Olowoleni, Unilorin s 6th Registrar, steps in with glee

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1 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN P R OB I TA S - DOCT RI NA A Weekly Publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor MONDAY APRIL 30, 2018 ISSN 0331 VOL 8 NO. 32 Olowoleni, Unilorin s 6th Registrar, steps in with glee By Fatima Abubakre T he new Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) Folaranmi Modupe Olowoleni, assumes duty today, in a grand style. To usher her in as the sixth Registrar of the University and the second female to occupy that position, a Personality Lecture, entitled To Whom Much is Given, will be delivered this morning at the University Auditorium by a retired veteran administrator and Aboaba of Offa, Chief Yunusa Folorunso Oyeyemi. Until her appointment by the University Council last month, Dr. Olowoleni was a Deputy Registrar/Secretary of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS). (Contd. on page 3) IN: Dr. (Mrs.) Olowoleni...as Obafemi bows out in style By Fatima Abubakre I OUT: Mr. Obafemi t was a harvest of tributes last Monday (April 23, 2018) at the Valedictory Lecture delivered by the immediate past Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi, who completed his tenure last Saturday (April 28, 2018), as the fifth Registrar of the institution. Mr. Obafemi joined the University in September 1981 and served as Registrar between 2013 and At the Valedictory Lecture, entitled A Child of Circumstance, the former Registrar, fondly called 'ED', while rendering an account of his stewardship, spoke extensively on the different phases of his administrative career within the University system; as a FIFA-graded referee and as a unionist. (Contd. on page 4) Why Unilorin embarks on staff's certificate screening -- Prof. Akanji By Olusegun Mokuolu T he on-going certificate verification exercise at the University of Ilorin is aimed at ascertaining the genuineness of the certificates of everyone drawing their salaries from the University. The Chairman of the Certificate Verification Committee, Prof. Musibau Akanji, who stated this last Tuesday (April 24, 2018) at the commencement of the verification exercise, said it is not conceived to witch-hunt any member of staff.. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, was the first staff member to present his credentials to the Committee for screening. (Contd. on page 5) EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. 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)

2 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN P R OB I TA S - DOCT RI NA Unilorin Bulletin PHOTO The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem (left), congratulating Mr. Obafemi after the Valedictory Lecture last Monday The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulkareem (right), in a tete-a-tete with one of his predecessors, Prof. Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem, at the first National Conference organised by the Department of English, University of Ilorin, last Tuesday PHOTOS by JIMOH IBRAHIM Dignitaries displaying copies of the book, Registry Seminar Papers, launched during the Valedictory Lecture delivered by the immediate past Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, last Monday The President, Nigeria Academy of Letters (NAL), Prof. Olu Obafemi, presenting the Keynote address at the first National Conference organised by the Department of English, University of Ilorin, last Tuesday Dignitaries at the first National Conference organised by the Department of English, University of Ilorin, last Tuesday The President, English Scholars Association of Nigeria (ESAN), Prof. Sola T. Babatunde, presenting the Lead Paper at the first National Conference organised by the Department of English, University of Ilorin, last Tuesday The Ag. Head of the Department of English, Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar, presenting his welcome address at the first National Conference organised by the Department of English, University of Ilorin, last Tuesday 2

3 NEWS Olowoleni, Unilorin s 6th Registrar,steps in with glee (Contd. from front page) In an exclusive interview administrator is not in doubt among According to her, The with Unilorin Bulletin, the new admirers and critics alike, said that Registrar is the Registrar of the Registrar described her appointment she understands that becoming a University of Ilorin and whoever is as a reflection of the hard work, University Registrar is no tea party the Registrar has the Registry staff which she had put into the system and that she had therefore, girded to assist in doing the job of a over the years even though, going her loins in her bid to ensure that she Registrar. So, the Registrar is not down memory lane, she had not contributes her quota not only to the just of the Registry. She/he is the envisaged that she could become development of the Registry in Registrar of the University of Ilorin Registrar. particular, but also to the overall that has the Registry staff to assist She said, I came in as a progress of the University at large. and when the Registry staff are up Planning Officer in the Academic As she assumes office, the and doing and professional, the Planning Unit, but I did not even new Registrar said she wants work of a Registrar comes out as think that I will become the members of the University excellent. Registrar I did not think of it till community as well as other critical She said, For me, in order much later in my career. stakeholders of the institution to to portray a high professional I am happy. Without any look forward to better and outlook, I hope to be able to work doubt, I am happy, Dr. Olowoleni professional services, pointing out with the Registry staff and I hope to said, adding that it is a good thing to that we have been very lucky that achieve this through training and get to the top of your career and when we have had people of good retraining because work ethics keep you feel you have worked and being character that have been Registrars changing all over the world; new of service to the system, you want to before me. So, they have put some ideas keep coming up, so we need give of your best. I am happy that the things on ground for me to build to see how we can actually lift the system thinks I am deserving of it on. standard and be more serviceand has given it to me because I want On the enormity of her new oriented to the system and to our to be of service to this system. job, Dr. Olowoleni said, It is a clients. Dr. Olowoleni, whose herculean task from what people c o m p e t e n c y a s a n a s t u t e have been telling me. Unilorin ASUU constructs access road to members' proposed estate By Mubarak Oladosu The Academic Staff Union of communities need to be occupied Universities (ASUU), by people whose life style and University of Ilorin Chapter, orientation are not at crosshas commenced the construction purposes with the interest of the of an access road to its 1,300 plots University. of land at the Budo Alfa, Lajiki end Dr. Raheem, who is also the of the University as part of the Ag. Head of the Department of contribution of the current Geography, noted that opening up leadership of the union to the social the road, which is less than two and economic development of its kilometres from the campus, is also members. a mechanism to depopulate the The Chairman of the Union Oke-odo area of Tanke where, Dr. U. A. Raheem, who disclosed students often queue endlessly to this last Thursday (April 26, 2018), get to campus. in a chat with Unilorin Bulletin, The union leader recalled noted that Unilorin ASUU deems it that until 2011, students of the necessary for members of the University were living in Budo Alfa University community to settle on area before the then University management concluded that the substantial part of its neighbouring environment was substandard for environment because the vacant members of the University l a n d s i n t h e s u r r o u n d i n g community because students were s t a y i n g i n u n p l a s t e r e d accommodation without doors, and without ceilings. He appreciated the U n i v e r s i t y M a n a g e m e n t f o r supporting the project by making their facilities available to the Union to clear the road, and by involving the security of the University in the process. Our Error In the story titled "Unilorin CPSS holds workshop on Research Methodology", featured in our April 23rd, 2018 edition, the name of Prof. G. T. Arosanyin was erroneously written as "Prof. Gambari T. Arosanyin". The error is regretted. Editor st GNS holds 1 public lecture The General Studies Division Director, GNS, Prof. AbdulWahab Your Purpose. (GNS), University of Ilorin, will Egbewole, a copy of which was The statement added that hold its first public lecture for final made available to Unilorin the public lecture is aimed at year students of the University this Bulletin, stated that Mr. Lanre developing and expanding Wednesday (May 2, 2018) at the Adisa, an alumnus of the University student's awareness on the socio- U n i v e r s i t y A u d i t o r i u m, b y and the Chief Executive Officer of cultural and physical environment a.m. Noah's Ark, Lagos, will be A statement signed by the speaking on the topic Finding 3

4 4 NEWS Obafemi bows out in style (Contd. from front page) Recounting the various definitely inadvertent and I pray that guests to the event, a Deputy postings and assignments, which he you will all have places in your Registrar, Mrs. M.A Oladosu, noted had undertaken over the years, Mr. hearts to forgive, knowing that I am that the Valedictory Lecture Obafemi said, The more service mortal. I want to confirm that as delivered by the former Registrar you render, the better you are, directed by the Psalmist, I was able was the first of its kind in the history adding that this had enabled him to to count my days as the Unilorin of the University. understand the problems and Registrar and God had helped me to On his part, the Dean of the strengths of the University. apply my heart unto wisdom. Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Prof. H i g h l i g h t i n g h i s Earlier in his address, the O. T. Adedoyin, noted that Mr. contributions as Registrar, Mr. Vice-Chancellor of the University, Obafemi was very accessible and Obafemi stated that these include Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, operated a no-door policy and had the conversion of staff with had set the tone for the torrents of transformed the Registry to an additional qualifications, reduction tributes, which followed, when he intellectually-driven one. I of the promotability period of non- described the former Registrar as an wouldn't say he is a partial man but teaching staff from four to three exquisite administrator, who has anything affecting the College, he years, extensive staff training and advanced the transformation of the would always attend to it with retraining, introduction of the administrative system of this d i s p a t c h, P r o f. A d e d o y i n Registry Seminar Series for University, which in turn, has disclosed, describing him as a team Administrative, Executive Officers tremendously pushed the University player and very loyal to his boss. and Secretaries, and introduction of in its journey to a greater height. Others who took turns to Paperless Senate, among many While pointing out that Mr. eulogise the former Registrar, were others. Obafemi never compromised on the leaders of the various staff unions in The former Registrar further training of staff, Prof. Abdulkareem the University - NASU, SSANU and stated that as a FIFA referee, I did lauded the former Registrar's NAAT; as well as professional not shun my responsibilities within commitment to the advancement of bodies such as the Chartered the University. the University, saying, You have Institute of Personnel Management Recalling that for 18 made your marks and your marks (CIPM). Others were friends of the years in this University, I was on the will never be forgotten. former Registrar among who is, the level of Principal Assistant A major highlight of the Alakinyele of Akinyele from Registrar, Mr. Obafemi said that event was the presentation of gifts Ibadan, Oba James Odeniran, who the struggle to reduce the and launch of a 161-page book titled described Mr. Obafemi as a promotability period was not for Registry Seminar Papers, which workaholic, who had made the him because I had become a is a compilation of papers presented country proud through his activities Registrar but it was for those who during the Registry Seminar Series not only as an administrator but were coming; thank God that it by seasoned administrators and particularly through sportsmanship. would not happen to anybody again. edited by Prof. (Mrs.) Victoria Mr. Obafemi's successor, Dr. I want to say that to the Glory of God Alabi. ( M r s. ) F o l a r a n m i M o d u p e and to the Vice-Chancellors that I According to the Book Olowoleni, who gave the Vote of had served and I know that our Reviewer, Prof. Noah Yusuf, who Thanks at the event, commended her current Vice-Chancellor is going to also is the Director of the Centre for immediate predecessor for his continue; there was no year, from Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), contributions to the development of 2013 to date, that promotion did not M r. O b a f e m i d e s e r v e s the University while also soliciting take place. commendation for his initiative and the support and cooperation of staff Mr. Obafemi, who is also the vision in putting in place, the members to further move the Chairman of the Association of Registry Seminar Series as well as institution forward. Registrars of Nigerian Universities the publication of papers presented Among the dignitaries that (ARNU), added that in the at such events. graced the event were the Executive performance of the tasks of a Prof. Yusuf stressed, In Chairman of the Kwara State Inland University Registrar, there is no addition to the Holy Books (Qur'an Revenue Service (KWIRS), Dr way I would have not stepped on and Bible) and the regulations Muritala Awodun, who was toes, pleading that I want such governing the condition of service represented by the Director, Special toes to believe that the stepping on of Unilorin staff, every staff of the Duties, Olusegun Olaniyi; the them was not deliberate. It must University-academic and non- Registrar of Fountain University, have arisen as a result of my efforts academic alike, who earnestly Osogbo, Mrs. K. W. Sallee, at giving my best to protect the desire to be successful, must have a Principal Officers of the University, University system, which we all copy of this manual for daily Deans of Faculties, Directors and took oath to defend and develop. consultation. administrators in the University He said, Such steppings were Earlier while welcoming among others.

5 NEWSE Why Unilorin embarks on staff's certificate screening Prof. Akanji (Contd. from front page) Prof. Akanji, who is the are on study leave or official duties mean well for the institution. immediate past Vice-Chancellor of abroad would have their certificates I am glad to be part of this t h e F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f verified upon their return. exercise because you are as good as Technology, Minna (FUTMinna), In a brief remark, before his the quality of the work you do, the thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the credentials were screened by the Vice-Chancellor said, pointing out confidence he reposed in the Committee, the Vice-Chancellor. that the exercise is simple to Committee, assuring all that the Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, ascertain what every staff has in members are men and women of explained that the verification order to make the University integrity. exercise was the idea of the Council greater than we met it. He promised that the Chairman, Dr. Abdullah Jibril Prof. Abdulkareem charged Committee would do an excellent Oyekan, adding that it was also in the Committee to be just, fair and job, pointing out that no staff line with his thinking. honest while praying God to guide member would spend more than 10 Prof. Abdulkareem said that and reward them. minutes before the panel. the exercise would ensure that The certificate verification The Committee Chairman everyone is on the same page. He exercise, which commenced on f u r t h e r s a i d t h a t s p e c i a l disclosed that when he discussed Tuesday, April 24, would be consideration would be given to the idea with the staff unions, they completed on Thursday, June 7, pregnant women and the physically all welcomed the idea, describing challenged, adding that those who the union leaders as people that Unilorin squash complex ready in 4 weeks - Obiyemi By Lukman Temitope Omoniyi Th e D i r e c t o r o f S p o r t, Games (NIMSA Games) in August. matches at night as well. University of Ilorin, Prof. He also said the second He urged staff and students Olawole Obiyemi, has edition of the JAMB Tertiary to take advantage of this disclosed that the institution's Squash Institution Football Championship opportunity to develop interest in Complex will be ready in four weeks. will also be hosted by the sport so as to "improve their general Prof. Obiyemi, who disclosed U n i v e r s i t y b e f o r e t h e well-being". this on People's Parliament, a commencement of the National Meanwhile, UNILORIN Unilorin 89.3 FM current Affairs' Youth Games. Staff interested in participating in programme last Tuesday (Tuesday, The Director of Sport t h e f o r t h c o m i n g N i g e r i a April 24, 2018), said he had been further stated that the National Universities Staff Sport Association informed by the Contractor that the Youth Games will come up between Games have been urged to start complex that will house "four courts, September 7 and September 17 reporting for training. two Board Rooms and four offices following the ''five years The Chairman, Local will be ready in four weeks". Memorandum of Understanding Organising Committee of the Staff The Director said that the signed last year between the Inter-faculty championship, Dr courts, which are of international University and the Federal Ministry Surajudeen Bakinde, disclosed this standard, will be used during the of Youths and Sport''. during his first meeting with the forthcoming 13th edition of the He also stated that the Coordinators of Sport from various Nigerian Universities Staff Sport School female 3 3 Basketball team Units and Faculties in the Association (NUSSA Games) to be has been selected as one of the two University today at the Sport hosted by UNILORIN between female teams to represent Nigeria at Complex. September 21 and September 30 this the 9th African University Games He said only those who year. holding at Mekelle University, participated in the UNILORIN Staff Prof. Obiyemi listed events Ethiopia, from July 1 to July 7. Games will have the brightest that the University of Ilorin will be P r o f. O b i y e m i, w h o chance of being selected for the competing for at the NUSSA Games observed that "Sport is an everyday main NUSSA Games being hosted to include Athletics, Draught, affair, a sound mind in a sound by the University in September. S q u a s h, D a r t s, B a s k e t b a l l, body", called for improved funding Dr. Bakinde, who is also the Volleyball, Tennis, Table-tennis, for sport from sport enthusiasts and Assistant Director of Sport, Chess, Football, among others. philanthropists. University of Ilorin, urged Staff of Before the NUSSA Games, On the facilities at the Sport the University to start reporting for the Director said that the University Complex, the Director said the training at the Sport Complex will play host to the 2018 Nigerian football stadium and the Indoor between 4.00p.m and 6.00p.m on Medical Students' Association Hall have floodlights to entertain weekdays. Obafemi's son weds The son of Mr. Emmanuel A wedding notice made Days Chapel, Alagbado, by Obafemi, the immediate past available to Unilorin Bulletin 11.00a.m. Reception follows Registrar of the University of Ilorin, indicated that the programme, immediately at the Palm Roof Hall. and a staff member of Unilorin 89.3 which holds in Lagos, will kick off Members of the University FM, Oluwabunmi Olamide Obafemi, with the engagement ceremony at community and the general public will this Saturday (May 5, 2018), tie Palm Roof Halls, Alagbado Area, are cordially invited. the nuptial knots with his heartthrob, by 7.00a.m. This will be followed Grace Ayomide Ajayi. by the Wedding Service at Last 5

6 6 NEWSW S APRIL 30, 2018 Belewu develops new cow feed for increased milk yield By Kunle Akogun Prof. M. A. Belewu of the work and the feeds were conventional pelleted sample. Department of Animal formulated. The renowned researcher Production, Faculty of A Dairy Farm with enough disclosed that the research feat was Agriculture, University of Ilorin, has dairy animals was identified well received by the management developed a new cattle feed pellet (Sumul Vanskul Animal Breeding) of the Uka Tarsadia University, that has been found to be very potent at Bardoli, Maliba area of Gujurat, and they are proposing patenting in increasing the quantity and quality he said, adding that the dairy farm, the product. of milk produced by lactating cows which is about 10km from the Prof. Belewu, who suggested to the with its attendant potential to University, is housing more than management of the University of increase the incomes of farmers. 40 cows including buffalo, but Ilorin to consider the patenting and The new feed is the outcome lactating Gir cows were used for the c o m m e r c i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e of Prof. Belau's research visit to Uka study. developed novel pellet samples, Tarsadia University, India, on the Prof. Belewu explained that said that the grant had helped him in platform of the N. G. Patel the tested novel feed was pelleted forming new relationship and Fellowship grant recently won by the and fed to the lactating cows, partnership within Uka Tarsadia renowned Professor of Animal saying that the three pelleted feed University staff and beyond. Production. samples developed, compared He added that the grant has Recounting the research very well with the popular also stimulated the formation of a process that led to the discovery, conventional cow pellet. bilateral research group between Prof. Belewu said in a report he sent According to the don, the the University of Ilorin and Uka to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. three designed cow pelleted Tarsadia University, India for Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, that on samples gave increasing income for cross-fertilization of ideas and arrival at the Uka Tarsadia farmers, as the price per innovation. University, India, he obtained the kilogramme was found to be very needed materials for the research cheap compared with the popular Imam, appointed new Provost, College of Nursing, Ilorin By Mustafa Abubakar Sarat Akanho, Saheed Olatunji and Adesina Balogun Alecturer in the Department in Nursing from the University of National Open University, School of Nursing Science, Faculty Ibadan in 1998 and 2011 of Science and Technology, Ilorin of Clinical Sciences, respectively. He also had Diploma Center since He had also University of Ilorin, Mr. Imam in Nursing Education (DNE) from worked as State facilitator of Abubakar, has been appointed the the University College Hospital M a n d a t o r y C o n t i n u i n g new Provost of the Kwara State (FTCTHS), Ibadan in 1990 and P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t College of Nursing and Midwifery, Diploma in General Nursing (RN) Programme for Nigeria between Ilorin. from the School of Nursing, Ilorin 2011 and 2014; Deputy Provost, Mr. Imam, who has been in College of Nursing and Midwifery, lecturing at the Department of In 2017, Mr. Imam was a Ilorin between 2007 and 2011; Nursing Science since June 2011, has member of the Faculty of Clinical Nurse Tutor, School of Nursing, served in various committees of the Health Education Committee, Obangede, between 1990 and Department, Faculty and the College member of College of Health 1993;Clinical Instructor; School of of Health Sciences as a whole. Sciences Induction Committee and Nursing, Ilorin, between 1986 and The 59 year-old new Provost a Resource Person for the West 1988; Staff Nurse, General bagged his Fellowship of the West African College of Nursing, Hospital, Afon, between 1984 and African College of Nursing, Lagos in Nigeria Chapter and had his Bachelor of Science As an experienced Nurse, Degree in Nursing and Master degree he is a Facilitator instructor, th 34 initiation ceremony for newly qualified doctors The College of Health Sciences, doctors this Wednesday (May 2, disclosed that the ceremony will be th 2018) at the University auditorium, performed under the Chairmanship University of Ilorin, will hold its 34 by 9.00a.m. of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Professional Initiation Ceremony for A statement by the College Sulyman Age Abdulkareem. the Batch B of the newly qualified Secretary, Mrs. M. A. O. Oladosu,

7 NEWSW S APRIL 30, 2018 My plans to move CIE forward Olaseinde-Williams By Oyindamola Ajayi The Director of the Centre for of foreign students is cumbersome. i s a l s o c h a rg e d w i t h t h e International Education We want to see a situation where we responsibility of processing and (CIE), University of Ilorin, have facilities on the web that will recommending overseas leave for Prof. Olabisi Olasehinde-Williams, help facilitate online application for staff who desire to attend seminars has disclosed the Centre's plan to foreign students so that they won't and conferences, and also cater to expand the number of international have to come here to apply. We are staff and students on exchange students in the University from 300 also looking at having a section of programmes, be it external to at least 5% of the institution's total the portal created for international examiners, guest lecturers or shortstudent population of over 30,000. students so that we can have term lecturers. P r o f. Wi l l i a m s, w h o adequate record of them. Stressing the need for staff disclosed this in a chat with Unilorin Recalling how CIE was and students of the University to be Bulletin in her office last Wednesday established in 2009, the Director fully aware of the functions of the (April 25, 2018), said that the Centre stated that as encouraged by the Centre, Prof. Olaseinde-Williams also intends to strengthen the quality Association of African Universities said, This University has over 100 of relationship the University has that universities must be truly MoUs and every MoU is midwith other institutions with which it universal and being universal is wived by CIE from the initiating h a s M e m o r a n d u m s o f i n c o m p l e t e w i t h o u t b e i n g stage to processing. It is disgraceful Understanding (MoUs). connected to the outside world, it to just be knowing that a foreign The Director noted that in became obvious that a university of guest came to the institution during strengthening relationships with this magnitude requires a centre that the programme they came for other universities, the Centre has will be its face and window to the because most people are not even begun revitalizing the activities of international community. Thus, aware that if any foreign person is the desk officers within the confines CIE was borne out of the need to coming to the University the CIE of the MoUs, adding that the Centre have a centre that will be a link must be duly notified. Likewise, a l s o s e e k s t o s t r e n g t h e n between the University and other most staff are not aware they are to collaborations with agencies that can institutions in the world. go through CIE if they have any give grants for research and Highlighting the functions request to go abroad on exchange technological development in order and activities of CIE, Prof. programmes. to strengthen external resources. Olaseinde-Williams stated that the She then appealed to the While stating that the Centre Centre is charged with the University management to also aims to increase the number of responsibility of maintaining provide the Centre with sufficient staff and students on exchange linkages with other institutions office space, replace and maintain programmes, Prof. Olaseinde- across the globe, as well as search, office equipment, as well as Williams explained that currently, s c r e e n a n d r e c o m m e n d provide a 50-seater bus that can be we don't have more than three appointment of international staff, conveying the students on students going on exchange adding that about 60 people from excursion because part of the vision programmes per annum, we are different parts of the world have of the Centre is to ease the stay of looking at the possibility of been engaged in the University students as education is not just increasing it to 10 annually, as well as since its establishment. about reading and passing exams. placing students on internships and She added that the Centre The Director said, We fellowship both locally and a l s o s c r e e n s a n d e n r o l l s have students from 17 different internationally. international students for the countries in the world; if they The Director explained that linguistic immersion programme; cannot boast of knowing anywhere the Centre would work closely with recommends international scholars outside Ilorin after their stay in the the Student Affairs Unit to ensure for post-doctoral fellowships in the University, then they are not really that the accommodation issue for University; as well as ensures the educated. Education is not just international students is abated, as welfare of its international staff what we learn in class but what well as improve CIE activities on the especially in the aspect of remains with us and part of the web, especially in the area of online accommodation. things that will remain in students is application for foreign students. The Director explained that what they remember about the Prof. Olaseinde-Williams apart from its basic responsibility to country and the environment they said, The procedure for admission international staff and students, CIE have been in. ACS Nigeria holds 2018 conference The Next Generation American ACS Nigeria Chapter, Prof. Joshua Prof. Obaleye said that the Chemical Society (ACS) Obaleye, disclosed that the event is Conference would also be a great Nigeria Consortium Conference will targeted towards improving the o p p o r t u n i t y t o p r o m o t e hold this Wednesday (May 2, 2018) chemical knowledge of Nigerian networking, scientific sharing and and Thursday (May 3, 2018) at the students in the Chemical Science coast enlargement for ACS University of Ilorin Auditorium. field towards developing the membership in Nigeria. A statement by the Chairman industries. 7

8 8 NEN EW S English Dept seeks resources for Language devt at maiden Conference By Fatima Abubakre The need to rekindle national Earlier in his speech, the on Agriculture and Natural interest on the significant Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Resources, Otunba Anuoluwapo roles that language, literature Age Abdulkareem, highlighted the Ibiwoye, described the Conference and culture can play towards symbiotic relationship which exists as timely. a t t a i n i n g d e v e l o p m e n t a n d between language, literature and The governor harped on the advancing the progress of any culture. He commended the need to preserve our culture, adding society was the central discourse Department of English for that his administration had put in emphasised at the first National organising the Conference, saying place structures to celebrate Conference organised by the that the dynamism of the English Kwara's cultural heritage and Department of English, University of language has made it to emerge as leverage tourism as a tool to Ilorin, last Tuesday (April 24, 2018), the most dominant language in the enhance the State's internally at the University Auditorium. world today. generated revenue. The Conference, which was A c c o r d i n g t o P r o f. In his welcome remarks, the the first of its kind since the Abdulkareem, The reality of our Ag. Head of the Department of establishment of the Department in linguistic world is that it is between English, Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar, 1976, was themed Dynamics of English and the rest of us. The stated that the Conference, which is Language, Literature and Culture in lesson therein is that, if we are as rooted in history, was organised the New Age. It was well attended dynamic and accommodating as to proffer solutions to challenges by participants from within the English is, the sky shall always be within the society. University of Ilorin as well as those our beginning not even our limit. Dr. Abubakar paid tribute to from other universities across the T h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r his predecessor, and former Head country. further stated that when all is said of the Department, the late Prof. In his keynote presentation at and done, what is incontestable is Patrick Balogun, who conceived the event, the President, Nigeria that, when we use language better, the idea of this worthy Conference Academy of Letters (NAL), Prof. we achieve better results. It is in this and Prof. Victoria Alabi who Olu Obafemi, lamented that 58 regard that I enjoin Nigerians to initiated the revival of a befitting years after independence, literacy take English more seriously in order Journal for the Department. A and the reading culture in Nigeria is to compete well in the global minute-silence was observed by the still dismally poor, pointing out that economy without neglecting our gathering in honour of the late P. O. against the backdrop of the own languages. We should try to Balogun. imposition of foreign languages in project, promote, publicise our own Others who took turns to Africa, especially as a vital tool for language, literature and culture speak at the event were the Dean of the transmission of science and through English and other the Faculty of Arts, Prof. (Mrs.) technological education, indigenous languages so that the dynamics of Oyeronke Olademo, who gave a language becomes imperative. the new age will not submerge us. goodwill message and the Prof. Obafemi stated that T h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r Chairman of the Local Organising literature is the soul of the society thereafter assured the Department Committee of the Conference, Dr and no subsidy to develop, sustain of English of his administration's Mahfouz Adedimeji, both of whom and nurture it would be excessive continual support to its activities. expressed appreciation for the Stating that we are in a A former Vice-Chancellor support received towards the knowledge-driven, global world in of the University of Ilorin who success of the Conference. which literacy is a critical element of served as the Chairman of the A h i g h l i g h t o f t h e economic and socio-cultural Conference, Prof. Shuaibu Oba Conference was the presentation of development, the NAL President AbdulRaheem, commended the Aw a r d s o f E x c e l l e n c e t o said, All arms of society -- Department for the bold step in distinguished individuals who had government at all levels, corporate putting together the content of the supported the activities of the societies and citizens, genuinely rich Conference. Department. Nigerians, etc., should commit While speaking on the Other Principal Officers resources and resource-input to the propensity of language to renew who attended the Conference nation s creative enterprise and the itself as a result of its interaction opening ceremony included the c r e a t i v e c o m m u n i t y i f o u r with culture, Prof. AbdulRaheem D e p u t y V i c e - C h a n c e l l o r civilization and humanity will be described the theme of the (Research, Technology and both enhanced and ennobled. Conference as a challenge to all Innovation), Prof. G.A. Olatunji; On his part, the President, scholars dedicated to scholarship, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor English Scholars Association of adding that this had allowed for a (Management Services), Prof. B.F. Nigeria (ESAN), Prof. Sola T. wider participation by people Sule; Deans, Directors, Heads of Babatunde, delivered the Lead Paper across disciplines. Departments, as well as, staff and entitled Dynamics of Language and Similarly, the Kwara State students of the Faculty of Arts, Culture in the New Age of Governor, Dr Abdulfattah Ahmed, University of Ilorin. Globalisation at the Conference. represented by his Special Adviser Yusuf's daughter weds The daughter of Prof. N.A. Yusuf, nuptial knots with her heartthrob, Ilorin Multipurpose Hall by the Director of the Centre for Rasheed Olayiwola Ajao a.m. Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), A wedding notice made Members of the University University of Ilorin, Rasheedah available to Unilorin Bulletin community and the general public Oluwadamilola Yusuf, will this indicated that the Walimatun Nikaah are cordially invited. Saturday (May 5, 2018), tie the will take place at the University of

9 UNIVERSITY of ILORIN Unilorin Bulletin P R OB I TA S - DOCT RI NA MONEY M ATTERS UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST TH TH SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND FUNDS UTILIZATION REPORT FROM 19 TO 26 APRIL, RECEIPTS Transcript Staff I.D. Card Academic Gown Order of Proceeding Admin Charges Muffler Overpayment Convocation VCD Undergraduate Add & Drop Undergraduate Hostel Accommodation Renewal of Permission Electricity bill (Unilorin Water) Rent of Unilorin Property Contractor Registration Refund Various Screening Housing Loan Form NHIS Dental Clinic Fitness Student I.D. Card Convocation Charges Certificate Folder Clinic Registration Verification of Result Remedial School Application form Remedial School Acceptance fees Remedial School Charges Remedial School Hostel Accomodation Institute of Education Application Form Ilorin Business School Acceptance Fees Ilorin Business School Charges Postgraduate School Charges Postgraduate General Payment JUPEB School Charges Total Receipts for the period FUNDS UTILIZATION REPORT: Ade -Con Nigeria Ltd Supply of Furniture to TEC Lasisi Adewuyi Supply of Newspapers and Magazine to various Departments and Units Arnal Intl Nig Ltd Payment for Servicing of Generator sets Super Horse Intl Nig Ltd Payment of Retention for the construction of Offices DHL Intl Nig Ltd Courier Services to Various Department and Units Kayda Ventures Printing of Calligraphed Certificates Goldlarem Nig Ltd Drainage and Erosion Blocked work Hasadek Nig Ltd Supply of Souvenirs Azzima Nig Ltd Supply and Installation of Sit out chairs and public Address System Aminoba Enterprises Repair Works Leoflinch Nig Ltd Construction of Elevated Water Tank LOT 18 Diamond Royal Unique Links Ltd Repairs of Borehole Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Electricity bill for the month of March 2018 for mini campus Mulgan Engineering Nig Ltd Repair and Installation of new air conditioners Leeline Technology Supply of Office Equipment for Accreditation Dammy-Ralph Nig Ltd Construction of Additional offices Fasman Nig Enterprises Washing of Steel Tank Princess Luxury Hotel and Tourism Accomodation and Feeding Christo United Company Payment for Supply of Tyres OTHER PAYMENT S: Various i.e DTA, Imprest, Refund e.t.c AMOUNT 528, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,004, , , , , , , , , , , , ,315, , ,135, , ,311, , , ,000.00? 34,118, Purchase Advance Various Okoye Johnson & Cecella Nkem Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Prof C.A. Adeyefa Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Prof S.V.O Ahoyinka Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Ilorin Business School Payment of Project Supervision Allowance to the Participants Dr Sani Adamu Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Odedare Kayode Oyeniyi Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Prof A.T. Abdulrahim Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Kwara State Board of Internal Revenue Tax Deduction from Honorarium Prof J.A. Kolawole Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Dr T.A. Umoru Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Abuja Enviromental Protection Board Payment of Solid and Liquid waste bill for previous years Ijele Charity Home Purchase of Book Unilorin Petrol Mgt Board Reservation of Petrol and Diesel Supply Unilorin Press Production of 1,000 copies of Centre for Supportive Services for the Deaf Handbook Nigeria Postal Service Payment of Outstanding Bills MBO Rusell Bedfording Payment for 2016/2017 Academic Session Suleiman Ismail Ayinla Payment of Honorarium to Adjunct Lecturer Faculty of Communication and Information Payment for COBES Exercises Total TSA Charges Total Payments for the Period 6,982, ,812, ,716, ,668, ,217, ,260, ,342, ,476, , ,668, ,166, ,096, , ,047, , , ,537, ,301, , ,315.00? 86,274, ,714, , ,307, , , , , ,460, ,615, ,399, ,340, , , , , ,546, , ,249, , ,928, Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar 9

10 PR O UNIVERSITY of ILORIN B I T AS - DO C R T N I A SPICE TO YOU! S/N Name Office/Unit/Department/Faculty Date of Birth 1. Oyeniyi, Michael O. Bursary 29 th April 2. Abdullahi, Kadir A. English 29 th April 3. Ibitoye, Morufu O. Biomedical Engineering 29 th April 4. Saka, Razaq K. Registry 30 th April 5. Fatoye, Rapheal O. Bursary 30 th April 6. Aina, Dele Security Division 1 st May 7. Ikoyo-Eweto, Evarista O. Linguistics and Nigerian Languages 1 st May 8. Atiku, Oluwatoyin A. Registry 1 st May 9. Adeosun, Dupe Ad. Bursary 1 st May 10. Babatunde, Isiaka L. Directorate of Corporate Affairs 1 st May 11. Olajide, Taiwo O. Internal Audit Unit 1 st May 12. Musa, Mahmud D. Arabic 1 st May 13. Adebanjo, Ganiyu D. Physics 1 st May 14. Olawoyin, Olatunji A. Plant Biology 2 nd May 15. Shoyemi, Adunola C. Registry 2 nd May 16. Olaoye, Iyiade O. Surgery 2 nd May 17. Bello, Shakirat I. Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice 2 nd May 18. Oyewole, Tajudeen A. Works: Works/Maint. Office 2 nd May 19. Soetan, Aderonke K. Educational Technology 3 rd May 20. Adeniyi, Fatimoh A. Works Department 3 rd May 21. Olufadi, Kafayat English 3 rd May 22. Yousuf, Mahmoud B. Animal Production 4 th May 23. Adegbite, Adesina G. Performing Arts 4 th May 24. Lawal, Kadiratu G. Registry 4 th May 25. Yusuf, Mumeen A. Geology and Mineral Sciences 4 th May 26. Oyeleke, Shakirat A. Training Research and Development 4 th May 27. Sanni, Afolabi G. Works Department 4 th May 28. Ogungbesan, Joseph I. Sugar Research Institute 5 th May 29. Lawal, Alimat O. Registry 5 th May 30. Agunbiade, Comfort M. Registry 5 th May 31. Ibrahim, Bolaji A. Security Division 5 th May 32. Shehu, Abdulraheem A. Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education 5 th May 33. Abolarin, Ajayi Security Division 5 th May 34. Makanjuola, James Security Division 5 th May 35. Ibrahim, Akintola I. Directorate Of Corporate Affairs 5 th May 36. Adebiyi, Oluwashina M. Political Science 5 th May 37. Jolayemi, Mayowa S. Security Division 5 th May 38. Sarka, Yunana Bursary 5 th May 39. Abdulkareem, Idris K. Registry 5 th May 40. Daramola, Toyin Works Department 5 th May The University Board of Health encourages you to visit the University Health Services for medical check-up on your birthday. Thanks. The names of the former Dean of Postgraduate School, April 26, 2018, p.8; Prof. Egbewole, Akanbi, 62 others University of Ilorin, Prof. Yusuf Badmas, the immediate shortlisted for SAN, The Herald, Wednesday, April 25, past Director of Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, 2018, p.16) Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji and the Head of the Department The Ag. Head of the Department of Science Education, of Arabic, Dr. Abdullateef Onireti are listed among the University of Ilorin, Dr. (Mrs.) M.A. Ahmed, has illustrious students of Shaykh Adam Al-Ilory. appealed to the management of the institution to ( Even in death Al-Ilory pulls the crowd, New allocate farmlands to the Agricultural Extension Unit Telegraph, Saturday, April 21, 2018, p.11) of the Department to enable it commence large scale Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin who farming. is also the Registrar of the Joint Admission and ( Science Education Dept seeks land for farming, The Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, is Herald, Monday, April 23, 2018, p.18) said to be the first to introduce the computer -Based The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. examination (CBT) in the country while serving as the Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has expressed his Vice-Chancellor. appreciations to members of the institution's branch of ( Investment in CBT Centres worth billions of naira, the Non- Academic Staff Union of the Educational and Independent, Sunday, April 22, 2018, p.30) Associated Institutions (NASU), while delivering his Speaking at the send-off party in honour of a former remarks at the 2018 NASU Day held recently at the staff member of the General Studies Division, institution. University of Ilorin, the Director, GNS, Prof. Wahab ( We are partners in progress, VC tells union, The Egbewole, urged students to be street wise to be Herald, Monday, April 23, 2018, p.19) successful in life. In his weekly column, EDUPEACE, the immediate ( Don advises Unilorin students to be street-wise, past Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic National Pilot, Monday, April 23, 2018, p.19) Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, The names of the Director, General Studies Division, has said that the problems of the youth did not start University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole and the today while advising young Nigerians to heed the late Director, School of Preliminary Studies, Fufu, Prof. Chief Awolowo s advice to take each day as a scared Muhammad Mustapha Akanbi, have been shortlisted unit which must not be misused and also to at least for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of make eight hours a concentrated time to work, eight Nigeria (SAN). hours in creative study and self development, and the ( Lasu VC, 63 top lawyers shortlisted for SAN rank, last eight hours for feeding, relaxation and sleep in Daily Trust, Monday, April 23, 2018, p.4; See also, every 24hours. Justice Mustapha Akambi's son, ex-chair Ilorin NBA ( Lazy youths, so what?, New Telegraph, Tuesday, shortlisted for SANship, National Pilot, Thursday, April 24, 2018,p.20) 10

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12 by Kunle Akogun From Obafemi to Olowoleni, a nifty change of baton T he Valedictory Lecture delivered last Monday (April 23, 2018) by Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi to mark the end of his tour of duty as the fifth Registrar of the University of Ilorin was as innovative as this Monday's (April 30, 2018) Personality Lecture to usher in the sixth Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Folaranmi Modupe Olowoleni, is ingenious. Not only are these innovations part of the creative management for which Unilorin is well-known nationally, they are also veritable symbolisms of imaginative score card presentation on one hand and inventive agenda setting on the other. In both content and packaging, the two events are historic and they sufficiently capture the whole essence of an intellectual community. Even though his lecture, entitled A Child of Circumstance, was a mere account of his career trajectory, Mr. Obafemi held the audience spell-bound for more than 50 minutes, as he reeled out facts and figures to back up his modest achievements as the Chief Administrative Officer of the University of Ilorin as well as his unmistakable exploits in the field of soccer as a FIFAbadged referee! On the other hand, today's Personality Lecture to usher in the new Registrar will be delivered by Chief Yunusa Foloruso Oyeyemi, a veteran public servant, who had the rare privilege of combining the experience of a fulfilling civil service career with an engaging selfless service in quasipolitical appointments at both state and federal levels. To be sure, the octogenarian Offa traditional title holder is a wise choice to give a tutorial of sort to our new Registrar, Dr. Olowoleni, herself a consummate administrator, who has traversed the entire gamut of the University's administrative firmament, in her over 26 years of fruitful service to the institution. In his five-year tour of duty, Mr. Obafemi, the immediate past Registrar, introduced a number of innovations that invariably took university administration a notch higher, invigorating the whole essence of management with the ultimate aim of achieving better efficiency. Such initiatives include the monthly Registry Seminar, the monthly Office Technologists' Seminar for Secretaries, and the Unilorin Registry Annual Lecture Series. Most members of the University community are of the firm belief that Dr. Olowoleni is a very appropriate successor, who is poised to take the University to even greater heights. The new Registrar is bringing to the office a wellloaded bag of intimidating academic and professional attainments as well as managerial antecedents that would easily stand her out as an astute manager of men and resources. Her undisputable management acumen and intellectual inclination are part of the cutting edge that would invariably put Dr. Olowoleni in a vantage position to bring revolutionary changes to administrative processes in the University. The new Registrar, who joined the services of the University of Ilorin as a Principal Planning Officer in the Academic Planning Unit of the Vice-Chancellor's Office on January 20, 1992, is a 1982 graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is a holder of the Master of Business Administration (MBA), M.Sc. in Management Science and Ph.D. in Business Administration, all from the University of Ilorin. Dr. Olowoleni, who has served at various times as Chief Planning Officer and Principal Assistant Registrar, was appointed Deputy Registrar in Born in Lokoja, Kogi State on April 19, 1961, Dr Olowoleni, a native of Takete-Isao, Yagba-East Local Government Area of Kogi State, had her early education at St. Louis Private Primary School, Bompai, Kano, between 1971 and 1972; and St. Louis Secondary School, Kano, before proceeding to ABU, Zaria in After the mandatory one year national youth service in Bauchi, the Registrar commenced her civil service career in 1984 with the Kwara State Ministry of Finance and Economic Development as a Planning Officer II, moving to the newly created Kogi State in 1991, from where she transferred her services to the University of Ilorin in A member of several professional bodies including the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) and the equivalent International body, the Association of University Administrators (AUA), Manchester, United Kingdom, Dr. Olowoleni is the current Chairperson of the University of Ilorin Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Management. The Registrar has been honoured with many awards and she has received several commendations from the University Management among which, is a Merit Award as Administrator of the Year from the University of Ilorin Merit Awards Committee, Merit Award from the Postgraduate Students' Association, University of Ilorin as an Advocate of Due Process; Letter of Appreciation from the Registrar, University of Ilorin on the Successful Hosting of the 52nd Business Meeting of Registrars of Nigerian Universities; Letter of Appreciation and Commendation from the Dean, Postgraduate School on the Timely Submission of Postgraduate Results for the Subsequent Approval of Senate despite the Short Timeline among others. In her very first media interview shortly after her appointment, Dr. Olowoleni told Unilorin Bulletin that members of the University community as well as other critical stakeholders of the institution should look forward to better and professional services, pointing out that we have been very lucky that we have had people of good character that have been Registrars before me So, they have put some things on ground for me to build on. Surely, it's the dawn of another golden era at the University Registry! Town and Gown wishes Dr. (Mrs.) Olowoleni God's guidance in the onerous task to take the University to the next level. Once again, congratulations, Madam Registrar! To download a copy of UNILORIN BULLETIN weekly, visit: For all correspondences, send your to info@unilorin.edu.ng Editor: Kunle Akogun UNILORIN PRESS