unilorin bulletin 27th june, 2016

EDITORIAL BOARDDr. L. A. Azeez (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. M. A. Adedimeji, Dr. (Mrs.) F. R. Aliyu -Ibrahim, Dr. (Mrs.) R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary)

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fter 28 hours of electronic election submitted to the Vice-voting last Wednesday (June Chancellor, Prof AbdulGaniyu 22, 2016), the University of Ambali (OON), by the Dean,

Ilorin Students' Union has elected a Student Affairs, Prof A.E. Talabi, a new President to run its affairs for the copy of which was made available 2016/2017 academic session. He is to Unilorin Bulletin, the e-voting, Mr. Shobowale Lukman Olawale, a done on the platform of the 300 Level student of the Department U n i v e r s i t y w e b s i t e , of History and International Studies, www.unilorin.edu.ng, for the third Faculty of Arts. consecutive year, started at 6.00

The new Students' Union a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and President polled a total of 5, 218 votes ended at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, to defeat three other contestants. June 22, 2016.

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he University of Ilorin has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of

Youth and Sports Development towards the hosting of the 2016 edition of the National Youth Games by the University. The sporting fiesta is billed to hold between August 24 and September 11, 2016.

Speaking during the MoU signing last Thursday (June 24, 2016), the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Christian Chineaka Ohaa, thanked the Vice-Chancellor and members of his management team for accepting to host the National Games in the University.

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he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has commiserated with the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, over the

death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Janet Monilola, the mother of the state's First Lady, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed.

Prof. Ambali, who visited the Governor at his official residence in Ilorin last Thursday (July 23, 2016), accompanied by Principal Officers of the University and some members of the University Governing Council, said that the news of Mrs. Monilola's death was received with sadness.

Highlights

VC consoles Gov. Ahmed over mother in-law's deathBy Olusegun Mokuolu

Unilorin Students' Union elects Shobowale new PresidentBy Adeyinka Ademuyiwa

Unilorin, FG sign MoU on Youth GamesBy Olusegun Mokuolu and Temitope Omoniyi

The Permanent Secretary, Mr Ohaa (right), with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, after signing the MoU last

Thursday

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, signing the condolence register at the Government

House last Thursday

ECOWAS Youth Parliament honours Ibrahim, CIE Director p.4How religion can aid development — Durham p.5Fight against corruption, a collective responsibility - AbdulMajid p.6Expert makes case for sustainable development goals p.7Ambali tasks ANUPA on ICT, performance p.7Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8The Alma Mater: Float like a butterfly p.12

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), welcoming

the Guest Speaker at the Conference on Law, Religion

and Development in Africa, Prof. Cole Durham, to the

University last Wednesday

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali

(left), presenting a condolence letter to the Kwara State

Governor, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed, over the death of

the Governor's mother in-law at the Government House

last Thursday

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (left), welcoming

the Guest Speaker at the Joint Biodiversity Conservation

Conference of the Nigeria Tropical Biology Association

(NTBA) and Nigeria Chapter of the Society for

Conservation Biology (NSCB), Dr. Joseph D. Onoja, to

the University last Tuesday

Officials of the Federal Ministry of Sports with

Principal Officers of the University after the MoU signing

for the hosting of the forthcoming National Youth Games

by the University of Ilorin, last Thursday

Members of the new Executive Council of the University

of Ilorin Branch of the Association of Nigerian University

Professional Administrators (ANUPA) with the Vice-

Chancellor, some Principal Officers and senior officials of

the University after their maiden visit to the Vice-Chancellor

in his office last Friday

The Ag. Head of the Department of Mass

Communication, Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat Abdulbaqi (left),

presenting a plaque to the General Manager of the

Nigerian Television Authority, Ilorin, Alhaji Adetunji

AbdulMajid, who was the Guest Speaker at this year's

edition of the Annual Doyin Mahmoud Memorial

Lecture organised by the Mass Communication

Students Association, last Tuesday

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The Vice-Chancellor told the The Governor cautioned that (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. Governor, “Her death is a painful one people should be careful how they Abdulkareem; the University but she has played her part well and live as they would, one day, give Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi and we want the family to find comfort in account to God. the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Ogunbiyi.that. We share in your grieve. May Earlier, the Chief Imam of the Members of the Governing the Lord comfort you and your University, Prof. A. G. A. S. Oladosu, Council on the visit were Prof. A. S.

and the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi, Abdulssalam, Prof. Kolade Joseph, family”.had led the Muslim and Christian Prof. S. O. Salami and Prof. A. Sani.Prof. Ambali, afterwards, prayers respectively for the peaceful Also on the team were the presented a letter of condolence to repose of the soul of Mrs. Monilola. Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, the Governor.

Members of the management Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Principal In his response, Governor team that accompanied the Vice- Assistant Registrars in the Vice-Ahmed thanked the management of Chancellor on the condolence visit Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, the University of Ilorin for the visit, were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor noting that his mother-in-law lived a and Mr. K. K. Babamale; as well as (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the life worthy of emulation. He prayed the Protocol Officer to the Vice-D e p u t y V i c e - C h a n c e l l o r God to guide those she left behind. Chancellor, Mr. Tunde Agboola.

Perm Sec hails Unilorin’s superb sport facilitiesMr. Ohaa explained that the who described the University of University would produce a better by

Nat ional Youth Games was Ilorin as one of the best in Africa, far games come August. established by the Federal Ministry noted that the facilities at the Unilorin Ear l i e r l a s t Thursday, of Youth and Sports Development in Stadium "are not just good for Youth officials of the Federal Ministry of 2013 to balance sports, culture and Games but suitable for other national Youths and Sports Development, led education among Nigerian School competitions and programmes. by the Director, Legal Services, Mr children from age 17 and below. In his remarks, the Vice- O. T. Olatigbe, had undertaken a

He said, “It is a concept Chancellor of the University, Prof. facility tour of the Unilorin Sports aimed at discovering young budding AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), said Stadium.athletes at that impressionable age that it is a great honour for the They were taken round the bracket, to serve as a veritable University of Ilorin to be chosen to sporting and accommodation nursery in replacing our elder host the National Youth Games, facilities of the University by the athletes”. adding that the games would add Director, Sport Unit, Prof. Oluwole

The Permanent Secretary value to the competence and fitness Obiyemi.pointed out that the first edition of of the young people. The Registrar, O. O., Mr. the games that took place in Abuja in Prof. Ambali commended the Emmanuel Obafemi, who met the 2013 was a huge success, disclosing ideal behind the National Youth team at the UNILORIN Health that the second edition of the Games, saying that young talents, Services, assured them of first class National Youth Games shall feature who would become part of national sporting facilities at the University.15 sports and would be organised in sports development, would be The Director, Unilorin Health line with global best practices. discovered during the games. He Services, Dr. Mary Ajiboye, said that

According to him, “The assured the Permanent Secretary that the clinic would deploy enough first hosting of this major sporting event the University would “live up to aid boxes for athletes during the here will bring national and expectation as we receive national event. international focus on Unilorin and and international visitors during the On his part, the Dean of the ancient city of Ilorin, known for games. We will upgrade our facilities Students' Affairs, Professor Adetayo its traditional hospitality and and you can be rest assured that the Talabi, assured the Ministry officials ambience for sports”. University has enough rooms to of adequate accommodation facilities

Mr. Ohaa assured that the accommodate the athletes during the for officials and athletes during the relationship between the University games”. event.of Ilorin and the Ministry would be a Speaking on the choice of the The team also visited the mutually beneficial one as he University to host the games, the Male and Female Hostels and expressed satisfaction with the level Vice-Chancellor said that Unilorin is UNILORIN Multipurpose Hall of sports facilities in the institution. known for calmness and obedience to which will play host to Combat sport.

The Permanent Secretary, the rule of law, adding that the

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Unilorin management pays condolence visit to Kwara Gov

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Announcement of the result College of Health Sciences Secretary, clinched the position of was done immediately by the (COHS), Aderemi Temidayo got 49 Financial Secretary with 835 votes Director, Computer Science and votes and was declared winner unopposed in a deft move that Information Technology (COMSIT) unopposed. suggests last minute political Unit, Prof. Isiyaku Ahmed, who was Also elected into the dexterity while the Public Relations the Returning Officer. Students' Union's Central Executive Officer (PRO) position was won by

Other contestants for the post Committee (CEC) was Abdulazeez Omotosho Damilare, who got 208 of the President were Bashar Olawale, General Secretary, who votes to defeat three other contestants, Mubarak, who polled 2, 614 votes to polled 613 votes to defeat Quadri Ishola Kayode (197 votes), Adebisi come second; Babaita Habbeb, 2, 537 Adeniyi, who got 567votes and Jacob (131votes) and Ganiyu Ajani votes and Gbadamosi Adejare, 901 Ojajuni Abiodun who had one vote. (71votes). votes to emerge third and fourth The position of Assistant Also elected were Afolayan respectively. Secretary went to Rufai Kehinde K a z e e m , We l f a r e S e c r e t a r y

For the position of Vice- Esther, who polled 815 votes to (Permanent Site); Aremu Ademola, President (Permanent Site), Iromini defeat Akindele Romoke, who got Welfare Secretary (COHS); Olona Omolola defeated Anisere Adejoke 208 votes. Shakiru, Social Secretary; and Zubair with 1,125 votes as against 594 votes O j a j u n i E m m a n u e l Ibrahim, Sports Secretary. for the latter. For Vice-President, Abiodun, who lost as General

Unilorin Students’ Union gets new exco

The leadership of ECOWAS development of the African society respect and peaceful co-existence.”Youth Parliament (EYP) has and the education sector in particular. In his response, the honoree, honoured the Director of the Mensah, a Ghanaian national, who dedicated the award to the

Centre for International Education, described the University of Ilorin as Centre for International Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. O. M. “truly better by far, especially said that he is a man who does not Ibrahim, with the award of “Most considering her uninterrupted want to be praised by anybody and Outstanding African Educationist” academic calendar”. will not at any time, or in any way, for his contribution and commitment T h e Yo u t h P a r l i a m e n t demand for help so the award was a to youth development in Africa. Speaker said, “It is wise and patriotic great surprise to him. Presenting the award to the to invest in leaders like Prof. Ibrahim, Appreciating the award, Professor of Mathematics in his a man whose attributes are well- Prof. Ibrahim said that he is still office last Thursday (June 23, 2016), known; a person that understands and wondering how the Parliament the Speaker of the Youth Parliament, embodies the core value and noticed his activities because he Rt. Hon. Mensah Kweku Fred, said aspiration of the youth, particularly never publicised any, as he does not that the award was based on Prof. the students, in our abiding quest for like publicity.Ibrahim's meritorious service to the unity, peace, prosperity, mutual

By Mustafa Abubakar

The Head of the Department An award letter jointly signed lifting high the banners of the of Optometry and Vision by the President and National profession”.Science, University of Secretary of the Association, Damian U n i l o r i n B u l l e t i n

Ilorin, Prof. Mathew O. Oriowo, has Echendu and Dr. Agbontsen congratulates and rejoices with Prof. been awarded the Fellowship of the Adesuwa, respectively, disclosed that Oriowo on this landmark attainment. Nigerian Optometric Association the award bestowed on Prof. Oriowo (FNOA). the privileges and “responsibility of

th Auditorium by 11.00a.m. O. Adewuyi, urged all concerned to he 29 edition of the Registry A statement made available to attend punctually.Seminar Series will hold this

Unilorin Bulletin by the Secretary, TWednesday (June , 2016) Registry Seminar Committee, Mr. M. at the Basement of the University

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Oriowo bags Optometric Association's Fellowship

ECOWAS Youth Parliament honours Ibrahim, CIE Director

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Unilorin Bulletin NEWSJune 27, 2016

h e P r e s i d e n t o f t h e address, entitled “Harmonious Co- into the intellectual movement of law International Consortium on Existence”, the Vice-Chancellor of and religion studies in order to be in a TLaw and Religious Studies the University of Ilorin, Prof. p o s i t i o n t o b e n e f i t f r o m

(ICLARS), Prof. Cole Durham, has AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), opportunities that are knocking in described religion as an important stressed the need to explore the nexus that emerging distinct field of factor that can aid development even between law and religion in relation to scholarship.though it has also impeded development, saying this is crucial, in In his own remarks, the Chief development in some parts of the view of the unfolding events in the Judge of Kwara State, Justice world on certain occasions. Nigerian nation. S u l e i m a n K a w u , w h o w a s

Prof. Durham made this According to the Vice- represented by Justice Sikiru Yinka observation last Wednesday, (June Chancellor, “…When the balance Oyinloye, noted that no country in 22, 2016) while delivering his between law and religion is struck, Africa can attribute its development keynote address at the opening there is development in both physical to religion because it is used as an ceremony of a Conference on Law, and spiritual realms. However, when instrument of oppression in Nigeria. Religion and Development in Africa, there is no balance, there is On his part, the Ag. Dean of held at the University of Ilorin lawlessness in religious practice and the Faculty of Law, Dr. K.I. Adam, Auditorium. law itself becomes an instrument in said that more than ten universities

In the keynote address, the hands of the irreligious.” were to participate at the conference, entitled “The Intersection of Law and In his presentation, entitled which would foster inter-cultural and R e l i g i o n : I m p l i c a t i o n s f o r “Law And Religion Studies In inter-religious dialogue.Development”, the Guest Speaker Nigeria: The Journey So Far”, the W h i l e m a k i n g h i s noted that various religious aid National Coordinator of the Nigeria contribution at the event from the agencies make critical interventions Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) and Islamic perspective, a former Grand during disasters around the world, member of the African Consortium Khadi of Kwara State, Justice adding, however, that certain for Law and Religious Studies Mutalib Ambali, noted that law religious rituals contributed to the (ACLARS) Steering Committee, became part of human society when spread of ebola disease in 2014. Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, traced the the early man advanced from

The University of Utah h i s t o r i c a l e v o l u t i o n o f t h e roaming and gathering into farming scholar, who is also the founding International Centre for Law and and laying claim to ownership of Director of ICLARS, noted that Religion Studies (ICLARS) since it land and restriction was introduced between the 1960's and now, state was established at the beginning of to the human society.sponsored development aid has been this century. In her own submission, rolled back and non-governmental Prof. Oloyede, who was Justice, M.A. Afolayan, who agencies and private donors have represented on the occasion by a presented the opinion of Christianity, assumed more prominence. former Dean of the Faculty of Law, said that a good law would always

Prof. Durham also submitted University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab find its roots in the law as she added that to create a development enabling Egbewole, highlighted the landmark that the commandment not to environment, freedom of religious achievements of the African commit adultery given to Moses belief and practice must be protected Consortium for Law and Religious reflects in the criminal code which especially when the freedom does Studies in Nigeria and in the continent operates in northern Nigeria. not harm others. as a whole. He urged scholars and

Earlier in his welcome students in Nigeria and beyond to key

How religion can aid development --- DurhamBy Mubarak Oladosu

A lecturer in the Department of Africa. pos tdoctora l s tudies in the Industrial Chemistry, Dr. institution's Department of Applied A letter of award signed by the Hussein Kehinde Okoro, has Chemistry. Senior Director, Postgraduate School,

secured a scholarship from Global University of Johannesburg, Prof. U n i l o r i n B u l l e t i n Excellence and Stature (GES) to do a Shireen Molala, disclosed that the congratulates and rejoices with Dr. one-year Postdoctoral Research scholarship, valued at R220,000 per Okoro on this landmark attainment. Fellowship at the University of annum, is to support Dr. Okoro's Johannesburg, Aukland, South

The qualifying examination for admission into the Postgraduate School will hold on Saturday, July 2, 2016 as scheduled. SignedDean, Postgraduate School

Okoro bags S/African varsity’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

Unilorin Postgraduate School admission

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Fight against corruption, a collective responsibility - AbdulMajidBy Fatima Abubakre

The General Manager of the not consider their contributions Memorial day is a very useful N i g e r i a n Te l e v i s i o n because a handset is available at all occasion and I want you to continue Authority (NTA), Ilorin, times; meanwhile a handset is your to hold onto it.”

Alhaji Adetunji AbdulMajid, has radio and your television, you can While paying his tributes to stated that it will take the collective google ….but how capable is the the late Mahmoud, Prof. Sadiku support of all Nigerians to fight and Nigerian Broadcasting Commission lauded the efforts of the former and win the war against corruption, in monitoring the analogue regime present Heads of the Department, Dr which is the bane of the nation's talk less of the myriad of content A.L. Azeez and Barr. AbdulRaheem development. outlets of the digital era?” and Dr. Abdulbaqi for taking the

Mr AbdulMajid made this He said, “A site could appear Department to greater heights.submission last Tuesday (June 21, and disappear in the social media; In his speech, the Sub-Dean

th who will police this inconsistency? of the Faculty, Dr Adeshina Azeez 2016) while delivering the 5 Annual When we misinform, are we not said that the significant contributions Doyin Mahmoud Memorial Lecture u s i n g c o r r u p t i o n t o f i g h t of the late Mr. Mahmoud to the media o r g a n i s e d b y t h e M a s s corruption?” industry was the reason the Memorial C o m m u n i c a t i o n S t u d e n t s

Mr AbdulMajid paid tributes Lecture was established. “We can Association, University of Ilorin in to the late Doyin Mahmoud, whom never forget him in this University honour of the late pioneer Head of the he recalled had worked for many because he s ing le -handed ly Department who passed on in influential newspapers before established the Department of Mass October 2009.moving to the academia. Communication with the support of Speaking on the topic, “Anti-

In her remarks at the event, pioneer lecturers like our present corruption crusade in the digitized which held at the Pharmaceutical Head of Department and Dr. Lambe media env i ronment : I s sues , Sciences Lecture Theatre, the Ag. Mustapha. The two of them could Prospects and Challenges”, the NTA Head of the Department Mass bear witness to what he did; the General Manager solicited for the Communication, Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat sacrifice that he made to ensure that support of all Nigerians in the on-Salah Abdulbaqi, eulogised the late this Department was established and going campaign and fight against pioneer Head of the Department, I think wherever he is today, and I corruption as being tackled by the saying: “Mr. Doyin Mahmoud had no believe he is enjoying the favour of admin i s t ra t ion o f P res iden t other family but the Press. All his life, God, he will be smiling that, yes, Muhammadu Buhari. he lived for the Press and he lived the what I established some years ago is Describing corruption as a Press. While we were under his moving from strength to strength. huge virus or cancer that had eaten tutelage in the start-up of the And that is the reason why we must deep into the very essence of the Department, myself and Dr. recognise him.”fabric of the Nigerian society, Mr. Mustapha learnt so much from him The President of the Mass AbdulMajid pointed out that the and the others that joined afterwards. C o m m u n i c a t i o n S t u d e n t s ripple effects of corruption “trickle He never hid anything he knew; Association, Comrade Usman down to the last man on the street words of wisdom, experience in the commended the staff and students of leaving a large gulf of destruction in field and his encounters with the Department and the Faculty for its wake”. He said that it “becomes seasoned journalists both living and their support towards the success of imperative to tackle this cancer right dead.” the programme.from the root.”

While noting that the event A major highlight of the event Identifying the challenges of was put together by the students with was the honouring of the NTA, Ilorin content provision and technology as the supervision and support of the GM for his contributions to the Nigeria seeks to move into the digital Department, Dr. Abdulbaqi said that, growth of the media industry in era, he opined that the nation was not “since his death, it has become the Kwara State.yet ready for a specialised broadcast tradition of the Department to hold an The event, which was well that will be provided in the era, Annual Lecture in his memory, and in attended, also attracted the presence asking, “Will it be convenient for the holding the Annual Lecture, the of scores of journalists from the print media to fight corruption when their students are left to practice what they and electronic media in Kwara State leaders collected sleaze money have learnt theoretically.” led by the Chairman of the Kwara during the last elections?”

In his remarks, the Dean of State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pointing out that “there could the Faculty of Communication and Journalists (NUJ), Mr Abiodun be subtle attempts at denigrating the Information Sciences, Prof. J.S. AbdulKareem.social media because of the lack of Sadiku, commended the organisers control”, Mr AbdulMajid said, “We for their efforts, saying, “This might be playing with fire if we do

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he Director, Technical He revealed that the idea of the conference is unique because it is P rog rammes , N ige r i an SDGs has quickly gained ground in marking the 10th anniversary of Conservation Foundation the world because of the growing NTBA as well as the maiden T

(NCF), Dr. Joseph D. Onoja, has urgency of sustainable development conference of NSCB.stressed the need for the urgent and for the entire world. Dr. Babalola explained that fu l l implementa t ion o f the According to Dr. Onoja, “The the conference was a gathering of Sustainable Development Goals idea of SDGs must gain ground conservation professionals and (SDGs). quickly because of Planetary students studying conservation and

Dr. Onoja, who made the call boundaries—the idea that human related disciplines in Nigerian at the University of Ilorin last activity is pushing crucial global tertiary education institutions. Tuesday (June 21, 2016) in his ecosystem functions past a dangerous In his opening address, the keynote address at the Joint threshold, beyond which the earth Vice-Chancellor of the University of B i o d i v e r s i t y C o n s e r v a t i o n might well encounter abrupt, and Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali Conference of the Nigeria Tropical potentially devastating outcomes for (OON), who was the chief host, Biology Association (NTBA) and human well-being and life generally”. noted that the conference theme is Nigeria Chapter of the Society for He said that Conservationist apt as the overarching goal of any Conservation Biology (NSCB), said and Environmental Biologists have a progressive country is to accelerate this is because “humanity faces many huge role to play in the success of the the march of development.overlapping crises of environmental SDGs, pointing out that “we have the Prof. Ambali stressed that sustainability that include climate responsibility of linking wellbeing many reports have indicated that changes, massive environmental and the environment”. biological diversity is being lost at pollution, the acidification of oceans D r . O n o j a t a s k e d alarming rates.and the massive loss of biodiversity Conservationist and Environmental According to the Vice-caused by unsustainable demands on Biologists to speak to the goals, align Chancellor, “with an estimated loss forests”. their activities to the goals and targets of 400,000 hectares of forests

In his keynote address, and write funding proposals and annually in Nigeria, the level of loss entitled “MDGs to SDGs: Towards reports in order to ensure that the of other components of the S u s t a i n a b l e B i o d i v e r s i t y SDGs does not go the way of the ecosystems can only better be Conservation in Nigeria”, the NCF MDGs. imagined”.D i r e c t o r n o t e d t h a t t h e s e In his welcome address, the Prof. Ambali attributed the unprecedented challenges led to the President of the Nigeria Tropical loss to climate change, poverty, drafting of the 17 SDGs and 169 Biology Association (NTBA) and policy inconsistency as well as targets, saying that there is the need Nigeria Chapter of Society for obsolete laws to curtail abuses and to streamline the SDGs into the Conservation Biology (NSCB), Dr. misuse of the biodiversity resources.country's development agenda. Fola Babalola, stated that the

Expert makes case for sustainable development goalsBy Olusegun Mokuolu

The Vice-Chancellor of the administrators they should embrace a d m i n i s t r a t o r s , d e s c r i b i n g University of Ilorin, Prof. ICT tools to set an example for others, administrators as the engine room of A b d u l G a n i y u A m b a l i as he enjoined them to use the the University.

(OON), has charged members of the electronic platform for their next She assured the Vice-Association of Nigerian University election. Chancellor of the Association's P ro fess iona l Admin i s t r a to r s Prof. Ambali called on the support and cooperation as she (ANUPA), Unilorin branch, to administrators to improve their thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his embrace the use of Information and services in the University, explaining commitment to the issue of training Communication Technology and to that the Office of the Vice-Chancellor in the University.improve on their performances as is to see to the funding of the Other members of the they are critical to the running of the University while the administrators A N U PA E x e c u t i v e C o u n c i l University. are the ones running the University. members that accompanied the

Prof. Ambali gave the charge He assured the ANUPA Chairman on the visit were Mr. Toyin last Friday (June 24, 2016) when the officials that he remains committed to A. Bamigboye, Secretary; Mr. newly elected members of the training and re-training of all Imman Adeyemi Sanni, Treasurer; Executive Council of the Unilorin University staff, adding that land Mr Suleiman Aliyu Dagbo, Financial ANUPA, led by the Chairman, Dr. would also be allocated to the Secretary; Mr. Bankole Oluwaseun (Mrs.) F. M. Olowoleni, visited him Association to build its secretariat. Atanlogun, Publicity Secretary; Mr in his office. In her address, the ANUPA Michael Adefemi Adewuyi, Training

The Vice-Chancellor, while Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Olowoleni, told Officer; and Mrs. Abimbola Rita congratulating the new ANUPA the Vice-Chancellor that ANUPA is Ologe, Legal Officer. o f f i c i a l s , s t r e s s e d t h a t a s the training arm of the University

By Olusegun Mokuolu

Ambali tasks ANUPA on ICT, performance

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ONEYATTERS

th SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 17 to 23rd June, 2016

UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST

SignedA. S. YUSUF FCABursar

RECEIPTS AMOUNT

Staff I.D Card 5,700.00

Academic Gown

4,250.00

Order of Proceeding

7,050.00

Fitness

2,000.00

Scroll

4,550.00

Student I.D. Card

27,000.00

Housing Loan Form

500.00

T/Shirt

1,500.00

Overpayment

2,000.00

Clinical Registration

3,000.00

Change of Course form

115,000.00

Verification of Result

5,000.00

Academic Transcript

262,000.00

Tender fees

60,000.00

Contractor Registration

38,000.00

Refund (In Lieu of service yet to be rendered to Unilorin)

2,460,546.61

Bandwidth and SU Charge

70,000.00

Postgraduate School Application form

2,125,000.00

Postgraduate Tution fee

173,150.00

Ilorin Business School Application fees

25,000.00

Undergraduate School Charges

850,650.00

Total Receipts for the period

6,241,896.61

PAYMENTS:

PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS:

Ever Phoenix Guest House Hotel Expenses

445,634.00

Ever Phoenix Guest House Hotel Expenses

429,354.00

Ever Phoenix Guest House

Hotel Expenses

396,355.00

OTHER PAYMENTS:

Purchase Advances Various

2,440,030.00

Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C

5,052,966.00

Unilorin

Guest House Catering Services

630,300.00

Unilorin Guest House Catering Services

147,000.00

Unilorin Press Printing of 500 Copies of Inaugural Lecture Booklets for Prof R.B. Adeniyi

137,200.00

Total TSA Charges

3,885.00

TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

? 9,682,724.00

New AppointmentName Department Appointment Effective Date Prof. Nurain Bolanle Tanimowo

Urban and Regional Planning

Ag. Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences

With immediate effect

Open Ph.D Thesis DefenceS/N

Name

Faculty/Department

Title

Date & Time

Venue

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DANLADI, Yusuf Kanya

Zoology

“Epidemiology of Cryptospodidiosis in Kebbi State”.

Friday 1st

July, 2016

10.00am

Old Faculty of Science Board Room

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OBIYEMI, Obiseye Oluwaniyi

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

“Development of Ku -Band

Satellite Signal Attenuation and Compensation Model for Digital Television Services in Nigeria”

Monday 4th

July, 2016

10.00a.m.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology Board Room

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TO YOU!

GOOD GRAMMAR

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Being the best swimmer doesn't make you a fish.

The strongest man on earth can never carry a mountain.

The smartest assassin on earth can never kill water.

No matter how smart a policemen is, he can never catch the air.

LAUGHLINES

Don’t say/write: We pray that Allah answers our prayers in this holy month.Say/write: We pray that Allah answer our prayers in this holy month.Don’t say/write: I look forward to read from your friend.Say/write: I look forward to reading from your friend.Don’t say/write: He congratulated the don for his professorial status.Say/write: He congratulated the don on his professorial status.

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1. Sanni, Abdulrazaq Central Admin Office 26th

June

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Aiyede, Adegbenga E.

Works: Works/Maint enance

Office

26th

June

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Adewumi, Olawumi N.

Registry

26th

June

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Yusuf, Noah

Sociology

26th

June

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Alabi, Victoria A .

English

27th

June

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Abdulrahaman, Alao I.

Human Kinetics and Health Education

28th

June

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Adebayo, Lamidi

Security Division

28th

June

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Oyabambi, Adewumi O.

Physiology

29th

June

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Murtala,

Imam A.

Registry

29th

June

10.

Okwechime, Patience O.

Microbiology

29th

June

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Salman, Medinat F.

Science Education

30th

June

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Imam, Abubakar A.Y.

Religions

30th

June

13.

Abdulkareem, Sulyman A.

Human Kinetics and Health Education

30th

June

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Buhari, Abdulmumin

Registry

30th

June

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Gbadeyan, Sunday D.

Bursary

1st

July

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Opadiji, Jayeola F.

Computer Science

1st

July

17. Mukhtar, Lukman A . Bursary 1st July

18. Agbeye, Adeola F. Registry 1st July

19. Abdulhameed, A. Social Work 1st July

20. Salami, Adebayo W. Water Resources and Environment Engineering 2nd July

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ØThe University of Ilorin is set to enter into a training programme organised for students of the School of agreement with an American multinational Preliminary Studies, University of Ilorin , the Deputy technology company, Intel Corporation. Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the institution, Prof. (“UNILORIN, Intel partner on e-teaching, e- Sidikat Ijaiya, has urged the students to always learning”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, develop positive attitude towards reading.p.21) (“UNILORIN organises orientation for remedial

th students”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, ØIn his opening remarks at the 7 International p.22)Students' Day celebration organised by the Centre for

ØThe University of Ilorin has maintained its position International Education, University of Ilorin, the as Nigeria's most sought after University in the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has country, with about 103, 238 applicants in the last urged the Federal Government to establish a (UTME) examinations.specialised institution of higher learning that would (“...Tops list of most preferred varsities with 103, 238 promote entrepreneurship in the country.applicants”, Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 22, (“FG tasked on establishing specialized varsities”, 2016, p.22)Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, p.21)

ØIn an advertorial, the Media Trust Limited has invited ØWhile delivering a lecture at the monthly seminar qualified female medical students of the University organised by the National Association of Academic of Ilorin, to apply for its 2016/2017 Academic Technologist (NAAT), University of Ilorin chapter, Session Scholarship Award.Engr. Femi Eric, has stressed the need for (“Media Trust Scholarship Scheme for Female collaboration between laboratory professionals in Medical Students”, Daily Trust, Thursday, June 23, universities and their academic counterparts.2016, p.33)(“Technologist seeks collaboration on research”,

ØSpeaking at the Career Talk organised by the Faculty Nigerian Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, p.22)of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, the ØWhile speaking at a Special Practical Session Ag. Dean, Prof. Ayo Babalola, has called for organised for students in the Department of Geology, collaboration between the academia and the industry University of Ilorin, the Ag. Head of the Department in boosting skills and knowledge transfer.of Geology, Dr. O. A. Adekeye, has stated that the (“Faculty trains students on life after school”, objective of the lecture was to train and develop National Mirror, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p.28)undergraduate students of the department.

ØIn his goodwill message at the Doyin Mahmoud (“Geo-Scientist tasks students on integrity”, Nigerian Memorial Lecture, organised by the students of the Pilot, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, p.22))Department of Mass Communication, University of ØThe President of the University of Ilorin Students’ Ilorin, Alhaji Liadi Tella has challenged practicing Union, Comrade Idris Alao, has condemned the journalists to resist any temptation of trial by the recent brutality of one Muhammad Olukade, a 500 media in the ongoing fight against corruption in the level Law student of the institution by a mini bus country.driver popularly known as ''Korope”.(“Eulogies as Unilorin holds memorial Lecture for (“SU condemns alleged brutality of Unilorin student Doyin Mahmud”, The Herald, Wednesday, June 22, by “Korope” driver”, The Herald, Monday, June 20, 2016, p.20; See also, “Unilorin holds memorial 2016, p.7)Lecture for Doyin Mahmud”, Leadership, June 22, ØThe Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has 2016, p.8)congratulate the Deputy Chief Imam of the University

ØSpeaking at the 2016 Ramadan Lecture organised by of Ilorin Central Mosque, Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam, on Islamic Missionaries Association of Nigeria his recent elevation to the professorial rank.(IMAN), Dr. Mulikat Mustapha of the Department of (“…Congratulates Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam over Counsellor Education, University of Ilorin, has elevation”, The Herald, Monday, June 20, 2016, p.6)stressed the importance of the girl-child education ØIn his column, “EDUPEACE”, the Director of the while urging Nigerians to ensure proper education, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of upbringing as well as safety of their female children. .Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has suggested how (“Don harps on girl-child education”, National Pilot, one can achieve peace in one’s world, drawing from a Thursday, June 23, 2016, p.22)conference he attended recently.

ØThe Head, Department of Performing Arts, (“World Peace from within”, New Telegraph, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulRasheed Abiodun Tuesday, June 21, 2016, p.26)Adeoye, is expected to deliver the 2016 Press Week ØWhile speaking at the official distribution of school Ramadan Lecture of the Nigerian Union of uniforms and other materials to some selected Journalists (NUJ), Kwara state chapter. schools, at the Christian Community School, Odo-(“Nigerian journalists poorly paid, says Adedemola”, Owa, Dr. (Mrs.) Biola Adimula of the University of National Pilot, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p.5; See Ilorin, has called for partnership between the also, “Kwara NUJ holds late Hamudalat Aremu government and the private sector in addressing the Ramadan lecture”, The Herald, Friday, June 24, challenges facing the public schools in the country.2016, p.8)(“Don seeks PPP approach on schools infrastructure”,

The Herald, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, p.14)ØIn her remarks at the 2015/2016 orientation

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The conference on “Law, Religion and 6. The conference observed with great concern that crimes are sometimes perpetrated in the Development in Africa” held at the Main name of religion and there is need to change the Auditorium of the University of Ilorin on narrative.Tuesday, 22 June, 2016 with participants drawn from

7. The conference agreed that religion if home and abroad.negatively applied, may constitute an obstacle The topics covered during the conference to development process.

include: 8. The conference agreed that law and religion are 1. Law and Religion Studies in Nigeria: The tools to regulate society and that laws should

journey so far.” reflect religious values. 2. Law, Religion and Development. 9. The conference agreed that a deep reflection on

The speakers and facilitators include, Professor law and religion will lead to the verdict that a Abdul Ganiyu Ambali OON, Vice Chancellor, good law will always find its roots in religion.University of Ilorin; Hon. Justice Suleiman Kawu, 10. The conference observed that religious

organizations are useful agents of development Chief Judge, Kwara State; Professor Is-haq Oloyede, citing examples of their positive impact on The National Coordinator/Secretary, Nigeria Inter-health care and other interventions.Religious Council (NIREC); Former Vice Chancellor,

11. The conference noted that failure of University of Ilorin; Member Steering Committee development discourse to consider religion is a

ACLARS; Professor W. Cole Durham Jr., Founding major impediment to the development process.Director, International Center for Law and Religion 12. Freedom of religion is a must in modern nation Studies, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, states especially pluralistic societies.USA. 13. The conference further observed that freedom

Others are, Professor Akinola Ibidapo-Obe, of religion protects the interest of everyone including adherents of all religious groups.Dean, Faculty of Law and Director, Centre for Human

14. The conference emphasized the imperatives of Rights, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos; Professor mutual respect and accommodation between Kofi Quashigah, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of adherents of different religions.Ghana, Legon; Member Steering Committee

15. The conference noted that there are many cases ACLARS; Professor A. G. A. S. Oladosu, Chief Imam involving law and religion issues in the

University of Ilorin University Muslim Community; municipal and international courts, advising Dr. Kayode Adam, Ag. Dean Faculty of Law, that such cases be handled with caution to avoid University of Ilorin. Nigeria; Honorable Justice tension.Mutalib Ambali and Justice M.A. Folayan. 16. The conference advised that courses on law and

At the end of the deliberations, the conference religion be mounted in tertiary institutions to encourage the knowledge and understanding of issued the following communique.law and religion issues.1. The timing of the conference is appropriate

17. The conference noted that failure of states to given that religion has generated and is address basic governance issues will lead to the generating conflicts and tensions in Nigeria intervention of religious organizations to step and in other places across the World.into the vacuum with far reaching implications 2. The conference noted the symbolistic on the society.relationship between law, religion and

18. The conference noted that certain traditional development.beliefs are central to the cohesiveness of 3. T h e c o n f e r e n c e a g r e e d t h a t t h e African societies and ought not to be ignored in misunderstanding between law and religion the developmental process.needs to be addressed urgently.

19. The conference reflected on the theme of law, 4. The conference agreed that the harmony religion and development in Africa, observing between law, religion and development can that religion teaches individuals on what to do, lead to peaceful co-existence in diverse law teaches individuals what not to do, and the societies with far reaching implications on obedience of both ultimately resulting in development.development.5. The conference noted that in many cases,

religion is used as an instrument of oppression and there is an urgent need to change the narrative.

A Communique issued at the end of an International Conference on Law, Religion and

Development in Africa, held at the University of Ilorin between June 22 and June 24, 2016

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On Friday June 10, 2016, I was aboard an Emirates your life as a champion.'” Believe or leave it, you cannot flight to Chicago enroute to the University of Notre succeed without suffering while training. Dame, Indiana, where it emerged that the University Two, believe in yourself, even if the world wants to put

of Ilorin, based on its commitment to peace, is the only one in you down. You are what you think. As “the greatest” himself st said, “It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting West Africa represented at the “Teaching Peace in the 21

challenges, and I believed in myself.” It is belief that fires your Century” weeklong workshop organised by the Kroc Institute imagination. Ali right from his tender age imagined himself a for International Peace Studies in conjunction with the United world champion. He lived to translate that imagination into States Institute of Peace. During the long flight, what actually reality. “The man who has no imagination has no wings,” he caught my fancy was the live coverage of the burial of once said. Based on his belief, he excelled such that beating Muhammad Ali, “a personal hero of mine”, as US President people in the ring became natural for him. Referring to his Barack Obama would express the mind of millions of successful career as a boxer, he said, “It's just a job. Grass important and ordinary people.grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I just beat people up.”The outpouring of tributes on “the greatest boxer that

Three, brand yourself and you need communication ever will be” by people of diverse racial and religious skills to do this. Before the age of advertising and public orientations was emotionally overwhelming. Ali meant so relations, Muhammad Ali surely knew how to project himself. much for so many! He made himself visible. For him, “I done handcuffed Former President Bill Clinton called him “a universal soldier lightning/ And thrown thunder in jail.” The other day before his for our common humanity”, Dr Kevin Cosby submitted he “is victory over Sonny Liston, in February, 1964, Ali drew the property of all people but he is the product of black people everyone to the arena. He partly said of the opponent he was to in their struggle to be free” and comedian Billy Crystal noted face: “Now Liston disappears from view/ The crowd is getting that Ali “taught us that life is best when you build bridges frantic/ But our radar stations have picked him up/ He's between people not walls.”somewhere over the Atlantic/ Who would have thought when To Rabbi Joe Rapport, Muhammad Ali was “the living, they came for the fight/ That they'd witness the launching of a breathing embodiment of the greatest we can be” while to human satellite?” In essence, his punch would send his Imam Zaid Ali Shakir, who concluded the ceremony with opponent straight into the space!prayers, poem and advice, noted that Ali “left an indelible

Four, stand for your faith and be courageous. Don't be stamp and he will always be known as the people's champ!” afraid of being punished for your religion. Ali was victimized At the sidelines of the workshop later in Notre Dame, I when he became a Muslim. But he stood rock-solid. Though he could not keep my mind off Ali, who by now my regular was not deemed smart enough to join the army earlier, he was readers would have known has a place in my heart also. So, at suddenly found qualified to fight in Vietnam. Fighting an night, in the privacy of my room, I watched online many clips unjust war is contrary to his faith. He stood his ground as jail of Ali's boxing bouts, his eccentricities, his interviews, his starred him in the face apart from being stripped of livelihood. drama, and his magical way of using words – to preach, to He preferred to be a prisoner of conscience: “Clean out my cell/ boast and to awe. You would just love him!And take my tail to jail/ 'Cause better to be in jail fed/ Than to At the end of my engagement, which included reading be in Vietnam, dead”. Ali won at the Supreme Court and got his a number of articles on him in Time, The Economist, The Week, title back later. Ali also demonstrated courage by stepping out among others, I derived a number of lessons from his career with his shaking hands to light the Olympic touch in 1996 and life, five of which are worthy of sharing with students despite the debilitating impact of Parkinson's disease on his especially and the youth at large. Why was Ali able to “float physical health. He wouldn't allow anything to stand in his like a butterfly” above all his challenges and emerge a spring of way.inspiration to virtually everyone everywhere?

Finally, endure hardship because this life is hard. In his One, prepare - because proper preparation prevents famous “Rumble in the Jungle” fight of 1974, Ali endured poor performance. Muhammad Ali trained hard and prepared George Foreman ' s devas ta t ing ba l l i s t i c b lows well. If Vice-Chancellor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali says (www.mahfouzadedimeji.com/rope-a-dope/). He would later “Hardwork pays” and former Vice-Chancellor Is-haq Oloyede call the fight, which he ultimately won, as the closest thing to tells you “Hardwork does not kill,” you better believe them. As death. He endured and persevered and ended up a champion. a young man, Ali would not board the school bus, he would Winners don't quit. In this life, to succeed, you'll have to rather run the long distance. He was building his body. He persevere and endure difficulties a lot.trained harder than anyone else but he didn't find it easy, the This is how you will recreate Ali, float like a butterfly above way you also don't find studying easy. “I hated every minute of your challenges and sting like a bee all forces against you.training but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of

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