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th 0795-3089 24 June, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 25 PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE ----President Buhari Urges Varsities

e p r e s e n t e d b y t h e Executive Secretary, RNational Universities Commission, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, OFR, FNAL, the President also said that Teachers must live above board by ensuring that those kept under their care were properly tendered and not used as agents of destabilization or other illicit activities.

President Buhari equally reminded the universities about the task of moulding a productive, sane and patriotic youth, describing it as a collective national responsibility of all Nigerians.

H e e x p r e s s e d t h e F e d e r a l Government’s delight on the Institutions’ stable academic calendar since 2012, noting that its new leadership under Professor President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces Fatima Mukhtar had greatly sustained the tempo as evidenced President Muhammadu Buhari, He gave the charge while b y t h e g r a d u a t i o n o f t h e GCFR, has urged Universities to delivering the Visitor’s address at University’s fourth set today. serve as veritable centers for the the 4th Convocation ceremony of promotion of democracy and the Federal University, Dutse, While felicitating with the good governance. (FUD) held last Saturday. graduands, parents and guardians in this edition

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for their feat, he explained that their success was a direct product of their sustained hard work and perseverance. He congratulated the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff and Students of the young growing University for recording v e r y s i g n i fi c a n t s t r i d e s , especially in achieving the lofty goals of the University.

According to him, the fact that t h e w o r l d w a s b e c o m i n g knowledge-driven underscored the need for Nigerian universities Representative of the Visitor and ES NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed to be more research oriented. ‘Indeed, a proper research research promotion and in administration would continue to orientation impacts directly on building the appropriate research support and emphasize the training the quality of our graduates and at

Cross Section of Dignitaries at the FUD Convocation Ceremony the tail end emphatically impacts infrastructure in all tertiary and re-training of academic and on our development as an institutions in all sections of the non-academic staff as well as economy’ he said. country. He further urged the ensure the periodic review of Governing Councils of all school curriculum in line with Government, he said, would universities to remain steadfast in national aspirations, promote continue to invest heavily in the promoting and maintaining entrepreneurial learning and Universities and other tertiary excellence for which a number of entrepreneurship as an essential institutions by encouraging and them were noted for, globally. ingredient for the nation’s strengthening bodies such as economic emancipation and TETFund to do more in terms of H e a l s o a s s u r e d t h a t h i s development.

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administration which, he described, President Buhari noted with of Wukari, commended the as consultative and largely delight the activities of FUD in Management, staff and students of the University for the democratic. Achievement attained within the last one year. In her convocation address, the Vice Chancellor, Professor, Fatima Batul He lauded the University’s efforts i n c o n t i n u o u s l y l a c i n g entrepreneurship learning in its entire programme and for producing graduates who would be creators of wealth and seekers. He equally congratulated the university for revitalizing the cultural industries under its entrepreneurship development centre and for maintaining Alhaji Ibrahim Akuyam stability in the academic calendar. Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council T h e P r o - C h a n c e l l o r a n d the area of promoting effective Chairman of Council, Alhaji town and gown relationship Ibrahim Akuyan said that the through Agricultural Outreach, University was indeed poised Student-Community Service towards adhering to all the quality Professor Fatima Batul Makhtar Vice-Chancellor S c h e m e a n d C o m m u n i t y stipulations of a standard Entrepreneurship. University and had been working Mukhtar said that a total of 528 hard to ensure it was rated students from various faculties He restated government’s amongst its peers. passed out in various classes of commitment towards upgrading degrees. the infrastructural facilities in all federal universities, through the TETFund.

He acknowledged that much had been achieved well beyond what was allocated to the University d u e t o t h e a b i l i t y o f i t s management to explore other sources of support, which saw the recent completion and commissioning of a N1.2 Billion road and drainage project undertaken by the Ecological Fund by the former Interior R-L: His Royal Highness, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; VC, Prof. Batul Mukhtar, Minister. Representative of the Visitor, Prof. Rasheed, behind Prof. Batul is Prof. Oloyede, Convocation Lecturer In his speech, the Chancellor, His He expressed delight with the Majesty, Dr. Shekarau Agyu approach the Vice Chancellor She disclosed that 14 made first Masa Ibi, Aku-Uka, Kuvyon 11, adopted in the University class, 222 with second class upper

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and another 222 second class Agriculture and the Sciences, but lower division, 70 came out with d i d s o i n l i n e w i t h t h e She congratulated the graduands, third class. prescription of the National parents and guardians and thanked

Cross Session of Graduands

In the postgraduate category, 281 Universities Commission all who had contributed in the graduated with postgraduate (NUC). development on the University. Diploma in Development Studies a n d M a s t e r ’s D e g r e e i n The university, she said, had The convocation was attended by Development Studies. continued to forge international some members of the Diplomatic and national collaborations with Corps, the academia, traditional She said in the past three years, o t h e r i n t e l l e c t u a l a n d rulers as well as friends and the university had succeeded in professional players in both the relatives of the graduands. n o t o n l y e s t a b l i s h i n g academia and industry. programmes in the area of Varsities Must Embrace Triple Helix —— Prof. Rasheed The Executive Secretary, education in the context of triple He said this while receiving a top N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s helix, strongly emphasizing the delegation from University of Commission (NUC), Professor necessity of forging effective (UB) led by the Vice Abubakar Adamu Rasheed mni, c o l l a b o r a t i o n b e t w e e n C h a n c e l l o r, U n i v e r s i t y o f MFR, FNAL, has advocated the a c a d e m i c s , I n d u s t r y a n d Botswana, Professor David Norris revitalization of University government. last Tuesday in his Office.

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Government, he emphasized, powerful delegation to return the needed blend between theories and must rethink in the direction of visit with some Vice Chancellors practice, he enthused. e n s u r i n g r e l e v a n c e a n d and management staff of NUC to operational structure in the area glean from Botswana education Prof. Rasheed said the commission of teaching, learning and system and forge a robust had been exploring the idea of research in Nigerian universities. working relationship in many d i v e r s i fi c a t i o n t h r o u g h He revealed that Botswana, as a respect. interactional collaboration with county, earned respect and development partners such as recognition from nations due to The NUC scribe informed the Agence Francaise Development its educational commitment and delegation that since his (AFD). The agency intervened in collaborations in many areas of human endeavors.

Prof. Rasheed noted that Botswana was not only respected but was recognized as a model, saying that the country had been one of the world’s fastest growing economies with GDP per capital ranking of 76th (normal,2018).

According to him, the visit was an indication that Botswana’s educational system enjoyed a stable calendar and had similar education system with . H e c a l l e d o n N i g e r i a n Universities to collaborate with L-R Botswana High Commissioner, Pule Mphothwe, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and the UB and pledged to lend his Vice - Chancellor of Univerty of Botswana David Norris support to any University in assumption of office three years many areas especially in the Nigeria willing to partner with it. ago, he had been promoting establishment of Africa Centres of reforms and repositioning the Excellence and provision of In his effort to cement the Nigerian University System scholarships to Africa students. He existing relationship, Prof. (NUS) for better service delivery. further stated that the efforts put in Rasheed encouraged candidates One of such act was the the review of curriculum and the whose parents could afford it to collaboration between NUC and creation of additional disciplines p a t r o n i s e U n i v e r s i t y o f Nigerian Economic Submit and programmes in Nigerian Botswana and motivated young Group (NESG), where the group Universities was to accommodate lecturers who were interested in agreed to participate in course changes and trends in order to pursuing their Masters and PhD and content delivery by injecting attain global competitiveness. programmes to take advantage of practicals and practices to the opportunity available at UB. compliment the theories taught at The executive secretary briefed the the tertiary institutions. The delegation that Nigeria has a He promised to constitute a partnerships when properly population of 170 people out of harnessed would bring to fore the

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which about one million, eight universities could not absorb all that was hundred thousand (1.8 million) prospective candidates. established in 1982, as the first were candidates seeking for institution of higher education in admission annually. The truth, P r o f . R a s h e e d e x p r e s s e d Botswana, operating multi campus according to him, was that confidence that this kind of system. The university being a Nigerian universities totaling collaboration would afford the comprehensive one, offers a range 170; distributedas43:48:79 commission opportunity to take of programmes from arts, science, representing federal, state, and informed decisions and advise health science, engineering and private, respectively, could only parents and the general public on technology among others. accommodate half a million r e p u t a b l e a n d c r e d i b l e candidates while the other universities to be patronized He said the university team came to fraction had to seek admission within and outside Africa. synergize and seek cooperation for

A group photograph elsewhere. As a result of the In his earlier presentation, the mutual benefits and expressed d e fi c i t , m a n y N i g e r i a n Vice Chancellor, University of readiness to lend support and p r o s p e c t i v e c a n d i d a t e s Botswana, Professor David assistance where needed. He patronize neighboring countries N o r r i s c a l l e d f o r m o r e disclosed that a lot of Nigerian without recourse to advise from understanding and collaboration professors were among UB’s competent authorities or quality between African countries across faculty members. of the programme, he observed. regions. He agreed with NUC scribe that universities must In terms of capacity for admission, I n o r d e r t o a d d r e s s t h e e n g a g e i n d u s t r i e s a n d he said the university has capacity c h a l l e n g e , t h e N i g e r i a n government more to achieve the to admit twenty thousand (20,000) government licensed many envisaged development and candidates but only eight thousand private universities where growth. (8,000) slot were utilized, adding tuition fees and other support that the university has international services attracts fees, stating that Prof. Norris stated that “gone outlook by recruiting academic window was opened for parents were the days where a university staff from other countries and and guardians who could afford operates in isolation.” He nationalisties. to patronize the licensed private informed the executive secretary universities since public

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To ease collaboration processes include students exchange, visit 2017 and copies of NUC weekly and information dissemination, b y f a c u l t y m e m b e r s a n d Monday Bulletin. Prof. Norris stated that the collaboration with Nigerian institution have a Partnership creative writers and Artists. In the Botswana delegation were; O ffi c e , s a d d l e d w i t h t h e Mr. Mpho Mogobe from Botswana responsibility to strengthen The Ambassador, Republic of High Africa; Mr. Okoro Godwin excellent collaborations between Botswana, His Excellency, Mr. Ifeanyi, Couseor, Nigeria High and among other universities. Pule B. Mphotuwe, remarked that Commission; Busumane Masego, In responding to the executive the relationship between Nigeria Student Representative Graduate, secretary’s return visit to UB, the and Botswana was a long Ota. Others Vice Chancellor looked forward standing one. He said the visit were Professor Musa Wenkosi to host the Nigerian delegation was to foster more enduring Dule, Ms. Mhitshane Reetsang,

Botswana delegation meeting with the NUC Management and indicated interest to key into relationships. Director, Public Affairs and Oupa the AFD programme especially Edson Labare. t h e A f r i c a n C e n t r e s o f The high point of the visit was Excellence. He expressed his presentation of notable NUC Present at the meeting were NUC appreciation over the support UB documents by Professor Rasheed Directors of, Public Affairs, Alh enjoyed from Nigeria and called to the Vice Chancellor, UB. The Ibrahim Usman Yakasai: Mr. Chris for its sustainability as well as documents included: Nigerian J. Maiyaki, Director, Executive further engagements. Universities Statistical Digest: Secretary’s Office; and Deputy Prof. Norris noted that the Directory of Nigeria Full Director, information, Haruna Memorandum of Understanding Professors, 2018: Status of Lawal Ajo. (MoU) to be developed would University Education in Nigeria,

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R e c e i v i n g t h e n e w Vi c e Chancellor, Professor Rasheed admonished him to put in his best for the greater growth of the University, noting that his emergence as the youngest among the contestants was a mark of recognition of his personal qualities as potential Profs. Abubakar Rasheed, Charles Esimone, and Joseph Ehanaku administrator and a researcher of repute. He equally admonished both of UNIZIK and former Deputy Vice them to work together in unity in Chancellor (Academics). H e u rg e d h i m t o p u r s u e order to attract greater glory and excellence and greatness for the excellence to the Nnamdi He became Professor at the age of University. Azikiwe University. 37.

L-R: DCC, Yakasai, Profs. Rasheed, Esimone, Ahaneku and DESO, Maiyaki

Professor Rasheed also advised Professor Esimone on his part the out-gone Vice Chancellor, Introducing the new Vice thanked Professor Rasheed for the Professor Joseph Ahaneku C h a n c e l l o r, f o r m e r Vi c e advice and promised to carry every against interfering in the new Chancellor, Professor Ahaneku stakeholder along for the grater administration and not to put said Professor Esimone, a good of UNIZIK. Professor of Biopharmaceutics

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Egyptian Varsities’ Delegation Visits NUC, Seeks Partnership The Executive Secretary, Welcoming the team on behalf of Assurance Directorates to ensure N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s the Executive Secretary, the NUC that the Triple-Helix of teaching, Commission (NUC), Professor Deputy Executive Secretary r e s e a r c h a n d c o m m u n i t y Abubakar Adamu Rasheed mni, (DES), Dr. Suleiman Ramon- engagement was met in order to MFR, FNAL, has said that contribute significantly to Nigeria's m a n a g i n g t h e N i g e r i a n socio-economic and technological University System (NUS) development. required a lot of thinking and innovation and the Commission The DES stated that education was would not shy away from in the concurrent list meaning that collaboration with international the federal, state and private partners so long as it was in the universities had a role to play in the interest of Nigerian universities. development of education in the country, making it possible for state He made this remark when he governments to have the power to h a d a n a u d i e n c e w i t h create universities unlike what r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s o f s o m e obtain in other countries in Africa. Egyptian universities led by He disclosed that Nigeria now has a Professor Ibrahim Muhammad at total of 79 private universities with the Commission's conference DES I, Dr Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf enrolment slightly over 2 Million. room. Speaking at the Meeting In terms of number, the NUS has a Yusuf informed them that NUC total of 61,000 Academic Staff and The team was in the Commission was responsible for the regulation over 127,000 Non-Teaching Staff. to strengthen already existing of universities in Nigeria. This, he relationship and to seek for new said, was the rationale behind the Dr. Ramon-Yusuf further said that

Meeting Session exchange programmes with Commission setting up the NUC had put in place mechanism Nigerian universities. Academic Standard and Quality and strategies for revitalization of

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the university system and had ranked among the best in the Egyptian universities faced similar assembled experts to work on w o r l d . T h e E g y p t i a n challenge of unskilled graduates the review of the document from government, he said, had an like their Nigerian counterparts, but 2019 –2023, because by 2050 international administrative said “we are working assiduously to our population would have body that deal with international stem the tides”. grown beyond its present level. students and offer scholarships He told the delegation that NUC and grants for students to study They noted that education was was aware that the world was in . considered very critical and that changing and had adopted open partnership between both countries mindedness and flexibility in the He noted that universities in was important now that the world management of its affairs in Egypt and Nigeria had robust was in a digital era. r e l a t i o n t o t h e c u r r e n t understanding and need to have a information and technology stronger relationship and more They called on NUC as a regulatory driven world. collaboration. He expressed his agency to help in the process of desire for the existing bilateral facilitation of discussion not only The DES said entrepreneurship a g r e e m e n t b e t w e e n b o t h between both countries but other was largely about value addition countries to be re-activated. African countries and pleaded for and that in terms of partnership more open access for collaboration

Dode Dr. Olamide Adesina and Prof. Ibrahim Muhammad, with some Officials from Egyptian Universities

NUC was looking at creating a D u r i n g a p r e s e n t a t i o n , since they share similar heritages policy frame work for such representatives of each of the and culture as Africans. relationship with universities in universities in Egypt spoke Egypt and Nigeria. g l o w i n g l y a b o u t t h e i r In his comment, Vice President universities and programmes , Abubakar Head of the delegation and which they listed to include, Mohammed, said the culture of Consular Representative from Geo-science, Arts, Medicine, learning in Egypt was the same as Egyptian Embassy, Prof. Mining geology, Agriculture and Nigeria, stressing that education in Ibrahim Muhammad said that Petroleum engineering. Egypt has been a priority and that universities in Egypt were They also acknowledged that both countries could foster greater

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unity and cooperation. He noted r e p r e s e n t e d t h e v a r i o u s International Cooperation and that with the agreement, more universities in Egypt. Liaison Services, Constance Nigerian students would be Goddy-Nnadi; Student Support accepted in Egypt to study based The meeting was attended by the Services, Dr. Mrs. Mariam Sali.

Some Delegates From Egyptian Universities on the bilateral agreement Vice-Chancellor, Ibrahim Others were the Ag. Director, between both countries. Babangida University, Lapai, Management Support Services, Professor Muhammad Nasir Mallam Abdullahi Kabiru and

Group Photograph Meanwhile to buttress the Maiturare. Deputy Director, Information importance of the visit, each Divison, Mallam Haruna Lawal university made presentation of Present at the meeting were the Ajo. a plaque to the commission . NUC Directors of Executive Secretary's Office, Christopher Some books were also presented Maiyaki; Open and Distance by the DES to the delegates that Education, Esther Adesina;

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Re: Recruitment of Qualified Persons to fill positions at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus Trinidad and Tobago

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has received, through the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, a University of West Indies (UWI) circular, requesting for qualified persons to fill the positions of Director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, in the Seismic Research Centre of the St. Augustine Campus of the University.

The University of West Indies (UWI) is a well-established Independent university that serves 17 countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. It is the oldest, fully regional institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth Caribbean. The UWI began at the Mona Campus, Jamaica, in 1948 as a College of the University of London; and in 1962 achieved full university status.

The St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago was established in 1961 and in 1963 a third Campus was established at Cave Hill in Barbados. In 2008 the University established a fourth Campus-The Open Campus- to better manage and expand multi-mode delivery of its programmes.

The eight faculties of the UWI offer a wide range of Undergraduate,, Master's and Doctoral programmes in Engineering, Food and Agriculture, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Sport. Several of these programmes are delivered through the distance mode.

N.B Interested Universities' personnel should visit online and download the application form from the University's website www.uwi.edu or www.sta.uwi.edu for more on how to complete the form.

Furthermore, the completed applications should be forwarded to the undersigned with soft copies via e-mail to [email protected] and the website http://foreign.gov.tt//hcabuja on or before 28th April, 2019 for processing and onward transmission.

High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago No. 7 Casablanca Street, Off Aminu Kano Crescent Off Parakou Crescent Wuse 11, Abuja, F.C.T Nigeria

Phone: (234)-703-150-4050 and (234)-803-960-7775 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://foreign.gov.tt//hcabuja

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Editorial Board: Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Michael Adikwu Editor: Prof. Sarah O. Anyanwu Editorial Advisers: Prof. V. M. Sylvester (Abuja), Prof. J. Ojobo (Abuja), Prof. P. B. Madoiki (Abuja), Prof. C.G.O Nzelibe (Abuja), Prof. T.C Ogwueleka (Abuja), Prof. E. A. Aiyedun (Abuja), Prof. O. E Akpoyomare (Lagos), Prof. E.O Oni (Minna), Prof. S. M Sabo (Kano), Prof. M. Boolaky (England), Prof. T. Akande (NISER), Prof. J. Mitra (UK), Prof. P. K. Ahmad (Malaysia), Prof. Okan Akcay (USA), Prof. J. Araujo (Brazil), Prof. C. O. Williams (UK), Prof. L. Warren (New Zealand), Prof. Kari M. Vesala (Finland), Prof. Susan Marlow (UK), Prof. G.T. Solomon (USA), Prof. H. B. Stephenson (USA), Prof. S. Hirashima (Japan) Business Manager: Dr. Isaiah Ilo.

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

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

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

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

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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 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, Lafia 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 28. Federal University, Dutse 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 29. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 5. Anambra State University, Uli 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 8. Delta State University, Abraka 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 25. Kwara State University Malete 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 26. Bauchi State University, Gadau 12. Imo State University, Owerri 27. Yobe State University, Damaturu 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 28. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 29. Osun State University, Osogbo 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 5. Bowen University, Iwo 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 16. Madonna University Okija 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 19. Adeleke University, Ede 10. Caleb University, Lagos 20. Veritas University, Abuja Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed announce to the general public, especially prospective university promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure 8. First site assessment visit for establishing private universities in Nigeria. 9. Finalisation of document 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 10. Second (final) site assessment visit establishment of the university 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 12. Approval by NUC Management 3. Collection of application forms 13. Approval by NUC Board 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 14. Approval by FEC 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of Executive Secretary, NUC SCOPU Announcer

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

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

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This Week’sBirthdays NAMES DATE OF BIRTH BENJAMIN IDANG AGABI M 24 JUNE CHIGBOGU OGBONNAYA ETU 25 JUNE CHIJIOKE JUDE AKUBUE 26 JUNE BABANGIDA KURFI BASHIR 26 JUNE ADEBUKOLA KAREN OLATUNJI 28 JUNE UNEKE SAMUEL AJA-NWACHUKU 29 JUNE MUHAMMAD ABBAS MUKTAR 29 JUNE JELILI ADEKUNLE JIMOH 29 JUNE YAHAYA MUHAMMADU 30 JUNE JIMOH AYINLA AJANI 30 JUNE RABIAT OYIZA JATTO 30 JUNE

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