nd 0795-3089 22 January, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 4 PMB Charges NUC on Periodic Curriculum Review — As NOUN Graduates 14,769 h e P r e s i d e n t a n d commander in Chief of Tthe Armed Forces and the Visitor to the National Open University of , NOUN President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has charged the National Universities Commission (NUC), to continue to ensure the periodic review of University Curriculum to meet national needs and be relevant to global demands.

In the Visitor’s address read on his behalf by the Executive Secretary NUC, at the 7th Former President, His Excellency, Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo and Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed mni, MFR, FNAL convocation ceremony of the National Open University of Curriculum to meet national universities to continue to Nigeria (NOUN) held on needs and be relevant to global embark on strategic capacity Saturday. President Buhari said demands’’. building to bring academics up- that as a result of the centrality of to-date with new trends in their the curriculum in the delivery of He said that universities needed to respective subject areas in order quality university education, ‘‘I be innovative in their programme to achieve the desired impact.” have charged the National offering and in their approach to Universities Commission to curriculum development and The Visitor also said that his continue to ensure the periodic delivery, advising that “it is administration through the review of Nigerian university therefore instructive for Nigerian N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s in this edition

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Mr. President maintained that his administration would continue to encourage Nigerian universities to build very strong internal quality assurance mechanisms, stressing that when this becomes a culture within the system it would guarantee quality attainment, maintenance and improvement.

He stated that, his government believed that NOUN should Rep. of the Visitor, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed strengthen its learner support delivering the Visitor’s speech services in order to make its Commission was committed to no nation had undergone mode of delivery efficient and ensuring that every facet of appreciable socio-economic effective; thus ensuring that university education including development as envisaged by the s t u d e n t s w e r e n o t the Open and Distance Education present administration under its disenfranchised by subscribing was given due priority to provide c h a n g e a g e n d a w i t h o u t to the programmes of the quality university education to remarkable transformation in its university. “In the light of this, Nigerians, adding that Nigeria education system. “Education government will continue to was one of the nations of the will, therefore, remain a high accord the graduates of NOUN world that had produced its p r i o r i t y i t e m i n t h e and those of other Distance policy for the Open Education administration’s agenda in the Learning institutions in Nigeria, Resource (OER). drive to avail Nigerians of full due recognition to buttress the access to educational services that fact that they are not inferior to The President said he was aware w o u l d g u a r a n t e e t h e m t h o s e o f c o n v e n t i o n a l that NUC was developing the competitive opportunities and universities” he assured. Q u a l i t y A s s u r a n c e a n d advantages to effectively drive Accreditation Protocols and the economy,” he stressed. He emphasised that “there shall instruments for Open and Distance Learning delivery systems in Nigeria based on global best practices.

“Our desire is to have a Nigerian University System, irrespective of the mode of delivery that will deliver on our national needs and aspirations, and also be strategically positioned to compete internationally,” he said.

President Buhari reiterated that Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, who graduated with a PhD in Christian Theology, delivering a speech

Page 2 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 22nd January, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 4 be no discrimination in terms of employability and opportunity for graduates of Open and Distance Learning programmes to pursue higher degrees either in conventional universities or the ODL setting.”

He noted that in line with global best practices, one of the reasons for the establishment of the National Open was to reduce to the b a r e s t m i n i m u m i f n o t completely eradicate the Chancellor challenge of access to Nigerian HRH Igwe, Ambassador (Dr.) Lawrence Okolo Chikezie Agubuzu, OON Universities. Nigeria, for his belief in the Open University of Nigeria and opportunity the ODL provides, indeed Nigerians will continue to H e o b s e r v e d t h a t s i n c e because of his quest for quality a p p r e c i a t e y o u r b e l i e f , establishment, NOUN had been education, could have opted to recognition and support for the able to absorb qualified fulfill his desire for university Open and Distance Education in university candidates who would education in any of the Ivy League Nigeria. “We are very proud of have been denied admission into universities of the world and none you.” Nigerian Universities for lack of of them could have denied him space. this opportunity. Rather than seek He congratulated the Chancellor, higher education outside the t h e P r o - C h a n c e l l o r, t h e According to the Visitor, the shores of Nigeria, President Governing Council, the Vice- former President of the Federal Obasanjo enrolled in the Chancellor, the Senate, staff, Republic of Nigeria, Chief programme of the National Open students and parents for this great Olusegun Obansanjo GCFR, University of Nigeria and today achievement and singled out the whom I refer to as the “Father of he is a proud Doctorate graduate g r a d u a t i n g s t u d e n t s f o r Open and Distance Education in of the university. The National commendation for seizing the unique opportunity which N O U N o ff e r e d t o a v a i l themselves of university education, particularly the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obansanjo GCFR.

He also congratulated the graduating students on this outstanding occasion, describing them as the potential experts, future leaders and next- generation-solution providers in various sectors of our national Vice Chancellor Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, delivering his convocation speech

Page 3 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 22nd January, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 4 life. Chancellor of the university, HRH Igwe, Ambassador (Dr.) Lawrence Okolo Chikezie Agubuzu, OON in his address o b s e r v e d t h a t t o d a y ’ s convocation was very special for number of reasons, including parading the highest number of graduants and the first PhD graduate in the person of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo who graduated with a doctorate degree in Christian Theology. Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency, Serieki Dickson H e t h a n k e d P r e s i d e n t delivering his goodwill message Muhammadu Buhari for his the person of His Excellency of NOUN Business School; exceptional support to the Olusegun Obasanjo former creation of new Center for university and enjoined the president and former head of state Entrepreneurship and General federal government to intervene of Nigeria who at this stage Studies and establishing of in the lingering crises and becomes the oldest PhD M i c r o s o f t C e r t i f i c a t i o n misunderstanding existing graduating student in Nigeria. He Examination and IT training between NOUN and the Council achieved this by successful Centers. of Legal Education as well as the completion of a rigorous course of National Youth Service Corps study and going through the Others, he said, were sustaining (NYSC). examination processes leading to Linkages and Partnerships with PhD in Christian Theology and its both local and international Vice Chancellor, Professor conferment by the University education institutions, positive Abdalla Uba Adamu in his Senate thereby making a powerful r e s o u r c e v e r i f i c a t i o n o f address explained that today statement about lifelong additional programmes at both marked the 7th successful education. undergraduate and postgraduate graduation ceremony of the levels by the NUC. students of the university in Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu various disciplines. A total of 14, g a v e a n a c c o u n t o f h i s In infrastructural Development, 769 students across the stewardship over the last one year, the Vice Chancellor said, the disciplines, the largest number saying the university had university had benefitted from the of students so far graduated by recorded significant milestones in TETfund intervention and the the university. The number is its transformation from evolution NEEDS assessment fund which made up of 207 Diplomas, 6,162 to revelation as a learning citadel. was used to construct a Degrees, 6, 380 postgraduate warehouse for study materials, a degrees, out of which 41 made He enumerated some of his Mass Comm. Center and a first class. achievements to include, Printing Press. p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n N U C ’s The Vice Chancellor said that his production of BMAS for Film In a goodwill message after greatest pride, today however production and Broadcasting; receiving his degree, Dr. was the graduation of the study center reforms; establishing Olusegun Obasanjo thanked and university’s first PhD student in

Page 4 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 22nd January, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 4 appreciated all who made it project just like other students m a s s o f k n o w l e d g e a b l e possible for him to obtain the without any preferential population that we will get to our PhD ranging from his lecturers, treatment. He reiterated the dream land of prosperity in friends, family as well as well- importance of educating the Nigeria.” wishers. He said he was proud populace especially the leaders and happy to own a PhD from who must know who they are Governor Dickson also said that one of the best ODL University in leading, to where and how to get the issue of education was so the World and to be the first, there. He appealed for funding to important that he declared made it more special and NOUN in order to increase emergency in the sector in honorable. access. Bayelsa which made it possible to build boarding schools for the The retired General explained He said that although he is not first time in the state equipped that he joined the university in applying for any new job with the with state of the art and modern order to prove two points; one PhD certificate, would be willing facilities. was to prove that the ODL mode to contribute his services to God of education delivery as offered and humanity whenever he is He congratulated Dr. Obasanjo by NOUN was by no means called upon to do so. and called for support from all inferior to the conventional and sundry to NOUN. mode, second also to prove that Bayelsa State Governor, His getting education should be from Excellency, Serieki Dickson in He concluded that Dr. Obasanjo cradle to grave, it had no cultural his own Goodwill message stated taught us a lesson that going to barriers, social background or that no meaningful Development school does not know boundary limitation. He opined that ODL is and stability occurs without or age limit. cheaper. education. He said “education is the only investment that there is There were more Goodwill He recalled that while in NOUN no loss. It is investment that does messages from Vice Chancellors, he participated in all school not require maintenance or repair. Registrars and other well- activities, doing class work and It is only by creating a critical wishers.

Cross section of visiting Vice-Chancellors

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Cross section of some Post graduands

The ceremony also featured and State Legislatures from Ogun Chancellors of Nigerian award of prizes and a valedictory State, Registrar of Jamb, Universities represented by their speech by the best graduating Professor Is-haq Oloyede, former Chairmen, Barr. Wale Babalakin, student, Mr. Adekunle Adebayo. Executive Secretary of NUC, Pro-Chancellor, Unilag., former Professor Peter Okebukola, Pro-Chancellor and Vice Other dignitaries at the the former Secretary to the Federal Chancellors of the University, occasion included, the Deputy Government Mr. Steve Oresanya, traditional rulers as well as Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. members of the Diplomatic friends and well-wishers of the Adenuga, members of Federal Corps, Committee of Pro- university.

Cross section of graduands

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We’ll Engage Executive for Full Budget Releases to NUC, Education — House Committee

House of Representative Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tetfund Chairman, Honourable Aminu Fagge (5th left) and Vice-Chairman, Hon. Agom Jaribe (4th left) with other members during the budget defence

The House of Representative organisations under its purview approved by Mr. President on the C o m m i t t e e o n Te r t i a r y by way of oversight function to grounds of bureaucratic Institutions and Tetfund ascertain the level of compliance contingency. He said “This is Chairman, Honourable Aminu with the budgetary provisions as u n a c c e p t a b l e a n d t h e Fagge lamented the unfortunate appropriated and assented to by bureaucratic constraints must be lack of full budget releases to President Muhammadu Buhari. checked in order to move the N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s country forward and be Commission which hampered Speaking during the 2018 accountable to the people.” most of its statutory functions. defence, the result of the visit revealed abysmal level of Honourable Fagge further stated The chairman said this at the implementation which was that the Committee would do House Committee 2018 budget occasioned by poor releases of everything necessary to put up a defence held last Wednesday at budgetary allocations. He said the realistic and implementable its chambers in the National unfortunate situation was mostly budget. He therefore solicited for Assembly Complex, . responsible for the non- openness, sincere and befitting performance of most institutions budgetary submission from Honourable Fagge stated that the and organisations. e v e r y i n s t i t u t i o n a n d committee was mandated to hear organisation. He concluded his from every institution on its The chairman mentioned that the submission by pledging his budgetary performance and scenario must be addressed support and of his colleagues in projections of the current year adding that the National the discharge of the assignment. for proper planning. Last year Assembly cannot fold its arm to the committee had visited about allow public servants jeopardize The Committee members in 80% of the institutions and what has been passed and their individual addresses

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and strategy to reposition NUC on critical areas that included but not limited to: i. Curriculum Review ii. Ranking of Nigerian Universities to enhance healthy competition and iii. Research Policy on Postgraduate training and development, amongst other areas.

Hon. Fagge making a point while Hon. Jaribe watches Professor Rasheed lamented, as rightly observed by the Chairman, that NUC was only agreed with the chairman to The NUC scribe expressed his able to access 16%, upto ensure that the Commission is deep appreciation to the House December, 2017, of its total equipped to deliver its statutory Committee for understanding the budget. He concluded by mandate. challenging issues besetting the submitting that the total revenue NUC in particular and the expected to accrue to the In his submission, the Executive Nigerian University System in Commission would be one Secretary, National Universities general. The Executive Secretary hundred and eight million for Commission (NUC), Abuja, pointed out the Commission’s 2018 fiscal year against less than Professor Abubakar Adamu readiness to have a break on its one hundred million last year. Rasheed mni, MFR, FNAL, normal operations, adding that a assisted by Director, Directorate powerful committee has been The Executive Secretary invited of Finance and Accounts, Mr. constituted to advise on the mode Sam Onazi and Director, Directorate of Corporate Communications, Mal. Ibrahim Usman Yakasai, presented the NUC’s releases and utilization of funds approved in the 2016- 2017 budget. The submission included Internally Generated Revenue accrued to the Commission, percentages of work executed on various projects as well as utilization and projections for 2018 fiscal year.

Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed mni, MFR, FNAL at the House of Representative during the budget defence

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Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed (2nd left) L-R: NUC Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr. Sam Onazi; Vice-Chancellor, BUK, Prof. Muhammad Y. Bello; Director, Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Usman Yakasai and DD. Maintenance Mr. Jide Olukoju the chairman and the House e d u c a t i o n f o r n a t i o n a l Others who supported the Committee to consider the d e v e l o p m e n t a n d g l o b a l Executive Secretary at the increasing number of universities competitiveness on the dire need hearing were Deputy Directors; in Nigeria vis-à-vis the mandate to scale up application of Jide Olukoju (General Services); of NUC in ensuring access, resources to Nigerian University Haruna Lawal Ajo (Information) quality, promotion and equity in System. and Mrs. Hauwa Amos (Budget administration of university Planning) among others.

R-L: Deputy Directors: Mal. Haruna Ajo, Information and Mrs. Hauwa Amos, Budget with some audience at the meeting

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PASET holds Ministerial Meeting on Higher Education and Skills Development

Professor Mary Teuw Niane, the Senegalese Minister of Higher Education & PASET Chair (3rd from left), presenting his address at the event The Partnership for Skills in in Africa. technical assistance and A p p l i e d S c i e n c e s a n d financial support. Engineering Technology Declaring the meeting open, the (PASET), last Monday, held a Honourable Minister of Higher In her keynote address, ministerial meeting on Higher Education, Senegal and PASET Chairman, Board of PASET, E d u c a t i o n a n d S k i l l s Chair, Professor Mary Teuw Professor Aminata Sall Diallo, Development, at the Terrou-Bi Niane, welcomed participants to stated that PASET is an African Hotel, Dakar, Senegal, aimed at the meeting. He noted the initiative poised to address issues s h a r i n g k n o w l e d g e a n d importance of PASET in fostering concerning technical education. experiences regarding the high quality Applied Science and giving an overview of PASET, implementation of PASET Engineering Technology (ASET) which includes partnerships with initiatives as well as mobilising programmes from the Technical Korea, China and India, more support for PASET among and Vocational Education and Professor Diallo highlighted the participating, committed and Training (TVET) to the Post importance of PASET to the non-committed countries in sub- Graduate and research level. This region as well as its initiatives, Saharan Africa (SSA). applied to sectors with potential which include the Regional for growth and employment Scholarship and Innovation Other objectives of the generation and geared towards Fund (RSIF) being handled by Ministerial Meeting were to the structural transformation of the Association of Africa shore up more support amongst SSA countries. U n i v e r s i t i e s ( A A U ) , African countries, private sector benchmarking of higher and donor agencies as well as to Professor Niane stated that e d u c a t i o n a n d T V E T share experience amongst PASET also focuses on building institutions, regional fora of stakeholders on adoptable relationships with countries from knowledge and experience- strategies and plan next steps. It Asia and Latin America that have sharing as well as country ASET w a s e x p e c t e d t h a t t h e successfully built their technical- action plan and regional TVET partnerships between all scientific capacity to support their centres. stakeholders would promote socio-economic development, innovation in skills development through knowledge-sharing, In her presentation Dr. Ekua

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L-R: ECOWAS Commissioner for Education, Science and Culture, Professor Hamidou Boly, Mr Andreas Blom of the World Bank, Nigeria's Minister of State for Education, Prof Anthony Anwukah and another delegate at the event Bentil, of the World Bank, B a n k w o u l d a l s o m a k e e d u c a t i o n a l a g e n c i e s , outlined some of the progress contributions to the Project. international Non-Governmental and achievements recorded by Organisations, the World Bank PASET in the last one year to Other achievements highlighted and the private sector. include: an indication of interest included the enrolment of the first by 15 more Africa governments cohort of RSIF students for PhD The Nigerian delegation was led to join PASET as well as the programmes, which is to be by the Honourable Minister of signing of an MoU between finalised early in 2018 as well as State for Education, Professor China’s Ministry of Finance, t h e K o r e a D e v e l o p m e n t Anthony Anwukah, who was Ministry of Education and the Institute’s Knowledge-Sharing accompanied by the Deputy World Bank, to support PASET. programme (KSP), with PASET, Director, Science and Technical She noted that, on the initiative of to help countries develop human Education, Mrs. Tina Eyaru and RSIF, PASET had received resource development plans for Mr. Philip Njoku, both of the financial contributions from priority sectors. Ministry of Education. Also in Kenya and Rwanda, while the delegation were the Africa contributions were expected Participants at the meeting were Centres of Excellence Project from Ethiopia, Senegal and Cote drawn from sub-Saharan Africa Coordinator, Dr. Joshua Atah and d’Ivoire, in 2018. It is expected countries and comprised mostly, ACE Project Management that other countries across sub- M i n i s t e r s o f E d u c a t i o n , Officer, Mr. Peter Tobrise. Saharan Africa and the World ECOWAS chiefs, heads of

Group photograph of Ministers and other delegates

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…Holds ACE Impact Consultative Meeting

In a related development, the Hamidou Boly. ACE impact include Power & Africa Centres of Excellence for E n e r g y, H e a l t h , P u b l i c Development Impact (ACE The ACE Impact was as a result of Health/Economics, Nursing, Impact) Ministerial Consultative the gains and successes recorded Environment, Agriculture, meeting took place last Tuesday by ACE I and II in the area of Transportation, Water, Urban to discuss the performance of the increased quality and quantity of P l a n n i n g a n d D e s i g n , first phase of ACE (ACE 1), postgraduate education, through Housing/Land Development, overview of Africa Centres of regional specialisation and Education (STEM teaching), Excellence Development Impact participation. Higher Education Management, (ACE Impact) as well as sector Mining, Forestry Management, prioritisation, thematic areas and Based on the lessons learned M i g r a t i o n a n d S e c u r i t y, the selection process for ACE under ACE I and II, ACE III aims Information & Communication Impact (ACE 3). to work better across sectors, Te c h n o l o g y , A r t i f i c i a l p r o m o t e m o r e i n d u s t r y I n t e l l i g e n c e / M a c h i n e The meeting, which was collaboration, simplify flow of Learning/Data Analytics, declared open by the Senegalese funds and support more policy Q u a n t i t a t i v e E c o n o m i c s , Minister of Higher Education, harmonisation initiatives in Environment/Climate and Professor Mary Teuw Niane, was higher education across sub- environmental safeguards. co-chaired by the ECOWAS Saharan Africa. Commissioner for Education, Sciences and Culture, Professor The proposed thematic areas for

Cross section of participants at the event

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Fountain University Graduates 287 at 7th Convocation

The Minister appreciated institutions that ensured peace reigned in their respective domains as according to him, “Education and indeed other facets of our national life can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and harmony”.

In his Convocation address titled “Moving forward slow and steady winning the race”, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullateef Usman L-R: Chancellor, Shk. Ahmad Lemu, Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, informed the gathering that the Ra’uf Aregbesola, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede and rep. of the Executive Secretary, NUC, Mal. Ibrahim Iro Dan’iya University had been growing from strength to strength as it had The Minister of Education, development and advancement. made giant strides in academic Malam Adamu Adamu activities. Some of the areas he charged universities to fast-track In his good will message said included the attainment of t h e p a c e o f k n o w l e d g e delivered at the 10th year full accreditation status for all its generation to meet national anniversary and 7th convocation programmes that were duly needs and address several ceremony of Fountain University, visited by the NUC and other practical national problems that O s o g b o , t h e M i n i s t e r relevant professional bodies; currently confront the nation. congratulated the graduating approval by the Council for students for being found worthy additional programmes to take The minister was represented by both in character and learning to off next academic session as well the Deputy Executve Secretary, be awarded with the various as its visibility in internet. He said Administration, Mal. Ibrahim I. degrees, certificates and diplomas that Student enrolment had Dan’iya. He said this while of the university. The Minister increased from 195 at inception delivering his address at informed the graduates that they to about 315 in January 2017 and Fountain University’s 7th had been equipped with the basic by the end of 2018 the student Convocation Ceremony held tools to assist them navigate enrolment was expected to grow last Saturday at Osogbo. through the stormy waters of life. above 400.

The minister said it was He assured them that though the On infrastructural development, imperative and necessary in credentials they had been given Professor Usman noted that the view of the fact that considering may not immediately result in University had been moving that universities were the engine paid employment, the vast forward slowly and steadily with for development. He said the entrepreneurial and other life- the donation of facilities by some present administration had supporting skills which had good spirited individuals. Some continued to lay emphasis on formed part of their education in of the projects included S. O education considering its the university will not only equip Babalola Senate Building, multi important role as the bedrock for them to be self-employed but also million naira masjid, a forty bed a n y f o r m o f n a t i o n a l employers of labour.

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current sets of graduands development of the University recorded the highest number of with the donation of several First Class and Second Class facilities. Upper Divisions since its establishment. He gave a further Professor Oloyede stated that his break down of the graduands to appointment as the Registrar of include 12 First Class, 78 Second J A M B n e c e s s i t a t e d h i s Class (Upper Division), 76 resignation as Chairman of Second Class (Lower Division), Council of the university, he and 11 third class. however expressed optimism that his successor would enhance the According to him, the natural p h y s i c a l a n d a c a d e m i c climate in Osun State had been development of the university. very friendly, as such, the university made use of the In his goodwill message the Mal. Ibrahim Iro Dan’iya opportunity to establish Teaching Executive Secretary, National Deputy Executive Secretary II, NUC and Research Farm in addition to Universities Commission space luxury hostel, six units of (NUC), Professor Abubakar two bedroom flat and a block of Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL said four class rooms among others. he was optimistic that the graduands would apply the The Acting Vice Chancellor knowledge they acquired to stated that in keeping faith with become productive citizens of the its mandate of rewarding country and create jobs for academic excellence, the themselves rather than seeking pioneer Master of Science for white-collar jobs which were Degree was conferred on four becoming competitively difficult students having met all the to find. requirements and conditions for the award of Master of Science Professor Rasheed said that with (M.Sc.) degree in Biological the increase in the demand for the Sciences and Chemical Sciences establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria, which of Fountain University, Osogbo Acting Vice-Chancellor, and in accordance with Prof. Abdullateef Usman currently stands at 74, the international best practices. the establishment of Center for survival of each private Herbal Research. This, he said, University obviously depended Similarly, two hundred and enabled their graduates to on the quality of its products as eighty-three students were also improve their skills in simple well as its ability to generate or conferred with the Bachelor of agricultural practices capable of key into cutting edge ideas that Science (B.Sc.) degree from enhancing self-engagement. promote academic excellence. various departments. This was made up of one hundred and In his speech the outgoing Pro- The NUC Scribe informed the seventy seven (177) from the Chancellor and Chairman of gathering that as part of the College of Management and Council, Professor Is-haq NUC’s efforts towards re- Social Sciences and one hundred Oloyede recalled that he accepted positioning the Nigerian and six (106) from the College of to be Chairman of Council of University System (NUS) for Natural and Applied Sciences. Fountain University, Osogbo in optimum performance and global 2015. He appreciated the c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s , t h e He disclosed that the best prominent individuals as well as Commission had within the last graduating student had a total the Parents Forum for their two years, initiated a number of CGPA of 4.96. adding that the immense contribution to the reforms. These include; the

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Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano and former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega, among others as members.

The Committee, he said was charged with the responsibility of offering strategic guidance to NUC in the implementation of its flagship projects such as Academic procession curriculum review, ranking of Universities, data for educational streamlining of Programme of part- time Programmes and the planning , administration and Accreditation and Resource resumption of the Nigerian p o l i c y d e v e l o p m e n t , Ve r i f i c a t i o n f o r n e w University System Annual development of policy briefs on Programmes to be conducted at Review Meetings (USARM) research policy, ICT policy, specific periods annually for amongst others. ODL/OER policy, Post Graduate operational cohesion in the training, internationalization system; Accreditation of The Executive Secretary said that among others. programmes on programme the Commission, under his basis as against discipline for a l e a d e r s h i p , h a d r e c e n t l y He urged stakeholders to more in depth assessment; constituted a strategic advisory articulate their views and Institutional Accreditation, committee comprising of very contributions to the realization of which was on the process was senior credible academics under the projects, whenever a call was expected to be a precursor to the the chairmanship of a former made for memorandum by the national ranking of Nigerian Executive Secretary of the Committee. U n i v e r s i t i e s ; T h e Commission, Professor Peter commencement of accreditation Okebukola, with former Vice- Professor Rasheed re-assured

Commissioning of the Parents’ Forum Building, donated by the parents

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Prof. Usman with the best graduating student Student procession Abdulmumin Rahmah Ibrahim with a CGPA of 4.96 members of the university becoming difficult for people to impunity had taken roots, community of the Commissions engage in any honest and massive looting of public commitment to provide the legitimate business in the country. resources and wholesale graft required technical support and was the order of the day. Officers guidance to help Nigerian According to him “At a point in entrusted with the common universities attain global the history of this country it was wealth saw that as an opportunity competitiveness. According to getting difficult if not impossible to enrich themselves to the the him “We will continue to work to do honest and legitimate detriment of the poor and with you towards mainstreaming business within the country and impoverished masses”. He quality assurance mechanisms in with others from outside the assured the country that the anti your academic and other country. Corruption has so graft agency would continue to operations with a view to raising permeated the nation, it looked strive to ensure that corruption your international profile” like there were no honest and was eradicated. descent individuals. Within the In his convocation lecture titled, the public service a culture of “The damaging effects of corruption in a g rowing economy”, the Acting Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Mustafa Magu, emphasised the role of religion in the fight against corruption. According to him “ I am a passionate believer in the role that religion and culture could play in the fight against corruption”.

H e o b s e r v e d t h a t t h e establishment of the EFCC at the time it was created was most essential as it was almost Cross section of graduands

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Gallery:

L-R: Prof. Rasheed, Dr. Obasanjo and Prof. Okebukola,at the Prof. Rasheed, HRH Igwe, Amb.(Dr.) Chikezie Agubuzu VC’s office and Dr. Obasanjo

Profs. Rasheed and Uba Adamu L-R: Prof. Rasheed, Prochancellor, UniLag, Wale Babalakin; Dr. Obasanjo; HRH Igwe, Amb.(Dr.) Chikezie Agubuzu and Vice-Chancellor, FU Dutse, Fatima Batul

Prof. Adamu Issuing a document to Dr. Obasanjo Prof. Rasheed and Dr. Obasanjo

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Gallery:

L-R: Profs. Okebukola, Rasheed, Adamu and Oloyede behind Prof. Adamu and HRH Igwe, Amb.(Dr.) Chikezie Agubuzu discussing while Prof. Rasheed watches

Deputy Gov. Ogun State, Her Excellency Yetunde Onanuga, Governor Dickson and Mrs. Obasanjo congratulating the HRH Igwe, Amb.(Dr.) Chikezie Agubuzu, Dr. Obasanjo, celebrant Dr. Obasanjo Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, and some dignitaries

Cross section of Visiting Professors during the convocation Best graduating student Adebayo receiving his award from the Chancellor

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L-R: Prof. Oloyede, Babalakin, HRH Igwe, Amb.(Dr.) Chikezie Agubuzu and Profs. Rasheed and Adamu

Other guests at the event

Some graduands

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Approved Open Universities and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian University System (NUS) List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria Eight universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows: 1. Distance Learning Centre, . 2. Distance Learning Institute, . 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, . 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, , Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

ADVERTORIAL ON CONFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES e-LEARNING PROGRAMME The general public is hereby informed that whereas the Commission maintains its stand that online degrees are not accepted in Nigeria at the moment, this does not include the approved Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme run within the shores of Nigeria. The Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme is a legitimate and well thought out pilot e- learning initiative. It is a Public Private Partnership between the National Universities Commission (NUC), Park Associates E-Learning Group, and four federal universities. Its goal is to provide new opportunities for students to access university education in Nigeria. The four Participating Universities are: i. ; ii. National Open University of Nigeria; iii. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; and iv. University of Maiduguri.

Students enrolled in the Programme can select any of the following undergraduate degree programmes: Economics, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and Marketing for which they have requisite qualifications. The Programme for now is only available for candidates who wish to obtain BSc Degree in Economics.

The Commission wishes to use this medium to allay all fears and doubts concerning the legitimacy or NUC endorsement of the Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme. This is one of the avenues that the National Universities Commission is exploring to increase access to university education without compromising quality. Students in the Programme are therefore advised to continue to pursue their studies without fear and prospective applicants are encouraged to enrol. Concerned parents, guardians, students and the general public may contact the Commission for further clarification on the Programme under reference.

Signed Ibrahim Usman Yakasai Director, Corporate Communications www.nuc.edu.ng

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IMPLEMENTING STEPS FOR NEW MEDICAL SCHOOLS, ACCREDITATION ISSUES AND THE NEW MINIMUM BENCHMARK (2015) FOR THE MBBS/BDS PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMMES Following several Stakeholders' meetings in the last two years and as a prelude to the formal release of the New Minimum Academic Benchmark (2015), proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools in Nigeria (both current and prospective) are requested to note the following implementing steps including relevant adjustments relating to accreditation of Medical/Dental Schools.

1. From 1st September 2015, both current and prospective proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools should: a. Write a letter to the Executive Secretary stating their intent and provide relevant information as available. b. On receipt, (if NUC has no obvious reasons to disqualify the application), they would be sent a copy of the BMAS for MBBS/BDS and advised firmly to ensure that they are strictly complied with. c. The setting up of medical schools is not an emergency exercise. To this end, prospective proprietors must own and have in place (prior to a request for a Resource Verification), a fully functional and well run tertiary type hospital. In the circumstance of the above not being in place, consideration for an affiliation with a tertiary government-owned institution may be given only when the said university owns a medical institution fully functional with a minimum of 150 beds and a rural health medical unit. (See Appendix 4 of the BMAS). d. A Pre-clinical Accreditation would be expected to take place within two years of a positive Resource Verification. Students can only sit for the second MBBS professional examination (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry) when they have a successful preclinical accreditation. The preclinical accreditation would, amongst others, concentrate largely on the Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology and to a lesser extent, Community Health. All evaluated departments must have the minimum requirements in terms of academic staff, non academic staff and laboratory facilities. (See Appendix 3 of the BMAS) e. The Commission has now approved a Clinical Accreditation expected to take place within twelve months of a successful preclinical accreditation. Subsequent to that, a reaccreditation exercise will take place every five years.

2. With respect to established medical schools, (and irrespective of their accreditation status), it should be noted that only institutions that (by the deadline of March 20th, 2016) have requested and obtained formal approval from the National Universities Commission for a re-evaluation based on the following considerations would be allowed to admit students into the MBBS/BDS programmes from the 2016/2017 academic year: a. All Medical and Dental schools must have an approved, and appropriately utilized, Clinical Skills/Simulation centre. b. Ensure strict adherence to the proper use of the course system for all approved programmes in

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

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

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

5. Interested stakeholders are invited to send comments/suggestions on the above to: The Executive Secretary, NUC, [email protected] and copy to [email protected] MANAGEMENT www.nuc.edu.ng

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. State University of Science and Technology, the need to streamline the operations of Part Time Enugu State Tand Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities, 9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, had through a publication in the print media, including the Port Harcourt Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into parttime 11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, Ogbomoso the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part- 12. , Ojo, Lagos State Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to 13. , Amasoma, Bayelsa State enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the 14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit 15. , Abakaliki, Eboyi State and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to 16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, 17. , Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. , Osun State were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and 19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013. C. Private Universities: 1. , Abeokuta, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. , Imota, Lagos State 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State universities indicated that they would run Part-Time 5. , Owo, Ondo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. , Umunya, Anambra State A. Federal Universities 8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, 1. Federal University of Technology, Ondo, Ondo State 2. University of Benin, Benin 3. , Calabar 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 4. University of Lagos TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH 5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka PROGRAMMES. 6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded 7. University of Uyo, Uyo their completed documents, based on the approved format. 8. University of Abuja, Abuja Following the analysis of the submissions by the 9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied 10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time 11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian 12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. 14. , Jos Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The B. State Universities universities are: 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State A. Federal Universities 2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State 1. University of Lagos 3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2. University of Port Harcourt 4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo 3. University of Calabar State 4. University of Benin 5. University, Owerri, Imo State 5. University of Abuja 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun 6. University of Uyo State 7. University of Jos 7. of Science and Technology, 8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife Port Harcourt 9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

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10. Federal University of Agriculture, GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH Abeokuta PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich 13. Bayero University, Kano programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently B. State Universities operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with 1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti the guidelines on programme by programme basis. State 2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time Cross River State programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 3. , Owerri, Imo State NUC on programme by programme basis. 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to Ogun State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo programmes: State 7. Enugu State University of Science & 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Technology, Enugu State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards Ijagun, Ogun State (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 9. Rivers State University of Science & 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Port Harcourt approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi university, must have earned full accreditation and must be State run within approved campuses; 11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa 20% of total students’ population in the programme; State 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must 13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – equivalent; Akoko, Ondo State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, State Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nasarawa State. Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material C. Private Universities resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State i.e. on the main campus of the university; 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme; 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied Edo State the Resource Verification Requirements. 7. Wesley University of Science and 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be Technology, Ondo, Ondo State subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of 8. Fountain University, Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Dr. Gidado Kumo apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Director, Academic Planning any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich For: Executive Secretary Programmes. Signed Management

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Federal University of Tech- Federal University, Lafia, 1 University of 1948 1981 29 2011 Ibadan, Ibadan 15 nology, Akure Nasarawa State Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Kashere, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 16 1981 30 2011 1960 Technology, Yola Gombe State Obafemi Awolowo Federal University of Federal University, Wukari, 3 University, 1962 17 1982 31 2011 Ile-Ife Technology, Minna Taraba State Nigerian Defence Academy, 1985 32 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 18 Kaduna Katsina State Federal University, Dutse, 1988 33 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 34 2011 6 University of Benin, Benin City 1970 20 University, Bauchi Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 21 University of Agriculture, 1988 35 2011 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Makurdi Ekiti State Federal University of Federal University, Otuoke, 8 1975 22 1988 36 2011 University of Calabar, Calabar Agriculture, Abeokuta Bayelsa 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, 9 , Ilorin 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 Wudil, Kano State 2012 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Birnin- 24 1992 38 2013 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 Awka Kebbi, Kebbi University of Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University 39 Federal University, Gusau, 11 25 1992 2013 Maiduguri 1975 of Agriculture, Umudike Zamfara Federal University, Gashua, 12 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1975 26 National Open University of 2002 40 2013 Sokoto Nigeria, Lagos Yobe University of Port-Harcourt, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum 13 1975 27 2007 Port-Harcourt Resources, Effurun 14 Federal University of Tech- 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 nology, Owerri 1980 Kogi State

STATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science Ebonyi State University, 1 1979 17 2000 33 , & Technology, Port Harcourt Abakaliki Sokoto 2009 Nasarawa State University, 2 Ambrose Alli University, 1980 18 2002 Akwa Ibom State University, Ekpoma Keffi 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Abia State University, 19 , 3 1981 2002 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 Uturu Mubi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Enugu State University of , 4 20 2004 , Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Gombe 36 Gadau 2011 Olabisi Onabanjo University, , 5 1982 21 2004 Maitama Sule University, Ago-Iwoye Kaduna 37 2012 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Cross River University of Kano 6 1982 22 2004 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Technology, Calabar 38 The Technical University, 2012 Lagos State University, , Ibadan. 7 23 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Bokkos 2005 , 39 2013 Ladoke Akintola University of Ondo State University of Kafin Hausa 8 1990 24 2008 Technology, Ogbomoso Technology, Okiti Pupa. Ondo State University of 2015 Imo State University, Ibrahim Babangida University, 40 9 1992 25 2005 Medical Sciences Owerri Lapai, Niger State Benue State University, Tai Solarin University of 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 10 1992 26 2005 Makurdi Education, Ijagun Eastern Palm University, Delta State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 42 11 1992 27 2006 Ogboko 2016 Abraka University, Katsina University of Africa, Adekunle Ajasin University, 43 12 1999 Toru-Orua 2016 Akungba - Akoko 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 , Kebbi State University of 44 2016 13 1999 29 2006 Anyigba Science and Technology, Aliero Niger-Delta University, Osun State University, Moshood Abiola University of 14 30 45 2017 Yenagoa 2000 Osogbo 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Odumegwu Ojukwu University , Gombe State University of Science 2000 2008 46 2017 15 Uli 31 Jalingo and Technology, Kumo Kano University of Science , 2000 2009 16 & Technology, Wudil 32 Ilorin

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. Obong University, Obong , 1 , Ilishan 1999 26 2007 51 2015 Remo Ntak Owode, Ogun State Madonna University, , 2 1999 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 52 2015 Okija Mowe, Ogun State Igbinedion University, Tansian University, Umunya, Hallmark University, 3 1999 28 2007 2015 Okada Anambra State 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Kings University, Ode Omu, , Iwo 2001 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 2015 4 54 Osun State , Ota Wesley University of Science 2007 55 Michael and Cecilia Ibru 5 2002 30 & Technology, Ondo Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015 Pan-Atlantic University, , , 6 2002 31 2007 56 2015 Lagos Oghara, Delta State Ogun State The Achievers University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 32 2007 , Ikot 7 Benin City Owo 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, American University of 33 African University of Science 8 Nigeria, Yola 2003 & Technology, Abuja 2007 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Redeemers University, Ede, Afe Babalola University, Edwin Clark University, 9 2005 34 2009 2015 Osun State Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State Ajayi Crowther University, Godfrey Okoye University, , 10 2005 35 2009 60 2015 Oyo Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Umudi, Imo State Al-Hikmah University, Nile University of Nigeria, Anchor University, Ayobo, 36 2009 61 2016 11 Ilorin 2005 Abuja Lagos State Arthur Jarvis University, , Amorji- 37 , 62 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2016 12 2005 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Nke, Enugu Clifford University, Owerrinta, 63 Abia State 2016 13 Bingham University, Auta- 2005 38 , Awka, 2009 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Anambra State , Enugu, 64 Enugu State 2016 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 39 , Obeama- Asa, Rivers State 2009 Crown Hill University, 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 , , 15 Enugu 2005 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Dominican University, 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Bells University of Tech, Adeleke University, Ede, 16 2005 41 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Ota, Ogun State Osun State 2011 67 Oyo State 2016 Lead City University, Ibadan, 68 Legacy University, Okija, 2016 17 Oyo State 2005 42 , Abuja 2011 Anambra State , Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 18 2005 43 , Omu- 69 Delta State Igbesa, Ogun State Aran, Kwara State 2011 , Wukari Samuel Adegboyega University, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 Abia State 19 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 Crescent University, , Ilara- 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 20 2005 Ibadan, Oyo State Abeokuta 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 72 PAMO University of Medical 2017 21 , Ogume, 46 2012 Sciences, Portharcourt, River State Delta State 2005 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 47 73 22 , Mkar 2005 Uturu, Abia State 2012 Oyo State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, McPherson University, Seriki Eko University of Medical 2017 23 2006 48 2012 74 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State Southwestern University, 49 2012 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Okun Owa, Ogun State Augustine, University, 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015

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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 3. Bayero University, Kano 16. University of Benin, Benin City 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 19. University of llorin, llorin 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 20. University of Jos, Jos 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 5. Anambra State University, Uli 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 8. Delta State University, Abraka 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 12. Imo State University, Owerri 25. Kwara State University Malete 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 10. Caleb University, Lagos 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 5. Bowen University, Iwo 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 16. Madonna University Okija 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State

Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT

Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed announce to the general public, especially prospective university promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure 8. First site assessment visit for establishing private universities in Nigeria. 9. Finalisation of document 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 10. Second (final) site assessment visit establishment of the university 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 12. Approval by NUC Management 3. Collection of application forms 13. Approval by NUC Board 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 14. Approval by FEC 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of Executive Secretary, NUC SCOPU Announcer

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT List of Illegal Universities Closed Down by NUC

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo the general public, especially parents and prospective 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 42) Temple University, Abuja anywhere in Nigeria. 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Nigeria. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria Lagos. 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, any of its other campuses Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study campuses Centre. 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management its other campuses. Academic, Lagos 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko of its other campuses. Campus) 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos other campuses. 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State any of its other campuses 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. charges on subscribers. 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. Campus 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria. 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. Nigeria. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. its campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. campuses in Nigeria 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Nigeria NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. ANNOUNCER 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State 35) Open International University, Akure

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