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he President and Visitor, Federal University of TTechnology, Minna (FUT

Minna), Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has said that the directive to enroll all Federal Government employees drawing their salaries from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) into the Integrated P a y r o l l a n d P e r s o n a l Identification System (IPPIS) was irreversible.

The President said in his speech a t the 29 th convoca t ion ceremony of Federal University of Technology, Minna that

T h e P r e s i d e n t w h o w a s represented by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, said: “Just as we are diversifying our economy, tapping into other streams of revenue to revamp our economy, so are we resolute on plugging loopholes in public finance to eliminate fraud and serve funds which can be used to address

opposition to the directive was “akin to economic sabotage.”

challenges such as infrastructure deficit and unemployment.”

He also said that Government remained mindful to the cardinal role of science and technology in

national development which “informed our decision to

review admission ratio in f a v o u r o f s c i e n c e a n d technology programmes in our

No Going Back On IPPIS—— President Buhari

Muhammadu BuhariPresident and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

Etsu Nupe, Promoter Proposed Edu SokoVarsity Visit NUC

NUC, CAMES Sign MoU on Quality Assurance

in this editionFU Wukari Appoints Bursar, Registrar

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tertiary institutions,” adding that government was strongly committed to improving the standards of education in the long term.

That is why we gave education the second highest sectorial a l l o c a t i o n i n t h e 2 0 2 0 appropriation bill with N652.94 billion. In addition, we allotted N272 billion to the Tertiary Trust Education Fund (TETFund) in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for projects in our tertiary institutions. All this point to the fact that we are determined to improve our educational system within are available resources.

He admonished the graduands that, the degree which you have been conferred with today have empowered you to be potential job creators. Think innovatively and build synergies through the r e l a t i o n s h i p s y o u h a v e established in school to advance your fortunes in life while our government continues to work assiduously to create more job opportunities.

He said he has a firm believe that Nigeria will remain one nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. However, achieving this requires the commitment of the citizenry to common good. I therefore urged the youth, especially graduates who have been trained in cosmopolitan e n v i r o n m e n t s l i k e o u r universities, to eschew all forms of prejudice as in all their endeavours, going forward.

He observe, there is a lot we can

achieve in this country if we look inward. I am convinced that our country has the wherewithal, in terms of human resources to turn our fortunes around. As we focus on investing in infrastructural development and other sectoral reforms, we expect the academia and industry to build viable synergies for our technological growth. In view of this, I urge our universities to take up the challenge of channeling their

research and innovation efforts into solving some of their institutional mediate needs and those of the host communities.

The chancellor of the university, his Eminence Eze (Dr.) Eberechi N. Dick (jp), Eze udo 1 of m g b o k o n g w a a m a i s e autonomous community, Abia state, in his address of welcome congratulated the graduands, parents, guardians and well-wishers for achieving the milestone. He urged them to be good ambassadors of university in wherever they may find themselves.

He told them that the certificate they receive today is a license for them to transform the world into a better place, be the change agents that the country truly need and provide innovative practical solutions to the litany o f p rob lems fac ing the development of this country.

He said that the ongoing m a s s i v e i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l development in the University is largely due to the Federal Government's release of various funds in 2019. He expressed profound appreciation and assured his Excellency, the Visitor, that the University will reciprocate this gesture by prudently deploying the funds to critical areas that ensure the delivery of the university's mandate in science and technology.

He appreciated the Governing Council, Management of the University for changing the narrative of Council and Management relationship in Nigerian universities. The h a r m o n i o u s w o r k i n g relationship between this p r e s e n t C o u n c i l a n d Management has been adjudged as the best in the history of the UniversityHe thanked staff and students of the University, for providing the much needed support for the Management to succeed.

The p ro -chance l lo r and chairman of the governing council of the university of t e c h n o l o g y, P r o f . F e m i Odekunle in his speech

Dr. Isah Ali PantamiHon. Minister of Communication



implored each graduand to apply the entrepreneurial skills acquired in the university to exploit the opportunities 'that abound in the world out there, endeavour to become highly sought-after service-providers and/or employers of labour, and be recognized as trail blazers and leading lights that they have been trained to be by the University.

He said Governing Council has continued with its pursuit of policies and positions that guarantee and encourage development of staff and s t u d e n t s , t h a t e n h a n c e knowledge-generation and dissemination, that ensure quality and award-winning research output, that further harmonious relations between the University and its host community and among the consti tuent group of the University community itself, and that promote positive value-orientation with respect to discipline and integrity. The letter explains the University's zero tolerance for (and virtual immunity from) any type of c o r r u p t i o n a n d s e x u a l misconduct.

He also said that as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, the main job and responsibility of Council has been to maintain and further the enhancement of the enviable brand of Federal University of Technology, Minna, as a performing, peaceful and secure University that is "national" in

orientation, national in student composition, and national in staff "mix". To my mind, this we have done creditably and I wish to assure all our stakeholders that this we shall continue to do as we

move from one level to another higher level. In this regard, I

thank my colleagues on the Governing Council for their loyalty, cooperation and support.

He thanked the following: the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his continued confidence in us; the Honourable Minister of Education for his continued support and the leaderships of TETFund and NUC for their invaluable provisions, my colleagues on the Governing Council for their support in keeping the university on the path of discipline, integrity, probity, accountability and due process: the entire Management, Senate and staff of the University for

their dedication to duty; and the staff and students Unions for their cooperation in the smooth running of the i n s t i t u t i o n a n d t h e maintenance of peace on our campuses.

Finally, he congratulated the graduands, their parents and relations and I wish all the graduands success in their future endeavours.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Bala, in his address said consistent with its vision, the Federal University of Technology, Minna, has continued to maintain its eminent position as a leading specialised university and has maintained its position among the top ten Nigerian and top o n e h u n d r e d A f r i c a n universities. He enumerated the university’s achievements for last one year to includes S t a f f m o t i v a t i o n , Infrastructural Development, R e s e a r c h , I n n o v a t i o n s , Creativity and Development and Alumni Achievements.

To boost staff morale and reward hard work , the U n i v e r s i t y r e c o g n i s e d exceptional achievements wi thin and outs ide the Univers i ty th rough the SERVICOM Award Ceremony that held in 2019. Twenty nine (29) members of staff were identified under various categories as follows:

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His Eminence, Eze (Dr.) Eberechi N. DickMboko Ngwa Amaise,, Abia State



Consistent-with its mandate, the university has continued to strive for quality and relevance of its Academic programmes. Senate of the University approved a number of new programmes within the period under review. These included the Bachelor of Te c h n o l o g y d e g r e e s i n Information Technology, Digital Media Technology and Library Information Technology, as well as Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering. The Bachelor of Technology Applied Geophysics underwent resource verification and was granted approval by the NUC. The Department of Horticulture was carved out of the Department of Crop Production, while the Industrial Technology Education Programme was restructured into two programmes, namely Cons t ruc t ion Technology Education and Electrical and Electronics Education.

T h e n e w p o s t g r a d u a t e programmes approved include PhD and M.Tech programmes in Food Science and Technology as well as Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health. The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), which is primarily funded by the German Government, gave approval for i t s M a s t e r ' s R e s e a r c h Programme (MRP) to be upgraded to a Doctoral Research Programme (DPR) on Climate Change and Human Habitat (CCHH). The programme has commenced with eleven (11) students from different West Afrlcon countries admitted.

Additionally, the African Centre of Excellence in Mycotoxin and Food Safety (ACEMFS) secured the approval of Senate for PhD and M.Tech programmes in Food S a f e t y, To x i c o l o g y, a n d M o l e c u l a r B i o l o g y a n d Bioinformatics. The admission

process for the programmes is ongoing. At the close' of application, a total of 103

candidates from Nigeria and 78 from nine other West and Central African countries had applied.

. To ensure that academic activities are carried out in line with the' mission of the University, an "eagle eyed" Committee on Monitoring and Quality Teaching was constituted under the chairmanship of a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor [Accdemic), Prof, Akim Osunde. Currently, all academic staff are being' encouraged to upload their courseware online, among other improvements, prior to the c o m m e n c e m e n t o f e a c h

Semester, to facilitate effective learning.

The University's objective of expanding access to university education was further realised with the recent approval by NUC for Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic to run an affiliation programme with the University.

Addi t iona l ins t i tu t ions , inc lud ing "Nige r S ta t e Polytechnic Zungeru Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro and Niger State College of Education are at various stages of discussion with the University for affiliation. I am happy to announce that 4he -University has obtained NUC's approval to commence Open and Distance learning (ODL) programme seven years after our first attempt.

Approval has been given for us t o r u n B . Te c h d e g r e e programme in Computer Science via ICT-enabled learning model of ODL. The U n i v e r s i t y h a s t a k e n advantage of the recently approved NUC policy on Transnational Education to enter into a twinning model institutional-collaboration with the Girne American University of Cyprus for an i n t e r n a t i o n a l d e g r e e p rogramme in se lec ted disciplines.

During the year under review, sixteen academic programmes

Prof. Femi OdekunlePro-Chancellor



of the University underwent NUC accreditation, the results of which are being awaited. Several programmes in Engineering, A r c h i t e c t u r e , Q u a n t i t y Surveying, Building and Animal Science were also visited by accreditation panels of the respective professional bodies and, I am happy to announce that all were successful.

In infrastructural funding from T E T F u n d a n d N e e d s Assessment Fund for the Rev i t a l i s a t ion o f pub l i c universities have enabled us to substantially address our infrastructural needs at the Gidan Kwano Campus. The School of Engineering and Engineering Technology Phase II building has been completed, as well as the 40 male and female public lavatories with boreholes in academic areas.

The constructions of the School of life Sciences and School of Physical Sciences are ongoing in earnest. The completion of the two complexes later in the year will enable the university relocate the two schools from the Bosso Campus to the Gidan Kwano Campus. Other ongoing projects at various levels of c o m p l e t i o n i n c l u d e t h e Department of Cyber Security Sciences building and 250 seat lecture Theatre for the School of I n f o r m a t i o n a n d Communication Technology (ICT).

It is also my pleasure to announce that the University is a beneficiary of ongoing projects

to provide a Mini" ICT Square for R & D b y t h e N i g e r i a n Communications Commission (NCC) and an ICT Hub by the N a t i o n a l I n f o r m a t i o n Technology Development

Agency (NITDA). Both ore at different stages of completion and are expected to provide state-of-the art facilities 'for training and research in 21st century technologies. Construction of the first of three clusters of students'

hostel by Urban Shelter ltd also commenced in 2019.

In addition to physical projects, the university also carried out extensive maintenance work in students' hostels and academic areas, and spent over N30 million on books; journals and e-resources for the library. We also expended over N400 million, principally from the Needs Assessment Fund for the procurement of equipment and furnishing of laboratories.

The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) also supported the University with equipment that was used to establish, the Digital and Malware Detection Laboratories at the Department of Cyber Security Science. T h e s e I n v e s t m e n t s i n e q u i p m e n t a n d l i b r a r y resources went a long way in not only enhancing our preparedness for the 201 9 a c c r e d i t a t i o n e x e r c i s e Conducted by the NUC, but also certainly our capacity to deliver high quality practical training to our students and to conduct research.

The research profile of the University has been rising steadily and drawing accolades from far and near. Some of the international grants attracted by the University in 2019 include: Artificial Intelligence f o r C l e a r ) E n e r g y (£155,465.00 or approximately N73,000,000 Naira funded by the Roya l Academy of E n g i n e e r i n g U K ) ; T h e European Commission Intra Africa Academic Mobility Programme (£ 1,400,000.00) secured by a consortium of five African universities led by Rhodes University, South Africa; African Research Network for Urbanisation and H a b i t a b l e C i t i e s g r a n t (£609,772.60) secured by another consortium involving FUT Minna and led by the University of Lagos.

A robust relationship has continued to exist between the university and its alumni,

Prof. Abdullahi Bala Vice Chancellor



which has led to a successful hosting of its 2nd Global Reunion in 2019. The Association has developed a business plan for its 'Shea Invest', an investment drive t h a t w o u l d d e v e l o p 3w\z`2facility, machinery/dryer and general employment for not just our graduates but also the community at large.

Additionally, a ground breaking

ceremony for a 5000-bed Alumni Hostel Development Project took place during the 2019. Reunion, in the bid to reduce the scarcity of g o o d q u a l i t y h o s t e l accommodation for the students. He presented a summary statistics for the graduating students. Graduation Statistics At this convocation ceremony, by the authority of the University Senate, we shall be awarding

Degrees and diplomas to deserving students for the 2018/2019 academic session. On the whole, the total number of students found worthy in character and learning are 'four thousand five hundred and two (4,502). Three thousand five hundred and ninety seven (3,597) students shall receive First Degrees and these include 1 39 students from our affiliate

institutions, namely: Federal C o l l e g e o f E d u c a t i o n (Technical), Potiskum (1 05); Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (11); and Kaduna Polytechnic (23).

The breakdown of the classes of degrees for the graduands are as follows: First Class (57 or 2%), Second Class Upper (926 or 26%), Second Class Lower (1733 or 48%), Third Class (836 or 23%) and Pass (45 or 1 %).

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to announce that OGUNFOLAJI, Yusuf Oluwasegun of the D e p a r t m e n t o f C i v i l Engineering in the School of Infrastructure and Process Engineering Technology (SIPET) is the overall best graduating student in the 2018/2019 academic session with a CGPA of 4.82.

The Postgraduate School of the University continues to ensure that students graduate as and when due as the far reaching reforms introduced by the University in 2018 are being strictly adhered to. The Postgraduate School shall be awarding 182 Postgraduate diplomas, 629 master's degrees and 94 doctoral degrees amounting to a total of nine

Invited guest



NUC, CAMES Sign MoU on Quality AssuranceThe National Universities Commission (NUC) and Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l’Enseignement Supérieur

(CAMES), had s igned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to f ac i l i t a t e the

i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e i r collaboration on higher education quality assurance within West African sub-region.

The signing of the MoU took place on Thursday, 9 January, 2020 at the CAMES Secretariat in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

At the signing ceremony, NUC Deputy Executive Secretary (Academics), Dr. Suleiman B. Ramon-Yusuf, who represented

the Executive Secretary, expressed the Commission's delight to collaborate with

Dr. Ramon Yusuf (1st left) Dr. Noel B. Saliu (3rd left) with other officials during the CAMES watch signing the MoU, while

hundred and fifty six (956) graduands. The total is inclusive of graduands of our affiliate programme in College of Basic and Advanced Studies, Yauri.

He admonished the graduands that hand that gives is always above that which receives; therefore, aim at being an employer rather than being an employee. As you do so, also remember and give back to your alma mater and keep us abreast of your progress especially through the platform of the Alumni Association.

He thank the visitor of the U n i v e r s i t y , P r e s i d e n t Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR for his general- vision and support for the University system, which have helped in minimising disruptions to academic calendar, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), FNCS, FBCS, FilM, has proved to be a great friend of, and pillar of support to the University.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, Management and staff of the Ministry have continued to

support the University in our moments of need; we are, therefore, very grateful. Also worthy of mention, are the Executive Secretary NUC, P r o f . A b u b a k a r A d a m u Rasheed mni, MFR, FNAL, Management and staff of the Commis s ion , w ho have tirelessly and supported us in very many ways to ensure quality and well being of the Univers i ty Sys tem. The unprecedented support we have been receiving from the Executive Secretary TETFund and his team is h ighly appreciated and acknowledged.



CAMES, a reputable regional quality assurance agency for francophone Africa.

He reiterated that the objectives o f C A M E S w e r e q u i t e comparable with those of NUC. He informed that NUC, which was a regulatory and quality assurance agency charged with the responsibility of orderly development of university education in Nigeria was established in 1962 as a unit in the Cabinet office of the then

Prime Minister and became a statutory body in 1974.

The Commission, according to Dr. Ramon-Yusuf, had the largest university system in Africa with a total of 172 universities comprising 45 Federal, 48 State and 79 Private universi t ies with s tudent population of 2.2 million and 63, 650 academic staff with 11, 120 as full Professors.

The Deputy Executive Secretary further explained that the main activities of the Commission revolved round quality assurance. He added that, the Commission also among others, set Minimum Academic Standards in Nigerian u n i v e r s i t i e s ; c o n d u c t e d a c c r e d i t a t i o n e x e r c i s e s ; Developed a very robust Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system to accommodate more students into Nigerian University System (NUS) and produced guidelines on Transnational and Cross Border Education.

Harping on the collaboration, Dr. Ramon-Yusuf said that NUC held its collaboration with CAMES in high esteem; adding that quality assurance, harmonisation and m u t u a l r e c o g n i t i o n o f qualifications in Africa were important to the Commission.

He reported that the Commission had similar collaboration with A s s o c i a t i o n o f A f r i c a n Universities (AAU), while it played active roles in African

Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN), Harmonisation of African Quality Assurance and Accreditation (HAQAA), Pan African Quality Assurance Framework (PAQAF).

He pointed out that beyond the continent, NUC was involved and had linkages with United States' Council for Higher Educa t ion Accred i t a t ion (CHEA), United Kingdom's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the German DAAD,

U n i v e r s i t y o f S u s s e x , University of London and other international institutions.

He emphasised that one of the m a j o r r e a s o n s f o r t h e collaboration between NUC and CAMES was due to the challenges faced hy Nigeria w i t h i t s F r a n c o p h o n e neighbours with regards to higher education. He expressed

Meeting session



the opinion that mutual collaboration should be based on mutual respect. He expressed with dismay instances where non-quality assured institutions were established in some n e i g h b o u r i n g c o u n t r i e s particularly for Nigerians.

He particularly gave the example of Bachelor of Nursing (B.NSc) programme being run in two years in some of those countries instead of the globally- accepted duration of 4 years.

He therefore called on CAMES to ensure that the violation of quality assurance principles in the countries of its jurisdiction were addressed. He stressed that as a continent, Africa had not reached the level where accreditation of programmes and institutions would be voluntary. He advised CAMES to make its accreditation compulsory for all Francophone countries.

He recalled that Ghana was not a c c r e d i t i n g i t s p r i v a t e u n i v e r s i t i e s u n t i l t h e intervention of NUC, which led to the decision of the National Accreditation Board to begin the acc red i t a t ion o f p r iva t e universities in Ghana.

Welcoming the NUC delegation earlier, CAMES Secretary General, Professor Bertrand Mbatchi, prayed for peaceful coexistence in the region in light of the security challenges being

experienced in Nigeria and Burkina Faso.

Giving an overview of CAMES, Prof. Mbatchi said that it was the French acronym for the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education with its Secretariat in Ouagadougou. He s a i d t h a t C A M E S w a s established in 1968 with the object ive of harmonising academic programmes and

policies regarding to staff recruitment and promotion in its member states.

The Secretary General explained that CAMES consisted of 19 countr ies namely, Benin, B u r k i n a F a s o , B u r u n d i , Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Gabon, G u i n e a , G u i n e a B i s s a u ,

Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Chad, Senegal, and Togo.

He further stated that CAMES had developed a strategic plan based on seven strategies and had adopted a dynamic plan 2020 – 2022. Some of CAMES’ partnership programmes were des igned to show the i r expertise. A few examples of the partnerships were those with

UNESCO, West African Health Organisation (WAHO), DAAD, Association of Francophone Universities (AFUL) among others.

Professor Mbatchi traced that CAMES-NUC collaboration started when NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed invited him and some of his staff to the NUC

CAMES Secretary General, Professor Bertrand Mbatchi,



Secretariat in Abuja in 2018. The visit, he said, led to the development of the MoU between the two organisations and the validation of the framework of action.

He commended Professor Rasheed and staff of the Commission who had worked tirelessly to get the two organisations to the present level of signing the MoU. This, a c c o r d i n g t o h i m , w a s indication of African oneness in diversity which could be exp lo i t ed to p romote a prosperous continent. He noted that the MoU was a sign of common vision to Pan African larger vision.

Professor Mbatchi further said that CAMES and NUC were advanced in quality assurance and their collaboration would open doors for mutual benefits and capacity improvement. He said that NUC was undoubtedly the most important quality assurance agency at Pan African level, while CAMES was the biggest quality assurance agency at African regional level.

He charged that It was the duty of the two organisations to show the world their potentials that could transform the African continent.

After the signing of the MoU, the two organisations proceeded to give precision to the

document in a meeting that discussed the action plan.

Some of the frameworks for action discussed included publicising the NUC-CAMES collaboration; promotion of good understanding of quality between the two agencies and their constituencies; noting that

harmonisation does not equate

uniformity, NUC and CAMES should have an understanding of what minimum competencies, knowledge and skills students should demonstrate at particular levels to make harmonisation meaningful; the collaboration should promote minimum standards and accreditation, as Africa cannot allow the luxury of optional accreditation based on its peculiarities and level of development.

Also, NUC and CAMES should designate focal persons/officers to actualise the objectives (short, middle and long term) of the MoU; ECOWAS should be informed of the collaboration between NUC and CAMES as well as the objectives of the collaboration; Joint conferences and workshops should be o r g a n i s e d b y t h e t w o organisations.

It was also agreed that NUC and CAMES should take advantage of the AAU Television to publicise the MoU signing ceremony and the emerging activities from the collaboration and the collaboration should take advantage of available funds worldwide to facilitate their joint activities.

Also in the NUC delegation was Director of Academic Planning, Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu.

Dr. Ramon Yusuf briefing the Pressmen



FU Wukari Appoints New BursarRegistrar, After an extensive recruitment process, the Governing Council of the Federal University Wukari, at its 17th meeting held on

January 27, 2020 approved the appointment of Dr. Aboki Bambur Sallah as the Registrar and Mr. Paul Hassan Akpa as the Bursar of the University with effect from 5th May 2020 when the tenures of the current post holders expire.

The new Registrar, Dr. Aboki Bambur Sallah is currently a Depu ty Reg i s t r a r a t t he University where he has held responsibilities in Council A f f a i r s , S e n i o r S t a f f Es tab l i shment , Academic Affairs, Central Administration, amongst others. He attended the Bambur Primary School and Government Secondary School, Jalingo, Taraba State for his

primary and secondary education. For his higher education he attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from where he holds a Bahcelor’s, Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degrees in Public Administration.

He started his professional career in the Taraba State Civil Service where he held a number of administrative positions from 1998, joining the Federal University Wukari in 2011 as a Principal Assistant Registrar.

Dr. Sallah is a member of a n u m b e r o f P r o f e s s i o n a l Associations including the N i g e r i a n I n s t i t u t e o f M a n a g e m e n t , C h a r t e r e d A d m i n i s t r a t i o n I n s t i t u t e , Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. Dr. Sallah is married with children.

The new Bursar, Mr. Paul Hassan Akpa is currently a Deputy Bursar at the Federal University Wukari. He attended LGEA Primary School, Ika-Ichala, Ankpa LGA, Ikah Community Secondary School and Government Teachers College, Abejukolo all in Kogi State for his primary and secondary education.

He proceeded to the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State where he obtained the Ordinary and Higher National Diplomas in Accountancy. Mr Akpa holds a B a c h e l o r ’ s D e g r e e i n

Accountancy from the Salem U n i v e r s i t y, L o k o j a a n d Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance from the Nasarawa State University,

Keffi. He is a Member of, amongst others, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of N i g e r i a ( I C A N ) a n d Associa t ion of Nat ional Accountants (ANAN). He is married with children.

In his remarks at the end of the recrui tment process, the Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal University

Wukari, Alhaji Uba Nana Ahmed, Garkuwan Ningi, said that there were a total of 6 applications for the position of Registrar and 12 applications for the position of Bursar.

Prof. Musa KundiriVC FU Wukari

Uba Ahmad Nana Pro-Chancellor



Etsu Nupe, Promoter Proposed Edu Soko

Varsity Visit NUCThe Chief Promoter of the

p r o p o s e d E d u S o k o

University, Bida, Alhaji Aliyu

Ndagi, accompanied by His

Royal Majesty, Etsu Nupe,

Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar

last Friday visited the

Executive Secretary, National

Universities Commission

(NUC), Professor Abubakar

Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR,

FNAL, to brief him on the

extent of their bid for the

e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f t h e

University.

W h i l e i n f o r m i n g t h e

Executive Secretary about the

p roposa l , A lha j i (Dr. )

Abubakar thanked him and

his management for accepting

to receive the delegation

despite his tight schedules and

short notice. He told Professor

Rasheed that he was part of the

team because of his awareness

that education was a very

important tool towards the

social economic development

of any nation.

He emphasised that he had to

lead the delegation to solicit

the Executive Secretary’s

support towards the speedy

processing and approval of the

proposed university in order to

create access for applicants in

the Nor th-Cent ra l geo-

Political Zone and Nigeria in

general.

In his remarks, the Chief

Promoter, Alhaji Ndagi,

assured the Execut ive

Secretary, that the proposed

university which had been

undergoing scrutiny by the

Commission since 2013 was

initiated to provide quality

education in a conducive

learning environment, groom

students with high sense of

m o r a l i t y , t r a i n i n g ,

knowledge and high sense of

responsibility to enable them

contribute meaningfully to

society’s after graduation.

R-L: Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed; Chief Promoter of the proposed Edu Soko University, Bida, Alhaji Aliyu Ndagi,

His Royal Majesty, Etsu Nupe, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar and the



He d isc losed tha t the

proposed University when it

takes-off will commence with

three faculties namely;

Agriculture, Sciences and

S o c i a l S c i e n c e s /

Management. He mentioned

that the main core programme

of the university would be

agricultural training to build

human capi ta l for the

economy.

The university, according to

him, would establish a robust

self-reliance system on

agriculture with the help of

the private initiative method

where students and teachers

would be trained on sciences.

Responding, the Executive

Secretary commended the

formidable and intimidating

delegation for the giant stride

of

e s t a b l i s h i n g a p r i v a t e

university in Bida. He gave

them a rundown of the history

of private university, their

present geo- political locations

and the urgent need of the

Northern geo-political zones to

follow suit in establishing

private universities.

He stated that the Commission

was ready to send a team to the

proposed university if required

structures were on ground or

the delegation could provide

a take-off site for the

universi ty, while they

continue to work on the

permanent site.

In the delegation of the

p r o p o s e d E d u S o k o

U n i v e r s i t y w e r e : t h e

Secretary,

Abdullmalik Usman, Alhaji

Ameen Shakur, Garba

H a s s a n , A l h a j i B a b a

Abdulrahaman, Alhaji Bala

Abubakar, Henry Daniel,

Alhaji Abdullahi Yewa, Bar.

Umar Shehu Bida and Asian

Imoke, the Project Manager.

Group photograph of HRM Dr. Yahaya Abubakar, Prof. Rasheed with the Proposed University’s delegation and NUC Management



COMMUNIQUE OF THE TWENTY-FIRST NIGERIAN ACADEMY OF LETTERS (NAL) CONVOCATION AND INVESTITURE OF NEW FELLOWS, AND SCIENTIFIC SESSION HELD AT THE J.F. ADE.AJAYI AUDITORIUM,

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS ON THURSDAY, 8 AUGUST, 2019

PREAMBLE

The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), an autonomous, lion-political body of scholars in the humanities, held its 21st Convocation and Investiture of New Fellows, and Scientific Session on Thursday, 8th August, 2019, at the J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos. The theme of the Convocation was "Religion and Morality in a Secular State".

In attendance were 121 professors from different Nigerian and overseas universities. The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters Professor Francis Egbokhare, FNAL, presided over the Convocation and investiture of New Fellows and the Vice President, Professor Duro Oni, FNAL presided over the Scientific Session. Thirty-six new members were inducted six new Regular Fellows (Professors AdemolaO. Dasylva, Abdulkrasheed Na’Allah, Sunday Enessi, lfeorna Mabel Onyemelukwe, Albert 'Lekan Oyeleye, and Jim Unah) and two . Honorary Fellows Yemi Ogunbiyi, and Mr Olusegun Adeniyi) were admitted into the NAL College of Fellows, Other key dignitaries in attendance were Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, newly reappointed Minister of Transportation; Prof Rasheed Abubakar, FNAL, the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC): Prof. ls'haq Oloyede, FNAL, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and Professor Obiajulu Emejulu, Executive Director of the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN). The vice chancellors included Prof. Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, the Vice Chancellor of the University of. Lagos: Prof. AbdulRasheed Na'Allah, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja; Professor Eyitope Ogungbenro Ogunbodede, the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Professor Andrew Haruna, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Gashua and Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele, the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University, Port Harcourt.

The Convocation Lecture titled, “Morality and the state”. The Nigerian Experience, was delivered by Professor Emeritus Godwin Sogolo, FNAL. Two well researched papers on the Convocation theme were also presented at the Scientific Session by Professor Akin Alao of the Department of History, of the department of History and Professor Umar H.D. Danfulani of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Jos. In the course of this presentation, pertinent issues that need the attention of government and the general public were discussed. These formed the basis of the following observations and recommendations.

OBSERVATIONS At the end of the engaging Convocation Lecture and the stimulating Scientific Session, the following were observed: I. The Nigerian state seems to pay scant attention to the education of youth on the ethos and the realities

of cultural diversity; 2. There is a rapidly growing culture of moral apathy, especially among the Nigerian youth, due to

failure of governance at all levels; 3. Poor attention is given to moral education in the national socialisation processes and, this has created



strained relationships and avoidable social distance between the state and the people; 4. The Nigerian Constitution (Section 15(2)) upholds the idea of a secular state but the document

equally contains provisions that undermine this secular character; 5. The current absence of a distinction between the state and religion in Nigeria was partly created by

the British colonial policies which made religion and ethnicity coterminous; 6. There is the systemic collapse of merit on the altar of religious bigotry and ethnicity, which promotes

corruption and insecurity across the nation; and 7. The clear absence of a national philosophy is largely responsible for the palpable moral decay and

cultural disorientation of our youth. 8. The running of university education in Nigeria has become so complex and difficult because of

paucity of funding. Federal Government still pays lip service to funding of education, and it is most unfortunate; and

9. In recent times, politicians without requisite knowledge of the university system are appointed as Pro-Chancellors. This trend can hardly add value to the running of the University system in Nigeria. .

RECOMMENDATIONS In view of the above observations, the following recommendations were: made in the course of the

Convocation Lecture, the Scientific Session and the ensuing discussions: 1. There is an urgent need for a humanising education that could socialise our youth into Nigerian ethos

and diverse cultural values; " 2. Government should put in place policies that would guarantee the preservation of our religious

diversity, .as well as recover and propagate our waning cultural values, through curriculum review and proper reorientation on core national values;

3. The social distance between the people and the state can OI1ly be bridged by a radical value reorientation that is championed by the humanities;

4. There is the need to review relevant sections of the Nigerian Constitution that contradict the secular state status and effectively separate religion from the state;

5. Deliberate efforts should be made to ensure a return to the traditional culture of reward for exemplary acts and punishment of 'erring conducts;

6. Adherence to merit and professional ethics will significantly ensure that the funds entrusted to public servants are properly utilised for the benefit and common good of all citizens;

7. Government should expedite actions on evolving the needed national philosophy which would provide the framework for sustainable quality control and, peer review of professional ethics and conduct;

8. To fund university education in Nigeria, Federal Government should increase its, budgetary allocation to the education sector to 25% and progressively increase this annually to 40% within three years. The leaderships of universities are also encouraged to be innovative and creative in sourcing for additional alternative and sustainable revenue streams to enable them survive, thrive and compete well internationally; and

9. For effective university administration, Visitors to all universities in Nigeria should give priority to appointing experienced and knowledgeable people in university administration and similar institutions as Pro-Chancellors.

Professor Francis Egbokhare, FNALPresident, Nigeria Academy of Letters (NAL)



PRESS RELEASE

SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS FOR 2019

UNESCO KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL-KHALIFA

PRIZE FOR THE USE OF ICT IN EDUCATION

The UNESCO invites nominations from Nigeria for the King Hamed Bin Isa Al-Khalite price for the use of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

This is to recognize approaches in leveraging new technologies to expand educational and lifelong learning opportunities for all, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Goal 4 on Education.

The theme of the 2019 Prize is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to innovate Education, learning and teaching.

N o m i n a t i o n s s h o u l d b e f o r w a r d e d t o rdnatcom.unesco@education .gov.ng on or before 23

October, 2019. Receipt of nominations will close by st31 October, 2019 (midnight Paris time)

For more information visit .

Announcer-

Arc Sonny EchonoPermanent Secretary

http://www.unesco.org/ict-ed-prize/register

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (PRESS & PR)

SHAKE UP IN EDUCATION MINISTRY

Education Minister, Adamu Adamu has approved the redeployment of eleven (11) Directors and Principals of Federal Unity Colleges in an exercise, the Minister said is designed to strengthen service delivery and also fill existing vacancies in the education sector.

Top on the list of Directors redeployed are Abdulkadir Binta (Mrs.), Principal, Federal Government College (FGC) Kwali, who is now the Director, Basic and Secondary Education Department in the Ministry.

Binta will take over from Dr. Lami Amodu, the current Director of Basic and Secondary Education, who will retire from service on the 14th of October, 2019.

The current Principal of Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Yaba, Dr. Ufoegbune Ogochukwu(Mrs.) has

now been moved to the Ministry’s headquarters to fill the vacancy of Director, Federal Education Quality Assurance Services (FEQAS), while Mr. Omada David Idakwoji of the Federal Science and Technical College, Uromi, takes over from Dr. Ufoegbune Ogochukwu of the Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, as Principal.

Similarly, Dr. Mrs. Yakubu Oyinloye of Queens’ College, Lagos, is to take over from Akamo Esther (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government Girls’ College, Shagamu, While Dr. (Mrs.) Essien Funmi of the Federal Government College, Ijanikin, is to take over from Dr. (Mrs.) Yakubu Oyinloye as Principal, Queens’ College, Lagos.

Akamo.O. Esther (Mrs.) of Federal Government Girls’ College(FGGC),Shagamu is to succeed Dr. (Mrs.) Essien Funmi as Principal, Federal Government College, Ijanikin, while Abdullahi Asmau Yakubu (Mrs.) of the Ministry’s Tertiary Education Department is to replace Mr. Manko Kudu (who will be retiring from service on the 6th of September, 2019) as Principal, Federal Government Academy, Suleja.

Mrs. Stella Maris Ufuoma Omu, current Principal of Federal Government Girls College, Bwari (who will be retiring from service on the 10th of November, 2019) will be succeeded by Sodangi Jumai Binta (Mrs.) of Federal Government Girls College, Abaji.

Also, Offonkasi Ifeoma Scholastica (Mrs.), current Vice Principal, FGBC, Apo, is to replace Sodangi Jumia Binta (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government Girls’ College, Abaji.

Mr. Shehu Dahiru of Federal Science and Technical College, Kafanchan, is to replace Abdulkadir Binta (Mrs.) as Principal, Federal Government College, Kwali.

Finally, Mrs. Oguah Florence of National Commission for United Nation Scientific and Cultural Organization (NATCOM-UNESCO) is now the Secretary General, NATCOM-UNESCO.

Handing over formalities are to be completed by Monday, 9th September, 2019, except where otherwise directed.

Ben Bem GoongDeputy Director (Press & PR)

http://www.unesco.org/ict-ed-prize/register











he National Universities Commission, cognizant of the need to streamline the operations of Part Time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian T

universities, had through a publication in the print media, including the Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into parttime programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013.

2.0. Universities That Made SubmissionBased on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) universities indicated that they would run Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as detailed below:

A. Federal Universities1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri2. University of Benin, Benin3. University of Calabar, Calabar4. University of Lagos5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt7. University of Uyo, Uyo8. University of Abuja, Abuja9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto14. University of Jos, Jos

B. State Universities1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo

State5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun

State7. Rivers State University of Science and Technology,

Port Harcourt

8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State

9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, Port Harcourt

10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,

Ogbomoso12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Osun State University, Osun State19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State

C. Private Universities:1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State8. Wesley University of Science and Technology,

Ondo, Ondo State

3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIESTO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICHPROGRAMMES.Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded their completed documents, based on the approved format. Following the analysis of the submissions by the Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The universities are:A. Federal Universities1. University of Lagos2. University of Port Harcourt3. University of Calabar4. University of Benin5. University of Abuja6. University of Uyo7. University of Jos8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES



10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto13. Bayero University, KanoB. State Universities1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti

State2. Cross River State University, Calabar,

Cross River State3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,

Rivers State5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye,

Ogun State6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo

State7. Enugu State University of Science &

Technology, Enugu State8. Tai Solarin University of Education,

Ijagun, Ogun State9. Rivers State University of Science &

Technology, Port Harcourt10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi

State11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue

State12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa

State13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba –

Akoko, Ondo State15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra

State16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi,

Nasarawa State.

C. Private Universities1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City,

Edo State7. Wesley University of Science and

Technology, Ondo, Ondo State8. Fountain University, Osogbo9. Crawford University, Ogun State

Dr. Noel Biodun SaliuDirector, Academic PlanningFor: Executive Secretary

GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICHPROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with the guidelines on programme by programme basis.

Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the NUC on programme by programme basis.

This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time programmes:

1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes;

2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the approved full-time equivalent must be available in the university, must have earned full accreditation and must be run within approved campuses;

3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 20% of total students’ population in the programme;

4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time equivalent;

5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science;

6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, i.e. on the main campus of the university;

7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme;

8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied the Resource Verification Requirements.

9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all parttime programmes must be obtained.

The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes. Signed

Management



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19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

2002

Adamawa State University, Mubi

2002

Gombe State University, Gombe

2004

Kaduna State University, Kaduna

2004

Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 2004

Plateau State University, Bokkos 2005

Ondo State University of Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008

Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State

2005

Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun 2005

Umaru Musa Yar’AduaUniversity, Katsina

2006

Yobe State UniversityDamaturu, Yobe State 2006

29

30

31

32

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

2006

Osun State University,Osogbo 2006

Taraba State University,Jalingo 2008

Kwara State University,Ilorin

2009

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst.

STATE UNIVERSITIES

17 Ebonyi State University,Abakaliki

2000

1

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

2

14

Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt 1979

Ambrose Alli University,Ekpoma 1980

Abia State University,Uturu 1981

Enugu State University of Science & Tech, Enugu 1982

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 1982

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) 1982

Lagos State University,Ojo, Lagos 1983

Ladoke Akintola University ofTechnology, Ogbomoso 1990

Imo State University,Owerri

1992

Benue State University,Makurdi 1992

Delta State University,Abraka 1992

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba - Akoko

1999

Kogi State University,Anyigba 1999

Niger-Delta University,Yenagoa 2000

15

16

Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityUli

2000

Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 2000


34Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Ikpaden 2010

33 Sokoto State University,Sokoto 2009


35

36

37

38

39

40

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni

2010

Bauchi State University,Gadau 2011

Maitama Sule University,Kano 2012

The Technical University, Ibadan.

2012

Sule Lamido University,Kafin Hausa

2013

Ondo State University ofMedical Sciences

2015

41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016

42 Eastern Palm University,Ogboko 2016

43 University of Africa,Toru-Orua 2016

44 Borno State University 2016

45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta

2017

Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo

201746

47 Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara

2018

48 2019Bayelsa Medical UniversityYenagoa, Bayelsa State


Federal University, Nasarawa State

Lafia, 2011

Federal University, Gombe State

Kashere, 2011

29

30

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst. S/N INSTITUTIONS

YearEst.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

1948

1960

1962

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962

1962

1970

Bayero University, Kano 1975

1975

University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975

University of Jos, Jos

University of Maiduguri

Maiduguri, 1975

Usmanu Danfodiyo Sokoto

University, 1975

University of Port-Port-Harcourt

Harcourt, 1975

Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife

LagosUniversity of Lagos,

University of Benin, Benin City

University of Calabar, Calabar

1975

Federal University of nology, Owerri

Tech-1980

1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

14

2

Federal University of Technology, Akure

198115

Modibbo Adama University ofTechnology, Yola

198116

University of Uyo, Uyo 1991

Michael Okpara of Agriculture, Umudike

University 1992

National Open Nigeria, Lagos

University of 2002

Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

2007

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

Federal University, Kogi State

Lokoja, 201128

Federal University ofTechnology, Minna

1982

Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

1985

University of Abuja, Abuja 1988

Abubakar Tafawa University, Bauchi

Balewa 1988

University of Makurdi

Agriculture, 1988

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

1988

Nnamdi Azikiwe Awka

University, 1992

Federal University, Alike, Ebonyi State

Ndufu- 2011

Federal University, Ekiti State

Oye-Ekiti, 2011

Federal University, Bayelsa

Otuoke, 2011

The Nigeria Police Wudil, Kano State

Academy, 2012

Federal University, Kebbi, Kebbi

Birnin- 2013

Federal University, Zamfara

Gusau, 2013

Federal University, Yobe

Gashua, 2013

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

Federal University, Taraba State

Wukari, 2011

Federal University, Katsina State

Dutsin-Ma, 2011

31

32

Federal University, Jigawa State

Dutse, 201133

41Nigeria Maritine UniversityOkerenkoko, Delta State

2018

42Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

2018

43Nigerian Army University,Biu

2018



26 Obong University, Obong Ntak

2007

14

15

1

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

2

16

17

18

19

20

Babcock University, Ilishan Remo

1999

Madonna University,Okija 1999

Igbinedion University,Okada

1999

Bowen University, Iwo 2001

Covenant University, Ota 2002

Pan-Atlantic University,Lagos

2002

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 2002

American University ofNigeria, Yola 2003

Redeemers University, Ede,Osun State

2005

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 2005

Al-Hikmah University,Ilorin 2005

Caritas University, Amorji-Nke, Enugu 2005

Bingham University, Auta-Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State

2005

Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005

Renaissance University,Enugu 2005

Bells University of Tech, Ota, Ogun State

2005

Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State 2005

Crawford University,Igbesa, Ogun State

2005

Kwararafa University, Wukari (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.)

2005

Crescent University,Abeokuta

2005

21

22

23

24

25

Novena University, Ogume, Delta State 2005

University of Mkar, Mkar 2005

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State

2006

Caleb University, Lagos 2007

Fountain University, Osogbo 2007

S/NYearEst.

27

28

29

30

31

Salem University, Lokoja 2007

Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State

2007

Veritas University, Abuja 2007

Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo

2007

Western Delta University,Oghara, Delta State

2007

32The Achievers University,Owo

2007

33 African University of Science & Technology, Abuja 2007

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

Baze University, Abuja 2011

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State 2011

Samuel Adegboyega University, 2011

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State 2012

Evangel University,Akaeze, Ebonyi State

2012

Gregory University,2012

McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012

Southwestern University,Okun Owa, Ogun State

2012

Augustine, University,2015

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

Afe Babalola University,Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

2009

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 2009

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja 2009

Oduduwa University,Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009

Rhema University,Aba 2009

Wellspring University,Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009

Adeleke University, Ede,2011

Paul University, Awka,Anambra State 2009

42

Ogwa, Edo State

Uturu, Abia State

Ilara, Lagos State

41 Osun State

43

51

52

Chrisland University,Owode, Ogun State

2015

Christopher University,Mowe, Ogun State

2015

S/NYearEst. S/N Year

Est.

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

Hallmark University,Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015

Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015

Michael and Cecilia Ibru Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015

2015

Mountain Top University,2015

2015

Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015

2015

Summit University,Offa, Kwara StateEdwin Clark University,Kiagbodo, Delta StateHezekiah University,Umudi, Imo State

Osun State

Ogun State

61

62

63

64

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State

Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia StateCoal City University, Enugu, Enugu State

2016

2016

2016

2016

65 2016

66

67

68

2016

2016

2016

Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo StateKoladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateLegacy University, Okija, Anambra State

Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State

Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State

Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State

Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State

Eko University of Medical Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State

69

70

71

72

73

74

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

Skyline University, NigeriaKano State75 2018

Greenfield University, Kasarami Kaduna State

Dominion University, Ibadan Oyo State

Trinity University, Laloko Ogun State

Westland University, Iwo Osun State

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77

78

79

2019

2019

2019

2019



The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012:

1. Abia State University, Uturu 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina5. Anambra State University, Uli 21. Gombe State University, Gombe6. Benue State University, Makurdi 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil8. Delta State University, Abraka 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 25. Kwara State University Malete10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 26. Kaduna State University, Kaduna11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 27. Bauchi State University, Gadau12. Imo State University, Owerri 28. Yobe State University, Damaturu13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 29. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 30. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 31. Osun State University, Osogbo16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi

1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only)2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 19. Adeleke University, Ede4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 20. Veritas University, Abuja5. Bowen University, Iwo 21. Achievers University, Owo6. Covenant University, Ota 22. Al-Qalam University, Katsina7. Igbinedion University, Okada 23. Baze University, Abuja8. Pan-African University, Lekki 24. Bells University of Technology, Ota9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 25. Crawford University, Igbessa10. Caleb University, Lagos 26. Crescent University, Abeokuta11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 27. Fountain University, Osogbo12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 29. Novena University, Ogume14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 30. Salem University, Lokoja15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 31. Veritas University, Abuja16. Madonna University Okija 32. Bingham University, Karu

Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng

Signed:MANAGEMENT

Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in NigeriaThe National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to announce to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private universities in Nigeria.1. Application in writing stating the intent for the establishment of the university2. Interview of prospective proprietors3. Collection of application forms4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant

NUC departments6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU

7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university8. First site assessment visit9. Finalisation of document10. Second (final) site assessment visit11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees12. Approval by NUC Management13. Approval by NUC Board14. Approval by FEC

State Universities :

Private Universities :

Federal Universities :

List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes

Prof. Executive Secretary, NUC

Announcer

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 17. University of Calabar, Calabar2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan3. Bayero University, Kano 19. University of llorin, llorin4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 20. University of Jos, Jos5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 21. University of Lagos, Akoka6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 25. University of Uyo, Uyo10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 27. Federal University, Lafia12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 29. Federal University, Dutse14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 30. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 31. Federal University, Oye-ekiti16. University of Benin, Benin City 32. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna



he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta Statethe general public, especially parents and prospective 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abujaundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers StateT

licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu Statefor violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: Abuja.

42) Temple University, Abuja1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in

anywhere in Nigeria. Nigeria.2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos.

Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses Nigeria.6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

other campuses in Nigeria 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

any of its other campuses 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other Centre.

campuses 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of Academic, Lagos

its other campuses. 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any Campus)

of its other campuses. 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT

other campuses. 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna

campuses. 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with

any of its other campuses International Professional College of Administration, Science and 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University.15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos.16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its charges on subscribers.

campuses in Nigeria.21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu

Campus 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 5) West Coast University, Umuahia.

Nigeria. 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.

Nigeria. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 9) L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State.27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of

its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk.

campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.

Nigeria30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their

Nigeria further necessary action.31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in

Nigeria.32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in

Nigeria Professor 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

List of Illegal Universities Closed Down by NUCPUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT



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