c 11 May 2009 President Yar'Adua Challenges African Universities on Sustainable Development

11 May 2009
ISSN 0795-3089
Vol 4 No. 20
President Yar'Adua Challenges African Universities
on Sustainable Development
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resident Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, GCFR has urged African Universities to live up to
expectations by driving development in the Continent through research and inventions. He
issued the challenge when declaring open the 12th Conference of the Association of African
Universities (AAU) on Monday, 4th May 2009. The week-long Conference was co-hosted by
the University of Ilorin and the University of Abuja at the International Conference Centre,
Abuja.
The President, who was represented by
the Minister of State for Education,
Hajiya Aisha J. Dukku, stressed that
Universities in Africa had a duty to
stimulate intellectual debate on how to
move the region forward and that unless
higher institutions played their expected
pivotal role by generating innovative
ideas, the Continent might not meet the
demands of development on the global
scene. He however admitted that, for
this to be achieved, there must be a
significant and rapid investment in
higher education to properly equip these
universities to attain acceptable
standards of excellence.
He urged African universities to
consider the possibilities of networking
in research and pedagogy as no African
university can go it alone to address
most of the problems afflicting the
continent.
According to President
Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
President Federal Republic of Nigeria
Yar'Adua, Nigeria had taken the lead by making education a core component of his
administration's 7-Point Agenda knowing that it was the only means of pursuing and
sustaining equitable development.
In his remarks, Professor Njabulo
Ndabele, President of the AAU, said
that Nigeria was hosting the
Conference for the second time since
the establishment of the Organization
in 1967, the first being in 1990 in
Ibadan. He explained that the
Conference
theme
"Sustainable
Development in Africa: The Role of
Higher Education" was apt and that
higher education could play a major
role in promoting sustainability in
Africa. He added that discussions and
presentations at the Conference would
not only challenge African universities
to be more active in fostering teaching
and
learning
for
sustainable
development, but also engage them in
nurturing linkages and exchanges
towards producing answers to the
continent's debilitating problems.
Hajiya Aisha J. Dukku
Minister of State for Education
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Nuhu Yaqub and the Vice-Chancellor,
University of Ilorin, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, in their welcome message expressed
appreciation for the honour and privilege to host the 12th AAU Conference. Professor Yaqub,
who read the message on behalf of the host universities, observed that the Conference offered
a unique opportunity for Nigerian universities to interact with those from other parts of
Africa, share experiences and learn best practices from other countries.
The Objective of the Conference was
to address the mandate of higher
education
institutions
regarding
teaching and learning, research and
community
service
including
greening the campuses as they relate
to sustainable development in Africa.
The Conference was executed in two
parts:
i. The AAU Business Session
that concentrated on AAU
issues such as reports on the
Association’s
4
year
programmes, deliberations on
the next 4 year programmes
leading to another General
Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,
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Conference, and elections to the Executive Board; and
(ii) The Scientific session, the Conference
of
Rectors,
Vice-Chancellors
and
Presidents
of
African
Universities
(COREVIP)
that
dealt
with
the
presentation of papers on the Conference
theme.
Goodwill messages were delivered by
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,
Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, the
African Capacity Building Foundation
(ACBF), African Development Bank
(ADB), Association for the Development
of Education in Africa (ADEA),
Association
of
Commonwealth
Professor Njabulo Ndabele,
Universities
(ACU)
and
Global
University
AAU President
Network for Innovation (GUNI) Africa.
Others include Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (PHEA), Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation, UNESCO and the Association of
Universities and Colleges in Canada
(AUCC).
The Conference was attended by 250
participants from 28 African countries and 7
countries outside Africa. Participation at the
Conference
also
comprised
other
stakeholders of university education and
development partners.
Professor Goolam MohammedBhai,
AAU Secretary General
Professor Nuhu Yaqub
Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja
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Professor I.I. Uvah
NUC, Deputy Executive Secretary
Prof. John Tarrant
Secretary General ACU
Dr. Alice Lamptey
ADEA
AAU Elects New President
T
he 12th Conference of the
Association of African Universities (AAU)
was rounded off in Abuja on Friday, 8th May
2009 with the election of Professor Is-Haq
Oloyede as its new President for a 4-year
tenure. Professor Oloyede is the ViceChancellor of University of Ilorin. Other
members of the Executive Board were
similarly elected as follows:
Vice-Presidents
Prof. George MAGOHA, VC of University
of Nairobi, Kenya (Eastern Region)
Prof. Russel BOTMAN, VC of Stellenbosch
University, South Africa (Southern Region)
Prof. Bruno BEKOLO EBE BRUNO, Rector
of University of Douala, Cameroon (Central
Region)
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Professor Is-Haq Oloyede
New AAU President
AAU GOVERNING BOARD
FULL MEMBERS/MEMBRES
Eastern Africa / Afrique Orientale
Karrar A B ELABADDI – Omduraman Ahlia University, Sudan
Olive M MUGENDA (Ms) – Kenyatta University, Kenya
Charles OLWENY – Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda
Western Africa / Afrique Occidentale
Kwasi Kwafo ADARKWA - Kwame Nkrumah University of S&T, Ghana
Etienne Ehouan EHILE - University of Abobo-Ajame, Cote d’Ivoire
Naana OPOKU-AGYEMANG (Ms) – University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Northern Africa / Afrique Du Nord
Meflah ALMARABET – University of 7th April, Libya
Southern Africa / Afrique Australe
Filipe Jose COUTO – Edouardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
Lazarus HANGULA – University of Namibia
Adelani OGURINADE – National University of Lesotho
Central Africa/ Afrique Centrale
Paul Henri Zollo AMVAM – Universite de Ngaoundere, Cameroon
ALTERNATE MEMBERS/ MEMBRES SUPPLEANTS
Eastern Africa / Afrique Orientale
Charles KITIMA – St Augustine University, Tanzania
Western Africa /Afrique Occidentale
P O ABIODUN – Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
Aiah A GBAKIMA – University of Sierra Leone
Northern Africa /Afrique Du Nord
Mohamed Muftah M SALEH – University of Sebha, Libya
Southern Africa / Afrique Australe
Ngwabi Mulunge BHEBE – Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
Cisco M MAGAGULA – University of Swaziland
Central Africa/Afrique Centrale
Nil
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Association of Lady Pharmacists Holds 9th Biennial
Conference/Herbal Fair: Collaborates with NUC
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he National Universities Commission
Biennial
(NUC)
hosted
the
9th
Conference/Herbal Fair of the Association of
Lady Pharmacists (ALPS) of Nigeria at the
Professor Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium,
NUC, Maitama, Abuja from 6-10 May 2009.
The occasion, which coincided with the 21st
Anniversary Celebrations of the Association,
featured a National Workshop with the
theme ‘Cultivation of Medicinal Plants for
Nutritional
Health
and
Economic
Empowerment of Women’.
During a courtesy visit to the Executive
Secretary, Professor Julius A. Okojie, the
National Chairman of the Association, Lady
Pharmacist Margaret A. Vann, MAW, DSA
explained that ALPS, as an interest group
Professor Julius A. Okojie
was founded 21 years ago out of a desire to
NUC, Executive Secretary
channel the creative resourcefulness of Lady
Pharmacists for the good of the profession in particular and the nation at large. She thanked
NUC for providing the venue and sponsoring the roundtrip and accommodation of Experts
from the Diaspora as Speakers at the Conference and stated that the Association has been
involved in girl-child education, rehabilitation of drug addicts, building and setting of quality
control for members, rehabilitation of juvenile miscreants and advocacy for preventing
teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS.
Executive Secretary with members of the Association of Lady Pharmacists
In his response, Professor Okojie expressed desire to collaborate with the Association in the
area of quality assurance in Pharmacy education in Nigerian universities by incorporating
their views into the Benchmarks/Minimum Academic Standards documents. He wished the
Association fruitful deliberations during the Conference.
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ECA Holds CODIST-1 in Addis Ababa
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he First Meeting of the Committee on Development Information, Science and
Technology (CODIST) was held in the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) at the
Headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, from 28th
April to 1st May 2009, with pre-meeting events on 27 and 28 April 2009. The format of the
meeting comprised plenary sessions and three subcommittee sessions on Information and
Communication Technologies, Science and Technology and Geoinformation, respectively.
The overall theme of CODIST-1 was “Scientific Development, Innovation and The
Knowledge Economy”, with the sub-themes on Innovation and Economic Growth and the
Enabling Environment for Innovation Systems which were mainly addressed by the CODIST
sub-committees. The keynote speaker, Prof Lidia M. R. A. Brito delivered a paper entitled
“Scientific Development, Innovation and the Knowledge Economy: Premise for Development
in Africa?”. This was responded to by Geoinformation and ICT perspective respondents, Dr
Wilbur Ottichilo (MP Kenya) and Ms Jennifer Kargbo, Director SRO-SA (UNECA).
CODIST is one of the seven subsidiary bodies of ECA composed of senior officials and
experts from member States who meet on a biennial basis. The role of CODIST is to review
challenges and issues pertaining to Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs),
Geoinformation, and Science & Technology sectors; formulate policies and strategies to
address Africa’s development challenges; and determine priorities to be reflected in the work
programme of the ICT, Science and Technology Division (ISTD) of ECA. The ISTD,
formerly known as the Development Information Services Division (DISD), is responsible
for implementing the sub-programme, covering ICT, Science and Technology, and
Geoinformation.
L-R Prof. M.I. Uguru, Prof. O.Olusanya, Prof. M. Ogunlesi, Dr. N.B. Saliu
The meeting was attended by more than 600 policy makers, scientists, lawyers and
journalists. These delegates and observers represented African countries, national,
international, regional and subregional organizations and development partners. The Nigerian
University System (NUS) was represented at the meeting by the Professor Modupe Ogunlesi
(DVC Academic and Research, University of Lagos), Professor Olumide Olusanya
(University of Lagos), Professor M.I. Uguru (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) and Dr. N.B.
Saliu (NUC). The Nigerian academics also exhibited some of their NURESDEF Awardwinning research projects at the CODIST Exhibition. Other Nigerian Organizations that
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participated at the meeting included the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology,
National Planning Commission, Federal Ministry of Information, Raw Materials Research
and Development Council (RMRDC), National Biotechnology Development Agency,
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and some Non
Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
List of Approved Universities in Nigeria
UNIVERSITIES
S/N Federal
Year S/N State
Year
1
University
of 1948 1
Rivers
State 1979
Ibadan, Ibadan
University
of
Science
&
Technology,
PortHarcourt
2
University
of 1960 2
Ambrose
Alli 1980
Nigeria, Nsukka
University, Ekpoma
1962 3
Abia
State 1981
3
Obafemi
University, Uturu
Awolowo
University, IleIfe
4
Ahmadu Bello 1962 4
Enugu
State 1982
University, Zaria
University
of
Science & Tech,
Enugu
5
University
of 1962 5
Olabisi
Onabanjo 1982
Lagos, Lagos
University,
AgoIwoye
6
University
of 1970 6
Lagos
State 1983
Benin,
Benin
University,
Ojo,
City
Lagos
7
Bayero
1975 7
University of Ado- 1982
University, Kano
Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti
8
University
of 1975 8
Ladoke
Akintola 1990
Calabar, Calabar
University
of
Technology,
Ogbomoso
9
University
of 1975 9
Imo State University, 1992
Ilorin, Ilorin
Owerri
10 University
of 1975 10 Benue
State 1992
Jos, Jos
University, Makurdi
State 1992
11 University
of 1975 11 Delta
University, Abraka
Maiduguri,
Maiduguri
1975 12 Adekunle
Ajasin 1999
12 Usman
University,
Danfodiyo
Akungba-Akoko
University,
Sokoto
State 1999
13 University
of 1975 13 Kogi
University, Anyigba
Port-Harcourt,
Port-Harcourt
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S/N Private
Year
1
Babcock
University, 1999
Ilishan Remo
2
3
Madonna
Okija
Igbinedion
Okada
University, 1999
University, 1999
4
Bowen University, Iwo
5
Covenant
Ota
6
Pan-African University, 2002
Lagos
7
Benson
Idahosa 2002
University, Benin City
ABTI-American
2003
University, Yola
8
9
10
11
2001
University, 2002
Redeemers University, 2005
Mowe, Lagos State
Ajayi
Crowther 2005
University, Oyo
Al-Hikmah University, 2005
Ilorin
12
Caritas
University, 2005
Amorji-Nke, Enugu
13
CETEP City University, 2005
Lagos
UNIVERSITIES
Year S/N State
Year S/N Private
Year
1980 14 Niger-Delta
2000 14 Bingham
University, 2005
of
University, Yenagoa
Auta
Balefi,
Karu,
Nasarawa State
S/N Federal
14 Federal
University
Technology,
Owerri
15 Federal
University
of
Technology,
Akure
16 Federal
University
of
Technology,
Yola
17 Federal
University
of
Technology,
Minna
18 Nigerian
Defence
Academy,
Kaduna
19 University
of
Abuja,
20 Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa
University,
Bauchi
21 University
of
Agriculture,
Makurdi
22 University
of
Agriculture,
Abeokuta
23 Nnamdi Azikiwe
University,
Awka
24 University
of
Uyo, Uyo
25
26
27
Anambra
State 2000
University
of
Science
&
Technology
Kano
State 2000
University
of
Technology, Wudil
15
Katsina
Katsina
16
Renaissance University, 2005
Enugu
17
Ebonyi
University,
Abakaliki
State 2000
17
Bells University of 2005
Technology, Badagary
1985
18
Nasarawa
State 2002
University, Keffi
18
Lead City University of 2005
Ibadan, Oyo State
1988
19
19
1988
20
Adamawa
State 2002
University, Mubi
Gombe
State 2004
University, Gombe
Crawford
University, 2005
Igbesa, Ogun State
Wukari
Jubilee 2005
University
1988
21
Kaduna
State 2004
University, Kaduna
21
Crescent
Abeokuta
1988
22
22
Novena
University, 2005
Ogume, Delta State
1992
23
Cross
River 2004
University
of
Technology, Calabar
Plateau
State 2005
University, Bokkos
23
University of Mkar
1991
24
24
Michael Okpara 1992
University
of
Agriculture,
Umudike
National Open 2002
University,
Abuja
Fed. Univ. of 2007
Petroleum
Resources,
Effurun
25
Akwa Ibom State 2005
University
of
Technology
Ibrahim Babangida 2005
University,
Lapai,
Niger State
Joseph Ayo Babalola 2006
University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Osun State
Caleb University, Lagos 2007
Tai
Solarin 2005
University
of
Education, Ijagun
Umaru
Musa 2006
Yar’Adua
University, Katsina
26
Fountain
Oshogbo
27
Obong
University, 2007
Obong Ntak
1981
15
1981
16
1982
26
27
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20
25
University, 2005
University, 2005
2005
University, 2007
S/N Federal
UNIVERSITIES
Year S/N State
Year
28 Bukar Abba Ibrahim 2006
University,
Damaturu
Yobe
State
29 Kebbi
State 2006
University
of
Science
and
Technology, Aliero
30 Osun
State 2006
University, Osogbo
31 University
of 2008
Education,
IkereEkiti
32 Ondo
State 2008
University
of
Science
and
Technology, OkitiPupa
33 Taraba
State 2008
University, Jalingo
34 Kwara
State 2009
University, Ilorin
S/N Private
28 Salem
Lokoja
Year
University, 2007
29
Tansian
Umunya
University, 2007
30
Veritas
University, 2007
Abuja
Wesley Univ. of Science 2007
& Tech., Ondo
31
32
Western Delta Univ., 2007
Oghara, Delta State
33
The
Achievers 2007
University, Owo
African
Univ.
of 2007
Science & Tech., Abuja
34
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
List of Universities Operating Illegally in Nigeria*
The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the general public,
especially parents and prospective undergraduates that the under-listed “Universities” have
not been licensed by the Federal Government and are, therefore, operating illegally in
violation of Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation
of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are:
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National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nassarawa State or any of its other campuses
North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses
Christians of Charity American University of Sci. & Tech, Nkpor, Anambra State or
any of its other campuses
Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State or any of its other campuses
Saint Clements University, along Ado-Ekiti, Iyin, Ekiti State or any of its other
campuses
Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu or any of its other campuses
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Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses
Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja or any of its other campuses
Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State or any of its other
campuses
University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any
of its other campuses in Nigerian
Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses
Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in
Nigeria
Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other
campuses
Houdegbe North American University or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
Atlanta University, Ayingba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses
Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other
campuses.
United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.
Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
Saint Augustines University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other
campuses
Open International University, Akure or any of its other campuses.
The International University, Missouri, USA operating anywhere in Nigeria
Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
Aston University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
APA University, Utonkon, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus
West Coast University, Umuahia or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Middle Belt University, Otukpo or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
Atlas University, Ikot_Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria
Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
Kings Ambassadors University, Kaduna or any of its campuses in Nigeria
Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
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For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of
these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these
sources will not be recognized for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.
The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary
action.
* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.
PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,
ANNOUNCER
This Week’s Diary
Monday 11 May, 2009
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Tuesday 12 May, 2009
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Wednesday 13 May, 2009
•
Thursday 14 May, 2009
•
National Forum on Financing Higher Education in
Nigeria at NICON Luxury Hotels, Abuja
4th Abuja International Trade Fair: Notification of
Opening Ceremony at Old Parade Ground, Area 10
Garki, Abuja (11.00am)
Inauguration/Dinner of the Proposed Rochas
University: Invitation as a Guest of Honour at
Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja (6.30pm)
National Forum on Financing Higher Education in
Nigeria at NICON Luxury Hotels, Abuja
National Forum on Financing Higher Education in
Nigeria at NICON Luxury Hotels, Abuja
International Conference/Home-Coming 2009 “on
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
and
UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION” at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
This Week’s Birthdays
NAME OF STAFF
Mrs. Memuna Adama Shaibu
Mr. Alechenu John Abah
Mr. Salawu Okuku Musa
Dr. Abdulkarim Ali Obaje
Mrs. Silifat Olayinka Olowu
Mr. Hussaini Bayero
Mr. Abel Mbeh
Mr. Mahmud Ahmad Dukawa
Mrs. Shatu Musa Suleiman
Mr. Tyongi Bengene Iortyer
DATE OF BIRTH
10 May
10 May
11 May
12 May
13 May
14 May
14 May
15 May
15 May
15 May
Wishing you many happy returns!
Best wishes for the week.
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