Volume 7 Issue 11 - babcock.edu.ng

WEEKLY DIGEST
A BABCOCK UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER
Volume 7 Issue 11
Our Mission
July 10 - 17, 2014
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
 Building leadership
through Christian education; transforming
lives, impacting society
for positive change.
Our Vision
 A first-class Seventh-
day Adventist institution, building servant
leaders for a better
world.
Our Core Values
 Excellence
 Integrity
 Accountability
 Servant Leadership,
 Team Spirit
 Autonomy & Responsibility
 Adventist Heritage
QUOTE OF THE
WEEK
“A
man can’t
ride you
unless your
back is
bent.”
- Martin Luther
King Jnr.
Pushing the Babcock brand: The Marketing & Communication team at the Lagos State Advertising Agency event ‐ (l‐r) Godwin Ugbaka, Francisca Metonou, Tobi Disu, Funke Atolagbe and Olumide Olumuyiwa. B
abcock gave tacit support to the Olusegun Obasanjo Founda‐
WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY
event which nd
tion as it hosted its 2 annual attracted blood blood safety event to mark safety experts the World Sickle Cell Day, in including: Chair Nigeria, June 19th. of the Sickle The event held at Eko Hotel, Cell Lagos provided a platform for tion, Founda‐
Nigeria, sharing clinical trial updates Professor Olu Akinyanju, nationwide through his NGO, for reducing the incidence of Principal Investigator, Cam‐ Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation. transfusion‐transmitted ma‐
laria among sickle cell suffer‐
bridge University, Prof. J. The equipment uses unique Allain, Dr. Raymond Good‐ centrifugal technology to sepa‐
ers using riboflavin and UV rich as well as Managing rate blood into its major com‐
light. The method was intro‐ Director of Terumo UK, Kyo ponents. duced last year in Kumasi, Nishikawa. The gift is expected to enhance Ghana. Babcock’s Senior Medical Offi‐
Nigeria’s former President healthcare and service delivery Olusegun Obasanjo donated to Sickle cell sufferers in the Aphaere‐ country. cer, Dr. Ibironke Awodele led COBE Spectra the University’s team to the sis System to 11 hospitals Chrislead students with their chaperons and Babcock staff during the visit. Extreme left and right are Sanya Ola and Godwin Nwankwere CHRISLEAD STUDENTS VISIT BABCOCK
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Dr. Sodipo told them that they could always count on the University for econd year Senior Secondary with Babcock’s staff and faculty. Among School students of Chrislead the places visited were the Babcock Uni‐
Model College, Ogijo Ogun State, last versity Teaching Hospital and the Bab‐
week paid an educational visit to Bab‐ cock Bakery where the manager Fred cock. Ozor welcomed them. As the team of marketing and commu‐ At the School of Law and Security Stud‐
nication officers led by Godwin Nwank‐ ies, the Dean, Prof. Bankole Sodipo and were and Sanya Ola, received the Head of Private & Commercial Law, Dr. group, they shared the University’s T i t i l a y o unique history and core values. Aderibigbe, en‐
Beyond sight seeing, the visit afforded couraged students an interactive opportunity students to be the diligent in their studies. quality education with Babcock Law students maintaining a consistent re‐
cord of excellence among the best graduates from the Nigerian Law School. The School’s Public Relations Officer Akeem Adebayo who led the students thanked the University administration for an opportunity to have first hand information about the school’s pro‐
grammes. He said a full report of the students’ visit would be presented at the school’s next Parents/Teachers Asso‐
ciation PTA meeting. According to him, Babcock would cer‐
tainly benefit immensely from the visit as students and parents have already shown interest in the school prior to the visit. Top right is Prof. Sodipo and bottom right: School Captain, Tosin Oladesin ex‐
Fred Ozor welcome one of the students pressed similar sentiments and thanked the University for the Page 2
warm reception. MARKETING THE BABCOCK BRAND
W
ith global market becoming more competitive, Babcock is taking stronger strides at reaching its target audience. The African International Conference and Exhibition organized by Lagos State Advertising Agency (LASAA) was an‐
other opportunity to show case the Babcock brand, promote the Discover Babcock series as well as create keener CEO LASAA, George Noah, (middle) and CEO Insight Communications, Biodun Shobanjo flanked by the awareness of new and existing aca‐
Babcock team and other participants demic programmes. entourage also used the opportunity of Senior Marketing Officer, Godwin the visit to spread information about the Nwankwere, led the team comprising forth‐coming Alumni’ ‘Home Coming’ Senior Publications Officer, Godwin programme slated for July 17– 20, 2014. Ugbaka, Marketing Officer, Sanya Ola and students on industrial attachment, Toby Disu, Olumide Olumuyiwa and Francesca Metonou. The University’s Alumni Top: Noah and Shobanjo with another partici‐
Officer, pant. Left the BU team and an alumna. Olufunke Atolagbe, who was on the CREATING AWARENESS THROUGH NEW
delight at Babcock’s commitment to STRATEGIES
maintaining cordial relations with her institution as well as remaining committed to high academic standards. Similarly, a Babcock alumna, Moyinoluwa Adediran who is currently on national service at Corona, was also proud to identify with Babcock. Oluwadamilola with BU team The Marketing & Communica‐
was the only Nige‐
tion team not only entertained questions rian‐based institu‐
from interested parents and students, tion at the interac‐
In keeping with its new strategic mar‐
keting drive, Babcock participated at the Corona Secondary School, (CSS) Agbara’s 11th Grader Parents Forum held at Victoria Island, Lagos. Among the dozen universities and community colleges present, Babcock but also distributed flyers and copies of tive forum which the Inspire Magazine. provided a one‐stop shop for parents It is Babcock’s second collaborative effort and students seeking suitable tertiary with CSS, Agbara. In February, it deco‐
institutions for the next academic rated the best SS3 student, Odinaka session. Adigwe, as its ambassador for excellent Corona’s Vice Principal Academics, performance in the Cambridge Interna‐
Chinedum Oluwadamilola, expressed tional Examinations. Page 3
BUSS HOLDS PTA MEETING security or safety. The Parents Teachers Association Elder Aja promised to work with of Babcock University Staff School, the PTA to develop a pupil code BUSS, last Tuesday met to discuss of conduct to improve interper‐
sonal behavioural attitudes and institutional advancement. Oyinloye, (middle) with Thursday @ Eight anchors AROUND BABCOCK DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ON AIR @ HOPE FM 89.1 Among matters arising were issues create more classrooms to en‐
of security, hygiene, school lunch, hance learning. PTA levy and school bus shuttle The PTA Chair, Dr. Kola Olaiya pledged to ensure excellence in services. Head Teacher, Elder Israel Aja said academic standards while pay‐
he was committed to building an ing attention to details in service institution where children’s talents delivery. The PTA voted to grant a one‐year scholarship for the As the Babcock weekly phone‐in programme, and rights would be respected. wards of a member, Lucky On‐
Thursday @ Eight gains more attention, the Direc‐
He also projected plans to get were, who passed away June 22, tor for Facilities Management, Mrs. Abidemi Oy‐
other buses to ensure early pick‐up 2014. inloye was on air to address critical issues. of pupils without compromising Top on the burner were water shortage in some hostels, seemingly slow response to requests and hot lines to call in emergencies. One of which is : 07052683292 “We were interested observers in the Developers’ Hostels ‐ Royal, Bethel, Rehoboth, Justice Deborah and Marigold Halls,” said Oyinloye. “But with the decision to take over those hostels, we are plan‐
ning to construct five extra bore holes to ensure steady water supply.” She ascribed the seemingly slow response to the multi‐step approval system which requires techni‐
cians to complete requisition forms and have them signed by four officers who have other pri‐
mary responsibilities. She added that the depart‐
ment would do all within its resources to ensure the steady maintenance of the University’s facili‐
ties. “The department was set up to implement pro‐
grams, policies and procedures relating to the maintenance, repair and management of the Uni‐
versity’s facilities,” said Oyinloye. “We are geared towards achieving an enabling environment that will allow the University to fulfil its objectives; an environment where the infrastructure is not only user‐friendly but also pleasing to the eye.” Page 4
POETRY
HEALTH
BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER 
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They hydrate the skin and keep hair silky. 
Cucumbers re‐
duce cholesterol and BOOK: BUILDING BETTER FAMILIES A Christ‐centered home is a true recipe for suc‐
cess. For Prof. Philemon and Ruth Amanze, who marked their 25th wed‐
ding anniversary with a book, Become A Better Family, Lessons from Great Couples, this could not be disputed. The book, which is their second co‐authored work, relates personal experiences and those of other couples who have weathered vari‐
ous storms to get the homes of their desires. The 23‐chapter book contains several topics ranging from courtship to infertility and also explores real life situations on how couples can resolve their differences without throwing in the towel in exasperation. It in‐
cludes several questionnaires to help couples find bet‐
ter ways of improving their communication skills and dealing with their fears. The book also takes a look at the principles guiding adoption in various cultures. It is a must‐read for every‐
one who desires to find contentment and peace in their homes especially in the face of mounting trials and tra‐
vails in the 21st century marriage. LAND OF MY DREAMS My paths are not as solid as they used to be, Nor are my steps as confident as they once were. But these are not the worries of my smoldering fears. I worry about the quavering lips of our young, stuffed from fears of broken dreams of our ravaged land. I worry about the failing hearts of our strong, muscled ones, reduced to shadows chasing the relentless, faceless, nameless dread of sleep killers. I worry about the fertile carriers of our unborn dreams, Shut within the confines of their tortured hearts, fearful to express their lingering hope of better tomorrows. Indeed, my steps are not as strong as they used to be. Still, I dream of a new Nigeria, Devoid of rape or rivalry, rancor and reckless killings. I dream of a place where the land is green, Where children are not orphaned or women widowed. I dream of a new Nigeria Where men are defenders of faith and principles, where our collective peace will not be sacrificed at the cold altar of death. By Josephine Akarue A DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY PUBLICATION