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1 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN PROBITAS - DOCTRINA A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor ISSN 0331 MONDAY OCTOBER 30, 2017 VOL 8 NO. 7 Buhari hails Unilorin management s judicious utilisation of funds The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has e x p r e s s e d h i s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n ' s commitment to rewaing the efforts and dedication of every staff that show exemplary commitment to the growth and excellence of the University, saying, if we are to seize this moment Commissions 16 new projects By Ishaq Babatunde and Mustafa Abubakar L R: The representative of the Visitor, Prof. Abdulrasheed Abubakar; the Ag. Director of Physical Planning, QS T. Jimoh; the Chairman, Governing Council, Dr. Jibril Oyekan; and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, during the commissioning of one of the projects HIGHLIGHTS Friends, associates pour encomiums on Omoniyi, ex-university Librarian p.4 Oloyede tasks varsities, govt on mentoring concept p4 Unilorin turns out first Nursing graduands p.5 Unilorin TEC produces Ph.D academic gowns p.8 Universities need to rethink approach to learning Ajibola p.8 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.9 The Alma Mater: Imafidon's cue, the genius in you p.12 By Oyindamola Ajayi No fewer than 21 staff members, including five retired Professors, of the University of Ilorin were rewaed penultimate Satuay (October 21, 2017) for their d e d i c a t i o n t o d u t y a n d commitment to the development of the University. The awas ceremony, President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the management of the University of Ilorin for the judicious utilisation of the funds in its disposal. He also pledged the government's continuous assistance to the University in the area of staff development and infrastructural development. The President, who is also the Visitor to the University, gave the commendation penultimate Satuay ( O c t o b e r 2 1, ) w h i l e commissioning 16 newly completed projects on UNILORIN campus shortly after the 33 convocation ceremony. ( Contd. on page 3) Unilorin honours 21 staff for service excellence By Mustafa Abubakar and Lewu Isaac which was witnessed by the Chairman of the University G o v e r n i n g C o u n c i l, D r. Abdullah Jibril Oyekan, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, and Principal Officers, was the climax of the 33 Convocation Ceremonies of the institution. ( Contd. on page 6) I ll rewa dedication, ha work, Abdulkareem tells Congregation together, we must enjoy it together. Prof. Abdulkareem, w h o s t a t e d t h i s l a s t Wednesday (October 25, 2017), in his address to the first Congregation he was presiding over since his assumption of duties, added that his tenure will also not hesitate to reprimand any staff that is found wanting. ( Contd. on page 3) Prof. Abdulkareem addressing the Congregation last Wednesday

2 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN UNIVERSITY of ILORIN P R P R OB I TA A OB A RIN I TA S - RDI NO C T S - DOCT Unilorin Bulletin Unilorin Bulletin PHOTO PHOTO The Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, addressing the newly inducted nursing graduates of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, during the induction last Tuesday The Director of Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), Dr. I. F. Abdul (right), showing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulkareem, the Ph.D academic gown produced by the Centre Members of the Executive Council of Academic Satff Union of University (ASUU) with the Vice-Chancellor during a visit to the him Thursday A cross section of University staff during the Congregation at the Main Auditorium last Wednesday L-R: Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Albert Olayemi; the immediate past University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; and the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, during a get-together in honour of Dr. Omoniyi in Ilorin penultimate weekend

3 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN PROBITAS - DOCTRINA NEWS Unilorin Bulletin Buhari hails Unilorin management over judicious utilisation of funds (Contd. from front page) President Buhari, who was represented on the occasion by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdulrasheed Abubakar, particularly commended the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, for putting up such magnificent In the address, entitled Let Us Seize This Moment Together to Widen the Frontiers, the Vice- Chancellor noted that aside from staff welfare, his administration will place emphasis on infrastructural development, excellence, discipline, as well as increasing the institution's internally generated revenue. Describing the immediate past Vice-Chancellor's effort in infrastructural development as astonishing, monumental and impressive, Prof. Abdulkareem said, It is my desire to sustain the tempo of physical and infrastructural development in oer to push it in my own way to attaining the world best environment for learning, research and community service. On discipline, the Vice- Chancellor admonished staff to display a more disciplined approach to the mandates of the University, as well as have a renewed sense of integrity, dutifulness, commitment and dedication because we have a duty of promoting the glory of the University. This moment requires we have a revival of absolute discipline, ha work and self-sacrifice. P r o f. A b d u l k a r e e m emphasized that his administration will be an era with greater responsibility and greater discipline because we must recognise we have a duty to ourselves and to the structures spread across the various Faculties in the University. The University Visitor expressed satisfaction over the quality of jobs done on the projects and promised the readiness of the Federal Government to continue to support the University both morally and financially. institution. He then urged all staff to work conscientiously by shunning truancy, laziness, lateness and derelictions in oer to make the University the best in all aspects. The Vice-Chancellor stated that the vision of the University is to become an International Center of Excellence and as such, his administration would pursue the vision vigorously particularly in teaching and research because it is our agenda to fundamentally drive this University on a course of becoming more reputable for research outputs that can change the world. Recalling the University's Council Chairman's dream of having the University produce a Nobel Laureate within a short time, Prof. Abdulkareem noted that this is achievable if we have a renewed energy, devotion, focus, attitudes and ethos that can rekindle our unique Unilorin spirit for attaining greater heights. He then urged the staff to modify the teaching and learning process to be student-centered, student-oriented and charactermoulding, adding that because the University is known for discipline and probity in the Nigerian University Education System, all hands must be on deck to sustain its reputation through exemplary Conducting the President's representative round the projects, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sulaiman Age Abdulkareem, thanked him for taking time to rejoice with the University with a promise to consolidate on the good legacies laid by his predecessors. I will rewa dedication, ha work, Abdulkareem pledges (Contd. from front page) ACTU leadership. Noting that the University cannot solely depend on government subventions, the Vice-Chancellor said, The hallmark of a good university is its ability to fund its mandate from what it generates. My aspiration is to enhance our resolve to be one of those good internationally recognised universities that can maximise its potentials and resources to enhance its impact on the world. Prof. Abdulkareem disclosed that plans are already in top gear to maximise the utilisation of the over 15,000 hectares of land in the University in oer to generate funds, adding that the University Zoo would be rehabilitated and developed to an international standa that will not only give us greater glory but also yield substantial revenue for the University. E n j o i n i n g s t a f f t o continuously exhibit the spirit of togetherness and commitment to the larger goal, the Vice-Chancellor pledged to be fair, just, firm, conscientious, selfless, transparent and innovative as he pilots the University to greatness. He added that greatness is not given; it can only be earned and we must continue our stuy sail of progress but on a more reinvigorated and redirected course. Keep nothing under the table except your shoes

4 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN PROBITAS - DOCTRINA Unilorin NEWS Bulletin Friends, associates pour encomiums on Omoniyi, ex-university Librarian By Tajudeen Babamale The immediate past University Librarian, University of Ilorin, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi, has been described as an honest, sociable, dedicated and committed officer, who wants for others what he wants for himself. These were the submissions of Dr. Omoniyi's friends, and associates, who gathered penultimate weekend to celebrate the successful conclusion of his tenure as the University Librarian. In his remarks, the Chairman of the group, Prof. Albert Olayemi, said the achievements of the former University Librarian was worth celebrating because he brought a lot of innovations to the University during his tenure. The former Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Management Services) opined that Dr. Omoniyi would be remembered for his good works at the University Library. In his remarks, the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, said he was happy for Dr. Omoniyi because he was starting another job immediately he completed his assignment at the University of Ilorin. Mr. Obafemi said that his By Mustafa Abubakar, Sarat Akanho and Musa Umar The Vice-Chancellor of the Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, Prof. H. O. B. Oloyede, has charged universities in the country and the government to key into the concept of mentoring as a tool to drive researches for the development of the country. Prof. Oloyede, who made the call last Tuesday (October 24, 2017) while addressing participants at the maiden edition of the Mentor- Mentee Enhancement Programme of the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, called for adequate rewa system and encouragement of both mentors and mentees to have clear understanding of the mentoring concept. The Vice-Chancellor said, It is obvious that to take advantage of experience and relationship with the former University Librarian was an eye opener because he learned a lot from the distinguished person of Dr. Omoniyi. In the same vein, a former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Charles Bodunde, said that Dr. Omoniyi would be remembered by posterity for the transformation that the Library has witnessed in the past five years. Commending the personality of the former University Librarian, Prof. Bodunde said, "Dr. Omoniyi is a very intelligent person, has ear on the ground and is always ready to make correction. Also in his remarks, the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, who described Dr. Joseph as a detribalized person, said the former University Librarian made his work as the head of Corporate Affairs unit easier courtesy of his tremendous support to the Directorate. Accoing to Mr. Akogun, "the former University Librarian is a detribalized, dereligionized, and destatusized person who frowns at discrimination either on the ground of ethnic differences, social status or mentor-mentee relationship to drive research will necessitate the involvement of all stakeholders including the government, the universities, and mentors and mentees. The issue of rewa system should take care of both the mentors and the mentees; and in addition the best research of the year within the Faculty should be so identified, the outcome presented and both the mentor and mentee rewaed. Prof. Oloyede, who is a former Head of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, said that universities should ensure that the issue of research as contained in the strategic plan should encourage the mentor-mentee relationship by creating the appropriate environment to drive religious differences of the people around him. The Corporate Affairs Director said that Dr Omoniyi' turned the Unilorin Library to a world class repository through his digitization drive, which has made the Library the toast of all intellectuals in the country. In his response, Dr. Omoniyi attributed his success at the University to God's support and the level of cooperation he received from the former Vice-Chancellor, other Principal Officers and the staff under him. While calling on the new Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, to give all the necessary supports to his successor, Dr. Abdulwahab Issa, the erudite Library scholar opined that no success would be achieved when the management is not on the same page with the Librarian. Dr. Omoniyi, who has just been appointed the University Librarian of Kogi State University, Anyigba, however, urged the staff of the Library to pursue further qualifications so that they would be reckoned with anywhere in life. Oloyede tasks varsities, govt on mentoring concept research through awa of grants to mentors and mentees that have distinguished themselves. Speaking on the topic, Enhancement of Mentor-Mentee Relationship in Postgraduate Training: Issues, Concerns and Way Forwa, Prof. Oloyede opined that to have a successful mentoring, the mentor and mentee must develop a relationship of trust, which include effective communication, ability to meet with the mentee, dependable and reliable; and loyalty by not compromising the relationship with the mentee and vice-versa. He added that there must also be respect, partnership building, building the mentee's self-esteem and ability to make time to interact with the mentee. (Contd. on page 5)

5 NEWS Unilorin turns out first Nursing graduands By Olusegun Mokuolu The University of Ilorin made another giant leap last Tuesday (October 24, 2017) as it held the 1st professional induction for the graduands of the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Clinical Sciences. The induction ceremony, which was performed by the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN), Alhaji Faruk Umar Abubakar, was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem. The Guest Speaker at the induction ceremony, Prof. E. O. Ajao, who is the Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Babcock University, Ilishan, in his lecture entitled Nursing Profession: Problems, Prospects and Possibilities, submitted that there is excellent opportunity for educational mobility, which could lead to increase in economic and social prestige for all nurses. Accoing to Prof. Ajao, More nurses would now have PhD or Doctor of Nursing Science at very early age. There would be more faculty positions available with more nurses with advanced degree occupying administrative and clinical service positions in Nigeria. He called on the government to implement all awas due to the nurses since 1981, while also calling f o r t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t a n d e n f o r c e m e n t o f i n n o v a t i v e programme to empower Diploma Earlier in his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. A.T. Ande, who appreciated the University management for the enabling environment in commencing the programme, said that the programme was put together as the contribution of the Faculty to the University's drive in making learning, teaching nurses to transit to B.N.Sc. without substantial disruption to their employment status. The Guest Speaker stressed the need for a timeline for the closure of all Nursing Diploma programmes after careful consideration of peculiar circumstances and readiness of each of the federating units of this country, suggesting a period of years. Prof. Ajao suggested further that Government and health institutions at various levels should exercise political will for the d i r e c t i o n, p o l i c y m a k i n g, monitoring, and implementation of sanctions for violators. Efforts should be directed towa re-creating a collaborative training scheme for health professionals to build and maintain mutual respect and trust. The Guest Speaker advised nurses to participate in local and national politics including contesting for political posts and appointments into political positions such as Federal Minister of Health, State Commissioner of Health and Chairpersons and members of boas of parastatals. H e c o n c l u d e d t h a t government should change the nomenclature of the Nursing and Midwifery Council to that of the Nursing Council of Nigeria with the composition of the council similar to that of the Nigerian Medical Association. Earlier, in his opening address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. and research easier to the mentors and the mentees. Highlights of the ceremony include decoration of all the newly inducted mentees by their mentors. Among those present at the ceremony were the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. A.B. Olayemi; Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, congratulated the graduands for the successful completion of their training and their induction, saying that nursing is a great profession that provides the care needed by the society. Prof. Abdulkareem said that the country needs more nurses while he prayed for the graduands to be able to navigate through their professional career. The Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. W. B. R. Johnson, in his own address, recalled that the Department of Nursing was established following the University of Ilorin Senate-initiated Act of 2005 which was aimed at establishing additional departments in the University, adding that the eventual establishment of the new Department as well as the situation, eventually came into being on the 16th December Prof. Johnson stated that the Department was envisioned to be a model department of the University of Ilorin, with a passionate commitment and dedication to the qualitative training of skilled graduates of the science as well as the art of Nursing, and who are sufficiently equipped to be able to compete favourably with their peers, anywhere in the world. The 23 inductees later took the Nurses Oath, administered by the Registrar of the Council, Alhaji Faruk UmarAbubakar Oloyede tasks varsities, govt on mentoring concept (Contd. from page 4) Former Dean of Postgraduate School, Prof. C.O. Bewaji; Prof. J.A. Morakinyo; the Director, Central Research Laboratory, Prof. A. T. Oladiji; and the Senior Assistant Registrar (Human Resources) Mrs. A.Q. Ibrahim.

6 NEWS 10th MERIT AWARDS CEREMONY Retired Prof. J. S. Sadiku (left) receiving his Merit Awa from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya Retired Prof. Luke Edungbola (left) receiving his Merit Awa from the Council Chairman, Dr. Jibril Oyekan Mr. Andrew Otonekwu of the Registrar's Office (right), receiving his Merit Awa from the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji Retired Prof. Jacob Adeniyi (left) receiving his Merit Awa from the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem The Deputy Registrar (Council), Dr. B. S. Adisa, receiving his Merit Awa from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. Abdulkareem Mrs. Azeezat Q. Ibrahim of the Directorate of Human Resources receiving the accompanying gift for her Merit Awa from the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi (left) Unilorin honours 21 staff for service excellence (Contd. from front page) Eighty-Three graduating scholars across 14 Faculties were also recognized at the colorful ceremony. Those who were honoured included Prof. Luke Edungbola of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Prof. J.O. Olusegun of Physical Sciences, Prof. J.O. Sadiku of Communication and Information Sciences, Prof. A.E. Davies of Social Sciences and Prof. J.A. Akinyanju of Life Sciences, who have all retired from the services of the University. Others are Dr. B. S. Adisa of Council Office, Mr. Andrew Otonekwu of Registrar's Office, Miss. A. Q. Ibrahim of the Directorate of Human Resources, Mrs. S. V. Aduloju of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Mr. Tajudeen Shittu of the Registrar's Office and Mr. Mohammed Jamiu Galadima of the Physical Planning Unit. Also on the list of awaees are Mr. Taofeek Ojuade of the

7 NEWS 10th MERIT AWARDS CEREMONY Mrs. Veronica Aduloju (middle) receiving her Merit Awa from the University Librarian, Dr. Abdulwahab Issa Mr. Taofeek Ojuade of the Bursary Department (middle) receiving his Merit Awa from the former Provost, College of Health Sciences and Governing Council Member, Prof. A. B. O. Omotoso Mrs. S. T. Adio-Yusuf of the Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering receiving her Merit Awa from the former Dean, Faculty of Law and Governing Council Member, Prof. Abdulwahab Egbewole Mr. Jamiu Galadima of the Physical Planning Unit (middle) receiving his Merit Awa Mr. Ibrahim Idris Aloma of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs (left) receiving his Merit Awa from the Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof. Abdulkarim Agunu Mr. Rasaq Babamale of the Sport Unit (2nd right) waiting to collect his Merit Awa from Governing Council Member, Engr. Isa Bello Unilorin honours 21 staff for service excellence Bursary Department, Mr. Ibrahim Idris Aloma of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. S.T. Adio-Yusuf of the Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Mr. Musa Alaya Kadri of Works Department, Mr. Jimoh A. Toyin of Physical Planning Unit, Mr. Ibrahim Suberu and Mrs. Ogunlade Alice Funmi of the Security Unit, as well as Mr. Rasaq O. Babamale of the Sport Unit. Mr. George Osague and Mrs. Kayode Boluwatife were rewaed as Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Speaking earlier, the ViceChancellor, Prof. Abdulkareem, who commended the awaees, said that the awas were to gear them to do more for the development of the University. He, therefore, urged all staff members, both senior and junior, academic and non-academics, to key into the Team Unilorin project so as to make the University better than it is. Prof. Abdulkareem said, Let me state that this moment is made for all of us and we should seize it together for the greater purpose of elevating our University. On my part, I w i l l b e f a i r, j u s t, f i r m, conscientious, selfless, transparent and innovative.

8 NEWS Unilorin TEC produces Ph.D academic gowns In its sustained drive to improve the University's internal revenue generation base and impart technical education on students, the Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC) of the University of Ilorin has achieved another feat by making academic gowns for Ph.D. graduates. The Director of the Centre, Dr. I. F. Abdul, who disclosed this in a Universities need to rethink approach to learning Ajibola By Oyindamola Ajayi As part of the measures to curb t h e h i g h r a t e o f unemployment in the country, the Chairman of Club '72, Government Secondary School (GSS), Ilorin, Old Students, Elder P.A. Ajibola, has called for a rethink in the country s approach to learning, especially in higher institutions, saying this is crucial if universities want to produce graduates with the right thinking and problem solving skills that can meet society's aspirations. Elder Ajibola made the observation last Tuesday (October 24, 2017), when he led members of the Club to the University of Ilorin to felicitate with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. S. A. Abdulkareem, who is one of their classmates on his appointment and assumption of office. The Chairman observed that the unemployment rate in the country is high not because there are no jobs The th 16 Annual International Conference of the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN) will hold th between 7th and 10 November, 2017 at the University of Benin, Benin City. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin by the MSN's Public Relations Officer, Dr. Baba A. Alafara of the Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Ilorin, said that the Conference, tagged the Nigeria International Materials Congress (NIMACON 2017), is organized in conjunction chat with Unilorin Bulletin, said that the gowns were produced at no profit for the University as a demonstration of the University of Ilorin TEC centre's ability and competence in carrying out this assignment and others similar to it in our fashion unit. Dr. Abdul, therefore, solicited for patronage of the gown and other but there is a dearth of skilled manpower that will create these jobs, hence, tertiary institutions should also focus their teaching and learning on skill acquisition and entrepreneurial training to be able to curb this challenge. Noting that power supply is another challenge in the country, Elder Ajibola urged the Vice- Chancellor to intensify the University's effort in making the University a solar energy producing center in the country, saying, This will be the University's contribution to resolving the seemingly intractable problem of power supply. Elder Ajibola then stressed the need for the Vice-Chancellor to sustain the peace, progress and stability of academic calendar the University of Ilorin has enjoyed for the past 17 years, saying this has distinguished the university and made it the toast of most prospective th with the University of Benin and in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Abuja, the Pan African Materials Institute (PAMI), African University of Science & Technology, Abuja, the Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, etc. The NIMACON 2017, t h e m e d C h a l l e n g e s o f I m p l e m e n t i n g E c o n o m i c Diversification: The Role of TEC products from the University authorities, staff, students and their associates. Accoing to him, this patronage will boost the country's cainal objectives of training and income generation for the University apart from improving our already excellent public image. students. While commending Prof. Abdulkareem, who is also a former Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, the Chairman said your experience in Al-Hikmah must have revealed the beauty inherent in inclusive government. Therefore, as a man who believes in teamwork, we have no doubt you will make the best use of collective intelligence and wisdom of members of the university community to make success of your administration. In his response, the Vice- Chancellor thanked his GSS classmates, observing that we had a bond when we were at GSS, which was greater than family bond Prof. Abdulkareem then assured his classmates that the brotherhood we had those days is thriving and pledged not to disappoint them. Materials Scientists hold 16 Annual International Conferences Engineering Materials and Solid Minerals Development, will focus on materials resources, conventional and advanced minerals development technologies activities in Nigeria and its implications on the sustainable development of the nation s economy. Prominent scholars, captains of industries and academics are expected to speak on contemporary research and development in the field of material science.

9 PROBITAS - DOCTRINA Unilorin Bulletin M M ONEY ATTERS UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST TH TH SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 19 TO 26 OCTOBER, 2017 RECEIPTS AMOUNT Transcript 742, Academic Gown 14, Oer of Proceeding 16, Admin Charges 18, Student I.D. Ca 3, Clinic Registration 1, Rent of Auditorium/Multipurpose Hall 69, Muffler 2, Overpayment 2, Payslip 1, Certificate folder 15, Verification 5, Staff I.D Ca 9, Convocation VCD 3, Diagnostic Centre 2, Contractor Registration fees 2, Ilorin Business School Application form 225, Postgraduate School Charges 102,507, Postgraduate School Acceptance fees 1,900, Postgraduate School Application Form 150, JUPEB Application Form 575, JUPEB Acceptance fees 180, JUPEB School Charges 6,825, Institute of Education Add & Drop 2, Institute of Education School Charges 308, Total Receipts for the Period 113,579, PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS : Savannah Express Publication and Advertisement 1,000, OTHER PAYMENT S: Various i.e DTA, Imprest, Refund e.t.c 632, Purchase Advance Various 500, Unilorin Guest House Settlement of Bills 3,000, Unilorin Petrol Management Boa Petrol bills 6,000, Unilorin Consultancy Unit Settlement of Bills 1,400, Ilorin Business School Payment for examiners 1,220, Total TSA Charges Total Payments for the Period 13,752, Signed A. S. YUSUF FCA Bursar New Appointments Name Department Appointment Effective Date Prof. Tajudeen Ajibade Geography & Environmental Dean, Student Affairs Unit With immediate effect Dr. Morenikeji Alex Akanmu Science Education Sub-Dean, Student Affairs (Main Campus) With immediate effect Dr. Ajibola A. Akanbi II Medical Microbiology & Parasitology Sub-Dean, Student Affairs (College of Health Sciences) With immediate effect

10 SPICE TO YOU! S/N Name Office/Unit/Department/Faculty Date of Birth 1. Ayanlere, Tolulope R. Geology & Mineral Sciences 29 October 2. Sanusi, Issa O. Ling. & Nig. Languages 30 October 3. Adewara, Adedayo A. Statistics 30 October 4. Owolabi, Amudalat Mo. Institute Of Education 30 October 5. Abdulhamid, Asiawu B. Legal Services Unit 31 October 6. Atolagbe, Motunrayo Registry 1 st November 7. Ajiboye, Olufunke S. Veterinary Microbiology 1 st November 8. Suleiman, Zakari A. Anaesthesia 1 st November 9. Abubakar, Musa Web Support Services 1 st November 10. Ijaiya, Hakeem O. Private & Property Law 2 nd November 11. Saliu, Rasaq Security Division 2 nd November 12. Adeta-Babamale, Rasheedat A. Registry 2 nd November 13. Afolabi, Olugbenga O. Pathology(Morbid Anatomy) 3 November 14. Katibi, Oludolapo S. Paediatric & Child Health 3 November 15. Akang, Austine B. Registry 3 November 16. Ojo, Isaac M. Procurement & Maintenance Suport 3 November 17. Alege, Folorunsho B. Registry 4 th November 18. Olowo, Yusuf K. Registry 4 th November The University Boa of Health encourages you to visit the University Health Services for medical check-up on your birthday. Thanks. Unilorin Resources Development and Management Boa (URDMB) List of Marketable Inventions, Patents and Research Works Th e U n i l o r i n R e s o u r c e s Development and Management Boa (URDMB) has constituted a S u b - c o m m i t t e e u n d e r t h e Chairmanship of Professor O.A. Mokuolu to harvest all the inventions, patents and research The Okun Security Progressive A s s o c i a t i o n ( O S P A ), University of Ilorin Chapter has congratulated Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, on his assumption of th office as the 10 Vice-Chancellor of 10 works that are marketable in the University. The Sub-Committee has, therefore, requested all the Faculties to forwa all inventions, patents and research works to the office of the Director General, URDMB on or OSPA congratulates new Unilorin VC CIS COBES kicks off The 2016/2017 CIS COBES Programme of the Faculty of the University of Ilorin. In a congratulatory letter made available to Unilorin Bulletin and signed by Mr. Joel Oni, the Association prayed God to work with the new Vice-Chancellor, connect the Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) will commence on th before 6 November, Signed Mrs. H.A. Sa'adu Secretary, URDMB For DG right people with him and grant him the required knowledge and wisdom to pilot the affairs of the University to a greater height. th 30 October 2017 and end on 3 November 2017

11 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN - UNIVERSITY of ILORIN PROBITAS - DOCTRINA Unilorin Bulletin In his remarks at the two-day Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) 12th annual retreat recently held at the University of Lagos, the Registrar, University of Ilorin, who is also the President of the Association, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, has stressed that the retreat was aimed at building a competitive system across the institutions. ( Registrar without IT knowledge will soon become irrelevant, says ARNU, The Guaian, Thursday, October 19, 2017, p.53) While delivering the 33 Convocation Lecture of the Univetrsity of Ilorin, entitled The Genius in You: New Tools, Techniques, and Technology for Developing Individual and Institutional Greatness, Prof. Chris Imafidon, has urged youths in the country to always go for entrepreneurship skills. ( Skill better than varsity education, The Herald, Friday, October 20, 2017, p.3; See also, UK consultant to Buhari: Put more money into education, Blueprint, Friday, October 20, 2017, p.31; Spend more on education than defence, don tells FG, The Punch, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, p.38) The photographs of the front view of the newly commissioned hostels during the 33 convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin have been published. ( University of Ilorin, The Nation, Satuay, October 21, 2017, p.9) While speaking at the 33 convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has urged the graduands to be creative in oer to survive in the saturated unemployment market in the country. ( Unemployment: Unilorin VC charges graduates to be creative, The Nation, Satuay, October 21, 2017, p.40; Unilorin VC to graduands: Only 'the fittest' will survive, Blueprint, Sunday, October 21, 2017, p.43) The Convocation lecturer of the 33 convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Chris Imafidon, has awaed scholarship to two graduating students (Male and Female) with the lowest cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA), to further their education at Oxfo University, London. ( Unilorin 2017: Hope, as two poorest graduates, others get scholarship, The Herald, Monday, October 23, 2017, p.18; See also, worst Unilorin graduands get Oxfo university scholarship, National Pilot, Monday, October 23, 2017, p.19; 2 best, 2 worst UNILORIN graduates receive scholarship, Nigerian Tribune, Sunday, October 22, 2017, p.8; Unbelievable: Unilorin worst and best graduating students bag Oxfo-Scholarship, highprofile.com.ng, Sunday, October 22, 2017) Prof. Lanre Badmas Yusuf of the University of Ilorin was named among the speakers at the Annual Independence Lecture organised by the Kwara State branch of TMC. ( Don't overbuen politicians to tame corruption- Gov Ahmed, National Pilot, Monday, October 23, 2017, p.15) The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. UNIL RIN IN THE NEWS PROBITAS DOCTRINA Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has promised to build on the legacies of his predecessors in oer to sustain the development of the institution. ( I'll build on my predecessors' legacies- Abdulkareem, Blueprint, Friday, October 20, 2017, p.27; See also, I'll build on my predecessors' legacies-abdulkareem, The Graphic, Wednesday, October 25, 2017, p.6) Alhaji Idris Alooma of the Unilorin 89.3FM station has bagged a merit awa as the most outstanding staff of the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin. ( Idris Alooma bags UNILORIN meritorious Awa, highprofile.com.ng, Sunday, October 22, 2017) While speaking at the 33 convocation ceremonies of the University of Ilorin, the Visitor to the University, President Muhammadu Buhari who was represented by the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Abdulrasheed, disclosed that his administration is aware of the numerous challenges facing the education sector. ( I'm aware of challenges facing education sector- Buhari, Sunday, October 22, 2017) A 22 year old medical graduate of the University of Ilorin, Rasheedat Adedoyin Alabi, has emerged as the best graduating student with total of 26 prizes at the just concluded 33 convocation ceremonies of the institution. ( Meet 22 year old Unilorin medical graduand that won 26 prizes, highprofile.com.ng, Sunday, October 22, 2017) An interview with the Registrar of the University of Ilorin, who is also the Chairman of the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU), Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, has been published. ( ASUU members criticizing UNILORIN, enroll their children in our varsity-registrar, New Telegraph, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, p.18) In his column, EDUPEACE, the Director, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has said that spirituality is not religiosity. Essentially we humans should be spiritual and have a sense of connection with God ( How Oluwa educates us, New Telegraph, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, p.20) The University of Ilorin has been named as one of the institutions that are expected to participate in the forthcoming U6 international consortium conference. ( Nigeria yet to maximise ICT benefits, The Punch, Tuesday, October 24, 2017,p.29) The immediate past Sub-Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Dr. Lukman Azeez and Dr. Mubarak Adekilekun of the the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, were among the speakers at the just concluded second edition of Media Roundtable organised by the Kwara State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). ( Colonialism not responsible for Nigeria's woes- Don, The Herald, Wednesday, October 25, 2017, p.3)

12 THE ALM MATER with Dr. M. A. Imafidon's cue, the genius in you H is rich and resounding voice tore neatly into the velvet air of the jam-packed Auditorium. A tubthumping orator with the skills of a talented raconteur, he wowed his audience for more than two hours dishing out uncommon sense with a compelling authority. It was as if the jaw-dropping "conversation" should never end and like Oliver Twist, we asked for more! The appreciative audience was enraptured, some shed tears of ecstasy as the lecturer left no one in doubt about the true definition of a genius for there was one (himself) right at the podium. Meet the University of Ilorin 33 convocation lecturer, Prof. Chris Imafidon, an intellectual colossus and acclaimed patriarch of the Imafidons, the brainiest or smartest family in Britain, perhaps in Europe and the world at large, with demonstrable evidence! Prof. Imafidon's first daughter, Anne-Marrie, passed the UK-level computing exam when she was 13 and she later became the youngest graduate to ever obtain a Master's degree from Oxfo University at 19. The second daughter, Christiana, is the youngest student in history to be admitted to a British university at the age of 11. Then, his thi daughter, Samantha, passed two high school-level Mathematics and Statistics exams at age six and became the youngest girl in the UK to attend secondary school at age nine. His twins, Peter and Paula, dubbed wonder twins, are the youngest in history to ever pass the University of Cambridge's Advanced Mathematics exam. It is to its eternal credit that it is this magnetic and enigmatic personality that the University of Ilorin invited to deliver its 33 convocation lecture, The Genius in YOU: New Tools, Techniques and Technology for Developing Individual and Institutional Greatness. This was the first lecture to be delivered on the African soil in the last 30 years by the world renowned scholar par excellence and mentor extraoinaire. Even the late Nelson Mandela wanted South Africa to receive the genius first but it is Nigeria's University of Ilorin that first brought him home. Great! Everyone about 30 years of age and even above deserves to have a first-hand experience of Prof. Imafidon's mesmerising lecture, the thesis of which is that everyone can be a genius. A man of high-octane academic humility, no wonder he is so great, Prof. Imafidon believes that every parent can achieve what he is able to achieve in his children by following his principles. He believes that Nigeria is filled with abundant talents that are wasting away because of people's failure to identify their talents and use them optimally. One cue that the lecture provided for everyone is the need to recalibrate our thinking and realise the uniqueness and genius in each of us. There must therefore be positive mental attitude to discover oneself and do one's bit with passion. Even the well-touted Nigerian environment is not a problem as Prof. Imafidon illustrated the abundance of talents and opportunities Nigeria offers to the discerning. The high points of the lecture, which was rousingly challenging and decidedly punchy as a riot, included familiarising the audience with the highly successful individuals that the master-mentor has trained to excellence. To demonstrate his confidence in the efficacy of his mentoring principles and methods, he did something uncommon. He offered to take the best two University of Ilorin graduates to the University of Oxfo to develop them further and the worst two graduates of the University to show that everyone is a genius. He said that if the so-called worst graduates do not return home as excellent, he would offer us his apology! Prof. Imafidon would want to meet President Muhamadu Buhari to tell him of the urgent need to revamp the education sector as the foundation for development, arguing that if education is right, other problems confronting Nigeria will be fixed. Fortunately, the Federal Government has realised the need as the President, represented by the National Universities Commission (NUC) Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, submitted on the second convocation day/ Founder's Day, October 21, Accoing to the President, he had directed the Minister of Education to convene, within the next few weeks, a Ministerial Summit to be attended by all members of my cabinet to tackle the key problems of the sector with a view to restoring education to its lead role as human development game-changer. With the charge of Prof. Imafidon and the commitment of the Government to acco education its deserved status as the change-driver through the promised game-changing summit, it is gratifying that the genius in every Nigerian student will bloom and blossom soon. In other wos, there is every reason to be hopeful that, following Prof. Imafidon's cue, the time for geniuses is now and the better by far University is more than ready to incubate them. Abdulkareem on boa As the University of Ilorin reaches for a higher altitude in its institutional flight to the peak of excellence, there is a new captain on boa in person of Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, immediate past former Vice-Chancellor of AlHikmah University. Our immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, described him as a successful successor that will engineer the heterogeneous University community in a way that will catalyse the system to greater heights. Just two weeks in the cockpit, there are clear signs that a great future beckons as the Vice-Chancellor is hitting the ground running. The Alma Mater also uses this medium to welcome him on boa while wishing him good health, abundant energy and divine wisdom in leading the University to the next level. To download a copy of UNILORIN BULLETIN weekly, visit: UNILORIN PRESS