Professor Aliyu Shugaba Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri

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A Monthly Publication from the Office of the Vice - C h a n c e l l o r

Blueprint

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

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

INSIDE:  The Unimaid Road Map ...P 2  Unimaid will always partner with its alumni ...Professor Shugaba ...p 11  Governor Zulum orders expansion of security trenches behind Unimaid … p 18  These and many more…….

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

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Five years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour, catch the trade winds in your sails, explore and carry the stakeholders along to realize the Unimaid vision and mission for the good of the Uni- versity. These were the thoughts of the Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, when he gave a detailed blueprint of “The Unimaid Road Map” in his maiden meeting of Senate. Each chapter in the blueprint provides nuggets of wisdom as well as road maps for guiding the University management towards academic excellence, self-reliance, harmonious as well as an all-encompassing and inclusive administration. The scripts are loaded with sincere pledges, unwavering determination and unassaila- ble commitment to serve the University with decorum, dispassionately, assiduously and responsibly.

These and many more packages await you. Editorial Board

Professor M. I. Ahmed - Chairman Professor M. L. Mele - Member Dr. Mary Pindar Ndahi - Member Musa Usman - Member Mohammed T. Ahmed - Member

Mohammed T. Ahmed - Deputy Director, Information Alh. Suleiman Garba - Chief Photographer Ahmadu Abubakar - Photographer Mohammed M. Lawan - Photographer Bintu Mohammed (Mrs.) - Reporter Rabi U. Yusuf (Mrs.) - Reporter Abdulmumin Kolo Gulani - Reporter Abubakar Mustapha - Reporter Faculty/Directorate Representatives - Reporters Kyari Ali - Circulation Professor M. I. Ahmed - Design, Development & Integration

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ndoubtedly, University of Maiduguri has active service (May their gentle souls rest in witnessed tremendous development since peace). U its establishment in 1975 as a second- He went further to profoundly thank everyone that generation university and has grown to almost its had worked untiringly to give the University its full capacity in physical as well as academic pro- present enviable status, especially the former Vice grammes. The Vice Chancellor, University of Maidu- -Chancellors and the Sole Administrator, Professor guri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, disclosed this in the Emeritus Umaru Shehu, who, at over eighty years th maiden meeting of Senate on 26 September 2019 of age, is still available and actively contributing at the Muhammadu Buhari Senate Building. Profes- to the development of the University and humanity sor Shugaba said students’ enrolment has also wit- in general. nessed phenomenal rise over the years. The Vice Chancellor specially welcome his prede- The maiden Senate meeting gave his reflections cessors in office and Professors Emeriti as well as and perspectives as he begins his five-year tenure other eminent elders present at Senate and as the ninth Vice-Chancellor of University of Maidu- acknowledged with deepest appreciation the im- guri. mense role played by these respected scholars in Professor Shugaba recalled his promise during the the tremendous successes recorded by Senate in valedictory meeting of Senate on Monday 3rd June particular and the University in general all as a 2019 to present a blueprint and strategy for con- result of their sacrifice, commitment and mentor- solidating the significant gains made by successive ship. Vice-Chancellors and their administrations in the last Professor Shugaba, who is the third alumnus of the forty-four years of the university’s existence. University to occupy the exalted office of Vice- The VC pointed out that the gigantic achievements Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, noted recorded over the years in the University was as a with delight that the alumni of the University are result of the sweat of all staff here present and oth- the ones largely running the affairs of their alma ers who have left the University for one reason or mater today and currently contributing to national the other, including those who passed away in development both in the public and private sectors.

Professor Shugaba said he is aware of the fact that his appointment as Vice-Chancellor was met with high expectations and excitement from within and outside the University community, especially given the fact that he had in the past held various positions in the University such as Hall Warden; Assistant Hall Master; Hall Master; Sub-Dean, Stu- dent Affairs Division; Coordinator, University En- trepreneurship Programme; Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED); Dean, Students’ Affairs Division and Depu- ty Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services). There is no gainsaying that a scholar of his repute has the requisite administrative experience, capacity and Professor Aliyu Shugaba skills to bring unparallel excellence to the Universi- Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri ty.

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In order to ensure the continued development of the (Cont’d from Page 2) University through harmonious and coherent inter- ROADMAP FOR REPOSITIONING UNIVERSITY face with all stakeholders, Professor Shugaba visit- OF MAIDUGURI FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: ed all the faculties and centres in the University to VISION AND MISSION OF SHUGABA get a firsthand information on their requirements to create an enabling environment where academic In his presentation, Professor Shugaba highlighted excellence will thrive. He pledged to dispassionate- the adopted vision of University of Maiduguri as ly and assiduously work hard to meet the expecta- achieving competence in the basic arts and scienc- tions of staff, students and other stakeholders. Pro- es, and aiming at excellence in agriculture, pasto- fessor Shugaba however observed that this cannot ralism, engineering, human and veterinary medi- be achieved without the cooperation, full support cine and information technology as well as in arid and understanding of Senate. He thus sought for zone, trans-Saharan and inter-African peace and greater commitment and sacrifice from each and strategic studies. The University also aims to pro- every distinguished member of Senate and ap- mote the development of private and public mo- pealed to all staff to join hands with him in taking rality, discipline, accountability, probity and inter- University of Maiduguri to the blessed next level. national corporation through participation, re- He pointed out the need to collectively address the search and dissemination of information. challenges facing the University today and assured On the other hand, the mission of the University, he Senate of his unwavering determination and unas- said, "shall be an institution dedicated to scholar- sailable commitment to serve the University with de- ship and learning in the arts, sciences, humanities corum and every sense of responsibility. and technology, and the development of moral and civic character of all persons who pass through her portals. The University shall facilitate and advance scholarship and learning, especially in the light of her location in the Sahelian environment of North-Eastern Nigeria, and at the cross- roads of African and Middle-Eastern cultures". In addition to the adopted vision, the Vice Chan- cellor shared his vision with Senate, where he envi- sioned to see the University of Maiduguri as a uni- versal centre for systematic inquiry, critical think- ing, contesting ideas, innovation and creativity; a citadel of learning known for the testing and expansion of the frontiers of knowledge capable of producing quality graduates that can compete globally. In his own words, Professor Shugaba said: “my (R-L, Front Row): Professor Emeritus Umaru Shehu, Pro- mission is to expand the existing intellectual space fessor Emeritus Njidda Gadzama, Professor J.D. Amin, and continuously encourage the advancement of teaching, learning and community service in all Professor Emeritus Abdulhamid Abubakar, Professor areas of human endeavours”. He then said, “This Emeritus John Akin Akinniyi, Professor John O. Ohu at can be achieved through the creation of opportu- the maiden Senate meeting nities for intellectual inquiry and acquisition of knowledge to advance the boundaries of learning.

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(Cont’d from Page 3) Towards this end, the University shall provide the enabling environment for scholarly engagement to its research and scholarship in all fields of learn- impart knowledge and skills rooted in global best ing, the Vice Chancellor reiterated his commitment practices”. to encourage the conduct of cutting-edge research The Vice Chancellor said he intends to work assid- in all its ramifications not just as an academic ex- uously to provide favourable environment for ercise but also in terms of meeting the needs of teaching and learning that would enable both society. He believes that scholarship and research staff and students to actualize their full potentials. must go beyond the production of graduates to Specifically, he said, he intends to advance and addressing the challenges facing society and pro- deploy information and communication technology posing functional solutions for the benefit of hu- (ICT) in all facets of teaching, learning and re- manity including the production of ideas that have search to meet up with global technological ad- the potentials for future ap plications. vancements. In order to ensure a sustained and The subject of community relevance and meeting proper utilization of the University’s teaching the developmental needs of Nigeria as an im- equipment and facilities, these facilities and their portant focus in the drive towards scholarship and users he said will be under the care and control of intellectual inquiry was also addressed in order to persons that possess the required training and strengthen the relevance of the activities of the expertise. If these happen, he said, he believes university and serve the society in which it oper- that the benefits would be felt by the wider socie- ates and meet the purpose for which it was estab- ty. lished in the first place. The Vice Chancellor promised to strengthen exist- Professor Shugaba went further to say: “It is im- ing collaborations and linkages with other institu- portant that in all of these academic undertakings tions, both nationally and internationally, and to the students and scholars that populate the institu- explore further areas of collaboration with sister tion demonstrate the highest level of integrity nec- institutions. Linkages and contacts, including ex- essary for building a more stable society. Charac- changes of staff and students would continue to ter building is a major responsibility of any univer- be pursued and expanded. Inter-university con- sity worthy of its name. It is for this reason that tact is one way by which universities maintain certificates are issued to graduands after having quality in teaching, research and learning and been found worthy in character first and learning derive benefits from opportunities that may exist second. Our graduates need the two in a bal- in each other’s environment. When these academic anced manner”. Shugaba said this is a task that he relationships are built and sustained, collaborative intends to vigorously pursue as a Vice Chancellor researches and joint publications will flourish said in running the affairs of the University. He prom- the Vice Chancellor. ised to provide both the academic and administra- Professor Shugaba assured the Senators that he tive leadership that would propel the University to will be receptive to ideas, suggestions, advices the next level through the force of positive person- and inputs from individuals, professional bodies, al example. employers of labour, policy makers and regulato- ry agencies in order to enhance the standing of the University of Maiduguri as a Centre of Aca- demic Excellence. As part of his desire to ensure a robust, inclusive Since a university’s greatness is not measured by and consultative approach to managing the af- its physical structures but in terms of the quality of fairs of the University, Professor Shugaba embarked on familiarization visits to the College of Medical Sciences and faculties in the University (Cont’d on Page 5)

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(Cont’d from Page 4) from 28th August to 10th September 2019. The idea of these visits was to essentially share his responsibilities diligently. Professor Shugaba said: vision for the University and interact with members “As members of the academic community, we must of staff and to have first-hand knowledge of the be mindful of our attitudes and remain committed major challenges that confront these important to our duties. Let me make it abundantly clear that places in the University with a view to tackling indiscipline and other unethical conducts will not be them. He presented the values and stressed the condoned. I therefore appeal for cooperation, un- principles that must be imbibed by all stakehold- derstanding and support of Senate in this respect. ers if the status of University of Maiduguri is to Additionally, the Quality Assurance Unit of the Of- improve as a Centre of Excellence in the promo- fice of the Vice-Chancellor would be strengthened tion of the frontiers to be make it more efficient.” of knowledge. The Vice Chancellor pledged to strive hard to pro- One of the major issues that featured repeatedly vide a conducive working environment for both is the matter of e-examination. It had been ob- staff and students. He said management shall also served to be unable to assess some core skills that reward exceptionally good behaviours by staff to graduates of a prestigious institution such as this serve as a morale booster for other employees to need to imbibe. Consequently, the Management emulate. He reiterated that his actions will be guid- of the University decided to suspend e- ed by the Statutes of the University and will ensure examinations for three hundred levels and above international best practices as well as strict compli- with effect from the 2019/2020 academic ses- ance with rules, regulations, procedures and extant sion. The Vice Chancellor said some low-level laws of the University as well as the civil service courses may however still be subjected to the e- rules. He thus called on all staff to shun unethical exam while all other matters raised during these behaviours that greatly dent our credibility as aca- visits would be handled in due course. demics and damage the image of the University. He stated that “as intellectuals, our students and He promised to hold a special Congregation as indeed the society look up to us for guidance and well as consultative meetings with staff and stu- exemplary conducts. I wish to assure you that the dent unions in order to achieve the set goals and welfare of staff and students will receive topmost broaden understanding and horizons across the University. Professor Shugaba promised to consider and capture all the concerns raised at the interactive meetings in the strategic plan, vision, mission and values of the University. He went further to say that discipline promotes efficiency and is key to achieving the fundamental mandate of the University which are teaching, learning and research. Various disciplinary management mechanisms will be put in place to ensure productivity and efficiency in the system. He noted with satisfaction the positive response by the non-academic staff to the use of biometric attendance device. The management is also con- (L-R, Front Row): The Registrar, Tijjani Bukar, University sidering options on how to monitor lecturers to en- Librarian, Professor Emmanuel Camble, Director , sure that academic staff perform their teaching Works, Engr. Yahaya Habu and Director, Academic Plan- ning, Professor Michael P. Noku at the Senate meeting (Cont’d on Page 6)

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priority throughout my tenure”. (Cont’d from Page 5) Kyari, who is an accomplished alumnus and a product of the Department of Geology of the Uni- versity, to assist the University in actualizing this aspiration. Professor Shugaba reminded members of Senate Professor Shugaba went further to inform Senate of the phenomenal expansion of the University that the Oil and Gas Research Centre, Sultan Qa- over the years which has undoubtedly opened boos University, Sultanate of Oman, has offered access to thousands of students who are seeking to collaborate with University of Maiduguri in the for knowledge to achieve their ambitions. In this area of oil and gas technology to benefit from the regard, he commended Senate for its foresight in tremendous successes achieved by the Centre in oil approving several courses, programmes, depart- and gas biotechnology. The University of Maidu- ments and faculties in the University over the guri management he said, has accepted the offer, years, which has made University of Maiduguri to which is consistent with the policy of the University be ahead of its contemporaries. As part of his in establishing strong collaborations and linkages vision, he promised to pursue academic expansion with renowned universities and research centres of the University and create programmes that are across the world. critical to the country's development and the needs of the catchment area. In his address, he said preliminary discussions have commenced with Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Indimi, The Vice Chancellor reiterated his commitment to Executive Chairman and CEO of Oriental Energy take advantage of the vantage position of the Resources Limited and one of the most respected University to create new programmes that will elders in Borno State to complement the efforts of address specific needs of the environment where the University in the establishment of Department the University is situated and beyond. As a first of Petroleum Engineering. Professor Shugaba re- step, he said, a Department of Petroleum Engi- called that it was Dr. Indimi that initiated and fa- neering will be established in the nearest future. cilitated the collaboration between the University Towards this end the University management in- of Maiduguri and International University of Africa tends to approach the Group Managing Director (IUA) Sudan, where he established the Department and Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Mele Kolo of Petroleum Resources, which was named after him. The Vice Chancellor pointed out that the newly established Faculty of Environmental Studies had commenced academic activities and had its maiden seminar series on Tuesday 24th September, 2019. He said “the Faculty would admit its first set of students in the 2019/2020 academic ses- sion in departments that have requisite staff. This of course is in addition to students that were trans- ferred from the defunct Department of Creative Arts”. SUSTAINING AND PROMOTING ACADEMIC CULTURE AND TRADITIONS IN THE UNIVERSITY A cross-section of Senators at the maiden meeting In his own words, Professor Shugaba observed: “As University of Maiduguri grows from strength to strength and also matures, we (Cont’d on Page 7)

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(Cont’d from Page 6) shall ensure that we remain focused in our mandate of teaching, learning and community service. “Our goal is to make University of Maiduguri the In order to reposition the University to be ahead best in Nigeria and Africa. As our deliberate and in the competition of being first among equals, it is strategic efforts of actualizing our lofty dream, we also important to keep the University's core val- will seek the support of philanthropic individuals ues, tradition and culture alive. As a matter of and organizations. Our accomplished alumni all principle, therefore, I will sustain and vigorously over the world will be our strongest ambassadors promote academic rituals, tradition and culture and advocates as we embark on this worthy pro- which are significant and define us as a communi- ject. An all-inclusive planning committee will soon ty of intellectuals”. To this end, the Vice Chancellor be constituted and charged with these responsibili- appealed to all Professors who are yet to deliver ties. Members of this august body would be their inaugural lecture to get ready for it as a called upon to participate in this venture”. timetable for inaugural lectures will be released very soon. He made a commitment to revive public lecturers on topical issues and call upon senior colleagues to deliver lectures on some of the challenges confronting the society, state and country at large and proffer scientific ways of resolving University of Maiduguri enjoys excellent working them. As intellectuals, he said, we have a social relationship with the host community. This relation- responsibility and we must make meaningful and ship has positively impacted on the University and crucial impact on the society, particularly in these was mutually beneficial. The University also enjoys difficult times. the unalloyed support of Borno State Government, members of the Borno Elders Forum and other State Governments in our catchment area. Profes- LAUNCHING OF ENDOWMENT FUND sor Shugaba reiterated his commitment to maintain and strengthen the existing good working relation- It will be recalled that some years back University ship with the host community and important stake- of Maiduguri had launched an endowment fund. holders and take it to a higher level. The essence of the endowment fund was to support the University's mission by providing infra- He assured Senators of his determination to devel- structure in critical areas of need to improve the op a strong, productive and symbiotic town-gown quality of teaching, learning and research. Alt- relationship through resuscitation of the University hough, appreciable progress has been made in of Maiduguri Forum and commencement of peri- the development of the University, there are still odic meetings of the forum in the University for the many challenges that we must tackle in order to benefit of both parties. He intends to carry along provide the desired high-quality of teaching, the host community in all his dealings to foster learning and research. Given the huge financial good understanding, cooperation and respect and resources required to address the fundamental to work closely with the community to share ideas challenges in the University and the paucity of and address common challenges. funds, Professor Shugaba urged Senators to think The modalities of this initiative, he said, including outside the box and involve all stakeholders to the membership of the forum are being worked support the University. Consequently, he said: out. The Vice Chancellor sought the blessing of “We intend to re-launch the endowment fund to Senate to this initiative, which is a key component support the University in sustaining and consolidat of actualizing the strategic development plans for ing the gains made since its establishment in 1975 the University. and further the cause of development in the Uni- versity”.

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(Cont’d from Page 7) PEACE AND SECURITY The Vice Chancellor reminded Senators of the im- under the supervision of one of his Honourable perativeness of security to academic pursuit in Commissioner of Works. any institution of higher learning and the location The Vice Chancellor said most parts of the Univer- of University of Maiduguri in the epicenter of the sity perimeter fence are porous and vulnerable. Boko Haram insurgency. Thus, the major challenge Currently, only a small part of the University's for the University in the last decade had been boundary has been fenced, mostly at the frontage insecurity caused by insurgency. of the campus leaving the back and other sides He went further to say: “Recently, there was secu- vulnerable. Concerned by this worrisome develop- rity breach in the University where a suspected ment of insecurity on the campus, the Njodi admin- insurgent attempted to gained entrance into the istration requested for funds for the procurement campus. In the process of being pursued by vigi- of modern security equipment, fortification and lant security personnel, the insurgent detonated a devise and killed himself. Students who were at that time studying for their examinations were frightened. The situation was later controlled by the security personnel guard- ing the campus following a reinforcement team mobilized and personally lead by the Executive Governor of the State, His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, FNSE, mni”.

A cross-section of the Senate members at the maiden meeting

fencing of the perimeter of the University. Senate may wish to know that this project had reached advanced stage of execution. Approval has already been obtained from the Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP) and commercial tenders have been opened for analysis. The result of the analysis will later be referred to the Federal Executive The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, in a Council through the Ministerial Tenders Board. procession to the Senate Chamber

“His Excellency, Professor Zulum, had also visited CONCLUSION the scene of the incident the following morning to Professor Aliyu Shugaba concluded by saying,” I sympathise with the University management, staff wish to inform Senate that we shall resuscitate and and students over the incident. Professor Shugaba reorganize all committees of Senate. This will said he is “pleased to inform Senate that the mean new chairmen and memberships of these Governor had directed that the existing trenches committees will change. We urge that these com- be re-excavated as a temporary measure to pre- mittees carry out their responsibilities as expected vent access into the University campus. The direc- of them. tives of the Governor is now being carried out (Cont’d on Page 9)

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I also wish to reiterate that my doors remain open (Cont’d from Page 8) to constructive criticisms, progressive ideas, wise will expect them to render their experiences and counsel and suggestions on how to continually re- wisdom so that the University will continue to grow alize the Vision and Mission of the University”. from strength to strength. Finally, let me seize this He considered himself fortunate to be the Chair- opportunity to welcome new members of Senate man of a Senate made up of exceptional people and wish them well in their new positions”. that include Professors Emeriti Umaru Shehu, Njid- “Distinguished members of Senate. Once again, I da Gadzama, Abdulhamid Abubakar and John thank you most sincerely for your support and en- Akin Akinniyi and his teachers all of whom are join you to continue with the team spirit. There is no committed to excellence. Although the challenges iota of doubt in my mind that when all of us put before us are daunting he said, they are never- our hands-on deck and work together, we will suc- theless surmountable. “I am confident that togeth- ceed and collectively own the outcome of our suc- er we will achieve the vision and mission I have cess. I wish to passionately appeal to all of us to outlined in my presentation. Let us all strive to imbibe positive attitudes to work and to renew our build a strong and viable University for now and commitment to hard work, respect for due process for the future that we all can be proud of. I pray and diligence”. to Almighty God to guide us, give us the strength The maiden meeting of Senate ended with a of character, wisdom and good health to dis- standing ovation and admiration for the humility, charge our responsibilities creditably”. In his own dexterity, nimbleness and sincerity of purpose dis- words, he said, “I count on the support and advice played by the erudite administrator. Senators con- of my predecessors in office having been on this gratulated the Vice Chancellor and pledged to seat before and were able to navigate their key-in to his mission and vision for the develop- ways effectively. As I take the baton from them, I ment of the University.

he Vice-Chancellor University of Mai- duguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, has T expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on his commitment and timely intervention on some ongoing projects in the Universi- ty.

The Vice-Chancellor made this known when he hosted a delegation led by Borno State Commis- sioner of Works and some management staff of the State Ministry of Works in his office on the The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, making 17th September, 2019. opening remarks on the visit of the Borno State Com- missioner of Works The Vice-Chancellor noted that all the ongoing (Cont’d on Page 10) projects assigned by the State Governor are of

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(Cont’d from Page 9) whenever the need arises. Earlier, the Borno State Commissioner of Works, Arch. Yerima Sale, said they were in the University to inspect ongoing projects awarded by the State Government and also use the opportunity to estab- lish rapport with the Vice-Chancellor and the Univer- sity management. Arch. Sale then thanked the Uni- versity management for their support and co- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, welcom- operation and assured them that the Ministry will ing the Borno State Commissioner of Works, Arch. Yerima Sale adhere strictly to the professional ethics and conduct in all the ongoing projects awarded by the State high quality which when completed will be used Government within and outside the University. by generations to come. The University of Mai- The Commissioner was accompanied on the visit by duguri community, he said, will always be grate- the Permanent Secretary, Borno State Ministry of ful for the life impacting projects awarded and Works, Engr. Ibrahim Njidda, and other senior offic- executed by the Borno State Government in the ers of the Ministry. University.

Professor Shugaba commended the Honourable Commissioner of Works for sticking to and ad- hering to professional ethics and standards, stressing that his Ministry actively took charge of the planning, designing and executing of the ongoing projects. The Vice-Chancellor then stated that the visit is not only a familiarization one but one that will serve as expansion of frontiers of friendship between the State Ministry of Works and the University of Maiduguri which, according to him, will go a long way in harmo- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (Front row, centre) in a group photograph with the Borno State dele- nizing resourcefulness and expertise. The Univer- gates in company of other principal officers of the Uni- sity, he said, has a team of academic experts in versity various fields whose services are available

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he University of Maiduguri will always tion to dedicate and contribute his best for the de- partner with its alumni in order to turn velopment of Borno State and Nigeria. The Univer- T around the fortunes of its present condi- sity of Maiduguri, he said, will support and encour- tion. age him always as its doors are always open whenever the need arises. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Pro- fessor Aliyu Shugaba, on 4th September, 2019 Earlier in his remarks, Hon. Engr. Satomi Sale Ah- when he hosted Hon. Engr. Satomi Sale Ahmed, med noted that he was at the University to find member House of Representatives representing ways of partnering with his alma mater which im- Jere Federal Constituency at the Council Cham- ber of the University. pacted positively on him by contributing his own quota towards its development as, according to him, the University made him to be what he is today.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba addressing Hon. Engr. Satomi Sale Ahmed and his delegates

Professor Shugaba noted that the University of Hon. Engr. Satomi Sale Ahmed highliting the purpose of Maiduguri has made its mark towards the devel- their visit opment of Nigeria, adding that its Alumni are also making waves across the different sectors of The Member, who is also Deputy Chairman House the country. He therefore commended Hon. Sato- committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency mi for willingly turning to partner with and ren- (FERMA), noted that the University which is located der a helping hand to the University. within his constituency has a large number of regis- The Vice-Chancellor who reflected back when he tered voters whom he said contributed a lot to his was the Dean Students’ Affairs during which Hon. Satomi was a student activist, appreciated the success at the polls and therefore he feels obliged cordial and harmonious relationship that existed to come and ensure that the University enjoys the between him, the University management with dividends of democracy. the students’ body.

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He then commended the University and his constit- uents for the support and co-operation they rendered him, adding that he has set up a Scholar- ship Trust Fund in his constituency which many ordi- nary students will benefit from and pledged to support the University in whatever way possible. He therefore called on the University to always count on him whenever the need arises. Hon. Satomi was accompanied on the visit by the Jere Local Government Chairman of All Peoples (L-R, Front row): Professor Mohammed Munkaila; Profes- sor Y. A. Geidam; Arch. A. G. Mintar; Professor Danjuma Congress (APC), Mallam Kachalla Ali Mai Pata, Gambo and Alhaji Isa Adam accompanied the Vice Chan- and his Director Campaign Organization, Hon. Ali cellor to receive the delegates Makinta, among others.

DEPARTMENT OF LAB. TECHNOLOGY TO BE ESTABLISHED SOON... PROF. SHUGABA

he University of Maiduguri will soon es- tablish a Department of Science Laborato- T ry Technology at the undergraduate level. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor Universi- ty of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba on 5th September 2019, when he hosted the National Ex- ecutive Council members of the National Associa- tion of Academic Technologist (NAAT) at the Council Chamber of the University. Professor Shugaba, while emphasizing the relevance and contributions of science-based laborato- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba (left) ad- ry technology course in the well-being of humanity, dressing the NAAT officials at his office in company of noted that the University of Maiduguri will offer its the Registrar, Tijjani Bukar (right) and other principal contribution by instituting a learning department to officers of the University train and equip the future laboratory technologists at the B.Sc. level. the active collaboration of some heads of depart- The Vice-Chancellor expressed dismay at some ments and therefore urged the laboratory unit evolving trends across laboratories where irrele- heads across faculties to be cautious of such vant and unproductive equipment are supplied with trends. (Cont’d on page 14)

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niversity of Maiduguri is ready to The Guest Speaker at the ceremony, Dr. Baba M. partner with relevant medical science Aji, a consultant neurologist from the Walton Centre U institutions across the nation to train for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, United and produce the best medical practitioners. Kingdom, presented a paper on advanced treat-

This was made known by the Vice-Chancellor Uni- ment of epilepsy. He emphasized the need to em- versity of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba, brace more sophisticated technologically based ap- during the maiden College Day Ceremony of the proaches with caution and professional inclusiveness. College of Medical Sciences of the University. Dr. Aji noted that most advanced societies have syn-

Represented by Professor Muhammad Munkaila, ergy with each other and rely on constant research the Vice-Chancellor enumerated the contributions and technological aid to confront any complex dis- ease. He therefore urged those in the field of medicine to always engage in research and update their knowledge because the field requires robust ap- proaches in confronting complex situations.

Highlights of the event include paper presentations by different scholars from the College on a wide range of issues in the field of medical sciences. In addition, the results of students’ evaluation of their lecturers was also presented by the acting Provost, Professor Mohammed Bukar. Professor Mohammed Munkaila, representative of the Vice Chancellor The ceremony was attended by the Chief Medical Director, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, made in the field of medical sciences with regards Director Hospital Service Borno State and Professor to the general well-being of humanity and urged Emeritus Umaru Shehu, among others. the stakeholders to always be at their best in ex- ploring the medical aspects of science.

The Vice-Chancellor congratulated members of

the College for the bold step taken in organizing the event and urged them to always be at their best in contributing to research and innovation in the complex field of medical sciences.

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(Cont’d from page 12) line with the aim of fostering harmony, understanding and innovative advice that will move the Univer- sity forward. Earlier, the President of National Association of Ac- ademic Technologists, Engineer Sani Suleiman, noted that they were at the University of Maiduguri to conduct the Association’s 41st NEC meeting and requested the Vice-Chancellor to participate and de- clare the meeting open.

The NAAT president, Engr. Sani Suleiman (right) deco- Engr. Suleiman commended the University of Maidu- rating the Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, guri for the kind gesture it rendered towards the Professor Aliyu Shugaba with the NAAT regalia to commemorate the event training and retraining of the NAAT members which he said will impact positively to the well-being of Professor Shugaba then pointed out that he will the Association and the society at large. encourage constructive criticisms, openness and co He then expressed confidence in and solidarity with -operation among all University stakeholders, the University management and assured the Vice- stressing that this will further boost creativity and Chancellor that the national body will do everything innovation amongst staff. possible within its power to persuade the govern- Towards this end, he said that he has already ment for the needful intervention to the University of embarked on an assessment tour across all facul- Maiduguri. ties, meeting with all cadre of staff across the

The NAAT president, Engr. Sani Suleiman (far right) The NAAT president, Engr. Sani Suleiman (centre) decorating the Vice Chancellor Borno State University, flanked on the right by the Vice Chancellor University of Professor Umar K. Sandabe with the NAAT regalia Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba and on the left by while the Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, the Vice Chancellor Borno State University, Professor Professor Aliyu Shugaba looks on Umar K. Sandabe, in a group photograph with the NAAT officials

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he executive members of the National and admissions of their young ones into the Universi- Association of Kano State Students ty. The President also informed the Vice Chancellor (NAKSS) had paid a courtesy call on of an important event coming up in Kano of honor- T ing leaders and elders in the state and invited the Professor Aliyu Shugaba on his well-deserved appointment as the Vice Chancellor, University Vice Chancellor to attend. of Maiduguri. The President, through the Staff Adviser, then pre- In company of their Staff Adviser, Professor sented a congratulatory plague to the Vice Chan- Nuhu Bala Adamu of the Department of Veteri- cellor on behalf of all members of the association, nary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, In his response, the Vice Chancellor thanked the they visited to congratulate Professor Aliyu members of the association for the courtesy call and Shugaba on his appointment as the Vice Chan- highlighted the good relationship that exist between cellor of a prestigious University, University of him and Kano State and also between the Universi- Maiduguri. The event took place on 30th August, ty of Maiduguri and Kano State. He said he served 2019 in the Vice Chancellor’s office. in Kano State during the one year National Youth The Staff Adviser and the members prayed for Service. He also married his first daughter, a barris- ter, to an indigene of Kano and the couple are currently residing in the State. On the relationship between the University and Kano State, he added that due to the strategic location of the State to the Uni- versity, a liaison office was opened in Kano since the establishment of the University but the office has now been converted to a five star hotel for commercial purposes in the State. At the end, the Vice Chancellor advised the students to take their studies seriously and always be good ambassadors of the University. There was then a group photograph with the Vice Chancellor.

The staff adviser to Kano State students, Pro- fessor Nuhu Bala Adamu presenting a congratulatory plague to the Vice Chancellor Universi- ty of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba

the repose of the late wife of the Vice Chancel- lor and mother of the association. He then went on memory lane to highlight the importance of the association and its activities - one of which led to the construction of a 40-rooms student hostel in the University by the Kano State Gov- ernment. The President of the association, Mallam Shamsudeen Muhammad Adam of the Islamic Studies Department of the University, also The Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Profes- sor Aliyu Shugaba and the staff adviser to Kano seized the opportunity to thank the Vice Chan- State students, Professor Nuhu Bala Adamu (centre) cellor and his management team for the kind in a group photograph with the executive members assistance of offering accommodation to them of the National Association of Kano State Students

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orno State Governor, Professor Babaga- The Governor’s visit followed sounds of gun shots na Umara Zulum, was at the University of behind the campus on the night of Monday 16th th B Maiduguri on Monday 16 September September 2019. Students and staff were wor- 2019 where he directed the expansion of security ried by the heavy gunfire even though there was trenches behind the University campus. no sign of any intrusion of insurgents into the school. Accompanied round the campus by the Vice- Chancellor and some members of the Top Man- agement Committee of the University, Governor Zulum directed the State Commissioner of Works to immediately mobilize excavators to begin en- largement work on the trenches behind the campus. The Governor also directed that surveillance gadgets be released to security officials working within the University. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Aliyu Shugaba re- ceiving the Borno State Governor on an emergen- cy visit to the Unimaid Campus The Unimaid Blueprint The Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba said undoubtedly, University of Maiduguri has witnessed monumental development since its establishment in 1975, as a second-generation University, it has grown to the status of a conventional university. This was disclosed on his familiarization visits to the College and faculties in the University from 28th August to 10th September, 2019. Professor Shugaba said he is not unaware of the high expectations of the University community, especially given the fact that he had in the past held various positions in the University. On his visits to the College and faculties, he urged both academic and other non-teaching staff to voice out on areas that may contribute in the upliftment of the University during his tenure of office. One of the major issues that featured repeatedly was that of e-examination where he promised to consider and capture all the concerns raised at the interactive meetings, with a view to drawing the attention of management. The Vice Chancellor pledged to strive hard to provide a conducive working environment for both staff and students. He specifically promised to advance and deploy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all facets of teaching, learning and research in a scalable and sustainable manner. The strategies adopted to remedy most of the issues raised at the College/faculties are contained in the “Unimaid Road Map” presented in the maiden meeting of Senate on the 26th September, 2019.

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