UNIVERSITY of ILORIN P R O A B IN IT R AS - DOCT www.unilorin.edu.ng A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019 VOL 8 NO. 90 Unilorin management pays condolence visit to Emir of Ilorin By Abubakar Imam embers of the management of the University of Ilorin have paid a Mcondolence visit on the Emir of Ilorin on the death of his mother, Alhaja Aishat Bolanta Sulu-Gambari. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, who led the management team on the condolence visit penultimate Sunday (June 9, 2019), described the death of Alhaja Sulu-Gambari as a painful loss to mankind. Prof. Abdulkareem said that the late Queen Mother lived an exemplary life in the services of Allah and humanity, adding that the late princess would be missed greatly by the entire community in view of her several The Vice-Chancellor and other members of the Unilorin delegation services towards community development and nation-building. (Contd. on page 3) Omupo cduringom the mcondolenceun ivisitty honours Malomo, Buhari, Adimula THIS WEEK By Mustafa Abubakar Unilorin Consultancy organises training workshop for staff, others p. 4 he Omupo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Mentees celebrate Prof Omotesho Kwara State, penultimate Saturday (June 4, 2019) organised a at 60 p.5 reception in honour of its deserving indigenes, including three top Don blames external influence for T poor public service performance p.6 officials of the University of Ilorin. FASA organises oratory The Unilorites are the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. contest in honour of Adedimeji p.7 Sylvia O. Malomo; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology Adesoye makes case for social and Innovations), Prof. Mikhail O. Buhari, and the President of the media platforms to push Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria Human Kinetics education p.7 (COSFAN), Dr. R. A. Adimula, who is also a lecturer at the Centre for Focus on Prof. Victoria Alabi, Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS). Director, ITA p.8 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.9 The event was part of the activities to mark the 9th Coronation Town and Gown: Again, Unilorin Anniversary of the Olomu of Omupo, HRH Oba Yakubu Adebayo beats ’em all p.12 Buhari, who ascended the throne on June 12, 2010. (Contd. on page 3) 1995 alumni donates N1.2m to Faculty of Agric By Is'haq Babatunde he 1995 set of the Faculty the University, particularly the of Agriculture, University Faculty of Agriculture that Tof Ilorin, on Monday (June produced them 24 years ago. 10, 2019) presented a cheque of Mr. Adebayo said, "We NI.2 million to the Faculty to have decided to give back to our acquire two shops. Alma Matter. We have seen it all Speaking during the around the world that most official presentation of cheque at universities nowadays are being the Vice-Chancellor's office, the developed by the alumni and a little spokesman of the set, Mr. Kazeem from the left and right will make the Mr. Kazeem Adebayo (right) handing over - the cheque to the Vice-Chancellor while the Adebayo said that the gesture was University a great institution". Dean of Agriculture, Prof. Gbadebo Olaoye meant to contribute their quota to (Contd . on page 4) (middle) looks on Dr. L. A. Azeez (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. M. A. Adedimeji, EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. (Mrs.) F. R. Aliyu -Ibrahim, Dr. (Mrs.) R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary) UNIVERSITY of ILORIN PHOTO P R Unilorin Bulletin A O N BI I TA CTR June 17, 2019 S - DO The Deputy The Deputy Vice- Vice- Chancellor Chancellor (RTI), Prof. (Academic), Mikhail Buhari Prof. Silvia (middle), Malomo (2nd receiving the left) receiving certificate for her award an award of from the excellence from President, the Olomu of Omupo Omupo, Oba Yakubu Descendants Adebayo Union, Dr. Buhari Sola Afolabi Ilufemiloye II, (4th left) while other while other well-wishers well-wishers look on look on recently recently m i h a r b I Guests displaying copies of the book written in honour of Prof. The honoree, Prof. Adeoye responding to the n hail of encomiums on him during the book Abdulrasheed Adeoye during its public presentation last Thursday o presentation last Thursday m i J y b s o t o h P Dignitaries with the Guest Speaker, Mr. Olasunkanmi Iranloye (4th left), during the maiden edition of the Members of staff of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs rejoicing with their colleagues, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Faculty of Physical Sciences Alumni/Students Relation Afolabi (middle) during the naming of their new baby last Lecture last Wednesday Wednesday The former Director The Ag. Station of the Centre for Manager, Unilorin Peace and Strategic FM 89.3, Mr. Idris Studies (CPSS), Akintola (left), Dr.Mahfouz receiving an award Adedimeji (left) of excellence from receiving an award of the President of the excellence from the Faculty of Arts President of the Students Faculty of Arts Association (FASA), Students Association Mr. Fatai Adisa, (FASA), Mr. Fatai during the FASA Adisa, during the Oratory Contest last FASA Oratory Tuesday Contest last Tuesday 2 NEWS June 17, 2019 Unilorin management pays condolence visit to Emir of Ilorin (Contd. from front page) While acknowledging the fact delegation most abundantly. Meanwhile, the 8th day Fidau that the Emir would sorely miss his The royal father also wished prayer for the late Queen Mother was illustrious mother, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdulkareem a successful tenure held last Tuesday (June 11, 2019) at the nevertheless thanked Allah that the as he prayed that the nation's most Ilorin Central Jumaat Mosque. Queen Mother lived long enough to subscribed University may continue to The prayer, which was led by witness the productive reign of the Emir. grow from strength to strength. the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Prof. Abdulkareem also The Director, Health Services, Muhammad Bashir Saliu OON, was remarked that the royal father has earned who is also a Member of the University attended by many dignitaries including the divine blessings of not only Governing Council, Dr. AbdulRasheed two former Vice-Chancellors of the surviving the matriarch of the Ilorin Odunola, later led a special prayer for University of Ilorin, Prof. Shuaib Oba Emirate's ruling dynasty but also has the peaceful repose of the soul of the late AbdulRaheem and Prof. AbdulGaniyu been granted the priceless grace of Alhaja Aishat Sulu-Gambari. Ambali. giving her a befitting burial, which was O t h e r m e m b e r s o f t h e O t h e r m e m b e r s o f t h e always the wish of every parent. U n i v e r s i t y m a n a g e m e n t t h a t University of Ilorin community that The Vice-Chancellor later accompanied the Vice-Chancellor on attended the prayers included the presented a condolence letter to the Emir the condolence visit were the Deputy i m m e d i a t e p a s t D e a n o f t h e to the admiration of members of the Vice-Chancellor (Management Postgraduate School, Prof. Badmas Ilorin Emirate Council and other Services), Prof. Bolaji Fatai Sule; the Olarewaju Yusuf; the Dean, Faculty of dignitaries present. Registrar, Dr. Folaranmi Modupe Basic Medical Sciences, who is also the Responding, the Emir, who is Olowoleni; the Bursar, Mr. Hakeem O. Chairman of the University of Ilorin also the Chairman, Kwara State Council Sonde; the Head, Department of the Muslim Community and the Wakilin of Chiefs, thanked the Vice-Chancellor Performing Arts, and Member, Likita of Ilorin, Prof. Ibrahim Adeola and the management of the Better By Far G o v e r n i n g C o u n c i l , P r o f . Katibi; the Director, Centre for Ilorin University for identifying with him, his AbdulRasheed Adeoye; the Director of Studies, Dr. AbdulGaniyu Ibrahim family and the people of the Emirate on Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; Jawondo and a former Dean, Faculty of the transition to the great beyond of his and the Deputy Registrar, Vice- Law, University of Ilorin , Dr. Ali late mother. He prayed Allah to reward Chancellor's Office, Mrs. Funmilayo B. Amad. the Vice-Chancellor and members of his Ishola. Omupo community honours Malomo, Buhari, Adimula (Contd. from front page) Responding on behalf of other In his address, the National officers and so on”. awardees, Prof. Malomo, who President, Omupo Descendants Union He appealed to the state appreciated God for what He has done in (ODU), Dr. Sola Monisoye Afolabi, said government to reconsider the her life described the honours as a rear the awardees were honoured for their community's request for elevation as a gesture and morale booster to do more achievements in their various life Local Council Development Areas for the community. endeavours as well as contributions to among other requests, towards boosting Prof. Malomo, who also the growth, progress and development the development of the community. appreciated her husband Prof. Ade of the community. Earlier, the monarch, Oba Malomo for standing by her always Dr. Afolabi, who was the Yakubu Adebayo Buhari, the Olomu of disclosed that her appreciations to the pioneer Director of the Computer Omupo, who was also honoured with community, especially the Olomu of Centre, University of Ilorin, disclosed meritorious awards by the community, Omupo and the National President of that the awards were instituted to was full of happiness for the honour Omupo Descendants Union (ODU) recognise personal sacrifice, diligence, done him by the Omupo indigenes.