Federal University

Students Union Government of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has elected Comrade Charles Obinna Ijeomah, a student in the Department of Accountancy in the Faculty of Management Sciences, as its new President, effective immediately.

According to the Dean of Students Affairs, Professor Chinonso Achebe, the results of the virtual election held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 revealed that Comrade Ijeomah received a total of 1717 votes, defeating four other candidates in the race for the position.

In addition, Comrade Ifunanya Jessica Okoye received a total of 2225 votes to be elected as the union’s Vice President of Operations.

Others who have been elected to represent the Union are:

1. Joel Abraham Ogbonnaya (2925 votes) – Secretary General.
2. Chiemerie Ezeoke (2819 votes) – Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations.
3. Victor Harrison (1989 votes) – Financial Secretary
4. Victor Obinna Onuorah (2110 votes) – Director of Socials
5. Judith Atsedosan Orighomisan (1969 votes) – Treasurer.
6. Brightson Chigozirim Ihedioha (2872 votes) is the Director of Sports.
7. Ikechukwu Dikeojo (2797 votes) is a Public Relations Officer elect.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles Okechukwu Esimone, FAS, the UNECO Secretary, Dr. Dereck Orji, UNECO Faculty representatives, students representatives, and members of the UNIZIK FM and the Information & Public Relations unit were all in attendance at the election situation room, which was housed in the Students Affairs unit.

Following his brief remarks, the Vice-Chancellor praised the Dean, members of his election committee, as well as all of the students, for their efforts in making the 3rd virtual SUG election seamless and transparent. Provost Esimone told the incoming SUG EXCO that the University Administration will be behind them.

For the 2021/2022 Academic Session, applications are requested from adequately qualified applicants for admission into the NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PARAMEDICS TECHNOLOGY program at the University of Abuja’s Centre for Paramedics and Emergency Health Services.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

Applicants who wish to be considered for admission to the ND Paramedics Technology program must meet the following requirements:

• 5 (five) Credit passes at ‘0’ Level in WAEC or NECO, SSCE or GCE with any of the following subject combinations: English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics at no more than two (2) sittings.
• You must be at least 16 years old.
• It is necessary to be physically fit and able to lift weights.
• Have no uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, or tuberculosis.
• Have up-to-date vaccinations against Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Meningitis.
• Abstain from the usage of narcotics and other illegal substances.
• Have no prior criminal history
• Have a residential address that can be verified

Application Guidelines

1. Visit https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng
2. Click on “Click here to apply”
3. On the left pane, click on Paramedics and Emergency Health Technology

4. Enter the requested details (surname, firstname, othername, email and phone number) and click Next

5. On the payment preview page, click on Generate RRR

6. Click make payment and you will be redirected to remita platform, enter your card details (Master Card or Visa Card)

7. After a successful payment, you will be redirected back to the portal and application number generated and you will be logout out.

8. Click on “Main Login”, enter the generated application number and surname as password to continue the application process

For support, contact ips.helpdesk@uniabuja.edu.ng OR ojo.samuel@uniabuja.edu.ng

FUAM postgraduate courses — The Postgraduate School (PGS) of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) offers approved Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

The Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi’s (FUAM) management has advertised the following postgraduate programmes for the academic session 2021/2022.

Postgraduate Programs at FUAM

College of Agricultural and Science Education

PGDE, M.Ed, MLIS, and Ph.D. programs in Agricultural Education, English Education, Educational Administration & Planning, Guidance & Counseling, Library & Information Science, Measurement & Evaluation, Science Education, Integrated Science Education, and Mathematics Education in the Departments of Educational Foundation and General Studies (EFOGENS), Agricultural Education, and Science Education.

College of Agricultural Economics and Extension

PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Extension and Communication.

PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs in Crop Production, Crop & Environmental Protection, Soil Science, and Plant Breeding & Seed Science are available in the College of Agronomy.

PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs in Animal Production, Animal Breeding & Physiology, and Animal Nutrition are available in the College of Animal Science.

PGD, M.Sc, and Ph.D programs in Botany, Biochemistry, Zoology, and Microbiology are available in the College of Biological Sciences.

PGD, M.Eng, and Ph.D programs are available at the Departments of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

College of Food Technology and Human Ecology

PGD, M.Sc, and Ph.D programs in Food Science and Technology, as well as in Home Science and Management.

College of Forestry and Fisheries

PGD, M.Sc, M.For, M.Wildlife, and Ph.D programs in Aquaculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Social & Environmental Forestry, and Wildlife & Range Management.

The College of Management Sciences

PGD, M.Sc, MBA, and Ph.D. programs in Accounting, Agribusiness, Banking & Finance, Public Administration, and Management through the Accounting & Finance, Agribusiness, and Business Administration departments.

PGD, M.Sc, and Ph.D programs in Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and Physics are available at the College of Physical Sciences.

College of Veterinary Medicine

M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Surgery, and Theriogenology, respectively, in the Departments of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Surgery & Diagnostic Imaging, Theriogenology, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary

The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Nasarawa State, has released the acceptance fee payment procedure for newly admitted candidates for the 2021/2022 academic session. The payment procedure for the FULAFIA acceptance fee is detailed below.

Payment of the FULAFIA Admission Acceptance Fee

Obtain an RRR at (www.remita.net) and pay a N10,000.00 acceptance fee to complete the transaction.
Obtain an RRR at (www.remita.net) and pay a N10,000.00 acceptance fee to complete the transaction.
Proceed to the University with proof of payment as well as the originals of the certificates in order to have them verified.
Obtain a confirmation to pay the remaining fees (N45,000.00) and proceed with the registration process as usual.

To access the FULafia Portal;

• Go to https://fmis.fulafia.edu.ng/putme/login.php to log into your account. Then complete the registration form by entering your information in the box provided.
• Check the Status of Your Admission
• Select “Check Admission Status” from the drop-down menu. Step 3 would be initiated if you were admitted to the hospital.
• Accept the Offer of Admission
• To accept the admission offer, click on the link that says “Click here to accept admission offer.” Make certain that you accept the offer prior to the deadline expires.
• Make a payment
• Follow the on-screen instructions and pay the application cost.
• It is critical to remember that ALL payments must be initiated through the site.

This is to inform staff and students that all tests scheduled for Saturday, February 5th, have been rescheduled for Monday, February 14th, 2022.

This is as a result of the state government’s restricting movement across the state in preparation for the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, 5 February 2022.

Any employees and students are advised to adhere to all restrictions.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Bayero University Kano branch, has designated Monday, 7 February 2022, as a lecture-free day to educate students, parents, and other stakeholders about the ongoing conflict between the federal government and the union.

This was said in a joint statement issued by ASUU Chairman Comrade Haruna Musa and Comrade Yusuf U. Madugu on Thursday, February 3.

According to the statement, the proclamation is consistent with the union’s national secretariat’s efforts to educate stakeholders about the current dilemma regarding the government’s prudent implementation of existing union agreements.

This is to inform the general public, especially candidates that the Post UTME screening period has been extended to 13th February 2022.

Sani Sumaila Ibrahim

Brigadier General, Registrar

The University of Lagos has responded to the story of an attempted kidnapping at the school gate that has since gone viral. According to a statement issued by Unilag’s public relations officer and made available online, the PRO described the story as fake. He further described the incident as a clear case of abuse and harassment between students, and assured the public and the university community that the situation was under control. 

Read statement below:

“The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Management desires to warn the general public that the rumor of an attempted kidnapping on the university campus is *FALSE*.

The event involved social misconduct and physical assault between students, during which one party attempted to flee and was captured by University security near the Onike gate axis. The Security Unit and the Division of Students Affairs are investigating the incident.

The Vice-Chancellor and University Management wish to reassure our beloved students, parents, and the general public that the University of Lagos continues to prioritize the security and protection of all students.”

Here is the earlier post: Two men were caught trying to kidnap a student at the University of Lagos.

The University of Benin’s (UNIBEN) Department of Accounting is poised to commemorate its 40th anniversary and have an alumni reunion on the institution’s main campus in Benin City on February 11.

According to Prof. Peter Ibadin, chairman of the planning committee, and Chief Tajudeen Akande, chairman of the alumni local organizing committee, the anniversary celebration would provide a unique opportunity for past and present students to reconnect, share fond memories, and celebrate achievements.

According to them, the jubilee will mark the beginning of alumni projects for the department, which now consists of five 300-seat lecture theatres, twenty professorial offices, and a bus.

The announcement said, “As part of the occasion, the department will present the Award of Excellence to exceptional alumni and non-alumni of the institution who have made extraordinary contributions to society and humanity in general.”

“The anniversary would be a chance to honor the school’s founders and to recognize the school’s achievements to the community and to the City of Benin.

“The anniversary programme will include a Welcome Cocktail/Alumni Reunion on Thursday, February 10, 2022; a documentary on the history and milestones achieved; and an anniversary lecture on the theme: The Importance of the Fifth Industrial Revolution to Business, Accounting, and Finance – a Humanistic Perspective, to be delivered by Emeritus Professor Abhulimen Richard Anao (Founder of the Department of Accounting and Former Vice Chancellor, University of Benin).

They said that the accounting course was initially taught as part of the university’s B.Sc. Economics program in 1975/76 and later became an integral part of the B.Sc. Business Administration program.

“In October 1981, the department was established to offer a B.Sc. in accounting. The degree has since been offered as a three- or four-year full-time program.

“The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program has generated highly qualified alumni who today hold senior management positions in both the public and private sectors of the national economy. A few have also earned a name for themselves in academia.”

The crisis engulfing Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, over the disbursement of Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) has not subsided, as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the institution’s management continue to argue over ASUU’s call for strike action.

While ASUU’s National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, insisted that members are on an indefinite and total strike over management’s failure to follow a pre-established template for the disbursement of EAA, the university urged parents and members of the public to disregard any strike notice, stating that academic activities continue in the institution. Osodeke had accused the vice chancellor, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, for the OAU branch of the union’s walkout.

He stated that the vice chancellor, not the Federal Government, was responsible for the industrial action launched in response to unpaid EAA.

According to the ASUU president, only academics who have performed excessive labor are eligible for EAA and are compensated based on the volume of work performed.

“The template is what other universities, over 40 in total, have utilized in accordance with the amount of money granted by the Federal Government since December,” he explained.

He criticized the vice chancellor’s plan to enlist a parallel union within the university, the Congress of Nigerian Universities Academics (CONUA), in developing a new template for calculating the allowance each lecturer should receive.

“CONUA was not just an unlawful trade union,” Osodeke explained, “but the money was donated to OAU in the name of ASUU, not CONUA, and so the body cannot dictate how it should be distributed.

However, university officials stated in their response that academic activities continue at the school. Mr Biodun Olanrewaju, the university’s spokesman, told The Guardian that the institution has two academic unions, ASUU and CONUA, and that only ASUU has called its members out on strike.

He said, however, that a meeting of all academic employees was held on Tuesday, during which it was agreed that management should convene a committee to investigate the vexing issue.

“Only a small percentage of ASUU-affiliated professors are discussing strike action, while the vast majority of lecturers are working and not planning any strike,” he explained. A greater proportion of instructors at the institution are on duty, while other campus activities continue as scheduled.”

Olanrewaju urged parents and guardians to avoid any circular from any quarter declaring university-wide industrial action.

Olanrewaju stated in a statement that the overwhelming majority of academic staff at OAU are not on strike and have no intention of doing so.

“The university administration is using this means to inform the general public, notably our students, their parents, and guardians, that courses are continuing and students are being attended to by lecturers in their various departments,” the statement said in part.

“In light of this, parents, guardians, alumni, and friends of the institution can be guaranteed of an uninterrupted academic calendar, as our students are instructed to continue with their normal academic activities.”