unilorin bulletin 4th april, 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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he University of Ilorin is determined to admit more students in the next academic

session subject to the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC) for an increase in its admission quota.

This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), last Wednesday (March 30, 2016) while featuring on a Radio Nigeria, Harmony FM, Idofian current affairs programme, “Our Guest”.

Prof. Ambali (left) welcoming the leader of the NUC Verification Team,

Prof. Goddy Okoye, to the University last Thursday

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he Vice-Chancellor of the Thursday (March 30, 2016) while University of Ilorin, Prof. receiving the report of the Resource A b d u l G a n i y u A m b a l i Verification Team from the National

( O O N ) , h a s p l e d g e d t h e Universities Commission (NUC) to University's commitment to the Department of Biomedical develop and equip its Department Engineer ing. He noted that of Biomedical Engineering such Biomedical Engineering is the future that it will command international of medical science.respect.

Prof. Ambali, stated this last

Unilorin to admit more candidates this year, if… -- AmbaliBy Tajudeen Babamale

‘Our Biomedical Engineering will be world class’By Olusegun Mokuolu

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he Vice-Chancellor of the Hospital (UITH) in the early hours University of Ilorin, Prof. of last Wednesday (March 30, A b d u l G a n i y u A m b a l i 2016) following a brief illness.

(OON), has described the death of In his condolence message the immediate past Deputy Vice- to members of the University Chancellor (Research, Technology Community and the Oladele and Innovation), Prof. Felix Oladele, family, Prof. Ambali noted that the as a sad loss to the entire University late Professor of Plant Biology community, members of his family “contributed immensely to the and others who have come across research pursuit of the University him one way or the other. of Ilorin, especially through the

Prof. Oladele died at the STEP-B Project”.University of Ilorin Teaching

VC, others express shock over ex-DVC Oladele's deathBy Fatimah Abubakre

(Contd. on page 5)

Inside

The late Prof. Oladele

Chancellor lauds Unilorin, pledges

support to the Alumni p.4

Ambali tasks youths on reading culture p.5

4 Unilorin dons bag Nagel Calvin Grants p.5

CREDIT honours Oladiji, 3 ex-Deputy

Directors p.6

Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8

The Alma Mater: Adieu! Oladele as

I knew him p.12

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The National Vice-President of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association, Mr. Wale Fasakin (middle),

presenting a congratulatory letter to the Chancellor of the University, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman during a courtesy visit to the Emir’s Palace in

Katsina last Wednesday. With them is the National Social Secretary, Dr Lateef Oladimeji (right)

The Vice-Chancellor (right), exchanging views with the President of the Ilorin Emirates Development

Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulhamid Hadi, at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Pakata Patriots,

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali (right), in a tete-a-tete with the Secretary to the Kwara State Government,

Alhaji Isiaka Gold, at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Pakata Patriots, Ilorin, penultimate Sunday

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (left), exchanging pleasantries with the Kwara State

Commissioner for Education, Engr. Musa Yeketi, at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Pakata Patriots, Ilorin,

penultimate Sunday

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Chancellor, Prof.

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Ambali (middle),

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Coordinator,

Unilorin Alumni

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Chapter , Mr.

Michael Babafemi

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last Thursday while

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Centre, University

of Ilorin, Dr. Jeleel

Ojuade, watches

L-R: The Director of the Centre for Research

Development and In-House Training (CREDIT), Prof.

B.S. Alabi; the immediate past Director, Prof. Temidayo

Oladiji; and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof.

Gabriel Olatunji, during the send-forth organised by

CREDIT staff members for Prof. Oladiji last Thursday

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NEWS

‘Unilorin yet to release 2016/2017 admission cut-off marks’

For some time now, the ratio radio programme, Prof. Ambali noted Universities Commission (NUC) of admitted students to the number of that the management of the determine the national cut-off marks.applicants has been a serious University was seriously worried that Prof. Ambali said that the concern to universities in the most Nigerian youths cannot gain University of Ilorin would only country, admission seekers and their admiss ion into thei r choice announce its cut-off marks after the parents. institutions due to the low carrying meeting of all tertiary education

For instance, out of the more capacity of Nigerian universities. institutions in the country with the than 103, 000 candidates that applied While commenting on the NUC and JAMB.to study in the University of Ilorin in rumour that the University of Ilorin H e , h o w e v e r, w a r n e d the 2015/2016 Unified Tertiary had released its cut-off marks for the desperate admission seekers to be Mat r icu la t ion Examina t ions 2016/2017 admission exercise, the wary of scammers, as the University (UTME), only 11, 057 could be Vice-Chancellor disclosed that no of Ilorin's admission is not for sale. admitted due to the low admission institution in Nigeria will announce He said that the University quota granted the most subscribed its cut-off mark until the Joint management has devised a very stiff university by the regulatory bodies. Admissions and Matriculation Board punishment for any of its staff that is

Fielding questions on the ( J A M B ) a n d t h e N a t i o n a l caught engaging in such dirty deal.

“We need all the support members of the team, “Thank you for management of the University of because we are just starting”, the encouraging us. You have come to Ilorin and the Department of Vice-Chancellor said, adding that fire us on. We are contributing in our Biomedical Engineering. You have “we will give the Department all the own little way to the advancement of done well for a start”, Prof. Okoye support it needs” knowledge in the country and we concluded.

Speaking on the provision of want people to come and see how we The Vice-Chancellor was books to the Department, Prof. do it just as we also go out to learn joined at the courtesy visit by the Ambali noted that e-learning is what best practices”. D e p u t y V i c e - C h a n c e l l o r is in vogue now, and as such the He reminded the NUC (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the University is investing in e-library to verification team that the Faculty of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. provide the best and up-to-date Engineering was some time ago Gabriel Olatunji; the Registrar, Mr. academic resources for the students. adjudged to be the best in Africa. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi; the

While receiving the two-man T h e N U C r e s o u r c e University Librarian, Dr. Joseph t e a m e a r l i e r b e f o r e t h e verification team leader, Prof. Goddy Omoniyi; the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. commencement of the verification Chuba Okoye, expressed his delight Dere; the Deputy Director, Corporate exercise, the Vice-Chancellor, who to be visiting the university of choice, Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the was represented by the Deputy Vice- explaining that the resource Principal Assistant Registrars in the Chancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel verification is a national assignment Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Olatunji, pointed out that resource for the continuous growth of tertiary Sayuti and Mr. K. K. Babamale, as verification is an opportunity to education in Nigeria. well as the Protocol Officer to the cross-fertilise ideas. Prof. Okoye, who was with Vice-Chancellor, Mr. S. O. Agboola.

He stated that the University Mrs. Clara Abu on the team, also Other University officials of Ilorin is pushing the frontiers of acknowledged the fac t tha t present at the courtesy visit and tertiary education in Nigeria despite Biomedical Engineering is the future report presentation included the the challenges by ensuring the of medicine, noting that “there is Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. continuity of standard. nothing done in medicine that will Y. A. Jimoh; the Director of

He disclosed that the not reflect engineering". Academic Planning, Prof. O. A. University has been eager to start the H e c o m m e n d e d t h e Omotesho; Prof. H. D. Olusegun; the course long ago before its eventual University for commencing the Ag. Head of the Department of commencement four years ago, course as he pointed out few areas Biomedical Engineering, Dr. K. A. submitting that medicine would be where the University needs to make Akande; and the Ag. Head of the anchored on engineering as it is adjustments. D e p a r t m e n t o f C o m p u t e r already being done. “On the whole, I want to Engineering, Dr. J. F. Opadiji.

The Vice-Chancellor told commend the e ffor t o f the

NUC team commends Unilorin’s Biomedical Engineering Department

April 4, 2016

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h e C h a n c e l l o r o f t h e Speaking on the occasion, the the national leadership of the body for University of Ilorin and Emir Chancellor, who is also a First Class the formal investiture in Katsina. He Tof Katsina, His Royal traditional ruler, noted that the then extended his blessings to the

Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Abdulmumini University of Ilorin is a dynamic, alumni association worldwide and Kabir Usman, has lauded the beautiful and world class Centre of promised to make his mark as a University of Ilorin on its numerous Excellence that he is proud to be member of the Association.achievements as a foremost citadel of associated with. He added that though The high points of the higher learning in Nigeria. he had been Chancellor of some other occasion included the formal

T h e E m i r g a v e t h i s Nigerian universities before now, he presentation of a congratulatory letter commendation last Wednesday considered his appointment at the of the Association, jointly signed by (April 30, 2016) while receiving a University of Ilorin as a special the National President, Dr (Mrs) delegation of the National Executive privilege and honour to him and the Rhoda Oduwaiye and the National Committee of the University of Ilorin entire Katsina Emirate. General Secretary, Dr Mahfouz Alumni Association, led by the While pledging his support to Adedimeji, to the Chancellor as well National Vice-President, Mr. Wale the management and stakeholders of as a royal photo session with the Fasakin. The delegation had on the University of Ilorin to sustain the delegation. behalf of the National body paid a University as a better by far With Mr. Fasakin on the courtesy visit on the Chancellor to institution than others, the Emir delegation were the National Social congratulate him on his appointment accepted the proposal of his Secretary, Dr Lateef Oladimeji; the as Chancellor of the University of investiture as an alumnus of the National Treasurer, Comrade Nesta

stIlorin and conferment with a University and member of the Oluwatoba and the 1 National honorary doctorate of the University Association. Auditor, Mr. Abraham T. Adavi. dur ing the las t convocat ion The Emir submitted that he ceremonies. would communicate a suitable date to

According to the Vice- In his own reaction, the the University community.Chancellor, “Prof. Oladele was well- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), Prof. He then prayed Almighty focused, very just and result- Gabriel Olatunji described the death God to grant the departed soul oriented. He will be sorely missed by of his immediate past predecessor as peaceful repose and his family the everybody within the University “sudden and shocking”, recalling fortitude to bear the loss. community especially those who how close the two of them have been Born in Ilesha, Osun State on worked very closely with him both at since the past 30 years or so. July 8, 1949, the late Prof. Oladele the Central Administration, the The DVC RTI, who prayed joined the services of the University Office of the Deputy Vice- for the peaceful repose of Prof. of Ilorin in 1976 as a Graduate Chancellor (RTI) and the scientific Oladele's soul, said, “Prof. Oladele Assistant.community within and outside was wonderful, he was a gentleman, He was promoted to the rank Nigeria.” he never made trouble with anybody, of Senior Lecturer in 1986 and

In an emotion-laden voice, …yesterday we were all shocked but became a Professor of Plant Biology Prof. Ambali also described the late that is the decision of God and all of in 1995.Prof. Oladele as “a very religious us should take solace in God The late scholar delivered his person, a caring family man and a almighty that whatever He has Inaugural Lecture, entitled “The only good scientist.” designed and has ordained will come one we have”, on November 7, 2002.

The Vice-Chancellor then to pass.” He was appointed Deputy wished the late scientist eternal rest, On his part, the Registrar, Mr. Vice-Chancellor (RTI) on June 19, adding, “We also pray Almighty God Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, who 2012.to give the family he left behind the described Prof. Oladele's demise as a He is survived by his wife and fortitude to bear the loss while great loss to the University, said his children.assuring them that we are with them positive impacts will remain in prayers.” indelible in the minds of members of

Abdulraheem weds

Mr. Abdulhafiz Olanrewaju The Walimatul Nikkah takes Members of the University Abdulraheem of the Sports place at Sango High School, Ijoko community and the general public

Unit, University of Ilorin will this Road, Sango, Ogun State, by are cordially invited.Saturday (April 9, 2016) tie the

11.00a.m. Reception follows nuptial knots with his heart-throb, immediately at the same venue.Miss Sekinat Olaide Oyetunde.

Unilorin loses ex-DVC

Chancellor lauds Unilorin, pledges support to the Alumni

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NEWS

Ambali tasks youths on reading culture By Ishaq Babatunde

he Vice-Chancellor of the which he described as “significant to all show the whole world the calibre of University of Ilorin, Prof. sons and daughters of Pakata and human resources which Pakata has AbdulGaniyu Ambali beyond”. been blessed with, pointing out that T

(OON), has called on Nigerian He then urged the organisers to those eminent forerunners in the youths to develop positive attitude make the book available on the internet. book will serve as a mirror to the towards the reading culture, and In his sermon on the occasion, younger ones and shining models to always champion community Sheikh Daud Abdulmajeed Alfa Nla the upcoming generations.development projects so as to have admonished Kwara youths to be law- Also in his speech, the Kwara a un i ted , p rogress ive and abiding and shun all acts that are State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah prosperous society. inimical to the progress and Ahmed, pledged to name Oke Pakata Prof. Ambali made the call development of the society. LGEA School after the late Prof. on Sunday (March 27, 2016) while Reviewing the Book, the Shehu Jimoh, an indigene of the area, speaking at the Silver Jubilee Director of Public Affairs, National in recognition of his valuable celebration and public presentation Population Commission, Dr Isiaq contributions to the society.of a book by The Pakata Patriots, Yahaya, noted that the 370-page book The Governor, who spoke Ilorin. features the biographies of 70 people through the State Commissioner for

The Vice-Chancellor, who from Pakata area of Ilorin who have Education, Engr. Musa Yeketi, was the Chairman of the occasion, contributed significantly toward the explained that the decision to pointed out that constant reading propagation of Islam and the general immortalise the late Prof. Jimoh would widen the horizon of the development of the society. became imperative in view of his readers and also serve as a potent Earlier in his welcome address, landmark achievements in the t o o l f o r r a p i d n a t i o n a l the President of Pakata Patriots, Ilorin, education sector and community development. Mallam Shehu Aliyu, said that the idea d e v e l o p m e n t i n g e n e r a l .

Prof. Ambali commended of the book was to immortalise some The governor also assured the the people of Pakata for coming up Pakata icons, who have contributed people of Pakata and Kwara State in with the book entitled ''Our immensely to the development of the general of government's commitment Illustrious icons: A biography of area. to evolving projects and programmes Selected Prominent People of Mallam Aliyu explained that that will have direct positive impact Pakata Area, Ilorin, 1831 to 2015", the motive was to comprehensively on the lives of the residents.

4 Unilorin dons bag Nagel Calvin Grants

Four lecturers f rom the University of Ilorin have won

the Nagel Calvin Institute's Grant. The lecturers, Dr. Patrick U

Nwosu of the Department of Religions,Dr. Akiti G Alamu of the Department of Religions, Dr Lemuel E Odeh of the Department of History & International Relations and Dr. Yinusa A Mohammed of the Department of Sociology, were among 23 academics world-wide – 11 in Religion and 12 in Social Sciences - that got the Grant.

A workshop was recently organised for the Grantees by the USA-based Nagel Calvin Institute, in Cape Town, South Africa.

More than 200 researchers applied for the Grant out of which only 23 were successful. Three of the Unilorin Nagel Calvin Institute Grantees with one of the

resource persons at the Cape Town workshop

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Unilorin Bulletin April 4, 2016NEWS

The Centre for Research common objective of research, succeed in the assignment that you Development and In-House which they both share. CREDIT has are carrying out now …You have left T r a i n i n g ( C R E D I T ) , come to stay; CREDIT will continue indelible marks at CREDIT.”

University of Ilorin has organised a to grow and be a focal point of all In her response, Prof. Oladiji, send-forth ceremony in honour of its ideas that will move this University who expressed gratitude to God for immediate past Director, Prof. forward” the opportunity to serve, thanked all Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, and P r o f . O l a t u n j i a l s o those who had worked with her three other Deputy Directors who commended the other honourees “for during her tenure as well as her had served in the Unit in recognition the various contributions that they successor who had deemed it fit to of their tremendous contributions to have made in their respective organise the send-forth programme.the Centre. capacity as Deputy Directors that In his own remarks, a former

The past Deputy Directors made Oladiji shine so brilliantly all Deputy Director of the Centre, who who were honoured alongside Prof. over the campus”. is now Director Technical and Oladiji (now Director, Central Welcoming the new Director Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), Dr Research Labora tory) , a t a of CREDIT, Prof. B.S. Alabi, whom Gunu described CREDIT as a ceremony, which took place last he described as “a very humble training ground in all ramifications. Thursday (March 31, 2016) are: person”, Prof. Olatunji prayed God He said that the experience he Prof. M.M. Akanbi, now Director, t o g r an t t he new Di rec to r garnered while at the Centre cannot School of Preliminary Studies, Fufu; “knowledge, wisdom and the be underestimated. “Today what is Dr U. Gunu, now Director, Technical understanding to elevate CREDIT to happening in TEC, is a reflection of and Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), greater heights than you met it.” what is happening in CREDIT and I and Dr. J.A Bamiduro. In his remarks, the Registrar, am greatly humbled by this send-

Speaking on the occasion, M r . E m m a n u e l O b a f e m i , forth” he said.the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (RTI), appreciated the contributions of the On his part, Dr. Bamiduro Prof. Gabriel Olatunji, commended Centre to the Registry Seminar, said working with Prof. Oladiji at the efforts of the immediate past pointing out that the Registry has CREDIT gave him the opportunity to Director of CREDIT, Prof. Oladiji, benefitted a lot from CREDIT. improve on his skills as he gained and her team for their contributions Mr. Obafemi noted that relevant experiences through the to the Centre. He specifically hailed without CREDIT, there would be no training programmes organised for Prof. Oladiji's humility and her successful training programme on different categories of staff within attitude of “carrying people along” campus, saying, “I appreciate the University. He advised members throughout her tenure at the Centre. CREDIT so much that I don't think I to keep the flag flying in line with the

While describing CREDIT can do anything now without letting mission and vision of the Centre.and the RTI as Siamese twins, Prof. CREDIT know”. Also in his remarks, another Olatunji enjoined both offices to Speaking earlier, the new former Deputy Director of the work more closely together Director of CREDIT, Prof. Alabi, Centre, Prof. Akanbi, recalled the holistically in order to attain optimal said that “the Centre has recorded a excellent working relationship he results and record greater successes lot of achievements throughout her had with Prof. Oladiji, who he for the University. (Prof. Oladiji's) tenure and she didn't described as “a lady full of lots of

According to the Deputy do it alone, you people have assisted ideas and who sought to achieve so Vice-Chancellor, “CREDIT is her greatly; kudos to you all. I pray to many things”.unique to RTI because of the Almighty God that you will also

CREDIT honours Oladiji, 3 ex-Deputy Directors

Omobola's daughter weds

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the Redeemed Christian Church of indicated that an engagement Israel Omobola of Works God, Goodnews Cathedral, Tanke, ceremony will take place on Friday,

Department, Miss Eyitayo Bukola Ilorin, by 10.00a.m. Reception April 8, 2016 at Assemblies of Deborah Omobola, will this follows immediately at the Chapel Praise International, Tanke, Oke Saturday (April 9, 2016) tie the Secondary School Hall, UMCA, Odo, Ilorin, by 2.00p.m.nuptial knots with her heart-throb, Tanke, Ilorin. Members of the University Mr. Mayowa Kolade Akinwale. A wedding notice made community and the general public

The wedding takes place at available to Unilorin Bulletin are cordially invited.

By Fatima Abubakre

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Unilorin Bulletin April 4, 2016NOTICE

(B) P R E Q U A L I F I C AT I O N 2 0 0 4 . ( C e r t i f i c a t e o f (d)None of the Officers of the REQUIREMENTS

Compliance) University of Ilorin is a To be considered, potential Companies

viii) Evidence of Compliance present or former Director are required to submit all the under with Industrial Training of the Company.listedFund (ITF) Provision x) Please, note that the originals of documents:

i) Certificate of Incorporation of ix) Company's registered address, documents would be requested t h e c o m p a n y w i t h t h e functional contract address, and, therefore, should be made Corporate Affairs Commission

GSM Phone number(s) and e- available for sighting whenever ii) Tax Clearance Certificate for

mail address(es) required. The opening of the the last three (3) years

A sworn Affidavit by a Director bids follows immediately after iii) VAT Registration Certificate

certifying that: close of submission.iv) Company Audited Accounts for

(a)The documents submitted for xi) Payment of non refundable the last three (3) years

the p r e -qua l i f i c a t i on Processing fee of N10,000.00 v) Verifiable previous jobs

exercises ae genuine and per lot with evidence of executed giving names of

correct Payment accompanying the Client, contract sum and

(b)None of the Director(s) of the Bidding documents.practical completion evidence (C) TENDER PROCEDURECompany had ever been

vi) Bank reference and copies of The suppliers/contractors are required convicted by Lawto prepare and submit their tenders in current bank statements

(c)The Company i s no t two (2) separate parts, namely:vii) Evidence of compliance

bankruptwith Pension Reform Act, (Contd. on page 11)

INVITATION TO PRE-QUALIFICATIONAND TENDER FOR THE MERGED 2011, 2012, 2013 AND 2014TETFUND INTERVENTION FUND IN LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT

(A)The University of Ilorin invites competent/qualified Contractors to submit Technical and Financial Bids for the under-listed years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 TETFund Intervention Projects in Library Development.

LOT DESCRIPTION LOT 1 Procurement of Assorted Textbooks in: Animal Production, Forest Resources Management, English, French,

History and International Studies, Performing Arts, Religions, Behavioural Science, Hematology, Chemical Pathology and Immunology, Health Promotion an d Environmental Health Education, Pathology, Otorhinolaryngology, Physiology, Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Radiology, Surgery Social Work, Centre for supportive services for the Deaf, Chemistry Education, Counselor Education, Educational Management, Educational Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Law, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Statistics, Estate Management, Surveying and Geo -Information, Q uantity Survey, Architecture, Human Kinetics, Zoology, Public Administration and Geo-Physics

LOT 2 Procurement of Assorted Textbooks in: Veterinary Medicine (General), Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology, Veterinary Physiology, V eterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutic, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Colour Handbook series.

LOT 3 Procurement of Textbooks in: Primary Education & Adult Education, Educational Psychology, Physical & Health Education, Architectural science, Criminal Jus tice, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering Process, Computer/Digital Engineering, Geophysics, Engineering Designs, Marketing, Journalism/Media, Estate/Property Management, International Relations/ Security, Earth/Environmental Science, Agricultural/Environmental Economics, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Urban & Regional Planning, Surveying &GIS, Computer Science & Information Technology, Construction Services, Mass Communication, Agricultural Technology and Engineering, Civil Engineering , Food Science and Technology, Urban and Town planning/Environmental/Estate Management, Industrial, Labour and Business Economics.

LOT 4 Subscription to EBSCO Host and Library of Congress Databases; Installation and Training of End Users. LOT 5 Procurement of Dell Desktop Computers

LOT 6 Supply of student Lifetime Commercial Contoured Library reading Chairs LOT 7 (a)

(b) Procurement of Double sided metal book shelves Procurement of single sided metal book shelves

LOT 8 Supply and Installation of Air-conditioning systems in the main Library.

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Open Ph.D Thesis

SignedA.S. YUSUF, FCABursar

th st SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 25 to 31 March, 2016

UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST

RECEIPTS AMOUNT (?)

Transcript

34,000.00

Scroll

1,500.00

Order of Proceeding

3,250.00

Academic Gown

2,750.00

T-Shirt

1,500.00

Overpayment

750.00

Staff I D Card

700.00

Contractors Registration

1,000.00

Clinic Registration

1,000.00

Rent on Unilorin Property (UPMB)

32,400.00

Print out (Payslip)

1,050.00

Undergraduate School Charges

16,100.00

Change of Course

Form

15,000.00

Postgraduate School Charges

159,300.00

Postgraduate Students Union Charges

8,000.00

Institute of Education Application Fee

805,000.00

Remedial School Charges

19,828,800.00

Total Receipts for the period

? 20,912,100.00

PAYMENT :

PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS :

Kutu and Associates Replacement and Repair of Air Conditioner

127,662.99

Mu-Lak Global Enterprises Renovation of Vice Chancellor Car Park

370,413.00

Global Serve Integrated Services Ltd Maintenance of Teak

Plantation

Cert 05

1,795,933.34

Hilton Imports Ltd Procurement, Installation and Commissioning

of Agric & Bio Systems Engineering Phase III

Equipment Cert 04B

2,361,933.00

Terrace Global Solution Ltd Supply of Laboratory Furniture

20,959,162.50

School Mate Nig Ltd Construction of Animal House Cert 04

6,167,379.90

Swiss Pharmaceutical Ltd Supply of Drugs

1,506,400.00

Annie Pharmaceutical LtdSupply of Drugs

204,350.00

Emzor Pharmaceutical Ltd Supply of Drugs

1,149,673.90

Haads Global Services Ltd Supply of 2 Office Tables to Central Research Laboratory

120,750.00

Hilton Imports Ltd Equipment for Biotechnology

62,050,464.00

OTHER PAYMENT S:

Purchase Advances Various

1,094,470.00

Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C

8,453,159.28

Association of West Africa Universities

Registration Dues for 3rd Conference

400,000.00

Faculty of Life Science External Examiner Claim

1,488,315.00

Prof J A Obaleye Research Advance Grant

1,900,000.00

Adebisi Jeleel Adekunle Staff Development & Training

500,000.00

Total TSA Charges

14,700.00

Total Payments

for the period

? 110,664,766.91

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LAUGHLINES

S/N Name Office/Unit/Department/Faculty Date of Birth 1.

Adewumi, Matthew O.

Agric Economics and Farm Management

3rd

April

2..

Aremu, Mukaila A.

Marketing

3rd

April

3.

Ogbodeminu, Matthew

Security Division

4th

April

4.

Saka, Saadu

Security Division

4th

April

5.

Ohworisi, Okiemute A.

Registry

4th

April

6.

Olukanni, Morakinyo S.

Registry

4th

April

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Obafemi, Olufemi

English

4th

April

8.

Aboyeji, Blessing F.

Central Workshop:

Engineering

4th

April

9.

Kalu, Ozi Kalu

Works: Electrical/Telecom

4th

April

10.

Usman, Abdulsalam M.

Arabic

4th

April

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Jawondo, Ibrahim A.

History and International Studies

4th

April

12.

Olaniyan, Abdulganiyu

Bursary

4th

April

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Yusuf, Abdulmumeen

Works: Works/Maint enance. Office

4th

April

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Sa'adu, Ibrahim A.

Works: Civil/Building

4th

April

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Aina, Raphael O.

Health Services

5th

April

16.

Sadiq, Hansatu

Registry

5th

April

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Mustapha, Rachael

Registry

6th

April

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Malomo, Sylvia O.

Bio Chemistry

7th

April

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Ajao, Moyosore S.

Anatomy

7th

April

20.

Mohammed, Shobowale K.

Central Admin: Port.

Lodge

8th

April

21.

Adesoye, Abimbola A.

Human Kinetics & Health Education.

9th

April

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Akingbade, Sherifat O.

Portal Services

9th

April

23.

Abdulsalam, Suleiman K.

SIWES Unit

9th

April

24.

Adewara, Sijuade O.

Works: Mechanical

9th

April

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ØWhile briefing the media, the Head, Public birthday of the University of Ilorin Teaching Relations Unit of the University of Ilorin Hospital fourth In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) baby, Teaching Hospital, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aisha Oladipo, the Coordinator, Assisted Omojasola, has disclosed that the Association of Reproductive Technology Unit of the hospital, Resident Doctors at the hospital has suspended Dr. Omokanye Omotayo, has asserted that the its two- weeks strike. babies conceived through the In-Vitro (“UITH resident doctors suspend strike”, Fertilisation are normal children.Nigerian Tribune, Sunday, March 27, 2016, p.52; (“IVF babies are normal children”, The Punch, See also, “UNILORIN teaching hospital resident March 30, 2016 p.30)doctors suspend strike”, The Guardian, Monday, ØWhile responding to questions from newsmen on March 28, 2016, p.11) the significance of remembering victims of the

ØIn his column, “EDUPEACE”, the Director of Trans Atlantic slave trade, a lecturer in the the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, Department of History and International University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, had Relations, University of Ilorin, Dr. Sa'ad discussed the nexus among learning, unlearning Omoiya, has lauded the declaration of a day in and relearning with reference to his presentation honour of the victims.at a workshop organised by the US Embassy, on (“Celebrating the heritage of African Diaspora June 12, 2007 in Lagos. and its roots”, The Herald, Wednesday, March (“Learning, unlearning and relearning”, New 30, 2016, pp.12-13) Telegraph, Tuesday, March 29, 2016, p.36) ØThe University of Ilorin has been named among

ØThe University of Florida Health Cancer Centre, the institutions that benefitted from the Nigerian USA, has signified its interest in collaborating Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Technology with the University of Ilorin on prostate cancer Laboratory Project.research. (“NLNG generate $90 from gas flaring, says firm (“US varsity partners Unilorin on prostate cancer chief”, The Nation, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, research”, Daily Trust, Tuesday, March 29, 2016, p.4)p.26; See also, “Florida varsity partners Unilorin ØThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, on prostate cancer research”, Blueprint, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has been conferred Thursday, March 31, 2016, p.30) with a fresh award at the instance of the Research

ØAuthorities of the University of Ilorin have Nexus Africa Network in Accra, Ghana. frowned at the outburst of a faceless 'Concerned (“UNILORIN VC bags international award”, Citizens' over the deadline for the payment of National Mirror, Thursday, March 31, 2016, tuition fees in the institution. p.24)(“Unilorin decries outburst over fee-payment ØWhile on a courtesy visit to the University of ultimatum”, Seven Days, Thursday, March 31, Ilorin, the Director, Student Affairs, Kenyatta 2016, p.6) University, Kenya, Dr. Edwin Gimode, has

ØWhile delivering his speech at the Silver Jubilee stressed the need to educate African youths on celebration and public presentation of a book by their roles to liberate and transform the continent.Pakata Patriots, Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor of the (“Scholar wants African students enlightened on University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, roles as change agents”, National Mirror, has urged the youths in the country to develop Thursday, March 31, 2016, p.24)positive reading culture. ØThe University of Ilorin has emerged third at the (“Ambali wants positive reading culture among just concluded Nigerian Universities Research youths”, The Herald, Wednesday, March 30, Development Fair (NURESDEF), held at the 2016, p.6; See also, “Kwara to immortalize Prof. Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka.Shehu Jimoh”, The Herald, Wednesday, March (“FUT Minna, others win NUC research 30, 2016, p.5) awards”, The Nation, Thursday, March 31, 2016,

ØA photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the p.27)University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, ØA 400 level student of the Department of Shehu Abdulmajeed Daud Eleha Gbede and Medicine and Surgery, University of Ilorin, Hajiya Maimunat Eyitayo, at the Silver Kolawole Olatunde, has commented on the Jubileecelebration and public presentation of a recent Biennial National Medical Student Games book by Pakata Patriots, Ilorin, has been recently held at the University Benin.published. (“Off call for sport”, The Nation, Thursday, (The Herald, Wednesday, March 30, 2016, p.9) March 31, 2016, pp.23-24)

ØWhile speaking on the sidelines of the one year

Name Department Appointment Effective Date Prof. S.A. Onasanya Educational Technology Head With retrospective effect

from 8th March, 2016

S/No Name Faculty/Department Title Date & Time Venue 1. NAFIU,

Abdulrazaq Ishola

Business Administration

“Impact of Corporate Governance Structure on Financial Performance of Quoted Firms in Nigeria”

Monday, 4th

April, 2016 .

12:00 Noon

Faculty of Management Sciences Board Room

2.

ADEBIYI, Shola John

Physics

“Variation of total Electron Content during Qulet and Disturbed Conditions in the African European Sector”.

Monday, 11 th

April, 2016

10.00 a.m.

Room 5F1, Block 5

3.

JOSHUA, Benjamin Wisdom

Physics

“Latitudinal Variation in the Ionospheric

F2-Layer and Geomagnetic Storm Effect”

Monday, 4th

April, 2016

9.00 a.m.

Room 5F1, Block 5

4.

SHEHU, Amada Tijani

Physics

“Investigation of Geothermal Potential of Sokoto Basin, Nigeria Using Satellite Imagery, Aeroradiometric and Aeromagnetic Data”.

Monday, 4th

April, 2016

12.00 Noon

Room 5F1, Block 5

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ØIn a newspaper article, a columnist, Femi Abbas, by Al-Furqan, the National President of the has described the immediate past Vice-organisation who is also the Ag. Head of the Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, who is also Department of Mass Communication, University the Pro-Chancellor of the Fountain University, of Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat Abdulbaqi, has urged Osogbo, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, as a focused couples to establish a healthy communication individual.technique in order to have a healthy marriages. (“The Sultan: A Triple Heritage”, The Nation, (“Group charges clerics on decent preaching”, Friday, April 1, 2016, p.46)Nigerian Pilot, Friday, April 1, 2016, p.2)

ØWhile delivering a lecture at a forum organised

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When the text message of the Chairman, Academic As a pioneer, Prof. Oladele laid a solid foundation for Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of ACTU upon which his successor, Prof. A. O. Ogunlela, built Ilorin Chapter, Dr Usman A. Raheem, hit my cell such that when the former American Ambassador to Nigeria,

thphone last Wednesday (March 30, 2016) afternoon, it was like Mr Walter Carrington, came to deliver our 29 Convocation a letter bomb. It partly read: “The Academic Staff Union of this Lecture on Monday, October 21, 2013, ACTU reflected in his great University announces with heavy heart the death of Prof. lecture. As I noted in “Carrington's tribute to Unilorin,” which F. A. Oladele, former DVC and a committed member of the appeared on this page on November 4, 2013, Ambassador University community….” Carrington said, “I congratulate you, Vice-Chancellor Ambali,

It was as if I was hit by a missile and I could feel my for the University's Anti-Corruption and Monitoring Unit. heart catch shock waves as my jaw dropped. Prof. Felix Your address on the occasion of the Public Presentation of the Ayotunde Oladele was a virtuous soul for whom everyone had ACTU Handbook two months ago is one of the best that I have utmost respect. Though we interacted mostly officially, I knew read. With your indulgence, I would like to repeat a few of your the late Professor of Plant Biology as a gentleman par words which cannot be heard too often….” In essence, ACTU excellence, a through-bred scholar, an award-winning PhD attracted international attention and acclaim to the University.supervisor, an academic extraordinaire, a deep source of It was in acknowledgement of Prof. Oladele's inspiration and the proverbial full tank that made the least personality that he received such a huge support of the noise. University of Ilorin Senate when he was overwhelmingly

thMy first acquaintance with Prof. Oladele was between elected Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the 226 meeting of Senate June 8 and 11, 2010 when the University organised a retreat for on Friday, May 25, 2012 consequent upon which he assumed the revision of its Strategic Plan at Whispering Palms Resort, office as DVC (Research Innovation and Technology) on June Badagry, Lagos. I served in two or three sub-committees 19, 2012, a position he meritoriously occupied till 2014.during the exercise including the one on Environmental Policy Give it to him, Prof. Oladele had this conviviality and with Prof. Oladele as Chairman. I found working with him affableness around him that always made you feel secure. very rewarding as his depth and humility struck a chord in me. Always armed with a disarming smile, he would greet you with

My superlative impression of this magnetic respect and tap your hand playfully in a friendly manner. The personality would receive a seal of authority later in the year opening words of the University anthem, “In love, peace and when the University inaugurated the Unilorin Anti-corruption harmony, we shall build the tower” actually characterised him and Transparency Unit (ACTU) on December 20, 2010. As as he was generally loving, peaceful and harmonious. He was part of his address on the occasion, the then Vice-Chancellor, so angelic in demeanor. the well-known Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede (OFR), had said that “everyone should be a soldier in the war against corruption in It was such an icon, versatile scientist and academic the country because the consequence of corruption is an acid role model that we lost last Wednesday. With Prof. Oladele's rain that wreaks havoc indiscriminately.” Now, the death, again, the academic world, nay humanity at large, has consequence of corruption he talked about is grinding us to a lost one its finest and brightest members. Yet, our consolation halt with long queues at filling stations, sky-rocketing prices of lies in the fact he lived well and he still continues to live in the good and services and the entire mess some past vagabonds in hearts of several thousands of those he had positively power had made of the country. influenced, including this writer.

But lest I digress, the former Vice-Chancellor found May the Almighty God give the family, the Vice-no one to be his General in the “war against corruption” than a Chancellor, Prof. Abdul Ganiyu Ambali (OON), and the entire man of transparent honesty and unimpregnable integrity, Prof. University community the fortitude to bear this huge loss. Oladele. The appointment was thus an attestation of his Adieu, Prof. Felix Ayotunde Oladele, the pure soul! character and quality as such a position required more than just May your gentle soul rest in peace!academic qualification.

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·Meteorites were very important to ancient Egyptians, they created jewelry from meteorites by hammering it into shape making beads and other designs. The jewelry was often buried with loved ones.

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Adieu! Oladele as I knew him

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