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Unimaid Receives Presidential Visitation Panel

MISSION STATEMENT

The University of Maiduguri shall be an institution dedicated to scholarship and learning in the arts, sciences, humanities and technology, and the development of moral and civic character of all persons who pass through her portals. The University shall facilitate and advance scholarship and learning, especially in the light of her location in the Sahelian environment in the North-Eastern Nigeria, and at the cross-roads of Afri- ca and Middle-Eastern culture.

VISION STATEMENT The University of Maiduguri apart from achieving competence in the basic arts and sciences, aims at excellence in agriculture, pastoralism, engineering, human and veterinary medicine and information technology as well as in arid zone, trans-Saharan and inter-African peace and strategic studies. The University also aims to promote the development of private and public morality, discipline, accountability and probity, and also international cooperation through participation, research and dissemination of information.

All correspondence should be addressed to: Published by: The Office of the Vice-Chancellor, The Deputy Director, Information Unit, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria Senate Building, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

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It has been a very speedy couple of months full of activities in the University and the Bulletin has been attempting to catch up. Bumpy indeed has been the ride but, better late than never, as the English saying goes. Thus, it won’t be late to report about the Presidential Visitation Panel to the University of Maidu- guri or the investiture of the Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri as the Grand Patron of Zone C by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). These you will read in this edition, plus the laudable performance of the University Football Team in the First Round of the Zone A Higher Institution Foot- ball League. You won’t like to miss the good tidings about the one billion naira the University got from Abdulsamad Rabiu Foundation and many more. There are indeed more newsworthy readings to keep you abreast of the never ending progressive accomplishments of the University of Maiduguri under the stewardship of the 11th Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba.

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Vol. VIII No. 3 NEWS VC COMMENDS TETFund he Vice-Chancellor University of Mai- Arid Zone Studies; financial assistance to the Kid- duguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has ney Centre at the University of Maiduguri Teach- commended the Tertiary Education Trust T ing Hospital and Fund the “Energizing (TETFund) Education Project” for its sup- which will offer 12 port and megawatts of elec- timely inter- tricity to the Uni- vention in versity of Maidu- infrastruc- guri and the Teach- tural and ing Hospital. human capital develop- Earlier in his re- ment across marks, the Chair- tertiary in- man Board of Trus- stitutions in tees of TETFund the country. Kashim Ibrahim Imam, said that He made the they were on a fact commenda- TETFund Director Academic Staff Training and Development, Malam Sani finding mission to tion when he Suleiman, speaking during the visit interact with the hosted the beneficiaries of TETFund academic staff training Chairman Tertiary Education Trust Fund and development intervention and also engage (TETFund) at the Council Chamber the Universi- with the managements of tertiary institutions in ty. formulating the best way to engage and train The Vice-Chancellor noted that TETFund inter- many beneficiaries from Nigerian universities in ventions across tertiary institutions in the country order to save cost as a result of foreign exchange have been the life-line that has changed the face set backs. of Nigerian tertiary educational system, stressing Alhaji Kashim Imam also informed the Vice that the University of Maiduguri has benefitted Chancellor that TETFund has invested billions of tremendously from the such interventions. He naira on human capital development, adding that said over 100 projects were executed in the Uni- since inception a total of one hundred and twenty versity through TETFund intervention, in addi- billion naira (N120 billion) has been invested on tion to hundreds of academic and non academic training academic staff both within and outside staff benefitting from the scholarship and human the country. capital development scheme of TETFund. In his remarks, the TETFund Director Academic Professor Shugaba said that the University Man- Staff Training and Development, Malam Sani Su- agement has been liaising with TETFund on criti- leiman, maintained that the aim of the visit is to cal intervention areas which has led to the up- interact with the beneficiaries and reconcile rec- grade of the University of Maiduguri Centre for ords. Arid-Zone Studies to a “Centre for Excellence in

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Vol. VIII No. 3 NEWS ACTING GOVERNOR COMMENDS UNIMAID

he Borno State Government has thanked them for finding time to pay him homage. acknowledged the resilience and cour- Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor Univer- T age of the management of the Universi- sity of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, in- ty of Maiduguri for continuing academic activi- formed the acting Governor that he and the manage- ties without closing the institution for a single ment team of the institution are at the Government day on account of insurgent activities through- House to pay the traditional Sallah homage and out the decade of insurgency in the state. thank the State Government for all the assistance it has been rendering to the University. The University, the Vice-Chancellor said, has en- joyed tremendous goodwill from the State Govern- ment and therefore deemed it fit to always come and thank the Governor and assure him of the institution’s loyalty and support in whatever way the Gov- ernment feels the University can offer its expertise.

The Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, with the Acting Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, at the Government House during the Sallah homage

The acting Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, made this known when the management of the University paid him the traditional Sallah homage at the Government House Maiduguri on Thursday 13th May 2021. While other institutions of higher learning Some of the principal officers that accompanied the VC during closed up, the acting Governor said, the Univer- the Sallah homage sity of Maiduguri remained opened following its In a related development, the Shehu of Borno, academic calendar. This singular act, he further Alhaji Abubakar Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, stated, endeared the University to the State Gov- has assured the Management, staff and students of ernment to build not only houses that will ac- the University of Borno Emirate’s willingness to commodate staff but also assist the University always assist the University in whatever way possi- in whatever way possible stressing that majority ble in order for the institution to continue impacting of the manpower in the State and a substantial positively on the development of not only Borno number in the northeast sub-region are gradu- State and the Northeast sub-region in particular but ates of the University. He used the opportunity the country in general. to thank the University Management for its great service to humanity and urged its mem- The University, the Shehu said, has lived up to the

bers to remain focused in all their doings and (Continued on page 4)

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Vol. VIII No. 3 NEWS th (Continued from page 3) Thursday 13 May 2021, informed the Manage- ACTING GOVERNOR COMMENDS UNIMAID ment team that the Emirate will not relent in its prayers for peace to reign in the University and the State. He then called on the University community and citizens of the State to be prayerful and security conscious by reporting suspicious groups of peo- ple or individuals to security agencies and thanked the management team for finding time to visit him in his palace. Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Uni- versity of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shuguba, The Vice Chancellor Delivering his Sallah Message at the informed the Shehu that he and members of the Government House Maiduguri during the Sallah homage to the Management team are in his palace to pay him the Acting Governor of Borno State traditional Sallah homage and wish him good expectations of its founding fathers adding that health, God’s guidance as well as seek for his fa- the resilience of the institution in remaining therly advice. open despite the daunting security challenges The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied on the visit that has been bedevilling the State is a testimony by the two Deputy Vice-Chancellors: Central Ad- that will go down into the annals of history in ministration and Academic Services, Professor Borno State. Mohammed Laminu Mele and Professor Saidu The Shehu, who was speaking when members of Baba respectively; the Registrar, Alhaji Tijjani the University Management team paid him the Bukar; University Librarian, Dr. Aliyu Yahaya; Director Consultancy Service, Professor Adamu traditional Sallah homage in his palace on VC LAUDS DIRECTORATE OF PARTNERSHIPS, LINKAGES AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS

he Vice-Chancellor of the University, to the desired level. Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has commend- He pointed out that at 40, and in these trying times, T ed the Directorate of Partnerships, Link- the University has gained recognition not only in ages and Alumni Affairs of the University for en- the country but globally stressing that Harvard Uni- hancing the visibility of the University through its versity will soon partner with University of Maidu- laudable efforts. guri on its platform of Centre for Distance Learn- Professor Shugaba said this when the Directorate ing. paid him a courtesy call on Friday 6th May 2021. The Vice-Chancellor then expressed happiness The VC noted that the University has signed with the Directorate of Linkages and Alumni memorandum of understanding (MoU) with so Affairs for positioning itself and congratulated two many national and international organizations of the University staff that won grants through the with a view of partnering with them in various Directorate. areas that will be of benefit to the University add- Earlier in his remarks, the Acting Director, Linkag- ing that the Directorate is moving the institution (Continued on page 7)

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and empowerment. Dr. Hong pointed out that ASR Africa grants a hundred million US dollars ($100m) annually for social development and renewal focusing on education, health and social development. Of this amount, he further said, fifty million dollars ($50m) is expended in Nigeria while the remain- business mogul, philanthropist and founder of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsa- A mad Rabiu has, through his Abdulsamad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR), provided a billion- naira education infrastructure development grant to the University of Maiduguri. The Director, Government Relations BUA Group and Coordinator of the Abdulsamad Rabiu Africa Initiative and former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong, disclosed this on Wednesday 19th May 2021 while on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Pro- The Vice Chancellor presenting the design of the Centre for Inno- fessor Aliyu Shugaba. vation and Product Development to the Coordinator ASR and the contractor The grant, Dr. Idi Hong said, is part of the ASR ing fifty million dollars ($50m) is for the rest of Africa Tertiary Education grant scheme that will Africa. be used for the construction of a state-of-the-art Centre for Innovation and Product Development He then stated that ASR Africa initiative had given similar grants to the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, University of Ibadan, University of Benin while University of Ilorin and others will soon follow stressing that this year, the focus of ASR is on education. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, thanked the founder of BUA Group for such a wonderful gesture stressing that the funding for the construction of the Centre for Innovation and Product Devel- opment by ASR Africa will no doubt improve in- Coordinator Abdulsamad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR) and former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong, deliver- novation and entrepreneurial skill in the Universi- ing his message to the Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri ty. Professor Shugaba then stated that when complet- in the University. The identification of the centre ed, the Centre will further discourage dependence for the grant by the University management, he on government for work and encourage self- noted, is in tandem with the philosophy of the employment and empowerment to the beneficiar- founder of BUA Group which is self-employment ies as well as add value to the University.

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he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- its assignment. guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has com- Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman, Presidential mended the Federal Government for as- T Visitation Panel to the University of Maiduguri, sembling reputable personalities in the Presidential Professor Hafiz Abubakar, said the exercise is a Visitation Panel to the University of Maiduguri. routine one conducted every five years and is ba- sically not an investigative exercise but rather a partnership with mandate and terms of reference for reviewing and cross checking structures, strength and weaknesses of the institution. Their own assignment will cover two periods: 2011 to 2015 and 2016 to 2020. Professor Hafiz then thanked the University Management for the warm hospitality accorded the Panel members and assured the Management of working for the betterment of the University.

The Vice Chancellor (4th from right), Chairman of the Visitation Panel, Professor Hafiz Abubakar (5th from right), University Management Team and members of the Presidential Visitation Panel

The Vice-Chancellor made this known when he hosted the seven-man Presidential Visitation Panel to the University in his office on 21st April 2021. The Vice-Chancellor observed that the visit is timely and special because of its significance to the University, adding that Borno State, which is at the epicentre of Boko Haram insurgency that has been on the spotlight for over a decade, would definitely The Chairman Presidential Visitation Panel, Professor Hafiz need the presence of not only the Visitation Panel Abubakar (2nd Left) and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (1st right) at the Borno State Police Command but any other panel to be constituted by government and organizations to come and assess as well as see how the University has been surviving dur- The Visitation Panel has Professor Hafiz Abuba- ing this period of insurgency. kar as the Chairman with Professor Albert Olayemi, Professor Beke Sese, Chief Paschal The Vice-Chancellor then stressed that the Uni- Egerue, Alhaji Aliyu Kamara and Mr. Ayo versity Management is delighted to host the panel Bankole as members while Adeleye A. Adeoye is and ready to render all the support and cooperation the Secretary. that may be required by the Panel for the success of Cont’d on page 7

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housands of Muslims on Thursday 13th called on Muslims to continue with the good April 2021 thronged the University of deeds they imbibed during the Ramadan period. Maiduguri prayer ground to observe the T Present at the prayer ground were the Vice- two raka'at prayer that signifies the end of Chancellor of the the 30 days University, Pro- Ramadan fast- fessor Aliyu ing. Shugaba, the Deputy Vice- The Chief Chancellor Cen- Imam of the tral Administra- University of tion and Academ- Maiduguri Cen- ic Services Pro- tral Mosque, fessor Moham- Imam Goni med L. Mele and Gabchiya, led Professor Saidu the prayer. Baba respectively; University Li- In his sermon brarian, Dr. Aliyu after the two Yahaya; Director raka'at prayer, of Works Engr. Yahaya Habu; Imam Goni A Cross-section of worshippers at the University of Maiduguri Eid Prayer Gabchiya former Governor prayed for lasting peace for the state and country in of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff; Emir of Ngazargamu, Deans, Directors and Heads of general and called on Muslims and non-Muslims to Departments, among others. continue to pray for our leaders so that they lead with the fear of God and righteousness. He also

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(Continued from page 4) were able to compete globally with other institutions and won a modest grant of one thou- es and Alumni Affairs of the University, Dr sand, three hundred and fifty two pounds ster- Shehu Mustapha Liberty, informed the Vice- ling. Chancellor that the implementation group of Dr Shehu Liberty said the University is com- the Association of Commonwealth Universi- mitted to teaching and research despite the ties Institutional Support Program were in his challenges it has been going through and office to inform him about grants won by two thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his support researchers through his Directorate. and understanding. According to the Ag. Director, two researchers, Dr Haruna Ayuba and Dr Muinat Bello,

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he Vice-Chancellor University of Mai- T duguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has reiterated his desire and commit- ment towards forging a strong collaborative alliance and partnership with rele- vant institutions, agencies and organizations with a view to rebranding the Uni- versity of Maiduguri into a formidable institution of learning that will favourably compete with its peers globally. The Vice Chancellor Professor Aliyu Shugaba hosting the VC, University of Lagos Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe in his office He made this known when he hosted the Vice-Chancellor University of La- Chancellor, and prays that such crisis never hap- gos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, in his of- pens again. Dialogue and understanding, he noted, fice on 20th April 2021. are the key components of resolving conflicts, stressing that the University of Maiduguri will al- The Vice-Chancellor expressed happiness with ways be a partner and a bridge builder whenever the harmonious relationship existing amongst the need arises. institutions of higher learning in the country and urged for its sustenance which he said is for the Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor Univer- betterment of the entire educational system in sity of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, ap- the country. The University of Lagos, he further preciated the brotherly gesture of University of said, is among the prime institutions highly re- Maiduguri by standing firm and believing in his spected within the comity of educational institu- ability and capacity in serving as the University of tions in Nigeria. Lagos Vice-Chancellor and looks forward for a strong partnership and collaboration in innovation Professor Shugaba observed that the University and entrepreneurship development, which he said system in Nigeria is facing serious challenges are among the key components that will drive Ni- and therefore called on other Vice-Chancellors gerian youths out of the unemployment crisis. of universities in the country to develop a work- able framework that will confront such chal- The visiting Vice-Chancellor was then taken on a lenges for the benefit of the entire educational tour of the construction sites of Muhammad Indimi system. Centre for Distance Learning and International Conference Centre and the new Faculty of Gas and He then used the forum to commend the happy Petroleum Engineering being executed by Nigerian ending of recent frictions between the Universi- National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC). ty of Lagos Governing Council and its Vice- Cont’d on page 11

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he University of Maiduguri management has now made it obligatory for the present T crop of administrators to be trained and retrained with a view to measuring up to the reali- ties of modern University management so as to make the University a real Centre of Excellence. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Uni- versity of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, during the opening ceremony of a workshop organized by the Directorate of Partnerships, Link- ages and Alumni Affairs in collaboration with Association of Commonwealth Universities on 18th May 2021 at the El-Kanemi Hall of the Uni- A cross-section of participants at the workshop organized by the versity. Directorate of Partnerships, Linkages and Alumni Affairs Professor Shugaba pointed out that the organiza- view to allowing them observe policy issues and tion of such workshops will go a long way in implementation. building the capacity of not only researchers but also that of lecturers and non-academic staff add- She then commended the efforts of the Direc- torate for organizing the workshop and urged them to continue with the good work. The Acting Director, Partnership, Linkages and Alumni Relations, Dr Mustapha Shehu Liberty, who was represented by Dr Muinat Bello, pointed out that 130 academic and non-academic staff and postgraduate students of the University participated in the workshop so as to enhance their performance at their various places of work in the Uni- versity.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (7th from right) with other participants at the Workshop

ing that its importance cannot be overempha- sized. The Chairman of the occasion, the Vice- Chancellor Borno State University, Professor Umar Kyari Sandabe, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Profes- sor Fanna Abdulrahaman, stated that the Univer- sity cannot afford to leave the younger ones to float on their own and expect them to make any meaningful contribution to the development of the University and therefore called on the senior Some participants at the workshop staff to always bring the younger ones into every facet of University activities and programs with a

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promoting a sustainable framework for conducive learning environment and community service to its immediate community and beyond. Professor Shugaba maintained that the University Library will soon undergo an intensive upgrade in order to meet the challenges of standardization, while the University Medical Centre has been up- graded and furnished with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for the health needs of the University community. He used the occasion to call on the University

The Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, presented with an award commemorating his appoint- ment as the Grand Patron of Zone C by the representative of NANS Zone C, Comrade Suleiman Mohammed Sarki he Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has ob- T served that the University Management under his stewardship has laid a solid foundation for ensuring that the University achieves its core mandate of teaching, research and community service in order to enable its products compete favourably with others in any part of the world.

The Vice-Chancellor made this known during an The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, commenting on his investiture as the “Grand Patron of Zone C” by the investiture as the Grand Patron Zone C by NANS, North-East National Association of Nigerian Students Zone th (NANS) in his Office on 8 April 2021. alumni to be more pro-active and contribute their The Vice-Chancellor pointed that the University quota in whatever way possible to enable the Uni- Management remains determined and focused in versity achieve its desired objective. The Vice-Chancellor then expressed his gratitude to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for finding him worthy and assured them that the University will work hand-in-hand with the Association whenever needed in order to achieve desired goals. Earlier in his remarks, the representative of NANS North-East Zone, Comrade Suleiman Mohammed Sarki, described Professor Aliyu Shugaba as a strong pillar in promoting sustainable education in The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba with his award the North-East geo-political zone, adding that it is (Centre) in a group photograph with principal officers and repre- one of the factors that made him worthy of the sentatives of NANS Zone C in the VC’s Office Award. designing a comprehensive blue-print within the lines of the University’s Vision and Mission of

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Vol. VIII No. 3 NEWS PRINTING PRESS COMMENDS UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT he University of Maiduguri Manage- ty printing at affordable prices. ment has been commended for exhibit- The Manager then stated that the old machines ing keen interest in upgrading and re- T installed years ago have now been replaced with modelling the University Printing Press to an the latest and more sophisticated ones that have acceptable standard that meets the current trend now greatly improved the working standard of in modern printing press. staff and effectively aided them in the perfor- The commendation was made by the Printing mance of their core mandate of providing quality Manager, University of Maiduguri Printing print materials for use within the University and Press, Malam Abubakar Ahmed Aja on 26 May, beyond. 2021 in his office. The Manager noted that the Printing Press has

The Manager, University Printing Press, Malam Abuba- kar Ahmed Aja never had it so good over the years since its es- Cont’d on page 12 tablishment than now following the bold steps taken by the present University Management in upgrading its structures and providing state-of- Some of the new equipment at the University Printing the art machines. He stressed that this develop- Press ment has led to an increase in production of ma- Malam Aja then thanked the University Manage- terials with high quality by the Press. ment for successfully achieving this great mile- Mallam Aja maintained that the remodelling of stone of remodelling the printing press. This, he the Printing Press has brought in more patronage said, has changed the story of its long neglect and from across the University community and be- assured the Management that its staff will be fully yond, and urged prospective customers to key in committed and dedicated to performing their du- and patronize the Printing Press for better quali- ties.

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he University of Maiduguri College of the country. Medical Science has launched a compen- The Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, T dium. Over five million naira was realised Professor Aliyu Shugaba, in his remarks expressed during the launching, with the highest donation of gratitude to the academic and non-academic staff two million naira coming from the Chief launcher, of the College for their immense contributions to Engineer Abubakar Isa. the College and urged them to do more. He ob- Others are the Vice Chancellor University of served that the College, now with 73 professors Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, one million and sixteen readers, has been recording a lot of naira on behalf of the University; Vice-Chancellor, achievements and assured them that the facilities provided in the College laboratories will be put to very good use so that it continues performing opti- mally. The Provost, College of Medical Sciences, Profes- sor Mohammed Bukar, in his welcome address, stated that the Second Annual College Day pro- vides it with the unique opportunity of highlighting the innovations of the College, showcasing academic activities and research projects. He added that special features like reward for academic excellence and administrative stewardship and un- veiling of compendium of research done in the College in the past forty years, among others, fea- tured. Professor Mohammed Bukar then expressed grati- Professor Mohammed Bukar, Provost, College of Medical tude to the Vice-Chancellor University of Maidu- Sciences, speaking at the occasion guri Professor Aliyu Shugaba and management staff for creating a conducive learning atmosphere Borno State University, Professor Umar Kyari for students. Sandabe, two hundred thousand naira and Regis- trar University of Maiduguri, Alhaji Tijjani Bukar, one hundred thousand naira, among others. Speaking at the occasion which took place on 17th May 2021 at the El-kanemi Hall of the University, the Guest of Honour and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, represented by the Vice-Chancellor Borno State University, Pro- fessor Umar Kyari Sandabe, pointed that the State Government is making strident efforts towards ensuring that laboratories in the Medical College are fully equipped to world standard for use by students. He then commended the efforts of the Vice- Chancellor Professor Aliyu Shugaba and staff of The Vice Chancellor , University of Maiduguri, Provost the institution for moving the College to its envia- College of Medical Science and former Registrar at the ble position, pointing out that graduates of the Col- launching of the compendium. lege are to be found working within and outside (Cont’d on page 16)

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Visit of TETFund BOT Chairman, Alhaji Kashim Imam EEC Company donating equipment to the University

At the Government House with the Acting Governor Group photograph with the Coordinator ASR, Dr.Idi Hong

Launching of the College Compendium Workshop by Directorate of Partnerships and Linkages

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Eid Prayer at the University Eid Ground Eid Prayer at the University Eid Ground

Chairman, Unimaid TETFund Committee during BOT Chair’s Visit Chairman Visitation Panel at Borno Police Command

The VC presenting an award during the College Day Ceremony Centre for Distance Learning Orientation for new students

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Vol. VIII No. 3 NEWS TEAM UNIMAID QUALIFIES FOR SECOND ROUND OF HIFL LEAGUE

The Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, (centre, seated), management staff and the Unimaid Football Team in the VC’s Office eam Unimaid that participated in the just collaborating with the National Lottery Commis- concluded Zone A Higher Institution sion as well as the North East Development T Football League in Kano has qualified Commission with a view to attracting more for the next round of sixteen coming up soon. sporting facilities for the University. Team Unimaid came second with seven points The Vice Chancellor reiterated that he is ready to from its zone while Kogi State University came assist the team both financially and morally and first with eight points. called on the Sports Unit of the University to During the week long event, the team defeated think outside the box so as to identify organiza- ATBU Bauchi by 2 goals to 1; defeated Bayero tions and individuals that can assist. University by 3 goals to 2; drew 2-2 with Kano Earlier in his remarks, the Director of Sports State College of Science and Technology Wudil University of Maiduguri, who is also the Presi- and bowed 2-1 to Kogi State University Anyigba dent Nigeria University Games Association In appreciation of their effort, the Vice Chancel- (NUGA), Professor Hamafyelto thanked the lor, University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu University for the support and cooperation given Shugaba, has made token donation of twenty to the unit. thousand naira (#20,000) to each of the players The performance of the team, he informed the that took part in the games. Vice Chancellor, is commendable and called for He pointed out that the University Management more assistance to the team when going for the intends to bring about a drastic change in sport- second round of the games so that they can per- ing activities. In this regard, the University is form better.

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Vol. VIII No. 3 NEWS Presidential Visitation Panel Pays Courtesy Call on Governor Zulum

The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged the University of Mai- duguri Management to open up all the challenges, issues and difficulties affecting or hin- dering its effective and smooth running of the institution to the Presidential Visitation Panel. The Governor made this known when he hosted the University of Maiduguri Management and the Presidential Visitation Panel to the Univer- sity at the Council Chamber of the Government House Maiduguri, on 22nd April, 2021. The Vice Chancellor and the Chairman of the Presidential Visitation Introducing the Visitation Panel to the Gover- Panel during the courtesy call on the Borno State Governor, Professor nor, the Vice Chancellor pointed out that they (Engr.) Babagana Umara Zulum, at the Government House, Maiduguri were at the Government House to extend their courtesy to the Governor in whose state the uni- On his part, the Chairman of the Presidential Vis- versity is located. He acknowledged the tre- itation Panel to University of Maiduguri, Profes- mendous support the Borno State Government sor Hafiz Abubakar, a former Deputy Governor has been giving the University all through the of Kano State, told Governor Babagana Umara years - and especially in this difficult time. Zulum that they were sent by the Visitor to the University of Maiduguri, who is the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, on a constitutional assignment to look into the affair of the University over a period of ten years. The exercise, he said, is supposed to be conducted every five years but due to some reasons it could not be held till now. He said the visit is to help the government and the University get things right for the pro- The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum (3rd left), the Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (4th left) and the Chairman Presidential gress of the institution. Visitation Panel, Professor Hafiz Abubakar (2nd left) with other management staff and Panel members at the Government House, Maiduguri

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