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th ISSN 0795-3089 13 February, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 7 Dhaka E-9 Ministerial Meeting Nigeria to Publish Education Data 2014-2016 in June -Prof. Anwukah lists Challenges for Education 2030

Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina MP (2nd left), the DG UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bakova (3rd left), Nigerian Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, (2nd left), and other E-9 Ministers at the opening he honourable minister of 2016 in June this year. education data generation was s t a t e f o r e d u c a t i o n , challenging in Nigeria but disclosed TProfessor Anthony G. Presenting the National statement at that effective measures had been Anwukah has acknowledged the the just concluded E-9 Ministerial taken to “to address this gap.” challenge of education data meeting on Education 2030 in generation in Nigeria but assured Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 5 to7, The E-9 is a form of nine countries that the country would publish the the Minister said that as indicated in to achieve the goal of the education data for the years 2014- the background note of the meeting, UNESCO's Education For All in this edition

Ensure Constant Curriculum Reviews Prof. Rasheed Tasks Edo Govt. on Savannah Centre Seeks -FG directs NUC at FUD Convocation Science Education Collaboration with NUC As NUC Partners JAMB on International Page 8 Page 13 Students Recruitment Page 11

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The E-9 Ministerial at the opening, Prof. Anwukah (middle)

(EFA) initiative. The nine countries system can only accommodate system, more universities had been In this forum are: Bangladesh, about 350,000 candidates as established bringing the total to 152. Brazil, China, Egypt, India, against the annual of about 1.5 Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and million”, he disclosed, adding that According to the Hon. Minister of Pakistan. the problem was compounded by state, the Global Education Professor Anwukah also said that it the preference for university Monitoring (GEM), report 2016 had was unfortunate that at the end of education over the polytechnics predicted that Nigeria going by the the EFA and MDGs in 2015, “we and colleges of education among current trends would only achieve are still grappling with the issue of prospective candidates. Universal Primary Education by out-of-school children”, adding He however, noted that in a bid to 2070, positing that “ I deresay that that “we are faced with the adverse reduce the problem of access in the some of the countries are familiar effect of the attacks by insurgents in the North-East and we are still implementing strategies to address education in emergency situation”.

The Hon. Minister of State also mentioned that there were still shortages of infrastructure and facilities in public schools as well as inadequate qualified teachers to deliver quality education. At the tertiary level, Prof. Anwukah told the meeting that Nigeria still needed to increase access as well as improve quality and “link education to industry's needs and other development goals”.

“Due to low carrying capacity of Prof. Anthony Anwukah the existing Universities, the Minister of State for Education, delivering Nigeria’s National Statement

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with the above narrative because to a large extent, the E-9 countries face similar challenges in the education sector.

Prof. Anwukah said further that the challenges call for a renewed impetus and a re-engineering of our education systems. “ My country has resolved that the GEM report prediction will not come to pass.”

He said that with the onset of the sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Nigeria had developed a Prof. Anthony Anwukah recieving a plaque from the new chair of E-9 and Minister of Education, Bangladesh, Mr. Nurul Islam Nahidi strategy to lay a solid foundation for achieving the SDG's, while in recognition of the critical role of leadership.” leveraging on the experience of the education as a tool for attaining all EFA goals and the MDGs, revealing the other SDGs, Nigeria had He further told the meeting that in that Nigeria's vision for the new adopted for the attainment of the order to tackle the challenges of the agenda was to: SDG 4, an approach that aligned Nigerian education system, a (i) Leave no one behind; with her national education policy roadmap for the sector was (ii) Integrate the SDGs in an priorities, adding that “in this developed tagged: “Education for inclusive and people- regard, our President, Muhammadu Change: A ministerial strategic plan centred manner and Buhari, GCFR, directed that 2016-2019”, aimed not only to (iii)Focus on institutional and Nigeria's education system must reposition the education sector but policy strengthening. prepare its children for the also articulate clearly the activities responsibilities of citizenship and targeted towards promoting The Hon. Minister of state said that national development and global inclusive quality education delivery.

The Nigerian Delegation: L-R Dr. Maiyanga, Mrs. Oguah, Ambassador Katagum, HMSE, Prof. Anwukah, Mrs. Maidoh, Prof. Obioma, Dr. Bobboyi and Ibrahim Yakasai

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provision of equitable, inclusive, quality education for all. In her address to declare the E-9 meeting open the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina MP urged the E-9 countries to emphasize on building skilled teaching professional alongside e d u c a t i o n a n d t r a i n i n g programmes, assuring that Bangladesh would achieve inclusive and equitable education and life long learning by 2030 “facing all the challenges”

The Bangladesh Prime Minister said “It is necessary to find out a L-R: Mal. Ibrahim Usman Yakasai, Dr. Hameed Bobboyi and the Pakistan Education way to attract qualified people Ministry, Muhammad Balig Ur Rehman through giving incentives as motivation for them to come On funding, the minister informed Prof. Anwukah advised the meeting forward to join the teaching the meeting that to address the that “we must strengthen our resolve profession for building skilled challenge of inadequate funding in and our commitment to ensuring teaching professionals. the sector, “we have in place a that the E-9 group remains an special allocation targeted to example of focused south-south In her remarks, the Director- improve the quality of education cooperation, and reiterated Nigeria's General of UNESCO, Ms. Irina and promote the delivery of “unflinching commitment” and Bakova, said that with more than education. One such is a Federal resolve to work with E-9 countries half of the world's population in the Government Financing framework to achieve their common goal of through the Universal Basic Education commission which is 2% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CFR)”.

“At the tertiary level government also promotes private sector participation in the funding of education through the tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

This is a 2% education tax on the assessable profit of all registered companies in Nigeria used to improve physical structures, provision of instructional materials and equipment, research and NUC Director, Information and Pubic Relations, Mal. Ibrahim Usman Yakasai, and publications as well as academic Her Excellency, Mrs. Mariam Katagum at the Nigeria’s exhibition stand staff training and development.

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Front Row L-R: Ambassador Katagum, Mrs. Maidoh and Prof. Obioma

E-9 countries, failure was not an Bangladesh took over the chairman S.A to HMSE, Prof. Godswill option. of the E-9 for the next two years Obioma, the Director, D.EPR&D of from Pakistan. the FME, Mrs. M.O. Anene Maidoh, The Dhaka 2017 E-9 meeting Rep. of the ES NUC and Director, jointly organized by the Bangladesh On the delegation of the HMSE; I&PR, Mal. Ibrahim Usman Ministry of Education and were the Ambassador/Permanent Yakasai, Rep. of ES NCCE, Dr. Alex UNESCO also adopted an eight- delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO, Maiyanga, and Mrs. F.E. Oguah, point Dhaka declaration, pledging Her Excellency, Mrs. Mariam Sec-Gen. NATCOM-UNESC. to insure inclusive and equitable Katagum, the Executive Secretary education to all by 2030. of UBEC, Dr. Hameed Bobboyi, the

Some delegates in a group photo with the E-9 new chair and Bangladesh Minister of Education Mr. Nuril Islam Nahid (middle in Black Suit)

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E-9 Ministerial Meeting on Education 2030 Inclusive And Equitable Quality Education And Lifelong Learning By 2030: Challenges And Opportunities For E-9 countries DHAKA DECLARATION We, the Ministers of Education and corresponding targets set within heads of delegations of the E-9 Noting that the overarching goal 'The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable countries in attendance - the which seeks to 'ensure equitable and Development' and the 'Education People's Republic of Bangladesh, inclusive quality education and 2030 Framework for Action' which the Federative Republic of Brazil, lifelong learning for all by 2030' serve as the overall guiding the People's Republic of China, the reflects the aspiration and f r a m e w o r k f o r e d u c a t i o n Arab Republic of Egypt, the commitment of each of our development and enhancing Republic of India, the Republic of countries for national education lifelong learning opportunities in Indonesia, the Federal Republic of development by 2030, the coming few years. Nigeria and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan - extend our warm G i v e n t h e d i v e r s i t y t h a t 3. Initiate actions to formulate appreciation to the Islamic characterizes our countries in a country-specific targets within the Republic of Pakistan as the out- global context of increasing broader scope of the SDG4, taking going Chair and the People's inequality, tension, and division, we into account past gains and Republic of Bangladesh for hosting affirm the role of the E-9 achievements in the education this Ministerial Meeting on partnership in advancing human s e c t o r, e m e rg i n g n a t i o n a l Education 2030 and assuming the solidarity, respect for human rights development priorities, availability role of the E-9 Chair. and human dignity, of resources and institutional capacities; align national education Having met in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Acknowledging that the E-9 legislation, policy priorities and from 5 to 7 February 2017 to discuss countries together are home to over planning processes with SDG4 the education challenges and half of the world's population, over targets and commitments; and build opportunities for E-9 countries in half of the world's out-of-school capacity at the national and the context of a fast- evolving children, and two thirds of the subnationallevels, as appropriate, global development landscape, to world's non-literate youth and for monitoring progress towards further enhance our cooperation in adults, we share, not only common SDG4 and other SDGs as relevant. ensuring the unfinished Education challenges, but also opportunities for All agenda, and to address the for joint action and progress on a 3. Promote greater relevance, national education challenges to large scale, recognizing the visibility and impact of our achieve by 2030 the country- continued relevance of the E-9 cooperation and contribute specific goals and targets set in the initiative and its important role in meaningfully to the efforts aimed at context of SDG4, advancing the Education 2030 advancing and monitoring progress agenda, as stated in the 2014 towards the SDGs. Reaffirming our endorsement of the Islamabad Declaration, 4. S t r e n g t h e n t h e E - 9 vision, principles, and targets laid Hereby, in reaffirming the E-9 partnership by putting in place a out under SDG4 within 'The 2030 Initiative, we declare our robust mechanism for promoting A g e n d a f o r S u s t a i n a b l e commitment to: joint programmes/ projects/ Development' and the 'Education activities involving the following, 2030 Framework for Action', 1. A d v a n c e S D G 4 a n d

Page 6 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 13th February, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 7 and coordinated and led by a non-formal approaches; 6. Mobilize international and designated E-9 country: 4.7 Assessment and analysis of external financing from traditional education developments in each E-9 and emerging public and private 4.1 Cross-country study visits country and preparation of E-9 sources and engage more actively hosted by E-9 countries and specific biennial Education with global processes and exchange of experience of Monitoring Reports facilitated by mechanisms in order to ensure that successful interventions relating to the E-9 - Secretariat in collaboration education is prioritized within each of the SDG4 with the Global Education global financing processes targets; Monitoring Report and disseminate including by the multilateral them through publications and financial institutions. 4.2 Collaborative research of national conferences to facilitate the mutual benefit to all E-9 countries, formulation of policy responses and 7. Institute measures to to generate knowledge in areas of programmatic interventions develop inclusive and responsive c o m m o n i n t e r e s t s a n d o n required for achieving the education education systems to address the educational challenges specific to development goals and targets; challenges we face from natural high-population countries that help disasters, climate change, conflict, inform and support education 4.8 Joint advocacy by the E-9 and other crises, based on our policy formulation, implementation countries for promoting the common experience in ensuring and monitoring & evaluation; adoption of effective education risk reduction in and through p o l i c i e s / p r a c t i c e s a n d f o r education. 4.3 Sharing information and influencing global education knowledge among various policies, including through regional 8. E n g a g e w i t h t h e stakeholders of E-9 countries, platforms, and ensuring that these development of global indicators including through the publication of p o l i c i e s r e f l e c t c o m m o n through participation in the Inter- an E-9 Newsletter, seminars/ educational concerns and priorities Agency and Expert Group on SOG conferences and other modalities of the nine countries; Indicators (lAEG), and the for dissemination of policy analysis Technical Cooperation Group and research results on specific 4.9 Enhance multilateral and (TCG) and the Global Alliance for themes of common interest; bilateral cooperation among E-9 Monitoring Learning (GAML), and countries through programmes other processes on data and 4.4 Promote cross-fertilization of w h i c h i n t e g r a t e e c o n o m i c monitoring coordinated by the good practice through exchange development and education UNESCO Institute for Statistics programmes, scholarships, initiatives. (UIS). internships, as well as virtual ICT- enabled learning programmes; 5. Put in place mechanisms to Finally, as a unique partnership of increase government funding for peoples in the E-9 countries, we 4.5 Regular meetings of experts and education, enhance its efficient use, reaffirm our commitment to devote E-9 focal points (at least one per and facilitate mobilization of our energy, resources and creativity year), in addition to the Ministerial domestic resources from both to fulfilling the Education 2030 Meetings held once in two years, to public and private sources. We targets and commitments in our discuss technical issues relating to a strongly recommend reaching the respective countries and for the particular theme or SDG4 targets; i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y r e c o g n i z e d world. benchmarks of at least 4 to 6 percent 4.6 Policy dialogues involving of gross domestic product and/or at We urge UNESCO to enhance its education authorities, universities, least 15 to 20 percent of total public role in coordination, facilitation, civil society, and other stakeholders expenditure allocated to education, a n d f o l l o w - u p o f t h e in E-9 countries and within regional in line with the 2015 Incheon implementation of commitments platforms to evolve appropriate Declaration. This may include with Ministries of Education of the policy responses and programmatic identifying alternative funding E-9 countries. interventions required to facilitate sources and the possibility of achievement of education sector tapping into existing resources that Done in English language, on 6th of development goals and targets set might be available within the nine February, 2017, in Dhaka, by E-9 countries, including through countries for funding joint projects Bangladesh. among the E-9 countries.

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Ensure Constant Curriculum Reviews -FG directs NUC at FUD Convocation he Federal Government has Td i r e c t e d t h e N a t i o n a l Universities Commission (NUC) to chart a new course for the Nigerian University System (NUS) by ensuring regular review and enriching of its curriculum. The Visitor, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, gave the directive at the 2nd convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, last Saturday.

The President, who was represented by the Executive Secretary, NUC, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, said that the curriculum, which is a major index Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed and Chairman House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services, Hon. Suleiman Aminu for university education, gives definition to the content of the knowledge being imparted on the providing quality university Since Visitation Panel is a statutory students. He added that, although education in Nigeria, through requirement for accountability to all the Commission develops the increased budgetary allocations, the stakeholders, the Visitor said that Benchmark Minimum Academic Visitor pointed out that funding was Visitation to Federal Universities Standard (BMAS), through subject not just about making funds was due and that government had a r e a e x p e r t s i n N i g e r i a n available to universities, but also the appropriately constituted panels to Universities, government expected judicious management of the same. embark on the exercise. He advised Universities to be innovative in the members of staff, students, their approach to curriculum According to him, “The progress of parents and other relevant development and delivery. every forward looking institution, s t a k e h o l d e r s t o s e i z e t h e whether public or private requires opportunity provided by the The President gave the assurance p r o b i t y, t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d exercise to submit memoranda for that his administration would accountability and these must the success of the visitation. continue to provide the necessary occupy the front burner in According to him “The incoming support to ensure the periodic university management. This Governing Councils are enjoined to review of the curriculum to meet informs the instruction by ensure that Government White national needs and be globally government to Federal Universities Papers that will emanate from the relevant. He urged the universities to send their quarterly reports to exercise are implemented to the to embark on strategic capacity government, through the NUC. This letter. Government will play its role building to bring their academics is to foster a closer relation between of monitoring the implementation of up-to-date with new trends in their government and its universities and the White Paper documents respective subject areas. allow for increased flow of a p p r o p r i a t e l y . ” W h i l e While also assuring that the Federal information to enable government congratulating the graduands, Government was committed to nip issues in the bud wherever such arises.”

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take-off projects, funded by the Federal Government. She informed the gathering that about 90% of its p r o g r a m m e s e a r n e d f u l l accreditation, while only three earned interim accreditation.

Other successes recorded in the period under review, the Vice Chancellor said, included academic excellence and quality assurance facilitation, staff training and development, creation of a Research and Development Unit, Employment of more female staff Prof. Fatima Batul Mukhtar Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Duste, delivering her Convocation Address and the admission of more female students to create gender balance as well as enhancing the university's whom he described as “potential 294 students across various finances. Others were the experts, future leaders and next disciplines in the Faculties of construction of feeder roads, generation solution providers in Agriculture, Arts and Social drainages and culvert within the various sectors of our national life”, Sciences as well as Science. campus, construction of male and Mr. President enjoined them to be Eighteen of them made the First renovation of female hostels, good ambassadors of their Class, 130 Second Class Upper and upgrading of academic facilities, institution and the nation. 137 Second Class lower divisions. construction and furnishing of Biotechnology Laboratory, The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman She said that eight capital projects renovation of sports facilities as of the Governing Council, Alhaji where commissioned as part of the well as construction and equipping Ibrahim Akuyam said he was convocation ceremony, seven of of 250-seater CBT Centre by the impressed by the new approach which were part of the N2 billion adopted by the university M a n a g e m e n t t o p r o m o t e entrepreneurship and observed that the University was forging impressive relationships with various sectors of the community, especially in the area of Agriculture. He thanked the Council for establishing a solid foundation and the Vice Chancellor for her efforts at consolidating on past achievements. He also congratulated the graduands, parents and guardians and prayed for their success.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatima Batul Mukhtar stated that the Royal Fathers at the Convocation University was graduating a total of

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NCC. of the University. Building, Faculty of Science Building, Arts and Social Sciences Professor Batul Mukhtar also said The convocation was preceded by a B u i l d i n g a n d C e n t r a l that the University had proposed an convocation lecture entitled, Administration Building. Others expanded community service ' U n i v e r s i t i e s i n E c o n o m i c were Library Building, two male scheme to be undertaken by all Recession: the Challenges of hostels, two female hostel and the students at all levels. Under the Administration and Global Economic Research Centre funded scheme, a student is expected to Ranking' and the Commissioning of by the NDIC. cover a minimum of 200 hours of some completed capital projects at community service throughout the university's permanent site by The valedictory speech was his/her stay in the University. She the Honorable Minister of delivered by Agono Yasin Awal, the acknowledged the support and Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, overall best graduating student. commitment of the Federal represented by Professor Rasheed. Government through the Federal Ministry of Education, NUC and Some of the capital projects TETFund towards the development commissioned included the ICT

A Cross section of graduands

ES, NUC, Prof. Rasheed, (4th left), Jigawa State Governor, Badaru Abubakar (3rd left), Pro-chancellor, Alh. Ibrahim Akuyam (1st left), Hon. Aminu Suleiman (2nd left), Vice-chancellor, Prof. Fatima Batul Mukhtar (2nd right), and the representative of Kano State Governor, Dr. Goggo Ganduje

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Prof. Rasheed Tasks Edo Govt. on Science Education As NUC Partners JAMB on International Students Recruitment he Executive Secretary, TN 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, has advised the Edo State Government to focus on creating a Centre of Excellence in Science Education as it seeks the Commission's expertise to establish a University of Education in the state.

The Executive Secretary, who gave the advice when he received the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in his office, on Tuesday, 7th February, 2017; said Science and Technology education should be the His Excellency, Governor of Edo State Mr. Godwin Obaseki and foundation of the University before the Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed other forms of education courses right. Ekiadolor to the Tayo Akpata could follow, adding that it was University of Education, in honour important to have a serious Professor Rasheed commended the of a former Commissioner for University of Education dedicated Governor for taking practical steps Education in the old Bendel State, to teaching and learning of to negotiate for another university, the late Chief Tayo Akpata. pedagogy at all levels of education. so early in his administration, Fortunately, he said, the state had its saying, “This is the right thing to do. sons and daughters everywhere, While noting that questions would We congratulate and commend you some of whom had designed the be asked about the State's plan and for it.” He added that the move was Physical Master plan and developed capacity to run three universities a clear testimony of Governor the Academic Brief pro bono. (Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Obaseki's commitment to education Edo University, Iyamho and Tayo and acceptance of its relevance to Governor Obaseki further disclosed Akpata University of Education, transforming society. It was also a that the State was collaborating with Ekiadolor), the Executive Secretary serious challenge to other states to Hitachi and Samsung to build said that the best answer would be to take up. learning laboratories that would aid show the world 'how', by ensuring the production of a critical mass of that each project is properly The Governor had earlier intimated teachers, who would teach in certain executed as conceived. According the Executive Secretary with Edo ways. According to him, technology to him, founding a university is a State's plan to establish a University was redefining education, globally, heavy economic investment and of Education that would be a model. and his administration felt that the history would judge any investor To achieve this, the State had state had lost a lot of grounds in that upgraded the College of Education,

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respect. Edo University, Iyamho a university was still emerging and country was required, he said, to was, therefore established, with a that NUC expected the State draw the public's attention to what whole new thinking for the future Government to spell out how the the Edo University had to offer. and the Government planned to Institution would function. charge economic fees to make the Presenting the draft Academic Brief project sustainable. The Executive Secretary disclosed and Physical Master Plan to that NUC was working with the Professor Rasheed, Governor On the Edo University, Iyamho, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Obaseki said it was humbling to Professor Rasheed reiterated his Board (JAMB) to assist Nigerian meet the knowledgeable individuals earlier observation that “if universities to recruit international defining the direction of university completed as conceived, and students. Such universities would education in Nigeria. He pledged properly managed, the University be those that meet international that the University of Education may be the best built university in standards in all facets. He, would be an improvement on the Nigeria. It can help the country and therefore, tasked the State Edo University. However, he said the sub-region to reverse the current Government to, not only strive to “the challenge before us is how to capital flight. Even with the recruit students from around the enhance quality to match the economic fees that you plan to world, but also consider offering infrastructure on ground. We have charge, it will still be cheaper than full scholarships, not bursaries, to done what we can. We rely on you to going abroad for university its brilliant, but indigent citizens to help us achieve the quality and education.” He noted that the Edo attend the two universities in standards that we desire.” University model of Public Private Iyamho and Ekiadolor. A lot of Partnership (PPP) in the running of publicity, within and outside the

Gov. Obaseki, 7th left, with Prof. Rasheed, 8th left, and members of the Governor’s entourage as well as some members of the NUC Management

Page 12 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 13th February, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 7 Savannah Centre Seeks Collaboration with NUC T h e S a v a n n a h C e n t r e f o r Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD), Abuja, is seeking collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to organise trainings on peace, democracy and good g o v e r n a n c e . F o u n d e r a n d Chairman of the Centre, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, who disclosed this when he led a team to pay a courtesy call on the Executive Secretary, NUC, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, in his office recently, said the non-governmental organiasation was founded, after his retirement, to contribute to an integrated Africa that is prosperous, peaceful and driven by her own citizens. Fmr. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and Executive Secretary, NUC, The former Permanent Delegate of Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Nigeria to the United Nations described the Centre as a dynamic the need for peaceful conduct of the curriculum with a view to making it force in the international arena, 2015 general elections. more relevant and that the which held prospects of hope for Commission was also reviewing Nigeria and Africa by mitigating Responding, the Executive the policy on postgraduate studies and preventing issues that could Secretary commended the Centre, by strengthening the capacity of jeopardise peace. He said that the particularly the leader of the Nigerian Universities to train mission of SCDDD was to be a delegation, for the initiative, postgraduate students, locally. centre of excellence for policy describing him as a veteran, proud This, he said would help to cut the research, dialogue, advocacy and academic and a patriotic Nigerian, cost of postgraduate training training in the key areas of who was always willing to impact abroad. He further said that the diplomacy, democracy and the society with his knowledge. He Commission was trying to development and that one of his recalled that the former Minister of streamline the programmes of reasons for establishing the Centre Foreign Affairs was one of the few Nigerian universities to conform was to focus on the nexus between academics, who returned to the with with their mandates such that p e a c e , d e v e l o p m e n t a n d Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, specialised universities would only democracy, bringing his experience from where he was appointed. He run specialised programmes. as a former diplomat to bear. said that his humility was an Others in the SCDDD team were inspiration to many younger Senior Analyst, Defence & Professor Gambari said the Centre academics. Strategic Studies, Col. Ademola had been organising trainings for Lawal (Rtd); Head of Research, various state governments, private Professor Rasheed explained that Ambassador Felix Pwol; Senior sector and was actively involved in the Commission was in the process Analyst, Ambassador Samuel advocacy and voter education on of overhauling the entire university Dabeng; Research Officer, Moses

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Ohaegbuchi and Chief Ibrahim I. Dan'Iya; Directors, Quality Kumo; Open and Distance Lawal. Assurance, Dr. Noel B. Saliu; Education, Dr. Esther Adesina; Research and Innovation, Dr. Protocol and Special Duties, Mr. In the NUC team were the Deputy Sulaiman B. Ramon-Yusuf; Chris and Student Support Services, Executive Secretary II, Mr. Ibrahim Academic Standards, Dr. Gidado B. Dr Ruqayyatu Gurin.

Profs. Rasheed and Gambari Middle with members of the Savannah Centre and NUC Management Images from the National Assembly during the Budget Defence

ES, NUC, Prof. Rasheed at the Senate Committee on Education during Members of the Senate Committee on Education the Budget Defence

Members of the House Committee on Education and Services ES and some members of the NUS

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Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed and Fmr. SGF, Yayale Ahmed Prof. Rasheed inspecting an ICT center building

Prof. Rasheed outside the NDIC HOUSE, built as a Centre for Social and NUC Director of Student Support Service, Dr. Ruqayyat Gurin with the Economic Research VC Fed. University, Dutse, Prof. Fatima Batul Mukhtar

L-R: Head of Department, Languages, Dr. Mrs. Nnenna Nwosu; One of the newly constructed male Students Hostel at F.U. Dutse Prof. Nwajiuba; Prof. Rasheed, Head Quality Assurance Unit, Dr. L.N. Ogugua; Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Kevin Nwogo; and S.A. to the Vice Chancellor, Mr. Chris Nwadoka

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Some delegates in a group photo with the E-9 new chair and Bangladesh The Nigerian delegation on the opening Day, Prof. Anwukah 4th right Minister of Education Mr. Nurul Islam Nahidi (middle in Black Suit)

The Nigerian exhibition stand Mal. Yakasai, and Ambassador Mrs. Mariam Katagum outside the Bangladesh National Assembly

Mal. Yakasai with the E-9 new Chair and Bangladesh Education Minister, When you represent the ES, you are entitled to an executive ride to and Mr. Nurul Islam Nahidi from the event venue

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Introduction:

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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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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

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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]

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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. Lagos State 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. Anambra State 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. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. Osun State 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, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. Caleb University, 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. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 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. Imo State 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. Rivers State 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 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. Fountain University, Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Dr. Gidado Kumo any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Director, Academic Standards Programmes. Signed For: Executive Secretary 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 13 2005 Port-Harcourt Anyigba 1999 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Federal University of Tech- Niger-Delta University, 14 14 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 nology, Owerri 1980 Yenagoa 2000 Federal University of Tech- Anambra State University, Renaissance University, 15 1981 2000 15 Enugu 2005 nology, Akure 15 Uli Modibbo Adama University of Bells University of Tech, 16 1981 Kano University of Science 16 2005 Technology, Yola 16 & Technology, Wudil 2000 Ota, Ogun State Federal University of Ebonyi State University, Lead City University, Ibadan, 17 1982 17 2000 17 Oyo State 2005 Technology, Minna Abakaliki Nigerian Defence Academy, Nasarawa State University, Crawford University, 18 1985 18 2002 18 2005 Kaduna Keffi Igbesa, Ogun State Kwararafa University, Wukari 19 University of Abuja, Abuja 1988 19 Adamawa State University, 2002 19 2005 Mubi (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Gombe State University, Crescent University, 20 1988 20 2004 20 2005 University, Bauchi Gombe Abeokuta University of Agriculture, Kaduna State University, Novena University, Ogume, 21 1988 21 2004 21 2005 Makurdi Kaduna Delta State 22 Federal University of 1988 22 Cross River University of 22 University of Mkar, Mkar 2005 Agriculture, Abeokuta Technology, Calabar 2004 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 23 Plateau State University, 23 2006 Bokkos 2005 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 24 1992 24 Ondo State University of 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Awka Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008 Michael Okpara University Ibrahim Babangida University, 25 1992 25 2005 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 of Agriculture, Umudike Lapai, Niger State 26 National Open University of 2002 26 Tai Solarin University of 26 Obong University, Obong 2007 Nigeria, Lagos Education, Ijagun 2005 Ntak Fed. Univ. of Petroleum 27 2007 Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 2006 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 Resources, Effurun 27 University, Katsina 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 Yobe State University 28 Tansian University, Umunya, 2007 Kogi State 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Anambra State Federal University, Lafia, Kebbi State University of 29 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, 30 2007 Gombe State Osogbo 2006 & Technology, Ondo Federal University, Wukari, Western Delta University, 31 2011 Taraba State University, 2008 31 2007 Taraba State 31 Jalingo Oghara, Delta State Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Kwara State University, The Achievers University, 32 2011 2009 32 2007 Katsina State 32 Ilorin Owo Federal University, Dutse, African University of Science 33 2011 33 Sokoto State University, 33 2007 Jigawa State Sokoto 2009 & Technology, Abuja

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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, Ndufu- Afe Babalola University, 34 2011 Akwa Ibom State University, 34 2009 Alike, Ebonyi State 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Godfrey Okoye University, 35 2011 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 35 2009 Ekiti State 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Federal University, Otuoke, Bauchi State University, Nile University of Nigeria, 36 2011 36 36 2009 Bayelsa Gadau 2011 Abuja 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, Northwest University, 37 Oduduwa University, 2012 37 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Wudil, Kano State Kano 2012 Federal University, Birnin- Paul University, Awka, 38 2013 38 The Technical University, 2012 38 2009 Kebbi, Kebbi Ibadan. Anambra State 39 Federal University, Gusau, 2013 Sule Lamido University, 39 Rhema University, Obeama- 39 2013 Asa, Rivers State 2009 Zamfara Kafin Hausa Federal University, Gashua, Ondo State University of Wellspring University, 40 2013 2015 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Yobe 40 Medical Sciences Adeleke University, Ede, 41 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 Osun State 2011

42 Eastern Palm University, 42 Baze University, Abuja 2011 Ogboko 2016 University of Africa, 43 Landmark University, Omu- 43 Aran, Kwara State 2011 Toru-Orua 2016 Samuel Adegboyega University, 44 2011 44 Borno State University 2016 Ogwa, Edo State Elizade University, Ilara- 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 46 2012 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, 47 Uturu, Abia State 2012 McPherson University, Seriki 48 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 Southwestern University, 49 2012 Okun Owa, Ogun State Augustine, University, 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 Chrisland University, 2015 Book Title: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN 51 Owode, Ogun State Christopher University, 52 2015 RETIREMENT Mowe, Ogun State Hallmark University, Author: Mbah, Aniekan 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015 Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015 Publisher: Basic Company Ltd. 54 Osun State Michael and Cecilia Ibru 55 2015 Place of Publication: Lagos, Nigeria. Uni., Owhrode, Delta State Mountain Top University, 56 2015 Ogun State Year of Publication: 2013 Ritman University, Ikot 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Edwin Clark University, 2015 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State 60 Hezekiah University, 2015 Books wash Umudi, Imo State Anchor University, Ayobo, away from the 61 Lagos State 2016 Arthur Jarvis University, soul the dust of 62 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2016 Clifford University, Owerrinta, 63 Abia State 2016 everyday life. Coal City University, Enugu, belcastroagency.com 64 Enugu State 2016 Crown Hill University, 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Dominican University, 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 67 Oyo State 2016 Legacy University, Okija, 68 Anambra State 2016

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

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

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

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This Week’sBirthdays DATE OF NAME BIRTH DEPT. SAMUEL ABAH ADIKWU 13 Feb. DIM This is a National Universities CHIMEZIE OKPARA 14 Feb. DMSS Commission (NUC) -sponsored MARIAN NWAKAEGO OHADIUGHA 14 Feb. DRI television documentary programme ONANWENYI ARINZE ANTHONY 15 Feb. DIPR for Nigerian Universities to celebrate NJIDEKA JUSTINA EME 15 Feb. DIM outstanding researchers, showcase CHIBUIKE NWANKERE 15 Feb. DESO their findings and promote their MUSA AHMED AMIN 15 Feb. DMSS linkage with the industry. ABEL ADUGBA 15 Feb. DRI The programme is aired every IBRAHIM IRO ALIYU 16 Feb. DESO week on: OSAMUDIAMEN O. OSAYANDE 16 Feb. DESO (a) Nigerian Television Authority JOLA-ADE ADEBIYI ADEOLA 17 Feb. DPP (NTA) on JOHN OJONIKO ABBAH 17 Feb. DESO Mondays 1.30-2.00pm BASHIRU ATEIZA OKINO 18 Feb. DAS TIJANI IDI ADAMU 19 Feb. DMSS (b) African Independent Television MUKAILA AYINDE 19 Feb. DSSS (AIT) on FOLAKE HALIMA AJAYI 19 Feb. DMSS Tuesdays 4:30 - 5.00 pm LOIS AFAMEFUNE EJEMIZU 19 Feb. DESO Wishing You Many happy returns! Best Wishes for the week.

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