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UNILAG COMMUNITY WALKS AGAINST SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND DRUG ABUSE
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n Wednesday, July 5, 2017, the staff and student volunteers of the Unilag Community defied the heavy rain to embark on a campus-wide campaign against the troubling trio of suicide, depression, and drug abuse. Organised by the Counselling Unit, in conjunction with the Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative, LUTH, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and Faculty Executives, the campaign train visited students in their faculties and halls of residence, sharing the “Stay Alive” message. The volunteers later converged at the Afe Babalola Hall and there, the Dean of Student Affairs Division, Prof. Ademola Adeleke, moderated an interactive session with student leaders and other volunteers. He charged them to be openminded and always be willing to approach the Counselling Unit to discuss issues that are of concern to them. He urged them never to resort to the lure of drug abuse, which could make them victims of depression and suicide. He assured them of Management's resolve to make life and study in the University of Lagos rounded and convenient. The Director of Quality Assurance/SERVICOM, Prof. L.O Chukwu also took the opportunity to address student leaders. He reminded of the existence of the SERVICOM and its readiness to ensure that the quality of training received by students of the University of Lagos is top notch and never compromised. He gave the Unit's contact details to the students and assured them of its readiness to be of service whenever called upon.
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PROFESSOR ALABI SEBILI OKANLAWON SONEYEDELIVERED THE TH 9 INAUGURAL LECTURE IN THE 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION
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rofessor Alabi Sebili Okanlawon Soneye delivered a thoughtprovoking inaugural lecture on: “Geo-Spatial Techniques: The Bridge to Contemporary Multi-Disciplinary Researches and Development”.
In one of his collaborative works, a new multi-cultural scale for healthcare services was designed for Finland, India, Nigeria and China on the dimensions of structure, process and outcome including clinical effectiveness, service use, hospital The Inaugural Lecturer is a specialist in prescriptions and value for money. Geo-spatial Techniques. In looking at the limited development and implementation With this lecture, Professor Alabi Sebili of geo-spatial technology for resource Okanlawon Soneye has fulfilled his toga as a development in Nigeria, he designed a Professor of the University of Lagos by protocol for revising the grossly outdated paying his academic debt. Nigerian maps, some of which have been in existence for more than 60 years and analysis of the resources mapped. His researches had impacts on various application areas including: · Areas of Administrative Jurisdiction · Land cover and land uses · Agriculture and Food Security · Transport · Air Quality · Health and Health care services · Environment · Crimes and Policing · Disaster Risks and Vulnerability, etc.
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UNILAG RADIO 103.1FM SENDS FORTH PIONEER STAFF
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embers of staff of UNILAG Radio 103.1fm on Thursday, July 6, 2017 sent forth some of its retiring pioneer members of staff. They are the former Studio Manager, Mr. Kunle Ibrahim; former Production Managers, Messrs. Tolu Olarewaju and Thomas Egweni; former News Editor, Mr. Tayo Takuro and former Acting Co-ordinator, Mrs. Olabisi King-Paul. They were in the services of UNILAG Radio from 2005 and disengaged in December 2016. Members of staff took turns to pour encomium on the retired members of staff. The Guest Speaker at the occasion, former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tolu Odugbemi spoke on the need for teamwork and mentorship and charged the audience and the University community as a whole to imbibe discipline in all their endeavours. The event was graced by the Registrar, doubling up as the ViceChancellor's representative, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Ipaye; staff and students of the Department of Mass Communication.
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he University of Lagos played host to the st 1 Lagos Summer School in Digital Humanities, an International Workshop in Digital Humanities and Scholarship, on Monday, July 10, 2017. With the theme, “The Humanities in the Age of Technology: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Digital Tools for innovation and Development”, the six-day workshop was formally inaugurated by Lagos State Governor, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Dr. Shamsudeen Alison. He promised the support of the Lagos State Government to ensure that the Summer School occurs as an annual event. The representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola (DVC, Development Services), commended the Convener of the international workshop, Dr. Tunde Opeibi for putting the University of Lagos in the comity of progressive universities, distinguished by their commitment to continuous expansion of the frontiers of knowledge. She remarked that the Workshop in Digital Humanities was the first of its kind in Africa, and assured participants of a pleasant stay in the University of Lagos throughout the duration of the workshop. The workshop was convened by Dr. Tunde Opeifa, an Associate Professor of New Media and Digital Cultures in the Department of English, University of Lagos. He is also an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow.
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THE BLOOMBERG TEAM PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA
he Vice Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello FAEng received Mrs. Erana Stennett, Programme Director Bloomberg, L.P. a financial software, data, and th media company, in his office on Tuesday, 11 July 2017. In his welcome address, the Vice Chancellor expressed the University’s desire to have the BMIA Financial Journalism incorporated into the Institution’s curriculum. This will definitely improve the skills of the undergraduate and postgraduate students in Business and Financial Journalism in the relevant departments. While responding, Mrs. Stennett said the essential mission of Bloomberg Media Initiative for African Universities, was born out of the result of a conducted research by its team on the subject matter. She informed further that the deficiency of African Journalists in in-depth business and economy coverage informed the Team's reason for the initiative.
continued collaboration and support from BMIA Team in five key areas: curriculum upgrade to include addition case studies and integrate it with existing course in the relevant departments, the provision of Bloomberg Terminal Purchase for students on the Financial Journalism Training, full partial scholarship for some of the students on the programmes, support to bring in trainers/visiting lecturers from Bloomberg for Journalism Module, and provide access to UNILAG for all seven modules of BMIA. The visit was rounded up with a photo session. Among those present were Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research); Dr. (Mrs). Taiwo F. Ipaye, Registrar and Secretary to Council; Prof. Wale Okunuga, Director, Academic Planning and Prof. Iyiola Oni, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and some academic staff from the Department of Mass Communication.
She emphasized the several training opportunities available for tertiary institutions, and the need for them to collaborate and benefit from this initiative within the terms of Bloomberg corporate social responsibility (CSR). She said her organization offers Executive training, scholarships and internships for tertiary institutions as a way of capacity building to students. Professor Bello, thanked the Team and sought for
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THE DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE ARTS CLOCKS 20
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he week long activities marking the 20th year of existence of the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos kickstarted on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 with the unveiling of the event's logo.
and Students of the Department of Creative Arts, that the production from the department is born from great works of arts. He remarked that the Department is a fast-growing arts school that has produced many distinguished alumni in various aspects of music, performing arts and the visual arts. Notable amongst them are Dr. Rasheed Ismaila, Dr. Seyi Kehinde, Patricia Uwaje-King of the Mid-night crew fame, Demola Olota, Dare Art-Alade, Mocheeda, Helen Paul, Kachi Nnochiri, Sambasa Nzeribe and many others. He encouraged them to always do more as creativity involves both cultural and intellectual inputs.
Staff, eminent academic scholars and other accomplished past students of the alma-mata were filled with a new life of renaissance, joy unconfined to celebrate with the department. In his opening remarks, the immediate past Deputy Vice Chancellor, (Management Services), Prof. Duro Oni gave a brief detail about the Department. He traced its development from inception in 1975 to date. He informed the Department started as a Centre for Cultural Studies mainly for research. There were also sub-departments of Music and Fine Arts. The Music sub department later developed into a full-fledged department domiciled in the Faculty of Arts.
The week-long event would also include a Carnival and Costume Parade.
Unveiling of the Department of Creative Arts @ 20 Anniversary Logo
In 1997, the Centre was phased out and a Department of Creative Arts was established to run a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree programme in Creative Arts in the Faculty of Arts. Ending his reminisce, Prof Oni concluded by stating that the Department of Creative Arts has all it takes to become a Faculty.
Prof. Chinyere Okafor presents copies of her book titled, IkejiFestival to the Department and Prof. Duro Oni receives
Prof. Chimdi Maduagwu of the Department of English, University of Lagos, in a lecture titled: “The Place of the Creative Artist in Contemporary Nigeria”, commended the Staff
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Ms. Ayobola Kekere-Ekun speaks on her art work which is an imitation of Oya, a Yòrùbá goddess
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THE LAGOS MODEL UNITED NATION HOLDS 2017 CONFERENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA
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he Faculty of Law, University of Lagos and the Lagos Model United Nation Secretariat commenced the second edition of the Lagos Model United Nations th Conference (LMUN), on Thursday, 13 July, 2017 at the Faculty of Law Annexe. The Conference which was a three day International relations simulation aimed at providing a unique avenue for delegates / participants to interact effectively, use debates and other methods of communication, negotiation to provide innovative and ground breaking solutions to some salient African and global issues.
laudable and would create learning, networking as part of its effort to establish peace, secure human rights and above all enable people to live in dignity. In conclusion, the Chief of Staff, Omoniyi Pelumi and Secretary General, LMUN 2017, Aliu Gabriel expressed optimism that the discourse would encourage innovative ideas towards proffering solutions to specific world issues through the LMUN Idea Fair. Also present at the event were the former Dean, Faculty of Law, Professor Oyewole Oyewo, SubDean, Dr. Rosul Olukolu and Music star, Sound Sultan among other dignitaries.
The Dean, Prof. Ayodele Atsenuwa in her welcome remarks admonished the students on the roles of diplomats. In his keynote address, Doyin Omidiran on behalf of the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Overseas Affairs and Investment, Professor Ademola Abass commended the students and members of the organizing committee for their efforts in putting up the programme and promoting a forum like this to foster extracurricular learning and critical thinking that will equip students with the necessary tools to participate in public discourse nationally and on the global stage. The Country Director, United Nation Information Centre, (UNIC), Mr. Ronald Kayajar through his representative at the event, Mrs. Bolanle Olumekor, remarked that the project was
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THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES ORGANISES 5-DAY WORKSHOP he Association of Commonwealth Universities in collaboration with the University of Lagos organised a 5-Day workshop for early researchers from Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14, 2017.
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Officer, ACU; Prof. Cliff Studman, Professor of Research, St. John's University of Tanzania and Prof. Dr. Johnny Ogunji, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
The first two days featured a workshop tagged “Structured Training for African Researchers (STARS)”, held at the Biodun Shobanjo Multimedia Centre, Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos on Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11, 2017. It was a web-based professional training programme in research skills for early career academics.
Present at the Workshop were: Deputy ViceChancellor (Academics & Research), Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Peter Oluseyi; Deputy Director, Academic Planning, Dr. Musa Obalola; Dr. Risikat Dauda, Dr. Shonaike from the University of Ibadan, other academics from the University of Lagos, the University of Ibadan and Ebonyi State University.
The 3 other days featured a workshop for students tagged “Developing the Next Generation of Leaders” from Wednesday, July 12 to Friday, July 14, 2017, at the Julius Berger Hall, Faculty of Engineering, UNILAG. It explored innovative approaches to academic mentoring and career development for emerging researchers such as: early career academics wishing to learn techniques for developing themselves as researchers, senior academics, research managers, directors of graduate schools etc. The Workshop Conveners were: Sofia Apollonov, Project Officer, ACU; Verity Buckley, Programme
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LASPARK MARKS 10TH ANNUAL TREE PLANTING IN THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
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he Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) under the auspices of the Lagos State Government on Friday, 14th July, 2017 celebrated th the 10 Anniversary of the state tree planting campaign tagged “Think Green, Plant Green, Live Green” held at the University of Lagos Akoka campus, Lagos.
In conclusion, he implored citizen to seek clearance with LASPARK before embarking on massive deforestation within the state. The same position was shared by the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment Dr. Samuel B. Adejare through his representative Mrs. Halimat Adeniji. The event which was simultaneously done across the different centres in the State witnessed the tree planting exercise at different locations along the Akin-Adesola Road in the campus.
The programme was initiated in 2008 by the state government to improve the aesthetics of the environment, create recreational and relaxation centres, restore degraded areas and criminal hideouts, create jobs for the teeming populace and most importantly, mitigate the impact of climate change.
Also present at the event were immediate past Deputy Vice Chancellor, Management Services, Prof. Duro Oni, representative of the University Registrar, Mrs. Aderonke Asiwaju, Director of Works, Dr. E. A. Adeniran, and Director, Medical Services, Dr. R. Apampa.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Rahamon A. Bello FAEng represented by the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Iyiola Oni commended the initiative and stressed that the rapid urbanization has made Lagos lose its bio-diversity to different forms of developmental activities. He informed that trees sequester carbon, produce shade, improve urban quality of life, reduce energy needed to cool buildings are part of the various benefits of tree planting and cautioned that deforestation has huge negative impacts on human health. He encouraged the audience to buy into the initiative which will help in creating a cleaner, safer and sustainable environment. In his key note address, the Governor of the state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode who was represented by Mrs. Abisola Giwa disclosed that it has been a decade of sustained commitment to the exercise which has earned the state, national and global recognition. He identified the fact that trees play a crucial role in our lives and the preservation of the environment. He said a total of 6, 834, 938 (six million, eight hundred and thirty-four thousand, nine hundred and thirty-eight) trees have been planted state wide. He informed that with celebration of this year's Tree Planting day, another 500,000 (five hundred thousand) trees will be planted simultaneously across the state. He called on private developers in the state to support its scheme.
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THE 1 LADIPO MOBOLAJI ABISOGUN-AFODU ANNUAL LECTURE IN PHARMACY
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he 1stLadipo Mobolaji Abisogun-Afodu Annual Lecture in Pharmacy organised by its Board of Trustees in collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos was held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos. The Annual Lecture was endowed in honour of the donor's father who was a pharmacist. The endowment is the first of its kind in 35 years of the existence of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University. The objective of the lecture is to provide a veritable platform for the Faculty of Pharmacy to engage accomplished pharmacists in stimulating academic and professional discussion. Former Minister of Health, Prince (Pharmacist) Julius Adelusi–Adeluyi, OFR, mni, delivered the Lecture entitled: “Private Public Partnership as a Vehicle for Sustainable Pharmaceutical Education”. He spoke on the current economic condition in the country: the recession, the role of tertiary education in the society, the current situation of tertiary education financing, ways these financial challenges could be overcome via PPP-Private Public Partnership, etc.
Prince (Pharmacist) Julius Adelusi–Adeluyi, OFR, mni. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello FAEng was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics and Research, Professor Toyin O. Ogundipe. The Dean of Pharmacy, Professor B. O. Silva, Dean, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Professor Magbagbeola, representative of the donor, Professor J. T. daRocha-Afodu, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Professor Wole Familoni, staff and students of the Faculty of Pharmacy and the University were present at the event.
Marking the close of the event, presentation of plaques were made as follows: v Special Guest of Honour and former Chief Pharmacist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Mrs.ModupeOluwole presented a plaque to the daughter of late Frederick Ladipo, Mrs. Angela Omolola Branco; v DVC (DS), Professor Folasade Ogunsola presented a plaque to the representative of the donor, Professor John T. da-Rocha-Afodu, and v DVC (A&R), Professor Toyin Ogundipe presented a plaque to the Guest Speaker,
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT HOLDS MAIDEN ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
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changes, policy inconsistencies with each new political group or government introducing new or alternative policies without clear evaluation or justification of the existing ones will always jeopardize policy making process. The Chairman of the Occasion, Prof. Wellington Oyibo in his welcome remarks commended the organizers for putting together the event which could not have been at a more appropriate time. Also present at the event were the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Solomon Akinboye, Head of Department, Educational Management, Prof. Stephen Oyebade, representative of the University Registrar, Mrs. E. O. Makinde and Dean, Faculty of Education represented by Prof. Oladapo among others.
He said educational policy implementers (institutions, administrators, managers, and agencies) often face difficulties in effectuating many of the policies formulated by the people in power. He emphasized that these policies sometimes are based on political expediency than on well- studied objectives to develop education. He bemoaned the process of policy formation and lamented the manner in which policies are implemented in the country as unpalatable. In conclusion, he advocated that frequent policy
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CGC NIG. LTD. & THE CHINESE CONSULATE DONATES BOREHOLE TO EL-KANEMI HALL, UNILAG
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hina Geology Company (CGC) Nigeria Limited in conjunction with the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China commissioned a borehole project donated to ElKanemi Hall, University Of Lagos as part of CGC's Cooperate Social Responsibility, on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. The Consul General, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Chao Xiaoliang in his opening speech disclosed that the borehole donation is one of the 4 'China-Africa People-toPeople Friendship Action' projects that the Consulate has carried out this year. He expressed his delight to see that the construction was finished successfully by CGC. Mr. Chao expounded that the drilling project of a borehole in UNILAG is the first of the type by the Republic of China in any Nigerian University. This, he attributed to the legacy of excellence of the School as the Nigerian pride.
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Welcoming and appreciating the donors, the ViceChancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Rahamon A. Bello, FAEng, remarked that the donation was indeed commendable. It was recalled that the company was awarded a contract to drill a borehole for another location in the University, but went beyond the call of duty to do something in return for the Institution by bringing the Chinese Consulate on board. Present at the commissioning were: Prof. Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, DVC (A&R); Prof. Ben A. E. Oghojafor, DVC (MS); Dr. Lateef A. Odekunle, Bursar; Engr. Adelere E. Adeniran, Director, Works and Physical Planning Unit; Prof. Ademola Adeleke, Dean, Students' Affairs Division; Mr. Olushola O. Ayeye, Deputy Director, Works and Physical Planning Unit and other members of the University.
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES HOLDS DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
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n Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, held another edition of its Public Lecture Series, titled: “Personal Effectiveness, Key to Success in a Tumultuous World.” The Lecture was delivered by Mr. John Olaoye, the General Manager (Sales & Marketing) of Crown Flour Mill Limited and a Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria. He took the audience through the nature of global dynamics, pointing out stthe digital and borderless nature of the 21 century. He emphasized the importance of personal effectiveness, which he described as an individual's commitment to the principles and ethics of success in every area of life. He highlighted sthe fact that in the globalised world t of the 21 century, opportunities and competition are no longer localized; and urged the audience to commit to excellence, as there's plenty of room at the top for them. After a well-received presentation, interjected by rounds of applause, and a Question and A n s w e r session, Prof. F. O. Oyekanmi of the Department of Sociology presented the Speaker with a plaque of honour.
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LSS ORGANISES 7TH PROFESSOR A. B. KASUNMU ANNUAL LECTURE
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he Law Students Society (LSS) organized the 7th Professor A.B. Kasunmu Annual Lecture on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 with the theme, “Restructuring Nigeria: Pros, Cons, and Matters Arising.” In her welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Ayo Atsenuwa, emphasized that the programme was a wholly student-powered one and gave kudos to the organizers. The Guest Lecturer, Mrs. Funke Adekoya (SAN) delivered a well-prepared presentation, which took the
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audience down the memory lane of Nigeria's nationhood. She emphasized the holistic nature of the topic and its relevance to national discourse. She then encouraged students to contribute to nation building by taking the discussion on restructuring forward, popularizing it on the social media space, and being everready to take part in matters of community and national development. The event was chaired by Chief (Dr.) Kole Abayomi (SAN) and was graced by several august personalities from within and outside the University.
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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TEAM PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA
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he Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Rahamon A. Bello FAEng, on th Monday, 24 July, 2017 received the delegation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States of America at the Management Conference Room, Senate House, University of Lagos Main campus Akoka-Yaba, Lagos. The delegation included an Alumnus, a graduate of the Sloan Fellow's programme on Innovation and Global Leadership at the Institute Mr. Bolaji Finnih. He is presently the CEO of TechPrenuer Africa. The visit was to acquaint the Management of the University of Lagos with the activities of the Legatum Centre for Development and Entrepreneurship, a global hub for entrepreneurial leaders under the MIT Sloan School of Management. Similarly, the Executive Director, Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship, Mrs. Georgina Campbell, part of the delegation stressed that the MIT Sloan School of Management is putting together a program tagged “idea to impact”. She remarked that it is a pathway designed by MIT for global entrepreneurs in other to accelerate learning, drive access and strengthen the community. She added that the Sloan School of Management focuses on harnessing innovation, technology and entrepreneurship for real economic impact across Africa.
talks from successful African entrepreneurs workshops on understanding customers and venture pitch training. In his response, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon A. Bello FAEng, thanked the Team for creating such a noble pathway for academic and practical opportunities to students and emerging market entrepreneurs. He concluded that the innovationdriven entrepreneurship programme has the power to catalyze societal transformation.
The visit was rounded up with a photo session. Among those present were Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics); Prof. Ben Oghojafor, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services); Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development Services); Dr. (Mrs). Taiwo F. Ipaye, Registrar and Secretary to Council; Dr. Lateef A. Odekunle, Bursar; Dr. Folakemi Fadehan, University Librarian; Mr. Ayeye Ag. Director, Works & Physical Planning; Prof. L.O Chukwu, Director, Quality Assurance & Servicom.
She also spoke on the Open Mic Africa tour as a PanAfrica tour that seeks to find, educate and showcase the continent's top innovators as well as initiating dialogue among local entrepreneurs, investors and MIT mentors. The tour is a prelude to the 2017 Zambezi Award for Innovation in Financial Inclusion which will officially open in August 2017. The agenda across each African city will include Inspirational
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UNILAG MANAGEMENT SENDS FORTH DIRECTOR, WORKS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING
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he Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello FAEng, and the Management Team, on Thursday, July 24, 2017, sent forth the outgoing Director of Works and Physical Planning Unit, Engr. (Dr.) E. A. Adeniran. Members of the Management in turn extolled his virtues, foresight and professionalism. In response, the Director, Works and Physical Planning Unit, Engr. (Dr.) E. A. Adeniran thanked the Management for gift and support given to him during his tenure. The sendforth ended with a photo session. Also present at the event were: DVC (A&R), Professor Toyin Oundipe; DVC (MS), Professor Ben Oghojafor; DVS (DS), Professor Folasade Ogunsola; Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Ipaye; the University Bursar, Dr. Lateef Odekunle; the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Folakemi Fadehan; Provost, CMUL, Professor Foluso Lesi; Director, Quality Assurance, Professor Lucian Chukwu; Head, Procurement Unit; Dr. Akanmu; Acting Director, Works and Physical Planning, Mr. Olushola Ayeye.
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THE EXECUTIVE OF THE NIGERIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE VICE CHANCELLOR, NIGERIA
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he Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Rahamon A. Bello F A E n g o n Monday, 24th July, 2017 received the Executives of the Nigerian Library Association at the Vice Chancellor's Conference Room, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka Campus, Lagos. During the visit, the President, Nigerian Library Association, Dr. Umunna Opara informed that the Executives were on campus for the 55th National Conference scheduled between 23rd July and 27th July, 2017. He said the courtesy visit was to thank the Vice Chancellor and the management team for their unflinching support and dedication towards the library profession in the institution. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon A. Bello FAEng, in his response thanked the team for their visit. He informed the Association, the University has commenced the construction of a 9-floor Library for the Institution and that on completion it will be a state of the art and one of its kind in the nation. Also present were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics & Research) Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Ben Oghojafor; Deputy ViceChancellor (Development Services), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola; Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. Taiwo F. Ipaye; Bursar, Dr. Lateef A. Odekunle; Librarian, Dr. Folakemi Fadehan; Provost, CMUL, Prof. Afolabi Lesi; Ag. Director, Works & Physical Planning, Dr. Ayeye; Director, Quality Assurance & Servicom, Prof. L. O. Chukwu.
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HARVARD DISCUSSES COLLABORATION WITH UNILAG
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he Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello FAEng and the Management team interfaced with a representative of Harvard University, Professor Emmanuel K. Akyeampong, Oppenheimer Faculty Director, Center for African Studies, on collaborative opportunities between the two institutions on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. The meeting kicked off with a Skype video call to Dean Margot Gill, Administrative Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University. Prof. Akyeampong explained that Dean Margot Gill is especially interested in strengthening relations between Harvard and African Institutions. This, he said, was evident in the facilitation of visit/study opportunities for African academics by the Dean. One of those who benefited from this is Dr. Hallowed O. Olaoluwa of the Department of Mathematics, University of Lagos.
The Management also disclosed that they are anxiously looking forward to having the collaborative opportunities actualised as soon as possible to boost the staff knowledge base in the University. The human connections that will be acquired through this process will also be of benefit to the advancement of the two Institutions. Also present at the meeting were: Prof. Folasade T. Ogunsola,FAS, DVC (DS); Prof. Foluso E. A. Lesi, Provost, CMUL; Prof. Adedotun A. Adekunle, Dean, Faculty of Science; Prof. Timothy G. Nubi, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences; Prof. Funso A. Falade, Dean, Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Suleiman B. Hassan of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Hallowed O. Olaoluwa of the Department of Mathematics and other members of staff of the University of Lagos.
Prof. Akyeampong hoped that the establishment of a mutual relationship between the two Institutions will enable postgraduates, post-doctoral and other academic members of staff of the University enrol for programmes in Harvard University. Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor emphasised the Management's interest in facilitating participation of the University undergraduates, graduates and research staff in the Harvard University Summer Intensive Project.
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VISIT OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL, AFRICAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES ALLIANCE (ARUA) TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
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he Secretary General, African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Aryeetey visited the University of Lagos on Monday, July 31, 2017. In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Rahamon A. Bello, FAEng, appreciated the Secretary General for the visit. He expressed the University's readiness to contribute its quota to ensure that Africa is taken out of the woods in terms of research and to see that the works of African scholars gain world-class relevance. The VC enjoined UNILAG researchers to improve their research drive and skills to position themselves strategically to benefit from the new Alliance. Laying emphasis on this, Prof. Bello acknowledged that Africa is a futuristic continent but charged that the measures needed to secure that future must commence now.
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He reiterated that the major goal of the Alliance is to have a system of renowned collaborative research in place in Africa whereby best researchers in various fields across the ARUA-member-universities will converge to proffer solutions to major problems in Africa. Present at the meeting were: Prof. Ben A. E. Oghojafor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services); Prof. Folasade T. Ogunsola, FAS, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services); Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo F. Ipaye, FNIM, Registrar & Secretary to Council; Dr. Lateef A. Odekunle, Bursar; Dr. (Mrs.) Olukemi Fadehan, University Librarian; Prof. Babajide I. Alo, immediate past Deputy ViceChancellor (Academics &Research) and other academic members of the University.
Giving the opening remarks, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics & Research), UNILAG, Prof. Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, intimated the academic members of staff of the University on the objectives of the meeting. He stated further that the meeting was held to sensitise the University community with the activities of ARUA and the concept of its Centre of Excellence in relation to research in Africa. In his remark, he mentioned that the Vice-Chancellor is one of the key actors in the Alliance's network. Afterwards, he invited Prof. Aryeetey to throw more light on the objectives of ARUA to help Africa tackle its needs to be a force to reckon with globally. Prof. Ernest Aryeetey thanked the Management Team of the Institution for welcoming him with open hands and proceeded to inform members of staff the number of universities presently allied with ARUA and the maximum expected number of allies. He commended UNILAG for taking the lead, ahead of many other universities including the South Africans, by being the second university to make financial commitment to the ARUA cause. The former VC of University of Ghana in turn listed and gave elaborate insights on the focus areas of ARUA which are: § Enhanced Research Collaborations § Expansion of Graduate
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