The Nation Newspaper

Tag: Babcock

  • Babcock VC to students: be change agents

    Babcock VC to students: be change agents

    • Varsity matriculates over 3000
    • By Tunde Adeniyi

    Babcock University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ademola Tayo has urged freshmen to be catalysts for positive societal transformation.He told them to channel their capacity and ensure they make the world a better place.

    He spoke at the 2023/2024  matriculation ceremony of over 3000 students on its Ilishan-Remo campus in Ogun State.

    The VC  reiterated the institution’s dedication to providing  top-notch education that fosters intellectual growth, creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.

    He urged the students to make the most of the opportunities available to them, including engaging in meaningful research, joining student organisations, and participating in extracurricular activities.

    Read Also: Eno declares work-free days, approves another N2billion for gratuities

     Tayo underscored the importance of upholding the core values of the university which include a commitment to learning, personal growth, ethical responsibility, and servant leadership. He encouraged the  students to set their sights on excellence, be deliberate about their personal growth, and strive to make positive contributions to society.

    He emphasised the university’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity, free speech, and open academic debate to foster intellectual growth.

    “As Babcock University continues its mission of building leadership through Christian education and impacting society for positive change, you should  embrace the role of catalysts for positive societal transformation. Be  reminded of your capacity for immense achievement and  obligation to listen to the needs of the societies you serve. Collaborate with others, and work towards making the world a better place,” he added.

    The VC  highlighted the diverse academic experiences offered at the university,  which is about blending theory with practical learning with the aid of accomplished faculty members who are passionate about teaching and research.

  • Babcock holds 48th inaugural lecture

    Babcock holds 48th inaugural lecture

    Head of Mass Communication at Babcock University, Ilishan -Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Kolade Ajilore, will deliver the institution’s 48th Inaugural lecture tomorrow at 2 pm.

    The paper is entitled, “ Advertising practice as brand communication archery in the age of a rebellious audience”

     President/ Vice Chancellor,  Prof. Ademola Tade, is the chairman of the occasion.

    Read Also: Deji Adeyanju’s law firm demands N100m from HURIWA over alleged defamation

    Ajilore is an alumnus of University of Lagos, where he got his  BSc in Mass Communication, Master’s in International Law and Diplomacy (MILD), then PhD from Babcock University.

  • Babcock students Law School feat excites VC

    Babcock students Law School feat excites VC

    • By Tunde Adeniyi

    President/Vice Chancellor  of Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo has expressed excitement at the impressive feat of 17 of its graduates who secured First Class honours in the November 2023 Nigerian Law School Bar Final Examinations.

    While congratulating the  students, the VC noted that their achievements underscore the effectiveness of Babcock University’s teaching and learning approach which showcases the institution’s commitment to moulding minds and shaping society through impactful and high-quality education.

     Tayo thanked the lecturers at the iniversity’s School of Law and Security Studies, while recognising their unwavering commitment to the students’ training.

    In a statement,  Director of Communication and Marketing, Dr Joshua Suleiman said  this success surpasses the university’s previous record set in 2021 when 10 graduates achieved First Class in the Nigerian Law School.

    The statement noted that year, Mayowa Abiru, a Babcock University law graduate, emerged as the overall best student in the Bar Examinations.

     It also added that Emmanuella Ekwale, another standout student from Babcock University, has been honoured with the 2023 Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) Scholar award for her exceptional performance in the examinations conducted by the body.

     Since 2019, apart from 2020, at least a Babcock University graduate has consistently secured the BOSAN Scholar award.

    Read Also: Police Service Commission promotes 1607 DSPs

    “This figure is the highest that Babcock University has so far produced at the law school.

    “In 2021, Babcock University produced 10 first-class graduates at the Nigerian Law School.

    “That year, Babcock University law graduate,Mayowa Abiru emerged overall, the best student in the Bar Examinations.

    “Also, one of Babcock University students, Emmanuella Ekwale, has been awarded the 2023 Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) Scholar for her outstanding performance in the examinations conducted by the body.

    “Since 2019 till date, except in 2020, at least one Babcock University graduate has won the BOSAN Scholar award,” the statement said.

  • Babcock seeks increase in admission quota

    Babcock seeks increase in admission quota

    • By Tunde Adeniyi

    President/Vice Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State,  Prof. Ademola Tayo has called for an increase in the institution’s  admission quota from the Medical Laboratory Scientists Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).

    Speaking at the 11th induction ceremony of 65 newly qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Tayo said the request was in line with the current initiative of President Bola Tinubu’s government to checkmate the Japa syndrome. 

    He also urged  the council to assist the university in fast tracking the induction of graduates much earlier as it is done by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

    The VC  congratulated the inductees for the feat and urged them to work in line with the ethics of the profession.

    He also thanked  parents for the huge expenses incurred  to get their wards to this level.

    Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of MLSCN, Dr Tosan Erhabor, represented by the Director and Deputy Registrar of Education, Administration and Safety, Dr Godwin Aikpitanyi-Iduitua said the council was also working towards the same goal of Tinubu and that the increase in admission quota is based on the carrying capacity of each institution vis a vis available resources, staff, laboratory space and laboratory postings.

    “We are going round to see what each university can take. We want it to be easy for you and also easy for us if the number of intake is double. Very soon our letter will come,” he said.

    On fast tracking of induction of graduands, the registrar said the council would need a long notice to prepare materials for the induction.

    Read Also: Dollarisation: EFCC raises 14 task forces, arrests racketeers

    According to him, the 15 graduates of Achievers University that took part in the induction along with the 65 Babcock graduates was a testament that the council doesn’t want to delay any graduand.

    He commended Akinniran, Emmanuel Oluwamayomikun and Ajose Olugbenga Temitope, who both made First Class in their respective specialties.

    Guest lecturer and Acting Dean, Applied Health Science, Edo State University, Dr Pius Omosigho urged the graduates  to improve their knowledge constantly to keep abreast with the ever changing technology and research findings.

    In a paper, Medical Laboratory Science: The Past, Present and Future,  Omosigho said though the future would bring Artificial Intelligence to enhance rather than to replace, the ability of medical laboratory scientists to give their findings to doctors would still continue.

  • Babcock has no fake professors, says management

    Babcock has no fake professors, says management

    By Tunde Adeniyi, BU

    Authorities at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo,Ogun State, have condemned an online post that places the university’s name on the list of universities with  fake professors.

    A statement by the school’s Director of Communication and Marketing, Dr Joshua Suleiman, noted that the university has a reputation for due diligence and rigorous search for and recruitment of her academic staff.

    The statement reads: “Babcock University strongly condemns a faceless online post that places the university’s name on the list of universities with  fake professors.

    “The list, which was spuriously attributed to the National Universities Commission, is not only ill-motivated and utterly mischievous, it is outrightly condemnable.

    Read Also: Shaibu: I’m deeply hurt Obaseki is supporting Ighodalo instead of me

    “Babcock University has a reputation for due diligence and rigorous search for and recruitment of her academic staff.

    “The institution takes more than a keen interest in the quality of education offered to her students and she would do nothing to undermine their future by recruiting academics with fake professorial credentials or any disputable certificates for that matter.

    “The university is guided by strong values that will dissuade her from compromising on quality, integrity, responsibility, and honest service to God and humanity.

    “While we continue to relentlessly pursue and advocate meritocracy in our institutions, we urge our students, parents, and the public as a whole to disregard and spurn, with every sense of responsibility, the evil-inclined publication.

    ‘’We assure the public of Babcock University’s constant and consistent delivery of high-quality education.”

  • NBA to open commercial law centre in Babcock

    Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association’s Section of Business School, Mr. Seni Adio (SAN), recently led a six-man delegation to Babcock University to explore the possibility of setting up a centre for commercial legal studies in the school.

    Adio was received by the President/ Vice Chancellor, Professor Ademola Tayo, and other principal officers of the university. He said their interest in having a leading commercial law centre of global standard and teaching certain niche areas of law in Babcock University was to give the law students opportunity to develop proficiency in areas like intellectual property, security, banking, finance, and technology, among others.

    According to him, it was necessary for younger lawyers to, at a very early stage of their studies, have practical approach to providing first class legal services, become solution providers and be practical in their approach to solving legal problems.

    He stated that the choice of Babcock University was because “she is a leading institution not just in Nigeria but globally.”

    Also speaking, chair, Task Force of the Centre, Osaro Eghobamien (SAN), explained that the training of lawyers was more than just preparing them academically, adding that the markets that consume their services also require particular skills to achieve their objective.

    He noted that these markets were beginning to find out they were not getting these skills from only academic training. As a result, Eghobamien said there was a need to now apply practical training so that lawyers who are going to be delivered to the market were fit for the purpose.

    He added that since Babcock University already had one of their professors who lectured in the commercial law centre in the past, it made sense not to try to invent the wheel but to take advantage of that resource and collaborate with the institution.

     

  • Babcock holds matriculation

    The Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State during  the week held its 20th undergraduate and 9th post graduate matriculation ceremony, admitting 2477 undergraduate and 521 postgraduate students. The event was held at the pioneer church of the university. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony, the President/Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Ademola Tayo said since its inception in 1999, the institution has become a pace setter in university education.

    The VC said that at the recently released Nigerian Bar result of the Nigerian Law School, Babcock University produced four First Class students with 100 percent pass, “thus emerging one of the best universities in Nigeria running law programme having came out first in performance at Law School examinations in 2015, 2016, third best in 2017, while the ranking for this year is still awaited.”

    Tayo noted that during the induction ceremony of newly qualified Chartered Accountants held on November 21, 2018, “one of our students, Eigbefor Adesua emerged the best qualifying student of ICAN May diet nationally, clinching the best prize in Advance Auditing, Strategic Financial Management and three other prizes.”

    He also said the Cardio Vascular Center of Babcock University Teaching Hospital has offered opportunities to hundreds of Nigerians whose lives could have been cut short due to heart related problems and so far has performed successful heart surgeries on over hundred patients referred to the center within and outside the nation.

    According to him, since 2015 till date, the university has consistently won the Global brand Award (Education Category) at the World Branding Forum at Kensington Palace, London.

    While welcoming both undergraduates and postgraduates to Babcock University,  Tayo said their oath of allegiance marked the beginning of their journey of success in life, to become outstanding leaders of thought, professionals and distinguished professors in their chosen fields. He said he was seeing before him today leaders with difference that will turn this nation around for success and Babcock University will give you all the needed support to achieve this goal.

  • Babcock VC seeks urgent action on climate change

    President/Vice Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Prof Ademola Tayo, has called on countries to take urgent steps to address climate change in Africa.

    He spoke at the second Babcock University International Model United Nations (BIMUN) Conference, which had as theme, ‘ Addressing Climate Change-Induced conflict: A roadmap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals’.

    Tayo noted that the world has continued to experience rising sea levels, extreme weather conditions and increased concentrations of greenhouse gases.

    “The Africa continent is at the receiving end and suffers adverse effects of the backlash of climate change. This is even more important when situated within the context of environmental conflicts. Such conflicts have devastated Africa and also generated a mass of internally displaced persons and a stream of environmental refugees.

    “Achieving any meaningful development within this condition would be an effort in futility. This has not allowed Africa as a continent to translate the vast natural and human resources nature has bestowed upon her into any reasonable benefit for her teeming populations. This underscores the need for urgent and accelerated action by countries to address the phenomenon,” he said.

    Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD), Founder/Chairman, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, said increase in climate change-induced conflicts was a threat to humanity.

    According to him, climate change requires global action to deal with. “It also requires collaboration among different stakeholders across several countries and must involve everyone. As climate change is being addressed we will inevitably be addressing all the goals for sustainable development since climate influences a great deal of almost everything in this world. When season changes; our predominant occupations change, our consumption changes, our mode of dressing changes and even our natural environment changes. This means that developing strategies to address climate change and its induced-conflicts is as well a roadmap to achieving sustainable development goals.’’

    A History teacher in the university, Prof Emeretus Omolewa, called for dialogue.

    “Each nation must strive to strong, self-reliant and independent to be able to influence changes.”

    He called on youths to be involved in the development of the nation, noting that they should not be after their own interest, but they should be after the interest of others.

    Speaking on organising the MUN, Tayo said the faith-based university sees the conference as an opportunity to provide a platform for participants to network and enrich their experiences.

    “This second edition of the conference is an affirmation of our commitment to making BIMUN an integral and regular part of our tradition as a university. With God on our side, we shall work towards making Babcock a reference point in Africa for the MUN programme.

  • Five Babcock varsity alumni get N1m for business plan

    Five unemployed alumni of the Babcock University have won N200, 000 each for coming up with the best business plans during the institution’s career fair held last Tuesday.

    The fair was attended by several foreign institutions and Nigerian companies, such as UBA, IBTC, and Unilever.

    Opeyemi Fasanmi won for media; Biodun Ogunfowokon for agriculture; Faith Avwerosuoghene for event management; Mary Ibrahim, for healthcare and Miriam Oni, fashion.

    Presenting the cash to the recipients, President/Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Ademola Tayo urged them to put the money to good use.

    Addressing the final year students for whom the fair was organised, Tayo, counselled them to interface with employers at the fair and harvest available contacts for future use.

    He urged them to develop soft and entrepreneurial skills to be relevant in the job market because the first degree was just a launching pad.

    “Now is the time to unleash the latent gifts that are embedded in you as white collar jobs are no longer the in-thing the way the world is going,” he said.

    He said those skilled in event management, photography, fashion, cake making would command more respect in life than those in white collar jobs.

    The institution’s Senior Vice President, Management Services, Prof Sunday Owolabi said the administration would have loved to extend award to more beneficiaries but for the limited resources at their disposal.

    He noted that all the 19 participants not only had good business plans, but also possessed tremendous entrepreneurial skills.

    Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Ogunfowokan, a 2010 public administration graduate, said the award was not only commendable, but would also inspire other alumni to think out of the box.

    He thanked the organisers for the initiative and urged the administration to also consider the alumni in awards of contract and business openings within the university as long as they meet the standards.

    He said he went into cassava processing because of the huge opportunities in agricultural production.

  • Group, Babcock varsity sign MoU on manpower

    The President, Church Administrators Society of Nigeria (CASON), Pastor Seyi Oladimeji, has said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the society signed with Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun State, will bridge the managerial skills gap in church administration in Nigeria.

    Speaking with The Nation on the sideline of CASON’s fourth Annual Conference in Lagos, Oladimeji said with the deal, CASON and Babcock University will commence registration for 2017/2018 Executive Diploma in Church Administration, which could be used to study Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in church administration.

    He said CASON believes that those saddled with administering church resources, both human and material, needed the requisite knowledge that will help them do it better. “Because most of the people administering the churches in Nigeria are not trained, especially those in the Pentecostals,” he said.