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P R O A B IN IT R AS - DOCT www.unilorin.edu.ng A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019 VOL 8 NO. 90 Unilorin management pays condolence visit to Emir of Ilorin By Abubakar Imam embers of the management of the University of Ilorin have paid a Mcondolence visit on the Emir of Ilorin on the death of his mother, Alhaja Aishat Bolanta Sulu-Gambari. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, who led the management team on the condolence visit penultimate Sunday (June 9, 2019), described the death of Alhaja Sulu-Gambari as a painful loss to mankind. Prof. Abdulkareem said that the late Queen Mother lived an exemplary life in the services of Allah and humanity, adding that the late princess would be missed greatly by the entire community in view of her several The Vice-Chancellor and other members of the Unilorin delegation services towards community development and nation-building. (Contd. on page 3) Omupo cduringom the mcondolenceun ivisitty honours Malomo, Buhari, Adimula THIS WEEK By Mustafa Abubakar Unilorin Consultancy organises training workshop for staff, others p. 4 he Omupo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Mentees celebrate Prof Omotesho Kwara State, penultimate Saturday (June 4, 2019) organised a at 60 p.5 reception in honour of its deserving indigenes, including three top Don blames external influence for T poor public service performance p.6 officials of the University of Ilorin. FASA organises oratory The Unilorites are the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. contest in honour of Adedimeji p.7 Sylvia O. Malomo; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology Adesoye makes case for social and Innovations), Prof. Mikhail O. Buhari, and the President of the media platforms to push Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria Human Kinetics education p.7 (COSFAN), Dr. R. A. Adimula, who is also a lecturer at the Centre for Focus on Prof. Victoria Alabi, Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS). Director, ITA p.8 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.9 The event was part of the activities to mark the 9th Coronation Town and Gown: Again, Unilorin Anniversary of the Olomu of Omupo, HRH Oba Yakubu Adebayo beats ’em all p.12 Buhari, who ascended the throne on June 12, 2010. (Contd. on page 3) 1995 alumni donates N1.2m to Faculty of Agric By Is'haq Babatunde he 1995 set of the Faculty the University, particularly the of Agriculture, University Faculty of Agriculture that Tof Ilorin, on Monday (June produced them 24 years ago. 10, 2019) presented a cheque of Mr. Adebayo said, "We NI.2 million to the Faculty to have decided to give back to our acquire two shops. Alma Matter. We have seen it all Speaking during the around the world that most official presentation of cheque at universities nowadays are being the Vice-Chancellor's office, the developed by the alumni and a little spokesman of the set, Mr. Kazeem from the left and right will make the Mr. Kazeem Adebayo (right) handing over - the cheque to the Vice-Chancellor while the Adebayo said that the gesture was University a great institution". Dean of Agriculture, Prof. Gbadebo Olaoye meant to contribute their quota to (Contd . on page 4) (middle) looks on

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P Dignitaries with the Guest Speaker, Mr. Olasunkanmi Iranloye (4th left), during the maiden edition of the Members of staff of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs rejoicing with their colleagues, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Faculty of Physical Sciences Alumni/Students Relation Afolabi (middle) during the naming of their new baby last Lecture last Wednesday Wednesday The former Director The Ag. Station of the Centre for Manager, Unilorin Peace and Strategic FM 89.3, Mr. Idris Studies (CPSS), Akintola (left), Dr.Mahfouz receiving an award Adedimeji (left) of excellence from receiving an award of the President of the excellence from the Faculty of Arts President of the Students Faculty of Arts Association (FASA), Students Association Mr. Fatai Adisa, (FASA), Mr. Fatai during the FASA Adisa, during the Oratory Contest last FASA Oratory Tuesday Contest last Tuesday 2 NEWS June 17, 2019 Unilorin management pays condolence visit to Emir of Ilorin (Contd. from front page) While acknowledging the fact delegation most abundantly. Meanwhile, the 8th day Fidau that the Emir would sorely miss his The royal father also wished prayer for the late Queen Mother was illustrious mother, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdulkareem a successful tenure held last Tuesday (June 11, 2019) at the nevertheless thanked Allah that the as he prayed that the nation's most Ilorin Central Jumaat Mosque. Queen Mother lived long enough to subscribed University may continue to The prayer, which was led by witness the productive reign of the Emir. grow from strength to strength. the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Prof. Abdulkareem also The Director, Health Services, Muhammad Bashir Saliu OON, was remarked that the royal father has earned who is also a Member of the University attended by many dignitaries including the divine blessings of not only Governing Council, Dr. AbdulRasheed two former Vice-Chancellors of the surviving the matriarch of the Ilorin Odunola, later led a special prayer for University of Ilorin, Prof. Shuaib Oba Emirate's ruling dynasty but also has the peaceful repose of the soul of the late AbdulRaheem and Prof. AbdulGaniyu been granted the priceless grace of Alhaja Aishat Sulu-Gambari. Ambali. giving her a befitting burial, which was O t h e r m e m b e r s o f t h e O t h e r m e m b e r s o f t h e always the wish of every parent. U n i v e r s i t y m a n a g e m e n t t h a t University of Ilorin community that The Vice-Chancellor later accompanied the Vice-Chancellor on attended the prayers included the presented a condolence letter to the Emir the condolence visit were the Deputy i m m e d i a t e p a s t D e a n o f t h e to the admiration of members of the Vice-Chancellor (Management Postgraduate School, Prof. Badmas Ilorin Emirate Council and other Services), Prof. Bolaji Fatai Sule; the Olarewaju Yusuf; the Dean, Faculty of dignitaries present. Registrar, Dr. Folaranmi Modupe Basic Medical Sciences, who is also the Responding, the Emir, who is Olowoleni; the Bursar, Mr. Hakeem O. Chairman of the University of Ilorin also the Chairman, Kwara State Council Sonde; the Head, Department of the Muslim Community and the Wakilin of Chiefs, thanked the Vice-Chancellor Performing Arts, and Member, Likita of Ilorin, Prof. Ibrahim Adeola and the management of the Better By Far G o v e r n i n g C o u n c i l , P r o f . Katibi; the Director, Centre for Ilorin University for identifying with him, his AbdulRasheed Adeoye; the Director of Studies, Dr. AbdulGaniyu Ibrahim family and the people of the Emirate on Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; Jawondo and a former Dean, Faculty of the transition to the great beyond of his and the Deputy Registrar, Vice- Law, University of Ilorin , Dr. Ali late mother. He prayed Allah to reward Chancellor's Office, Mrs. Funmilayo B. Amad. the Vice-Chancellor and members of his Ishola. Omupo community honours Malomo, Buhari, Adimula (Contd. from front page) Responding on behalf of other In his address, the National officers and so on”. awardees, Prof. Malomo, who President, Omupo Descendants Union He appealed to the state appreciated God for what He has done in (ODU), Dr. Sola Monisoye Afolabi, said government to reconsider the her life described the honours as a rear the awardees were honoured for their community's request for elevation as a gesture and morale booster to do more achievements in their various life Local Council Development Areas for the community. endeavours as well as contributions to among other requests, towards boosting Prof. Malomo, who also the growth, progress and development the development of the community. appreciated her husband Prof. Ade of the community. Earlier, the monarch, Oba Malomo for standing by her always Dr. Afolabi, who was the Yakubu Adebayo Buhari, the Olomu of disclosed that her appreciations to the pioneer Director of the Computer Omupo, who was also honoured with community, especially the Olomu of Centre, University of Ilorin, disclosed meritorious awards by the community, Omupo and the National President of that the awards were instituted to was full of happiness for the honour Omupo Descendants Union (ODU) recognise personal sacrifice, diligence, done him by the Omupo indigenes. know no bound and promised to do more merit, service to humanity as well as Other awardees included Alhaji to the service of her father land. immense contributions to community Alabi Ologun, Hon. Wasiu Adewale, Also in his remarks, the Deputy development. Alhaji Tajudeen Adigun, Engr. William Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology H e s a i d , “ N o p e r s o n a l Omoyiola, Dr. Steve Olarinoye, Hon. and Innovations), Prof. Buhari restated achievements or community services by Jibril Emilagba, Archbishop Israel his commitment towards ensuring that sons and daughters of this community Afolabi, DCP Funsho Olarinoye, DCP t h e d e s i r e d s o c i o - e c o n o m i c will go unrecognised and unrewarded”, Emmanuel Adegbola, Prof. Sule Hassan development envisioned for the adding, “It is our hope and belief that and Dr. Ayodeji Olarinoye. community was achieved. such recognitions will spur the awardees Highlights of the occasion Prof. Buhari, who congratulated to do more and at the same time serve as included the turning of the sod for the his co-awardees for the feats, a yardstick for others to follow and construction of the ultra-modern Omupo encouraged them to be more committed contribute their quotas”. Township Hall performed by the and dedicated to community services. Dr. Afolabi stated that “our monarch and assisted by some He also called on the indigenes of the traditional ruler is being honoured today community leaders, cultural dance and community to be part of the for his recent elevation to a second class chorography by students who are community's development drive, status, so also others who have gained Omupo indigenes. urging them to continue to imbibe unity, deserving promotions as doctors, tolerance and peaceful co-existence. administrators, academia, police 3 NEWS June 17, 2019 1995 alumni donates N1.2m to Faculty of Agric (Contd. from front page) He particularly commended the "What is in vogue around the He said that the Faculty had management of the University of Ilorin world now is to invite alumni that are already taken a soft loan of N1.2m from for consistently adding value to the doing well back to the university to talk to cooperative society to acquire two shops, institution, saying that all the alumni take the current students. It is always saying that the same amount was released pride in the rising profile of their Alma inspirational when you see those who to them by the 1995 set would be used to Matter, University of Ilorin. have treaded a road before you, because it clear the loan. In his remarks while receiving also means that you can also go through Prof. Olaoye said, "We were so the cheque, the Vice-Chancellor of the the system and have something to rejoice glad when they opted for bailing us out of University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age about. the loan that we took to acquire two shops Abdulkareem, commended the 1995 set "I want you to sustain the link you and I'm sure the way the activities have for giving back to their Alma mater. have kept with the faculty, keep it very been projected and the way the Vice- Prof. Abdulkareem urged other strongly because the Faculty will need Chancellor received them will be a alumni of the University to take a cue you. If you let the students know that there stimulus and challenge to other alumni”. from the 1995 set so as to collectively is glory at the end of the road, believe me, He said, "Our plan is to also contribute towards the progress and you will have a rejoicing spirit before the invite other alumni as suggested by the development of the better by far students and that can even encourage Vice-Chancellor to come and talk to the University. them to do better in their studies", the students even if they don't give us The Vice-Chancellor said, "I Vice Chancellor added. anything, talking to our students will also thank you for bailing the Faculty out by Earlier in his comment, the Dean inspire them. I have always believed that making that donation because I know they of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. most of us in the Faculty of Agriculture would have been struggling to make Gbadebo Olaoye, said that the fund would are in the best profession because others money to offset the loan. What you have be used to acquire two shops to display cannot survive without us". done is highly commendable. agricultural produces of the Faculty. Unilorin Consultancy organises training workshop for staff, others By Mustafa Abubakar h e U n i v e r s i t y o f I l o r i n Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Workplace”, the former Acting Registrar, Consultancy Services Centre University of Ilorin, Mr. Olusegun A. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Mrs. T(UCSC) has organised a training Mokuolu, who discussed various Mosunmola Oyeyinka, defined a team as a workshop for Unilorin administrators, applications and tools found on the small number of people, with officials of state and federal ministries and internet, disclosed that “we are at the complementary skills, who are private organisations with a view to beginning of information driven society, committed to a common purpose, teaching them basic techniques to and ICT provides a smarter way of getting performance goals, and approach for improve their knowledge on the job. things done”. which they are mutually accountable. Speaking at the opening Mr. Mokuolu, who is an HP The former National President of ceremony of the Workshop held at the certified ICT instructor, urged the Association of Nigerian Universities Fresh Hotel, Ilorin, last Monday (June 10, participants to beware of bugging, which Professional Administrators (ANUPA) 2019), the Ag. Director of the Centre, Dr. means the concealing of a miniature said that in order for teams to move Omodele A. A. Eletta, said that there is no microphone or camera in (a room, on a forward from Storm to Norm, teams must limit to acquisition of knowledge, body or telephone) in order to eavesdrop understand how to identify conflict and “especially when such is targeted at on or record someone's conversations and how to resolve it; how to identify developing ideas for profitability on all actions secretly. blockages and how to unblock; and how sides”. In his own paper, entitled team blockages affect progress, how to Dr. Eletta, who urged participants “Administrative Communication Skills”, unblock them, adding that conflict to take advantage of the workshop, said the Registrar, Westland University, Iwo, resolution when managed correctly, that the administrative arm of any Osun State, Mr. S.O. Kehinde, identified “produces new ideas, solves problems, organization determines how well such communication as fundamental to the expands capabilities, and improves set-up will perform, therefore, there is a existence and survival of humans as well creativity”. need for constant training and retraining. as to an organization, adding that “it is a The former Deputy Registrar, She said, “The Unilorin process of creating and showing ideas, said that in helping teams with conflict, a Consultancy Services Centre (UCSC) has information, views, facts, feelings etc. team leader should alternate between gone out in search of resourceful among the people in order to reach a identifying the conflict, clarifying the facilitators, renowned in administrative common understanding”. issues, managing the conflict, clarifying practices, to share their wealth of M r. K e h i n d e s a i d t h a t and summarising different points of view, experiences with the goal of turning out communication is the basis of co- asking for points of agreement and committed administrative personnel with ordination, enhances fluent working, disagreement, looking at situation from improved productivity and efficiency. facilitates decision making, increases customers points of view, getting data, Dr. Eletta added that the managerial efficiency, increases placing yourself in the other person's workshop provided an opportunity for cooperation and organizational peace and position and asking how to resolve participants to share “what obtains in your boosts the morale of the employees. differences. various institutions with others and use The Registrar, however, The workshop was attended by a the new ideas you learn in this training disclosed that to be a good administrator Deputy Registrar at the University of workshop to improve your institutions one must learn the basic use of the modern Ilorin, Mrs. Rebecca Okojie, who also when you return”. technology in order to be more effective presented an educative and enlightening In his presentation, titled “ICT and efficient on our daily duties. paper, as well as top officials of the Tools for Secretaries and Administrators”, Also in her presentation, entitled Centre including its Deputy Director, Dr. a Principal Information Officer at the “Building Excellent Teams in the Mukaila Aremu. 4 NEWS June 17, 2019 Mentees celebrate Prof Omotesho at 60 By Nneka Nwogwugwu t w a s e n c o m i u m s g a l o r e the launching of a book entitled sustainable development and rural penultimate Saturday (June 8, "Agricultural Management and livelihood. I2019) as mentees of the immediate Sustainable Agricultural Production In his goodwill message, the past Director of Academic Planning, and Rural Livelihood" in honour of the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Prof Olubunmi A. honoree. University of Ilorin, Prof Gbadebo Omotesho, organised a surprise bash for While presenting the book, the Olaoye, prayed God to grant the him to mark his 60th birthday. Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, celebrant and his family more heights in The 60th birthday celebration, Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda life. which took place at E-Phoenix Hotel, University, Lapai, Niger State, Prof. In his Response, Prof GRA, Ilorin, attracted friends, F.A. Lawal, said that the book is an Omotesho, who couldn't hide his colleagues, and well-wishers of the informative and educative book that has happiness, expressed gratitude to God former Dean of Student Affairs, who is different topics that address the theme for the 60th birthday celebration. also a one-time Dean of the Faculty of of Agricultural management as it affects The don also appreciated his Agriculture. the production and rural sustainable mentees, colleagues, friends and family In his address, the Chairman of livelihood. members for organising the event and the Organising Committee, Prof. G.B. Prof. Lawal, who is also one of celebrating his birthday with him. Adesiji, described Prof. Omotesho as a the mentees of Prof. Omotesho, said that The event was well attended by quintessential mentor and a visionary the book is accessible to the general many dignitaries from within and leader, whose life is worthy of emulation public and will be sold at an affordable outside the University, including the in ways too numerous to mention. He price in bookshops and also made Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), further described him as a man with available in Libraries. Prof. Sylvia O. Malomo; the Deputy w i s d o m , w h o i s t h o u g h t f u l , The book reviewer, Prof M.A.Y Vice-Chancellor (Management accommodating, resourceful and down- Raji of the University of Ibadan, said Services), Prof. Bolaji Fatai Sule; the to-earth. that the book has different components President of the University of Ilorin Prof. Adesiji stated that Prof. that deal with different aspects of Chapter of NiWARD, Prof.(Mrs) O.B Omotesho's birthday was actually on agricultural production, adding that it is Fawole; the Provost of the College of May 28, 2019, but it was very necessary r e c o m m e n d e d f o r p o t e n t i a l Agriculture, Kabba, Dr.(Mrs) Bashirat to have an ad hoc party to adequately entrepreneurs who have invested in the Ronke Mohammed; and the Director, celebrate an iconic figure who has been Agricultural sector and relevant for the Information Management, Army an amazing role model, adviser and general public. Headquarters, Gen. Bello Tsoho. confidant to people around him. Prof Raji also stated that when Also in attendance were Dr. He thanked God for Prof the information in the book is properly Salawu Adekunle, Dr. Adeyemi Omotesho's life and prayed for more utilised, it will yield great economic Olusegun, Dr. A.F. Ayelere, Mrs Bolanle celebrations in his life with good health impact to the country since it is centred Jaiyeola, Pastor (Dr) Oluwasemire, and and unending joy. on how to improve the management of Mrs Ajibade, among others. The celebration also witnessed the county's resources and work towards Unilorin FM has never been sanctioned by regulatory bodies – Ag. GM By Nneka Nwogwugwu he Ag. Staion Manager of visit to the radio station. field that accommodates all fields of Unilorin 89.3 FM, Mr. Idris The Station Manager pointed study. TAkintola Ibrahim (Alooma), has out that Unilorin FM has been making Responding to a question on the stated that the University radio station is waves in the broadcast media industry, extent of coverage of the radio station, one of the law abiding radio stations in thus, earning it over 15 awards so far Mr. Ibrahim disclosed that the reason the country that has never been from both national and international for not having wider coverage is because sanctioned by the regulatory bodies. bodies. of the faulty transmitter caused by M r. A k i n t o l a s a i d t h i s Mr. Ibrahim advised the thunder storm last year, saying, penultimate Friday (June 7, 2019) while visiting students that if they are however, that efforts were being made receiving 400 level students of the interested in journalism practice, they by the management of the University to Department of Agricultural Extension should believe in their potentials and get new equipment that will enhance and Rural Development on an excursion follow their passion as journalism is a wider coverage. Life Sciences rewards IT students By Idayat Hassan he Dean of the Faculty of Life The official presentation, Ronke, and Tijani Hajara. Sciences, University of Ilorin, which took place penultimate Friday In his remarks, the Sub-Dean TProf. Adeolu Taiye Ande, has (June 7, 2019) at the Faculty Tea of the Faculty of Life Sciences, Dr. presented an award to four Industrial Room, was attended by some staff of Adedoyin Igunnu, encouraged the Training students in recognition of the Faculty. students to always make a good mark their impressive performance during The recipients of the awards anywhere they find themselves in life. their training programme in the were Tiamiyu Habeeb, Sulaiman Each of the four students was Faculty. Taiwo Hassan, Sulaiman Hawau presented with cash gifts. 5

NEWS NEWS June 17, 2019 June 17, 2019 Don blames external influence for poor public service performance FASA organises oratory contest in honour of Adedimeji By Tajudeen Babamale By Mubarak Oladosu he Head of the Department of followership. learn without fear. t was a day of lexical fireworks Department of History, Ebisemiju scaled up to the family and larger Publc Administration, University Dr. Oyedele also commended Comrade Omoniyi pledged that last Tuesday (June 11, 2019) for Imisife, a 200 level student of the communities. Tof Ilorin, Dr. S. O. Oyedele, has the NAPAS executive for coming up the students would continue to be Istudents of the Faculty of Arts, Department of Linguistics and Jamiu In his own speech at the event, identified external influences as a with such laudable programme. responsible and law-abiding throughout U nivers ity of Ilorin, w hen Damilare Kanyinsola, a 200 level the Ag. Station Manager of Unilorin serious factor hindering the quality of According to him, a contest like their stay on the campus of the better by undergraduate students of the Faculty student of the Department of Arabic 89.3 FM, Mr. Idris Akintola Ibrahim, service delivery in the Nigerian Public such would complement what the far University. mounted the podium in turn, to as winners of the first, second and who was a Special Guest at the event Service. students were being taught in class and In an address, the Chairman compete for the top prize at the third positions respectively. and who is also an alumnus of the Dr. Oyedele said this while would put them ahead of their colleagues Press Committee of NAPAS, Comrade Faculty of Arts Students Association In his acceptance speech, Dr. Faculty, urged other Faculties to declaring open the maiden National when it comes to public debate. Odeleye Damilare Israel, appealed to (FASA) Oratory Contest as they Association of Public Administration The HOD also used the event to the authorities of the Department to keep Adedimeji, who is also the immediate replicate the example of the Faculty Students (NAPAS)'s Oratory Contest implore the students to forge a good this vision of the oratory contest growing marshaled their arguments on the past Director of the Centre for Peace of Arts competition as he counselled held last Monday (June 10, 2019) at the relationship with their colleagues in and till it attains its peak. topic: “Education: The Panacea to and Strategic Studies (CPSS), the students to live a life of goal Amphi-Theatre of the University of outside the Faculty, saying, "When you Odeleye noted that despite the Global Pandemonium”. University of Ilorin, underscored the setting and goal getting. Ilorin. leave the University environment, many fact that the Department just came into The event, which was essence of education in line with An Associate Professor of Speaking on the theme of you would benefit from the existence a few years ago, it has become organised in recognition of the Plato's philosophy, which, he said, Political Science, who was also a "Leadership and Accountability: relationship you have built". the pacesetter because it was the first to contributions of the former Head of should aim at public good. He noted Special Guest at the event, Dr. Fatai Panacea to an Ailing Public Service in Speaking on the academic organize such a beautiful and educative the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, that emphasis is on literacy in the Aremu congratulated the FASA Nigeria", Dr. Oyedele pointed out that activities, the scholar who believes that contest in the history of the Faculty. University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Nigerian educational system whereas leadership led by Mr. Fatai Adisa for leadership is not a position but a decision examination is not the best way of testing He disclosed that the rationale of the people who elected their Adedimeji, to the development of a total education, which takes care of making the right choice of honouree students' intelligence, encouraged behind the establishment of NAPAS generations of students and young the head, the heart and the hand, is the representatives into leadership positions. students especially the newly admitted Press Committee was to help students given that Dr. Adedimeji is a role Represented on the occasion by ones not to be discouraged by their improve in their academics by training people who have learnt under him, type of education required to advance model, a mentor and an icon who an Assistant Lecturer in the Department, results, rather, they should see it as an them on public speaking, build their featured the launch of the FASA Nigeria. continues to play his role of being part Mr. Abdul-Razaq Ajadi Ishola, the Head avenue for them to improve and those courage, enhance their writing ability magazine that celebrates the life of a Dr. Adedimeji posited that of the team that manufactures of Department lamented that many of that have gotten good result should not through write-ups and knowing the state departed alumnus of the Faculty, the educated people who find themselves knowledge in the University. those leaders elected into various relent because they must prove that they of government administrations through late Prof. Pius Adesanmi. beleaguered by poverty are like The don noted that education positions of authority were not the ones deserve more than what they have daily consultation of online newspapers. While announcing the results people with lethal weapons assailed is different from schooling as he making decisions but some external gotten. At the end of the contest, which forces. of the contest, Mr. Muyideen by a wild predator. He, therefore, noted that Nigerians spend too much Earlier, the President of had two speakers from each level of the Durosinmi of the Department of noted that it is up to the individual to Highlighting the importance of NAPAS, Comrade Muhammed Department, the 200 level, represented time in school, yet many remain the programme, the don observed that Omoniyi, appreciated the management by Adeyi Soffiullaihi Olamide and English, University of Ilorin, who led use their education as a weapon barely educated and therefore called the students have envisioned well by of the Department, Faculty and most Samuel Mathew, emerged winners of the the three-man panel of judges against poverty. on policy makers to focus on effective using the contest, as future leaders, to importantly, the authority of the oratory contest. comprising of Mr. Chima Osuji, a The honoree also called on education rather than extensive o r i e n t a t e t h e m s e l v e s o n t h e University of Ilorin for creating an lawyer, and Mr. Issa Sanni, a Public Nigerians to love their neighbours, schooling. conceptualization of a leader and active enabling environment for the students to Affairs commentator, declared John noting that peace and progress Physical Sciences holds alumni relation lecture Igbinosa, a 300 level student of the emanate from the person before it is Adesoye makes case for social media platforms to push Human Kinetics education By Idayat Hassan n its bid to connect the alumni with themselves job creators after graduation. some projects or starting something By Tolulope Jolayemi the current students in the Faculty for S p e a k i n g o n t h e t o p i c could be approached and be assisted. he Head of the Department of Prof. Adesoye, who was the Also in his remarks, the Ipossible employment and other "Entrepreneurship: Science focus for He equally advised lecturers to Human Kinetics Education, Thesis Supervisor, appreciated the Internal/External Examiner, Prof. opportunities after graduation, the self reliance", the guest speaker as a matter of priority device strong Prof. Abimbola A. Adesoye, External Examiner, Prof. Muhamad Raheem A. Shehu, appreciated the Faculty of Physical Sciences, University identified self-reliance as the ability to method of translating theories into T of Ilorin, on Tuesday (June 11, 2019) think and act without the help of others practice, saying that application of has stressed the need for sports Baba Gambari, for raising important work more, stating that the research held its maiden Alumni/Students and ability to decide what you should be theories is the ultimate way of bridging organisations in the country to have observations, pledging that the work would further encourage the Relations Lecture. or do. the gap between the gown and town. social media platforms to further o b s e r v a t i o n s w o u l d f u r t h e r learning process since the work was The lecture, which took place at According to him, to be a In his remarks, the Dean of the equip the general public with the standardize the thesis presented. presented in a learning environment. the Science Lecture Theatre (SLT), had successful entrepreneur, one must have Faculty of Physical Sciences, Prof. proper knowledge about Human Meanwhile, the External He also noted how hard it was in attendance Principal Officers in the passion for the business, self- belief, Folahan Amoo Adekola, thanked the Kinetics. Examiner, Prof. Mohammed Baba to coin a proper title for the work. He Faculty, staff and students. product and customer focus, humility, Guest Speaker for the well-researched Prof. Adesoye made the Gambari of the Department of however thanked the External The Guest Speaker, who is also and tenacity of purpose. lecture, saying that the lecture provided suggestion penultimate Friday (June Physical Education, Kwara State Examiner for his critical analysis of the Managing Director and Chief Mr. Iranloye added that an opportunity for the invited alumnus 7, 2019) during the Ph.D Thesis University, Malete, commended the the work. He enjoined his colleagues Executive Officer, Century Securities and the students to interact on various developing successful business ideas Defence by Mr Yinusa Owolabi researcher on the presentation, to use the work to promote sport Limited, Mr Olasunkanmi Iranloye, involves identification and recognition opportunities available to them after called on researchers and students of the of opportunities, feasibility analysis and graduation. Abdulraheem. particularly about his organisation of activities through the use of social Faculty to think outside the box by a good business plan as well as an Among the dignitaries in The Thesis, entitled “Impact Chapter Three. media platforms exploring the opportunities that are lying effective business model. attendance were the Chairman of the Analysis of Social Media Platforms on He observed that the chapter At the end of the defence fallow in all science- related fields. He pointed out that scientists are Faculty of Physical Sciences Alumni Organisation and Administration of was well documented and full of session, the Head of the Department, Mr. Iranloye, who is also an rarely the ones who make money from Relations Committee, Prof. O. O. Sports in Northern Central Zone sources that would be useful in the Prof. Adesoye, pointed out that the alumnus of the University of Ilorin, advances that shape our world. Dosunmu; and the Registrar,Dr. Sports Councils, Nigeria”, explained field of Human Kinetics. panel has approved the thesis and that particularly urged the students to Mr. Iranloye also advised the Folaranmi Modupe Olowoleni,who was how social media platforms influence Prof. Gambari also pointed the researcher should be awarded the develop mental attitude towards Faculty not to limit itself to just lecture represented by the Deputy Registrar, entrepreneurial skills and take advantage Human Resources, Mr. T.A. Bamigboye. the affairs of sports councils in the out that references should be properly Ph.D. degree subject to minor but should create a centre where students country. corrections. of the untapped opportunities to make who have some challenges executing attached to the project presentation. 6 7

KNOW YOUR DIRECTOR June 17, 2019 Focus on Prof. Victoria Alabi, Director, ITA By Abubakar Imam rof. Victoria Adunola Alabi, a attended no fewer than 23 learned celebrated academic, versatile conferences where her scholarship and administrator and fascinating brilliance were show-cased to the rest of P the academic world. She was a one-time role model, is the Director, Institute of Translation Arts (ITA), University of Chairperson of the Unilorin Bulletin Ilorin. She assumed the position on Editorial Board. November 5, 2018. Also to her credit are no fewer The broad mandate of the than 57 intellectually-stimulating Institute is to accommodate practical publications and 12 scintillating demonstration of the benefits of commissioned projects that have been translation to human development and published and reviewed in so many inter-cultural understanding and co- reputable local, national and existence. international journals. An indigene of Ilesha, Osun This outstanding teacher has State, Prof. Alabi was born on June 27, also served as a Member of the National 1954 in Lagos. She attended The Universities Commission's (NUC) Apostolic Church Grammar School, Prof. Alabi accreditation team in Nigeria. She also Lagos, from January 1966 to Representative on the Board of the served as either External Examiner or December, 1970 where she obtained Institute of Education, University of Assessor to many universities including her West African School Certificate Ilorin, from 2001 to 2003.She was the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; (WASC) in flying colours. She also Examination Co-ordinator of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; the attended the famous Queen's School, Department of Modern European University of Ibadan, the Federal Ibadan, from January1971 to December Languages between 2001 and 2003. She University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; the 1972 for her Higher School Certificate. equally served as a Member, Faculty National Open University of Nigeria She, thereafter, proceeded to Use of Language Laboratory Committee (NOUN), the Kwara State University, the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, from in 2006 as well as Faculty of Arts Malete; and Ekiti State University, Ado- where she earned the B.A English in Coordinator for Remedial English from Ekiti; while the Kwara State 1976.In 1986,Prof. Alabi obtained her 2006 to 2008. Polytechnic, Ilorin and the Kwara State M.A in English from the University of Prof. Alabi was also a Member College of Education(Technical), Ilorin and subsequently crowned it with of the Committee on the Preparation of Lafiagi, are among other reputable a doctorate degree in the same the Unilorin Annual Report for the institutions of higher learning that have discipline also from the University of 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 benefited from her ad-hoc services in Ilorin in 1996. academic sessions. She also served as a one way or the other. This award-winning scholar Member of the University's Dress Code Prof. Alabi has, over the years, commenced her brilliant career as an Committee from 2009 to 2018.She distinguished herself as a student and NYSC teacher at Ovom Girls' High served as the Head of the Department of academic with several laurels and School, Aba, Abia State, where she did English, University of Ilorin twice. She awards. For instance, she was the Best her mandatory youth service between did in acting capacity between February Graduating Student in English July 1976 and July 1977.Upon the 2008 and August 2010 and was also on Language and English Literature at The completion of her youth service, she the position in substantive capacity from Apostolic Church Grammar School, was swiftly employed as a lecturer at August 2012 to August 2015. Lagos, in 1968 and 1969, respectively. the Federal Training Centre, Ilorin, Apart from handling the She also received the John where she worked in the production of teaching of 17 different courses at Kennedy Essay Award in 1971 and was the intermediate manpower for the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, also conferred with the Cocoa Bursary nation's public service from Prof. Alabi has also supervised 119 Award as a Scholar at the Faculty of August1977 to February1978. undergraduate projects, 49 M.A theses Arts, University of Ibadan, from 1973 to This hard working don also and 7 Ph.D. dissertations, at both the 1976.She was a Commonwealth Fellow worked at the Kwara State Polytechnic, University of Ilorin and the University at the University of Wales, Bangor, Ilorin, where she taught various aspects of Ibadan, most of which are attracting United Kingdom, from January to July, of English from February 1978 to c o n t i n u o u s a n d t r e m e n d o u s 2014. Prof. Alabi was also honoured consultations among students, teachers, twice in 2012 and 2013 by the nation's March 1995. universities regulatory body, the Prof. Alabi subsequently researchers and policy makers from across the world. National Universities Commission joined the services of her alma mater, (NUC) for supervising the best doctoral the University of Ilorin, in March 1995 This exemplary don equally taught as an Associate Lecturer at Al- theses in the discipline of Arts within the as Lecturer I and from which she rose Nigerian university system. through the ranks before eventually Hikmah University, Ilorin, in 2008 and attaining the apogee of lectureship as a also had her sabbatical at the University Prof. Alabi is not only a role Professor in September, 2011. of Ibadan between November 2015 and model in the realm of learning, teaching January 2017, which saw her teaching and research but has also proved to be This academic amazon has emulative in community services. dedicatedly served the University in and supervising some students of the various capacities. She was the nation's pioneer University. This industrious wordsmith, Examination Officer of the then B e s i d e s t e a c h i n g a n d model mother and exemplary teacher, Department of Modern European supervision of thesis, Prof. Alabi has whose hobbies revolve around reading Languages from 1995 to 1998.She also also edited about 15 technical works, and editing, is happily married and served as the Faculty of Arts presented 11 well-researched papers and blessed with children. 8 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN ONEY Unilorin Bulletin M P R O A B IN IT R AS - DOCT M ATTERS June 17, 2019 UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST FUND SOURCES AND UTILIZATION REPORT FROM 6TH TO 13TH JUNE 2019. FUNDS SOUR CES AMOUNT Academic Transcript 856,560.00 Dental Charges 177,842.50 Student I.D. Cards 9,500.00 Displinary Fines 12,000.00

Staff I.D. Card 1,000.00

Contractor’s Registration 10,000.00 Hire of Property 100,000.00 Clinic Registration 12,000.00 Rent of Property 163,000.00 Verification 35,000.00 Unilorin Tablet 112,000.00 Screening 12,000.00 Departmental Income 1 ,581,500.00 Veterinary practical fees 150,000.00

Income from Diagnostic Centre 94,922.00

Undergraduate Convocation Charges 758,950.00 Undergraduate Add & Drop Payment 27,850.00 Postgraduate School Charges 225,600.00 Postgraduate School General Payment 130,300.00 Postgraduate Convocation Charges 191,950.00 Postgraduate School Application Form 8 ,198,900.00 Postgraduate School Outstan ding payment 928,550.00 Institute of Education Application fo rm 617,350.00 JUPEB Hostel 60,300.00

JUPEB School Charges 5,391,300.00

JUPEB General Payment 120,600.00

Late Registration Surcharges 10,000.00 Total of Fund Sources for the Period ? 19 ,988,974.50 FUNDS UTILIZATION: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR/SUPPLIERS M.A. Tinuke Commercial Enterprises Supply of Cleaning material to the Faculty of Arts. 271,170.00 Learn with Initiative Ltd COB ES Transportation Expenses 1 ,751,400.00 Luke Gbenle Jolayemi Nigeria Ltd Servicing of 11kv Pane l at Central Pow e r Station. 1 ,680,000.00 Hollywood Interior Deco Nig Enterprises Supply of Furniture and Equip m ent to TEC Unilorin. 809,550.00 Umez Machinery Nig Ltd Refurbishment of Merce de Benz AE314LRN 1 ,961,820.00

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Electricity Bill for Veterinary Hostel for the month of April 2019. 141,186.60

Axis Facility Services Ltd Supply of Branded CUFF Links, Label Pin and Key Ring 1 ,849,050.00 Bliss Centre Catering Serv ices at Board Meeting 186,450.00 Nur Commercial Enterprises and others Maintenance of University Lawn and Ground. 12,767,424.77

Arnal International Nig Ltd Maintenance of P lant & Machinery at College of Health Sciences. 154,350.00 Najlat Shittu Nig Ltd Balance of Supply of Fairly used Totoy a Haice Bus. 217,143.00 OTHER PAYMENTS Various Various I.E DTA, IMPREST, REFUND 13 ,581,588.04 Purchase Advance Va rious 7 ,549,250.93 Unilorin Guest Houses Catering Services at Board Meetings 347,050.00 Unilorin Petrol Station M anagement Board Supply of Petrol to Various Centres. 180,156.00 NYSC Allowance for the month of May 2019 840,000.00 Total TSA Charges 40,425.00 Total Payments for the Period ? 44,328,014.34 Signed O.H. Sonde FCA Bursar Faculty of Agric holds 7th public lecture

he Faculty of Agriculture, that the lecture titled “Biodiversity and I l o r i n , P r o f . S u l y m a n A g e TUniversity of Ilorin will this the Achievement of Sustainable Abdulkareem, will be the Chief Host Thursday (June 20, 2019) hold its 7th Development Goal”, will be delivered while the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Public Lecture at the University by the Vice-Chancellor, Osun State Gbadebo Olaoye, will be the host. Auditorium. University, Osogbo. Prof. Labode Members of the University A statement by the Chairman of Popoola, beginning from 10.00 a.m. community and the general public are the Local Organising Committee The statement added that the cordially invited. (LOC), Prof. Olayinka R. Karim, said Vice-Chancellor of the University of 9

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TO YOU! S/N Name Department/Unit Birthday 1. Idowu Adeyemi I. Counsellor Education June 16 2. Oyedeji Noah A. Educational Management June 16 3. Belewu Moshoo d A. Animal Production June 16 4. Bello Raji A. Economics June 16 5. Abdul-Hamid O. Y. Business Law June 16 6. Kareem Oyedol a W. A gricultural Extension & Rur al Development June 16 7. Akande Babalol a H. Network Operating Ce ntre June 16 8. Oriola Emmanuel O. Geography & Environmental Management June 17 9. Adeyemi Sidika t L. F. B usiness Administration June 17 10. Adedoyin Olanr ewaju T. P aediatric & Child Health June 17 11. Shuaib-Babata Yusuf L . Materials & Metallurgical Engineering June 17 12. Echono John S ecurity Division June 17 13. Gambari Abuba kare A. C omputer Science June 17 14. Imam-Fulani Yusuf O . Telecommunication Science June 17 15. Adio-Yusuf Sul iat I W a ter Resources & Environmenta l Engineering June 18 16. Ibiyeye Omotay o M. Work s: Works/Maintenance Office June 18 17. Muhammad Mujahid Y. Telecommunication Science June 18 18. Obafemi Ayomi kun O . Regi stry June 18 19. Kuranga Sulaim an A. Surgery June 19 20. Nwankwo Levi I. Geophysics June 19 21. Sijuwola Ayo UR DMB June 20 22. Udoh Jacob N. Sec urity Division June 20 23. Ighodalo Martins Pharmacology & Therap. June 20 24. Abdulrahaman A bdullahi A. P lant Biology June 20 25. Obajemihi Obaf emi I. F ood & Bio-Process Engineering June 20 26. Abdulkareem Abdulraheem A. Procurement & Maintenance Support June 20 27. Shehu Zakari O . Secu rity Division June 21 28. Enaibe Bernard U. Ana tomy June 21 29. Udeze Augustine O. Microbiology June 21 30. Adebayo Rafiu I. Re ligions June 22 31. Olatunji Lawren ce A. Physiology June 22 32. Alebiosu Titlayo M. Geology & Mineral Sciences June 22 The University Boar d of Health encourages you to visit the University Health Services for

medical check-up on your birthday. Thanks.

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S/No Name Faculty/ Title Date & Venue Departmen t Time 1. OBANIYI, Kayode Agricultural “Comparative Study of Indigenous and Monday, 17th University of Samuel Extension and Rural Modern Adaptation Strat egies to Climate June, 2019 Ilorin, PG Development Change Among Cocoa Farmers In Board Room Southwest, Niger ia”. 10.00a.m th 2. SALAUDEEN, Physiology “Effects of Vitamin-D 3 Receptor Thursday, 20 New College Aminat Damola Activation on Corticos triatal Neural June, 2019 Building Activity and Dop amine Metabolic Enzymes in Nigrostriatal-Lesioned and Dyskinetic Mice”. 10.00a.m. 3. BELLO, Fatai Business “Ethical Consideration and Corporate Monday, 24th Faculty of Administra-tion Performance in Quoted Nigerian Ban ks”. June , 2019 Management Sciences Board 10 a .m. Room

Staff D evelopment Award Recipient Programme Department Insti tution wher e tenable C.O.ORDU Diploma in Central Admin istration Kwara State Staff De velopment Public College Administration Directorate of Human Resources M.I. SA LIHU M.Phil./Ph.D. University School Univ ersity of Ilorin, Ilorin in Islam Unilorin School wins Children’s Day contest By Mustafa Abubakar hree University of Ilorin School the three pupils, Adeyeye Esther, Sanusi National Gallery of Arts , Ilorin, on May Tpup ils have won this year's Aliu Mubarak And Abdul-Lateef 27, 2019. children's day competition. Hawau, made the University school The event was organised by the A statement by the Head proud by winning the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Federal Ministry of Information, Culture Teacher, Mrs. H. T. Oyinloye, said that positions respectively in Graphic and Orientation. Design/Arts competitions, held at the 10

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ØAfter the final draw of the 2019 edition of the Higher in commemoration of the just concluded Ramadan fast, Institutions Football League (HIFL), the Team shortly after the presentation at Kwara NUJ Pen Unilorin Warriors is to feature in Group F. School, has been published. (“HIFL 2019 Draw: UAM Tillers, LASU Blazers, (National pilot, Monday, June 10, 2019, p.4) others learn their fate”, Leadership, Sunday, June 9, ØAn alumnus of the University of Ilorin, Barrister 2019, p.66) Abdulrasheed Awolade, has described the day he ØSpeaking at a conference organised by the IBRO-ARC mistakenly tendered an uncertified document to Advanced School on Depression and Mood Disorders, court,which was rejected by the judge, as his most University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. memorable day in the law profession. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has expressed concern (“When I got judge furious over submission of over the increasing rate of depression among uncertified document”, National Pilot, Thursday, June Nigerians, while identifying out economic situation 13, 2019, p.18) and instability in governance as the major causes. ØIn a chat with the media, the Director of Corporate (“Bad economy, governance, major causes of Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, has depression among Nigerians-Unilorin VC”, National revealed that there is no abandoned project in the pilot, Monday, June 10, 2019, p.18) institution in the last two decades . ØA group photograph of the executives of Ilorin Emirate (“How infrastructure decay in tertiary institutions Staff Association (IESA), University of Ilorin, and the affects students (2)”, Vanguard, Thursday, June 13, beneficiaries of gifts items offered by the Association 2019, p.28) Encomiums as Performing Arts honours Adeoye at book presentation By Jemilat Mahmud rof. Abdulrasheed Adeoye of the honour, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria University of Ilorin, thanked all those Department of the Performing (SAN),Prof. Abdulwahab Egbewole, who graced the event for sharing their PArts, University of Ilorin, has been who was the Chairman of the occasion, time with him and for their love for described as a hardworking and said that he is constantly and consistently academic progression. c o m m i t t e d i n t e l l e c t u a l w h o s e doing what is good at all time, therefore While promising to sustain his knowledge and services have been of he deserves to be honoured. efforts at contributing his quota to the tremendous benefit to mankind. P r o f . E g b e w o l e a l s o continuous greatness of the University, The Vice-Chancellor of the commended the honoree's unflinching Prof. Adeoye thanked the editors of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age helping hands he always renders when book for a commendable job. He Abdulkareem, gave this commendation the need arises, hence he is always expressed the hope that the book would last Thursday (June 13, 2019) at a book dedicated to not only his work but be found useful. presentation in honour of Prof. renders support to others. Among the dignitaries who Abdulrasheed Adeoye, entitled “African The eminent lawyer said that graced the occasion are the wife of the Culture and Performance Dynamics in Prof. Adeoye is a dedicated staff member Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, the Dramaturgy of Abdulrasheed and a unionist per-excellence, whose Mrs. Aminat Abdulkareem; the Abiodun Adeoye”, which was jointly potentiality in dealing with projects and immediate past Dean, School of the edited by Dr. O. Ojediran, Dr. T. S Arinde issues is awesome; hence the honour Postgraduate Studies, University of and Dr. P. A Eborsong. given to him is a well deserved one. Ilorin, Prof. Badmus Yusuf; the Dean, Prof. Abdulkareem, who was While reviewing the book, a Faculty of Engineering and Technology, represented at the event by the Deputy former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof. M.O Vice- Chancellor (Research, Technology University of Ilorin; Prof Ayo Akinwale, Ogunniyi; the Dean, Faculty of Arts, and Innovation), Prof. Mikhail Buhari, commended the diligent efforts of Prof. Prof. Olademo Oyeronke; the Dean, therefore, urged the honoree to keep up Adeoye and urged him to sustain the F a c u l t y o f I n f o r m a t i o n a n d the good work not only to the University tempo. Communication Sciences, Dr. R. G. but also to the entire humanity. Responding, the honoree, who is Jimoh, and the Chairman, Editorial Describing the relentless effort also a member of the Governing Council Board, Unilorin Bulletin, Dr. L. A. of Prof Abdulrasheed as worthy of and Chairman, Ceremonials Committee, Azeez. Unilorin organises symposium on wives' retirement By Abubakar Imam he Department of Islamic Law, the Host. Mallam AbdulRasaq Animasahun, the TUniversity of Ilorin, will this A statement signed by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Wednseday (June 19, 2019) organise a Chairman, Local Organising Committee Maxo Services Nig. Ltd as well as Dr. symposium with the theme "Retirement of the symposium, Dr. A. A. Owoade, a AbdulGaniyu Olaitan and Dr. Azizat of Wives: Interrogating the Concept and copy of which was made available to Amoloye-Adebayo, who are lecturers in Practice of Istibdaal (Ware) under the Unilorin Bulletin, stated that the Grand the Departments of Sociology and Islamic Law. Khadi of Kwara State Shariah Court of Islamic Law, University of Ilorin, The event, which will hold at Appeal, Justice Abdulkadir Ola respectively. the University Auditorium, beginning at Mohammed, will present a paper. Members of the University 10.00 a.m, is expected to be presided Also expected to speak to the community and the general public are over by the Vice-Chancellor of the concept are Dr. Abdulwahab M. J. Elesin invited. University, Prof. Sulyman Age of the Department of Islamic Law, Abdulkareem, while the Head of the Nassarawa State University, Lafia, Department, Prof. A. A. Alaro, will be

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by Kunle Akogun Again, Unilorin beats 'em all! or the sixth consecutive year, the University of who has sustained the tempo of spectacular development Ilorin has again emerged the most preferred of this second generation university and is indeed steadily F University by admission seekers in the country improving upon them. with about 105,058 making the institution their first Pray, which admission seeker in Nigeria would choice in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation not covet a university whose academic calendar has never Examination (UTME). Of this number, 58,465 scored been disrupted since the past two decades? Which parent 180 and above. Also, a total of 7,063 Direct Entry or guardian would not want his child or ward to attend a candidates applied to study in the University for the university where cultism and other anti-social crimes are 2019/2020 academic session. anathema? Indeed, which reasonable individual would The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age not want to associate with a university that is fast Abdulkareem, disclosed this last Friday (June 14, 2019) becoming a global brand and a world renowned centre of while briefing the University Senate on the outcome of excellence? the 19th Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board The centripetal forces pulling thousands of (JAMB) Policy Meeting held at Gbongan, Osun State, candidates to the University of Ilorin yearly are last Tuesday. compellingly irresistible. They are the hallmarks of the This is cheery news to the University uniqueness of this citadel of learning that is always community, as it has gone a long way in confirming the making waves in all spheres of positive human University's numero uno status, which it has endeavours! Unilorin is always ahead in national and consistently maintained since 2014, when it shot global ranking of higher educational institutions; It is the forward from its erstwhile second position. It is also an darling of sundry national education regulatory agencies, unmistakable vote of confidence on the University by probably on account of its zero tolerance for cultism and majority of the nation's admission seekers and their other anti-social vices, its stable academic calendar, its parents/guardians. being the bastion of several patented research outputs, For being the most subscribed institution by and its reputation as campus of harmony. admission seekers in 2018, the University of Ilorin We gleefully recall that only recently, an recently won the Joint Admissions and Matriculation authoritative online platform, Stutern, rated the Board's (JAMB) Merit Award for outstanding University of Ilorin as one of the topmost trainers of performance. The award, which came with a cash prize highly employable graduates in the country! This, too, of N25 million is a worthy recognition of consistency did not come as a surprise because Unilorin has been and hard work by the equally hardworking JAMB known for years to place substantial premium on relevant Although as at press time last Friday, Town & courses and especially entrepreneurship training. Added Gown could not obtain the 2019 statistics of the to this is the fact that the University is among the three performance of the other universities on the admission universities in the country with more than 60 per cent of candidates' preference scale, one could safely Ph.D holders on their academic staff list, according to a extrapolate the 2018 result for the purpose of this National Universities Commission's (NUC) survey. And analysis. these well-trained and diligent lecturers are passionately In 2018, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria committed to their task of imparting knowledge without came second to the University of Ilorin while the allowing any frivolous distraction, like strike, to come in University of Benin (UNIBEN) placed third. Others between them and the interest of their students. were the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), fourth; Any university with such sterling records of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), fifth; Bayero academic stability, peaceful campus, committed University, Kano (BUK), sixth; Obafemi Awolowo workforce, and conscientious leadership would always University (OAU), Ile-Ife, seventh; Nnamdi Azikiwe be the toast of all. And that is why Unilorin continues to University, Awka (UNIZIK), eighth; the University of take the lead among the comity of Nigerian higher Ibadan (UI), ninth; and the University of Jos (UNIJOS), institutions of learning. tenth. Town & Gown heartily congratulates the Vice- For the University of Ilorin, this umpteenth feat Chancellor, members of his management team, the is not fortuitous. It is the clear result of consistent hard conscientious academic and non-teaching staff and other work, commitment to set goals and strict adherence to critical stakeholders that make this feat possible. Bravo! the vision and mission of the institution's founding fathers. It is especially to the credit of the institution's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, To download a copy of UNILORIN BULLETIN weekly, visit: www.unilorin.edu.ng. UNILORIN PRESS For all correspondences, send your e-mail to [email protected] Editor: Kunle Akogun