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Maiturare evolving strategies to ensure peace on IBBUL campuses
Recently security meeting and some scholarly activities were held at
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) towards enhancing
teaching-learning experience in the institution. ABDULSALAM MAHMUD brings the
highlights.
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) towards enhancing
teaching-learning experience in the institution. ABDULSALAM MAHMUD brings the
highlights.
Halting
insecurity in student hostels
insecurity in student hostels
The
management of IBBUL has assured students and parents that the spate of armed
robbery attacks on campus and off-campus
hostels at Lapai town will soon become history, as it has already evolved
potent strategies to curb the robbery menace.
management of IBBUL has assured students and parents that the spate of armed
robbery attacks on campus and off-campus
hostels at Lapai town will soon become history, as it has already evolved
potent strategies to curb the robbery menace.
This was the
outcome of an emergency meeting convened by the school management to find a
lasting solution to security challenges at the institution and the recent
violent attacks on students in their off-campus lodges.
outcome of an emergency meeting convened by the school management to find a
lasting solution to security challenges at the institution and the recent
violent attacks on students in their off-campus lodges.
Speaking at
the meeting, VC expressed displeasure over the increasing rate of attacks on
off-campus students by hoodlums.
the meeting, VC expressed displeasure over the increasing rate of attacks on
off-campus students by hoodlums.
The VC, who
said IBBUL was known to be one of the most peaceful univerisities in Nigeria,
assured that efforts would be intensified to provide adequate security for
students who reside both on campuses and off-campuses.
said IBBUL was known to be one of the most peaceful univerisities in Nigeria,
assured that efforts would be intensified to provide adequate security for
students who reside both on campuses and off-campuses.
Maiturare also
sympathised with the students who sustained injuries during robbery attacks at
some off-campus lodges recently and prayed for their quick recovery.
sympathised with the students who sustained injuries during robbery attacks at
some off-campus lodges recently and prayed for their quick recovery.
In their
separate contributions at the meeting, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of
Lapai Police Division, Superintendent Yakubu Yusuf, and Officer-in-Charge of
Lapai office, Department of State Security (DSS), Mohammed Yahaya, both
promised to cooperate with the university in order to stem the tide of
insecurity in the school, and Lapai town at large.
separate contributions at the meeting, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of
Lapai Police Division, Superintendent Yakubu Yusuf, and Officer-in-Charge of
Lapai office, Department of State Security (DSS), Mohammed Yahaya, both
promised to cooperate with the university in order to stem the tide of
insecurity in the school, and Lapai town at large.
IBBUL’s
Chief Security Officer (CSO), Major Ndagi Tete Kudu (rtd), also pledged to
strengthen collaboration with various security operatives in Lapai, assuring
that effective security measures that will help to protect students and their
properties shall soon be unveiled.
Chief Security Officer (CSO), Major Ndagi Tete Kudu (rtd), also pledged to
strengthen collaboration with various security operatives in Lapai, assuring
that effective security measures that will help to protect students and their
properties shall soon be unveiled.
It was
gathered that an expanded security meeting, involving the school management,
students’ representatives, Lapai Emirate council, Lapai local government area,
and other relevant stakeholders has been scheduled.
gathered that an expanded security meeting, involving the school management,
students’ representatives, Lapai Emirate council, Lapai local government area,
and other relevant stakeholders has been scheduled.
Tackling
drug abuse by athletes
drug abuse by athletes
The 48th
edition of the National Conference of Nigeria Association for Physical, Health
Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD), which was hosted by IBBUL,
may have come and gone. However, eminent speakers at the event have called on
governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders in the country’s physical
and health education sector, to urgently address the menace of drug abuse by
youths, particularly athletes.
edition of the National Conference of Nigeria Association for Physical, Health
Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD), which was hosted by IBBUL,
may have come and gone. However, eminent speakers at the event have called on
governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders in the country’s physical
and health education sector, to urgently address the menace of drug abuse by
youths, particularly athletes.
Declaring
the conference open, Dr. Mohammed Gana, Permanent Secretary in Niger State’s
Ministry of Sports Development, decried the rate at which youths especially
athletes, engage in drug abuse so as to excel in sporting tournaments, without
taking into consideration its health consequences.
the conference open, Dr. Mohammed Gana, Permanent Secretary in Niger State’s
Ministry of Sports Development, decried the rate at which youths especially
athletes, engage in drug abuse so as to excel in sporting tournaments, without
taking into consideration its health consequences.
Dr. Gana,
who was the chairman of the occasion, said though inappropriate drug use and
doping were rampant among athletes, the trend has become more prevalent among
the youth who are the most productive group of a country’s population.
who was the chairman of the occasion, said though inappropriate drug use and
doping were rampant among athletes, the trend has become more prevalent among
the youth who are the most productive group of a country’s population.
He said
unless an urgent strategic measure was taken by relevant authorities to check
drug and substance abuse by the youth, the future will remain gloomy for the
country.
unless an urgent strategic measure was taken by relevant authorities to check
drug and substance abuse by the youth, the future will remain gloomy for the
country.
While
pledging support for the activities of NAPHER-SD, Gana disclosed that the state
government was aware of the dangers of the devastating vices among youths and
athletes in the state, and is already evolving measures that would help nip
drug abuse in the bud.
pledging support for the activities of NAPHER-SD, Gana disclosed that the state
government was aware of the dangers of the devastating vices among youths and
athletes in the state, and is already evolving measures that would help nip
drug abuse in the bud.
IBBUL vice
chancellor, Proessor Muhammad Nasir Maiturare, underscored the need for
intellectuals and professional associations to periodically brain storm on
issues that would foster the desired growth and development of the country.
chancellor, Proessor Muhammad Nasir Maiturare, underscored the need for
intellectuals and professional associations to periodically brain storm on
issues that would foster the desired growth and development of the country.
He lamented
that the rate of drug use and doping was increasing among athletes, while
pointing out that the situation is having a multiplier effect on the productive
age of the country. He applauded the executives of NAPHER-SD for having
confidence in the university to host their conference.
that the rate of drug use and doping was increasing among athletes, while
pointing out that the situation is having a multiplier effect on the productive
age of the country. He applauded the executives of NAPHER-SD for having
confidence in the university to host their conference.
“Government
and relevant stakeholders must evolve effective measures to permanently address
the social ill called drug abuse, for the future of Nigeria not to be
destroyed,” the VC said.
and relevant stakeholders must evolve effective measures to permanently address
the social ill called drug abuse, for the future of Nigeria not to be
destroyed,” the VC said.
Maiturare,
disclosed that IBBUL was conscious of the critical role of sports and exercises
in personal, social and national development of any country. Hence, it
dedicates every Wednesday of the week for sporting activities, so as to enable
members of the university participate in various activities.
disclosed that IBBUL was conscious of the critical role of sports and exercises
in personal, social and national development of any country. Hence, it
dedicates every Wednesday of the week for sporting activities, so as to enable
members of the university participate in various activities.
Earlier,
national president of NAPHER-SD, Professor Rafiu Okuneye, expressed
appreciation for the unwavering support and cooperation received from the
management of IBBUL, saying the association would continue to partner with the
university in the area of sports development.
national president of NAPHER-SD, Professor Rafiu Okuneye, expressed
appreciation for the unwavering support and cooperation received from the
management of IBBUL, saying the association would continue to partner with the
university in the area of sports development.
The keynote
speaker, Professor James Omonu of the Department of Kinetics and Health
Education in the school, called on government to strictly enforce laws against
the abuse of drugs in the country.
speaker, Professor James Omonu of the Department of Kinetics and Health
Education in the school, called on government to strictly enforce laws against
the abuse of drugs in the country.
Solar energy
installation
installation
A contingent
of some 200-level students of the university have participated in the ‘Train
the Trainer’ solar energy skills acquisition development programme at
Asteven Group Solar Academy in Lagos.
of some 200-level students of the university have participated in the ‘Train
the Trainer’ solar energy skills acquisition development programme at
Asteven Group Solar Academy in Lagos.
They were
sponsored by IBBUL as part of management’s commitment to promoting the spirit
of entrepreneurship and culture of self-reliance among its students.
sponsored by IBBUL as part of management’s commitment to promoting the spirit
of entrepreneurship and culture of self-reliance among its students.
Receiving
the trainees at the Management Committee Room (MCR) after the training
programme in Lagos, Professor Maiturare reiterated management’s determination
in ensuring that graduates of the university were not only sound in both
learning and character, but also acquire relevant entrepreneurship skills that
could make them self-reliant and employers of labour after graduation.
the trainees at the Management Committee Room (MCR) after the training
programme in Lagos, Professor Maiturare reiterated management’s determination
in ensuring that graduates of the university were not only sound in both
learning and character, but also acquire relevant entrepreneurship skills that
could make them self-reliant and employers of labour after graduation.
He pledged
his support to the activities of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Development (CIED) of the university, saying efforts would be made to ensure
that the productive skills acquired by the students are optimally utilised in
the school.
his support to the activities of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Development (CIED) of the university, saying efforts would be made to ensure
that the productive skills acquired by the students are optimally utilised in
the school.
The VC,
while congratulating the students for completing the training programme
successfully, urged them to judiciously apply the knowledge they gained from
the training for their own empowerment.
while congratulating the students for completing the training programme
successfully, urged them to judiciously apply the knowledge they gained from
the training for their own empowerment.
Earlier,
Director of CIED, Dr Mohammed Mawoli, while presenting the students to the VC,
expressed appreciation for the unwavering support and cooperation the students
received from the management board.
Director of CIED, Dr Mohammed Mawoli, while presenting the students to the VC,
expressed appreciation for the unwavering support and cooperation the students
received from the management board.
Mawoli
disclosed that the students demonstrated a high sense of discipline during the
training sessions at the academy, which made them stood out among their peers
at the academy.
disclosed that the students demonstrated a high sense of discipline during the
training sessions at the academy, which made them stood out among their peers
at the academy.
He appealed
that management organise another workshop on solar energy development skills so
that more students in the institution could benefit from the programme.
that management organise another workshop on solar energy development skills so
that more students in the institution could benefit from the programme.
Speaking
separately, the Student Union Government (SUG) and Solar Energy Club (SEC)
presidents, Mohammed Muye and Shehu Rabiu, respectively, appreciated the
unflinching support the students received from the management to attend the
training programme in Lagos.
separately, the Student Union Government (SUG) and Solar Energy Club (SEC)
presidents, Mohammed Muye and Shehu Rabiu, respectively, appreciated the
unflinching support the students received from the management to attend the
training programme in Lagos.
Multimillion
naira classroom commissioned
naira classroom commissioned
Niger state
governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has commissioned a multimillion naira
block of two classrooms constructed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc’s
Foundation, for the Staff School at the permanent site of IBBUL. During the commissioning Governor Bello
reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that basic education is
given the needed attention in the state.
governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has commissioned a multimillion naira
block of two classrooms constructed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc’s
Foundation, for the Staff School at the permanent site of IBBUL. During the commissioning Governor Bello
reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that basic education is
given the needed attention in the state.
The
governor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the state’s
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Dr Yakubu Mohammed
Bello, immensely commended UBA Foundation for extending its Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) to IBB university.
governor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the state’s
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Dr Yakubu Mohammed
Bello, immensely commended UBA Foundation for extending its Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) to IBB university.
In his remarks,
IBBUL governing council chairman, Dr. Mohammed Kudu Santuraki, applauded the philanthropic gesture of the
management of UBA Foundation, describing the facility as a ‘magnificent and
imposing infrastructural edifice’.
IBBUL governing council chairman, Dr. Mohammed Kudu Santuraki, applauded the philanthropic gesture of the
management of UBA Foundation, describing the facility as a ‘magnificent and
imposing infrastructural edifice’.
He promised
to continue nurturing the healthy relationship between IBBUL and UBA, while
also requesting for the extension of the gesture to other basic infrastructure
of the university.
to continue nurturing the healthy relationship between IBBUL and UBA, while
also requesting for the extension of the gesture to other basic infrastructure
of the university.
In his
remark, VC lauded the intervention initiatives of UBA Foundation, stating that
the gesture would go a long way to complement the efforts of the university in
providing an enabling learning environment for the pupils of the staff school.
remark, VC lauded the intervention initiatives of UBA Foundation, stating that
the gesture would go a long way to complement the efforts of the university in
providing an enabling learning environment for the pupils of the staff school.
Earlier,
head of Minna UBA regional office, Alhaji Danjuma Salihu, said the project was
part of their Foundation’s CSR, which is aimed at strengthening the existing
mutual relationship between UBA and the university.
head of Minna UBA regional office, Alhaji Danjuma Salihu, said the project was
part of their Foundation’s CSR, which is aimed at strengthening the existing
mutual relationship between UBA and the university.
In his vote
of thanks, Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC, Academic) and chairman, board of IBBUL
staff school, Professor Mohammed S. Mohammed,
expressed appreciation to UBA Foundation for their laudable
intervention, and assured that the project would be properly maintained and
used for the purpose it was built for.
of thanks, Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC, Academic) and chairman, board of IBBUL
staff school, Professor Mohammed S. Mohammed,
expressed appreciation to UBA Foundation for their laudable
intervention, and assured that the project would be properly maintained and
used for the purpose it was built for.
The occasion
was graced by principal officers of the university, the Business Manager of UBA
at Minna, Alhaji Alhassan Jibrin; the area control manager, Alhaji Kazeem
Olatokun; and the bank’s business manager at Kutigi, Alhaji Isaku Shuaibu, as
well as staff and pupils of the staff school.
was graced by principal officers of the university, the Business Manager of UBA
at Minna, Alhaji Alhassan Jibrin; the area control manager, Alhaji Kazeem
Olatokun; and the bank’s business manager at Kutigi, Alhaji Isaku Shuaibu, as
well as staff and pupils of the staff school.
Hosting
‘Merit Award’
‘Merit Award’
IBBUL has
held its “2019 Merit and Productivity Award” at a grand ceremony graced by
prominent guests, principal officers of the school, lecturers staff and
students.
held its “2019 Merit and Productivity Award” at a grand ceremony graced by
prominent guests, principal officers of the school, lecturers staff and
students.
Amidst pomp
and pageantry, the university management dished out various types and sizes of
gifts to the award-recipients, such as “Longest Serving Member of the
University Governing Council Award” (Engr. Inuwa Musa); “Best Faculty of the
Year Award” (Faculty of Agriculture); “Most Outstanding Directorate of the Year
Award” (Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development); “Most
Outstanding Department of the Year Award” (Biochemistry); and “Most Outstanding
Non-Teaching Department of the Year Award” (Student Affairs Division).
and pageantry, the university management dished out various types and sizes of
gifts to the award-recipients, such as “Longest Serving Member of the
University Governing Council Award” (Engr. Inuwa Musa); “Best Faculty of the
Year Award” (Faculty of Agriculture); “Most Outstanding Directorate of the Year
Award” (Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development); “Most
Outstanding Department of the Year Award” (Biochemistry); and “Most Outstanding
Non-Teaching Department of the Year Award” (Student Affairs Division).
DVC Academic
and chairman of the ‘Award Committee’ also announced other categories of awards
and awardees.
and chairman of the ‘Award Committee’ also announced other categories of awards
and awardees.
Speaking separately, VC Maitutare and the
Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Mohammad Santuraki, congratulated the awardees and urged
them not to relent, saying the “reward for hardwork is putting more extra
work”.
Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Mohammad Santuraki, congratulated the awardees and urged
them not to relent, saying the “reward for hardwork is putting more extra
work”.
They both
thanked the school entire workforce for their team work, sacrifice and
dedication to duty, urging them to remain committed to serving IBBUL
patriotically, sincerely and meritoriously.
thanked the school entire workforce for their team work, sacrifice and
dedication to duty, urging them to remain committed to serving IBBUL
patriotically, sincerely and meritoriously.
Responding
on behalf of the awardees Professor Nuhu Obaje, thanked the university
management for the honour done to them, describing the gesture as a great
motivation to members of staff.
on behalf of the awardees Professor Nuhu Obaje, thanked the university
management for the honour done to them, describing the gesture as a great
motivation to members of staff.
Cancer
Awareness Club
Awareness Club
The vice
chancellor has inaugurated the student chapter of Cancer Awareness Club (CAC)
at the school.
chancellor has inaugurated the student chapter of Cancer Awareness Club (CAC)
at the school.
During the
inauguration ceremony Maiturare charged the fresh members of CAC to live above
board by conducting themselves in good manners, so that the general public will
have confidence in them.
inauguration ceremony Maiturare charged the fresh members of CAC to live above
board by conducting themselves in good manners, so that the general public will
have confidence in them.
He
maintained that the rate at which cancer disease is wreaking havoc on humanity,
especially the younger generation, is quite worrisome.
maintained that the rate at which cancer disease is wreaking havoc on humanity,
especially the younger generation, is quite worrisome.
“I want to sincerely express my deepest
appreciation to Her Excellency First Lady of Niger state, Dr Amina Sani Bello,
for using her pet project, the RAISE Foundation, to sensitise the general
public on the deadly scourge called cancer,” he said.
appreciation to Her Excellency First Lady of Niger state, Dr Amina Sani Bello,
for using her pet project, the RAISE Foundation, to sensitise the general
public on the deadly scourge called cancer,” he said.
While
commending the university’s Directorate of Gender Affairs for partnering with
RAISE Foundation, the VC also assured of management’s continued support to the
activities of CAC in the school.
commending the university’s Directorate of Gender Affairs for partnering with
RAISE Foundation, the VC also assured of management’s continued support to the
activities of CAC in the school.
Also
speaking at occasion, the medical head, RAISE Foundation, Dr. Stephen Ohize,
pointed out that there was need for cancer awareness clubs to be established in
schools to compliment the efforts of RAISE Foundation in aggressively
enlightening the public on dangers of the life-threatening ailment.
speaking at occasion, the medical head, RAISE Foundation, Dr. Stephen Ohize,
pointed out that there was need for cancer awareness clubs to be established in
schools to compliment the efforts of RAISE Foundation in aggressively
enlightening the public on dangers of the life-threatening ailment.
Dr Ohize,
applauded the efforts of IBBUL management on creating robust awareness on
cancer and its devastating effects, while expressing satisfaction with
activities of the school’s Centre for Gender Affairs.
applauded the efforts of IBBUL management on creating robust awareness on
cancer and its devastating effects, while expressing satisfaction with
activities of the school’s Centre for Gender Affairs.
Director,
Centre for Gender Affairs, Dr. Juliana Dauda, explained that the motive for
creating CAC is to reduce the chances of vulnerable members of the university
community and Lapai residents from catching the
disease.
Centre for Gender Affairs, Dr. Juliana Dauda, explained that the motive for
creating CAC is to reduce the chances of vulnerable members of the university
community and Lapai residents from catching the
disease.
“Indeed, the
inauguration of our Cancer Awareness Club (CAC) would go a long way in helping
to educate members of the public on the disease,” she said.
inauguration of our Cancer Awareness Club (CAC) would go a long way in helping
to educate members of the public on the disease,” she said.
Mrs. Dauda,
thanked RAISE Foundation for supporting the centre while also appreciating the
school management for their unwavering support and cooperation.
thanked RAISE Foundation for supporting the centre while also appreciating the
school management for their unwavering support and cooperation.
Highlight of
the event was a maiden seminar on ‘Gender Mainstreaming’, which had
presentations on various topics by invited resource persons. The centre in
collaboration with RAISE Foundation, had earlier in the day, held ‘Cancer
Awareness walk’ to strategic areas on the school campus and Lapai town.
the event was a maiden seminar on ‘Gender Mainstreaming’, which had
presentations on various topics by invited resource persons. The centre in
collaboration with RAISE Foundation, had earlier in the day, held ‘Cancer
Awareness walk’ to strategic areas on the school campus and Lapai town.