The Unilorin Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has been appointed the Grand Commander of all paramilitary groups on the campus.
Disclosing this when he led a group of officers of the university’s Man O’ War on a visit to the Vice-Chancellor penultimate week, the Commander-in-Chief of the UNILORIN Man O’ War, Adesanya Misbaudeen, said Ambali would be decorated with the new title at a colourful ceremony later this month.
Misbaudeen, who disclosed that the UNILORIN Man O’ War was established in 1985, pointed out that the group is focused on “raising better citizens and leaders through the citizenship and leadership training centre.”
The 400-Level student of the university thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his earlier visit to the Man O’ War Bay and the donation made to the organisation.
Acting Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Prof Jelil Oguntola has advised engineers not to compromise the ethics of their profession. He urged them to handle projects given to them with seriousness, saying professionalism must always be their watchword.
He gave the advice at a workshop organised by the Osogbo chapter of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in the school’s main auditorium. The workshop is mandatory for prospective members of the society.
Oguntola advised the engineers to adhere to the ethics of the profession, stressing that there were legal liabilities that could be incurred if engineers failed to take precautions.
He urged members to practise the profession with care and seriousness, adding that a mistake made by a professional in his professional duties could be costly to the society.
In his address, the NSE chairman, Mr Felix Adeniran, praised the university management for its support towards the Society’s cause.
He said disclosed that a senior lecturer of the Civil Engineering Department, Dr F.A. Oginni, has been appointed pioneer chief examiner for the group.
Institutions affiliated to UNILORIN have been tasked to ensure they maintain the best global practices for which the university is known.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, gave this charge last Tuesday during an workshop organised for the affiliates by the Centre for Affiliated Institutions, UNILORIN.
Ambali, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof Nike Ijaiya, said the workshop was not to demonstrate superiority but promote quality.
He said such workshop was crucial to ensure that students get the best of education, accountability and to make teaching and learning effective.
The Director of the centre, Prof. A. O. Omotosho, said the workshop would afford the two sides the opportunity to discuss to foster good working relationships.
Geographers have been advised to focus on how to solve societal problems. This was the message at the conference of the Association of Nigeria Geographers (ANG) at the Osogbo campus of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN).
The theme was: Climate change and human security. The theme, the organisers said, is germane, especially at a time the world is being ravaged by bio-geophysical distortions caused by changes in climatic condition.
Speakers agreed that solving the climatic conditions would require re-orientation of geographers from purely academic perspective to problem-solving research.
Declaring the conference open, the Acting Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof Jelil Oguntola, said geographers should be concerned about how they could solve societal challenges through quality and cutting-edge research. This, he said, is how geography could remain relevant to the world.
Prof Adeniyi Gbadegesin, Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Science and Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, who is also the ANG President, led members, including UNIOSUN Acting Registrar and Bursar Mr G.A. Shittu and Mr Samuel Adegbite, to the occasion.
The plenary witnessed the presentation of research papers on climate change and its possible impact on human security. The papers focused on developmental issues facing the environment, including theoretical and conceptual issues on climate change, physical systems, politics and governance, legal issues and mitigation measures, among others.
Over 200 geographers and professionals presented their works.
Prof Gbadegesin described the conference as the best in a decade. He hailed the UNIOSUN management for supporting the Department of Geography to host the conference.
The Local Organising Committee was headed by Prof Temi Ologunorisa, with Dr Samuel Yakubu and Mr Kayode Samuel as Secretary and Assistant Secretary.
Geographers have been advised to focus on how to solve societal problems. This was the message at the conference of the Association of Nigeria Geographers (ANG) at the Osogbo campus of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN).
The theme was: Climate change and human security. The theme, the organisers said, is germane, especially at a time the world is being ravaged by bio-geophysical distortions caused by changes in climatic condition.
Speakers agreed that solving the climatic conditions would require re-orientation of geographers from purely academic perspective to problem-solving research.
Declaring the conference open, the Acting Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof Jelil Oguntola, said geographers should be concerned about how they could solve societal challenges through quality and cutting-edge research. This, he said, is how geography could remain relevant to the world.
Prof Adeniyi Gbadegesin, Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Science and Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, who is also the ANG President, led members, including UNIOSUN Acting Registrar and Bursar Mr G.A. Shittu and Mr Samuel Adegbite, to the occasion.
The plenary witnessed the presentation of research papers on climate change and its possible impact on human security. The papers focused on developmental issues facing the environment, including theoretical and conceptual issues on climate change, physical systems, politics and governance, legal issues and mitigation measures, among others.
Over 200 geographers and professionals presented their works.
Prof Gbadegesin described the conference as the best in a decade. He hailed the UNIOSUN management for supporting the Department of Geography to host the conference.
The Local Organising Committee was headed by Prof Temi Ologunorisa, with Dr Samuel Yakubu and Mr Kayode Samuel as Secretary and Assistant Secretary.
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Rahamon Bello has described the return of students’ unionism after a 10-year break as the dawn of a new era. He spoke last Thursday during the swearing in of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) in a ceremony held at the institution’s main auditorium.
The inauguration came two weeks after members of the union executive and legislative arms were elected in keenly contested elections.
The union leaders took the oath before a body of principal officers led by the VC. Others at the event included Dean of Students’ Affairs (DSA), Prof Tunde Babawale, deans of faculties and Heads of Departments.
Prof Bello said the university made history with the return of unionism after 10 years. He said: “We are at the event of today putting the past behind us and looking forward to full democratisation of our life by providing a conducive environment for development of future leaders. We have nurtured a new dispensation to fruition. This came after adoption of a new union constitution.”
The VC praised the DSA and the electoral committee chaired by Dr Alabi Soneye for conducting a peaceful and widely accepted election. He congratulated the union leaders and all aspirants, urging them to ensure peace throughout the union’s tenure.
“The electoral process may not have been perfect but once it is credible and fair, it should be accepted by all. Whatever loopholes that have been observed in the past elections will be worked upon and plugged, so that coming elections will be flawless,” he said.
Babawale said there were lessons to learn from the election, especially the students’ efforts to write a constitution that would make it difficult for non-students to hijack the union.
He said: “Today, we have ensured that we draft a constitution that serves as a basis and roadmap for good governance. The sacredness of this constitution that you wrote should be upheld by all players.”
Highpoint of the event was the swearing in of the union leaders by Assistant Registrar for Legal Issues.
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The union president Abiodun Martins, in his acceptance speech, promised that his leadership would promote academic excellence and maintain peace on campus.
He said: “My administration will be open to constructive criticism as this brings about the successful change that we all desire. We want to lay a prosperous foundation for the sake of our colleagues and posterity.”
After the ceremony, Prof. Babawale led a procession of principal officers to the newly-renovated union building and parliament chambers at the Amphitheatre.
The UNILORIN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has described the death of the pioneer head of the institution, Emeritus Professor Tekena Tamuno, as a big loss to the academic community.
Tamuno, who was appointed the pioneer principal of the university, then called the University College, Ilorin, in October 1975, died on April 11, this year in Ibadan, at the age of 83.
Reacting to the death of the renowned historian and distinguished administrator, Ambali said he would be remembered for his vision and pioneering role in laying a solid foundation for the UNILORIN upon which generations of Vice-Chancellors after him are building.
In a condolence letter to Tamuno’s widow, Ambali said: “Prof. T. N. Tamuno contributed significantly to the establishment, development and stability of the University” of Ilorin, adding that he was “a pleasing, friendly and easy-going person, who was loved by all who were privileged to work with him.”
The Vice-Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), in Lapai, Niger State, Prof Muhammad Maiturare, has charged teachers to uphold the ethics and virtues of the profession and not to engage in any misconduct.
He gave the charge at the induction for graduates of various education programmes in the Faculty of Education by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) held at the twin lecture theatre of the university.
Maiturare said professionalisation of the teaching career is critical to the development of education sector in Nigeria – hence the need for teachers to be role models.
The vice chancellor expressed his readiness to partner with the TRCN to bolster the educational programmes of the university towards improving the teaching methodologies of the system and other institutions in the country.
Administering the oath on the inductees, the Registrar/Chief Executive, TRCN, Prof Addison Mark Wokocha, who was represented by the Director, Professional Operation of the Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Roni, said the induction of trained teachers at the point of graduation was aimed at creating consciousness and improving the quality and status of teachers in Nigeria.
The UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof Rahamon Bello and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof Duro Oni met with the new executive committee of Kegites Club, UNILAG Chapter, penultimate week.
Bello expressed pleasure with the meeting and praised the club for its commitment to showcasing the cultural diversity of Africa’s Heritage.
He promised that the club would have the opportunity to play a major role during this year’s Chancellor’s Cocktail, which is a part of the convocation coming up later this month.
He explained that the inability of the university to involve the club in past convocations was due to the vacant chancellor’s position.
The Vice Chancellor, however, urged the club to present a formal proposal on its plan to spice up this year’s Convocation to the Chairman, Ceremonies Committee, Prof Timothy Nubi.
Authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have inaugurated an Ombudsman Committee to investigate the grievances of workers of the university.
The four-man Committee was inaugurated last Tuesday by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Rahamon Bello, who charged its members to do a good job by restoring the confidence of workers in the university. The committee, which will serve for two years with effect from February 9, 2015, is chaired by Prof F.A.D. Oyekanmi of the Sociology Department.
Mrs. Helen Oribayo is the Secretary to the committee, while Prof O. Omidiji (Cell Biology) and Prof A. Fagbenro-Beyioku (Medical Microbiology & Parasitology) are members.
The committee’s terms of reference are to: “examine complaints and petitions on various issues as it relates to staff of the University; evaluate any other related issues that may be forwarded to the committee; and advise management on how to properly address all complaints/petitions.”
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC, Academic and Research), Prof Babajide Alo; DVC (Management Services), Prof Duro Oni; Registrar, Dr Taiwo Ipaye; Director of Academic Planning Unit, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe and Director of Quality Assurance, Prof Solomon Okunuga were at the inauguration.
