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L-R: Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, Prof. Angela Miri; Governor of , Alh. Yahaya Bello; Chancellor of the University, HRH, (Dr.) Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammad Idrees; Representative of the Visitor and Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Nimi Briggs he Federal University, Chancellor's vision. said that was committed to Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Visitor to the University and achieving the Sustainable Tgraduated a total of 201 at President, Commander-in-Chief of Development Goals (SDGs) as it i t s m a i d e n C o n v o c a t i o n the Armed Forces, Federal was pivotal to turning the economy ceremony, held on Saturday, 22nd Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu around and ensuring that it became October, 2016. The ceremony Buhari, who was represented by the knowledge-based rather than witnessed the installation of the Executive Secretary, National resource-based. University's first Chancellor, Universities Commission (NUC), award of first Degrees and Prizes, Professor Abubakar Adamu The President observed that the conferment of Honorary Degrees Rasheed, stressed the need for the targets of the SDGs were to ensure and launch of the University's nation's Higher Education access to education and improve Endowment Fund as well as the Institutions (HEIs) to build a the quality of schools in order to public presentation of the Vice- knowledge-based economy. He provide a much larger economic

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President Buhari disclosed that the Federal Government was working assiduously to improve the standing of HEIs by promoting the welfare of members of the U n i v e r s i t y c o m m u n i t y . Government, he said, had been engaging stakeholders to ensure Prof. Rasheed, delivering the President’s speech at the convocation the provision of a secure, enabling environment for teaching, learning and research activities to Education Networks (RENs) in confidence that the Chancellor's thrive. President Buhari called on other parts of the world , thereby strong leadership qualities and all universities in the country to driving down the exorbitant costs of royal background would be connect to the Nigerian Research b a n d w i d t h f o r c o n n e c t e d brought to bear in further and Education Network (NgREN) institutions. developing the Institution. He and leverage on its state-of-the-art The Visitor congratulated the Emir commended the University's t e c h n o l o g y f o r e a s e a n d of Fika and Chancellor of the Governing Council, Management, effectiveness of teaching, University, His Royal Highness, staff and students for the learning, research and resource Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Abali developmental strides of the sharing. The Project was designed Idris, CON, on his installation as the I n s t i t u t i o n . W h i l e a l s o to interconnect education and pioneer Chancellor of the congratulating the graduands, the research institutions in Nigeria, U n i v e r s i t y. H e e x p r e s s e d President assured them of the and with other Research and Federal Government's resolve to create employment and other opportunities for the nation's teeming youths to thrive and stem t h e t i d e o f g r a d u a t e unemployment.

In his remarks, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, gave the assurances that his Administration would continue to strive to make the State attractive to investors and institutions by p r o v i d i n g t h e e n a b l i n g environment for all, irrespective of where they come from. He expressed his Administration's willingness to collaborate with the University in the areas of training Some Royal fathers at the event and retraining for civil servants in

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Governor Bello explained that, in l i n e w i t h t h e F e d e r a l G o v e r n m e n t ' s a g e n d a o f diversifying the economy, Kogi State had established a Five-Point Agenda for the economic emancipation and recovery for all its residents. The Agenda focussed on education, health, job creation and youth empowerment, public service reforms as well as infrastructure and utility. It would also strive to provide countless employment and investment opportunities in agriculture, Prof. Rasheed, Dr. Ahmad Rufa’i and his Wife, former Minister of Education, mining and solid minerals in the Prof. Rukayyatu A. Rufa’i State. While congratulating the graduands and urging the students as the first Chancellor of efforts and expressed the hope that to shun all forms of vices, the FULOKOJA. He assured the the Institution would meet its Governor pledged to assist the Visitor of his commitment and mandate as envisioned by its University in relocating to its dedication to the achievement of the founding fathers. permanent site. University's objectives. He extolled the manner in which the Pro- The Chancellor appealed to the In his welcome address, His Royal Chancellor had deployed his wealth Tertiary Education Trust Fund H i g h n e s s , A l h a j i ( D r . ) of experience to provide leadership (TETFund) to increase its Muhammad Abali Idris, CON, for the University. He commended intervention to the newly expressed gratitude to the Federal the Vice-Chancellor and the established Federal Universities in Government for his appointment University Management for their order to improve the development of infrastructure on their new sites and ensure that the students are comfortable. He charged the graduands to explore, discover and apply the principles they learned during their stay at the University, adding that the challenges of society were increasing in magnitude and intensity with more and more people roaming the streets in search of employment.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Emeritus Professor Nimi Briggs, observed that the Convocation was remarkable as it was an indication of readiness on the part of the graduands, to return to the wider society to utilise the Former Chairman of NUC Board, Dr. Amadu Ali, GCON and Sen. Tunde Ogbeha knowledge gained for national

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 3 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 development. He implored them Billion Endowment Fund. to explore opportunities for higher the graduands and wished them well in their future endeavours. studies and research to be better The highlights of the Convocation On the University's achievements, prepared for the challenges of were the conferment of Honorary Professor Miri disclosed that modern society. degree and award on some eminent FULOKOJA had witnessed an Nigerians who had distinguished increase in students' enrolment and Professor Briggs informed the themselves. Among the honourees that none of the its programmes gathering that Council was were the late Minister of State for earned Denied accreditation status already exploring opportunities Labour and Employment, Chief from the NUC. It is also committed for a Public-Private Partnership James Ocholi, who died in a to staff development, collaboration (PPP) to immediately enhance the ghastly motor accident early this and the signing of Memoranda of development of infrastructure in y e a r a n d w a s h o n o u r e d Understanding (MoUs) with other the Institution. Attention, he said, posthumously with a Doctor of institutions, all aimed at improving w o u l d b e g i v e n t o t h e Law (Honoris Causa). Others were the standard of academic activities development of services in the former Governors of Kogi State, a in the University. University community in order to former Minister of Education, enhance its Internally - Generated Professor Rukayyatu Ahmed T h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r a l s o Revenue (IGR) and make the Rufa'i; pioneer Vice-Chancellor, enumerated some of the challenges environment competitive. F U L O K O J A , P r o f e s s o r of the University to include Abdulmummini Hassan Rafindadi; inadequate funding, resulting in the In her remarks, the Vice- pioneer Registrar, Mrs. Habiba A. lack of basic infrastructure and Chancellor, Professor Angela Adeiza; Senator Tunde Ogbeha; equipment. Others bothered on Freeman Miri, said that, out of the Ambassador Abiodun Olorunfemi; scholarship and poor financial 201 graduands of 2016, 15 bagged and the pioneer Dean of the support from some stakeholders. First Class Honours degrees, 76 Institution's Faculty of Arts and She, therefore, called on all friends received Second Class (Upper) Social Sciences, the late Professor and stakeholders of the University Division, 90 graduands were Joseph S. Aliu. awarded Second Class (Lower) to contribute to FULOKOJA's N5

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university managers that their responsibility to the students should not be limited only to teaching, but should also include advising and providing a conducive environment for them, a d d i n g t h a t c h a n n e l s o f communication between students and universities should be open for constant interaction in order to engender peace and harmony.

The President stated that L-R: Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede; Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali; Representative of the Visitor Government was uncomfortable and Deputy Executive Secretary I, NUC, Prof. Chiedu Mafiana; Executive Secretary, “that our citadels of learning which Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa and Prof. Shamsudeen Amali should be training grounds for probity, social justice and decorum “Our dream to have world class catalysts for change, universities have become havens for gross universites and centres of should not only be producers and indiscipline and other forms of excellence among the comity of disseminators of knowledge, but anti-social behaviours. Some of nations cannot be realised if our also wealth creators. They should these actions are in some cases, universities open and close their be vanguards in re-orientating our orchestrated or encouraged by gates at every whim”, President people to espouse the ideals of good staff”. He warned that “leaders of have said. our universities will be held nd citizenship. In tune with the laws Speaking at the 32 Convocation establishing them, our universities responsible for every positive and ceremony of the University of should relate their activities to the negative actions in their respective Ilorin, on Saturday, 22 October, social, cultural and economic needs institutions.” 2016, the president who was of the people of Nigeria. They are represented by the Deputy expected, through research, to The Visitor commended the Executive Secretary I, National identify the problems and needs of U n i v e r s i t y o f I l o r i n f o r Universities Commission (NUC), society and find a practical solution maintaining a good academic Professor Chiedu Mafiana said that within the context of national tradition, particularly for running a universities were leading lights of development as a technologically stable academic calendar. His every society and Nigeria could not productive economy is dependent words: “The University of Ilorin be different. They must, therefore, in great measure on research remains a source of pride and joy to remain focused and committed to outputs from the universities.” the nation for maintaining a robust their tripartite functions of academic tradition and unbroken teaching, research and community President Buhari gave the assurance academic calendar for upward of service in order to justify the huge that government would continue to 1 6 y e a r s . T h i s l a n d m a r k government investment on them. fund the universities within the achievement has proved that our limits of available resources and universities can carry out their The President called on Nigerian advised them to be more prudent in legitimate activities without universities to drive the process of the application of scarce resources unnecessary and unacceptable economic revitalisation in the for optimum productivity. He interruptions.” country. According to him, expressed hope that, “in the near “Universities have a role to play in future, our universities would be The President assured Nigerians the efforts at revitalising the self-reliant or be in a position to that his administration was economy and building a solid provide a substantial portion of their working towards repositioning the foundation for the nation. As needed funds.” He reminded

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 5 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 country's economy, saying “My administration is doing everything possible to restructure the economy and change our ways of doing things. These measures include fiscal discipline, formulation and implementation of well-thought out economic policies, diversification of the economy and elimination of all practices that are inimical to the well being of the country. Government is poised to remould the country into a self-reliant nation where the future of all shall be held secured.” He congratulated Prof. Ambali welcoming Prof. Mafiana the graduands and urged them to apply their knowledge in contributing their quota in the overall development of their 1,505 earned Second Class Upper; country. institutions, urging them not to 3,200 got Second Class Lower, destroy the system that provides 1,124 made Third Class and 70 In a brief good will message on them a living. Passed. behalf of the Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Mafiana In his address, the Vice Chancellor While appreciating the Federal congratulated the university for its o f U N I L O R I N , P r o f e s s o r Government for its continued achievements, especially in Abdulganiyu Ambali disclosed that support to the university, the Vice- maintaining an uninterrupted the institution was producing a total Chancellor charged the graduands academic system. He cautioned of 8, 038 graduands, comprising to be good ambassadors of the against what he described as the 6,069 undergraduate, 66 Diplomas university. growing tension and animosity on and 1,903 Post graduate degrees, campus between unions and including 166 PhDs; 1,300 A graduate of the College of management, unions and Councils A c a d e m i c M a s t e r s ; 1 8 6 Medicine, Ms. Faidat Oladele as well as unions versus unions. professional Masters and 251 post Yusuf stood out as the overall best He advised them to work together graduate diplomas. He said out of graduating student, winning a total as partners in progress for the the number, 67 made First Class; of 19 prizes.

Ms. Faidat Oladele Yusuf Overall Best Graduating Student from the College of Medicine Other graduands

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Out-going President of AWAU, Prof. D.D Kuupole; Deputy Director, Diaspora and Linkages, Mr. Ashafa Ladan; Registrar JAMB, Prof. Is-haaq Oloyede; Director, Open and Distance Education, Dr. Esther Adesina; Secretary-General, CVC, Prof. Michael Faborode, Director, Student Support Services, Dr. Rukayyatu Gurin and Vice-Chancellor, UNILORIN, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali he Association of West Abou Karamoko, Vice-President region would remain elusive African Universities III. Others were the Vice- without developing qualitative T(AWAU) has elected the C h a n c e l l o r, S u l e L a m i d o education and research. The Vice-Chancellor, University of University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa Minister called on Higher Ilorin, Professor Abdulganiyu State, Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Education Institutions (HEIs) in th Ambali, as President. At its 4 Ribadu, who was elected Secretary- the West African sub-region to Annual Conference, held at the General and Vice-Chancellor of the establish more research centres to Universite Felix Houphouet- Federal University of Technology, address such challenges as food Boigny, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, Minna, Professor Musbahu Akanbi security, health, etc. He also called from 2nd to 6th October, 2016, the (Interim Auditor). for the harmonisation of the Association elected five other curricula of studies at both Executive Officers to run its Declaring the Conference open, the Master's and Ph.D. levels. affairs for the next three years. Honourable Minister for Higher Education and Research, Cote Professor Ramata-ly stated that Among those elected were the d'Ivoire, Professor Bakayoko universities trained resource Vice-Chancellor, University of Ramata-ly, who was represented by persons for societal services and Ghana, Legon, Professor the Director, Cabinet Office, played a vital role in the Ebenezer Oduro Owusu (Vice- Professor Thiam Assane, expressed development of the sub-region. President I); Rector, Universite pleasure at the theme of the He, therefore, challenged HEIs and Abdou Moumouni, Niamey and Conference – 'West Africa sub-regional governments to President, CAMES Advisory Universities as a Catalyst for develop training policies that Board, Professor Habibou Regional Development' – which would boost research for economic Arbachi (Vice-President II) and placed emphasis on training, growth and development. President, Universite Felix research and innovation. He stated Houphouet-Boigny, Professor that sustainable development in the The Special Guest of Honour and

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Commissioner for Education and Vice-Chancellor, UCC, Ghana, Houphouet-Boigny, Professor Culture, Economic Community of Professor D.D. Kuupole, recalled Abou Karamoko, informed West African States (ECOWAS), t h a t t h e A s s o c i a t i o n w a s participants that the University Professor Hamidou Boly, assured established eight years ago to w a s p l e a s e d t o h o s t t h e participants of the support of the address issues such as inter- Conference. He stated that his community. He informed the u n i v e r s i t y c o o p e r a t i o n , institution had over 50,000 Conference that ECOWAS was m a i n t e n a n c e o f a c a d e m i c students and over 200 Professors in committed to the development of standards, teaching and research, disciplines such as Health education in the region, adding staff and students affairs and Sciences, Social Sciences, that 30 to 50% of ECOWAS general university development in E d u c a t i o n S c i e n c e s a n d annual budget was committed to the West African sub-region. He Technology. education. Professor Boly informed the Conference that disclosed that the Community had AWAU had over 80 member- The President of Cote d'Ivoire's in January 2016, adopted new universities and expressed concern Academy of Sciences, Professor development strategies with 12 that only 20 were active members. Aidara Daouda, in his keynote objectives, which further H e i n v i t e d m a n y m o r e address, noted that AWAU was a demonstrated that higher Francophone universities to platform for Africa's development. education development in the sub- participate and key into the He added that development was a region was a priority to ECOWAS. programmes of the Association. dynamic concept, which brought In his goodwill message, the some transformation in economic, Executive Secretary, National Professor Kuupole stated that the social and cultural spheres of life, Universities Commission (NUC), Conference was timely in view of where human beings were the Professor Adamu Abubakar recent developments such as mass principal actors and beneficiaries. Rasheed, who was represented by e n r o l m e n t , e x p a n s i o n o f He reiterated the role of higher NUC's Director, Open and infrastructure, mass production of education in the transmission of Distance Education, Dr. Olamide graduates and the massification of knowledge to society as well as the Adesina, conveyed the best wishes education in Africa. He decried the dynamics of economic system to of the Nigerian University System downward trend in the funding of progress. (NUS) to the Conference. He higher education and quality of congratulated AWAU on the graduates, the inadequacy of Professor Daouda mentioned that, milestone of its 4th Conference qualified teachers and facilities as in Europe and Asia, economic and and said that the NUC, in well as the employability of industrial progress were based on discharging its regulatory graduates. He, however, expressed the actualisation and creation of mandates, had been playing hope that the Conference would scientific and technological s u p p o r t i v e r o l e s t o t h e come up with a definite position for knowledge in the universities and Association. Professor Rasheed improving higher education quality that academics worked in research congratulated the newly - elected a n d t r a i n i n g f o r n a t i o n a l and shared their competences to officers of the Association, development within the sub-region. guide development. He stressed expressing confidence that they Some of these expectations, he the role of human resources w o u l d r u n A W A U a s said, should come through the development as an index of growth professionally as they run their sharing of experiences and best and called on governments and primary institutions. practices with regional HEIs and industry to collaborate in order to organisations. train citizens through scientific In his opening remarks, the research. Professor Daouda outgoing President of AWAU and In his welcome address, the identified poor funding of students President, Universite Felix and staff and quality training as

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 8 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 major challenges militating against individual commitments on Universities (AVCNU) and the universities' performance of their continental strategies that would AAU. role as catalyst for development. improve science and innovation. At the end of the Conference, the T h e S e c r e t a r y - G e n e r a l , The highlight of the Conference AWAU recommended, among A s s o c i a t i o n o f A f r i c a n was the presentation of 11 papers other things, that there should be Universities (AAU), Professor during technical sessions. The strong partnership between HEIs Etienne Ehile, commended AWAU Conference was attended by and government in the process of for organising the Conference representatives from Togo, Niger, human development. The despite the turbulence in Africa. He Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Burkina Conference also suggested that assured participants that the future Faso, Benin Republic, Nigeria and Nigeria's TETFund and Ghana was promising for West Africa as Senegal. Nigerian representatives Education Trust Fund (GETFund) well as the continent of Africa. The included NUC's Director, Open as well as other statutory funding Secretary-General said that the and Distance Education, Dr. agencies in the region, be region needed associations such as Adesina; Director, Student Support considered as supplementary AWAU to be at the forefront of the Services, Dr. Rukayyatu Gurin and intervention and not substitution continent's development. He, Deputy Director, Diaspora and of government responsibility. The therefore, advocated a strong Linkages, Mallam Ashafa Ladan, Association would explore partnership between HEIs and as well as Vice-Chancellors and additional sources of funding and African governments at all levels to representatives of 13 Nigerian support from other West African improve regulation, policies and universities. The Conference was countries. The AWAU advised best practices. He reminded also attended by representatives of member universities to commit p a r t i c i p a n t s o f t h e i r ECOWAS, TETFund, the Joint more efforts to sustaining the responsibilities as leaders of higher Admissions and Matriculation Association through the prompt education and advised them to Board (JAMB), Association of payment of their annual dues. concentrate their efforts and Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian

Group photograph of participants at the 4th Annual Conference of AWAU

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Director, Research and Innovation, NUC, Dr S.B. Rammon-Yusuf (5th left) in a group photograph with Deans of Colleges and Faculties of Veterinary Medicine he Deans of Colleges and c o m p e t i t i v e 2 1 s t C e n t u r y curriculum and overburdening the Faculties of Veterinary veterinary graduates and make the students. TMedicine in Nigerian profession more relevant and The Director observed that there Universities converged on the sustainable. was the need for a paradigm shift in N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Dr. Ramon-Yusuf said that it was teaching methodology to outcome Commission (NUC) to brainstorm important to holistically examine - based teaching with emphasis on on the bestway to reposition the programmes curriculum competencies. He added that the Veterinary Medical Education for p e d a g o g y a n d p r a c t i c e attitude of some lecturers and the maximum productivity. (competency based methodology) general condition under which Speaking during the ‘Roundtable to identify some critical courses that students learnt may determine meeting on the Future of could be taught to improve the whether or not they would be Veterinary Education in Nigeria’, capacity of the graduates in view of willing to contribute towards the on Tuesday, 25 October, 2016, the modern reality. This, he said, was development of their Alma Mata, D i r e c t o r , R e s e a r c h a n d necessary considering the as alumni. He, therefore, advised Innovation, Dr. Suleiman Ramon- continuous advancement in the Deans to ensure that deliberate Yusuf welcomed the Deans on knowledge and the need to make steps were taken to make the behalf of the Executive Secretary, graduates of the discipline globally learning environment more Professor Abubakar Adamu competitive. He said that the review conducive for students. Rasheed and said that the meeting may require discontinuation of the Dr. Ramon-Yusuf pointed out that was convened to strategise and teaching of some courses, which are the absence of courses such as share experiences on how to rejig no longer relevant and the inclusion a n i m a l d e n t i s t r y a n d the programme to produce of some more relevant courses ophthalmology in the current verycompetent and globally without necessarily overloading the Veterinary Medicine curriculum

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 10 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 was a gap that needed to be filled connection between theory and universities share both human and t h r o u g h d i s c u s s i o n s a n d field realities. material resources and advised brainstorming in the forum, The Director stressed the those universities that were yet to considering their importance in importance of Information and adopt ICT in teaching and learning contemporary veterinary practice. Communication Technology (ICT) to do so in the overall interest of He said that there was the need for in teaching and learning as well as the Programme. universities to also keep track of in the ranking of universities and Dr. Ramon-Yusuf reminded the the veterinary graduates as advised the lecturers to take Deans that the Benchmark through some of them, the advantage of the ICT facility to Minimum Academic Standards departments could be getting feed upload their profiles and activities. (BMAS) was a minimum backs on noticeable gaps or This, he said, would not only make b e n c h m a r k u p o n w h i c h deficiencies in the curriculum them visible on the internet but, universities were expected to based on their observations, as w o u l d a l s o e n h a n c e t h e improve, without overloading the they practice. He advised the “reputational capital” of Nigerian curriculum and overburdening the Deans of Colleges of Veterinary universities- a critical performance students. He stressed that one way Medicine to consider inviting indicator in the global ranking of of identifying shortfalls in the some of their alumni who are universities. He underscored the curriculum was by doing successful Entrepreneurs to come ample opportunities that could comparative studies of Nigeria and interact and share real life accrue to them through networking curriculum and those of Veterinary practical experiences with the and interaction with both local and schools in other countries students in order to inspire and international partners and (curriculum mapping) to see motivate Veterinary Medicine academics. He stated that the courses that are lacking in the students to think as entrepreneurs relevance of ICT could not be over- curriculum or those that are no and to be able to establish real emphasised as it could also enable longer relevant that needed to be

Dr. Ramon-Yusuf (rear) with the Deans during the brainstorming session

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 11 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 discontinued or replaced. donations as well as endowment of f a c u l t y m e m b e r s i n t h e On training and capacity building, chairs. He said that if the Deans development of new cutting-edge the Director encouraged the Deans could collaborate courses that would bring students to consider as priority, attendance effectively, they could attract some and graduates of Veterinary of International Conferences, international faculty members to Medicine at par with their colleges Workshops, Seminars and organise a train the trainer in other parts of the world. shortrefresher courses in order to programmes for lecturers in the The Deans also agreed to go back be in tune with developments in the field on special areas at minimum to their various Universities to set profession even in the face of cost. He also observed that beyond up task teams to critically appraise d w i n d l i n g g o v e r n m e n t the challenges of inadequate the BMAS for Veterinary allocations. He said whether or not funding, there was a challenge of Medicine with a view to making universities were ready to sponsor prioritising and proper application concrete suggestions for the their staff, the individuals of available resources on the part of introduction of new courses and concerned should strive for some university authorities, saying the complete overhaul of the personal development as such that if such was addressed, there Veterinary Curriculum in the NUS exposures would make them better would be more funds available to for the purpose of attracting a c a d e m i c s . H e e x p r e s s e d run the system. research grants, donation of confidence in the quality of In response, the Deans took turns to equipments, as a consortium of Nigerian graduates particularly give their impression about the Deans of Veterinary Colleges and those that went through the regular NUC BMAS for Veterinary Faculties in Nigeria. universities adding that generally, Medicine and the extent to which Finally, the Deans urged the they could prove their mettle in the they felt that the Curriculum as it Commission to make the Round midst of their contemporaries was, was adequate or otherwise to Table a more regular forum to anywhere in the world. He noted train veterinary students in the f a c i l i t a t e m o r e c l o s e r that those giving the system a bad Nigerian University System (NUS) collaboration between faculty and reputation were a few products for the purpose of veterinary c o l l e g e s a s w e l l a s t h e from unstructured Part-time practice in Nigeria and across the Commission towards the training of Veterinary students for the programmes and illegal outfits. He globe. socio-economic advancement of said it was important to determine In addition, each Dean discussed Nigeria. who Nigerian graduates are with a various issues and challenges At the Roundtable meeting were view to distilling those from confronting Veterinary education in Deans of University of Maidugiri, a p p r o v e d a n d a c c r e d i t e d Nigeria, ranging from paucity of Professors H.D Kwari; University p r o g r a m m e s f r o m t h e funds and various innovative of Ibadan, M.O. Oyeyemi; ‘contaminants’ from illegal/ methods being adopted, including Usmanu Danfodiyo University, u n a p p r o v e d / u n a c c r e d i t e d cost-sharing to ensure that Sokoto, A.A. Magaji; University programmes or institutions. Veterinary students are exposed to of Benin, E.K.I. Omogbai; The Director advised the Deans to the requisite practical and clinical University of Nigeria, Nsukka, explore alternative sources of training necessary to make them R.C Ezeokonkwo; University of funding as the continuous competent despite the financial Agriculture Markurdi, I.U. Ate; dependency on government constraints. Micheal Okpara University of subvention was no longer feasible In conclusion, each of the Deans Agriculture, Umudike, M.I. Ezeja, in view of the dwindling financial made suggestions about how University of Abuja, C.B.I Alawa resources and the attendant Veterinary Education in Nigeria and Ahmadu Bello University, inclement economic realities of the could be improved upon, going Zaria, H.M. Kazeem. Others were country. Some of the sources, he forward, taking in accounts, some of Veterinary entrepreneurs, suggested, included, external the suggestions made at the round including the Managing Director, research grants, proceeds table and agreed as a group to Blueblood Veterinary Limited, from research activities, patents, continue to work with the Abuja, Dr. Bala Muhammed and commercialisation of research Commission to explore ways of Managing Director of Olam results and alumni building synergy and capacity of Farms, Dr. Vinod Kumal.

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presently going through in Nigeria, stressing that alumni Associations complement their universities' funding basically through resources mobilization to advance learning, teaching, research and community services. Dr. Mora observed that not all Nigerian Universities had Alumni Association, some were at their infancy and yet to produce graduates who would initiate the formation of Alumni Association of such university. He said that Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed explaining some points, while the Chairman of the Conference of Alumni Association of Nigerian Universities (CAANU), Nigerian Universities must be Dr. Ahmed T. Mora, watches on encouraged to facilitate the which it could come to the formation of active Alumni The Conference of Alumni assistance of member Alumni Associations for immeasurable A s s o c i a t i o n s o f N i g e r i a n Association, saying that this would opportunities, stressing that NUC Universities (CAANU), on provide a common platform for had a vital role to play in ensuring Thursday, 27 October, 2016, paid a interaction with Federal, State same. He added that, for the fact courtesy call on the Executive Government and Proprietors of that NUC sends Accreditation Secretary, National Universities Private Universities on matters team periodically to assess all Commission, (NUC), Professor affecting University education in a c a d e m i c p r o g r a m m e s o f Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, Nigeria. He added that CAANU universities; it is easy for the MFR, in his office. was established to promote the Commission to assist CAANU in Briefing the Executive Secretary general well-being of the Nigerian this drive for increase in on the aim of the visit, Leader of graduates through graduate membership. the delegation and Chairman of the seminars, workshops, conferences Association, Dr. Ahmed T. Mora, and such matters as employment, The leader of the delegation said that some of the objectives of funding of university education, requested the NUC to allocate CAANU were to provide among other issues of importance. scores in the accreditation form to alternative sources of funding for The Chairman of the Association include the presence and visibility Nigerian Universities, ensure that said that the NUC and CAANU had of Alumni Association in every same were maximally and some common interests in terms of university to be visited, saying that judiciously utilised for the benefit function and objectives despite the if this is entrenched and obliged, of the university. He added that it fact that the Commission is a the Nigerian Universities that were would also provide a forum for the regulator of all universities in due but yet refused to encourage joint consideration of common Nigeria while CAANU is a body of the establishment of Alumni matter, strategies and actions alumni Associations of all Nigerian Associations would be encouraged affecting Universities in Nigeria as Universities comprising Federal, to do so. He added that ''it is also well as equal opportunity for State as well as private and faith- the opinion of CAANU that the individual Alumni Association to based universities. He emphasised overall development interest of the learn from one another. that there was no better time for Universities can be protected when Dr. Mora observed that one of the CAANU to live up to its mandate as the National President of the cardinal aims of the Association now in view of the challenging Alumni Association is a statutory was to serve as a forum through times university education was member of Governing Council of

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 13 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 the University. This will no doubt key the Alumni Association into t h e d e v e l o p m e n t s i n t h e University. The Commission is hereby urged to include it in its indices for evaluation of Universities.'' Responding, the Executive Secretary gave a rundown of the activities of the Commission and told them that NUC worked in collaboration with the relevant professional bodies who shared common interest towards achieving the statutory functions and mandates of the NUC. He said Dr. Mora presenting a commemorative plaque to the Executive Secretary, Prof. Rasheed that NUC was conscious of the fact that academic activities that were being planned and designed for correspondents from his former undergraduate students were which according to him were well- institution abroad on fund raising strictly adhered to and not to be thought out. ''If you work closely and other developmental matters, dominated by professional body's with the Universities and achieve at acknowledging that the whole idea influence or interruption, stressing least 50% of your objectives, you was for the alumni to contribute that majority of the policies and will make the NUS better.'' He their quota for the growth and trainings of professional bodies added. developments of their various affect the graduates after their The Executive Secretary advised Alma Mata. He promised the university training. the team to focus more on creating delegation that the Association Professor Rasheed said that the awareness and fund raising for the would be officially invited to rub NUS had built a competent universities as this would help the minds with the NUC Management leadership in CAANU, being institutions to have a sustainable for the overall best interest of the home-groomed products in view m e a n s o f s u s t e n a n c e a n d Nigerian University System. of the Associations antecedents, maintenance, stressing that it was Other members of the delegation noting that the Association was a the practice all over the world, even were Vice Chairman, Mr. Tajudeen good bridge between the alumni the oldest universities. He told the U t h m a n ; S e c r e t a r y, M r. a n d t h e i r A l m a M a t a a s delegation that he had been Mohammed S. Wada; Assistant encapsulated in its objectives p e r s o n a l l y r e c e i v i n g Secretary, Mr. Usman Ibrahim Tabari; Financial Secretary, Billy Kod Onotue; Social Welfare Secretary. Madueke Adizie , National Treasurer, Dr. Godwin Akpan, Legal Adviser, Bar. Ramatu Ahmed Liman, Ex-Offios, Bar. Auwalu Baba Auwalu, Mrs. Bola Ajayi, Auditor, Mr. Stephen Ijoh, PRO, Mr. Keneth Ereke, Ex- Officio, Mr. Akinloye Akande as well as S.A to the Chairman, Mr. Yunus Sheu. NUC Director, Academic Standards, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo was in attendance with the Executive Secretary. Prof. Rasheed (7th left) with the CAANU delegation

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L-R: Assistant Manager, Business Development, Skyline University College, University City of Sharjah, Abubakar Sadeeq Isma’il; Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and the Director, Babafemi Ojudu with Prof. Rasheed Skyline University City of Sharjah, Nitin Anand

L-R: Delegates from Technology Group, Abidjan- Mathias P; O. R.A.E. Lauise; UK-based Engineer, Mustapha B. Shehu; President, Federation of African Engineering Organisation, Prof. Rasheed, O. Blessing of the Technology Group, Abidjan Engr. Mustapha B. Shehu and Prof. Rasheed and Head, Professional Development, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Engr. A.S. Agabi

L-R: Technical Adviser to the Director-General, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Dr. S.I. Uhiene; Director, Business Development, Biliri Branch, Gombe State, Aisha Bello Mohammed; Director-General, Prof. Lucy Ogbadu; Executive Secretary NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, Visiting Professor to NABDA, Bello Mohammed; NUC Director, Research and Innovation, Dr. Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf; Deputy Executive Secretary, I, Prof. Chiedu Mafiana and Director, Management Support Services, Barr Victor Onouha.

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION ADVERTORIAL 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. University of Uyo; 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 Information and Public Relations www.nuc.edu.ng

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER 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, University of Ibadan. 2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja. 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 and 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 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

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 18 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 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 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

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. 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. 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. University, Ojo, Lagos State Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to 13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the 14. University, Uli, Anambra State publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit 15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to 16. University of Technology, Calabar this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, 17. University, Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. University, 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. Crescent University, Abeokuta, 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, universities indicated that they would run Part-Time 5. Achievers University, Owo, and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. Tansian University, 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. University of Calabar, 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. University of Jos, 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. University 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 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 13. Bayero University, Kano Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich B. State Universities programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently 1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with State the guidelines on programme by programme basis. 2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Cross River State Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, NUC on programme by programme basis. Rivers State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time State programmes: 7. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu State 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line Ijagun, Ogun State with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards 9. Rivers State University of Science & (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; Technology, Port Harcourt 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi approved full-time equivalent must be available in the State university, must have earned full accreditation and must be 11. University, Makurdi, Benue run within approved campuses; State 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 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 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time Akoko, Ondo State equivalent; 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in State Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through Nasarawa State. the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Part-time programmes must be run within approved C. Private Universities campuses of universities where the human and material 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State i.e. on the main campus of the university; 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 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, Edo State must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied 7. Wesley University of Science and the Resource Verification Requirements. Technology, Ondo, Ondo State 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be 8. Fountain University, Osogbo subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all parttime programmes must be obtained.

Dr. Gidado Kumo The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Director, Academic Standards apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates For: Executive Secretary any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes. Signed Management

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE

Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est.

Rivers State University of Science 1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1948 1 1 Babcock University, Ilishan 1999 & Technology, Port Harcourt 1979 Remo Madonna University, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2 Ambrose Alli University, 2 1960 Ekpoma 1980 Okija 1999 Obafemi Awolowo Abia State University, Igbinedion University, 3 University, 1962 3 3 1999 Ile-Ife Uturu 1981 Okada Enugu State University of 4 4 Bowen University, Iwo 2001 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Covenant University, Ota 2002 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 5 Ago-Iwoye 1982 5 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Pan-Atlantic University, University of Benin, Benin City 6 6 2002 6 1970 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) 1982 Lagos Lagos State University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 7 Ojo, Lagos 1983 7 Benin City Ladoke Akintola University of American University of 8 1975 8 8 University of Calabar, Calabar Technology, Ogbomoso 1990 Nigeria, Yola 2003 Imo State University, Redeemers University, Ede, 9 University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975 9 1992 9 2005 Owerri Osun State Benue State University, Ajayi Crowther University, 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 10 10 2005 Makurdi 1992 Oyo University of Maiduguri, Delta State University, Al-Hikmah University, 11 11 11 Maiduguri 1975 Abraka 1992 Ilorin 2005 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Adekunle Ajasin University, Caritas University, Amorji- 12 1975 12 1999 12 2005 Sokoto Akungba - Akoko Nke, Enugu University of Port-Harcourt, Kogi State University, Bingham University, Auta- 13 1975 13 14 2005 Port-Harcourt Anyigba 1999 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Federal University of Tech- Niger-Delta University, 14 14 15 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 nology, Owerri 1980 Yenagoa 2000 Federal University of Tech- Anambra State University, Renaissance University, 15 1981 2000 16 Enugu 2005 nology, Akure 15 Uli Modibbo Adama University of Bells University of Tech, 16 1981 Kano University of Science 17 2005 Technology, Yola 16 & Technology, Wudil 2000 Ota, Ogun State Federal University of Ebonyi State University, Lead City University, Ibadan, 17 1982 17 2000 18 Oyo State 2005 Technology, Minna Abakaliki , Nasarawa State University, Crawford University, 18 1985 18 2002 19 2005 Kaduna Keffi Igbesa, Ogun State Kwararafa University, Wukari 19 University of Abuja, Abuja 1988 19 University, 2002 20 2005 Mubi (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Gombe State University, Crescent University, 20 1988 20 2004 21 2005 University, Bauchi Gombe Abeokuta University of Agriculture, University, Novena University, Ogume, 21 1988 21 2004 22 2005 Makurdi Kaduna Delta State 22 Federal University of 1988 22 Cross River University of 23 University of Mkar, Mkar 2005 Agriculture, Abeokuta Technology, Calabar 2004 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 23 University, 24 2006 Bokkos 2005 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 24 1992 24 Ondo State University of 25 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Awka Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008 Michael Okpara University University, 25 1992 25 2005 26 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 of Agriculture, Umudike Lapai, 26 National Open University of 2002 26 Tai Solarin University of 27 Obong University, Obong 2007 Nigeria, Lagos Education, Ijagun 2005 Ntak Fed. Univ. of Petroleum 27 2007 Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 2006 28 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 Resources, Effurun 27 University, Katsina 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 University 29 Tansian University, Umunya, 2007 Kogi State 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Anambra State Federal University, Lafia, University of 30 29 2011 29 2006 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 Nasarawa State Science and Technology, Aliero Federal University, Kashere, Wesley University of Science 30 2011 30 Osun State University, 31 2007 Gombe State Osogbo 2006 & Technology, Ondo Federal University, Wukari, Western Delta University, 31 2011 University, 2008 32 2007 Taraba State 31 Jalingo Oghara, Delta State Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, University, 32 2011 2009 32 Ilorin

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE Year INSTITUTIONS Year INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N Est. Federal University, Dutse, The Achievers University, 33 2011 33 University, 33 2007 Sokoto 2009 Owo 34 Federal University, Ndufu- 2011 University, African University of Science Alike, Ebonyi State 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 34 & Technology, Abuja 2007 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ignatius Ajuru University of Afe Babalola University, 35 2011 2010 35 2009 Ekiti State 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Federal University, Otuoke, University, Godfrey Okoye University, 36 2011 36 36 2009 Bayelsa Gadau 2011 Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, Northwest University, Nile University of Nigeria, 2012 37 37 2009 Wudil, Kano 2012 Abuja 38 Federal University, Birnin- The Technical University, Oduduwa University, 2013 38 2012 38 2009 Kebbi, Kebbi Ibadan. Ipetumodu, Osun State 39 Federal University, Gusau, 2013 Sule Lamido University, 39 2013 39 Paul University, Awka, 2009 Zamfara Kafin Hausa Anambra State Federal University, Gashua, Ondo State University of 40 2013 2015 40 Rhema University, Obeama- Yobe 40 Medical Sciences Asa, Rivers State 2009 Wellspring University, 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 41 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Eastern Palm University, Adeleke University, Ede, 42 42 Ogboko 2016 Osun State 2011 43 University of Africa, 43 Toru-Orua 2016 Baze University, Abuja 2011 44 Landmark University, Omu- Aran, Kwara State 2011 Samuel Adegboyega University, 45 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 Elizade University, Ilara- 46 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 47 2012 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, 48 Book Title: UNESCO - NIGERIA COOPERATION IN Uturu, Abia State 2012 McPherson University, Seriki THE EDUCATION SECTOR 1960-2013 49 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 Southwestern University, 50 2012 Okun Owa, Ogun State Author: Victor Benjie Owhotu Augustine, University, 51 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 Publisher: Permanent Delegation of Nigeria to UNESCO Chrisland University, 2015 52 Owode, Ogun State Christopher University, Place of Publication: Paris, France 53 2015 Mowe, Ogun State Hallmark University, Year of Publication: 2013 54 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015 Kings University, Ode Omu, 55 2015 U N

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MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 23 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43 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 (MSc. only) 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 relevant NUC departments announce to the general public, especially prospective 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step report of SCOPU procedure for establishing private universities in Nigeria. 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the university establishment of the university 8. First site assessment visit 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 9. Finalisation of document 3. Collection of application forms 10. Second (final) site assessment visit 4. Submission of application forms and relevant 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees documents 12. Approval by NUC Management 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in 13. Approval by NUC Board Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR 14. Approval by FEC Executive Secretary, NUC Announcer MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 24 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43

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

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo general public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, that 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State Tthe under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja Government and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the Education 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State 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 & Technology, Nigeria. 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, Lagos 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos. Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, 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 other 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. campuses in Nigeria 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. of its other campuses 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre. 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management Academic, 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its Lagos other campuses. 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus) 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos its other campuses. 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State campuses. 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with International 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology of its other campuses Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` subscribers. 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State Nigeria. 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Campus 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. Nigeria. 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate Nigeria. from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its employment, and further studies. campuses in Nigeria 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their in Nigeria further necessary action. 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. Nigeria 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR 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 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 25 Executive Secretary 31st October, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 43

This Week’sBirthdays DATE OF NAME BIRTH DEPT. BRIGHT C OSEMEKE 31 Oct. DIM This is a National Universities NGUNAN YAAYA 31 Oct. DAS Commission (NUC) -sponsored FRANCA ELOCHI CHUKWUONWO 31Oct. DAS television documentary programme ITOHAN OFURE OZO-ESON 31Oct. DAS for Nigerian Universities to celebrate MICHAEL ENAHORO EJEGWA 1 Nov. DICT outstanding researchers, showcase OLUWATOBI AYOKUNLE their findings and promote their FOWORA 1 Nov. DICT linkage with the industry. ONYEMAECHI VALENTINE The programme is aired every EKECHUKWU 2 Nov. DICT week on: CHININYERE M GRACE EZEUGO 2 Nov. DRI (a) Nigerian Television Authority MODUPE OLA BOSEDE (NTA) on ADENIRAN 4 Nov. DAS Mondays 1.30-2.00pm THOMAS OLUKAYODE IGE 4 Nov. DESO ADENIKE A. OKURO 4 Nov. DPP (b) African Independent Television EFFIONG AKPAN ESU 4 Nov. LO (AIT) on IMMACULATA NNE EGWUMBA 11Nov. DFA Tuesdays 4:30 - 5.00 pm SULEIMAN BABADOKO GANA 6 Nov. DPP UCHA FRIDAY DANIEL 6 Nov. DPP

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