Education
Over 40 Students Bag First Class at FUL
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
No fewer than 41 Students out of the total number of 1,863 bagged first class degree at the 8th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Lokoja
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, disclosed this in his speech at the 8th convocation ceremony held at the Felele main Campus of the institution in Lokoja at the weekend.
He said that 461 students were conferred with Second Class Upper and 974 got Second Class Lower while 384 students bagged Third Class and 3 students were awarded Pass Degree.
Professor Olayemi Akinwumi also announced that a total of 117 students were awarded Diploma and 216 with postgraduate degrees: Ph.
D, Master’s and PGD.He said that within his short period in office, the university had embarked on a landmark Collaboration with Rural Electrification Agency to provide reliable power generation via renewal energy solutions such as installation of campus-wide street lighting and establishment of renewable energy training centres.
The Vice Chancellor also announced that Federal University, Lokoja under his administration established the first-ever Zoo and Conservatory in Kogi state to serve not only as a significant hub for research and education but also provide a unique platform for community engagement and environmental conservation.
“It is worth noting that prior to my assumption of office in 2021, only two inaugural lectures were held at our university but now I am proud to share that we have successfully conducted a total of twenty-two inaugural lectures since then.
“In our commitment to fostering engagement with critical societal issues, we have prioritised public lectures as the cornerstone of our mission at FUL. Since our last convocation, we have successfully organized six impactful public lectures that have addressed a variety of important topics” Professor Olayemi Akinwumi further disclosed.
Education
Okpebholo Renames Edo State University
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the change of name of the Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho.
This is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin, by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Ikhilor.
According to Ikhilor, the change of name takes immediate effect.
The SSG noted that all documentations in respect of the Institution shall ,henceforth, reflect the change.
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UNIBEN Orders Immediate Online Clearance for New Students
The management of the University of Benin has ordered immediate online clearance for newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session.The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said this in a statement on Saturday in Benin.She said the exercise was expected to be concluded on Jan.
15, 2025.Ehanire said the directive affected only candidates already given admission, adding that the admission process remained ongoing even after the notice. She advised the new students and the clearance officers to take note of the latest information and act accordingly.(NAN)Education
UniAbuja Council Approves Promotion of 154 Staff Members, 33 to Professorial Rank
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), chaired by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Kaita (Rtd), has approved the promotion of 154 members of staff to various ranks.
The Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
The university spokesperson said the promotions were approved during the council’s 98th regular meeting held in Dec.
10th, 11th 12th and 14th.Yakoob explained that among the academic staff, 19 were promoted to the rank of professors, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer 1 and one to lecturer II.
He also said that 94 non-teaching staff were promoted across various ranks, two to deputy director, six to assistant director, and others to different grades.
He gave the breakdown of the promotions to include; specialties such as automobile engineering, energy engineering, library management, international economic law, environmental and development law, political sociology, media and conflict studies.
Also, cardiology, educational administration and planning, medical microbiology, banking law and policy, science education, curriculum studies, English language education, social studies education, sociology of dance, and applied geophysics.
According to the statement, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, in her congratulatory message to the promoted staff, commended them for their dedication, hardwork and discipline.
Maikudi said that the university was committed to ensuring timely promotions for all deserving staff, with the support of the Governing Council.
“These promotions reflect the University of Abuja’s commitment to fostering excellence, recognising merit, and encouraging growth among its staff.
“I, therefore, congratulate all the promoted individuals and urge them to continue contributing to the university’s vision of academic and professional distinction and excellence.
“All outstanding backlogs of promotion cases have been meticulously reviewed and resolved, ensuring fairness and recognition for deserving staff.
“The remaining cases are now awaiting external assessment reports, reflecting the university’s commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and timely career progression for its workforce,” she said. (NAN)