th 0795-3089 6 May, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 18 EnoughEnough ofof StrikesStrikes — President Buhari tells University Unions resident Muhammadu enormous financial and other sector, government would not Buhari (GCFR), has related challenges facing the r e l e n t i n i t s e n v i s i o n e d Padvised university-based unions to be more sensitive in their pursuit of demand for improvement in the university system and to think out of the b o x i n o r d e r t o p r o f f e r implementable strategies that could take the education system beyond the usual funding rhetorics.

In the Visitor’s Address read by the Executive Secretary, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, President Buhari noted that since inception of his a d m i n i s t r a t i o n i n 2 0 1 5 , education had been given appreciable priority and would continue to invest substantially in education. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces He said that despite the in this edition

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determination to ensure that In his own words: “I would like to constraints and challenges in the education was revitalised in the seize this opportunity to appeal to university system and will leave country. the leadership and rank and file of no stone unturned to change the all university-based unions to be narrative”, he said. This he said was in line with government’s awareness that He applauded the effort of the education was germane to management of ABU towards gaining access to global enhancing capacity through civilization in the 21st Century Distance Learning and affiliations which was also striving with some Federal and State to be an active player. Colleges of Education as well as Polytechnics. This, he said, would President Buhari, lamented that help resolve the crises of access for despite the successes recorded in candidates who desired to the last four years of his undertake university programmes administration, Government was outside the existing university's

disturbed by the incessant strikes Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed structures and catchment. and threats of strike actions by Representative of the Visitor the various university-based He noted with pride that the more sensitive in their pursuit and unions. While explaining that University had adequately key into demands for improvement in the industrial action by way of strike the Federal Government's effort of university system. It is only when was inexorably inimical to the revitalising and developing there is peace and stability that the health and progress of any railway transportation in the nation is able to consolidate the university system, he noted that Country through its collaboration

Representative of the visitor, Prof. Rasheed (4th left) and the Governor of Mal. Nasir El-Rufa'i (4th right) and other dignitaries in a group photograph with the two honorary awardees Aliko Dangote (3rd right) and Alh. Hassan Sunmonu (6th left)

i t w a s w o r r i s o m e a n d gains and successes recorded in with Central South University, disheartening about the grievous the advancement of the cause of C h a n g s h a , C h i n a f o r t h e loss in time and learning hours higher education in the country. production of skilled manpower in such situations had brought to Government is fully aware of the the railway sector. The graduands the nation.

Page 2 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 6th May, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 18 of the 3+2 programmes, he He further stressed that they 81 had first class; 2,043 second recalled, would be more amply s h o u l d r e m e m b e r t h e class upper division; 6,885 second e q u i p p e d w i t h m o d e r n investments of their parents, the class lower division; 1,502 third technological skills to re- u n i v e r s i t y a n d i n d e e d class honours; 114 pass degrees as engineer the fast developing Governments at all levels to their well as 178 unclassified degrees railway sector. education, by working hard to (from Faculties of Law, Medicine, become useful not only to Pharmaceutical Sciences and The Visitor also commended the themselves, but their parents, Veterinary Medicine). University for the Conferment of communities and the nation at Honorary Doctorate Degrees on large. According to Professor Garba, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, they all represented fine young Africa's foremost businessman Addressing the Congregation, men and women, and even older and Alhaji Comrade Hassan the Vice-Chancellor, Professor ones that have done well to earn Adebayo Sunmonu, OON, Ibrahim Garba, disclosed that a their degrees and diplomas in Africa's foremost trade unionist. total of 15,787 were graduating diverse fields of knowledge in He described the awards as well from the University in the various disciplines.

R-L: The Chancellor, HE, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, Obi of Onitsha; Representative of the Visitor, Prof. Rasheed; Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba and the Pro-chancellor, Adamu Fika at the convocation lecture, behind the Pro-chancellor is the DCC, NUC, Ibrahim Usman Yakasai deserved and in recognition of 2017/2018 academic session. their numerous contributions to He congratulated the graduands, the development of humanity. Giving a breakdown of degrees on behalf of the Governing obtained, the Vice Chancellor Council, the Senate, Management, The President charged the highlighted that 4,984 were in S t a ff a n d S t u d e n t s o f t h e graduating students to be good Higher Degrees comprising (359 University for their Academic ambassadors of the prestigious Ph.D; 15 Mphil; 3380 Masters). L a u r e l s a n d w i s h e d t h e m University by deploying the For the Diploma category, it has successes in their future careers. knowledge and skills they 5 5 M B A - D L a n d 1 , 1 7 5 acquired for national growth and Postgraduate Diplomas. Responding on behalf of the development. honorary awardees, the Chairman The first degree category has of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, 10,803 garduands; out of which

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote in his Dangote called on the Federal funding challenges facing the acceptance speech, said ABU G o v e r n m e n t t o c o n s i d e r university system. was an institution famed for its allocating special funds to incredibly thorough academic traditions, quality of faculty and the enriching experiences of life within its walls.

“Today this University has lived up to its billing as a melting pot for ideologies by honouring a r e n o w n e d s o c i a l i s t a n d champion of employees' rights, Alhaji Hassan Sunmonu and myself for being a leading capitalist and investor in Representative of the Visitor, Prof. Rasheed, flanked by the Chancellor, HE, e m p l o y m e n t g e n e r a t i n g Nnaemeka Achebe (right) and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba (left) at the entrance of site 2 of the ABU campus enterprises. This profound honour clearly reflects a universities to enable them He acknowledged that the Federal thoughtful mix of both unique improve on research and upgrade Government alone could not endeavours, which is also indeed their infrastructure. Such shoulder the entire burden of

Representative of the Visitor, Prof. Rasheed, cutting the tape to open one of the hostel blocks built by the Dangote Foundation a good connection for national intervention, he said, was funding tertiary education due to development,” he said. imperative, given the perennial competing needs of other sectors requiring priority attention. This,

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according to him, remained He recalled that some years ago, areas where Public Private as Chairman of the National Partnership (PPP) could bridge Committee on Job Creation, the the gap.

R-L: Representative of the Visitor Prof. Rasheed; Governor, Kaduna State, Mal. Nasir El-Rufa'i and the Chancellor, HE, Alfred Achebe in a Recession after the convocation

The business mogul, opined that the private sector must go beyond the payment of 2% Education levy and be ready to join hands with the State and Federal Government to expand funding for tertiary education in Nigeria.

The Chairman, Dangote Group, noted that he was passionate about two things namely- education and entrepreneurship, stressing his belief in the fact that they both go hand in hand.

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Quarter Guard for the Visitor Prof. Rasheed (right) and VC Prof. Garba at ABU site II

Profs. Rasheed and Garba middle is DCC Ibrahim U. Yakasai Prof. Rasheed and Chairman of Dangote Foundation, Alh. Aliko Dangote

Prof. Garba introducing his Management staff to the representative of the Visitor, Prof. Rasheed

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L-R: Profs. Garba, Rasheed, Fika, Alh. Dangote and Alh. Sunmonu

Prof. Rasheed (left) presenting plaque to the convocation lecturer Fika presenting a plaque to the convocation lecture chairman Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede Prof. Rasheed (right)

L-R: Prof. Rasheed, Mal. Adamu Fika, Alh. Aliko Dangote, Mr. Hassan Sunmonu, HE Alfred Achebe and Prof. Garba

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Nigerian Folklore Society Holds Annual Congress The Nigerian Folklore Society strengthened the relationship of and use of folklore materials of the (NFS) held its 5th annual both bodies. The Commission has nation’s culture. congress and 14th Nigeria n o w s t r e a m l i n e d t h e Folklore Society Conference at accreditations and resource He said that the Minister of the Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium, v e r i fi c a t i o n e x e r c i s e f o r Information and Culture in an N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s effectiveness. NUC has added address at the 4th French and Commission (NUC) Abuja. The fourteen (14) disciplines to the Japanese Embassies Animated Theme of the Conference was curriculum with more emphasis Film Festival held at Abuja in

L-R: Chairman, Nigerian Folklore Society, Prof. Tukur Sa’ad; DESO, Mr. Chris Maiyaki; DG, National Council for Art and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe; Member, NFS, Prof. Afom Ebeogu; Member, NFS, Prof. Segun Adekoya and Prof. Nkem Okoh

“Resilience and Dynamism in on entrepreneurship. The November 2018 stated that “with Folklore in the 21st Century.” B e n c h m a r k f o r m i n i m u m the inclusion of Nigerian Content Academic standard (BMAS) in the animation film festival, it The Executive Secretary of NUC document had been shared out to will create adequate employment Professor Abubakar Adamu relevant bodies for ideas and and contribute to the growth and Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, was input. The Commission had also development of the nation’s represented by the Director been involved in partnership with e c o n o m y. ” H e a d d e d t h a t Executive Secretary’s office Mr. the NFS. The Executive Secretary “animation industry has a great C h r i s t o p h e r M a i y a k i . underscored the importance of role to play in shaping the minds of Welcoming members of the folklore in the developement of our children and instilling in them Nigeria Folklore Society to any society. He concluded his our diverse cultural heritage.” NUC, he highlighted NUC’s speech by wishing the folklore achievements since inception. society a successful conference. Dr. Usman however thanked the He said that through NUC the Chief host, Prof. Rasheed the c o u n t r y n o w h a s m o r e In his address, the President of the Executive Secretary of NUC who universities adding that the Dr. Bukar Usman declared that in his present capacity decided to commission has now come up the time was ripe for NUC and our re-enact the courtesies he extended with the first ever directory of the tertiary institutions to give to the NFS during his tenure as the names of professors in Nigerian serious and urgent attention to Vi c e C h a n c e l l o r, B a y e r o Universities. developing a curricular of study University, Kano (BUK). He said, t o p r o d u c e t h e r e q u i r e d t h a t t h e c r e d i t o f t o d a y ’s He said that NUC had build a professionals who would get conference must be given to him bridge between the academia and Nigeria to realize its potentials and BUK housed the NFS national captains of industry and it had through documentation, curation

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Secretariat and instituted the progammes while tweaking, infiltration of western values and s t u d y o f f o l k l o r e a t t h e modifying and adopting them for dire consequences on youths; university. contemporary relevance and grooming Nigerian youths by generational reliability. Hence, deepening their interests and Delivering the keynote address, events such as storytelling, O t u n b a S e g u n R u n s e w e , moonlight games, dramatization Director-General, National of proverbs and choral music Council for Arts and Culture rendition feature as competitive ( N C A C ) s a i d t h a t events at the annual National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST).

He reiterated the importance of this kind of events are often specifically targeted at children and youth participants hence answering the requisite skills, values and cultural ethos to the next generation. Prof. Tukur Sa’ad Chairman of the 5th annual congress and 14th Nigeria Folklore Society conference The Director General, stressed knowledge in the cultures and that to sustain the continuous traditions; promoting friendship improvement on the resilience and intercultural ties among Dr. Bukar Usman and dynamism of folklore, the Nigerian youths and inculcating President Nigeria Folklore Society council initiated the national wholesome morals and norms to culture quiz competition for this very significant and crucial ‘development’, ‘preservation’ s econdary s chools of the segment of our national fibre. and ‘promotion’ of knowledge federation. was made possible through our culture which was dynamic, He said that a collection of hence the need to retain and cultural expressions ranging from preserve its d e x t e r i t y a t o r i g i n a l i n d i g e n o u s c o n t e n t i n l a n g u a g e s , every phase of understanding of societal growth social innuendos, a n d identification of development crafts associated while adopting with Nigerian contemporary c r e a t i v i t y , f o r m s o f k n o w l e d g e o f presentation tourism sites of (Promotion) the nation, etc Mr. Chris Maiyaki for continuing were all tested and Representative of ES, NUC relevance. keenly contested Otunba O. Runsewe in an atmosphere He noted that a people’s folklore According to DG, NCAC of cross cultural never dies but transformed by the O t u n b a socialization. prevalent mass media/technology Runsewe, the NCAC has for some social functions, value consistently meshed diverse Otunba Runsewe said that the and skill impartation aimed at forms of Nigeria traditional objectives of the programme society’s wellness and citizens f o l k l o r e i n t o i t s v a r i o u s i n c l u d e ; m i n i m i z i n g t h e

Page 9 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 6th May, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 18 m a t e r i a l a n d s p i r i t u a l of Nigeria to the world in return Present at the conference are; the empowerment. for legitimate tourist expenditure Chairman of the 14th Nigerian in Nigeria and the consequent Folklore Society Conference, The Director General said that e m p o w e r m e n t o f a r t i s t s , Professor Tukur Saad; Secretary, NCAC redesigned the various programmes and activities of the council with an eyes on global patronage of our cultural expressions as our dynamic response to globalization.

He acknowledge the fact that NCAC was expanding the frontiers and platforms for international discourse patronage and consumption of Nigeria Folkloric expression.

Cross section of participants He said that the impetus that propels our agenda was to craftsmen and the entire cultural Prof. Sani A. Aliyu; Public expatiate the economics of industry. Relation Officer, Prof. A. Babajo; pleasure, joy and lifestyle to Vice President, Prof. Asabe Kabir; mean the peoples art, their “The future of folklore cannot be Treasurer, A Y Bichi; others creativity, their craft, their navigated without an investment includes; Prof. Segun Adekoya; architecture, their fashion, their in animation. NCAC has a history Prof. Afom Ebeogu and Prof. culture, their cuisines, dances and of meaningful and fruitful Nkem Okoh. every form of expression as

Other participants commercial items to be marked collaborations with individuals of for revenue generation. proven professional integrity. Our From NUC; Deputy Director doors are still open as evidence of Information, Mallam Haruna Mr. Runsewe pointed out that our resilience in rebranding Lawal Ajo. NCAC’s driving impulse was to Nigeria using folklore.” He network the folkloric expressions concluded.

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Obong University Holds 3rd Combined Convocation ––Graduates 298, 3 rst class

Obong University, Ogong Nkat, in to help produce a has showed commitment to Akwa Ibom State held its third vaccine for Malovia. The excellence. c o m b i n e d c o n v o c a t i o n research was worthy of mention He further reiterated that teaching, ceremony for three graduating being an advanced research research and social responsibility sets (2015-2018) with a total of facility and one of only two such were the core value of academic 298 out of which three got first facilities operated by the British and administrative activities, class. Council in Africa, he said. pointing out that the university has some collaborations with other institutions in Nigeria, Canada and In his speech, the Chancellor, the United States of America. Barrister Peter S. Egure, OON, mni, expressed appreciation to the university management in making the dream of nurturing young men and women who would make the difference in the country's journey to greater heights.

The Chancellor appreciated and Prof. Udoudo M. Ekanemesang payed tribute to those who Vice Chancellor, Obong University l a b o u r e d t o m a k e O b o n g T h e C h a i r m a n B o a r d o f Trustees, Prof. Moses Akpanudo said that the university was Arch. (Obong) Victor Bassey Attah, making its mark and the dream Fmr. Governor, Akwa Ibom State of Obong University was The Chancellor charged the gradually becoming a reality. graduands to uphold the love of Christ and humanity as what has He urged the graduands to be been instilled in them from the good ambassadors of the institution founded on the principle university as other graduands of emulating Christ. He also were already leaving footprints thanked parents and guardian for in their chosen disciplines. Prof. the faith invested in Obong Akpanudu was happy to inform University. The supreme council the gathering that a graduand of Mr. B.C Odum of chiefs in Akwa Ibom, His Representative of the Executive Secretary the university named Mr. excellency, Deacon Emmanuel Blessed Ekoketim was working University a reality. He said even Udom was particularly recognised at the Medical Research Council though their projections and f o r h i s s h o w o f l o v e a n d estimate have not been met, but

Page 11 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 6th May, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 18 c o m m i t m e n t t o O b o n g encouraged and sustained the had been well groomed , well University. exponential growth of Obong trained and equipped to provide University. solutions to the challenges in the Barrister Peter recognized the society. He charged them to also noble role played by the On accreditation status the imbibe the spirit of Godliness and N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s University had tremendous also be job providers not seekers , Commission with particular a c h i e v e m e n t . O n s t a f f the Vice Chancellor also advised r e f e r e n c e t o E x e c u t i v e development Professor Udoudo the graduants to be selfless to Secretary, Professor Rasheed said, training of quality staff has humanity and defend their A b u b a k a r , m n i f o r h i s been paramount as about six (6) integrity. commitment for the attainment academic staff have earned their of Quality assurance in the PhDs and several non academic Professor Udoudu appreciated the university system. staff have earned Bachelor and good people of the community and Masters degree. traditional rulers. He also thanked

Principal Officers of Obong University

In his address, the Vice Speaking on achievements, the the traditional rulers supreme Chancellor, Professor Udoudo Vi c e C h a n c e l l o r s a i d t h e council of chiefs and those who Moses Ekanemesang expressed University had maintained stable have been of great support to the delight that the University which academic calendar though there institutions. commenced decades ago has has been some set backs, which impressively and peacefully includes: Lack of computers, In his speech the Executive developed leaps and bounds. access roads, perimeter fence, Secretary, National Universities street light and infrastructure. Commission, Professor Rasheed He recognised the efforts of the Abubakar, MFR, mni, FNAL ably Proprietors who despite the He enjoined the graduants to be r e p r e s e n t e d b y D i r e c t o r, present unfavourable economic worthy ambassadors of Obong Directorate of Inspection and situation had continued to University, reiterating that they Monitoring Mr. Odum Boniface,

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congratulated graduands and the responsibility. of waiting for white collar jobs that honorary awardees having been has become highly competitive. recognized by the University for He commended the efforts of the their various contributions to the University on the resilient shown He also admonished them to hold advancement of society noting even though the University faced the ideals of the University very that these would spur them to do some set backs occasioned by dearly contributing positively to more, serious security challenges which t h e g o o d n a m e a n d b r a n d led to the abduction of staff and development. The NUC scribe congratulated students due to the activities of

Cross section of graduands the Chancellor of the University militants and cultists in the past. The convocation also witnessed who was installed during the the award of Honourary degrees to convocation, saying NUC The Executive Secretary charged his excellency, Arch. (Obong) community wished him well and the graduands to apply the Victor Bassey Attah, former prayed that the almighty God to knowledge acquired to become Executive Governor, Akwa Ibom granting him a well deserved useful citizens of Nigeria and State with the Doctor of Science in wisdom in the discharge of his create jobs for themselves instead Administration (Honoris Causa).

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Re: Recruitment of Qualified Persons to fill positions at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus Trinidad and Tobago

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has received, through the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, a University of West Indies (UWI) circular, requesting for qualified persons to fill the positions of Director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, in the Seismic Research Centre of the St. Augustine Campus of the University.

The University of West Indies (UWI) is a well-established Independent university that serves 17 countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. It is the oldest, fully regional institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth Caribbean. The UWI began at the Mona Campus, Jamaica, in 1948 as a College of the University of London; and in 1962 achieved full university status.

The St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago was established in 1961 and in 1963 a third Campus was established at Cave Hill in Barbados. In 2008 the University established a fourth Campus-The Open Campus- to better manage and expand multi-mode delivery of its programmes.

The eight faculties of the UWI offer a wide range of Undergraduate,, Master's and Doctoral programmes in Engineering, Food and Agriculture, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Sport. Several of these programmes are delivered through the distance mode.

N.B Interested Universities' personnel should visit online and download the application form from the University's website www.uwi.edu or www.sta.uwi.edu for more on how to complete the form.

Furthermore, the completed applications should be forwarded to the undersigned with soft copies via e-mail to [email protected] and the website http://foreign.gov.tt//hcabuja on or before 28th April, 2019 for processing and onward transmission.

High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago No. 7 Casablanca Street, Off Aminu Kano Crescent Off Parakou Crescent Wuse 11, Abuja, F.C.T Nigeria

Phone: (234)-703-150-4050 and (234)-803-960-7775 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://foreign.gov.tt//hcabuja

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES (IJES) A JOURNAL OF CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES , FCT Contact Address: Centre of Entrepreneurship Studies, University of Abuja, PMB 117, Abuja Website: www.uniabuja.edu.ng, Email: [email protected] ISSN: 2579-0684 (Print) ISSN: 2579-0692 (Online)

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. Enugu 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, 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, Owerri Ondo, Ondo State 2. University of Benin, Benin 3. , Calabar 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 4. 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. , 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. , 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. , 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. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State NUC on programme by programme basis. 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to Ogun State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo programmes: State 7. Enugu State University of Science & 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Technology, Enugu State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards Ijagun, Ogun State (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 9. Rivers State University of Science & 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Port Harcourt approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi university, must have earned full accreditation and must be State run within approved campuses; 11. 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. , Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. 9. , Ogun State The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Director, Academic Standards Programmes. Signed For: Executive Secretary Management

Page 18 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 6th May, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 18 LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Wukari, 1 , Ibadan 1948 16 1981 31 2011 Technology, Yola Taraba State Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 , Nsukka 17 1982 32 2011 1960 Technology, Minna Katsina State Obafemi Awolowo Nigerian Defence Academy, Federal University, Dutse, 3 University, 1962 18 1985 33 2011 Ile-Ife Kaduna Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- 1988 34 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 35 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 20 University, Bauchi Ekiti State University of Agriculture, Federal University, Otuoke, University of Benin, Benin City 21 1988 36 2011 6 1970 Makurdi Bayelsa Federal University of The Nigeria Police Academy, 7 22 1988 37 2012 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Agriculture, Abeokuta Wudil, Kano State 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 38 Federal University, Birnin- 2013 8 University of Calabar, Calabar Kebbi, Kebbi Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Gusau, 9 , Ilorin 1975 24 1992 39 2013 Awka Zamfara Michael Okpara University Federal University, Gashua, 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 25 1992 40 2013 of Agriculture, Umudike Yobe , National Open University of Nigeria Maritine University 11 1975 26 2002 41 2018 Maiduguri Nigeria, Lagos Okerenkoko, Delta State Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Air Force Institute of 12 1975 27 2007 42 2018 Sokoto Resources, Effurun Technology, Kaduna University of Port-Harcourt, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigerian Army University, 13 1975 28 2011 43 2018 Port-Harcourt Kogi State Biu 14 Federal University of Tech- 29 Federal University, Lafia, 2011 nology, Owerri 1980 Nasarawa State Federal University of Federal University, Kashere, 15 1981 30 2011 Technology, Akure Gombe State STATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science Nasarawa State University, Ignatius Ajuru University of 1 1979 18 2002 2010 & Technology, Port Harcourt Keffi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni , , , 2 1980 19 2002 36 Ekpoma Mubi Gadau 2011 Abia State University, , 3 1981 20 2004 37 Maitama Sule University, Uturu Gombe Kano 2012 Enugu State University of , 4 21 2004 The Technical University, Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Kaduna 38 2012 Ibadan. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Cross River University of 5 1982 22 2004 , Ago-Iwoye Technology, Calabar 39 2013 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. , Kafin Hausa 6 1982 23 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Bokkos 2005 Ondo State University of 2015 40 Medical Sciences Lagos State University, 24 Ondo State University of 7 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 Ladoke Akintola University of Ibrahim Babangida University, 8 1990 25 2005 Technology, Ogbomoso Lapai, Niger State 42 Eastern Palm University, Imo State University, Tai Solarin University of Ogboko 2016 9 1992 26 2005 Owerri Education, Ijagun University of Africa, Benue State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 43 10 27 2006 Toru-Orua 2016 Makurdi 1992 University, Katsina Delta State University, 44 2016 11 Abraka 1992 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Moshood Abiola University of Adekunle Ajasin University, Kebbi State University of 45 2017 12 1999 29 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Akungba - Akoko Science and Technology, Aliero , Gombe State University of Science 2017 13 30 Osun State University, 46 Anyigba 1999 Osogbo 2006 and Technology, Kumo Niger-Delta University, Zamfara State University , 2018 14 , 2008 47 Yenagoa 2000 31 Jalingo Talata-Mafara Odumegwu Ojukwu University , Bayelsa Medical University 2019 2000 32 2009 48 15 Uli Ilorin Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Kano University of Science , 16 2000 33 & Technology, Wudil Sokoto 2009 17 Ebonyi State University, 2000 Akwa Ibom State University, Abakaliki 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010

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Year Year Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. Hallmark University, 1 , Ilishan 1999 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 2015 Remo 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Madonna University, Tansian University, Umunya, Kings University, Ode Omu, 2 1999 28 2007 2015 Okija Anambra State 54 Osun State Igbinedion University, Michael and Cecilia Ibru 3 1999 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 55 2015 Okada Uni., Owhrode, Delta State Wesley University of Science , 4 , Iwo 2001 30 2007 56 2015 & Technology, Ondo Ogun State , Ota 31 , 2007 , Ikot 5 2002 Oghara, Delta State 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 The Achievers University, Pan-Atlantic University, 2002 32 2007 Summit University, 6 Lagos Owo 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 African University of Science Edwin Clark University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 33 2007 59 2015 7 Benin City & Technology, Abuja Kiagbodo, Delta State Afe Babalola University, 8 American University of 34 2009 60 , 2015 Nigeria, Yola 2003 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Umudi, Imo State Redeemers University, Ede, Godfrey Okoye University, Anchor University, Ayobo, 9 2005 35 2009 61 2016 Osun State Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Lagos State Arthur Jarvis University, Nile University of Nigeria, 62 2016 Ajayi Crowther University, 36 2009 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 10 Oyo 2005 Abuja 63 Clifford University, Owerrinta, Al-Hikmah University, , Abia State 2016 11 37 2009 Ilorin 2005 Ipetumodu, Osun State , Enugu, 64 Enugu State 2016 12 , Amorji- 38 , Awka, 2005 Anambra State 2009 Crown Hill University, Nke, Enugu 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Bingham University, Auta- , Obeama- 13 2005 39 2009 Dominican University, Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Asa, Rivers State 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 , 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 67 Oyo State 2016 , Legacy University, Okija, 15 Adeleke University, Ede, 68 2016 Enugu 2005 41 Osun State 2011 Anambra State Bells University of Tech, Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 16 2005 42 69 Delta State Ota, Ogun State , Abuja 2011 Lead City University, Ibadan, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 43 , Omu- Abia State 17 Oyo State Aran, Kwara State 2011 Crawford University, 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 18 2005 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ibadan, Oyo State Igbesa, Ogun State 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 , Wukari , Ilara- 72 2017 19 2005 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Crescent University, Evangel University, 73 Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 20 2005 46 2012 Oyo State Abeokuta Akaeze, Ebonyi State , Ogume, Gregory University, Eko University of Medical 2017 21 2005 47 74 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Delta State Uturu, Abia State 2012 McPherson University, Seriki 75 Skyline University, Nigeria 2018 22 , Mkar 2005 48 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 Kano State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Southwestern University, 76 Greenfield University, Kasarami 2019 23 2006 49 2012 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Okun Owa, Ogun State Kaduna State Augustine, University, 77 Dominion University, 2019 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 Ibadan Oyo State , 78 Trinity University, Laloko 2019 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 51 2015 2007 Owode, Ogun State Ogun State , 79 Westland University, Iwo 26 Obong University, Obong 2007 52 2015 2019 Ntak Mowe, Ogun State Osun State

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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 16. University of Benin, Benin City 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 3. Bayero University, Kano 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 19. University of llorin, llorin 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 20. University of Jos, Jos 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 27. Federal University, Lafia 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 28. Federal University, Dutse 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 29. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 5. Anambra State University, Uli 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 8. Delta State University, Abraka 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 25. Kwara State University Malete 12. Imo State University, Owerri 26. Bauchi State University, Gadau 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 27. Yobe State University, Damaturu 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 28. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 5. Bowen University, Iwo 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 16. Madonna University Okija 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 19. Adeleke University, Ede 10. Caleb University, Lagos 20. Veritas University, Abuja 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 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State the general public, especially parents and prospective 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: Abuja. 42) Temple University, Abuja 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in anywhere in Nigeria. Nigeria. 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos. Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Education, Winneba , operating anywhere in 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses Nigeria. 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. any of its other campuses 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other Centre. campuses 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of Academic, Lagos its other campuses. 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any Campus) of its other campuses. 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT other campuses. 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna campuses. 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with any of its other campuses International Professional College of Administration, Science and 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos. 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its charges on subscribers. campuses in Nigeria. 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu Campus 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. Nigeria. 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. Nigeria. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 9) L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State. 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. Nigeria 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

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This Week’sBirthdays NAMES DATE OF BIRTH AARON KAJANG ZAMANI 6 May ADETUNJI RASHEED SOWUNMI 6 May MOSES ODIANOSEN EHIBOR 7 May JEOL OLUWASEUN ADELUSI 7 May MOSES OLAJIRE AWE 8 May TABITHA SIMEON BUNSHAK 8 May ULONNA ODOCHI INYAMA 8 May NKECHINYERE UKAMAKA ASOGWA 9 May ALECHENU JOHN ABAH 10 May ONOLUNOSEN LOUISA IBHAZE 10 May JAMILA ABDURRAHMAN DAHIRU 10 May FRANCIS SASA 10 May OLUWADAMILOLA DEBORAH OSEGHALE 11 May AKUNNA BERNADINE OSUAGWU 11 May SALAWU OKUKU MUSA 11 May DAMILOLA ADEDIPE 11 May ALIMOT FUMILOLA BABAYODE 12 May KENECHUKWU KENNETH CHINEGWU 12 May ADAM GARBA ABUBAKAR 12 May

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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY DO YOUR BIT TO MOVE THE COMMISSION TO GREATER HEIGHTS

Dress Well and Earn Respect. Courtesy: Directorate of Management Support Services SHUN CORRUPTION. It Does not Pay Courtesy: Anti-corruption and Transparency Division

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