th 0795-3089 10 April, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 15 FG Reconstitutes Boards of Education Agencies, Councils of Universities

Prof. Ayo Banjo, NUC Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba, TETFund Prof. Zainab Alkali, NLN

resident Muhammadu statement said, Mr. President, in ?N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s B u h a r i , G C F R , h a s making these appointments, had Commission (NUC): Prof. Ayo Papproved the reconstitution taken congnisance of the provisions Banjo of the Boards of 19 Agencies and of the respective legislation with ?Tertiary Education Trust Fund Parastatals, under the Federal respect to composition, competence, ( T E T F u n d ) : C h i e f E m e k a Ministry of Education, for a period credibility, integrity, federal Nwajiuba of four years, in the first instance. character and geo-political spread. ?N a t i o n a l I n s t i t u t e f o r The Honourable Minister of Educational Planning and Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, The Agencies and their Chairmen Administration (NIEPA): Hon. Dr. who made this known in a are as follows: Ekaete Ebong Okon in this edition

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Senator Nkechi Justina Nwaogu, UNICAL Dr. Aboki Zhawa, FUNAAB Prince Tony Momoh, UNIJOS ?Universal Basic Education Matriculation Board (JAMB): Dr. The Honourable Minister’s Commission (UBEC): Dr. Mahmud Emmanuel Ndukwe statement read in part: “In making Mohammed ?National Institute of Nigerian these appointments, Mr. President ?National Library of Languages (NINLAN): Chief N.N. had taken cognisance of the (NLN): Prof. Zainab Alkali Nnabuchi requirements for membership into ?National Examinations Council ?Nigerian Educational Research Governing Councils, which (NECO): Dr. Abubakar Saddiq And Development Council include, among others: a minimum ?National Commission for Mass (NERDC): Chief Paul Unongo of a university degree, high Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal ?Nigerian French Language integrity, and commitment to Education (NMEC): Dr. Gidado Village (NFLV): Prof. Saliba educational development of the Bello Akko Mukoro country. In addition, consideration ?National Commission for ?National Board for Technical was also given to geo-political Nomadic Education (NCNE): Prof. Education (NBTE): Prof. Modupe spread, in order to reflect federal Gidado Tahir Adelabu character and foster a sense of ?National Business and Technical ?Nigerian Arabic Language belonging.” Education Board (NABTEB): Prof Village (NALV): Prof. O. Oladusi. Leonard Karshima Shilgba The affected universities and their ?Teachers’ Registration Council The President also approved the Chairmen are as follows: of Nigeria (TRCN): Prof. Adamu ? reconstitution of the Governing Ahmadu Bello University Baikie Councils of 23 out of the 40 Federal (ABU), Zaria: AVM Muktar ?National Commission for Universities in the country, for a Mohammed; Colleges of Education (NCCE): ? period of four years, in the first University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Alh. Maigari Dingyadi instance. The institutions affected Chief Mike Olorunfemi ?National Teachers’ Institute ? are those, whose Governing University of : Dr. Wale (NTI): Sen. Mal Kaka Yale Councils’ tenures had earlier Babalakin ?National Mathematical Centre ? elapsed, or expired yesterday, 9th F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f (NMC): Prof. Buba Bajoga April, 2017. Technology, Owerri (FUTO): Prof. ?J o i n t A d m i s s i o n s a n d John Ofem

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?University of Calabar: Sen. (NAU), Awka: Alh. Aziz Bello; Councils of the 12 new Federal Nkechi Justina Nwaogu ?University of Abuja: Alh. Sani Universities in Lokoja, Otuoke, ?University of : Joshua Maikudi; Gashua, Dustin-ma, Oye-Ekiti, Waklek mni; ?F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f Lafia, Gusau, Wukari, Kashere, ?Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB): Birnin-Kebbi and Ndifu-Alike- University (ATBU), Bauchi: Amb. Dr. Aboki Zhawa; Ikwo; which were inaugurated in Niniola Nimota Akanbi ?University of Agriculture, March, 2016 as well as those of the ?Bayero University, Kano Makurdi: Prof. Alkassum Abba; Obafemi Awolowo University (BUK): Prof. Ibrahim Gambari ?University of , Alh. Isah (OAU), Ile-Ife and University of ?F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f Ashiru; P o r t - H a r c o u r t t h a t w e r e Technology, Akure (FUTA): Sen. ?University of Ilorin: Dr. Jibril inaugurated January, this year. The J.N. Waku; Oyekan; tenure of the Council of the ?Federal University of Petroleum ?University of Jos: Prince Tony National Open University of Resources, Effurun (FUPRE): Prof. Momoh; Nigeria (NOUN) will elapse in Shehu Abdullahi Zuru ?University of Maiduguri: Prof. January, 2018. ?F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f Biodun Adesanya; Technology (FUT), Minna: Prof. ?University of Uyo: Prof. A.C. The Boards of Parastatals and Femi Odekunle; Awujo; and G o v e r n i n g C o u n c i l s o f ? Michael Okpara University of ?Usumanu Danfodiyo University, universities, consisting of the Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU): : Rtd. Hon. Justice Pearl Chairmen and Members, would be Engr. Bello Suleiman Enajere. inaugurated at the auditorium of the ?Modibbo Adama University of National Universities Commission Technology, Yola: M. Bukar Zarma; Those not affected by the on a date to be announced soon. ?Nnamdi Azikiwe University reconstitution are the Governing

Dr. Ekaette-Ebong-Okon, NIEPA Prof. Adamu Baikie, TRCN Prof. Modupe Adelabu, NBTE

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President Buhari Tasks FUTA on Excellence resident , GCFR, has charged Pthe Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) to continue to strive for excellence in the area of its mandate as a specialised university and avoid programmes that could derail it from its original role of being the catalyst for the technological advancement of the country.

Speaking at the 28th convocation of the University recently, the President and Visitor, who was represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary 1, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Chiedu Mafiana, said, by so doing, FUTA would be Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria contributing to attaining Nigeria's aspiration of joining the league of Science and Technology, judicious change policies at all levels of t e c h n o l o g i c a l l y a d v a n c e d application of limited resources, governance, especially in efficient economies of the world. local relevance and global and effective service delivery. competitiveness. In order to ensure that specialised President Buhari said despite the universities remain focused on their The Visitor advised universities, as challenges the nation was going mandate, the Visitor said, NUC and beacons of knowledge in the society, through, his government remained the Joint Admissions and to be the vanguard of his focused and resilient in promoting Matriculation Board (JAMB) were administration's for attitudinal teaching and research that would directed to work together with the change. The change mantra of the engender self-reliance and institutions to streamline their government, he said, could only be employability. Government, had, programme offerings to be within m e a n i n g f u l a n d p o s i t i v e l y therefore embedded opportunities their core mandates. He challenged impacting if people, individually for job creation in the budget, with the Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, and collectively, placed priority on focus on the private sector, so that Professor Adebiyi Daramola, who doing what is right and honourable graduates could be gainfully is also Chairman, Committee of at all time. According to him, employed by leveraging on Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian government was poised to entrench a v a i l a b l e e n t r e p r e n e u r i a l Universities, to work with other accountability and purposeful opportunities. members of the Committee to come leadership so that Nigeria could take up with strategies that would its rightful place in the comity of The President congratulated the change the fortunes of the nation's nations. He, therefore, urged Vice- Vice-Chancellor for ensuring that universities in terms of improved Chancellors, as the managers of certificates and transcripts of Government-University-Industry universities, to further entrench in graduands were ready for collection partnerships, proper application of the fabrics of their institutions, and commended him for other

Page 4 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 10th April, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 15 achievements of FUTA under his watch. While also commending the Pro-Chancellor and Council for the University's achievements, he congratulated the honorary award recipient, President of African D e v e l o p m e n t B a n k , D r . Akinnwumi Adesina for his well- deserved honour. He applauded the efforts of the University Managers at launching a Cube Satellite through collaboration with Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan and the National Space The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Mohammed Shata, with the Secretary-General, Research and Development Agency Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Prof. Michael Faborode (NASRDA), to ensure the development of the University in great ambassadors and Alumni of participation of Nigeria in the the last five years of his tenure. He the University that must use their unique network of global research also congratulated the graduands new status and skills to reform the and space outreach/ education, and urged them to use the nation. among many other projects. opportunity that the institution had offered them for self-advancement, Dr. Shatta appealed to the Federal The Chancellor and Emir of Bauchi, community service and the Government to revisit FUTA's HRH, Alhaji Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman development of Nigeria at large. demand for the 10,000 hectares of Adamu, CFR, thanked the President land allocated to it for its Permanent for his appointment and tenure In his speech, the Pro-Chancellor Site, recalling that the land had been which began last year, adding that and Chairman of Council, Dr. gazetted and earmarked for the he was aware of the enormity of the Mohammed Shatta congratulated School of Health and Health job. He appealed to all stakeholders, the graduands and charged them to, Technology to effectively take-off. including the unions, staff and irrespective of the class of the The Institution, he said had students to allow peace to reign, in degree earned see their graduation recorded giant strides in research order to achieve the University's as a challenge to bring about a new and other programmes, although at lofty goals. He stressed that FUTA order in the society. He reminded great cost due to funding was the project of all and that none them that they were, henceforth, difficulties. He observed that FUTA of these groups should allow their personal differences to bring division to the university community.

The royal father congratulated the honorary awardee for scaling the rigours of the screening process, observing that it was in recognition of his hard work and selfless contributions to the society, both at home and abroad. He also thanked the Vice-Chancellor whom, he said, had done well to impact positively on academic and infrastructural Prof. Mafiana with the Vice-Chancellor, FUTA, Prof. Adebiyi Daramola and the Chancellor, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu

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had for the past five months been such as Business Administration, category, 68 were for Diploma, 954 experiencing crisis and however Accounting and Economics in the Postgraduate diplomas, 767 expressed delight that the issues School of Management Technology; Master's and 112 Doctoral had been managed such that no Computer Engineering and Degrees. On the class of degrees, a casualty was recorded, while Production Engineering in the total of 85 made First Class, 1,044 academic work was going on and School of Engineering and with Second Class Upper, 1,274 normalcy had been restored to the Engineering Technology as well as Second Class Lower, 453 Third campus. He acknowledged the kind Information Technology and Cyber Class and 33 Pass degrees. He advice and interventions of the Security Science in the School of reminded the graduands that they Executive Secretary, NUC, Sciences. were the University's icons of Professor Abubakar Adamu peace and good conduct and Rasheed; Commissioner of Police, The University, Professor Daramola charged them to go to the world and Command, Director of also disclosed, pioneered the contribute their quota to the State Security Service, the Deji of development of the first Nigerian development of Nigeria and the Akure, Oba A. A. Ogunlade and the University Satellite, through world at large. immediate past Chancellor and collaboration with NASRDA and Emir of Lafia, His Royal Highness, KIT, Japan, with the initiative One of the highlights of the Alh. Isa Agwai, ll, which restored resulting into a project titled, Joint ceremony was the conferment of peace to the University. Global Multi-Nation Birds Doctorate degree of Management ( J G M N B ) - a f i v e n a t i o n Technology (Honoris Causa) on The Vice-Chancellor, Professor institutional satellite project for Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina. Adebiyi Daramola, in his last Japan, , Mongolia, Nigeria Convocation address, gave a and Bangladesh. The building of the Present at the ceremony were, the p r o g r e s s r e p o r t o n t h e first FUTA cubesat called Governor of Ondo State, Chief achievements of the University in N i g e r i a E d u s a t - 1 h a d b e e n Rotimi Akeredolu; representative the last five years of his completed and would be launched of the Governor and stewardship. One of the landmarks together with those of the other th Chief of Staff to the Governor, he said, include the take-off of the centres in Florida, USA on the 9 of Chief Olu Odebiyi; Secretary- School of Health and Health April, 2017, with the operational General, Committee of Vice- Technology which commenced base of the satellite to be on a ground C h a n c e l l o r s o f N i g e r i a n three programmes namely, Human station in FUTA. Universities, Professor Michael Anatomy, Biomedical Technology Faborode; captains of industry, and Physiology. The University, he The Vice - Chancellor gave a traditional rulers, staff and students said, mounted three additional breakdown of the 4, 790 graduands as well as well-wishers and friends programmes in existing schools saying, 2,889 were in the first degree of the graduands.

Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, 6th right; Members of Council, representative of the Visitor, Vice-Chancellor and other Principal Officers of the University at the Ceremony

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L-R: The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele; Registrar, Barr Akin Arogundele; Bursar, Mr. Tayo Taiwo and the representative of NUC, Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi, at the 22nd Convocation Lecture of University, Ado-Ekiti, held at the University’s Main Auditorium The Management and staff of Ekiti ensure qualitative teaching and explore opportunities that would State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti l e a r n i n g i n i t s a c a d e m i c add value and improve the quality have been charged to avoid running programmes. He commended the of life in their various fields. foul of extant regulations and University's efforts towards provisions by complying with the providing a conducive learning Prof. Rasheed also congratulated provisions of its Academic brief, atmosphere, while ensuring that it the Honourary Awardees who were Master plan, and Law as recognised surmounts its challenges through recognised by the University for by the NUC. The Executive effective management and synergy. their relentless support and service Secretary, National Universities He called on the leadership of the to humanity, C o m m i s s i o n ( N U C ) , P r o f . University to persevere and ensure Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, that the University attains the peak Speaking at the event, the Visitor to MFR, stressed that the Institution of its vision, which is to become one the University, Governor Peter should not hesitate to seek of the best universities in the world. Ayodele Fayose charged the clarifications on grey areas from the graduandas on the need to use the Commission. Professor Rasheed called on EKSU knowledge and training acquired, Alumni to continue with the good to be creative so as to become The Executive Secretary, who was works of assisting the University, global instruments for positive represented by the Director, especially in the area of resource change, which is the essence of Executive Secretary's Office, Mrs. mobilisation and fostering strategic education. He stated that Ekiti State Constance N. Goddy-Nnadi, gave partnerships. By so doing, it will was known as the hub for education these charge in his goodwill ease the burden of funding, which in Nigeria, adding that there would nd message at the 22 Convocation has been one of the foremost be no good university education ceremony of the University, held on challenges of the Ivory tower. To the without a sound secondary school Saturday, 1 April, 2017. He graduands, he urged them to use education, He said that leaders must encouraged the University to their acquired skills to advance their be in sync with their environment continue to put in its best, pledging technical proficiencies and and the people they lead,, as he that NUC would always provide the professionalism, as he was commended Ekiti students for needed guidance and support to optimistic that they were prepared to winning a number of awards both

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nationally and internationally, promoting academic excellence and through the Public Private which had made the State proud. infrastructural development of the Partnership (PPP) initiative, EKSU Institution. He said thatwithin the was also interacting with some In his address, the Chancellor, Oba period of one year, various projects developers on remodelling the OluAdegokeAdeyemi, the Ajara of had been completed including the University's filling station, Aramoko-Ekiti, highlighted that students' hostel, staff office renovation of the Government convocation ceremonies usually building, Centre for Science hostels and construction of an provided the opportunity for any Laboratory and Engineering Auto-care centre under the university to reflect on its workshop, among others. Renovate, Operate and Transfer achievements, challenges and (ROT) arrangement. prospects. He noted that EKSU The Pro-Chancellor pointed out that hadtremendously improved both the University had placed utmost Prince Adeyeye also used the academically and in infrastructure, emphasis on its internal revenue o p p o r t u n i t y t o e x p r e s s which he attributed to the Ekiti State generation capacity, by initiating appreciation to Governor Fayose Government for giving priority to several ventures with a view to for regular release of subventions education at all levels and for the g r a d u a l l y r e d u c e i t s o v e r to the University despite the hash notable feat it has achieved in the dependence on Government economic situation in the country sector. The Chancellor further subventions to be financially self- and for giving priority to expressed delight with the sufficient. He cited that the EKSU education, which made the State to Management of the University for Water project had been completed emergedthe first position in the improving the staff welfare, adding and had commenced production for 2016 NECO examinations. He that, it will serve as a long term marketing, the Block industry had thanked the Federal Government motivation that will positively been resuscitated and the University for its support to the University impact on the development of the Press had been repositioned for through the TEFund and NEEDS University. better service delivery, while the Assessment InterventionFund, Bakery project would soon be especially for the completed and Delivering his speech, the Pro- completed. He also disclosed that on-going physical structures in the Chancellor and Chairman of the the University bookshop will take university. Hethen urged the staff Governing Council, Prince Dayo off by the beginning of the second and students to join hands in Adeyeye, applauded the remarkable semester this year. He said that apart supporting the Vision and Mission initiatives of the Governing Council from the 20,000 bed space capacity of the University. and the University's Management in students' hostel under construction

L-R: University Bursar, Mr. Tayo Taiwo; Librarian, Mr. Nathaniel Ajayi and Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Ekiti State University

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excellence. The Vice-Chancellor a w a r d i n g m u l t i - m i l l i o n The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel further disclosed that TETFund had scholarships to some indigent OyeBandele, pointed out that the approved and would soon disburse students of the University was 2015/2016 academic session was eighteen million naira (N18, 000, remarkable, noting that it had producing graduates that would 000) to be accessed by 24 provided a link between the become 'global instruments for Researchers in the University and University and its graduates. positive change'. He reminded the that not less than 40 academic staff graduands that EKSU had been a were being sponsored by both EKSU The Honourarary Awardees at the beacon of hope with an academic a n d T E T F u n d f o r v a r i o u s ceremony were the Governor of reputation for providing high Postgraduate programmes in Nigeria , Alh. Ibrahim quality educational experience, and abroad. In the area of Dankwambo, Governor of Oyo shaped by outstanding teaching and Information and Communication State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Emir research that benefits cultures, Technology (ICT), Prof. Bandele of Kano Emirate, Alh. Mohammad societies and economies, stressing explained that the University Lamido Sanusi II and a member of that the University has a pedigree Management had commenced the House of Representatives, Hon. for academic integrity and paperless system at its meetings and Oladipupo Olatunde Adetutu.In accountability.He said that from its was making efforts to introduce their response, the awardees humble beginning, the university Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for recognised the many achievements was growing in leaps and bounds in most examinations to curb exorbitant of the Governor Fayose-led t e r m s o f a c a d e m i c s a n d paper wastage, examination administration in Ekiti State, as they infrastructural development. malpractices and supervision pledged to be good ambassadors of bottlenecks. the University. In the area of research and capacity building, he said that most members Prof. Bandele expressed the The Convocation featured 10, 206 of staff were sponsored for Management's appreciation to u n d e r g r a d u a t e s a n d 3 9 8 conferences, on-the-job training, EKSU Alumni Association, which Postgraduates, out of which 37 had individual research project-support has lived up to its establishment by First class, with Miss. Damilola system which had led to cutting- initiating and executing programmes Eunice Adedeji of the Department edge research outputs as well as aimed at advancing the growth of the of Plant Science who emerged as the international and local sponsorships University. He said that the best graduating student. (through TETFund), to ensure Association's charitable gesture by

Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi leading a section of the procession during the Convocation

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Former Students Honour Adult Educator rofessor Abba Abubakar Haladu, Professor Kester POjokheta and Dr Abideen Olojede, three former students of the Professor of Adult Education, Rashid Adewumi Aderinoye, have honoured him with a book titled, L i t e r a c y f o r S u s t a i n a b l e Development in a Knowledge Economy.

The 776-page book, aptly described as “a Compendium of Literacy Education” by the Book Reviewer and Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, had a total of 78 Prof. Rashid Aderinoye Chief Presenter, Dr. Wale Babalakin contributors, including 13 Professors, two of them Emeritus of the book, held at the Trenchard (PAI Obaiyan and Michael down memory lane to recall the Hall, University of Ibadan, recently, Omolewa). The book was divided relationship between him, called on lecturers to strive to make into three broad sections: Literacy Professor Aderinoye and their two positive and lasting impact on their for Promoting Lifelong Learning, fathers, Hon Justices Bola students, not only because this was which contained a total of 30 papers; Babalakin and Mustapha Akanbi, their calling, but also for the fact that Sustainable Development and Other over the years. He extolled the honour awaited them in the future. Related Issues, comprising 19 honouree’s good qualities of papers; while the third and final positive human relations, kindness Chairman of the occasion and section, Future Directions - had 11 and support for poor students, former Head of State, His papers, making a total of 60. among others. Excellency, General Abubakar Abdulsalami GCFR, who was Speakers at the public presentation The above qualities, Dr. Babalakin represented by the then Pro- said, endeared Professor Aderinoye Chancellor and Chairman of Council to his numerous students, which led of the University of Ibadan, Dr to the honour done him. He, Umar Mustapha, commended the therefore, called on his colleagues efforts of the three Editors, saying it to emulate his good qualities. The was worthy of emulation. He went Chief Presenter bought 61 copies of further to congratulate the former the book for distribution to all Executive Secretary of the National libraries of Federal Universities in Commission Nomadic Education the country as well as those of (NCNE) “for the wonderful Crescent University, Abeokuta, recognition by his former students.” Fountain University, Osogbo and Al Chief Presenter of the book, Dr. Hikmah University, Ilorin; in Wale Babalakin SAN also addition to two copies in memory of commended those, who worked his father. tirelessly, to put together the book in honour of the one he described as Other presenters included, Mr. Deputy Director, Information,NUC, “our very dear brother.” He went Mrs. Adebukola Olatunji, delivering the Executive Secretary's goodwill message Page 12 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 10th April, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 15

Yu s u f O l a o l u A l l i S A N , representatives of the Governors of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and Nasarawa States, representatives of the Deputy Governor of , Hon Ministers of Education and Health, Director of UNESCO in Nigeria as well as Executive Secretaries of the National U n i v e r s i t i e s C o m m i s s i o n , Universal Basic Education Commission, National Commission for Nomadic Education and that of the National Commission for Mass L-R: Profs. Kester Ojokheta, Michael Omolewa and Deborah Egunyomi with the Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Book reviewer, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi Education; who all presented It was fashionable in the early 80s to Professor Labo Popoola, Emeritus goodwill messages and bought be seen with big books, because as Professor PAI Obanya, Chairman of copies of the book. The Catholic secondary school students, we felt, Universal Basic Bishop of Bishop erroneously though, that being seen Education Board, Dr. Ganiyu M a t h e w K u k a h , w a s a l s o with big books gave an impression Sopenyin; royal fathers: the Timi represented by Father Anthony that we were studious. But some of of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Akinwale of the Dominican us were really not. To me, the and Olufon of Ifon, Alhaji Moroof University, Ibadan. book’s intimidating size is a bold Adekunle Magbagbeola ; Chief announcement of the arrival of a Imam of the University of Ibadan, Mr. Oyekanmi, in his review of the new Sheriff in town. The new Adult Professor Abdurrahmon Oloyede, book, observed that the cover, Literacy Sheriff.” who gave the opening prayers and green, “is a unique colour that former Nigerian Ambassador and represents life, fertility, growth, Present at the occasion were, the Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, harmony and freshness. It is also Vice Chancellor, University of Emeritus Professor Michael associated with calmness. On the Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, his Omolewa, who offered the closing other hand, the size reminded me of University counterpart, prayer. the Advanced Learners Dictionary.

Dr. Wale Babalakin, supported by other dignitaries, presenting the book with Prof. and Mrs. Rashid Aderinoye (3rd and 4th right)

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Honorary Awardee, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, exchanging pleasantries Prof. Rasheed with the Vice-Chancellor, Benson Idahosa University, with Prof. Chiedu Mafiana at the recent convocation ceremony of FUTA Benin City, , Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie

L-R: Hon. Obuke Ogbodu, President General, Isoko Development Union, High Chief, Iduh Amadhe; Prof. Rasheed and Dan Odhomo, when the Isoko Union of paid the Executive Secretary a courtesy visit

L-R: Ag. Director Academic Planning, Kings University, Ode-Omu, Dr. Mrs. Kehinde Famurewa; Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Diran Famurewa; Prof. Rasheed; Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Science of the University, Prof. Adewale Adesina; NUC, Directors of Management Support Services, Barr Victor Onuoha and Executive Secretary’s Office, Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi, when the University team visited the Commission

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Introduction:

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RE-NOTICE OF VACANCIES AT ITU

The National Universities Commission (NUC), has received, through the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology, a circular notice on existing vacancies at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Geneva, Switzerland, for the post of Head, Financial &Budget Administration with notice no. 2P-2017/BDT- DDR/EXTERNAL/P5 and Head, Fixed Mobile Services Division with notice no. 3P-2017/BR- TSD/EXTERNAL/P5.

N.B Interested candidates are required to complete an on-line application form. The applicants are to refer to the section 'HOW TO APPLY,' on ITU web site: http:// www.itu.int/employment/Reqruitment/index.html, to download other requirements and the completed applications should be forwarded through the Federal Ministry of Communications Technology, not later than 6/03/2017, for the position of Head, Financial &Budget Administration and 20 March, 2017, for Head, Fixed Mobile Services Division, to the following address: The Secretary General,

International Telecommunication Union, Place de Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland.

Through: The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications Technology, 2nd Floor, Annex 111, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja. Attention: Director (Spectrum Management).

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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, University of Ibadan. 2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja. 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 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. University of Uyo; ii. National Open University of Nigeria; iii. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; and iv. University of Maiduguri. Students enrolled in the Programme can select any of the following undergraduate degree programmes: Economics, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and Marketing for which they have requisite qualifications. The Programme for now is only available for candidates who wish to obtain BSc Degree in Economics. The Commission wishes to use this medium to allay all fears and doubts concerning the legitimacy or NUC endorsement of the Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme. This is one of the avenues that the National Universities Commission is exploring to increase access to university education without compromising quality. Students in the Programme are therefore advised to continue to pursue their studies without fear and prospective applicants are encouraged to enrol. Concerned parents, guardians, students and the general public may contact the Commission for further clarification on the Programme under reference. Signed Ibrahim Usman Yakasai Director Information and Public Relations www.nuc.edu.ng 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.

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c. The setting up of medical schools is not an emergency exercise. To this end, prospective proprietors must own and have in place (prior to a request for a Resource Verification), a fully functional and well run tertiary type hospital. In the circumstance of the above not being in place, consideration for an affiliation with a tertiary government-owned institution may be given only when the said university owns a medical institution fully functional with a minimum of 150 beds and a rural health medical unit. (See Appendix 4 of the BMAS). d. A Pre-clinical Accreditation would be expected to take place within two years of a positive Resource Verification. Students can only sit for the second MBBS professional examination (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry) when they have a successful preclinical accreditation. The preclinical accreditation would, amongst others, concentrate largely on the Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology and to a lesser extent, Community Health. All evaluated departments must have the minimum requirements in terms of academic staff, non academic staff and laboratory facilities. (See Appendix 3 of the BMAS) e. The Commission has now approved a Clinical Accreditation expected to take place within twelve months of a successful preclinical accreditation. Subsequent to that, a reaccreditation exercise will take place every five years.

2. With respect to established medical schools, (and irrespective of their accreditation status), it should be noted that only institutions that (by the deadline of March 20th, 2016) have requested and obtained formal approval from the National Universities Commission for a re-evaluation based on the following considerations would be allowed to admit students into the MBBS/BDS programmes from the 2016/2017 academic year: a. All Medical and Dental schools must have an approved, and appropriately utilized, Clinical Skills/Simulation centre. b. Ensure strict adherence to the proper use of the course system for all approved programmes in Nigerian Universities. The implication of the above is that a particular programme (subject) is taught not only broken into cluster units of 1-4 but also have the components of university supervised examinations. For clarity, current end of posting examinations (practiced by some medical/dental schools) that neither have units allocated nor follow the standards of a University examination, do not conform to the Minimum Academic Standards as established by the National Universities Commission. c. Universities are strongly urged to immediately review their current methods of teaching medical and dental students to include more tutorials, self study group teaching, use of IT in the delivery of courses and simulation/competency based evaluations that must be signed by a lecturer not below the status of a senior lecturer. It must be noted that the confirmation of a successful simulation/competency based evaluation should be a mandatory requirement before the students are eligible to sit for the various professional/sessional examinations 3. Proprietors are urged to note the Essential Component changes of the new curriculum expected to be in use from the 2016/2017 academic session. Details of these changes are available in the New Minimum Academic standards booklet and at the National Universities Commission website. (www.nuc.edu.ng.) Major components include the following: (a) The approval of three alternative models viz; i. A seven year MBBS/BDS programme that encompass a mandatory seamless four-year acquisition of the B.Sc. (Basic Medical Science) with interest in either Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry. At the end of seven years, students would have acquired the Bachelor of Basic Medical Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. In case of the dental programmes, the students would have acquired a degree in Basic Dental Science and Bachelor of Dental Surgery. ii. In order to allow for career change for interested non-medical health professionals, the Commission has also approved a four year programme leading to MBBS/BDS for interested and qualified graduates of Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Image Science, Paramedics, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. It must be noted for such to be considered for admission they must have at the WAEC/NECO levels minimum credit scores in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting, prior to the admissions for their first degrees. They must also have a good CGPA. iii. Admission into universities based on the current six year programme would be allowed to continue as suitable alternative based on the discretion of the University. iv. It should be noted and emphasized that all the above degrees have the Bachelor appellation as they remain undergraduate programmes.

(b) Specific periods of posting to the department of Family Medicine. The obvious implication here is that, the Universities should create the Department of Family Medicine following their due process. (c) Redesignation of the Department of Pharmacology to the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. The department is now expected to provide relevant basic clinical teaching and conduct relevant professional examination in Pharmacology. They will also be expected to provide relevant clinical teaching in Therapeutics. All Universities should set in motion the machinery to achieve the above.

4. In view of the above essential component changes of the new curriculum, the Commission will be organising a National training for Medical teachers in Nigerian Universities. Details of the training would be made available shortly.

5. Interested stakeholders are invited to send comments/suggestions on the above to: The Executive Secretary, NUC, [email protected] and copy to [email protected] MANAGEMENT www.nuc.edu.ng Page 18 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 10th April, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 15

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. 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, , Delta State 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into parttime 11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, Ogbomoso the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part- 12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to 13. Delta University, Amasoma, 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. University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to 16. University of Technology, Calabar this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, 17. University, Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. Osun State University, Osun State were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and 19. University, Keffi, Nasarawa State Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013. C. Private Universities: 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, universities indicated that they would run Part-Time 5. Achievers University, , Ondo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State A. Federal Universities 8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, 1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri Ondo, Ondo State 2. University of Benin, Benin 3. University of Calabar, Calabar 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 4. University of Lagos TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH 5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka PROGRAMMES. 6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded 7. University of Uyo, Uyo their completed documents, based on the approved format. 8. University of Abuja, Abuja Following the analysis of the submissions by the 9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied 10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time 11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian 12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. 14. University of Jos, Jos Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The B. State Universities universities are: 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State A. Federal Universities 2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State 1. University of Lagos 3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2. University of Port Harcourt 4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo 3. University of Calabar State 4. University of Benin 5. University, Owerri, Imo State 5. University of Abuja 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun 6. University of Uyo State 7. University of Jos 7. University of Science and Technology, 8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife Port Harcourt 9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

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10. Federal University of Agriculture, GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH Abeokuta PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich 13. Bayero University, Kano programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently B. State Universities operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with 1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti the guidelines on programme by programme basis. State 2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time Cross River State programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State NUC on programme by programme basis. 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to Ogun State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo programmes: State 7. Enugu State University of Science & 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Technology, Enugu State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards Ijagun, Ogun State (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 9. Rivers State University of Science & 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Port Harcourt approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi university, must have earned full accreditation and must be State run within approved campuses; 11. University, Makurdi, Benue 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa 20% of total students’ population in the programme; State 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must 13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – equivalent; Akoko, Ondo State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, State Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nasarawa State. Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material C. Private Universities resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State i.e. on the main campus of the university; 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme; 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied Edo State the Resource Verification Requirements. 7. Wesley University of Science and 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be Technology, Ondo, Ondo State subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of 8. Fountain University, Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to 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 Babcock University, 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 Bowen University, Iwo 2001 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Covenant 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, Benin City 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 University of Ilorin, 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, Caritas University, Amorji- 12 1975 12 1999 12 2005 Sokoto Akungba - Akoko Nke, Enugu University of Port-Harcourt, University, 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, Renaissance 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, Crawford University, 18 1985 18 2002 18 2005 Kaduna Keffi Igbesa, Ogun State Kwararafa University, Wukari 19 University of Abuja, Abuja 1988 19 University, 2002 19 2005 Mubi (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Gombe State University, Crescent University, 20 1988 20 2004 20 2005 University, Bauchi Gombe Abeokuta University of Agriculture, University, Novena University, Ogume, 21 1988 21 2004 21 2005 Makurdi Kaduna Delta State 22 Federal University of 1988 22 Cross River University of 22 University of Mkar, Mkar 2005 Agriculture, Abeokuta Technology, Calabar 2004 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 23 University, 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 Ibrahim Babangida University, 25 1992 25 2005 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 of Agriculture, Umudike Lapai, 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 University 28 Tansian University, Umunya, 2007 Kogi State 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Anambra State Federal University, Lafia, 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, Western Delta University, 31 2011 University, 2008 31 2007 Taraba State 31 Jalingo Oghara, Delta State Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, University, The Achievers University, 32 2011 2009 32 2007 32 Ilorin Owo Federal University, Dutse, African University of Science 33 2011 33 Sokoto State University, 33 2007 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 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, University, Nile University of Nigeria, 36 2011 36 36 2009 Bayelsa Gadau 2011 Abuja 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, Northwest University, 37 Oduduwa University, 2012 37 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Wudil, Kano State Kano 2012 Federal University, Birnin- Paul University, Awka, 38 2013 38 The Technical University, 2012 38 2009 Kebbi, Kebbi Ibadan. Anambra State 39 Federal University, Gusau, 2013 University, 39 Rhema University, Obeama- 39 2013 Asa, Rivers State 2009 Zamfara Kafin Hausa Federal University, Gashua, Ondo State University of Wellspring University, 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 Baze University, Abuja 2011 Ogboko 2016 University of , 43 Landmark University, Omu- 43 Aran, Kwara State 2011 Toru-Orua 2016 Samuel Adegboyega University, 44 2011 44 University 2016 Ogwa, Edo State Elizade University, 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 Chrisland University, 2015 Book Title: FROM GRASS TO GRACE 51 Owode, Ogun State Christopher University, 52 2015 Author: Ayo Bamgbose Mowe, Ogun State Hallmark University, Publisher: University Press Plc 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015 Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015 Place of Publication: Ibadan, Nigeria. 54 Osun State Michael and Cecilia Ibru 55 2015 Year of Publication: 2016 Uni., Owhrode, Delta State Mountain Top University, 56 2015 Ogun State Ritman University, Ikot 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Edwin Clark University, 2015 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State 60 Hezekiah University, 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. Coal City University, 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 , 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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