nuc conducts resource verification for 8 pg programmes

A weekly news publication of the Media/Corporate Affairs Unit, VC’s Office
Vol. III Issue 4, 19 May, 2014
NUC CONDUCTS RESOURCE VERIFICATION FOR 8 PG PROGRAMMES
A cross section of UNIOSUN Management and staff in a group photograph with the visiting NUC team last week.
The Management of the University last week
received the resource assessment team from the
National Universities Commission (NUC) who, at
the instance of the University, came in respect of
carrying out resource assessment exercise for the
commencement
of
some
Postgraduate
programmes. The courses put forward by the
University for assessment are M.A International
Studies; Master in Intelligence and Strategic
Studies; M.A History; M.Sc./PhD Geography;
M.Sc. Biochemistry and M.Sc/PhD Microbiology.
Others are Professional Masters in Risk
Management and Professional Masters in
Environmental Management. The team visited
Okuku and Ikire Campuses of the University
where some of the courses are resident while
similar exercise had been carried out in Osogbo
campus earlier. Briefing the Management after the
exercise, the representative of the NUC, Mr
Rasheed Mustapha expressed satisfaction with
what are on ground for the proposed courses and
enjoined the University to keep up the pace at
which the University is growing. The team drew
the attention of the University to some areas that
needed improvement. Responding on behalf of
the University, the Vice Chancellor, Prof.
Adekunle Bashiru Okesina thanked the NUC for
spearing time to come for the exercise, expressing
the hope that the University will be given the nod
to commence the programmes very soon. He said
he was impressed by the observations and genuine
critics the team made, assuring the team that the
target of the University is not on the basic
requirements but that her target is on achieving
the best with the resource available. The Vice
Chancellor promised to effect changes to all
observed suggestions saying that the University
knows the implications. The team to Okuku
Campus included Prof. J.F. Olorunfemi of
University of Ilorin and Prof. Leo Moghalu of
Imo State University. The NUC team for Ikire
Campus included Prof. Celestine Bassey of
University of Calabar, Prof. Leo Otoide of
University of Benin and Dr. Amos from Nigeria
Defense Academy (NDA), Kaduna. The NUC
officials in the team were Mustapha Rasheed and
Mr. B.A. Agaba, both of Department of Academic
Standards.
PROF. OKESINA LECTURES ON GOOD GOVERNANCE
Prof. Okesina delivering his lecture on Good Governance at Okuku Town Hall.
“It is only a leader with courage and principles
that can offer his people the kind of good
governance that they deserved. It is also a
principled and courageous leader that can deliver
his
people
from
backwardness
and
underdevelopment and raise their status.” The
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adekunle Bashiru
Okesina, gave this remark in a lecture titled 'Good
Governance: The Place of Courage and Principles'
at a forum organised by a group called Integrity
Caucus at Okuku Town Hall, Okuku. Prof.
Okesina said a good leader is the one who
combines courage with principles to fulfill his
obligations of always meeting the need of his
people. He explained that a good leader is he
who, in the face of hardship, would never give
up in his struggle to liberate his people. The
Vice Chancellor said Abraham Lincoln, Franklin
Roosevelt and George Washington did not steal
the glory of being regarded as the top three
Presidents in the history of United States of
America. He said they earned that honour by
dint of hard work in providing dogged,
committed, responsive and responsible leadership
fired by exceptional courage and remarkable
principles. Coming back to Africa, Prof. Okesina
also mentioned leaders that have combined
courage with principles to excel in governance.
He mentioned leaders like late Dr. Nelson
Mandela, the former South African President; late
Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the first Premier of the
defunct Western Nigeria; Asiwaju Bola Hamed
Tinubu, the former Governor of Lagos State;
Chief Adebisi Akande, the former Governor of
the State ofOsun and last but not the least the
current Governor of the State ofOsun, Ogbeni
[R-L]:Adesoji
Gov. Rauf Agbesola,
Prof. Okesia
Rauf
Aregbesola.
. and Prof. Oyeweso reciting the
National Pledge at the start of the Lecture
STAFF BAGS PH.D IN RECORD TIME, AS U.I.
HONOURS PUBLICATION WITH CASH AWARD
The Coordinator of the Department of Physiology, College of Health
Sciences, Osun State University, Dr Ibukun Peter Oyeyipo has
completed his PhD programme in Physiology at the University of
Ibadan, Nigeria in record time of three and half years. During his
training he was supervised by Prof Adeyombo F. Bolarinwa and Prof Y.
Raji of the Department of Physiology, University of Ibadan. He also
travelled to the University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa
and University of Muenster, Germany for part of his research and bench
work and presented scientific paper at the 37th International Union of
Physiological Sciences (IUPS) in Birmingham, UK. On completion of
his PhD programme, the postgraduate school, University of Ibadan gave
him an award for publications from his PhD thesis which was accompanied with financial reward. He
has also recently won the prestigious, highly competitive and renewable one year post- doctoral
research fellowship at the University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. Dr Oyeyipo
appreciates God for these feats and appreciates the Management of Osun state University and the
TETFUND for the various support enjoyed during the programme. Meanwhile, the Vice- chancellor,
Professor A.B Okesina has congratulated the lecturer for the achievements and urged him not to rest on
his oars.
JIMMY CARTER CENTRE (USA) APPOINTS DR.
ADELEKE INT’L ONCHO. CONSULTANT
Dr. Monsuru Adeleke, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of
Biological Sciences has been appointed as a Consultant for the
training of personnel of Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health and the
Carter Centre (TCC) for the elimination of Onchocerciasis in
Ethiopia. The goals of the training exercise according to Dr Adeleke
are two-fold; (i) the training of the personnel of TCC and FMOH on
PCR and ELISA assays to monitor for transmission interruption, at
the Molecular Biology Laboratory recently established by the Carter
Center at the Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI) and; (ii)
training of personnel and evaluation of Esperanza Window trap
(African version) for the collection of black fly vectors for the
surveillance and monitoring of onchocerciasis elimination in the endemic communities. The Esperanza
Window trap (recently developed by a research team led by Prof. T.R Unnasch, a distinguished
Professor of Global Health, University of South Florida through a grant from Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation) has demonstrated potentials as a replacement of human landing collections. Dr. Adeleke
served as Postdoctoral Scholar of Bill and Mellinda Gates Foundation grant (January 2012 to May,
2014) and conducted the field studies which led to the development of Esperanza trap in Mexico. The
Esperanza trap has been adopted as a tool for the entomological surveillance of onchocerciasis vectors
in Africa by the World Health Organization and the Carter Centre in satisfying the criteria set forth by
WHO for the elimination of onchocerciasis as global health problem. Dr. Adeleke is serving as
Temporary Technical Advisor/ Consultant to WHO/APOC and the Carter Centre, USA on
onchocerciasis surveillance and elimination in Africa.
AL-HIKMA UNIVERSITY COMMISERATES WITH
UNIOSUN VICE-CHANCELLOR
The Proprietor of the of the Al-Hikma University,
Ilorin, Kwara State, Alhaji Sheik AbduRaeem
Oladimeji who is also the Jagunmolu of Igbaja
has commiserated with the Vice Chancellor of the
Osun State University, Osogbo, Prof. Adekunle
Okesina on the death of his cousin who passed to
the great beyond early last week after a brief
illness. The Al-Hikma University Proprietor who
sent a powerful team to deliver his condolence
message prayed Almighty Allah (SAS) to grant
Prof. Okesina and the entire family members the
gratitude to bear the irreparable loss of the
departed soul. The team was led by the chief
Imam of Al-Hikma University who is also a
lecturer of Arabic studies in the same University
Dr. Ali Karmaldeen. Also on the team are the
acting Head of Department of Islamic Studies of
Al-Hikma University Dr. Ibrahim Jamiu Otuyo
and Mallam Olalekan Moshood Azeez also an
Islamic Studies lecturer of the University. In
attendance to join the Vice Chancellor to
welcome the team were the Chief Imam of the
Main Campus of Osun State University Dr. Afeez
.A. Bello, who is also the Acting Head of
Department of Civil Engineering; the Provost of
the Postgraduate College, Prof. Wasiu Gbolagade,
the Director of Development and Alumni
Relations, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso; as well as the
Deputy Registrar, Personnel Affairs, Alhaji
Gafaar A. Shittu. Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor
joined other members of his family to observe the
Fidau prayers for the departed soul on Saturday
17th May, 2014.May his soul rest in perfect
peace,Amen
INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
BIRTHDAY OF THE
WEEK
HEALTH TIPS: 10 Ways to
control your Blood Pressure (Simple Lifestyle
Changes Make a Difference)
LOSE WEIGHT: Get your BMI (body mass index, a measurement of
weight in relation to height) into the range of 18.5 – 249, and you will
be doing your heart and blood pressure a favour. Think of it this way,
extra weight you carry around is like bricks in a backpack, putting
pressure on every part of your body.
EAT PLENTY OF WHOLE GRAIN: have seven to eight serving per day of
grain product (these can include breakfast cereal, whole grain bread,
rice, pasta, pizza, etc).
EAT PLENTY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Having at least eight to ten
serving of variety of colourful fruits and vegetables will ensure you get
all the healthy antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber you need.
DAIRY UP: Consuming two to three serving daily of low or non-fat dairy
foods will also build strong bones and teeth, and enhance weight loss.
LIMIT MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY TO TWO SERVING A DAY: Move the
meat off the centre of your plate, and enjoy more grains and produce.
When you do have meats, fish and poultry, always chose lean varieties.
GO NUTS! Incorporate four to five servings a week of nuts, seeds, and
legumes into your diets. They provide plenty of protein and healthful
fats.
LIMIT FATS AND OIL TO TWO TO THREE SERVINGS PER DAY: Fats are
the most concentrated source of calories. Limiting them will help you
control your weight.
HOLD THE SALT: Limit the sodium intake to approximately 2,400
milligrams a day (a moderate level) this means eating fewer canned and
processed foods, and more flesh foods.
GET OFF THE COUCH: Exercising at least 30 minutes a day can
significantly reduce blood pressure. Any form of physical activity, done
most days of the week, will do the trick.
The Management and entire Staff
of UNIOSUN rejoice with the Staff
members whose birthdays fall on
the dates noted below. We wish you
many happy returns.
FAKOLADE,
Patience Olusola
SAMSON, Bose
Elizabeth
KOMOLAFE,
Ranmilowo Saidat
RAIFU, Isiaka
Okunola
ADEDOTUN,
Samuel Babatunde
18th May
19th May
21st May
23rd May
23rd May
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do what you can do with
what you have where you
can.” - SAM ADEYEMI
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