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th 0795-3089 25 June, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 26 President Buhari Directs Economic Council to hold Special Session on Education Thursday

L-R: Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council, Prince Tony Momoh; Chancellor, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) David Folagbade Olateru III, Olowo of Owo Kingdom; Reps. of the Visitor and Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Seddi Sebastian Maimako during the convocation ceremony last Saturday h e P r e s i d e n t a n d interact with the Minister of who was represented by the Commander in chief of Education on retooling the Executive Secretary, National Tthe Armed Forces and education sector. He made this Universities Commission Visitor to the university of Jos, known in his speech at the 29th (NUC), Professor Abubakar President Muhammadu Buhari, and 30th combined Convocation Adamu Rasheed mni, MFR, GCFR, has directed the National ceremony of University of Jos FNAL, said that the overall Economic Council (NEC) to (UNIJOS) last Saturday. objective of the planned meeting convene a special session on w a s t o u n d e r s c o r e h i s Thursday, 28 June, 2018 to President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s determination in this edition

Good Governance, Best Guarantor ABUAD Launches of National Security Independent Power Project -Prof. Rasheed at NISS Lecture Pg. 7 Pg. 10 EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Miss Bunshak T.S, Yvonne Orekyeh, Nana M. Sani, Udey Felix, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Hadiza Kaigama, Akazue Nony Ebele, Adeleke J. Adeyemi, Eno Ndaeyo Udofa, Sadiq Abubakar

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employment opportunities in the country. “we shall continue to pursue these goals until we overcome all obstacles, we shall continue to sacrifice our time and energy until we succeeded in restoring the dignity and respectability of the ordinary Nigerians, we shall continue to work with honesty, integrity, and dedication to change the fortunes of our country and we are confident that we shall emerge victorious in our resolve to effect positive change to the lives of the Reps. of the Governor and Commissioner of Higher Education Plateau State, people.” Elizabeth Wapmuk to transform the country’s vast stamp out all forms of academic He congratulated the chancellor human resources into assets and and financial corruption, social and the convocation, the Pro- agents of sound economic vices including the worrying chancellor and council, the Vice- growth and development. He spade of sexual harassment chancellor and the senate, as well explained that the Council was which has continued to tarnish as the staff, students and parents expected to receive briefing on the cherished reputation of the who made sacrifices to ensure issues bordering on out of nation’s citadels of learning. the successes recorded in the school children, basic and government, he said, will university. secondary education, tertiary henceforth deal decisively with education, skills development any university council in that He specially congratulated the and entrepreneurship as well as fails to deal with reported cases graduands including the three the thorny issue of funding and of sexual harassment in their d i s t i n g u i s h e d N i g e r i a n s the judicious utilization of the campuses. conferred with honorary funds. doctorate degrees in recognition The President also noted that of their laudable services to their The Visitor stated that Nigerian U N I J O S w a s g r a d u a l l y fatherland. universities must be prepared to emerging as one of the most play a major role in the desire to prestigious universities with create a safer and more strong interest in key disciplines prosperous nation. He explained of Knowledge including that to be key players in Medicine, pharmacy, Law as Nigeria’s social, economic, well Theatre and Film Studies, p o l i t i c a l a n d c u l t u r a l saying that arriving at this Phase transformation, all universities of development in the life of a in the country must demonstrate university was worthy of commitment to the core values celebration. o f h o n e s t y, i n t e g r i t y, transparency, accountability and The president restated that his rule of law. They must promote administration stands firmly on the culture of tolerance, the pledges it made to Nigerians accommodation and respect for to fight corruption, improve other people cultures, religions security and stimulate the and way of life. They must economy to create more Chancellor, HRM, Oba (Dr.) David Folagbade olateru III,

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government “we are encouraged by your support to continue to pursue the goals of good governance which is the only guarantee for our collective security, peace, progress and prosperity”

The Chancellor, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) David Folagbade olateru 111, CFR, Olowo of Owo Kingdom in his address congratulated Mr President for his exemplary leadership particularly his Pro-Chancellor, unrelenting efforts in ensuring Vice-Chancellor, Prince Tony Momoh peace in the state and in the Prof. Seddi Sebastian Maimako The President also wished the nation. graduands to let the motto of the graduands success as they university, “Discipline and graduates into the real world of He commended the University’s Dedication” continue to guide challenges and opportunities management for giant strides them in all they do. and prayed almighty god to bless recorded within short period them through the journey of life. especially in the permanent site The Pro-Chancellor and He commended the entire which is a clear evidence of Chairman Governing Council, government and people of commitment and diligence as Prince Tony Momoh in his plateau state for choosing to live well as testimony of judicious speech welcomed and thanked peacefully with one another with application of both stator the Visitor, for coming to the aid a view to promoting sustainable subventions from the Federal of the University which had growth and development in the Government and the internally suffered a lot of infrastructural state and the nation. generated revenue. deficit by approving the rehabilitation of the University’s He used the occasion to thank all The chancellor appreciated the main library which got burnt Nigerians for their support and Alumni and the unions for their some months ago. He also understanding towards his support and advised the thanked the President for his

ES NUC, Prof. Rasheed (2nd left); DCC, Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (1st left); VC, Prof. Maimako (2nd right) and (1st right) DESO, Mr. Chris Maiyaki

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The Honourary awardees Prof. Danbatta, Mr. Okiro and Engr. G. Mallo with ES, NUC, Prof. Rasheed kind approval to Tertiary Backlog 2,820. The Vice-chancellor said that the E d u c a t i o n T r u s t F u n d university had benefited in (TETFund), for the construction The Vice Chancellor said the recent years from substantial of the newly created Faculties of University has been relentless in investment towards improving Engineering and Management its efforts to key in the Federal its physical infrastructure Sciences. Government’s public sector t h r o u g h t h e T E T F u n d , r e f o r m s d r i v e w h i c h i t P r e s i d e n t i a l N E E D S The Pro-Chancellor said that in considered as a guiding principle assessments and other similar spite of the paucity of funds, the in navigating the treacherous interventions. He registered the Governing Council and the waters of implementing radical u n i v e r s i t y ’ s p r o f o u n d University’s Management have reforms in an institution such as appreciation to the Federal put staff welfare on the front Universities. Government through the burner, as it was a catalyst for N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s greater productivity whether in He said that since coming on Commission and TETFund for the field of teaching, research or board and with the support of the facilitating the process. general administration. Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor has undertaken to implement Professor Maimako said that one The Vice Chancellor, Professor some of those reforms which are of the biggest challenges the Seddi Sebastian Maimako said in line with the Federal University has had to contend that UNIJOS was graduating a Government’s new policy with over the years was gross total of 18,348 made up of 165 direction. Some of the includes underfunding given the acute P h . D , 3 3 F i r s t strengthening the university’s infrastructural deficit that has Class/Distinction, 1, 950 Second capacity in effective and bedevilled the Institution. He Class honours (Upper Division), efficient Financial Management, pledged the commitment of the 5,738 Second Class honours result-based Management, university to the development of (Lower Division), 3, 149 Third performance Contracting, the nation and realisation of Class degree and 351 Pass deployment of ICT, Good National Economic Recovery Division. Others were Pass Corporate Governance and and Growth Plan of the present Q u a l i f i e d ( M e d i c i n e & corruption eradication measures administration. Pharmacy) 734, Diploma 399, as well as encouraging the Post Graduate Diploma 103 and culture of Team Building. The Governor of Plateau state, (M.A & M.Sc) 3, 906 and Barr. Simon Bako Lalong in a

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Prof. Rasheed and other dignitaries at the convocation g o o d w i l l m a s s a g e , well as management and the Mbama Okiro, Doctor of Law acknowledged the intellectual graduands for the occasion. He Honoris Causa (LLD) and Prof. contributions of the university’s tasked the graduands to see their Umar Dambatta the Executive faculty to the state development. certificates as a call to service to Vice Chairman, Nigerian He restated his commitment to humanity. communication Commission redeem his pledge for the One of the highlights of the will be conferred with the degree donation of 4 security vans and 4 ceremony was the conferment of of Doctor of Science, Honouris tractors to the department of honorary degrees to some Causa (D.Sc.). agriculture soonest which he distinguished Nigerians who was unable to redeem due to h a d m a d e u n i q u e a n d In his remarks, one of the paucity of funds. outstanding contributions to honorary awardees, Prof. national development and the Dambatta described the award as The Governor whose message growth of humanity. They motivational. He advocated for was read by the Honourable include, His Royal highness, the university to convene a Commissioner of Higher Engineer John G. Mallo, Saf peaceful co-existence summit to Education, Elizabeth Wapmuk Batura, who was conferred with sensitise the populace and congratulated the Visitor, Doctor of Engineering, Honoris traditional rulers on the Chancellor, Pro-chancellor as Causa (D. Engr.), Sir Mike importance of peace for social

Cross section of Ph.D graduands

Page 5 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 25th June, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 26 and economic transformation, graduands to see themselves as graduates of UNIJOS could considering the geographical leaders of tomorrow who would celebrate the university was to location of the university in the serve the nation and humanity. stand out and showcase the country. university. He announced that the The valedictory speech was Ph.D. graduands had pledged to Also Engr. Mallo described the delivered by one of the Ph. D. renovate the celebrated A1 hall. award as an honour done on him graduands, Dr. John Kennedy, and his people, advising the who stated that the only way Good Governance, Best Guarantor of National Security -Prof. Rasheed at NISS Lecture

Guest Speaker, ES, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed Gov. Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel; Reps. Chairman of the Occassion, Barr. Olumide Akpata; Gov. Borno State, Kashim Shettima; Commissioner for Information and Culture, Kano State, Mr. Muhammed Garba and Director, NISS, Mr. M.B. Seiyefa The Executive Secretary, Intelligence Management effectively to restore people’s N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Course Eleven (EIMC-11) that confidence and trust in Commission (NUC), Prof. “we must build institutions, governance, especially at the Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni. e n h a n c e p r o c e s s e s a n d grassroots level.” MFR. FNAL, has said that good strengthen our systems, not only g o v e r n a n c e i s t h e b e s t to make them work more The guest lecturer said that we foundation and guarantor of efficiently, but also to make must encourage, in our populace, national security. them work for the people.” a sense of “ownership” and that the people must have the feeling, He said last Thursday in a paper “In this regard, we need to indeed, the belief that they were he delivered at the National reinvent our local government partners in governance and that Security Institute (NISS) titled system throughout the country p u b l i c f a c i l i t i e s a n d “National Security and the and ensure that this tier of infrastructure are there for their Challenges of Contemporary administration is allowed to own comfort and welfare. Governance” to the Executive f u n c t i o n e f f i e n t l y a n d

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ought to be the first line of our most effective methods of s e c u r i t y a r c h i t e c t u r e ; achieving a permanent state of “unfortunately, they are not. The national security. This is what majority of Nigerians see happens in developed countries, national security as the with the USA again, as the most responsibility of government demonstrative of the use of alone because they are alienated dialogue in building public from the state.” The big task is to ownership. Americans fly the make Nigerians trust their national flag in front of their government enough to be able to homes and at every opportunity. work freely and willingly, for it, he posited. The guest lecturer said further that “the consequence is that the This can only come from good USA has millions of eyes and Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed governance not just at the federal delivering his speech informal agents to monitor and level but also at state and local protect the state from aggressors levels. “National Security would be, and miscreants.” greatly, enhanced if the people He said this last Thursday, in a developed the feeling that they lecture he delivered entitled: have a stake in the affairs of the National Security and the state,” he stated. Challenges of Contemporary Governance to the Executive He said that in order to facilitate Intelligence Management this attitude and achieve Course Eleven (EIMC-11) of the sustainable peace, Government National Institute for Security must, on its part, adopt the Studies (NISS), Bwari, Abuja. approach of dialogue and conciliation rather than that of He said that he accepted the coercion by brute force adding invitation to give the lecture that the successes of the DSS and because of his “dream of a great other security agencies in nation that is sound, safe, secure securing the release of most of and prosperous”. the Chibok girls, the Dapchi abductees as well as the Geology Barr. Olumide Akpata He reiterated the need to identify, Staff of the University of Reps. Chairman of the Occasion Maiduguri clearly testified to the efficacy of negotiations and Professor Rasheed said that in dialogues. N i g e r i a , t h e p o p u l a c e , especially in rural areas, was According to Professor Rasheed, still excluded from the benefits “the application of force may of modern governance. “Our appear to yield result, but the border towns are totally peace so secured can only last for neglected with the consequence a short while before crumbling.” that Nigerians who live there He gave the example of USA are more comfortable with our adventure in Afganistan and Iraq neighbours than with their own to buttress this point. Governments.”

He insisted that dialogue and He said that our border towns Gov. Shettima political negotiations were the delivering his address

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of the issues considered in inherently self-centred and self- current times that are germane to seeking, hence, without superior authority, which is characteristic addressing national security to of the state of nature, man would kill and maim in order to attain include, the economy, food the objects of his desire”. In s e c u r i t y, t h e n a t u r e o f order to avoid violence and war environment, law enforcement, according to Hobbes, is to p r o v i s i o n o f p h y s i c a l establish a framework of infrastructure, political stability, authority governed by those whose powers would exceed effective leadership, human those of the composite members rights and sanctity of territorial of the society. frontiers among others. Reps. of Gov. Kano State, Mr. Muhammed Garba The guest lecturer took the He said that the neglect of those critical issues portended bad understand and in deference to governance, alluding that the participants’ knowledge and consequences of that resulted in understanding, reaffirm some of insurrection, insurgency, the things the Institute had been militancy, ritual killings and known for, hence the need to kids’ rape. In order to contain the sustain a periodic review of the situation, the imperative of good challenges confronting the State. governance must be embarked upon as an obligation, he The paper, also posed some resolved. Although several fundamental questions that measures were put in place, a lot b o r d e r o n s e c u r i t y a n d needed to be done to wrestle the governance: “Why should we Country out of the low rating in care?” “Is our dear Country still the Global Peace Index (GPI). viable enough for us to continue He also recognised the to worry about our national enormous abundant resources security and governance?” “Do Dr. G.B. Etang both human and material, oil Reps. of DG, DSSS we have any stake in the survival \ wealth and can-do spirit of of this Country?” Are the diverse participants through series of elements that make up the theories on security issues and Country interested in her meaningful survival and governance as propounded by viability? Why does a section of great Philosophers. He posited our so-called educated elite that the only thing that could spew out noises of hate, g u a r a n t e e s e c u r i t y a n d secession and war rather than governance was effective embrace the language of peace, governance, adding that good unity and progress? governance that satisfied the economic and psychological Cognizant of these mind needs of the people was boggling issues and the large considered a sine-qua-non for population of the Country, national security. Professor Rasheed quoted Thomas Hobbes that “man is Prof. Rasheed enumerated some Mr. M.B. Seiyefa Director, NISS

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the legitimate aspirations of the majority of the people with negative consequences for the human security plank of national security. In his propositions at addressing the national security through good governance, Prof. Rasheed called for a rethink on the lamentable situation whereby Local governments were being systematically degraded. He said that part of the solution of the Nigerian Project was to restore the full credibility of governance Prof. Rasheed receiving a souvenir from the Director, Mr. Seiyefa at the local level as a prelude to a d d r e s s i n g t h e s e c u r i t y Nigerian people as against other challenges confronting Nigeria c o u n t r i e s e s p e c i a l l y The Guest Lecturer lamented as a nation. neighbouring nations. that the winner-takes-all attitude in the Nigerian political space The Scholar stated that Nigeria P r o f . R a s h e e d m a d e that created dissatisfaction had had a time when money was comparative analysis between among the populace, bred spent judiciously, schools were Nigeria and Pakistan as well as a negative feelings and practices provisioned, teachers were well number of developed Countries ranging from complacency to paid and children well-educated, and noted that “the threats to our prebendalism, undue pressure positing that for these to be peace and stability, including the on political actors to distribute relevant and for the country to sustenance of our fledgling largesse as well as portraying regain its glory, all hands must be democracy, can and should be politics as a project for making on deck to ensure that the battle addressed by good governance easy and cheap money. He of Anti-Graft war was sustained because there is an inextricable opined that these tendencies and expanded. To achieve this, relationship between national precluded the political actors loopholes must be plugged such security and good governance”. from identifying and pursuing

Group photograph with Prof. Rasheed (3rd left); Mr. Seiyefa (middle); DCC, Ibrahim U. Yakasai (3rd right); NISS participant, Mal. I.I. Aliyu; DSS Official, Mr. Lawan Safana (1st and 2nd left); DD. Information, Mal. Haruna L. Ajo and Dr. Adamu Rasheed (1st and 2nd right)

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He said “that way, when the next generation sees what is being done in the anti-graft war, they would begin to sit up and allow sanity to prevail in the running of the affairs of this country.”

Another weighty threat to global security, Nigeria inclusive, according to Prof. Rasheed, had to do with techno-anarchism currently constituting a great Cross section of NISS participants EIMC-11 challenge for national security in recent scandals involving the and anti-social behaviour, the world. He said that defunct Cambridge Analytica of ridding the country of cultism, technology was basically the United Kingdom, an n e g a t i v e r a d i c a l designed to be a useful tool, but organisation that perpetrated ideas/tendencies, corruption and had been transformed to be elections manipulations on an indiscipline. otherwise through some of its i n t e r n a t i o n a l s c a l e . H e platforms, boldly showing submitted that “Fake news and In proffering ways of addressing dichotomy between positive peddling of falsehood can have these issues in the Nigerian rights and negative rights serious security implications for University System, the NUC portending growing tendency to society.” Scribe, stated that “we are taking anarchy by increasingly turning serious look at our Benchmark into insidious weapon in the He posited that higher education Minimum Academic Standard h a n d s o f m a n y p e o p l e , had greater implications for (BMAS), not only as part of the particularly the unscrupulous ensuring peace, security and goals of meeting up to youths. governance than most people international standards but also could realise. He maintained that of transforming the youths of Prof. Rasheed underpinned the there was a connect between today with skills, knowledge and importance of verifying and education with a sense of values that would enhance the authenticating information, mission, social duty and security of the nation and its especially from the social patriotism, which had a role to people”. media, citing instances of the play in rolling back irrational

Audience at the event

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He reiterated that in doing so, revisit to Nigerian cultural only to make them work more higher education had the values and practices, saying that efficiently, but also to make them capacity to develop the mind to it had the capacity to enhance or work for the people”. be tolerant of alternative views undermine national security. He and beliefs system as well as the emphasised the urgent need to He also advocated for more capacity to live with and teach the people the basics of funding of Nigerian security accommodate others. Prof responsibility, adding that trust institutions and personnel, better Rasheed underscored the role of and confidence in the capacity of training, advanced technology, higher education further by government to lead, must be modern infrastructures and stating that it should produce a rebuild in the interest of national robust welfare packages. national elite that would serve as security and good governance. the vanguard of national peace, Prof. Rasheed commended the u n i t y a n d h a r m o n i o u s He said that government should Director General of the State coexistence. e n c o u r a g e a s e n s e o f Security Service, Malam Lawal “ownership” by feeling and Daura, for the selfless service As part of national security, the indeed believing that public and doggedness in displaying Scholar stressed the role of rural facilities and infrastructure were exceptional level of dedication to development in encouraging meant for their comfort and his professional duties and to the healthy environmental practices, welfare and therefore, take the tenets of Democracy in the stemmed rural-urban migration position of being partners in Country. and helped in skills acquisition, governance. i n d u s t r i o u s n e s s , The first of the three Discussants, competitiveness and creativity. As a measure of achieving that the Governor of Borno, Alh. He therefore, underlined the government must adopt the K a s s i m S h e t t i m a , d e a l t importance of sustainable approach of dialogue and extensively on the security strategies that would help in rural reconciliation rather than situation in Borno State, stating development and poverty coercion by brute force in order that he was disturbed by the alleviation. This, according to to accomplish sustainable peace. various threats to the open and him, had the significance of In his submission, the Guest reckless linking of security r e i n v e n t i n g t h e L o c a l lecturer featured that “good issues with all kinds of government system to drive g o v e r n a n c e i s t h e b e s t conspiracy theories by the s u s t a i n e d g r o w t h a n d foundation and guarantor of political class. development in rural areas. national security. We must build institutions, enhance processes He said that the theories thrived Prof Rasheed also called for a and strengthen our systems, not around certain logic that

Group photo of ES, NUC, Governors and other dignitaries with the NISS participants during EIMC-11

Page 11 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 25th June, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 26 appealed to moral, social and settlements were taking over e s p e c i a l l y t o w a r d s t h e cultural emotions of a particular outskirts that used to be establishment of Borno State group of persons at an farmlands and grazing routes due University being one of the only appropriate time. This he further to overstretch of limited two states in Nigeria then said, were manufactured resources. Rivers and lakes without a State University, falsehood or assembled which used to provide access despite the increasing demand instances that could happen, water for fishing and irrigation and competitive nature of taken out of context so that the farming were continually admission experienced by new context filled into a receding, these environmental indigenes. He further said that narrative. challenges deepened poverty and the NUC Scribe did not only frustration”. formally recognised Borno State He stated that though many University, but also assembled a people ignored the conspiracy He concluded that armed c o m p e t e n t t e a m t h a t theories, it however, sank into banditry, cattle rustling and professionally guided and the minds of others including kidnappings were as a result of supported the University to take leaders who become deaf and weak citizens taking arms to off. dumb to the problems they were become criminals, while mandated to address. proponents of conspiracy theory In his address, the Director, exploited the situation by telling Institute of Security Studies, Mr. Gov. Shettima said that the the people who were to blame for M.B Seiyefa, commended the shrinking agro-economic land their problemss and out of Resource persons to the 2018 resources was partly responsible frustration, the citizens go Institute’s Seminar. He recalled for the persistent ethnic and bloody. The governor proposed that last year’s course, EIMC 10 communal killings, saying that that the National Security marked a watershed for the the population increase between Council should build a consensus Institute when it hosted notable 1980 and 1990 with about 73 to around the legislature for a legal personalities including Vice 95 million citizens, presently f r a m e w o r k t h a t w o u l d president Yemi Osinbajo who skyrocketed to nearly 200 discourage such acts. was then the Acting President, million within a span of just 30 former Head of State, General years. Gov. Shettima commended Prof. Yakubu Gowon and former Rasheed, for his encouragement Ghanaian President, John He said that made more human to the State government Dramani Mahama who delivered

NUC delegation at the occasion, L-R: DCC, Ibrahim U. Yakasai, Yakubu Aliyu, Dr. Adamu and Mal. Ajo

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the Graduation Lecture. In Abdullahi Umar Ganduje contemporary approaches in addition, two other Governors of respectively were in attendance Nigerian security. Mr. Udom Ebonyi and Ondo States, Dave and accepted to be discussants. stressed that individuals would Umahi and Oluwarotimi under some circumstances Akeredu were also hosted In his address, the Governor of consent to surrender some of respectively. Kano State, Abdullahi Umar their rights to the government in G a n d u j e , w h o w a s h i s exchange for the protection of His presentation titled ‘National represented by the State’s their remaining rights. Security and Challenges of Commissioner of Information, Contemporary Governance’ Youth and Culture said that the He reiterated that authority was addressed the current security Seminar was timely considering a social contract and not a divine threat spanning the Boko Haram t h e p e r s i s t e n t s e c u r i t y right, therefore, the essence of insurgency, kidnapping, piracy, challenges in the Country. government’s existence was to cattle rustling, farmers/herders provide security for the people it clashes. He added that said that it was an governed, adding that this would opportunity to bring together make the society to be more He reemphasised that a members of the intelligence and i n t e r c o n n e c t e d a n d developing nation that did security community, opinion sophisticated. engage in development process leaders, analysts and students to cannot remain secure, noting that chart a way for national Citing the Akwa Ibom approach, security and development were development. the Governor disclosed that the complementary and governance State initiated entrepreneurial was the connecting tissue He said that security was programmes which changed the between development and paramount and government mind-sets of the youths, Such security. relied on a range of measures, interventions included Dakkada including political, economic (Arise) which was coordinated He quoted former US Secretary and military as well as through the Akwa Ibom of Defence, Robert McNamara, diplomacy to enforce national Employment and Enterprise w h o s a i d : “ S e c u r i t y i s security. He said that security Scheme (AKEES) and meant to d e v e l o p m e n t , w i t h o u t challenges required extra- impact moral and attitudinal development, there can be no ordinary measures to combat the r e b i r t h o f t h e p e o p l e , Security to buttress his point. situation. agricultural training and other opportunities. He concluded that it was his Governor Ganduje underscored desire that the Institute’s training the importance of good The state, according to the and research responsibilities governance which would mean Governor, had zero-tolerance should be in tandem with a improving the society’s for any form of criminality and national discourse on diverse productive capacity, peoples’ this had made it a second issues of public interest, all welfare and enhancing their d e s t i n a t i o n f o r f o r e i g n geared towards stemming the f r e e d o m s . H e t h e r e f o r e investments after Lagos. He said national security challenges. recommended as a necessity, the that the State government had conduct of free, fair and credible signed a law on cultism and T h e D I S S e x p r e s s e d elections. Without which there other violent behaviours which appreciation for hosting the NUC can be no political, social and prohibits such vices and it had Scribe as the Guest Lecturer, e c o n o m i c s t a b i l i t y, h e the support of other partnerships stating that for the first time in the concluded. and collaborations. He called on annals of the Institute, three federal government to create an serving governors of Borno, The Governor of Akwa Ibom a t m o s p h e r e t h a t w o u l d Akwa Ibom and Kano States; state, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, encourage more flow of foreign Alh. Kashim Shettima, Mr. commended the organisers of the direct investment into Nigeria. Udom Emmanuel and Dr. event for ensuring the right

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He aligned with the submission on February 13, 2018 which of Law, Access to Justice and of the National Security Adviser, include. Human Rights; M a j . G e n . M o h a m m e d • S t r e n g t h e n i n g • Engaging Communities Monguno (rtd) on policy institutions and coordination in and Building Resilience and; framework and National Action preventing and Countering • Integrating Strategic Plan for Preventing and Violent Extremism; Communication in Preventing Countering Violent Extremism • Strengthening the Rules and Countering Violent Extremism Programme. ABUAD Launches Independent Power Project F o l l o w i n g t h e r e c e n t banks. education in Nigeria. commissioning of state-of-the- art facilities at Afe Babalola The Founder of the university, It would be recalled that last U n i v e r s i t y, A d o - E k i t i , Aare Afe Babalola, while month, ABUAD commissioned (ABUAD), the university has speaking at the ground breaking some state-of-the art facilities concluded arrangements for the ceremony of the Project, stated which included, a planetarium, c o m m e n c e m e n t o f i t s that it was a monumental step 121-unit Industrial research Independent Power Project taken by the university towards park, 400-bed multi-system (IPP) to address the incessant ensuring and sustaining quality hospital, sophisticated tele- power failure in the institution. university education in Nigeria. medicine equipment, state-of- the-art postgraduate college and The project was a private The National Universities halls of residence as well as p a r t n e r s h i p c o n s o r t i u m Commission (NUC) and ultra-modern Social and i n i t i a t i v e b e t w e e n t h e UNESCO had described the Management Sciences complex university, Wema and First City university as a trail blazer in among others. Monument Bank (FCMB) terms of quality and functional

Afe Babalola University building

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Allameh Tabataba'I University (ATU) Persian Learning Summer School (2018)

The Persian Learning Summer School at Centre for Teaching Persian to Speaker of Other Languages (CTPSOL) is planned for those who learn Persian as a second/foreign language. This interactive program is for all various levels and helps Students become proficient in Persian by immersing them in a Persian speaking environment for one month.

Who can apply? We are pleased to announce the call for application in CTPSOL's summer program as follows: - All students of the following majors: 1- Persian language and literature, 2- Iranian studies, 3- Middle Eastern studies, 4- Regional studies, 5- History, 6- Or other related fields in humanities. - All other students who has enthusiasm for learning Persian.

Syllabus: On arrival at CTPSOL, students will be given a Placement test so that we can determine their Persian proficiency level and sort them in appropriate levels. During the four-week study, students will receive daily instructions from experienced and qualified teachers who will make sure that all students develop all language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), and savor Iranian culture and traditions.

Cultural Trips and Activities: Daily trips and activities may include: - Visits to Museums, historical sites – including famous palaces. - Getting familiar with Persian calligraphy, Handmade Arts and Crafts, traditional foods etc. - Meeting with remarkable Persian professors, poets and writers - Traveling on parts of the Silk Road.

Registration: For more information and registration, please visit our web-site Ctpsol.atu.ac.ir and send your documents to [email protected]

Tuition fees: Four – week courses: 600 Euros Included in the price is: - All classes, up to 30 hours per week - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner every day - Evening meals - Excursions, recreation and sightseeing in Tehran and Esfahan - Trip to some famous cities on the ancients Silk Road, including Esfahan, known as “half of the World” Dates: August 1 to September 1 (2018)

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Call for Application for the ISESCO Research Grant for Young Scientists he National Universities Commission (NUC) is required to have excellent knowledge of at in receipt of a call notice from the Islamic least two of African Union’s official TEducational, scientific and Cultural languages (Arabic, French, English and organization (ISESCO), in Rabat, Morocco, inviting Portuguese). suitably qualified teachers from the Nigerian Universities System (NUS) for the ISESCO Research Admission Requirement for Doctoral Grants for Young Scientists. Programme: Candidates must satisfy the following conditions: The Research Grant is for young Scientists under the ?A masters degree in a relevant field from age of 40 in the following scientific areas: PAU or any internationally recognised Nanotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Agricultural University; Biotechnology, frontier areas of Science and ?Certified copies of relevant certificates, Technology, Applied Sciences and Biological transcripts, and national I.D. card and Sciences for Masters and PhD categories respectively. passport personal details page. The value of the research grant is $10,000 USD to be ?A 3 to 4 page research concept note (tentative paid for a period of two years to Researchers who hold a position in Public Sector University or Government title, research questions, objectives, research institute where project is proposed to be significance of the research (etc); ? executed. Women researchers will be given priority. Recommendation letter from 2 Professors; ?Clear coloured passport size photograph Admission Requirements for Masters (2cmx2cm) Programmes: ?Maximum age of 35years for male and Candidates must satisfy the following conditions: 40years for female applicants. ?Undergraduate degree from a recognised ? university, with at least a second class upper N.B Interested Researchers are required to meet the division or its equivalent , in a relevant field ; criteria and submit their projects on the specified ?Certified copies of relevant certificates, research grant application form using the electronic transcripts (from University and high school), version of the form from which can be downloaded national I.D card and passport personal details directly from the ICPSR’s website at: page; http://www.scien4innovation.org/index.php/follow ?Recommendation letters from 2 Professors ships/. ?Clear coloured passport size photograph (2cmx2cm) In addition, universities are to forward their ?Maximum age of 30 years for male and nominees project proposals to the office of the 35years for female applicant. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of ?Candidates may be required to undergo Education while soft copies are to be sent to written/oral examination after pre-selection. [email protected] not later than Monday, 16th ?Candidates for the master in conference July, 2018 for endorsement and onward transmission interpreting and translation programmes are to ISESCO. FG Renames FUNAI as Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike The President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the renaming of Federal University, Ndufu- Alike (FUNAI), as Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. In view of the above, the National Universities Commission wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, including JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the general public, of the change of name of the University. All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the university.

Signed Management

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UNO Geneva 4122 9170123 2017/12/14 17:07:54 2 /7

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations and the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, invite

STUDENTS FROM ALL UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

to participate in the

10th NELSON MANDELA WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT COMPETITION,

PALAIS DES NATIONS, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, 15 – 20 July 218

Students from all universities in the world are invited to participate in the prestigious Nelson Mandela, World Human Rights Moot Court Competition in 2018. The years 2018 will not only mark the tenth year in the life of the competition, but it will also be an opportunity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the 100th birthday of human right icon Nelson Mandela. The final rounds will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva from 15 to 20 July.

Each year undergraduate are masters level students who wish to participate in the competition submit written legal arguments for the opposing sides in a fictional dispute involving some of the burning human rights issues of the day. The terms with the highest scores from each of the five UN regions are then invited to participate in the final oral rounds in the Human Rights Council Chamber in the Palais des Nations. The case is heard by a panel of eminent international jurists, including judges from international tribunals. Many participants have described participation in the moot as the highlight of their studies.

In 2018 the competition will for the first time be presented not only in English, but also in French. In future years the other UN languages, namely Spanish, Chinese, Russia and Arabic, will also be used.

The terms that are selected to the participant in the final rounds in Geneva are expected to cover their own traveling costs as well as accommodation and meals, although limited financial assistance is available.

The last day for submission of memorials is 16 April 2018 More information on the Competition is available at http://www.chr.up.ac.za/worldmant

United Nation

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November 22-25, 2018 Songhai Center, Porto-Novo, Benin ORGANIZING SPONSORS University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin International Network on Appropriate Technology (INAT)

Endogenous Knowledge, Appropriate Technology and Innovation: Linking the Past and the Future The 8th International Conference on Appropriate Technology will 1) Promote Knowledge-based Endogenous Development and the diffusion of related innovations to support Appropriate Technology (AT) practice 2) Identify, initiate and combine AT contributions based on both pre-modern and modern knowledge in a manner that is rooted in an appropriate historical perspective 3) Provide a forum for networking on AT solutions for the 21 st century through the recognition, valorization and re-appropriation of locally-grounded knowledge and practices

Background

Locally-grounded and useful knowledge, both tacit and codified, is one of the most reliable bases for long term, sustainable prosperity, Unfortunately, much of this knowledge remains under-recognized and undervalued, with tumkey solutions from elsewhere often being presented as readily available or convenient. At present, large numbers of people in the Global South, particularly in Africa, still lack access to clean water, sanitation, clean energy, reliable food and nutrition, and safe transportation, among other challenges. Yet in those same societies, some people have time-tested, demonstrable approaches to resolving them, while others are engaged in cutting-edge scientific research and technological development.

All of these, to the extent that they are informed by contextually-relevant needs, and priorities represent an endogenous knowledge resource base. However, refining, upgrading, applying and diffusing this knowledge in the form of improved products, services and practices also requires the dissemination of lessons and experiences between similarly motivated actors from a broad cross-section of any given society: In exploring various local challenges together from an Appropriate Technology perspective, we believe that we can contribute to a more plural, multi-centric. equitable, sustainable and ultimately more just global community.

Website

Visit the official 8th ICAT website: http://www.apropriatetech.net

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Language

The official language of the conference will be English

Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and Projects Abstracts for full papers, posters and project presentations are being accepted and reviewed. abstracts & full papers will be double-blind peer reviewed. Abstract must be between 200 and 500 words. Please denote paper category (see below) upon abstract submission and indicate if abstract is for full paper and oral presentation, poster or project. submit abstract and papers to www.appropriatetech.net Deadline for Receipt of abstract for full paper, poster and/or project: March 15, 2018 Notification of decision on abstracts for papers, posters & projects: June 1, 2018 Deadline for full papers: July 15, 2018 Notification of decision on papers, posters & projects: Sept 15, 2018

Paper Some Suggested Topi cs categories

Manufacturing, small scale industry, mining and mineral Green Economy processing, socially relevant computing, economics of and Innovation technology, textile technology, recycling, social busi ness, appropriate technology innovation, ecological economics

Hydro power projects, alternative energy systems, renewable Energy enemy, distributed power, rural electrification, solar

Water and Sanitation Water s upply, storage and sanitation, water scarcity, water quality, water stress and recycling, toilets, waste management

Health Indigenous medical technologies, food preparation/ pro cessing , technologies addressing malaria/TB/HIV/AIDS related issues, pharmaceuticals

Construction and Appropriate architecture, appropriate constru ction, Infrastructure appropriate transportation, sustainable building materials

Environment and Environmental impact, irrigation projects, fores try & wildlife, Agriculture agricultural technology, climate change, air quality, remediation of contaminated environments

Education and training, knowledge engineering, knowledge Knowledge and manag ement, community development, indigenous Technology Transfer knowledge, people's science

Policy, Standards Technology policies, technology standards, ethic s, culture, and Ethics quality assurance, responsible wellbeing

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Approved Open Universities and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian University System (NUS).

List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria Eight universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows: 1. Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan. 2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja. 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

Northwest University Kano, Now Yusuf Maitama Sule University The National Universities Commission has been notified of the official change of name of former Northwest University , Kano, to Maitama Sule University, Kano, The Commission therefore, wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, including Federal and States Ministries of Education, JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the general public, of the change which took effect from 2nd August, 2017.

All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the university.

Signed Management

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

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GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich State programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State currently operating Part-time programmes are expected to 7. Enugu State University of Science & comply with the guidelines on programme by programme Technology, Enugu State basis. 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State 9. Rivers State University of Science & Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time Technology, Port Harcourt programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State NUC on programme by programme basis. 11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to 13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, programmes: Ondo State 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa line with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards State. (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 19. Ladoke Akintola University of Science and 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Ogbomosho approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 20. Taraba State University, Jalingo university, must have earned full accreditation and must 21. Gombe State University, Gombe be run within approved campuses; 22. Bauchi State University, Gadau 23. Kwara State University, Molete 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 24. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai 20% of total students’ population in the programme; 25. Kaduna State University, Kaduna 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time C. Private Universities equivalent; 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State Law, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State /Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo Science; State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 7. Wesley University of Science and Technology, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Ondo, Ondo State Part-time programmes must be run within approved 8. Fountain University, Osogbo campuses of universities where the human and material 9. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State resources for the teaching of the programmes are 10. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State 11. Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo domiciled, i.e. on the main campus of the university; 12. Salem University, Lokoja 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 13. Madonna University, Okija accreditation assessment upon maturity of the 14. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji programme; 15. Caritas University, Enugu 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 16. Rhema University, Aba must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied 17. Crawford University, Igbesa the Resource Verification Requirements. 18. Adeleke University, Ede 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be 19. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 20. Bowen University, Iwo subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all parttime programmes must be obtained. Dr. Gidado B. Kumo The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Director, Academic Planning apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates For: Executive Secretary any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes. Signed Management

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Federal University of Tech- Federal University, Lafia, 1 University of 1948 1981 29 2011 Ibadan, Ibadan 15 nology, Akure Nasarawa State Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Kashere, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 16 1981 30 2011 1960 Technology, Yola Gombe State Obafemi Awolowo Federal University of Federal University, Wukari, 3 University, 1962 17 1982 31 2011 Ile-Ife Technology, Minna Taraba State Nigerian Defence Academy, 1985 32 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 18 Kaduna Katsina State Federal University, Dutse, 1988 33 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 34 2011 6 University of Benin, Benin City 1970 20 University, Bauchi Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 21 University of Agriculture, 1988 35 2011 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Makurdi Ekiti State Federal University of Federal University, Otuoke, 8 1975 22 1988 36 2011 University of Calabar, Calabar Agriculture, Abeokuta Bayelsa 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, 9 University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 Wudil, Kano State 2012 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Birnin- 24 1992 38 2013 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 Awka Kebbi, Kebbi University of Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University 39 Federal University, Gusau, 11 25 1992 2013 Maiduguri 1975 of Agriculture, Umudike Zamfara Federal University, Gashua, 12 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1975 26 National Open University of 2002 40 2013 Sokoto Nigeria, Lagos Yobe University of Port-Harcourt, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Nigeria Maritine University 13 1975 27 2007 41 2018 Port-Harcourt Resources, Effurun Okerenkoko, Delta State 14 Federal University of Tech- 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 nology, Owerri 1980 Kogi State

STATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science Ebonyi State University, 1 1979 17 2000 33 Sokoto State University, & Technology, Port Harcourt Abakaliki Sokoto 2009 Nasarawa State University, 2 Ambrose Alli University, 1980 18 2002 Akwa Ibom State University, Ekpoma Keffi 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Abia State University, 19 Adamawa State University, 3 1981 2002 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 Uturu Mubi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Enugu State University of Gombe State University, 4 20 2004 Bauchi State University, Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Gombe 36 Gadau 2011 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Kaduna State University, 5 1982 21 2004 Maitama Sule University, Ago-Iwoye Kaduna 37 2012 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Cross River University of Kano 6 1982 22 2004 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Technology, Calabar 38 The Technical University, 2012 Lagos State University, Plateau State University, Ibadan. 7 23 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Bokkos 2005 Sule Lamido University, 39 2013 Ladoke Akintola University of Ondo State University of Kafin Hausa 8 1990 24 2008 Technology, Ogbomoso Technology, Okiti Pupa. Ondo State University of 2015 Imo State University, Ibrahim Babangida University, 40 9 1992 25 2005 Medical Sciences Owerri Lapai, Niger State Benue State University, Tai Solarin University of 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 10 1992 26 2005 Makurdi Education, Ijagun Eastern Palm University, Delta State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 42 11 1992 27 2006 Ogboko 2016 Abraka University, Katsina University of Africa, Adekunle Ajasin University, Yobe State University 43 12 1999 Toru-Orua 2016 Akungba - Akoko 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Kogi State University, Kebbi State University of 44 2016 13 1999 29 2006 Borno State University Anyigba Science and Technology, Aliero Niger-Delta University, Osun State University, Moshood Abiola University of 14 30 45 2017 Yenagoa 2000 Osogbo 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Odumegwu Ojukwu University Taraba State University, Gombe State University of Science 2000 2008 46 2017 15 Uli 31 Jalingo and Technology, Kumo Kano University of Science Kwara State University, Zamfara State University, 2000 2009 47 2018 16 & Technology, Wudil 32 Ilorin Talata-Mafara

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

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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 16. University of Benin, Benin City 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 3. Bayero University, Kano 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 19. University of llorin, llorin 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 20. University of Jos, Jos 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 27. Federal University, Dutsin-ma 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 29. Federal Unversity, Oye-ekiti 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 5. Anambra State University, Uli 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 8. Delta State University, Abraka 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 25. Kwara State University Malete 12. Imo State University, Owerri 26. Kaduna State University, Kaduna 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 27. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 28. Osun State University, Osogbo Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 16. Madonna University Okija 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 19. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu 5. Bowen University, Iwo 20. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 6. Covenant University, Ota 21. Achievers University, Owo 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 22. Al-qalam University, Kastina 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 23. Baze University, Abuja 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 24. Bells University of Technology, Ota 10. Caleb University, Lagos 25. Crawford University, Igbessa 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 26. Crescent University, Abeokuta 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 27. Fountain University, Osogbo 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 29. Novena University, Ogume 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 30. Salem University, Lokoja 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. 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 10. Second (final) site assessment visit establishment of the university 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 12. Approval by NUC Management 3. Collection of application forms 13. Approval by NUC Board 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 14. Approval by FEC 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL NUC departments Executive Secretary, NUC 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Announcer

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills)

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo the general public, especially parents and prospective 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 42) Temple University, Abuja anywhere in Nigeria. 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Nigeria. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria Lagos. 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, any of its other campuses Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study campuses Centre. 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management its other campuses. Academic, Lagos 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko of its other campuses. Campus) 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos other campuses. 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State any of its other campuses 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos. 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and campuses in Nigeria. charges on subscribers. 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State Campus 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. Nigeria. 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria. 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 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

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