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  • No ID cards, no exams, says UI students’ union

    No ID cards, no exams, says UI students’ union

    The President of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UISU), Aderemi Ojo, has said the university, which was shut recently, will not begin examinations until the identity cards the students paid for are given them.

    He said: “The power we rely on is the power of democracy. I can assure you that exams will not be written if students don’t get ID cards. There are several students on campus who have been assaulted and embarrassed on the issue of ID cards. Secondly, there are students who are supposed to receive scholarships who couldn’t scan their ID cards and send, even outside Nigeria.”

    Ojo said many students had missed foreign grants because they could not present ID cards to prove their studentship.

    On the school’s closure and suspension of union activities, the union president said the vice chancellor, Prof Idowu Olayinka, did not tolerate any form of dissent from students.

    He cited the alleged victimisation of student leaders by UI authorities and the expulsion of a student over a Facebook post, to back his claims.

    Ojo said: “We haven’t committed any crime. We haven’t done anything, but we are targets. These are academic individuals who blasted former President Goodluck Jonathan during and before the 2015 elections. But then, a student wrote an article on students’ union page on Facebook and the boy was expelled.”

     

  • Nigeria’s envoy pays condolence visit to Osotimehin’s family

    Nigeria’s envoy pays condolence visit to Osotimehin’s family

    Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Executive Director of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin.

    The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Muhammad-Bande was received by Dr Babajide Osotimehin, the deceased son, on behalf of the family on Monday evening.

    Nigeria’s envoy expressed the condolences of the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, to the family.

    He described the late Osotimehin as an accomplished and distinguished professional who made Nigeria proud during the period he served at the UN.

    According to him, Osotimehin’s death is an irreparable loss not only to Nigeria but to the UN and the entire global community.

    The Nigerian ambassador later signed the Condolence Register opened at the residence of the late UNFPA chief.

    Muhammad-Bande was accompanied on the condolence visit by the Head of Chancery of the Permanent Mission, Dr Cyprian Heen.

    Osotimehin died in his home in New York Sunday night at the age of 68 years.

    A physician and public health expert, he became UNFPA’s fourth Executive Director on Jan. 1, 2011, with the rank of United Nations Under-Secretary-General.

    Before this appointment, the late UNFPA chief was Nigeria’s Minister of Health.

    Prior to that, he was Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), which coordinated HIV and AIDS work in Nigeria.

    Osotimehin qualified as a doctor from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1972, and went to the University of Birmingham, England, where he got a doctorate in medicine in 1979.

    He was appointed Professor at the University of Ibadan in 1980 and headed the Department of Clinical Pathology before being elected Provost of the College of Medicine in 1990.

    Osotimehin received the Nigerian national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger in December 2005.

    He led several councils, including the World Economic Forum.

    Osotimehin was married, had five children and several grandchildren.

  • UI SUG president faults suspension of union activities

    UI SUG president faults suspension of union activities

    University of Ibadan Students’ Union President, Ojo Aderemi has faulted the school management for suspending union activities on the campus.

    The President who was reacting to seven weeks closure of the institution by the management insisted that the students embarked on a peaceful protest following the decision of the students on some outstanding issues.

    “Nobody has the right to dissolve the Union because it is not a cube of sugar,” Aderemi said.

    According to him, “For more than three semesters now, we have been denied issuance of ID cards, which is ours by right.. It was in representation of our grievance that led to the peaceful protest carried out on democracy day.”

    The President also insisted that it is lawful for the students to use electric cooking plates, so far it was made use of in the kitchenette.

    “It  is not against the law. It is lawful according to our student Information booklet,” Aderemi stated.

     

     

  • Pioneering a Next-Generation Heat Treatment Solution

    Pioneering a Next-Generation Heat Treatment Solution

    Through a groundbreaking design and development process. Visionary engineers and researchers – Ahmed Adisa and Joseph Adetuberu, spearheaded the creation of a revolutionary dual-powered heat treatment furnace. This singular innovation boasts the remarkable ability to seamlessly switch between electricity and gas as its power source. This pioneering feature ensures uninterrupted operation, a critical advantage in regions with unreliable power grids.

    Technical Prowess and Unmatched Performance:

    The furnace, which utilizes a dual heat source (electricity and gas) is capable of detecting power outages and seamlessly transitioning to the secondary source(gas) within microseconds. Employing gas heating, the furnace achieves record-breaking temperatures of 752°F (400°C) in under 12 minutes, translating to a phenomenal heating rate of 35°C per minute. This exceeds the capabilities of conventional laboratory ovens by a factor of 3.5, surpassing their typical rate of 5-10°C per minute. Even with electricity, the furnace boasts a superior heating rate of 11°C, outperforming conventional counterparts.

    Ahmed Adisa and his partner’s ingenuity and dedication to tackling the challenges faced by researchers in regions with unreliable power grids is truly commendable. This invention demonstrates not only exceptional technical prowess but also a deep understanding of the needs of the scientific community.

    Cost-Effectiveness and Accessibility:

    This groundbreaking invention prioritizes economic viability, with a low production cost of approximately 150,000 naira, significantly lower than alternative solutions. Additionally, the furnace is designed with completely locally sourced materials, highlighting its ingenuity and resourcefulness. While patenting efforts are currently being hampered by financial constraints, the furnace’s impact remains undeniable.

    Advancing Research and Widespread Recognition:

    Recognizing the crucial role heat treatment plays in propelling material science research, particularly in enhancing the mechanical properties of additively manufactured parts, The team spearheaded the integration of this invaluable resource into the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ibadan. This trailblazing contribution has been lauded as one of the department’s most remarkable achievements, receiving widespread recognition from far and near, and being showcased on numerous occasions at various exhibits and conferences.

    Ahmed Adisa is a Masters Student in the department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan

  • UI shut over students protest

    UI shut over students protest

    Authorities at the University of Ibadan have closed down the school following students protest.

    In a broadcast today, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka stated that the closure followed protest by students and forestall breakdown of peace on campus.

    All undergraduates have been ordered to vacate the campus latest by 6pm today.

    The Institution had earlier fixed first Semester examination for June but the examination will now commence on July 17th.

    The Vice Chancellor however said that postgraduate students can continue with their lectures.

    Students had Monday block major highway on Mokola-UI-Ojoo causing gridlock‎.

    This was sequel to the resolutions of the students congress reached on Saturday where in it was agreed that the management be given two days ultimatum to constitute Students Welfare Board and set up fact finding committee to look into the issue of Hot-plates in halls of residences.

    The students also resolved that there will not be any examinations if the university fails to issue it ID cards which were paid for last session and this session at the rate of 650 and 1,300 respectively.

    They also vowed to disrupt Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s press conference which was earlier scheduled to hold inside the institution forcing the program to another venue.

    In a special release the university management informed students that efforts are currently being made to ensure that identity cards are produced and distributed starting from the middle of June.

    The Management has also issued a circular informing Deans of Faculties that students’ registration forms and any other valid University instrument be considered as sufficient for admittance into examination halls in the forthcoming first semester examinations.

    The University Management stated that it was not unmindful of the hardship that the delay in the issuance of identity cards has caused our students, but we appeal for their understanding.

    The University Management will also, very soon, convene a meeting of the Students’ Welfare Board which is a statutory committee of Senate, to discuss other students’ welfare issues, so that a lasting solution can be proffered.

     

  • Police probe death of female student at UI

    Police probe death of female student at UI

    The Oyo State Police Command has commenced investigation into  the death of  Miss  Deborah Effiong,  a 100-level Law student at  the University of Ibadan.

    The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Odude, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan.

    Odude said police investigation into the incident followed the report by the university’s authority.

    He gave an assurance that the outcome of the investigation would be made public as soon as it was completed.

    The University of Ibadan had on Wednesday issued a statement through its Director of Public Communication, Mr Olatunji Oladejo, announcing the death of Effiong.

    Oladejo expressed the regret of the university management over the sudden death of the student at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

    “Her sudden death, however, remains a mystery and it is in the light of this that the University Management wishes to state that the cause(s) of her death are still being investigated by the appropriate authorities.

    “Her parents had been duly contacted by the relevant key officers of the University on the loss.

    “It is pertinent to state that by the tradition of the Queen Elizabeth II Hall where she was a resident, an event tagged “Fresher’s/Finalists’ Week’’ was organized by the Hall’s Executive Committee.

    “The first day being Monday, 01 May, 2017 featured ‘’Health Day’’ in the morning and ‘’Movie Show’’ at 7.00pm.

    “Her colleagues reported that the deceased was seen at the Hall Cafeteria, the venue of the Movie Show and it was reported that her ‘’normal self’’ was seen at about 8.40 pm.

    “Thereafter, she received a telephone call from a fellow; she left the venue of the movie show to meet the caller.

    “The fellow had been identified after her death by the Campus Security Service,’’ Oladejo said.

    He further explained that on getting back to the venue of the movie show, her colleagues stated that she suddenly became hyperactive and developed a strange attitude.

    Oladejo added that her colleagues said  Effiong danced abnormally and excessively in the cafeteria after the meeting.

    “It was further revealed that she left the venue of the movie show and, thereafter, there was a bang, which her colleagues explained, she jumped from a dangerous position in the Hall.

    “She was later found by her colleagues in a seemingly helpless condition in the precinct of the Hall and immediately, she was rushed to the university’s health centre by her colleagues and porters on duty.

    “She was later referred to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, for further medical attention where all efforts to save her life proved abortive,’’ Oladejo said.

    Effiong was said to have died overnight at the tertiary health institution.

     

  • UI students urge FG to prioritise education

    The Students Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan, has called on the Federal Government to preserve the future of the Nigerian students by making education its priority.

    Mr Oluwanifemi Ojo, the president of the union, made this call while addressing a news conference on Tuesday at the union’s secretariat on campus.

    Ojo, who called on the Federal Government to urgently pay attention to education, which could drive other development factors in the country, noted that education remained the key to the future of the youth.

    “The decadence in the education sector is alarming and as a key stakeholder in the sector, we say no to the ill treatment being given to the sector.

    “If there is anything that should be on top of government’s agenda, it must be the education of its citizens,’’ he said.

    He wondered why government authorities released funds that could not pay the salaries of staff of the universities, adding that the budgetary allocation to universities was nothing to write home about.

    Ojo, who decried the poor facilities in the universities, said government authorities needed to maintain the existing facilities and provide new ones in all the nation’s higher institutions.

    The union leader, who lamented that the University of Ibadan was not getting enough fund allocations, urged  the government to increase its monthly allocations to the university to foster development.

    According to him, If the university, which is the first in Nigeria is currently underfunded, what is the fate of other federal universities and tertiary institutions in Nigeria,’’ he queried.

    The union president, however, advised universities in the country to look into some ways of increasing their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through gainful ventures rather than increasing school fees.

  • Strike paralyses academic activities in UI

    Strike paralyses academic activities in UI

    Academic activities were paralysed on Wednesday at the University of Ibadan (UI) as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced its one-week warning strike.

    The strike forced most students to stay indoors at their halls of residence.

    NAN also reports that the strike monitoring committee put in place by the union was led by the Chairman of the ASUU in the Branch, Dr Deji Omole.

    Omole, who moved round the faculties to monitor compliance, described the strike as successful and urged members to continue to defend their interests.

    “The congress of ASUU, UI branch, at its meeting on April 4, received permission from the national body of the union, declaring one-week warning strike beginning from Wednesday, April 5 to Tuesday, April 11,” he said.

    He said the warning strike was to compel the university administration to address pending welfare matters affecting the members.

    He identified some of the issues to include, shortfall and fractional payment of the salary of members, illegal pension deductions, non-payment of postgraduate supervision allowance and non-payment of promotion arrears.

    “During the strike period our members are not to be involved in teaching, supervision, or attend to statutory and ad hoc meetings,” Omole said.

    He advised members to remain resolute and await further directives from the leadership of the union at the branch level.

  • Auto crash kills Journalist, four others in Osun

    Auto crash kills Journalist, four others in Osun

    An auto crash which occurred at Asejire end of Osun on Friday killed five persons while others sustained severe injuries.

    Among the dead was a journalist, Nathaniel Abimbola, working with the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) in Osogbo.

    Abimbola, a graduate of University of Ibadan was attached to the State Assembly and had been on the beat for 10 years.

    Four others who died, alongside Abimbola, were all members of Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Ayetoro Osogbo.

    It was gathered that the entire occupants of the ill-fated 18seater bus were heading to Imeko headquarters of the church for a retreat.

    The driver of the bus was said to have lost the brake of the vehicle before ramming into a stationary Nigerian Bottling Company Coca-Cola truck.

    Those that sustained injuries in the accident are being treated at state hospital Ibadan and Ikire.

    Gov. Rauf Aregbesola has expressed grief over Abimbola’s death.

    Aregbesola in a condolence message signed by the Director Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon in Osogbo on Saturday said the death of Abimbola has robbed the state-owned media organization of one of its most dependable hands.

    “This is sudden and tragic. Abimbola has shown himself as a reliable hand in the business of dissemination of information.

    “His life was short but was eventful. He has demonstrated capacity for professional excellence but he has come to the end of his journey

    “We console ourselves with the reality that death is a necessary end that must come when it is our time.”

    The governor urged the entire OSBC family to take the loss with equanimity.

    Also, the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has declared seven day mourning for Abimbola.

    Mr. Mr Biodun Olalere, chairman of the union, described Abimbola as a man loved by all through his penchant for peace and hardwork.

    Also, the State House of Assembly, has described Abimbola’s death as a rude shock.

    In a statement by the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Strategy, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, the assembly said Nathaniel’s death was like a strange dream.

    Abimbola, who attended Oluponna Community High School, in Osogbo, was survived by an aged mother, wife and three children–two boys and a girl.

     

  • VC advocates family life, health education in schools

    A don, Prof. Abel Olayinka, has stressed the need for Nigerians to acquire sound Family Life and Health Education (FLHE) to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding life.

    Olayinka, who is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, gave the advice at a National Workshop, organised by the Ibadan Social and Evaluation Research Team (ISERT) in Abuja.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FLHE is a planned process of age appropriation, cultural and gender sensitive education that foster the acquisition of knowledge of life skills.

    It also gives reproductive health information, which should lead to positive changes in behaviours, attitudes, beliefs, values and the development of skills by adolescent to cope with emerging life sexuality issues.

    The Vice-Chancellor said that the university, through the efforts of Ford Foundation, had undertaken some activities designed to scale up the implementation of FLHE in schools.

    He said that the team has conducted research on FHLE in 35 states of the federation, and had visited government at all levels and traditional leaders to sensitise them on the project.

    The vice-chancellor said the moves were aimed at ensuring that the research is fruitful and also for the educational materials to become very useful to stakeholders.

    “The painstaking process adopted in the design, evaluation and production of these resources, epitomised the University of Ibadan’s persistent commitment to maintaining highest academic standards.

    “It is also to pioneer and promote innovative research and activities that have lasting impacts and to serve as a leading change agent in our country,” Olayinka said.

    According to him, the research materials will be useful, not only in Nigeria, but will also serve as templates for similar exercises in the African continent.

    “Our ultimate desire is for our students, in rural and urban areas as well as in all geographical zones, to live a more fulfilling and rewarding life,” he said.

    Olayinka commended the Federal Ministry of Education and the Ford Foundation for their roles in bringing development and awareness to secondary schools in the country.

    Also speaking, Mrs Florence Otaru, the National Coordinator, HIV/AIDS Department, Federal Ministry of Education, said the ministry would continue to sustain the relationship to ensure that students are knowledgeable in the field of FLHE.

    Otaru added that the ministry had coordinated and monitored the implementation process of the project in collaboration with stakeholders, through critical mass meeting and capacity building process.

    She said that three teachers from each school were trained for implementation of the programme.

    The coordinator added that the ministry, in collaboration with the National Control of Aids (NACA), had carried out activities through the help of the World Bank to domesticate FLHE implementation in schools.