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th 0795-3089 30 September, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 38 Kaduna Govt. Seek NUC’s Guidance on Proposed University with support from Petroleum Mr. President and the Honourable he Executive Governor Technology Development Fund Minister of Education, in respect of , His (PTDF), and would be modeled of the proposed university and TExcellency Mal. Nasiru El-Rufai was at the National Universities Commission (NUC) r e c e n t l y t o n o t i f y t h e Commission of plans by the state government to establish a specialized University to be known as the of Science and Technology (KUST).

The Executive Governor said the visit was to seek for NUC’s

guidance and also to discuss Kaduna State Governor, His Excellency, Mal. Nasir El-Rufa’i and the Executive Secretary, issues pertaining to university NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed after the African University of was advised by both to seek development in . Science & Technology (AUST), guidance from the NUC, being

Abuja. the sole regulator of university Malam El-Rufa’i said that the education in Nigeria. university was coming on board He revealed that he had met with While congratulating Professor in this edition

Katagum Emirate To Establish Prof. Jowitt Presents ‘Nigerian English’ Joint Double Degree Programme: Second to Prof. RasheedPg. 6 Batch of ABU Students Leave For China Community VarsityPg. 4 Pg. 8 EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Ogbonnaya Okoronkwo, Mrs. Franca Chukwuonwo, Miss Bunshak T.S, Francis Azu, Udey Felix, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Sadiq Abubakar

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Rasheed on his achievements in current year for interested NUC, Governor El-Rufa'i said academics to compete for, In his remark, the Executive that prior to the decision to assuring that his government Secretary, National Universities establish the specialised would double the amount in Commission (NUC), Professor university, his government had set up a research grant for any interested researcher globally to conduct cutting-edge research in any field.

According to him, about 3,000 researchers applied for the grant, but due to limited funds only the best 16 among them were selected for sponsorship, adding L-R: Musa Halilu, Mal. El-Rufa’i and Prof. Rasheed that nine out of the 16 fellows n e x t y e a r ’ s b u d g e t t o Abubakar Adamu Rasheed said being trained opted to serve in the accommodate more researchers. that the commission would set up civil service of the state. Mal. El-Rufa’i said, that his an Advisory Committee to assess He disclosed that the Kaduna government would work with the the human resources and

Meeting Session State Ministry of Business, NUC to nominate reputable facilities available for the take- Innovation and Technology had academics who would assess the off of the proposed university. budgeted 250 Million Naira in the research works.

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While applauding the proposal, empower youth which other state g o v e r n m e n t t o w a r d s t h e the Executive Secretary advised governors should emulate. realization of the dream. the state government to also think of including medical He said the commission had In the Governor's entourage were education in the proposed established a Directorate of skills Special Adviser on Inter- university. D e v e l o p m e n t a n d governmental Relations, Hadiza Entrepreneurship few months Usman Muazu and Special

A group photograph of the Governor and his entourage with Management Staff of NUC. Gov. El-Rufa’i and Prof. Rasheed are 8th and 9th right He described Mallam El-Rufa'i ago to achieve the same Assistant on Internally Generated as an achiever who always objective. Revenue, Jemimah Jatau. pursued his vision with vigor. Prof. Rasheed extended an He recalled that Mallam El- invitation to the Governor to Rufa’i had left a lasting legacy as chair NUC validation of the a Minister of the FCT. Nigerian university curricula session early next year. He commended the Kaduna State government for creating a Prof. Rasheed said that the ministry of Business, Innovation advisory committee on the and Technology and described it proposed university would be set as a deliberate attempt to up by NUC to visit the proposed sites and work with Kaduna State

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Katagum Emirate To Establish Community Varsity

A delegation from the Katagum She said “To catch up to the fast manage and creditably regulate Emirate Council, State paced and continuously evolving the affairs of the Nigerian led by the former Secretary to the a d v a n c e m e n t s i n h u m a n University System (NUS). Government of the Federation ingenuity which is a primary (SGF) and Ajiyan Katagum, Dr. ingredient in any developed The former SGF gave a brief M a h m u d Ya y a l e A h m e d , recently delivered a letter of intent for a proposed community based private university in to the Executive Secretary, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission, (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, in his office.

Also in the delegation was the f o r m e r Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r, who was also the first female Vice-Chancellor in Northern Nigeria and former Patron and Promoter, IZU University, Dr. supported by Chairperson, Committee of Expert on the Establishment of IZU University, Prof. Gambo Laraba Minister of Women Affairs, Abdullahi presenting Letter of Intent to the ES, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed Professor Laraba Gambo economy of the world, all history of education in Katagum Abdullahi. communities in Nigeria must be E m i r a t e , e s p e c i a l l y t h e equipped with critical mass of commencement of primary and Presenting the letter Prof. well educated citizens.” secondary community schools, Abdullahi said, that the vision of t h a t p r o d u c e d e m i n e n t the proposed university, would be Earlier Dr. Yayale Ahmed said personalities including the first to produce scientists by using a the visit was to express the Professor of Biochemistry and curricula that would deliver emirate’s desire to establish a first vice-chancellor from workable applications and private community university northern Nigeria, Prof. Gambo solutions to the myriad of with the proposed name of Laraba Abdullahi and several challenges plaguing the Katagum Ibrahim Zaki University, Azare personalities of international society and Nigeria at large. (IZUA). repute.

She also said that Katagum The Ajiyan Katagum said he was H e a s s u r e d t h e N U C Emirate was a loving, peaceful delighted to visit the NUC, management that the Katagum community with diverse cultures, noting that despite the nation's Emirate was ready to be guided ethnicities and religions. diversity in culture and norms, by the NUC and its relevant arms the Commission had been able to

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on basic steps of establishing University of Medical Sciences, Kumo Bello, on behalf of the private university in Nigeria. Ijanikin, Lagos State. commission, thanked the delegation for the laudable He promised to ensure that the The NUC scribe said that among initiative to establish additional process, procedure and facilities t h e e x i s t i n g 7 9 P r i v a t e university in the North-East Zone would be accelerated within a Universities, only two were in the which would also create job short period to enlist the North-East: the American opportunities and provide more university as the third private (AUN), access to quality education in university in the North-East geo- Yola and , Nigeria. political zone. Wukari. He said the university would Responding, Professor Rasheed He expressed his delight that his transform the Katagum emirate said that the Commission had call for those who could afford and serve as a shining example

A group photograph of the Katagum Delegation and NUC Management. Prof. Rasheed and Dr. Yayale Ahmed are 8th and 9th right b e e n e n c o u r a g i n g t h e from the northern axis to invest in for other united communities in establishment of private higher education by establishing Nigeria. universities, especially Medical more private universities has Universities. started yielding positive results. Other prominent personalities in the entourage were Dr Waziri He said there were currently, only The Executive Secretary, Dogo-Muhid, Professor M.H. few specialised universities of therefore, directed the Directorate Muhammed, Alhaji Bello medical Sciences in Nigeria, for Establishment of Private Mustapha, Dr Aisha Usman namely: Ondo State University of University (DEPU) to provide the Mahood, Dr. Musa Babayo, Hon. Medical Sciences, Ondo; Bayelsa needed guidance towards the Faruk Mustaph and Dr. Dada Medical University, Yenagoa, realisation of their mission. Mohammed Ibrahim. Bayelsa State; PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port The Deputy Executive Secretary, Harcourt, Rivers State and Eko Administration, Dr. Gidado

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Prof. Jowitt Presents ‘Nigerian English’ to Prof. Rasheed

Secondary Schools, Colleges of experience. Professor David Jowitt, a British Education and later joined the He pledged to purchase copies of Academic who served in some services of Bayero University the book for the Nigerian Nigerian Universities for 35 (BUK), in 1975 and later Universities. years recently visited the moved to , until N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s his retirement.” In his response, Professor David Commission (NUC) to present The Executive Secretary said that Jowitt, thanked the Executive his new English Language book titled ‘Nigerian English, to Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed.

Speaking after receiving copies of the new book Professor Rasheed described Professor Jowitt as one who gave his entire life to the service of Nigeria describing him as a rare and thoroughbred academic, who d e s p i t e t h e c h a l l e n g i n g e n v i r o n m e n t i n N i g e r i a dedicated himself to teaching and learning until his decision to return home to United Kingdom. Prof. Jowitt presenting his latest book titled “Nigerian English” to the Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed

although Prof. Jowitt had gone Secretary and his Management He said: “Professor Jowitt has back to the United Kingdom, the as well as the entire staff of NUC been my friend for over 35 years Commission was however for the honour done him, now. He came into Nigeria in looking forward to working with stressing that he considered 1963 after graduating from him with to continually tap from Nigeria as his home and nothing Cambridge University and upon his wealth of knowledge and less. arrival he taught in some

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He said “I came to Nigeria to the NUC was to present copies T w o o t h e r p r o m i n e n t precisely in September, 1963, of his new book to the Executive personalities at the meeting were and up till this age, I can look Secretary. the President of Nigerian back and thank God for the life Association for Educational he has given me. Giving an insight on the new book, Professor Jowitt said Administration and Planning

Profs. Rasheed and Jowitt (4th and 5th right) L-R: Mr. Boniface Odum; Secretary-General NAEAP, Dr. M.S. Dada; President of NAEAP, Prof. Hauwa Imam; Dr. Maryam Sali; Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi; Mr. Chris Maiyaki and Dr. Biodun Saliu in a group photo after the Luncheon Truly, old time memories come though it was published abroad, (NAEAP), Professor Hauwa back to me and I remember he felt the need to make copies Imam, and the Secretary-General things that happened so long ago available to Nigerians at home to NAEAP, Dr. M.S. Dada. and it all seems like yesterday enable them understand and when I first came to Nigeria. But appreciate the concept behind it has been a memorable and rich the Nigerian English. experience to be in this country with its diversities, all its Other books authored by friendliness and with all its Professor Jowitt include humour.” “Common Errors in English Language”. Professor Jowitt said his mission

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Joint Double Degree Programme: Second Batch of ABU Students Leave For China ABU’s 300-Level engineering over N10 million was spent to The second batch of 300- Level students with higher CGPA after freight the students to China and engineering students from a selection interview to go to that they should therefore bear in chosen CSU to complete the remaining mind that they were going on on account of their high academic performance have left Nigeria for two years in order to earn the public funds partly, and then of

The Vice Chancellor and other officials in a group photo with the students Central South University (CSU), engineering degree. the CSU’s scholarship. Changsha, China where they are expected to spend two years for a The programme is to last for a The Vice-Chancellor, who joint double degree programme period of five consecutive years. expressed gratitude to China in traffic and transportation And the essence here is to Civil Engineering Construction engineering as well as railway produce sufficient indigenous Corporation (CCECC), Chinese e q u i p m e n t a n d c o n t r o l engineers who will continue to Embassy in Nigeria and Central engineering. build and sustain railway South University, Changsha for infrastructure in Nigeria and the realization of this all The students, who had already beyond. important project, expressed gone to China for the programme, hope that by next year CCECC comprised 29 undergraduate and Speaking at a brief but colorful would come up with another four doctoral students all drawn farewell reception for the scholarship for another set of from Department of Civil departing students, the Vice- students to benefit. Engineering and Department of Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello Mechanical Engineering. University, Prof Ibrahim Garba, “Let me congratulate this second said the programme would batch of our students that are It would be recalled that a enable the students to earn dual departing to CSU. By no means, memorandum of understanding degrees of China and Nigeria in you have also become part of the (MoU) was signed by Ahmadu traffic and transportation chosen ones that are going to Bello University and Central engineering respectively. utilize this very unique South University (CSU), opportunity that has come our Changsha, China to pave way for Prof Garba said ABU invested quite a lot in the programme as

Page 8 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 30th September, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 38 way in Nigeria and ABU in Nigeria as an opportunity to The programme all started in particular. educate Nigerians towards 2017 when ABU was picked out building a vibrant nation that of seven Nigerian universities to “So far, we are very happy to have could stand the test of time. begin as a pilot project a 3+2 realized that the first batch that joint degree programme with we sent have not disappointed us; they have actually made us very proud by performing very well, living well, respecting the traditions and situations in China; and by so doing, Chinese are equally appreciating and respecting Nigerians”, he said.

Prof Garba, who reminded them that they were not the first set to be in China from ABU, also said they could gain a lot of Bidding bye-bye to ABU experience from those that went there before them. Speaking on behalf of the China Central South University benefiting students, Aliyu (CSU), Changsha, where Earlier in his opening remarks, Kasimu, who expressed gratitude China’s railway technology was the Director, Directorate of to the university and the Vice- first invented. University Advancement, Chancellor for the opportunity, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof said there was a similarity In September, last year, a total of Adamu Ahmed, recalled that in between China and Nigeria. 45 300-Level students and 13 the last few years the Federal academic staff all from the Government had invested a huge The benefitting students promised Faculty of Engineering were flown to China for the joint Bachelor’s degree programme in engineering at Central South University (CSU), Changsha.

Of the 45 students, 30 were sponsored by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and the other 15 are by CSU. They are expected to specialize in Central South University, especially in At the Airport ready to depart civil engineering, traffic and transportation engineering as amount of resources to build the to not only make Ahmadu Bello well as railway equipment and railway infrastructure all over the University proud but also Nigeria control engineering. country. as a whole, assuring that the efforts of the university would Prof Ahmed described the never be in vain. collaboration between China and

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PRESS RELEASE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION now been moved to the Ministry’s headquarters to fill SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 the vacancy of Director, Federal Education Quality UNESCO KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL-KHALIFA Assurance Services (FEQAS), while Mr. Omada David Idakwoji of the Federal Science and Technical PRIZE FOR THE USE OF ICT IN EDUCATION College, Uromi, takes over from Dr. Ufoegbune Ogochukwu of the Federal Science and Technical The UNESCO invites nominations from Nigeria for the College, Yaba, as Principal. King Hamed Bin Isa Al-Khalite price for the use of Information and Communication Technologies in Similarly, Dr. Mrs. Yakubu Oyinloye of Queens’ College, Lagos, is to take over from Akamo Esther Education. (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government Girls’ This is to recognize approaches in leveraging new College, Shagamu, While Dr. (Mrs.) Essien Funmi of technologies to expand educational and lifelong the Federal Government College, Ijanikin, is to take learning opportunities for all, in line with the 2030 over from Dr. (Mrs.) Yakubu Oyinloye as Principal, Queens’ College, Lagos. Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Goal 4 on Education. Akamo.O. Esther (Mrs.) of Federal Government The theme of the 2019 Prize is the use of Artificial Girls’ College(FGGC),Shagamu is to succeed Dr. Intelligence (AI) to innovate Education, learning and (Mrs.) Essien Funmi as Principal, Federal Government College, Ijanikin, while Abdullahi Asmau teaching. Yakubu (Mrs.) of the Ministry’s Tertiary Education N o m i n a t i o n s s h o u l d b e f o r w a r d e d t o Department is to replace Mr. Manko Kudu (who will natcom.unesco@education .gov.ng on or before 23rd be retiring from service on the 6th of September, October, 2019. Receipt of nominations will close by 2019) as Principal, Federal Government Academy, st Suleja. 31 October, 2019 (midnight Paris time) For more information visit http://www.unesco.org/ict-ed- Mrs. Stella Maris Ufuoma Omu, current Principal of prize/register. Federal Government Girls College, Bwari (who will be retiring from service on the 10th of November, 2019) will be succeeded by Sodangi Jumai Binta Announcer- (Mrs.) of Federal Government Girls College, Abaji. Arc Sonny Echono Also, Offonkasi Ifeoma Scholastica (Mrs.), current Permanent Secretary Vice Principal, FGBC, Apo, is to replace Sodangi Jumia Binta (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government Girls’ College, Abaji. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (PRESS & PR) SHAKE UP IN EDUCATION MINISTRY Mr. Shehu Dahiru of Federal Science and Technical College, Kafanchan, is to replace Abdulkadir Binta (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government College, Education Minister, Adamu Adamu has approved the Kwali. redeployment of eleven (11) Directors and Principals of Federal Unity Colleges in an exercise, the Minister said is Finally, Mrs. Oguah Florence of National designed to strengthen service delivery and also fill existing Commission for United Nation Scientific and Cultural vacancies in the education sector. Organization (NATCOM-UNESCO) is now the Secretary General, NATCOM-UNESCO. Top on the list of Directors redeployed are Abdulkadir Binta (Mrs.), Principal, Federal Government College (FGC) Kwali, Handing over formalities are to be completed by who is now the Director, Basic and Secondary Education Monday, 9th September, 2019, except where Department in the Ministry. otherwise directed. Binta will take over from Dr. Lami Amodu, the current Director

of Basic and Secondary Education, who will retire from service on the 14th of October, 2019. Ben Bem Goong Deputy Director (Press & PR) The current Principal of Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Yaba, Dr. Ufoegbune Ogochukwu(Mrs.) has

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

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

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

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

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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 3. Bayero University, Kano 19. University of llorin, llorin 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 20. University of Jos, Jos 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 27. Federal University, Lafia 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 29. Federal University, Dutse 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 30. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 31. Federal University, Oye-ekiti 16. University of Benin, Benin City 32. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 5. Anambra State University, Uli 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 8. Delta State University, Abraka 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 25. Kwara State University Malete 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 26. Kaduna State University, Kaduna 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 27. Bauchi State University, Gadau 12. Imo State University, Owerri 28. Yobe State University, Damaturu 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 29. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 30. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 31. Osun State University, Osogbo 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 19. Adeleke University, Ede 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 20. Veritas University, Abuja 5. Bowen University, Iwo 21. Achievers University, Owo 6. Covenant University, Ota 22. Al-Qalam University, Katsina 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 23. Baze University, Abuja 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 24. Bells University of Technology, Ota 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 25. Crawford University, Igbessa 10. Caleb University, Lagos 26. Crescent University, Abeokuta 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 27. Fountain University, Osogbo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 29. Novena University, Ogume 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 30. Salem University, Lokoja 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 31. Veritas University, Abuja 16. Madonna University Okija 32. Bingham University, Karu 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 announce 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private 8. First site assessment visit universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private 9. Finalisation of document universities in Nigeria. 10. Second (final) site assessment visit 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees establishment of the university 12. Approval by NUC Management 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 13. Approval by NUC Board 3. Collection of application forms 14. Approval by FEC 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL NUC departments Executive Secretary, NUC 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Announcer Page 25 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 30th September, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 38

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

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State the general public, especially parents and prospective 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: Abuja. 42) Temple University, Abuja 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in anywhere in Nigeria. Nigeria. 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos. Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Education, Winneba 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 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. any of its other campuses 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other Centre. campuses 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of Academic, Lagos its other campuses. 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any Campus) of its other campuses. 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT other campuses. 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna campuses. 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with any of its other campuses International Professional College of Administration, Science and 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos. 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its charges on subscribers. campuses in Nigeria. 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu Campus 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. Nigeria. 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. Nigeria. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 9) L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State. 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. Nigeria 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

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Professor Rasheed advised the He further challenged the society The highlight of the occasion was Prof. Rasheed Appointed Grand Patron, Cooperative management to that they should have requested t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f NUC Cooperative Society ensure that members were privy for an allocation within the commemorative plaque as Grand to their actual savings and Commission Secretariat to enable Patron of the society to the NUC The President of the Cooperative M r s . O y e d e l e u s e d t h e honouring him and apologized indebtedness to the Society the Society erect a building of its Scribe, Professor Abubakar Society, Mrs. Margaret Oyedele, opportunity to request that the for not being available for earlier before the Congress to avoid any own. He also enjoined the Adamu Rasheed. led other Executive members on Society needed a dedicated office meetings scheduled with him due infringement. He also directed management team to ensure that a courtesy visit to the Executive for the day-to-day running of the to official engagement. the Management team to give Congress meetings hold at least At the meeting were the Vice- Secretary, National Universities society and to also enable the him a brief of the Cooperative's twice in a year to keep members President, Mr. Baba Saleh; Commission, (NUC), Professor society have a mini-mart, where He expressed his willingness to challenges in order to know the abreast. General Secretary, Barr. Aaron Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, areas to assist the Society. Zamani; Assistant Secretary, Mr. MFR, FNAL, to request him to Following the interaction, the Valentine Nkeshita; Assistant join the NUC's Staff Cooperative Society Limited and by extension, was appointed the Grand Patron of the Society. last Monday.

Mrs. Oyedele expressed the desire of the Cooperative Management team to invite the Executive Secretary to be part of the forth-coming 1st Congress President, NUC Cooperative Society Mrs. Margaret Oyedele presenting a plaque to the meeting of the Society. She Executive Secretary, NUC Prof. Abubakar Rasheed thanked Professor Rasheed for join the Cooperative Society's his guidance and counselling members could shop. She decried membership, but said he was Prof. Rasheed with (5th left) NUC Cooperative Management Team offered to the Cooperative that the space provided in the limited by the number of years The Executive Secretary Society unanimously agreed to Treasurer I, Mr. Zakariya Management team during the Directorate of Finance and remaining to end his tenure as expressed his willingness to reschedule the congress to 11th Kwanta; Assistant Treasurer II, maiden meeting with him which Accounts was not convenient and Executive Secretary however he st approve the allocation of an October, 2019 to enable the Mrs. Rabi Ahmed Abdullahi; the Society treasured and could hardly project the Society promised to attend the 1 office space for the society if any Executive Secretary attend the Internal Auditor, Mr. Omozusi regarded as timely. The President to willing partners. Congress meeting, and advise was available around the meeting. Osaro and Assistant Internal of the society solicited continued the management of the society to NUNET Clinic. Auditor, Miss. Kyone Sale Ladi. support from Prof. Rasheed to In his response, Professor put all the necessary measures in address the society’s challenges. Rasheed thanked the Society for place before the Congress meeting.

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