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Public book presentation in honour of outgoing VC, Prof. Abdulkareem as he bows out of Unilorin, Friday

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All is set for the public presentation of a book in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkareem.

The book titled ‘Footprint of a Gaint’ is a documentary on the tenure and achievements of the erudite Professor.

The book which also displayed Prof. Abdulkareem’s exemplary leadership quality both in his career and in the administration of the University since he became the Institution’s Vice Chancellor was written by the Director of Corporate Affairs Unit, Mr. Kunle Akogun.

Prof. Abdulkareem has been an erudite scholar who has contributed in no small ways to the general development of the University.

The ceremony which is scheduled to hold on Friday, the 14th day of October, 2022 at the main auditorium of the Institution by 9:00am, will mark the official exit of Prof. Abdulkareem as the 10th VC of the University.

According to the institution’s Registrar, Dr. Fola M. Olowoleni, the Publisher and Editor in-Chief of Premium Times Newspaper, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi will do the book review.

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I’ll be fair to all, Unilorin VC-designate pledges

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The Vice Chancellor-designate of the University of Ilorin, Prof Wahab Egbewole, SAN, has pledged that his in-coming administration will be fair to all Unilorites in its dealings and be just in all circumstances.

A press statement released at the weekend by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, quoted the newly appointed Vice Chancellor as saying that “the University of Ilorin is greater than all of us and we want to extend our hands of fellowship to all our colleagues who also applied for this post and appeal that they should join hands with us to do this work collectively and in an all inclusive manner”.

The Professor of Jurisprudence and International Law commended the University Governing Council “for conducting a very thorough and painstaking exercise” that culminated in his appointment and assured the Council and the University community “that this appointment is for all of us as we will continue to put the University first in all our undertakings”.

He therefore appealed for the unflinching support of all Unilorites “in the discharge of the onerous tasks ahead”.

Prof. Egbewole said, “Our students are our pride and we will continue to run a student-friendly regime with emphasis on improved work ethics and zero tolerance for corruption in all its ramifications.

“We give kudos to the workers of this great University for their untiring efforts in ensuring that our system continues to run in spite of the challenges.

“We will continue to give premium to the training and re-training of the workforce while the welfare of the workers will be given priority.

“Our efforts at improving the quality of research will lead to a few innovations in that regard and we implore the concerned staff to see us as partners in progress with a view to ensuring enhanced capacity and improved delivery.

“We want to appreciate the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, and pray for a peaceful transition to move our University to the next level”.

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Ige encourages professionalism in borehole drilling, explains why boreholes fail

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The Coordinator, Hydrogeology Teaching and Research Group, Department of Geology and Mineral Sciences, University of Ilorin, Dr. Olusegun Omoniyi Ige, has lamented the manner in which human beings, especially Nigerians, handle water, calling for caution. 

Dr. Ige, who gave the advice last Tuesday (April 5, 2022) while speaking with newsmen, disclosed that there are two major types of water bodies, the surface and groundwater.

He said that water is the first thing to secure when having contact with land and must be properly secured. 

According to the don, “The surface water is seasonal, prone to pollution and not good for consumption while the groundwater is concealed under the ground, purer than the surface water but requires the expertise of geologists to search for”.

Dr. Ige said that groundwater is available everywhere though at different depth, quantity and quality but several factors including manners and knowledge of exploration could make it unavailable.

He said, “It is unfortunate that human beings think they take the issue of water important but not. It is the first thing to be secured before the purchase of land for construction of factories, hostels, private residences, etc. even the lawyer, real estate manager, etc, would triple their gains if they secure groundwater zones within the land/estate they want to sell/buy. Worse of this ignorance to the importance of water is the ‘penny wise, pound foolish’ syndrome”.

He said that on March 22, 2022, the whole world celebrated the World Water Day (WWD), a day dedicated to the celebration of water, adding that such celebration signals the importance of water to every entity (living or dead) on earth.

According to the renowned Geologist, “Water is next to blood in the three major anchors of man’s existence; that is blood, water and air. Water is needed at birth and death of man, and was the only thing existing on earth before God started creation”.

Dr. Ige said, “I have seen people (including elite) running away from spending less than N50,000 to locate a point to be drilled for a borehole but rather raising fences and other structures with millions of Naira, eventually the fence will be pulled down when the need for water comes knocking. Then the fence will be pulled down, the borehole will be drilled and the fence will be restored. Who is losing?”

The don pointed out that another strange punishment is that many choose to buy water tankers, adding that “a tanker load of water is N15, 000 now, which can only last one week. In one month, about N60, 000 which amounts to N720, 000 in a year. With N720, 000 today, you will drill a borehole that will serve your purpose as long as you live.

“Some of these factors are effect of season, geological setting (rock type in the area), political will (Government), client’s wrong expectations, inaccessibility to site, quackery-who handle your work? Compromise for quality by client and inability to ask questions by client”, he said

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UNILORIN: Yakubu resumes as Dean, Student Affairs… Ojo, Zakariyyah step in as Sub-Dean, Dep. Registrar, Student Affairs

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Following the expiration of the tenure of the former Dean Student Affairs, University of Ilorin, Prof. Lanre Tajudeen Ajibade, Prof. M.T. Yakubu, has assumed duties, as the Dean of the Institution’s Student Affairs Unit.

Prof. Yakubu of the Department of Biochemistry assumed duties last Monday (March 28, 2022) along with the new Sub-Dean, Dr. D. Ojo of the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, as well as the new Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs Unit, Mrs. M.S. Zakariyyah of the Registry Unit.

Speaking with newsmen at the Dean’s office shortly after meeting with other stakeholders of the Unit, Prof. Yakubu appreciated the management of the University on his appointment as the new Dean. He, also, thanked the immediate past Dean, Prof. Ajibade and the Sub-Dean, Dr. Alex Akanmu, for the achievements recorded during their tenure. 

Prof. Yakubu, who disclosed that he was very lucky to have among the hard working staff of the University to work with, also added that among his office mandates is to keep and maintain the University’s better by far status. 

The new Dean, who was Sub-Dean, Students Affairs between 2010 and 2012, said that he understood little about the environment, adding, “With all these put together we are blessed with very good staff including the arrival of the new DR-Students’ Affairs, I am optimistic that by the special grace of God we shall add more positive impacts to what we met.”

The Dean, who added that he would work as a team with the Sub-Dean and others, said, “We shall work together, agreed together, talk together for the betterment of our Institution”.

In his message to the Student Union body, the new Dean urged them to see the new leadership of the Unit as theirs as he will also see and take them as his brothers, sisters, and children of one big family. 

He said that he would also continue to assist them generally by preparing them ahead of the future challenges and as future leaders and not just campus leaders.

In his own submission, the new Sub-Dean, Dr. Ojo said that he embraced the opportunity given to him, but see it as a responsibility, a duty and assignments to be delivered as will be directed by the Dean.

Dr. Ojo, who has also played several roles that has to do with the Students since his undergraduate days till now, urged them to work together as a family and understand each other.

He promised to double his effort, adding that he would play more fatherly roles by putting the Students on the right way in accordance with the rules of the University. 

While speaking, the new DR-Students, Mrs. Zakariyyah, who before her appointment had served as Faculty Officer of Education, University Admission Officer and at the establishment office of the University, expressed hope in working together to have a great team for the Student Affairs Unit.

She said, “I am excited with this team. My prayer and hope is that they work together with us to actually succeed and meet the vision and mission of the Unit.

In his remarks, the immediate past Dean, Prof. Ajibade, thanked Almighty God for standing by him throughout his tenure of about five years of two terms. 

While congratulating the new Dean on his appointment, Prof Ajibade advised him to be more out spoken, and feel free to call on him in case he needs any information or assistance.

Prof. Ajibade also urged the new Dean to work together with the staff of the Unit for more success ahead and sustain the strategy of managing the students affairs. 

“He should consult people, be conversant with the social media to know more of what is going on among the students and always relate with students fairly”, Prof. Ajibade added.

He advised the students to work together with the new Dean, Sub-Dean, and DR and obey the School rules and regulations so that they will not be in crises. 

The immediate past Sub-Dean, Dr. Alex Akanmu gave all glory and adorations to God Almighty for his the opportunity given him to serve the University.

In his words of appreciation on behalf of his executive and the entire Unilorites, the out-going President of the Students Union, Comrade Taofik Waliullah(Omoluabi), appreciated the immediate past Dean, Prof. Ajibade and his Sub-Dean, Dr. Akanmu, for their advice, corrections on their mistake, listening to them, encouraging them, taking them as their sons and daughters, and also supporting them throughout. 

He however prayed Almighty Allah to continue to be with them and lift them higher.

In their separate remarks, the Associations and tenants under the control of the Unit, led by their respective leaders congratulated and celebrated with the immediate past and the new leadership of the Unit, and promised to work together to bring more successes to the University.

The meeting was held in batches, included Student Affairs Unit staff, Executive members of the Private Hostels Association, led by Prince Segun Oyewole; Public Hostel Staff executive members, led by Alh. A. E. Sani; Motion Ground space/shop owners executive members; and Motor Park Association, comprising Keke, Korope, Car and Bus groups, among others.

Highlights of the meeting include formal handing over, visit to the Student Union newly completed luckup shops, and presentation of awards of honour to the immediate past Dean and the immediate past Sub-Dean, for their hard work and fatherly role by the leadership of the Student Union.

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National Security: University Don calls for establishment of crime laboratories

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A Professor of Human Anatomy, Oluwole Busayo Akinola of the Department of Human Anatomy, College of Health Science, University of Ilorin, on Thursday called on Federal Government to establish a forensic DNA databases and forensic laboratories across the country to check the high rates of crimes in the nation.

The Unilorin Don made the call while delivering the 213 Inaugural Lecture titled ‘Human Anatomy: Beyond Flesh and Bones” held at the Institution’s Auditorium.

The Don noted that it is high time that Government at all levels considered the establishment of crime laboratories as a measure to curb the menace of crime in the society.

He emphasized that with the aid of forensic DNA profiling (DNA fingerprinting), it is easier to track and prosecute offenders, and by so doing enhance national security.

The professor added that graduates of the Anatomy degree programme are a source of skilled human resources that can be given short training to operate such forensic laboratories.

The Don, who had earlier said that human anatomy is much more than study of flesh and bones, stressed that modern anatomists actively contribute to emerging disciplines such as bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, proteomics and forensic science.

According to him, “Anatomy continues to take the traditional lead as one of the foundation courses in the undergraduate curricula of medical and allied health professions. Therefore, sufficient provision must be made to ensure adequacy of material and human resources required for teaching and research in anatomical sciences.

“With continuous training and re-training and the availability of state of the art equipment, anatomists would always be in the frontier of promoting the health of the public through advanced research in virtually all fields of medical science and also through their involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education”, he said.

Prof. Akinola, however, urged that Universities in the country to pursue the establishment of electron and confocal microscopy suites for teaching and research purposes, to re-position morphologists to deliver beyond flesh and bones.

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Unilorin promotes 685 senior staff

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The management of the University of Ilorin has approved the promotion of 685 senior staff members of the University cutting across the academic and non-teaching cadres.

This was sequel to approval by the University’s Appointment and Promotions Committee (A&PC), which considered the various recommendations from the various Faculties and Units at its last meeting in November last year.

A cursory analysis of the promotion exercise, as obtained from the Registry Unit, showed that 201 of the beneficiaries are academic staff while the remaining 484 are non-teaching staff drawn from various units of the institution.

Further breakdown revealed that 13 of the beneficiaries were promoted to CONTISS 14. Those promoted to CONTISS 14 included Mrs. Khadijat W. Garba, Mr. M.A. Opaleke and Mr. M.O. Adewuyi, all of whom were promoted to the rank of Deputy Registrar.

At the institution’s Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Mr. George Adebisi Adenle and Mr. Segun Agboola were elevated to the rank of Deputy Director while the Head of the institution’s Legal Unit, Mrs. Rukayat R. Olorukoba, was also promoted to the rank of Deputy Director.

A former Chairman of the University’s chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities(SSANU), Mr. Mohammed Jimoh Akanbi, was elevated to the rank of Deputy Bursar just as Mr. M. K. B. Yusuf and Mr. S. E. Aliyu were also elevated to the rank of Deputy Bursar.Mr. E. F. Robert of the University’s Works Department was equally promoted to the rank of Deputy Director just as Mr. O. O. Akintola was elevated to the rank of Senior Chief Technologist while Mr. I. M. Salihu was promoted to the status of the Head Teacher of the University School.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with UNILORIN BULLETIN on the development commended the authorities of the University for granting them the career elevation, which they said would encourage them to work harder.Mrs. Olorukoba of the Legal Unit , who was promoted to the rank of Deputy Director, said that her joy knew no bound on receiving the letter conveying her promotion.

While thanking the authorities of the University for her elevation, she explained that she would not take the privilege for granted but would work much harder to convince the authorities of the University that she actually deserved it.

On his part, Mr. Adenle of the Yoruba Unit, UNILORIN 89.3 FM, who was also elevated to the rank of Deputy Director, thanked the Almighty God for seeing him attaining the rank, which he called “an enviable status in my chosen career”.

The renowned broadcast guru also expressed his profound appreciation to the management of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs for recommending his elevation as he also thanked the authorities of the University for confirming it.

Mr. Adenle, who was visibly elated, added that his promotion had again confirmed to him that “what will be will surely be” as he said that he would continue to offer his best not only to justify the elevation but also to continuously serve as a role-model to younger colleagues.

Speaking on the promotion exercise, the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun, said that the development was a routine exercise and a confirmation of the relentless commitment of the authorities of the University to always reward diligence and integrity.

While congratulating the beneficiaries of this year’s promotion exercise, Mr. Akogun urged them to renew their commitment to the University’s service in order to justify their promotions.

He added that the management expected from staff members, their status notwithstanding, nothing but hard work and loyalty to the core values of the University for it to remain the University of first choice.

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University Don identifies technology as factor responsible for musculoskeletal pain

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A Professor of Human Kinetics Education, Faculty of Education University of Ilorin, Olufunmilayo Leah Dominic has identified technological advancements that lead to a low level of movement as one of the factors responsible for the increase in musculoskeletal pain in Nigeria.

The Unilorin Don revealed this during the Institution’s 209th Inaugural Lecture titled, “Movement Mechanics: Performance Interlock of Trauma, Mortality and Wellness” held on Thursday at the Institution’s Main Auditorium.

Leah Dominic noted that one of the major technological inventions that threaten human adoption of movement lifestyle behaviour is the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices.

According to her, these devices range from bulky household and office devices like personal computers, television, dish and cloth washers to portable sophisticated devices like mobile phones, tablets, bluetooth devices that are internet-enabled. These, she said are so amazingly addictive that have reduced human movement all over the world.

She added that, consequence of the COVID-19 lockdown increased physical inactivity tremendously among Nigerians, while sedentariness linked with ICT use escalated.

The Professor, had refered to musculoskeletal system as the interconnected and interactive functions of the skeletal system and the muscular system as the primary centre of human movement.

“The efficiency of movement depends on the integrity of the musculoskeletal system. One of the recent sources of traumatic health problems is musculoskeletal pain affecting men, women, the elderly and young people. It is a pain that results from conditions that affect muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones.

“The problem of musculoskeletal pain is complex and wide-ranging and includes different types of pain such as neck, limb, lower back, bone pains associated with pain in the joints and chronic generalized pain among others.

“The less the movement, the more the exposure of the body to injury, morbidity and mortality risk. Movement is the power for growth and development for healthy living and a sustainable healthy lifestyle”, she added.

While proffering solution to the challenge of movement, the University Don said that there is a need for awareness and participatory role at all levels.

“There is the need to restore movement behaviours at all levels such as home, school, workplace, social systems and the larger community.

“Engaging and utilizing the media effectively can promote and support wellness individually and collectively, while professionals need to unitedly develop all the disciplines of human movement”. She said.

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Unilorin expels student for assaulting lecturer

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The management of the University of Ilorin has expelled a student, Salaudeen Waliu Aanuoluwa of the Department of Microbioligy after being found guilty of assaulting a female lecturer of the same Department.

A statement by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, disclosed that the verdict was handed down by the Student Disciplinary Committee where Salaudeen was arraigned on Monday, adding that he has 48 days to appeal against the verdict to the Vice-Chancellor in case he feels dissatisfied with the decision”.

“Salaudeen has since been handed over to the police for further necessary action”, Akogun said.

A letter written to Salaudeen by the University Registrar reads, “You will recall that you appeared before the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC) to defend yourself in respect of an allegation of misconduct leveled against you.

“After due consideration of all evidences before it, the Committee was convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that the allegation of misconduct has been established against you. It has accordingly recommended to the Vice-Chancellor, who in exercise of the power conferred on him, has directed that you Salaudeen, Waliu Aanuoluwa be expelled from the University.

“Accordingly, you are hereby expelled from the University with immediate effect.

“You are required to submit forthwith, all University property in your custody including your Student Identity Card to the Dean of Student Affairs or his representative and keep off the campus.

“In case you are dissatisfied with this decision, you are free to appeal to the University Council through the Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences to the Vice-Chancellor within forty-eight (48) days of the date of this letter”.

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Unilorin final year student explains why he beat up his lecturer

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Salaudeen Waliu, alias Captain Walz, the final year student of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, who battered a female lecturer, Mrs Zakariyau, has explained the reasons for his action.

He claimed to have gone to the office of the female lecturer to beg her to help wave the mandatory SIWES course which he missed due to unforeseen circumstances.

He claimed to have met Mrs Zakariyau numerous times, but all led to negative responses before the last Thursday assault on the lecturer.

Salaudeen Waliu, while speaking to University Campus Journalists, UCJ-Ilorin, claimed that ” months before the last Thursday incident, he was arrested and locked up for two months, thereby warranting his inability to attend SIWES duties.

“He said he had gone to Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos State, to meet a friend for the first time. He was waiting for the friend when according to him, he “felt the urge to urinate.”Salaudeen said he urinated near a car parked by drainage when he was challenged by someone who must have washed the car.He said he was accused of being a thief and was not allowed to explain himself before a mob descended on him, meted out jungle justice and handed him over to the police which led to his detention for a period of two months.The final year student said after the incident in Lagos, he approached Mrs Zakariyau to explain to her his ordeal but the lecturer said there was no help to offer, except he joined the next set which would result in an extra year.He said on the fateful Thursday when he entered the lecturer’s office, she ordered him out of her office.” I got angry, I don’t know what came over me, I started arguing and she told me to leave her office, I told her if I don’t leave, what is she going to do?“She then threw a mug at me which injured me and I started beating her,” he added.Salaudeen said the female lecturer did not fight back, so he went on to beat her and later dragged her out of her office to continue the beating.” I dragged her out and she ran. I chased and kept beating her before people came. I tried to run but was later caught by the school security,” he stated in the security cell of the institution where he was locked up since he was returned from ‘F’ Divisional Police station, Tanke in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.

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36 Convocation: Legal Luminary advocates more funding of Nigeria Universities

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A renowned legal luminary, Mall Yusuf Olaolu Ali SAN, has called on Governments to allocate more funds to the universities day-to-day operations if it must meet up with global best practices.

Mall. Ali made this call while delivering the 36 Convocation Lecture of the University of Ilorin, themed ‘Tertiary Education and the Future of Nigeria’ held at the University Main Auditorium on Friday.

Mall. Ail emphasized that efforts should be made by the governments to abide by the 26% annual budgetary allocation prescribed for the educational sector by UNESCO, which will go a long way to change the face of education in the country.

He added that the universities should also seek alternative sources of revenue generation to augment what the government allocates to them. 

“Apart from the release of fund, there is the dire need for an effective monitoring of the management of funds presently being allocated to the sector, as efforts should be intensified to improve on what is currently being allocated to the system. 

“As a means of ensuring effective management of funds, it has been suggested that reliable and credible accounting system should be established in each Nigerian university to guarantee accountability, honesty and transparency.”

In his Lecture, Ali said that autonomy in the universities should be enhanced to help reduce the extent of political interference in the affairs of these varsities, most especially in the appointment/selection of key principal officers. 

Ali said further that there is an urgent need to restore the integrity of higher educational, institutions in terms of work ethics and morality, transparency, productivity, democratization and total commitment to the ideals of the ivory tower. 

“The Federal and State Governments should provide leadership in upholding the uniqueness of our higher institutions, while the university staff unions and the student unions should work in partnership with the university leadership to enthrone a new regime of stability, revitalization and growth in all our institutions”. 

He emphasized that if Nigeria wants its universities to be counted among world class universities, the infrastructure base of the system needs to be improved upon. 

“The present situation calls for an urgent need for our governments to make available enough funds for the rehabilitation of existing facilities.

“Governments should intensify efforts in providing more physical facilities in the universities. Besides, corporate bodies, philanthropists and alumni associations should also assist in the provision of these facilities to aid effective teaching-learning activities in order to achieve the academic goals of university education for national development. 

“There is need for a serious expansion of physical facilities and equipment to meet the increasing student population. Also important is the need to take serious look at maintenance culture, which is lacking in an average Nigerian, as this will go a long way to reduce the rate of decay of the existing facilities.[46] Not only that, such appropriated sums must be released for the purpose they are meant for.”

The Lecture said that to improve the quality of our graduates, there is the need to encourage the lecturers to intensify their academic research. This he said will advance the quality of knowledge being imparted on the students, which will in turn improve the quality of the graduates been sent into the labour market.

He said further that funds voted for academic research should be made available to the institutions and this should be disbursed on merit basis to ensure that it does not go to waste on undeserving ‘scholars’. 

The Convocation Lecturer had earlier identified inadequate funding, professionalization of unionism, Government interference, cultism and anti-social behaviours, outmoded curricular, lack of the culture of scholarship, corruption and faulty appointment process of principal officers among others, have however unable to make the University meet up to expectation education system.

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