ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE ACTING VICE CHANCELLOR, PROFESSOR NOSA OWENS-IBIE AT THE NINETH (9TH) CONVOCATION OF ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 11, 2019 AT THE UNIVERSITY MULTIPURPOSE HALL, IMOTA, , .

His , The Governor of , Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu Representatives of other Governors Honourable Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Commissioners The Proprietor & Visitor, Dr (Prince) Oladega Adebogun Chancellor Chairman and Members of the Caleb University Board of Trustees. Pro-Chancellor, Chairman of Council and Members Members of University Senate and Congregation Our revered Traditional Rulers Fellow Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of other Universities Eminent Citizens and leaders of collaborating professional bodies Our dear Parents of the Topaz graduating class and other students Members of the 2019 Graduating Class Gentlemen of the Press Ladies and Gentlemen

BREAKING FORTH, MARCHING ON We give God All the Glory We give God Honour We give God All the Glory We give God Honour

THE UNFOLDING PICTURE:

Standing before you today are 10 pioneers of the Caleb University Graduate Development Scheme. They are the future, and represent the blend of intelligence, passion and character. While we have a of predominantly male academic staff, the Pioneers fully express a deliberate policy by Caleb University, of promoting gender balance, and an acknowledgement of the remarkable performance by the ladies, with strong showing yearly in the top academic performance category. Two of them resigned full-time employment in the country’s top banks, to join this team. With them, we are grooming staff and leadership with unrivalled passion for the Caleb Dream. Showcasing The Pioneers, is symbolic and a message to today’s graduating class, our current students, and the growing community of potential students to whom studying in Caleb University is a dream they are hoping would materialise sooner. When they were demonstrating noticeable commitment to the core values of this university as undergraduates, The Pioneers had no idea that a great cloud of witnesses were taking note. Then from the blues, they were contacted with an offer, and today they are being announced as role models of a new order. At least one of them would one day become the vice-chancellor of this great university. Among today’s graduates are those who will be the to be celebrated.

Let me use this opportunity to announce, as an affirmation of our delight in the take-off of the scheme, starting from November 2019, a member of The Pioneers would serve as Acting VC for a day each month of the year, based on a schedule, while the two leading performers during the one-day tenure would be acting VC for the remaining two months of the year.

Going through this unique citadel of learning and character development, is a remarkable journey which some begin to appreciate the more when they get out there and discover that the reality they were prepared for, is not about to change, but is so dynamic and manifesting in manifold sophistication, that only those that know their God shall be strong and do exploits (Daniel 11: 32). Sooner, the Topaz. Graduating Class would demonstrate to their world, our world that Nigeria is the breeding ground of geniuses with a lot to offer

Talking about Caleb University as a blossoming centre of creativity, we have today also launched the new tune of our school anthem. The new tune is the product of a competition moderated by the student leadership for our students only. Despite the tight timeline, we are immensely proud of our students and delighted at their responsiveness. I specially congratulate the winner of the anthem tune competition, Attah Paul Adu-Ojo, 300 level, Department of Architecture.

The new tune is an acknowledgement of their creativity and speaks to the subject of wisdom which ties in to the progression in the name of each graduating class in this university. In 2017, the Emerald class graduated, while the 2018 graduates constituted the Amethyst Class. The 2019 set is the Topaz Class. The Bible in Job 28: 19 speaks about the Topaz of as very precious. Our dear graduating students, you are precious to us and you will be precious to your world, in Jesus name. The Almighty God who has brought you this far will never leave nor forsake you, in Jesus name.

We cannot but acknowledge those that God has used to make possible. First is our Proprietor, Prince (Dr.) Oladega Adelowo Adebogun; our Chancellor, Brigadier-General (rtd); the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), ever-supportive Professor Peter Akinsola Okebukola, and members of the Board; and our passionate Pro-Chancellor, Professor Fola Tayo and members of the University Council. We thank our dear Parents and stakeholders; distinguished members of Senate and staff of Caleb University; top Government Officials, Traditional Rulers (the Ranodu of Imota and Anyagburen of ); Alumni, Gentle persons of the Press; and others too numerous to mention

HIGHLIGHT OF ACTIVITIES: Our distinguished Proprietor, Chancellor, Chair of the BoT, Pro-Chancellor, special guests, ladies and gentlemen, permit me to highlight major events last session:

2019 CONVOCATION STATISTICS: Compared to 409 graduates in 2017, and 477 in 2018, 733 students are graduating this year. The details are as stated below:

Undergraduate Programmes:

a. Total number of First Class 24 b. Total number of Second Class Upper 235 c. Total number of Second Class Lower 255 d. Total number of Third Class 40 e. Total from the undergraduate programmes 554

Postgraduate Programmes: a. Total number of distinctions: 19 b. Total number of pass 160 c. Total 179 NB: Total for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes is 733.

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Honourable Mention:

Our overall Best Graduating Student in 2019 is Otibhor Imuse, First Class Honours, , with CGPA of 4.85

The overall best graduand at the postgraduate level, is Temitope Adedayo-Ojo, Master of Business Administration, with a CGPA of 4.96.

Graduate Development Scheme

Ten distinguished graduates of Caleb University pioneered the Graduate Development Scheme as staff of the University - as assistant lecturers or graduate assistants, on October 2, 2019 1. Chiamaka Joyce Ehizenagah, Microbiiology/Industrial Biotechnology 2. Solomon Adekunle Babamboni, Architecture 3. Temitope Siyanbola, Business Administration 4. Ayishat Olanrewaju, Mass Communication 5. Omotola Elizabeth Nejo, Mass Communication 6. Oreoluwa Popoola, , Finance and Taxation 7. Ogorchukwu Ofili, 8. Chioma Anioke, Political Science and 9. Racheal Okeyemi, Computer Science 10. Ifeoluwa Oluwatosin Olayemi, /Bio-Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry

Physical Development 1. The Sports Arena which development had stopped for a couple of months, is scheduled for completion by November 2019 2. The School of Communication – an architectural showpiece, is nearing completion. It is set to be the destination of cutting edge media and communication education nationally and regionally 3. The new Cafeteria building construction has progressed rapidly. It is expected to be completed within the year. Its features include space for students and staff, and to produce variety of food and fruits for clients 4. The remodelling/renovation of the Council Chambers was completed on July 14, with its use commencing on July 15, 2019

International Programmes 1. The bursar, Mr Adesina Abubakre, participated in the “Understanding and Solving Complex Business Problems” programme.held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, USA from March 21-22, 2019 2. The registrar, Mrs Folake Okor, participated in the Canada International Conference on Education at University of Toronto, Mississauga, Canada, from June 23-28, 2019 3. Prof Olusegun Ajibola, Dean, Caleb Business School, participated at the Conference of Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities, of the Association of African Universities, with the theme “The Role of Higher Institutions in Promoting the Continental Education Strategy for Africa”, held at Al-Axhar International Conference Centre, Cairo, , from July 8-11, 2019 4. The acting VC, Prof Nosa Owens-Ibie, participated in the West Africa Advanced Leadership & Management Program, Singapore, July 22-24, 2019. He received the “2019 Transformational Leadership Award in Organizational Performance”, during the programme 5. Five lecturers and 34 students of the Department of Architecture participated in the Cityscape Conference, at the World Centre, Dubai, from September 24-27, 2019 - Director of Quality Assurance, Dr Moses Akiibinu, is representing Caleb University at the ongoing 7th Conference of the Association of West African Universities, at the Universite D’Abomey Calavi,

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October 8-12, 2019. He is presenting a paper titled, “Industrialization, Urbanisation and Environmental Pollution: The Ameliorative Efforts of Caleb University, Lagos, Nigeria.”

Milestones in Scholarship 1. The article of Dr Moses Akiibinu, Associate Professor and Director of Quality Assurance, titled “Metabolic Dysfunctions in Nigerian Pre-eclampics”, and published in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, has been rated the best paper in the world in the area of thyroid hormonnogenesis from 2013-2017. Dr Akiibinu has received a letter of commendation from the university for his strides in research. 2. Dr Ernest Onyekachi Nnabuihe, Lecturer, Department of Criminology, Security, Peace and Conflict Studies, had the distinction of publishing in two globally-rated A-rated journals and a B-rated Journal weeks apart in 2019. The journals are African Affairs, Canadian Journal of , and Indian Quarterly. He has been specially commended by the university 3. Olubunmi Adewusi successfully defended her PhD in inorganic chemistry at the on September 27, 2019 4. Dele Ojomolade defended his PhD in Business Administration (Finance), at Lead City University, Ibadan on August 20, 2019 5. Bisola Joloko, Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Finance and Taxation, on September 27, 2019 travelled to the UK to commence her PhD programme in Accounting, specialising in Sustainability Accounting, at the University of Birmingham. She has won the Birmingham Business School Scholarship for the programme

Accreditation 1. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has granted Caleb University permanent accreditation on June 20, 2019 2. The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) on July 10, 2019, granted Caleb University’s Mass Communication programme full accreditation from 2019-2024, with the automatic qualification for all graduates of the programme automatic membership registration privileges once activated

New Programmes

a. Our PhD Architecture programme took off on January 21, 2019 with 16 students b. The BSc programme is taking off with the resumption of new students on October 7, 2019

Community Engagement 1. Caleb University supported the Oba Shotobi (Ayangburen of Ikorodu) Independence Day mini- Marathon held on October 1, 2019, with a cash donation of N200, 000 and Crates of Caleb University bottled water. The water was been tested independently and found to be one of the most healthy in the market today 2. Caleb University is collaborating with the Imota Local Council Development Area on the construction of two boreholes in two schools run by the Council. This is to be handed over to the Council in November 2019

Linkages and Collaborations

1. Prof Robert Dibie, a distinguished Professor of Public Policy Analysis, Public Management and Environmental Studies at Indiana University Kokomo’s Department of and Health Management served at Caleb University as Carnegie Visiting Diaspora Fellowship from May 14 – June 12, 2019 2. Caleb University submitted its expression of interest in the exhibition of the novel Goals Model and Goals Sport planned for the 36 biggest economies comprising the G20, BRICS and Next 11 on September 25, 2019 to kick-start its participation in the international programme

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3. Caleb University received the Regional Vice-President – Africa, Johannesburg, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Mr Tim Simba, on September 27, 2019 4. A Caleb University research team anchored by Dr Ernest Nnabuihe on September 30, 2019, held a Doing Ethical Research Expert Feedback Session' with the University of Edinburgh research team to discuss and enrich the ethical research toolkit.. The Caleb University team is made up of Dr Moses Akiibinu, Dr Felix Oyeyiola, Dr Kayode George, Dr Chiji Ezeji, Mrs Ifedapo Ademosu and Dr Onyinyechi Nwaolikpe

Repositioning of Postgraduate Programme 1. In order to reposition the postgraduate programme of the university, the former Caleb British Academy building at the City Campus, Magodo, was handed over to the College of Postgraduate Studies which till now has shared the Caleb Business School Building. The renovation of facilities at the new postgraduate wing, has witnessed the installation of information, communication technology equipment, and a computer laboratory 2. The first comprehensive Postgraduate Students Handbook (with the PG Research Project Guidelines) was released in electronic format after Senate approval on February 28, 2019. 3. The new postgraduate hub have customised tables and chairs to sit 160 students New customized chairs and tables were installed on May 6-10, 2019 and June 10-14, 2019

Committee of Deans of Postgraduate Studies

1. Caleb University joined the Committee of Deans of Postgraduate Studies in Nigerian universities at its meeting at , Port Harcourt, from April 28-May 1, 2019. The university was represented by the Deputy Dean of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Akin Alagbe, and is fully subscribed. 2. The University was also represented at the meeting of the Committee of Deans of Postgraduate Studies in Nigerian Universities at its meeting at , , from June 25 – 27, 2019

Kwara IRS MBA (Taxation) Programme

The MBA Taxation took off on March 1, 2019, with staff of Kwara Internal Revenue Service as pioneer set

ICAN Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Tertiary Institutions (MCATI)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Team conducted monitoring visits to the university on January 23-25, 2019, and September 16-17, 2019, as part of the Mutual Cooperation Agreement for Tertiary Institutions (MCATI).

Appointments The following new members of staff, among others, were appointed: 1. Prof Adebayo Fayoyin, Regional Media, Advocacy and Health Communications Adviser, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Lecturer, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, assumed duties as Visiting Professor of Communication and Media Studies, on September 9, 2019, under the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) Diaspora Visiting Fellowship Initiative 2. Prof Olatunde Arayela, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure, as Visiting Professor, Department of Architecture to support the PhD programme. He resumed on June 2., 2019 3. Dr Innocent Okwuosa Visiting Associate Professor and Head, Department of Accounting, He has since 2017 been Chairman Professional Exam Committee/Chief Examiner of ICAN, ICAN Representative at Africa Integrated Reporting Council, (IIRC), Johannesburg, and was Senior Lecturer, Accounting and Finance, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, UK 4. A new Deputy Registrar, Strategic Management Services, Mr Mayokun Olumeru assumed duties on 5

October 2, 2019.

Inaugural Lecture

Fourth Inaugural Lecture delivered on June 26, 2019 by Prof Olateju Abiola Somorin, Nigeria’s first female professor of taxation, on “Tax Payers: Voices, Disconnect and Tax Compliance”.

Student Representative Council/Think Tank 1. The Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2019/2020 was inaugurated on July 29, 2019 based on a new framework to further promote student participation in governance 2. The first-ever Vice-Chancellor Student Think Tank (TT) inaugurated on July 30, 2019 3. Student Ambassadors consisting all members of the SRC and TT were announced on August 16, 2019. Twenty other students are ambassadors 4. A two-day Capacity Building Workshop for Student Leaders and Student Affairs, with the theme: “Repositioning for Strategic Leadership”, held from October 3-4, 2019. It was the first-ever such training for student leaders, organised by the University. It also marked the resumption of the leaders, ahead of the resumption of new students on October 7, 2019 and returning students on October 14, 2019

Workshops/Colloquium

1. Workshop by Prof Robert Dibie, Carnegie Visiting Fellow, on “How to Write a Research Paper” on June 6, 2019. 2. Workshop on “Quality Matters in Teaching” facilitated by Prof Robert Dibie on June 7, 2019 3. Workshop on Staff Development, with the theme “Academic and Grants Writing Workshop” on June 25, 2019 4. 2019 Annual Colloquium, with the theme “Transformational Leadership for 21st Century Private Universities” held from September 9 – 11, 2019. It featured among others, Prof James Kayode Makinde, former VC, , Mr Lolu Akinwumi, Chairman, Prima Garnet Africa, and Prof Charles Ayo, former VC,

Prayer Forum An edition of the Prayer Forum was held during the second semester, with Reverend Samson Ajetomobi, President, Men of Issachar Vision, Ibadan ministering on April 24, 2019. The theme of the forum was “The Power and the Glory”.

Parents Forum 1. A meeting of the Parents Forum was held on Sunday, April 7, 2019, to coincide with the resumption for the 2nd semester. The meeting followed a meeting between the University Management and the representatives of the executive, including the Vice-Chairman, Mr Boyo and Mr Ayoola Akomolafe

Media Events 1. Fifty students and staff led by Dr Muyiwa Olamade, HOD, Economics, participate at the Economic Summit, Civic Centre. Speakers included Dr Shamsuddeen Usman, former Minister of National Planning, Chairman, Mr , Chairman/Founder, FATE Foundation as Keynote Speaker for the day, Mr Muda Yusuf, Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Ifie Sekibo, Director, Heritage Bank, Mr Doyin Salami, Economist, Mr Peter Ozor- Esan, General Secretary, Nigerian Labour Congress Meeting 2. Thirty (25 students and five student affairs/security staff) representatives on February 8, 2019, participated in “Prime Politics”, anchored by Ladi Akeredolu-Ale and Ijeoma Onyeator on Channels TV from 8 – 9pm. Channels TV provided transportation for the team from and to CUL. The Caleb University team was commended by Channels TV Management for execmplary conduct before, during and after the programme. The programme discussed issues around the countdown to the elections starting on February 16, including, among others, collection of permanent voters card (PVC), security. 6

Public Speaking Contest Caleb University emerged winner in the Public Speaking event of the 4th Inter-Tertiary Institutions Debate and Public Speaking Contest, organised by the Nigeria Debate Society, and hosted by Rivers State University. It featured students from 20 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of . Speaking on “Leadership by Example”. The lead speaker, Israel Asemota, came out on top, beating 39 other contestants from all the institutions Israel Asemota and team mate Rachael Balogun came first in the National Public Speaking Competition

Other Events 1. On March 21, 2019, staff and students of Caleb University, participated in the University of Lagos Mass Communication Alumni Association (UMCAA) 3rd Distinguished Lecture Series, with the title “Brand Nigeria Ignite,” featuring Prof Akin Oyebode, Professor Emeritus and Constitutional Lawyer, as guest speaker, and Dr Oluyinka Esan, Mr Martins Oloja, and Odion Aleobua as panelists, and Sir Steve Omojafor as chairman. A book on “Research Methods in Communication and Media Studies”, edited by Prof Victor Ayedun-Aluma, Dr Olubunmi Ajibade, and Dr John Afolayan, was launched, with Dr Seinde Padeni-Oladapo, Chairman, GMT Energy Resources Ltd, as chief launcher, was launched. Five copies of the book were presented to CUL 2. The Town and Gown Interaction of the College of Environmental Management and Sciences on April 23, 2019, featured Arc. Sogbeye Braide, Managing Partner, Adiclo Architects Limited, Lagos. 3. Students and staff of Caleb University participated in the Lagos Architecture Forum 2019 (LAF 10.0), organised on May 10, 2019 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria.Island It featured the President, Architects Registration Council of Nigera (ARCON), Arc Dipo Ajayi, and the president, Nigerian Institute of Architects, Arc Adibe Njoku 4. National Universities Commission Evaluation Exercise on the Quality of Governance and Management Practices in Private Universities conducted in Caleb University from July 14-17, 2019, with a team led by Visiting Professor to NUC, and former Vice-Chancellor, Redeemers University, Ede, Prof Debo Adeyewa, and Dr Bashir Ali Dauda and Ahmed Elabor 5. Student leaders in Caleb University participated in the Emerging Young African Leaders Summit, with the theme “Fostering Innovative Growth in Africa”, held at the Digital Bridge Institute, Lagos from September 19-21, 2019.

Special Programmes 1. UNESCO Pilot-test of the Media and Information Curriculum held from April 29 – June 18, 2019. The coverage of the UNESCO collaboration on the pilot test in Caleb University through the Media and Information Literacy Club, was aired on Channels Television on Tuesday, 16 July 2019 2. United Nations and International Careers Day ‘Sustainable Development Goals Business Opportunities”, with Dr Ronald Kayanja, Director, UN Information Centre, Lagos as Guest Speaker on May 22, 2019

Gospel Fiesta First Annual Gospel Fiesta held on June 19, 2019. Guest artistes included Big Bolaji, Keji Hamilton, Mike Abdul, Yinka Ayefele and BeeJay Sax. The event was chaired by the newly re-elected President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev (Dr) Olasupo Ayokunle and the guest minister, Pastor Abraham Akinosun was represented by Pastor Joshua Miller. The programme was streamed live on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Newsline on Sunday, June 23, 2019

Caleb University Ambassadors

Twenty-three academic and administrative staff were appointed as Caleb University Ambassadors, with effect from May 6, 2019 to represent the University at public and media events. Some of the programmes they have featured are

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1. Prof Segun Ajibola, Dean, Caleb Business School, and Mrs Maria Adeyemi, acting Dean of Students, featured in a Live NTA 2 Channel 5, Lagos, programme “Close Flow” from 12-1pm on May 13, 2019 2. Dr Oladipo Dare-Abel, acting Dean, COLENSMA, made a presentation titled “Repositioning Low Cost Schools for Effective Economical Value”, at the City Plus Magazine/Association for Formidable Education (AFED) Education Summit and Award, held at the University Auditorium The convener was Prince Ayo Adegboye, and guests included Mr Emmanuel Orji, National President, AFED, and Mrs Ronke Soyombo, Director, Quality Assurance, Lagos State Ministry of Education. The opening speech was given by Prof Muyiwa Soyemi, retired professor of mathematics, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt 3. Prof Olufemi Onabajo, Dean, College of Social and Management Sciences, and Dr Yetunde Ayobolu, lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, represented the University on an NTA Network Centre, Ibadan Live programme on June 5, 2019 4. Dr Charles Nwachukwu represents the university along with the PRO, Elvis Otobo, on the NTA, Port Harcourt, programme, on July 19, 2019 5. The first pair of staff and student ambassadors - Dr Bunmi Adewusi and Caleb Taiwo who is graduating today, featured on an NTA 5, Abuja live programme to promote the University on August 22, 2019

Caleb FM Radio Following the licencing of Caleb FM Radio by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on September 27, 2018, for the period October 8, 2018 to October 8, 2023, and the payment of the licence fee, work which commenced on May 10, 2019, has reached an advanced stage on the Project at the new School of Communication Building.

SPECIFIC DIVISION/COLLEGE/DIRECTORATE ACTIVITIES:

The contributions of various arms of the university, has hinged significantly on the activities and inputs of the Registry. Other contributions include those of the:

LIBRARY

Collection Development

A total of 1,400 volumes of current foreign and local books were acquired at a total cost of N20, 000,000.00. Subscription to both foreign and local journals cost N15, 000,000.00. Donations were received from individuals, corporate organizations and sister institutions.

E-Library Resources

Services in the e-library were enhanced by the extension of the library floor to accommodate 100 computer workstations as opposed to the previous number of 56 workstations. In support of our proposed M.Phil/PhD programmes and additional database, i.e EBSCOhost Business Source Complete was acquired to complement the printed journals in the Arts, Social and Management Sciences programmes. Our subscription to EBSCO Academic Search Complete Database was renewed. The two EBSCOhost Database cost N4, 100,000.00. Other free e-resources are available for use and our link with NUC virtual library is sustained.

Establishment of College Libraries

Three college libraries were established during the period under review for College of Pure and Applied Sciences (COPAS); College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences (CASMAS) and College of Education at Magodo. The information needs of the programmes under these colleges were taken care of in the 2018/2019 acquisitions.

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Infrastructural Development

Four hundred reading chairs were purchased to replace existing chairs in the libraries. Air-conditioners were installed in the e-library extension and other places in the library to sustain the conducive environment for reading.

Staffing

Two professional Librarians were added to the workforce of the library for effective service delivery.

COLLEGE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (COPOS):

Facilities at the College have been upgraded with a - A fully equipped computer laboratory for postgraduate studies in the City Campus, Magodo now completed - Branded furniture have been installed in the various postgraduate classes - Interactive boards have been installed to support a functional and ICT-compliant learning environment for postgraduate students - The furniture and air-conditioners for the MSc Architecture, and wireless internet connection for the Architecture building at the Main Campus, have been installed - The new Postgraduate Handbook and Research Project Guidelines have been circulated

The Dean, Professor Teju Somorin participated in the following fora:

- 21st Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Role” with the theme: Addressing the Challenges of Fiscal Policies of African Economies from April 23-25, 2019, at Nigerian Air Force Suites, Abuja - 2019 CFE 1 Tax Advisers Europe Forum , with the theme: “Creating Tax Certainty in an Uncertain World: Double Taxation, Tax Rulings & Dispute Resolution Processes”, from 4th to 9th June, 2019, at Brussels, Belgium - Global Tax Advisers Platform ( GTAP2) Conference& CFE 60th Anniversary Global Tax Advisers Platform (“GTAP”) Conference & Global Tax Advisers Platform (GTAP) Meeting, Fiscal Committee Meeting, Tax Technology Meeting, from October 2-6, 2019, at Torino. She contributed a chapter to the CFE 60th Anniversary Book. - 25th Nigeria Economic Summit3, with the theme “Nigeria 2050: Shifting Gears”, from 8th-9th October, 2019, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja - 24th Nigeria Economic Summit, with the theme “Poverty to Prosperity: Making Governance and Institutions Work”, from 7th-8th October, 2018, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja - Society of Women In Taxation 2019 Conference, with the theme: “Building a New Nigerian Tax Culture Through Women”, from February 13, 2019, Nigerian Air Force Suites, Abuja - Seminar on AfCFTA, the Free Trade Agreement, from March 27,2019, atCITN Tax Professionals House, Jobi Fele Way, Lagos - Seminar on Value Added Tax and National Housing Fund, from March 27,2019, CITN Tax Professionals House Jobi Fele Way, Lagos - 2nd Annual Academic Conference on Taxation, with the theme: “Optimising Revenue Generation In Nigeria Through Application Of The National Tax Policy”, from August 18th -20th, 2019, at Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun - CITN Executive Mandatory Professional Programme, Paper Presented to Dangote Group on “Taxes and Levies: Approved List for Collection (Amendment Order 2015, Matters Arising”, April 19, 2019, at Dangote Training School, , Lagos

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- Executive Meeting of West African Union of Tax Institutes (WAUTI), on April 23, 2019, at CITN Tax Professionals House, Abuja - Nigeria Economic Summit Group Fiscal Commissioners Meeting, on 15th May, 2019, The Summit House, , Lagos - Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Meeting with the Chief Executive Officer, on June 14, 2019, Summit House, Lagos - Fiscal Policy Round Table Meeting /Commissioners Meeting, 11th July,2019, Fraser Suites, Central Business District, Abuja - Tax Advisory Committee Meetings, from 22nd&23rd March, 2019; 24th&25th May, 2019, 14th &15th June, 2019 - NESG Fiscal Policy Roundtable Meeting, 7th October, 2019, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja - Tax Appeal Tribunal Retreat, from 8-10th July, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja - Special Guest to Founders Day Lecture of Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, March 26, 2019, Ayo Ojomo Auditorium, University of Lagos - Special Guest at Investiture of New Chairperson of ICAN Society of Women Accountants in Nigeria, September 24, 2019, , Lagos - Speaker/Discussant at Launch of Better Tax Project of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), 19th May,2019, Oriental Hotel, Lagos

Appointments

- Prof Somorin was appointed by the Federal Government as the only female Member Tax Advisory Committee to the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT), on 10th February, 2019 - Appointment as Member, Dapo Abiodun Economic Transition Committee (OGTC), as Cha. air Taxation &OGTC Finance Committee

COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (CASMAS):

- The College is at an advanced stage of preparations for the accreditation of the: B.Sc. Business Administration; B.Sc. Economics; B.Sc. Criminology & Security Studies; B.Sc. International Relations and B.Sc. Political Science programmes - There is increased students’ enrolments for all programmes in the College. From an enrolment of over 1,600 registered students in the just concluded 2018/2019 session - The construction of the architectural showpiece - the School of Communications, is almost completed. It promises to be the leading such school both nationally and continentally - Prof Gabriel Emecheta, Department of Accounting and Finance: - has been facilitating a proposed MOU with the UK Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments and the direct membership exemption using our degrees. - appointed Academic Champion by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, appointed ICAN Ambassador, got an invitation from ACCA (London) for the review of their Curriculum, and his name has been inscribed in Gold in the Hall of Fame at the ICAN headquarters, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. .

COLLEGE OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (COPAS):

Staff Development: - Dr Ebenezer Ademola, Department of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, attended the 53rd Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria, with the theme ‘Perspective of Science in Mitigation of Climate and Security Challenge”, and presented a paper on ‘‘Antibiotic Susceptibility and toxigenicity of Clostridium species of human and environmental origins in Ibadan,South Western,Nigeria’’.

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- Dr Bunmi Kotun attended the 13th Annual Conference of Mytotoxicolgical Society of Nigeria with the theme: ‘’Recent trends in Mycotoxin Research and Management in the face of Changing Climate. - Significant research work is also being championed by Dr Soile, Dr Odesanya and Dr Akiibinu in diverse areas such as Waste Management, with plans to collaborate with Lagos State LAWMA in the management of domestic and Industrial waste ,Environmental/Pollution control with an eventual establishment of a Centre of Excellence at Caleb, and HIV and related research activities respectively. - Mr Folorunso Abegunde, Dpartment of Chemistry & Biochemistry, attended a training workshop on ‘’Environmental Sample Analysis using Atomic Absorption Spectrophototer (AAS), Flame Photometer and Ultra Violet(uv)/ Visile Spectrophotometer, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology - Mr Seun Ayedun, Department of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, attended an ‘’Advanced Training on Molecular Techniques/Biotechnology”, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Science & Technology. Both of them were commended in separate letters to the University. - Dr Moses Akiibinu anchored the 2019 Caleb University Annual workshop on Staff Development with the theme: ‘’ Academic and Grants Writing’’, chaired by the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Fola Tayo - Caleb University Association of Pure and Applied Science Students (CUAPASS) held its annual week comprising a lot of activities, including a staff guide tour and a well-attended seminar on ‘’The future of Scientific Advancements and Innovations in Nigeria’’, presented by Professor John Anetor, a seasoned researcher from the University of Ibadan. - Mr Seun Ayedun, a Laboratory Technologist in the Department of Biological Sciences & Biotechnlogy has commendably endowed a cash prize awards for the best student in Microbiology and the overall best student in the College.We commend his kindness and generosity. - Dr Ayodele Oloyede, Computer Science,  Coordinated the development of practical manuals in JAVA, C-Sharp, C++, Data Structure, Computer Hardware, Python, Application Packages and Pascal Programming.  Acquired a Professional Certification of the Chattered Computer Forensics Institute of Nigeria as an Examiner in Cyber security and Digital Forensics.  Participated in a conference with theme: Addressing Human Centered Challenges through Multidisciplinary Innovations and Inter-Tertiary Collaboration, with paper presentation on 25th – 27th October, 2017, .  Participated in the conference organized by Computer Forensics Institute at Ibadan on 29th- 31st October, 2018 with theme: “The role of Digital, Mobile and Computer Forensics in the Intelligence Progress and Investigation of Terrestrial Crimes and Security Breaches”. Paper titled Digital Forensic Analysis of Cybercrimes was presented

COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (COLENSMA):

PhD Architecture Programme: took off on the 21st of January, 2019 with 16 candidates. The faculty consists accomplished professors and lecturers, including two full professors of Architecture from federal universities - Prof. Michael O. Ogunrayewa and Prof. Olatunde Arayela, Prof. Sanuel A. Daramola after the completion of his leave of absence. Town and Gown Interaction: The 2019 town and gown seminar with theme: “Finding Your Place in Architecture” held on April 23, 2019, with Arc. Sogbeye Braide, Principal Partner of Adicio Arch. The young successful architect motivated the staff and students and shared the stories of his achievements. The interaction produced a Prize for the best graduating student in B.Sc. Architecture starting this session, and employment of M.Sc. graduates of architecture. Programme Subscription: There has been notable increase in subscription of the M.Sc. Architecture in the 2018/2019 session, with the number of students totalling 123 at the two levels. The previous session had a total of 90 students for the two levels.

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2018/2019 Graduation: There were seven distinctions in the MSc class students graduating with CGPA above 4.50/5.00, the highest thus far. Three first class students are graduating from the B.Sc. class. Research and Staff Development: The College was well represented at the international conference on Architecture and Urbanism organised by the University of Lagos. The conference witnessed the presentation of six (6) research papers authored by researchers from COLENSMA Caleb University, Imota, Lagos. The staff and students of the college also participated in the 2019 Architects Colloquium, Lagos Architecture Forum (LAF 10.0) and the Big 5 construction conference. Nine academic staff of the college enjoy part sponsorship from the University for their Doctoral Programme at Caleb University. Two other staff enjoy financial support for doctoral programme at a sister private university. Five other staff enjoy time sponsorship for their doctoral programme in two public universities. Improvement of Infrastructure: In response to challenges of building use and the environment, the university management have constantly supported the college in the provision of air conditioning of the PG studios, construction of storm drains/retaining walls, and general maintenance works. International Trips: A team of thirty three members of the college (5 staff and 28 students) attended the City scape Conference in Dubai which started on the 23rd of September 2019. The activities include tours to notable buildings and masterpieces within Dubai and Abu-Dhabi especially the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa). The team engaged in learning and networking with professionals, international students and academics. Students Activities: The Caleb University Architecture Students Association (CUASA) Week three day programme was organised Newly introduced are - improved tutorials, design workshop and sports/board game competitions.

ACADEMIC PLANNING, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION:

a. A 25-chapter, 331-page book on “Entrepreneurship: A Book of Readings” published by Caleb University and edited by Prof Olufemi Oludimu and Dr Akintunde Alagbe, has been released b. A 15-chapter book on “General Studies”, edited by Prof Olufemi Oludimu and Dr Sunday Ogbonna, has been completed and is to be published in 2019 c. The University was represented by Prof Teju Somorin, Dean, College of Postgraduate Studies, Prof Olufemi Oludimu, Director of Academic Planning, and Mr Joseph K. Faniyi, Principal Assistant Registrar, at the 11th edition of the International Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Africa (ICQAHEA) organised by the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNi-Africa), African Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN), Association of African Universities (AAU) and hosted by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, from October 6-10, 2019, at Abuja

QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. The Unit continues to consistently monitor issues of quality, tracks progress across the system, and submits fortnightly reports from all the units, sections and departments of the University for appropriate response b. Highlighted structural, facility and other issues are being addressed by the university

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

a. Ready Set Work: Caleb University with 330 of its students participating, was the only private university which participated in this Lagos State Government programme organised at the training centre of , from July 14- October 30, 2018. Average weekly attendance by our students, was 242 students. Four skills were available for acquisition - farming, photo-journalism, tie & dye and fashion designing. Each student had three options apart from farming which was compulsory for all.

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- Three students (Christiana Ogunyoola (Biochemistry) presented a proposal on Mobile Homes, Deborah Akomolafe (Microbiology) presented a proposal on Mobile Homes, Witney Jumbo (Computer Science) presented a proposal on Maggot Production for farm fertilization, participated in the Business Pitch Competition at LASU on 13th October, 2018. - Noah Muse participated in the quiz competition and his group came 3rd during the grand finale at - During the graduation ceremony on 30th October, 2018, two of our students qualified to do their internship at Nestle and FCMB, while others will observe theirs in other organizations.

Concluding Remarks:

The imperative of building a world-class university and to make the University an unmatchable aesthetic showpiece, demands the growth of all the elements of the Caleb University dream, simultaneously, systematically and holistically. We are making steady progress. However, there is a lot more to do, as we move into a new phase of our development, with a breed of staff and students, with the world at their feet. Getting us this far has involved the efforts and goodwill of stakeholders too numerous to name. We continue to count on the Almighty God, stakeholders, and a growing population of a core of individuals, groups and organisations who are working selflessly to ensure the actualisation of our vision and mission.

We welcome new levels of support by stakeholders in terms of endowments, structures and other relevant contributions, as we evolve into a global brand.

We are open to discussions in actualising this future of a GREATER CALEB UNIVERSITY

I appreciate your kind attention.

Long Live the Topaz Graduating Class of 2019! Long Live Caleb University!! Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!

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