigeria. Federal Institutions of higher the clamour for increased funding of His words: “the progress of every learning, details of which would be higher education institutions. While forward-looking institution, released by the Minister of some universities still find it whether public or private, requires Education at appropriate times. difficult to access funds from p r o b i t y, t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d TETfund because they have not accountability and these must President Buhari congratulated shown enough commitment to occupy the front burner in UNILAG on its 55th anniversary meeting the requirements for the university management. This and 49th Convocation ceremony, release of such funds, there are still informed my instruction, last week, which recorded a total of 12, 617 some problems regarding the to the Federal Universities to send graduands, the highest, so far, in its utilisation of the Needs Assessment quarterly reports to the Federal history. He said it was refreshing fund for the revitalisation of Nigerian Universities, where also

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Ministry of Education, through the He joined other Nigerians to corruption related issues, which, he National Universities Commission. congratulate the graduands who, said, had been yielding fruits. This is to foster a closer relationship “after years of hard work, sacrifice While also commending Mr. between government and its and discipline, had been found President for setting up the universities and allow for increased worthy in character and learning to Committee to negotiate with flow of information to enable be awarded the University's degrees. University Staff Unions, the Vice government have a better He also congratulated all the Chancellor, however, called for the understanding of the progress and Honorary Degree awardees, exploration of alternative mode of challenges facing the universities.” particularly the Chancellor, His funding or financing Universities to Eminence, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar insulate university education from Mr. President said it was impossible Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El- the fiscal instability of government. to tell the story of the development Kanemi CFR, the Shehu of Borno; of university education in Nigeria Professor John Pepper Clark and On the Convocation, the Vice- without recalling the monumental Professor Ayodele Ogunye, saying, Chancellor said that UNILAG, in contributions of the University of “the awards, together that of the last five years, had graduated a Lagos and four others, established Emeritus Professorship of Professor total of 50, 785 students comprising within the first two years of our Osato Giwa-Osagie and the four 26, 780 undergraduates and 24, 005 independence. He, therefore, paid distinguished Professors, should be postgraduates. This year's special tribute to the founding an incentive to greater service and ceremony kicked off with the fathers of the great citadels of contribution to the University and to honouring of all past Vice- learning for their wisdom and humanity.” Chancellors by renaming some ingenuity in establishing the infrastructures after them. institutions and also appreciated the Earlier in his Convocation address, effort of the individuals, including the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Those honoured were Professors J. the host communities, who had Rahamon Bello commended F. Ade-Ajayi, Akinpelu Adesola, played one role or the other in the President Buhari for the efforts put Kwaku Adadevoh, Nurudeen Alao, sustenance of the vision of the in to fight insecurity and corruption Jelili Adebisi Omotola and founding fathers. as well as changing the mindsets of Tolulope Odugbemi. Professor Nigerians on corruption and Bello reported that a total of 6, 900

Dr. Jeremiah Nwabufo Obiefuna of the Department of Architecture, right, receiving the award of Overall Best PhD Thesis from Prof. Rasheed, while Prof. Bello and Dr. Mrs. Taiwo Ipaye (Registrar) look on

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The Ph.D graduands (or 54.7 percent) of the 12, 617 the Shehu of Borno; Pro-Chancellor Administration; Professor John graduands, were undergraduates, and Chairman of Council, Professor Pepper Clark received the D. Litt. while 5, 717 (or 45.3 percent) were Jerry Gana and the Vice Chancellor, (Honoris Causa), while Professor of postgraduates. Out of the 6, 900 who were all attending their last Chemical Engineering and undergraduates, 231 obtained Convocation ceremony in their philanthropist, Ayodele Ogunye distinction or the First Class, with respective capacities expressed their also received D.Sc. (Honoris the Faculty of Engineering topping profound thanks the Federal Causa) in Engineering. the list with 46 First Class Government and Visitor for the graduating students. Another 1, 705 opportunity given them to serve the R e n o w n O b s t e t r i c i a n a n d made Second Class Upper country and the University in Gynaecologist, Osato Frank Giwa- Division, 2, 972 made Second particular as well as their support for Osagie was honoured with an Class Lower Division, 1, 372 were the University. Emeritus Professorship of the in the Third Class, 103 with Pass UNILAG, while four Professors degrees, while 517 had unclassified On the Honorary awards, the Shehu (Babajide Ibitayo Alo, Olukayode degrees and diplomas. The record of Borno received the D.Sc. Amund, Mrs. Cecilia Ihuoma set by a former student, Mr. (Honoris Causa) in Public Igwilo and Jim Ijenwa Unah) also Ayodele Dada, who graduated last become Distinguished Professors. year with a perfect score of CGPA of 5.00, was matched by two female students of the institution this year: Miss Taiwo Bankole of the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics as well as Miss Oyindamola Ajoke Omotuyi of the D e p a r t m e n t o f S y s t e m s Engineering.

The Chancellor, His Eminence, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi CFR, New Distinguished Prof. Babajide Alo, Mrs. Alo and DIPR, Ibrahim Usman Yakasai

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The Chancellor, UNILAG, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Another Honorary Doctorate Degree Awardee, Al-Amin El-Kanemi, receiving his Honorary Doctorate Degree Award Prof. John Pepper Clark and his wife, Prof. Mrs. Ebun Clark

Prof. Ayodele Francis Ogunye and wife also receiving his Honorary Doctorate Degree Award Newly appointed Emiretus Prof. Osato Giwa-Osagie (middle)

Distinguished Prof. C.I. Igwilo (middle) with principal officers ...Distinguished Prof. Olukayode Amund takes his turn and her husband...

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Media Trust Delegation Visits Prof. Rasheed

CEO, Daily Trust, Alh. Mannir Dan Ali (3rd left), with Executive Secretary NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed (4th left), flanked by other members of the Board he Board of Directors of Media Executive Secretary noted that that the next edition of the lecture TTrust Limited, publishers of through its publications, the would be delivered by a former Daily Trust titles and Aminiya, led organisation had successfully Executive Secretary of the by the Chief Executive Officer, Alh. revolutionised journalism in Commission, Professor Peter Mannir Dan Ali was at the National Nigeria, particularly in the North. Okebukola on the need the review Universities Commission (NUC), He submitted that journalists, like the entire curriculum. The recently, to congratulate the academics, were doing a serious Commission was also reviewing Executive Secretary, Professor business of educating the public and p o s t g r a d u a t e s t u d i e s b y Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, that journalism was a noble strengthening the capacity of MFR, on his appointment and seek profession. Nigerian Universities to train post for collaboration with the graduate students locally. This, he Commission in organising a Professor Rasheed said that, the said would help cut the cost of conference on technology and Commission was in the process of studying abroad. innovation. overhauling the entire curriculum in the NUS with a view to making it At the meeting were Directors, Alh. Welcoming the team, Professor more relevant to modern trends, Umar A; Mal. Bello Damgu; Alh. Rasheed commended the group for t h r o u g h i n n o v a t i o n a n d A. W. Maide and Alh. Rabiu Garba. being focused and committed, and entrepreneurship to address every O t h e r s w e r e A s s o c i a t e for constantly creating awareness day challenges. He informed the Director/Editor, Mahmud Jega; on several issues ranging from group that the Commission had Associate Director, Business, Aliu education, economy and health, to introduced a quarterly international Akshile; Commercial Manager, agriculture, politics, etc., thereby lecture series where a seasoned Yusuf Jide; Business Development keeping the public informed of academic would deliver a lecture on Manager, Hassan A, Kam and developments and government some of the issues affecting the Reporter, Chidinma Okeke. policies and programmes. The NUC and the society. He disclosed

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Kano Varsity, Chinese Science Academy Collaborate on Knowledge Sharing project was all encompassing as it Aminu Suleiman, said that the covered programmes such as Solid University had taken a giant stride M i n e r a l E x p l o r a t i o n , O i l towards achieving unmatched Exploration, Transportation academic excellence, pledging that Management, Urban and Regional he and other well-meaning Planning, Hardware and Software Nigerians, especially indigenes of Engineering, among others. He the state, would contribute their disclosed that the basic component quota towards the success of the of the project had been achieved, project. He congratulated the Kano noting that efforts were on going to State Government, the Executive fast-track the Memorandum of Secretary as well as the Vice- Understanding (MoU), in order to Chancellor and his Management achieve its objectives as soon as team for the initiative, stressing that Prof. Abubakar Rasheed possible. it was to the glory of the entire NUS. Executive Secretary, NUC Responding, Professor Rasheed The delegation from the Chinese Kano University of Science and welcomed the team and gave a Academy of Sciences included Technology (KUST), Wudil, is set rundown of the evolution of the Professor Zhou Guangging of the to collaborate with China Academy Commission, functions and Institute of Atmospheric Physics, of Sciences on knowledge sharing, mandates. He expressed confidence CAS; Li Jing, University of Science especially in Science and in the quality of academic and Technology of Science, Jiang Technology-related programmes, programmes run by Nigerian Jinrong, CAS, Xiao Haili, CAS and with a view to repositioning the Universities and urged the Zhao Yining, CAS. former. The Vice-Chancellor, delegation from the Chinese The KUST team included the Professor Shehu Alhaji Musa, who Academy of Sciences to work D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r , led a team of experts from the assiduously to ensure that the project Academic, Dr. Abubakar Musa; Academy, to brief the Executive delivered on its set goals and Director of Academic Planning, Dr. Secretary, National Universities objectives. Aminu Ahmad; Dean, FACMS, Dr. Commission (NUC), Professor Professor Rasheed said that with the Babawuro Usman; and Director, Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, project, “we hope KUST, Wudil, Linkages and Affiliation, Dr. Aminu MFR, in his office, said that the would soon be a Centre of U m a r F a g g e . University underscored the Excellence in different areas of indispensability of NUC in the vocational endeavours.” He urged smooth running of academic and the Chinese Academy to extend the administrative activities of any collaboration to other universities by university in Nigeria, hence the visit training more people, with the aim of of his management team and the producing quality PhDs in the stated experts to intimate the Commission areas of academic endeavours. on their planned collaboration, T h e E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y towards making KUST second to commended the Vice-Chancellor none in the area of joint research, and his team for conceiving what he knowledge sharing and training that called a 'good academic initiative' would boost, not only the that would place the University in performance of lecturers and the forefront of academic excellence students, but also the economy of in Nigeria and beyond. Nigeria. In his remarks, the Chairman, House Prof. Shehu Alh. Musa The Vice-Chancellor said that the Committee on Education, Hon. Vice-Chancellor, Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST)

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Introduction:

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

ADVERTORIAL 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. ; ii. National Open ; 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 Information and Public Relations www.nuc.edu.ng

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER 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, . 2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, . 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, , Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 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

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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 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]

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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. , Ojo, Lagos State Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to 13. , Amasoma, Bayelsa State enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the 14. University, Uli, Anambra State publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit 15. , 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. , Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. , 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. , Abeokuta, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. , Imota, Lagos State 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, 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. , Owo, Ondo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. , 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. , 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. , 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. , 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. , 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. 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. , Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Dr. Gidado Kumo any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Director, Academic Standards Programmes. Signed For: Executive Secretary Management

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science 1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1948 1 1 , Ilishan 1999 & Technology, Port Harcourt 1979 Remo Madonna University, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2 Ambrose Alli University, 2 1960 Ekpoma 1980 Okija 1999 Obafemi Awolowo Abia State University, Igbinedion University, 3 University, 1962 3 3 1999 Ile-Ife Uturu 1981 Okada Enugu State University of 4 4 , Iwo 2001 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Olabisi Onabanjo University, , Ota 2002 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 5 Ago-Iwoye 1982 5 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Pan-Atlantic University, University of Benin, 6 6 2002 6 1970 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) 1982 Lagos Lagos State University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 7 Ojo, Lagos 1983 7 Benin City Ladoke Akintola University of American University of 8 1975 8 8 University of Calabar, Calabar Technology, Ogbomoso 1990 Nigeria, Yola 2003 Imo State University, Redeemers University, Ede, 9 , Ilorin 1975 9 1992 9 2005 Owerri Osun State Benue State University, Ajayi Crowther University, 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 10 10 2005 Makurdi 1992 Oyo University of Maiduguri, Delta State University, Al-Hikmah University, 11 11 11 Maiduguri 1975 Abraka 1992 Ilorin 2005 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Adekunle Ajasin University, , Amorji- 12 1975 12 1999 12 2005 Sokoto Akungba - Akoko Nke, Enugu University of Port-Harcourt, , Bingham University, Auta- 13 1975 13 13 2005 Port-Harcourt Anyigba 1999 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Federal University of Tech- Niger-Delta University, 14 14 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 nology, Owerri 1980 Yenagoa 2000 Federal University of Tech- Anambra State University, , 15 1981 2000 15 Enugu 2005 nology, Akure 15 Uli Modibbo Adama University of Bells University of Tech, 16 1981 Kano University of Science 16 2005 Technology, Yola 16 & Technology, Wudil 2000 Ota, Ogun State Federal University of Ebonyi State University, Lead City University, Ibadan, 17 1982 17 2000 17 Oyo State 2005 Technology, Minna Abakaliki Nigerian Defence Academy, Nasarawa State University, , 18 1985 18 2002 18 2005 Kaduna Keffi Igbesa, Ogun State , Wukari 19 University of Abuja, Abuja 1988 19 , 2002 19 2005 Mubi (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa , Crescent University, 20 1988 20 2004 20 2005 University, Bauchi Gombe Abeokuta University of Agriculture, , , Ogume, 21 1988 21 2004 21 2005 Makurdi Kaduna Delta State 22 Federal University of 1988 22 Cross River University of 22 , Mkar 2005 Agriculture, Abeokuta Technology, Calabar 2004 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 23 , 23 2006 Bokkos 2005 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 24 1992 24 Ondo State University of 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Awka Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008 Michael Okpara University University, 25 1992 25 2005 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 of Agriculture, Umudike Lapai, Niger State 26 National Open University of 2002 26 Tai Solarin University of 26 Obong University, Obong 2007 Nigeria, Lagos Education, Ijagun 2005 Ntak Fed. Univ. of Petroleum 27 2007 Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 2006 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 Resources, Effurun 27 University, Katsina 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 28 Tansian University, Umunya, 2007 Kogi State 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Anambra State Federal University, Lafia, Kebbi State University of 29 29 2011 29 2006 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 Nasarawa State Science and Technology, Aliero Federal University, Kashere, Wesley University of Science 30 2011 30 Osun State University, 30 2007 Gombe State Osogbo 2006 & Technology, Ondo Federal University, Wukari, , 31 2011 , 2008 31 2007 Taraba State 31 Jalingo Oghara, Delta State Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, , The Achievers University, 32 2011 2009 32 2007 Katsina State 32 Ilorin Owo Federal University, Dutse, African University of Science 33 2011 33 , 33 2007 Jigawa State Sokoto 2009 & Technology, Abuja

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE Year INSTITUTIONS Year INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N Est. Federal University, Ndufu- Afe Babalola University, 34 2011 Akwa Ibom State University, 34 2009 Alike, Ebonyi State 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Godfrey Okoye University, 35 2011 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 35 2009 Ekiti State 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Federal University, Otuoke, , Nile University of Nigeria, 36 2011 36 36 2009 Bayelsa Gadau 2011 Abuja 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, Northwest University, 37 , 2012 37 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Wudil, Kano State Kano 2012 Federal University, Birnin- , Awka, 38 2013 38 The Technical University, 2012 38 2009 Kebbi, Kebbi Ibadan. Anambra State 39 Federal University, Gusau, 2013 University, 39 , Obeama- 39 2013 Asa, Rivers State 2009 Zamfara Kafin Hausa Federal University, Gashua, Ondo State University of , 40 2013 2015 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Yobe 40 Medical Sciences Adeleke University, Ede, 41 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 Osun State 2011

42 Eastern Palm University, 42 , Abuja 2011 Ogboko 2016 University of Africa, 43 , Omu- 43 Aran, Kwara State 2011 Toru-Orua 2016 Samuel Adegboyega University, 44 2011 44 2016 Ogwa, Edo State , Ilara- 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 46 2012 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, 47 Uturu, Abia State 2012 McPherson University, Seriki 48 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 Southwestern University, 49 2012 Okun Owa, Ogun State Augustine, University, 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 , 2015 Book Title: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN 51 Owode, Ogun State , 52 2015 RETIREMENT Mowe, Ogun State Hallmark University, Author: Mbah, Aniekan 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015 Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015 Publisher: Basic Company Ltd. 54 Osun State Michael and Cecilia Ibru 55 2015 Place of Publication: Lagos, Nigeria. Uni., Owhrode, Delta State , 56 2015 Ogun State Year of Publication: 2013 , Ikot 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Edwin Clark University, 2015 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State 60 , 2015 Books wash Umudi, Imo State Anchor University, Ayobo, away from the 61 Lagos State 2016 Arthur Jarvis University, soul the dust of 62 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2016 Clifford University, Owerrinta, 63 Abia State 2016 everyday life. , Enugu, belcastroagency.com 64 Enugu State 2016 Crown Hill University, 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Dominican University, 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 67 Oyo State 2016 Legacy University, Okija, 68 Anambra State 2016

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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 (MSc. only) 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun 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 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 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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This Week’sBirthdays DATE OF NAME BIRTH DEPT. PRISCILLIA IREKPITAN OKOJIE 30 Jan. DAS This is a National Universities OGBONNA JOHN OPARA 31 Jan. DQA Commission (NUC) -sponsored OMOH BENITA OKPEKU 31 Jan. DPSD television documentary programme A MUSA AUDU 31 Jan. DESO for Nigerian Universities to celebrate ABDULLAHI UMAR 31 Jan. DESO outstanding researchers, showcase QUEEN IJEOMA BARRAH 31 Jan. DQA their findings and promote their VICTOR EBHODEGHE IWOBHO 1 Feb. LO linkage with the industry. ZAKARI JOSHUA 2 Feb. DESO The programme is aired every HADIZA UMAR BUHARI 2 Feb. DSSS week on: JOSEPH THOBIS GYAM 2 Feb. DMSS (a) Nigerian Television Authority YAKANUMBU TATABE MUSTAPHA 3 Feb. DRI (NTA) on BABA SALEH 3 Feb. DSSS Mondays 1.30-2.00pm MOSES OMOGO 3 Feb. DICT FUNMILAYO OLUSHOLA KOLADE 4 Feb. LO MUHAMMED RAIYANU GARBA 4 Feb. DQA (b) African Independent Television IBRAHIM DANTSOHO ABDULLAHI 4 Feb. DSSS (AIT) on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5.00 pm Wishing You Many happy returns! Best Wishes for the week.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY DO YOUR BIT TO MOVE THE COMMISSION TO GREATER HEIGHTS

Dress Well and Earn Respect. Courtesy: Directorate of Management Support Services

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