UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA UNIVERSITY, Page 1 of 25 WEEKLY BULLETIN

PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION & PROTOCOL UNIT 23rd December, 2016

CHANCELLOR OF UMYU OUTLINES Governor Aminu Masari is happy to note MEASURES TO HELP IN PROPELLING THE that with the calibre of people like the GROWTH OF THE INSTITUTION appointee in exploring ways for the advancement of educational The newly appointed Chancellor of opportunities, the sky is the limit for UMYU, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Mutallab has UMYU. paid a two day working visit to the University with a resolve to use his vas The Governor advised the Management experiences, connection and exposure to of UMYU to diversify and to key into take the Institution to the next level. other viable areas to enable the Institution to

The Chancellor used the opportunity to pay a courtesy call on the Visitor to the stand on its own rather than over Institution Governor, Alh. dependence on government in funding Aminu Bello Masari. matters.

Welcoming the elder statesmen at the In a response, the Chancellor of UMYU, Government House Chamber, the Dr. Umaru Mutallab thanked the State Governor noted that the administration Government for finding him suitable to appointed Alh. Umaru Mutallab to tap the job and reaffirmed his resolve to and utilize his wealth of experience, assist the Institution to grow strong and connection and hard work to accelerate to remain afloat among its peers and the growth of the University. contemporaries.

Dr. Umar Mutallab requested the Government to invest more in the educational sector for attainment of self- sufficiency and the progress of humanity.

ROYAL FATHER PROMISE MORE SUPPORT TO UMYU

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UMYU in its zeal to make a difference in In a response, the Chancellor of UMYU, the Institutions’ growth to standard. ALh. Umaru Mutallab promised to maintain constant consultations with the emirate council in the efforts to take the University to the next level.

Welcoming the Chancellor of the University on a courtesy call, the Emir who spoke through Kauran Katsina, Alh. Nuhu Abdulkadir expressed confidence Dr. Umaru Mutallab expressed happiness that the new appointee is up to the task. over the continued mutual respect between the University and the emirate Alh. Abdulmumin Kabir who thanked council which have helped a lot in Katsina State Government for appointing realising the goals. Alh. Umaru Mutallab as the second Chancellor of the Institution also added The Chancellor is happy to announce that that the vast experiences and all suggestions and advices would be commitment of the appointee would be most welcomed from the emirate even used to improve the lots of the University as he confirmed willingness to offer by making it one of the best among its selfless services for the growth and the peers and contemporaries. development of the University.

GOOD DAYS AHEAD FOR UMYU, AS VC REASSURES COMMUNITY OF SUCCESS, PROSPERITY

The Vice Chancellor of UMYU, Prof. I. I Funtua has reassured the University community of better days ahead in terms of structures, expansion of Faculties and development. The Royal father in Katsina reaffirmed the readiness of the emirate in supporting the Chancellor to achieve success at all times and in all respects. Page 3 of 25

While noting the roles of staff both Academic and Non Academic in shaping the minds of students, Prof. Isa Funtua called on them to intensify their efforts so as to justify the confidence reposed on them.

Delivering a welcome address at a dinner party organized in honour of the Chancellor who was on a 2 day working visit, the VC noted that with the international and national connections, exposure and networking of the Chancellor, UMYU stands to benefit a lot The Chancellor of the University, Dr. from such links. Umaru Mutallab noted that UMYU has come of age and with the facilities and structures on ground, the Institution can compete favourably with similar Institutions nationwide.

He reiterated the need for the establishment of more private Universities in Katsina State to give room for enrolment of qualified youth to attain Prof. I. I. Funtua added that the an educationally advantaged State. Chancellor has made great sacrifice in Dr. Umaru Mutallab called for more accepting to serve in that capacity. funding to the University to enhance The VC reiterated that Universities are researches, expansion of facilities and training grounds for the younger the spring up of structures for more generation to compete and get the best courses to be offered by the University. for the development of the society.

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While thanking the State Government over the appointment, the Chancellor expressed optimism that UMYU will obtain a high level among other sister Institutions.

The Special Adviser on Higher Education, Dr. Badamasi Lawal offered the vote of thanks on behalf of all those that attended the dinner. A SPECIAL JOINT SESSION IN HONOUR OF THE CHANCELLOR

A special joint session of Council and Senate meeting was held in honour of the new Chancellor, Alh. Umaru Mutallab.

Important dignitaries at the event included Council and Management members of UMYU, senior staff and members of the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA), the alma-mata of the celebrant. The session took place at the Senate Chamber of the University to enable the Chancellor meet with the law makers of the University and interact with them.

At the end of the occassion, the Vice Chancellor of UMYU presented the Chancellor with a special plague to mark the special relationship between the University and the Chancellor. Similarly, the Chancellor, Alh. Umar Mutallab was conducted round the various sections and Faculties of the University to assess its progress. Page 5 of 25

ROYALTY AT UMYU Tree planting is among the activities engaged by Umaru Musa Yar’adua University to improve its environment. This year’s tree planting is also graced by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Katsina Dr. Abdulmuminu Kabir Usman as it has Places visited included the Central been the tradition for the last three Library, Postgraduate school, Faculty of years. Sciences and the Ibrahim Shehu Shema Center for Renewable Energy among others.

Welcoming His Royal Highness, the Vice Chancellor of UMYU Professor Idris Isa Funtua expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Emir for continuing to grace the tradition of tree planting at the University.

Dr. Umaru Mutallab expressed happiness over the quality of structures put at the University. Professor Idria Isa Funtua said the Emir has headed other tree plantings in the University which have already started yielding results.

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Professor Idris Funtua further explained the achievements made by the Institution in Date seedlings to some Local Government areas of Katsina State.

Addressing the audience, His Royal Highness, Dr. Abdulmuminu Kabir Usman thanked Almighty Allah for granting him the opportunity to attend another tree planting in the University.

At the occassion, His Royal Highness, Dr. Abdulmuminu Kabir was led by both Vice Chancellor and Management staff plant a Date seedling followed by other Districts Heads that were at the Occassion and the VC of UMYU himself who took turn in planting the seedlings The Emir talked on the importance of respectively. planting trees, were he said tree planting is among the first step to improve a nation. While other countries have been granting trees high importance especially in England, our people have been neglecting their importance especially in the North.

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His Royal Highness, the Emir expressed his pleasure over the efforts made by the At the end of the ceremony, the Deputy University to organize such important Vice event that will yield a positive reward Chancellor Admin, Dr. Abubakar Babajo and wished for it to one day have a thanked the Emir, Districts Heads and Game Reserve with so many plants and other friends of the University for coming animals. to Umaru Musa Yar’adua University to witness such an important occasion. COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AT UMYU TO INSPECT PROJECTS

The Committee on Higher Education were at UMYU to inspects on-going projects by the Katsina State Government.

The Emir advised people to be disciplined The Committee which was led by Hon. so as to achieve greater things because Umar Ali Bindawa, received by the Vice nice things do not come easily one has to Chancellor, Prof. Idris Isa Funtua, the work hard to get it, he urged people to DVC Academic Dr. Mohammed Saleh unite and become one so as to foster Salga, Registrar Mal. Abdu Halliru unity among them. Abdullahi, University Libarian Mal The Emir of Katsina called on people to Misbahu Na’iya and Bursar Mal. stop undermining things in life just Abubakar Mohammed. because they feel they are important or occupying a high position in the society. The Emir urged students to take their studies very serious and become good ambassadors of their society by avoiding drug addiction. He also called on parents and guardian to keep eye on their wards to avoid influence of bad company.

Shortly after their arrival, the Committee was taken round by Members of the University Management to inspect the ongoing projects.

The proects inspected are the classrooms under construction at the Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Law and the University fence.

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Responding, the Vice Chancellor of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Professor Idris Isa Funtua thanked the Songhai Health Trust Limited for the donation.

He expressed optimism that the University will continue to find ways to collaborate with the Company for the development of the University.

UMYU CLINIC RECEIVES CHEMICAL FISHERIES SOCIETY OF PAYS ANALYZER AS DONATION VISIT TO UMYU MANAGEMENT

The Songhai Health Trust Limited has The Fisheries Society of Nigeria has donated Chemical Analyzer to Umaru paid a courtesy visit to the Musa Yar’adua University Clinic. Management of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University. Presenting the Chemical Analyzer to the Vice Chancellor, the North-West The National President of the Manager Alhaji Farouk A Buhari said Association, Dr. Olajide Ayinla said the donation is part of their social they were in Katsina to conduct a responsibility. four-day conference with the theme “Harnessing Resources for fisheries and Agricultural Transformation. A panacea for food and social security in

Nigeria”

The Zonal Director pointed out that in appreciation of the long distance cordial relationship between the

Company and the University they are always ready to collaborate with He explained that Umaru Musa UMYU in moving the University Yar’adua University as the value for forward. the event, it is only proper to visit Management and also exchange ideas He hoped that the Chemical Analyzer donated will help in improving healthcare delivery services to the University Community.

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for the development of both sides. honour of its Chancellor His Lordship, Justice Muhammad Lawal Uwais who visited the institution on a one day official working visit.

Dr. Ayinla appreciated the assistance rendered to them by the University for the success of their program expressed his delight over the rapid Delivering a welcome address, the development the University achieved Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the since its inception. Governing council, Eng. Musa

Abdullahi said the University has Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Idris Isa Funtua said it was a pleasure recorded a lot of achievements having them conduct their annual since its take- off to date.

event at the University.

The Chairman of the council, who described the visit of the

Chancellor as very short, but He noted that as like-minded, they will collaborate with the association in resourceful, motivating and also moving the University forward. inspiring also said the entire staff He wished them a successful of the university who had deliberations and stay at the interacted with him had been able University. to learn quite a lot from his UMYU AUTHORITIES ORGANISE A wisdom and experience. BEFITTING DINNER FOR

CHANCELLOR

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Justice Lawal Uwais said he is over whelmed by the large turn- out of dignitaries to rejoice with him at the dinner.

The Chancellor expressed his happiness to have witness a significant growth in students’ Eng. Musa Abdullahi thanked the population and infrastructure University staff for rallying round which are indicators to the gigantic the institution in hosting the progress being recorded within the visiting Chancellor. time limit.

He commended the state The celebrant and the Chancellor Government and the staff of the of UMYU, His lordship, Justice University over the success so far Muhammad Lawal Uwais recorded even as he indicated zeal expressed happiness over the to carry the institution to the next hospitality the university accorded level. to him.

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The Vice Chancellor of UMYU, Prof. Prof. Idris Isa commended all the Idris Isa Funtua who delivered a staff who contributed in one way vote thanks recounted the effort or the other to make the visit of being made to reposition the the chancellor historic, joyous and institution to compete favourably memorable. with its peers anywhere in the country.

Prof. Idris Funtua is happy to note the success story of UMYU being attributed to all the stakeholders who painstakingly contributed in realising the goals.

The VC expressed happiness over the visit of the chancellor and also an elder statesman whose wisdom, experience and vast the knowledge would remain useful to the university.

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ROYAL FATHER PLEDGES SUPPORT TO UMYU, CALLS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF

A ZOO TO EARN MORE REVENUE The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir Usman has pledged to render assistance and support to Umaru Musa Yar’adua University in its march towards self-actualization. The Royal father spoke when the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Idris Isa Funtua led the Management on an appreciation visit to the Palace. Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir also lamented on the bad attitudes of people in destroying legacies. While wishing the Management of the University the best of luck in carrying out the tasks ahead, the Royal father urged the Vice Chancellor to establish a Zoo to add more income to the University and to give room for visitors to be entertained. On this regard, the Emir promised to do all he could to assist the University see Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir said the establishment of a Zoo when it h with emirate will continue to stand behind the project. UMYU at all times to help in accelerating its growth as a young University. His Highness expressed pleasure and said he is proud to be associated with the lovable effort of the University in beautifying the environment through the development of plants. Page 13 of 25

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF UMYU ORGANIZES WORKSHOP The Department of Economics, The Vice Chancellor of UMYU, Prof. Isa Umaru Musa Yar’adua University is Funtua said the visit seeks to appreciate becoming more vibrant in terms of the presence of His Royal Highness in the research and knowledge sharing. launching of 2016 tree planting The Department organized a 3 day programme in the University. workshop on knowledge sharing particularly on Econometrics. The workshop which was organized in order to share knowledge and update the existing knowledge inherent in the Department was attended by important guests including the Vice Chancellor of UMYU Professor Idris Isa Funtu who was represented by Professor Musa Ahmed Karkarku and guest speakers from other

Universities within the country. Prof. Idris Isa said the University will Welcoming the guests, the Dean of the continue to inculcate the culture of tree Faculty of Social and planting and promised to ensure the Management Sciences, Dr. Muktar sustainability of the trees that were Muhammad Idris expressed pleasure for planted. being part of the workshop. Professor Idris Isa expressed happiness Dr. Muktar Muhammad welcomed the over the continuing support and co- guest speakers to Umaru Musa operation the University has been Yar’adua University and thanked them receiving from the Emirate. for sparing their time part of the workshop. The Dean of FSMS reassured the participants that workshop of this nature helps to fulfill the mission of UMYU which is enhancing qualitative research and at the same time it will enable sharing and Dr. Muktar Muhammad said he is proud of the Page 14 of 25

Faculty of Social and Management Karkarku commended the Economics Sciences because it has been producing Department for a job well done. He well groomed graduates nationwide and expressed his interest in the theme of are now excelling in their various the workshop which is sharing endeavours due to the knowledge they knowledge because sharing knowledge is acquired from UMYU. Dr. Muktar very important especially in academic Muhammad thanked the entire staff of environments like UMYU. the Economics Department for involving him in all the official activities related to them and also encouraged the students to pray more for the staff of the Faculty to be able to maintain the standard. Addressing the audience, the Economics head of Department, Dr. Mohammad Yusuf expressed his happiness over the success of the workshop.

The Vice Chancellor wished the Department a successful technical session and urged the participants to make good use of the opportunity to acquire knowledge from the resource persons.

Dr Mohammad Yusuf said the reason for organizing the workshop is to build career researchers in econometrics and to equip and ensure quality control in Umaru Musa Yar’adua University which is the reason why resource persons who are specialized and competent in the area are invited to present papers so as to ensure more productivity. Dr. Muhammad Yusuf thanked the Papers were presented by two of the University Management especially the guest speakers: Professor Ahmadu Umar Vice Chancellor for giving them all the Sanda from Usman necessary support and assistance they Danfodio University, Sokoto who talked needed to organize the workshop. on knowledge sharing and ethics of Declaring the workshop open, the publishing papers and Vice Chancellor of UMYU represented by Professor Shehu Usman Rano from Dr. Musa Ahmed Bayero University, Kano who presented a paper on importance of econometrics in Page 15 of 25

economic research, issues, challenges and a way forward.

The training programme started on 9 o’clock in the morning up to 4 o’clock in the evening. Goodwill messages were given to the The participants who cut across Economics Department by the invited members of the Academic and the Non- guest among which are the Representative Academic staff of the of the University Librarian, Dean of Faculty University were exposed to the various of Law UMYU, the Dean of Faculty of functions/operations of computer, Education, Representative of FCM Bank internet, excel, Microsoft, e-learning, and and the Manager of UBA. E-teaching for research, education and administration.

FIVE DAY ADAPTI TRAINING WORKSHOP HELD FOR UMYU Addressing the participants at the STAFF commencement of the five day training A total of 127 staff of UMYU participated workshop, the course coordinator, Mr. in a five day Advanced Hassan Faskari urged them to remain Digital Appreciation Programme for attentive and to put in their best to learn Tertiary Institutions which commenced the advanced part of computer on Monday 8th Friday and ended 12th applications and operations. February. Page 16 of 25

computer components and computer devices and input devices. UMYU ORGANIZE TWO DAY IN- HOUSE TRAINING FOR DRIVERS Authorities of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University and Katsina State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps have organized a two day in-house training for the Drivers of UMYU. Mr. Hassan Faskari said the training is being organized yearly to expose staff of tertiary institutions to a lot of rudiments in computer knowledge and skills. The course co-ordinator is happy to note that the programme which is under the auspices of NCC and other stakeholders has over the years helped staff of tertiary institutions to get accustomed to the digital age thereby easing and contributing The Training which was among the series in fast tracking their daily schedules of of in-house training coordinated by the duties. Training and Development Unit of the Mr. Hassan Faskari called for cooperation University seeks to sharpen the skills, and support from the participants to expertise and commitment of the achieve the goals of the programme. Participants towards the attainment of the Objectives set by the University.

One of the Resource persons, Mr. Isma’ila Balarabe Haruna set the ball rolling by Before the training session began blood connecting the participants to the digital pressure of the participants was age of computer via exposing them to the checked by the Trainers. This is to sure computer components, computer that the Drivers are fit and in good health operations, computer programming, to handle the vehicles. Assistant Corp software application, hardware Commander, Stella J. Numan the Zonal application, internet programme and many head of training of State said others. Mr. Isma’ila Haruna also Pressures of the Drivers are checked to demonstrated the functions of each of the ensure their fitness for the safety of lives they carry every day. Page 17 of 25

sustainability and enhancement of the participants skills ánd dedication to duty. Prof. I. I. Funtua noted that the University is saddled with responsibility of moulding peoples’ behavior, attitudes, skills, horizon and positive thoughts and initiatives to become useful members of the society. The VC said, it is the duty of the Ivory Speaking at the training session, the Tower to train all segments of its staff to Sector Commander of the FRSC remain relevant and productive. Mr. Suleiman Abdu Bagadawa lamented Prof. I. I. Funtua expressed the hope that that over 80% of the cause of Road the training would impact positively on Traffic Accident is attributed to human the driving attitudes of the Drivers and factor which include dangerous driving, would also add value in enhancing their over speeding, burst tyres and the skills and productivity. violation of traffic signs. Mr. Suleiman Bagadawa said the remaining 20% of the accidents is caused by environmental factors and mechanical factors such as sudden collapse of break system among others. While giving a breakdown for the casualties recorded from January to May this year, the Sector Commander regretted so many precious lives that In a remark by one of the trainers, have been lost and properties destroyed. A. G. Mamman the Sector Head of He commended the Management of Human Resources FRSC in Katsina State UMYU for conducting the training congratulated the University for taking a exercise for its Drivers which he noted is bold step to invite them for the training a wise decision because it would help to which is the first of its kind in the State restore sanity in their driving patterns he said. and at the same time will also reduce the A.G Mamman called on the Management rate os accicidents and lost of lives and of the University to hve a quality policy properties. that every Driver most posses so that he Mr. Suleiman Abdu urged the Drivers to can perform hios duty successfully. effectively put into practice what they A.G Mamman also called on the have learnt at the training exercise to Unioversity Management to establish a achieve the goals of protecting lives and special Marshall Unit in the University properties. which a voluntary output that can charge The Vice Chancellor of UMYU, Prof. Idris and execute offenders equally as the Isa Funtua said it is a pleasure to invite FRSC. the FRSC to retrain the Drivers in the quest for the achievement of Page 18 of 25

Afterwards training soveiniors were The trainees were selected from various presented to the Vice Chancellor, DVC local governments in Katsina State and Admin Dr. Sunusi Mamman, Registrar from Government agencies. Mal. Addu Halliru and Director Academic Planning Engr Nuraddeen Usman.

Explaining about the training exercise Director of ISSCERER Dr. Abdullahi A Mati At the end of the training exercise, one said the project was initiated for of the participants Mallam Jibril Adamu Universities in some selected States in thanked the Management of UMYU for the country, a programme under the organizing the training aimed at Nigerian Energy Support but Umaru improving their productivity and assured Musa Yar’adua University is the first to the Vice Chancellor that they will put into take- off the programme. use what they have learned during the training. ISSCERER ORGANIZED TRAINING FOR STAKEHOLDERS A four week training exercise was organized by the Ibrahim Shehu Shema Center for Renewable Energy and Research (ISSCERER) Umaru Musa Yar’adua University in partnership with German International Corporation (GIZ). The training exercise is in preparation for a massive solar instalments in Katsina State which requires a large number of trained personnel for the success of the The Vice Chancellor of UMYU, Prof. Idris operation. Isa Funtua expressed pleasure and Page 19 of 25

gratitude to the GIZ officials for selecting W UMYU Research Center to conduct the training exercise.ARU MUSA YPROTOCOL

EEKLY BULLETIN Among those who graced the occasion The Vice Chancellor expressed the hope are the DVC Academic Dr. Mohammed that ISSCERER would meet the Saleh Salga, the Registrar Mal. Abdu expectations of the GIZ and urged the Halliru Abdullahi and Bursar of the participants to make good use of the University Mal. Abubakar Gafai. opportunity given to them and to use same for societal development. Responding to the Vice Chancellor’s remarks, the project supervisor of GIZ, Mr. Felix Niltz said he is happy to be at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University and is impressed with the University for taking off the programme. Mr. Felix Niltz noted that knowledge and practical skills co-exist and was however UMYU STUDENTS ENLIGHTENED ON quick to add that knowledge in itself IMPORTANCE OF GENOTYPE SCREENING cannot make one to become great in any Service to humanity is among the area of specialization unless it is put into objective of the National Youth Service use and practice. Corp. Mr. Felix said they intended to develop a To put this into practice, one of the curriculum that will fit with the training Youth Corp Members, Dr. David Ndubuisi they provide to enable them empower has organized a Sickle Cell awareness people in the affected areas. campaign for the students of Umaru At the end of the ceremony, the GIZ Musa Yar’adua University. Officially handed over to the Vice Chancel[or some equipment donated to the University by the German German International Corporation.

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The awareness campaign which took Haematologist advised people that are place within the Campus of the not yet married to ascertain their University was witnessed by some genotype through test before getting members of Katsina State Ministry of married so as not to give birth to children Health and some staff of UMYU. with Sickle Cell disease. The Campaign featured a rally by some Youth Corps members and a short Drama.

Addressing the audience, the Dean of Student Affairs, UMYU Dr. Aminu Galadima Batagarawa commended the Presenting a lecture on Sickle Cell, a Youth Corp member for initiating such an Consultant Haematologist Dr. Mujta important humanitarian act. Isiyaku Mashi of the Federal Medical Dr Aminu Galadima called on other Center, Katsina explained the students to follow on the footsteps of complications of Sickle Cell disease. Dr. David Ndubuisi in providing services Dr. Mujtafa Isyaku said, Sickle Cell to humanity especially in Katsina State disease is among the deadliest diseases and Nigeria as a whole. and that 350 children are born with the disease in Africa where it is passed through family generations.

Dr. Mujtafa Isyaku also explained some o Offering a vote of thanks, Dr. David symptoms of the disease to include the Ndubuisi expressed gratitude to the feeling of feverishness, weakness of the Management, staff and students of the body and anaemia in children. University for giving him the opportunity Rounding off the lecture, the Consultant and assistance in organising the event. Page 21 of 25

At the end of the event, free genotype comments and observations as the screening was conducted and mounting lecture goes on. of a bill board containing pictures and messages that educate people on the Sickle Cell disease importance of undergoing a genotype test.

Mr. S. I Abdu explained that ignorance of UMYU STAFF SENSITIZED ON CODE OF the operations surrounding the Bureau CONDUCTS can cause a lot of problems and that is Some members of the Katsina State Code why it is important to enlighten people of Conduct Bureau were at Umaru Musa about the laws to ensure that the code Yar’adua University, Katsina to give a and conducts are imbedded into the sensitization lecture to the staff of the minds of the public workers. University.

Taking the participants through some of The State Director of CCB, Mr. S.I Abdu the code of the Bureau, Mr. Abdu said expressed pleasure for being at UMYU to that everybody in Nigeria shall be deliver a lecture on a very important responsible for his/her actions and that issue. personal interest of civil servants should Delivering a lecture on the code of not override that of the Government. conducts of the Bureau, Mr. S.I Abdu said The State Director warned the the purpose of their coming to the participants of the consequences against University is to educate the staff about breaking the laws of the Bureau like false the operations and laws of the BureauU declaration of assets or refusal to Mr. Abdu urged the participants to make declare. the best use of the lecture presentation Mr. S.I Abdu advised UMYU staff not to and to interact with the staff of the engage in corrupt practices because he Bureau by asking questions, making sees the University as a wonderful place Page 22 of 25

and among the best in the new Addressing the audience, the Vice generation Universities. Chancellor of UMYU, Professor Idris Isa Funtua who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Dr Muhammad Saleh Salga expressed appreciation over the gesture of the Bureau for sparing their time to interact with the staff of UMYU. The Vice Chancellor assured members of the Bureau that UMYU is a place with minimal or no corrupt practices. The Deputy Director of the Bureau, Alhaji At the end of the lecture presentation Suleiman Usman explained to the the participants the steps to follow in filling State Director of the Bureau, Mr. S.I the forms issued to them earlier on asset Abdu thanked both the Management and declaration. staff of UMYU for granting them the opportunity to create such important awareness and called on them to imbibe the laws they have learnt and commended the University for its favourable atmosphere. UMYU AUTHORITIES TO UTILIZE CBT CENTER AS NCC HANDS OVER FACILITY The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has handed over a 150 seating capacity CBT/ICT Center to the Authorities of UMYU.

Alhaji Suleiman Usman advised the participants to be sincere in filling the forms.

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of the project took the VC round the computer based. He however confirmed building to inspect the facilities installed. that at the initial stage of conducting CBT, the University had a tough time, but with the current provisions everything would go on easily.

The CBT Center is currently powered by Solar energy but will later be connected The Center also is equipped with a free one year internet services and media kits The VC commended and expressed for projection. appreciation over the opportunity given to UMYU by the NCC.

Prior to the official handing over of the center, staff of ICT and those of DPP&D were trained on system design and operation as well as power design among others.

UMYU LAW STUDENTS BRIEFED ON BLUESLATE An interactive session on the usage and efficiency of blue slate has been held at In a brief remark, the Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, UMYU. UMYU, Prof. Idris Isa Funtua assured that Targeted at students of the Faculty, the the facility will be put into good use.LY new technology seeks to integrate Prof.I.I Funtua said that most of the learning with technology by making it exams being conducted at UMYU are Page 24 of 25

easier for the students have access to their lecture notes at all times.

Dr. Abubakar told the students the importance of the blue slate in relation The Dean of the Faculty of Law to their academic pursuit and Dr. Abubakar S. R. Matazu whose commended the CBC Company for students are picked to be the first to rendering positive services to the acquire the blue slates for their University community. educational enhancement expressed pleasure to the company over the gesture.

Presenting an overview lecture on the new device, the Director ICT of UMYU Engr. Nasir Shinkafi said the mission of Dr. Abubakar Matazu commended UMYU the University is to bring ICT to the door for introducing the idea that seeks to step of each and every member of the boast the academic ego of the community. beneficiary students. Engr. Nasir Shinkafi said advanced The Dean of the Faculty expressed the technology is to be brought to the hope that in a short while the entire classrooms and that is why the blue slate University would turn into a paperless is introduced so as to enhance learning. academic community. The Director ICT is happy to announce that the latest version 5s of the blue slate is to be given to the students whose payment is to be deducted from their school fees.

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the students can carry their bulk of books wherever they are without being worried about taking heavy books and papers. Dr. Gabriel Owoso commended UMYU authorities for integrating learning into the blue slate unlike other institutions who failed to do so. UMYU INAUGURATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UMYU PRESS LIMITED Engr. Nasir Shinkafi disclosed that each UMYU Consult Limited on Monday 24th of the blue slates is to contain students’ October, 2016 has inaugurated a five lecture notes according o their levels man Board of Directors of UMYU Press which will subsequently be updated to Limited. improve interaction between lecturers The five board Members include and the students. Dr. Abubakar Babajo Sani (DVC Admin) who serves as the Chairman, with the Registrar Abdu Haliru Abdullahi, Abdullahi Ibrahim Umar Ag. Managing Director Umyu Consult, Sani Aminu Dutsin-ma and the Managing Director/Editor in Chief of UMYU press Abdullahi Hassan Kofar Sauri as members. UMYU Press Limited is a Public Private

The MD of CBC Company Dr. Gabriel Partnership (PPP) arrangement between Owoso said their aim is to promote Mukhsaf Ventures Limited who are the technology for educational development Technical Partners and UMYU Consult in institutions of learning. Limited (UCL). Dr. Gabriel Owoso is of the view that The Company is expected to provide a UMYU students being part of the wide range of Services such as younger generation can use advanced Publishing, Printing, Supply of technology to motivate themselves to Stationeries, Library Books, and Binding greatness. Services. The office of UMYU Press Limited is situated at the Premises of Entrepreneurship Study Centre of the University.

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Using the blue slate technology according to the MD of CBC Company,