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  • UI’s Registrar speaks on date for physical resumption

    UI’s Registrar speaks on date for physical resumption

    The University of Ibadan (UI) is yet to fix a date for physical resumption for students of the institution for the rest of the 2020/2021 academic session.

    The Registrar of UI, Mrs Olubunmi Faluyi, said in a statement that an ad hoc committee had been set up to propose a date and implement plans for the physical resumption of students.

    “This is to inform the university community and the public, especially staff, students, parents and guardians, that management has not fixed any date for the physical resumption of academic activities for the rest of 2020/2021 academic session.

    “At its meeting on Monday, 17th May, 2021, Senate discussed all matters relating to the physical resumption of academic activities for the rest of the 2020/2021 academic session, and decided to set up an Ad-hoc Committee, to propose a date and implementation plan.

    The committee is expected to submit its report on Monday, 24th May, 2021, for the consideration of management

    “Given the above, management hereby dissociates itself from publications which have gone viral on the social media on the matter,” the statement read.

  • UI releases 2020/2021 Post-UTME results

    UI releases 2020/2021 Post-UTME results

    The University of Ibadan (UI) has released the results of its Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise for candidates who chose the institution.

    This is contained in a statement by the institution’s Director of Public Communications, Mr Olatunji Oladejo, in Ibadan on Saturday.

    Oladejo stated that the Registrar, Mrs Olubunmi Faluyi, announced the release of the results via the university’s Official Bulletin No. 4372 of Saturday, 17 April, 2021.

    Candidates were advised to check the admission portal for the results.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that the computer-based screening exercise took place from Tuesday, April 6 to Saturday, April 10, 2021.

  • University College Hospital Ibadan delivers its first set of IVF triplets (photo)

    University College Hospital Ibadan delivers its first set of IVF triplets (photo)

    The University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan has taken delivery of its first set of triplets via an In Vitro Fertilization procedure in the hospital.

    The delivery of the babies lasted 45-minutes. Hospital authorities say the mother and the babies, all females, are in good condition. The babies weighed 1.4kg, 2.5kg, and 2.4kg respectively.

    The excited father of the babies, Dr. Kehinde Osiki of the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, couldn’t contain his joy as he watched the birth of his babies.

    While expressing delight over the delivery, the UCH Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, described it as another success story for the hospital. He pointed out the commitment to take UCH to an enviable level had played out with the commencement of the IVF in 2020, and delivery of the first set of babies through the process.

  • UI set to commence post-UTME screening April 6

    UI set to commence post-UTME screening April 6

    The management of the University of Ibadan says it will commence its post-UTME screening for registered candidates on April 6.

    This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday by Mr Olatunji Oladejo, the University Director, Directorate of Public Communications, on behalf of the Registrar, Mrs Olubumi Faluyi.

    Faluyi said that the screening which would be computer based test, would start on Tuesday, April 6, to Saturday, April 10, 2021.

    “This is to inform prospective candidates who have registered for the post UTME that information concerning the date, time and venue of the test will be communicated to each candidate.

    “The information will be sent via photo cards to each candidate through the University Admission Portal.

    “Candidates are requested to print the photo cards and bring it along to the venue of the screening.

    “A computer based test access fee of N1,000 will be paid for the screening.

    “Enquiries can be directed to the following Desk Officers:

    Mr. L. O. Abu – 08071183955;

    Mr. A. Kolade – 08067557709.”

  • Strike: University of Ibadan begs staff to resume work

    Strike: University of Ibadan begs staff to resume work

    The management of University of Ibadan has appealed to members of staff on essential duty to resume work on Monday, March 8.

    This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Tunji Oladejo, the institution’s Director of Public Communications, in Ibadan on Sunday.

    “Management has noted the protracted strike by staff unions and the COVID-19 pandemic which brought all academic and administrative activities to a halt for almost one year, to the effect that the university Senate approved the cancellation of 2019/2020 session.

    “Fortunately, most of the contentious issues have been resolved, while others are being resolved locally and nationally.

    “Management appreciates the maturity, intelligence, wisdom and outstanding experience displayed by the leadership of the unions.

    “With the new breath of air in the university administration, we need to move forward to sustain the pride of place of our university among world-class institutions, being enabled by our staff and students.

    “It is our resolve to raise the bar of exceptional legacy in university governance and structure, bequeathed to us by our forebears.

    “In view of the above, and noting the compliance with COVID-19 protocols, staffers on essential services are please requested to resume at their duty posts from Monday, March 8,” the statement said.

    It also requested other heads of divisions/units/centres to determine modalities for ensuring smooth operations of their mandates.

    While appreciating the cooperation of the affected members of staff, the statement solicited for their understanding in this regard.

  • Amotekun debunks report of killing of U.I student

    Amotekun debunks report of killing of U.I student

    Retired Col. Olayinka Olayanju, the Commandant of the Southwest Security Network in Oyo State, otherwise known as Amotekun, has debunked a report that its operatives killed a student of the University of Ibadan last Sunday.

    Olayanju said in a statement issue in Ibadan on Saturday that men of the Amotekun Corps had an encounter with a three-man robbery gang, neutralised its leader and handed the two surviving members to the Atiba Police Station in Oyo town.

    “On Sunday, Dec 20, a mobile patrol team of Amotekun operatives from Oyo East and Atiba Local Government Areas ran into an illegal road block mounted around Sabo area in Oyo town at about 4 a.m.

    “While the team was attempting to clear the barricade to facilitate smooth passage for interstate commercial vehicles plying the road, a group of armed men suspected to be robbers fired at the Amotekun operatives and a gun duel ensued.

    “In the process, one of the robbers, nicknamed Akin Sarz, was neutralised and two other gang members were arrested at the scene with a locally made pistol and cartridges

    “Men of Nigerian Police from Atiba were called to the scene where Amotekun operatives handed over the two arrested suspected armed robbers along with the corpse of Akin Sarz to them.

    “The police later handed over the surviving gang members to the State CID Iyangaku, Ibadan, for further investigation#,’’ he stated.

    The commandant implored people who desired to get further details on the incident to visit Akinmorin Community in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State or inquire from the Police.

    “Amotekun operatives will do all within their legal responsibility to protect lives and property without prejudice to any sentiment,’’ Olayanju stressed.

  • Unilorin wins global Artificial Intelligence contest

    Unilorin wins global Artificial Intelligence contest

    University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has won the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition anchored by Scale Early, Rapidly and Securely (SERS) of Carleton University, Canada, the institution’s management announced in Ilorin.

    Reacting to the development on Tuesday, the Director of Academic Planning, Unilorin, Prof. Isaac Adimula, said a total of 36 universities from across the world, including six from Nigeria, selected from the nation’s six geopolitical zones, participated in the competition.

    “The contest followed seven weeks intensive training, which started on Oct. 2020,” he said.

    He listed the Unilorin team, to include Dr. Aye Ajiboye of Computer Engineering Department (Team Leader), Engr. Muniru Idris Oladele of Biomedical Engineering Department, and Engr. AbdulRaheem Yusuf of Computer Engineering Department, who presented a project on the use of AI in the reactivation of dead batteries.

    He stated that this led to the creation of a cleaner, healthier and prosperous environment.

    “The project was adjudged the best from all the entries in the Artificial Intelligence Stream category, received from across the world, and evaluated by an eight-member panel of reviewers,” he said.

    Adimula commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, for the financial support and encouragement given to the team, which led to victory.

    Prof. Tony Bailette, the Community Lead of SERS, Canada, who conveyed the news of the victory to the Unilorin team, appreciated their ingenuity, sophistication, and the hard work they invested in turning in their work.

    He described the accomplishment as ”a recognition of your talent and potential of the Artificial Intelligence opportunity that you are championing”.

    The SERS Community Lead encouraged Unilorin, and other contestants “to pursue this Artificial Intelligence opportunity and attain objectives that are good for the members and the community”.

  • Just in: Ekanola emerges new UI acting VC

    Just in: Ekanola emerges new UI acting VC

    The Senate of the University of Ibadan on Monday elected Prof. Adebola Babatunde Ekanola the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university.

    Before now Ekanola is the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics.

    He was elected on Monday – the same day the tenure of Prof Idowu Olayinka expired as the VC of the university.

    Ekanola was said to have scored a total of 275 votes to defeat four other professors nominated for the position.

    Prof A. Oluleye was said to have scored 80 votes to come second while Prof Adigun Agbaje polled 15 votes to place third; Prof Gbemisola Oke polled 14 votes and Prof Olanike Adeyemi got 13 votes.

  • UI to get Acting VC first time in its history

    UI to get Acting VC first time in its history

    The Senate of the University of Ibadan will hold a special meeting on Monday, 30th Nov. 2020, to select one of its members as Acting Vice Chancellor.

    This is coming as a result of a letter from the National Universities Commission (NUC) directing the suspension of the process of selecting a new Vice Chancellor for the institution which had stalled despite the directive from the Minister of Education on the matter.

    A copy of an internal memo signed by Morenike Afolabi, Deputy Registrar Senate, Admission and Affiliated Institutions (SAAI), on behalf of the institution’s Registrar, said the special meeting had been scheduled for 10 am, at the International Conference Centre.

    “Agendum: Selection of one of its members as Ag. Vice-Chancellor (The candidate must not be one of the contestants for the position of Vice-Chancellor). Please attend and be punctual,” the memo read.

    According to a source close to the management of the institution this would be the first time the nation’s Premier University will be selecting an Acting Vice Chancellor.

    “It is a shame for the outgoing VC not to midwife a succession. It has never happened in the history of the University,” the source said.

    Recall that in a letter dated 27th Nov. 2020, the NUC had directed the Governing Council of the University to appoint an Acting Vice-Chancellor to take over from the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka, on Nov. 30.

    The directive became expedient following the stalemate in the appointment of a new vice-chancellor to replace Olayinka, whose term expires on Nov,30.

    The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, had said in the letter addressed to the Pro-Chancellor of the University, that the appointment of an acting Vice-Chancellor was to avoid a vacuum in the administration of the university.

    The Pro Chancellor of the institution, Nde Joshua Waklek had been summoned to Abuja by the NUC, following the meeting held on Monday that resulted in another round of protests by the two Non-academic staff unions, citing non compliance with due process as stated by the NUC in its letter of 23 Nov. 2020.

  • ASUU directs members to boycott UI Convocation

    ASUU directs members to boycott UI Convocation

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, on Tuesday asked her members to boycott 2020 Convocation and the foundation laying ceremonies of the Premier University.

    The decision may not be unconnected with the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Union.

    The Union in a release signed by the Chairman, Professor Ayo Akinwole stated that the position of the Union is that holding convocation ceremonies is a violation of the principle of the ongoing strike.

    Akinwole maintained that the Union is constrained to “advise members not to be in attendance or participate in the preparation for and the actualization of the said convocation and 72nd foundation Day Ceremonies”.

    It was gathered that the Union has also communicated her position via a letter written to the outgoing Vice Chancellor Professor Idowu Olayinka.

    “The notice for the university of Ibadan 2020 Graduation and 72 foundation Day ceremonies come to our attention on Saturday 7thNovember, 2020. In the spirit of the current ASUU strike, holding graduation ceremonies at this time would be a violation of the principle of the ongoing strike to rescue public university education in Nigeria. To the best of our knowledge, there was no request for a waiver for such to take place in the University of Ibadan.”