MOHAMMED AYODELE EMERGES KWARA CPN STATE CHAIRMAN

This is to express our heartiest and kind congratulations to Mohammed Ayodele Ataba, a 300-level student of the department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education on his emergence as the Chairman, Child Protections Network, Kwara State. The organization which exists in the 36 states of the Federation is responsible to carry out monitoring, documentation and reporting of child rights abuse cases as well as advocating for the freedom of every child.

Mr. Mohammed was elected unopposed last week Friday at the association's general election. He is expected to steer the affairs of the organization for three consecutive years.

His victory is well-deserving and we urge him to remain steadfast and better-by-far in discharging the duties entrusted to him.

RE: NATIONAL PROTEST TO GET OUR CHILDREN BACK TO SCHOOL

MOBILIZATION FOR NLC NATIONAL PROTEST

It is so unfortunate that the inactions and lukewarmness of the Federal Government of Nigeria to yield to the yearnings and agitations of the varsity-based Unions has kept us out the four walls of our prestigious better-by-far University for more than five months.

Consequently, the leadership of the Union hereby strongly enjoin all Unilorites to participate in the National Protest organized by Nigeria Labour Congress against the lingering strikes which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Dates: Tuesday, 26th July 2022 and Wednesday, 27th July 2022
Take-off Points: NLC State Secretariats and Labour House Abuja

Unilorites in Ilorin should join the protest at the Labour House, Lajonrin Road, Behind Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, Offa Road, Ilorin, Kwara State by 7:00am while others should join in their respective state capitals.

As we are all tired and frustrated by the ugly situation, it is imperative that we go out in our numbers to gallantly participate in the protest as a means to advocate for quality education.

Victoria Ascerta!

HAPPY EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATIONS

The leadership of the Union felicitate with University of Ilorin Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir festival 2022.

Eid-el-Kabir is a season that calls for rededication to the cause of mankind, to appreciate the gift of life and to imbibe the virtues of tolerance, understanding and good neighbourliness. Beyond the merriment, it is pertinent that we live by the teachings and significance of the holy festival.

May the blessings of God rest on you and your family and may you be a witness to many more on earth.

Eid Mubarak!

APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE

This is to inform you of the Application for the National Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022. This is an initiative of the Directors of Entrepreneurship Centers across Nigerian Universities as supported by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC).

Application is open to all Undergraduate and Postgraduate students irrespective of course type or programme.

How to Participate
1. Fill the Expression of Interest form online.
2. Submit a 4 minutes video presentation of your project.

Guide for video presentation:
a. Your video duration should be maximum of 4 minutes.
b. Self-introduction: Name, University, Course of Study, Level and the Zone.
c. A well conceptualized problem that can respond to the challenges of an identified Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including how the idea will be commercialized.
d. Description of the product or services and state what makes it unique compared to existing ones.
e. Describe the current stage of your idea development (idea generation, idea screening, concept development and testing, building a market strategy, product development, market testing, and market commercialization).
f. Market Analysis: SWOT Analysis & Strategies (Your strength and how you will opportunity you have; and threat considering similar concepts already in take advantage of it; your weakness and how you intend to fill the gap; the existence, describe your business model/strategy).
g. Financial Analysis and sustainability (your expected income, profit, and gross margin per month, how do you intend to maximize income and reduce cost? What would be the breakeven points of your business and its implications?
g. Conclusion.

Interested students should register by filling the Express of interest from via the link below:

https://forms.gle/ACxT6GJUA3V9zJiu7

Registration deadline: 11th July, 2022

Kindly contact +2347067624913 for more information.

INSECURITY: POLICE TO COMMENCE NIGHT PATROLS IN TANKE

Sequel to the recent robbery cases in some areas in Oke-odo, the leadership of the Student Union met the Commissioner of Police today to make few requests in a bid to end these insecurity cases.

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Police Command has directed that night patrol of police officers be held continuously across Tipper garage to Oke Odo axis.

This is to ensure safety of lives and properties of occupants in the affected communities.

We want to implore our dearest colleagues to cooperate with the security agents in a bid to end the various social vices in Tanke Community.

INSECURITY: UNION OFFICIALS ENGAGE COMMUNITY HEADS, LANDLORDS AND HOSTEL OWNERS

Earlier today, a team of Union officials met with the Community leaders and hostel owners both in Oke Odo and Oko Oba axis of Tanke.

At the meeting with Magaji, landlord association and hostel owners of Oko Oba, it was concluded that a team of vigilante will commence night patrols as an alternative security measure.

The meeting with Magaji of Oke Odo which was held at the Jalala Primary school also had representatives of Hostel owners of the community in attendance. The following resolutions are made during the meeting:

1. The community will organize an awareness to sensitize members on insecurity and safety measures.

2. Students staying in hostel with few occupants are advised to temporarily move in with their friends in hostels with more population pending end of the strike.

3. Students should desist from raising false alarm or creating tension through unnecessary noise and arguments.

4. Students should abstain from late night movement. Okada riders are not allowed to move beyond 9pm as stipulated by the state government.

5. Subsequently, representatives of the Union will attend the community meetings.

Implementation of these resolutions are to follow immediately. Conclusively, we advise Unilorites to stay safe, be security-conscious and report any issue to the Union and Police.