ILORIN AUTO ACCIDENT: CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
We are bereaved and sad to have received the news about the sudden death of three of our colleagues who were involved in a fatal auto accident on Sunday 20th February, 2022 along Airport road, Ilorin. The unfortunate incident involved a private vehicle and a commercial bus conveying passengers to Lagos State. The bus was reported to have caught fire after a collision between the two vehicles.
Out of the five Unilorites on board, three died leaving two as survivors of the sardonic event. Due to the injuries sustained, both of them are currently receiving medical treatment at the General Hospital, Ilorin and University Teaching Hospital respectively.
On behalf of every Unilorites, we express our condolences to the friends, colleagues and family members of the deceased and we pray God in his infinite mercy comfort them and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. We equally pray that God also grant the survivors a sound and healthy recovery.
Finally, we urge every Unilorites to stay safe as we pray not to have such occurrence in our midst anymore.
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We are bereaved and sad to have received the news about the sudden death of three of our colleagues who were involved in a fatal auto accident on Sunday 20th February, 2022 along Airport road, Ilorin. The unfortunate incident involved a private vehicle and a commercial bus conveying passengers to Lagos State. The bus was reported to have caught fire after a collision between the two vehicles.
Out of the five Unilorites on board, three died leaving two as survivors of the sardonic event. Due to the injuries sustained, both of them are currently receiving medical treatment at the General Hospital, Ilorin and University Teaching Hospital respectively.
On behalf of every Unilorites, we express our condolences to the friends, colleagues and family members of the deceased and we pray God in his infinite mercy comfort them and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. We equally pray that God also grant the survivors a sound and healthy recovery.
Finally, we urge every Unilorites to stay safe as we pray not to have such occurrence in our midst anymore.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CLEARANCE FOR FINALISTS
This is to inform all finalists that the Library clearance commences today Monday 21st February, 2022 at the University Library.
Finalists are to take note of the schedule as stated below:
- Submission of clearance form: 8am-10am (everyday)
- Collection of clearance form: 10am-2pm (everyday except Monday 21st)
Submission of clearance form is expected to commence today as scheduled while collection of clearance form starts on Tuesday 22nd February, 2022.
Note that the clearance process is expected to run for a duration of two weeks.
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This is to inform all finalists that the Library clearance commences today Monday 21st February, 2022 at the University Library.
Finalists are to take note of the schedule as stated below:
- Submission of clearance form: 8am-10am (everyday)
- Collection of clearance form: 10am-2pm (everyday except Monday 21st)
Submission of clearance form is expected to commence today as scheduled while collection of clearance form starts on Tuesday 22nd February, 2022.
Note that the clearance process is expected to run for a duration of two weeks.
UPDATE: COHS TRANSPORTATION
As promised, the leadership of the Union met the Keke riders association in order to have a way forward on the increment of transportation fare from PS to College.
Temporarily, the following are the agreed transport fares:
PS - Old College (N150)
PS - New College (N100)
Old college - New college (N80)
Concerned students should however note that this agreement is tentative and normalcy will be restored as soon as the scarcity of fuel ends.
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As promised, the leadership of the Union met the Keke riders association in order to have a way forward on the increment of transportation fare from PS to College.
Temporarily, the following are the agreed transport fares:
PS - Old College (N150)
PS - New College (N100)
Old college - New college (N80)
Concerned students should however note that this agreement is tentative and normalcy will be restored as soon as the scarcity of fuel ends.
COHS TRANSPORTATION
We are not oblivious of the increase in transport fare of Keke from PS to College which was increased from N100 to N150 and from old college to new college which was increased from N50 to N100 as a result of fuel scarcity.
However, we frown at this development as the increment is way too much than what we can afford as students at this time. Students of COHS should hereby note that we are already in talks with the leadership of the Keke riders in order to have a win-win situation on both sides.
Also, to be worthy of note is that the Students' Union as a body of all students on campus reserves the right to negotiate with riders and transporters when need arises.
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We are not oblivious of the increase in transport fare of Keke from PS to College which was increased from N100 to N150 and from old college to new college which was increased from N50 to N100 as a result of fuel scarcity.
However, we frown at this development as the increment is way too much than what we can afford as students at this time. Students of COHS should hereby note that we are already in talks with the leadership of the Keke riders in order to have a win-win situation on both sides.
Also, to be worthy of note is that the Students' Union as a body of all students on campus reserves the right to negotiate with riders and transporters when need arises.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is to announce that the schedule for the CBT Rain Semester Examinations and CBT Harmattan Semester make-up Examinations remain unchanged.
Students are urged to strictly take note of the following:
1. You are to be present at the CBT Centre 30 minutes before your examination schedule;
2. Report any case of CBT timetable clash to the President (Omoluabi: https://wa.me/2349061299822) or the Public Relations Officer (O' Smart: https://wa.me/2348140861402);
3. Both the ongoing CBT Examinations and make-up Examinations hold concurrently at the CBT Centre.
Every concerned students should hereby take note of this information and treat with utmost importance as ignorance or forgetfulness will not be entertained as an excuse.
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This is to announce that the schedule for the CBT Rain Semester Examinations and CBT Harmattan Semester make-up Examinations remain unchanged.
Students are urged to strictly take note of the following:
1. You are to be present at the CBT Centre 30 minutes before your examination schedule;
2. Report any case of CBT timetable clash to the President (Omoluabi: https://wa.me/2349061299822) or the Public Relations Officer (O' Smart: https://wa.me/2348140861402);
3. Both the ongoing CBT Examinations and make-up Examinations hold concurrently at the CBT Centre.
Every concerned students should hereby take note of this information and treat with utmost importance as ignorance or forgetfulness will not be entertained as an excuse.
SUDDEN INCREASE OF TRANSPORT FARE
As much as we are aware of the scarcity of fuel, we frown at the sudden increase in price of transport fare by Korope Drivers. The increase which was made in the early hours of today was without prior consultation and notification to the Students' Union.
Going forward, we have scheduled an emergency meeting with the leadership of Drivers' union in order to fashion a way out of this menace.
We hereby urge our colleagues to remain calm and wait for final resolution.
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As much as we are aware of the scarcity of fuel, we frown at the sudden increase in price of transport fare by Korope Drivers. The increase which was made in the early hours of today was without prior consultation and notification to the Students' Union.
Going forward, we have scheduled an emergency meeting with the leadership of Drivers' union in order to fashion a way out of this menace.
We hereby urge our colleagues to remain calm and wait for final resolution.
9TH CONTINENTAL ESSAY COMPETITION FOR THE YEAR 2021/2022
Students of the University of Ilorin are hereby invited to participate in the 9th edition of the annual Continental Essay Competition organized by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) for African Students below the age of 35 years and in Government approved higher
Institutions.
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) is responsible for coordinating the participation of Nigerian Students in the Competition.
Theme – “The Role of Standardisation in Promoting African Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industries to Attain Self-reliance and resilience in Combating COVID-19 and Future Pandemics”
Nigeria Students from the UNN, Enugu; UniAbuja; FUTA; FUNAAB; UNIBEN and AAU, have been privileged to win in past editions. We are hopeful UNILORIN will be successful in this edition.
For more information on eligibility and cash prizes, kindly visit:
https://son.gov.ng/9th-arso-continental-essay-competition-2021-2022-edition
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Students of the University of Ilorin are hereby invited to participate in the 9th edition of the annual Continental Essay Competition organized by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) for African Students below the age of 35 years and in Government approved higher
Institutions.
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) is responsible for coordinating the participation of Nigerian Students in the Competition.
Theme – “The Role of Standardisation in Promoting African Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industries to Attain Self-reliance and resilience in Combating COVID-19 and Future Pandemics”
Nigeria Students from the UNN, Enugu; UniAbuja; FUTA; FUNAAB; UNIBEN and AAU, have been privileged to win in past editions. We are hopeful UNILORIN will be successful in this edition.
For more information on eligibility and cash prizes, kindly visit:
https://son.gov.ng/9th-arso-continental-essay-competition-2021-2022-edition
2020/2021 HARMATTAN SEMESTER CBT MAKE-UP EXAMINATION
This is to announce that the CBT make-up examination for the 2020/2021 Harmattan Semester earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday 16th February, 2022 has been rescheduled as follows:
Date: Friday 11th February, 2022
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Date: Saturday 12th February, 2022
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: CBT Centre
Concerned Students are enjoined to kindly check the attached list and make themselves available.
NB: Only CBT courses are going to be done at the CBT Centre
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This is to announce that the CBT make-up examination for the 2020/2021 Harmattan Semester earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday 16th February, 2022 has been rescheduled as follows:
Date: Friday 11th February, 2022
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Date: Saturday 12th February, 2022
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: CBT Centre
Concerned Students are enjoined to kindly check the attached list and make themselves available.
NB: Only CBT courses are going to be done at the CBT Centre
RESCHEDULING OF EXAMINATIONS
Due to the ASUU warning strike which is slated to hold tomorrow Wednesday 9th February, 2022, the University Management has moved all examinations (both written and CBT) earlier scheduled for Wednesday 9th February, 2022 to Saturday 12th February, 2022.
Kindly note that the schedule for other examinations remain unchanged.
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Due to the ASUU warning strike which is slated to hold tomorrow Wednesday 9th February, 2022, the University Management has moved all examinations (both written and CBT) earlier scheduled for Wednesday 9th February, 2022 to Saturday 12th February, 2022.
Kindly note that the schedule for other examinations remain unchanged.
OMOLUABI SIGNED OBAFEMI AWOLOWO FOUNDATION BILL INTO LAW
The Executive President of the Union, Comrade Taofik Waliu aka Omoluabi has signed into law, a bill for the establishment of the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation sponsored by the Vice President (Main Campus), Comrade Badru Haneefah to cater for payment of School charges of indigent Unilorites.
The bill which was co-sponsored by Senator Rahamatullah Feyisola passed through the first, second and third reading of the Senate Council where it was properly scrutinized by distinguished Senators of the hallowed chamber.
The implementation of this act is expected to commence during the next Administration.
Other bills signed into law by the President are:
1. A bill to facilitate the incorporation of separate hall for representatives for Veterinary Medicine Male and Female hostels by Sen. Azeez Abdulhakeem and Sen. Adegoke Rodiyah.
2. A bill on Re-establishment of the Congress by Sen. Bello Joshua, Sen. Jimoh Jubril Omotara and Sen. Abdulmalik Mariam.
The President also signed into law, amendments some part of the constitution.
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The Executive President of the Union, Comrade Taofik Waliu aka Omoluabi has signed into law, a bill for the establishment of the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation sponsored by the Vice President (Main Campus), Comrade Badru Haneefah to cater for payment of School charges of indigent Unilorites.
The bill which was co-sponsored by Senator Rahamatullah Feyisola passed through the first, second and third reading of the Senate Council where it was properly scrutinized by distinguished Senators of the hallowed chamber.
The implementation of this act is expected to commence during the next Administration.
Other bills signed into law by the President are:
1. A bill to facilitate the incorporation of separate hall for representatives for Veterinary Medicine Male and Female hostels by Sen. Azeez Abdulhakeem and Sen. Adegoke Rodiyah.
2. A bill on Re-establishment of the Congress by Sen. Bello Joshua, Sen. Jimoh Jubril Omotara and Sen. Abdulmalik Mariam.
The President also signed into law, amendments some part of the constitution.
UPDATE ON "CBT MENACE"
In the last 48 hours, the leadership of the Union have consistently interacted with the CBT centre management to inquire on the cause of disagreement that almost caused friction between our dear education students and an official of the CBT centre.
We expressed our dissatisfaction in the way our colleagues were treated and also posited that such should not reoccur anymore.
Our position is that respect is reciprocal as our dear students should be respected as much as our colleagues respect the officials.
Therefore, we urge our colleagues to conduct themselves in their best manner at the CBT centre as we hope that such occurrence does not surface again.
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In the last 48 hours, the leadership of the Union have consistently interacted with the CBT centre management to inquire on the cause of disagreement that almost caused friction between our dear education students and an official of the CBT centre.
We expressed our dissatisfaction in the way our colleagues were treated and also posited that such should not reoccur anymore.
Our position is that respect is reciprocal as our dear students should be respected as much as our colleagues respect the officials.
Therefore, we urge our colleagues to conduct themselves in their best manner at the CBT centre as we hope that such occurrence does not surface again.
ASSAULT ON A FEMALE STUDENT
We deeply express our utmost displeasure and disappointment on the barbaric and despicable act exhibited by a Korope Driver who launched a 'physical' assault on a female student in the early hours of yesterday.
As a responsible and a responsive Union, we have taken up the matter as the concerned driver have been invited to ensure that appropriate sanctions are melted out to him to ensure that justice is served to our aggrieved colleague.
Focused Unilorites, we are steadfast to protecting your interest and we will continually appreciate if similar cases are reported to us for immediate actions while hoping that there is no reoccurrence.
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We deeply express our utmost displeasure and disappointment on the barbaric and despicable act exhibited by a Korope Driver who launched a 'physical' assault on a female student in the early hours of yesterday.
As a responsible and a responsive Union, we have taken up the matter as the concerned driver have been invited to ensure that appropriate sanctions are melted out to him to ensure that justice is served to our aggrieved colleague.
Focused Unilorites, we are steadfast to protecting your interest and we will continually appreciate if similar cases are reported to us for immediate actions while hoping that there is no reoccurrence.
RE: CBT MENACE
Our attention has been drawn to the chronicles of a concerned student expressing his/her grievances and disappointment by the actions of the CBT Centre Technicians.
Swiftly, we are taking the matter up by conducting investigations and meeting the concerned parties this morning. And as a Union, we are not going to condone any act of disrespect or discrimination on our colleagues from any quarters.
Focused Unilorites, be assured of our unalloyed commitment to protect your interests as enshrined in the provisions of our constitution.
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Our attention has been drawn to the chronicles of a concerned student expressing his/her grievances and disappointment by the actions of the CBT Centre Technicians.
Swiftly, we are taking the matter up by conducting investigations and meeting the concerned parties this morning. And as a Union, we are not going to condone any act of disrespect or discrimination on our colleagues from any quarters.
Focused Unilorites, be assured of our unalloyed commitment to protect your interests as enshrined in the provisions of our constitution.
EMPOWERMENT SCHEME: IMPORTANT NOTICE
Sequel to the Increasing rate at which students apply for Empowerment Scheme, we have decided to nullify joining of WhatsApp groups to validate registration.
Applicants who have joined the platforms earlier created can stay on the groups while new applicants should not bother if they are unable to join.
We are going to interact with applicants via email address submitted during registration.
Registration closes 3rd February, 2022.
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Sequel to the Increasing rate at which students apply for Empowerment Scheme, we have decided to nullify joining of WhatsApp groups to validate registration.
Applicants who have joined the platforms earlier created can stay on the groups while new applicants should not bother if they are unable to join.
We are going to interact with applicants via email address submitted during registration.
Registration closes 3rd February, 2022.
CONSTRUCTION OF PS - NEW COHS ROAD AND INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS
After consistent and concerted efforts of the leadership of the Union, we are glad to announce that the University through Federal Government Intervention has began the rehabilitation and expansion of about 2km road linking PS and New COHS.
The Management has also began the overhaul repair and installation of new Street lights across our campus. Places that have been illuminated so far are S.U.B./private hostels, Works/Pharmacy road, the road to new Environmental Science building and private hostel road.
Recall that the leadership of the Union in various meetings with the University management has raised these issues as trivial issues affecting the wellbeing of Unilorites. We hereby appreciate the University Management ably led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem Age for fulfilling his promises.
Be assured that the road linking New COHS and UITH is also going to be fixed as the contract have been awarded and is expected to commence soon.
We are also using this medium to advise members of the University community to desist from vandalization of the street lights and overspeeding.
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After consistent and concerted efforts of the leadership of the Union, we are glad to announce that the University through Federal Government Intervention has began the rehabilitation and expansion of about 2km road linking PS and New COHS.
The Management has also began the overhaul repair and installation of new Street lights across our campus. Places that have been illuminated so far are S.U.B./private hostels, Works/Pharmacy road, the road to new Environmental Science building and private hostel road.
Recall that the leadership of the Union in various meetings with the University management has raised these issues as trivial issues affecting the wellbeing of Unilorites. We hereby appreciate the University Management ably led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem Age for fulfilling his promises.
Be assured that the road linking New COHS and UITH is also going to be fixed as the contract have been awarded and is expected to commence soon.
We are also using this medium to advise members of the University community to desist from vandalization of the street lights and overspeeding.
MATTER ARISING: LACK OF POWER SUPPLY
Focused Unilorites,
We express our displeasure on the unavailability of electricity supply on campus due to a fault from the IBEDC. However, the University has made provisions for generator which was powered through out this afternoon till later this evening. Unfortunately, the generator plant was overheated due to heavy load and it was put off for some time.
We hereby urge Unilorites to remain calm and focused as work on the reactivation of generator in a couple of hours is ongoing.
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Focused Unilorites,
We express our displeasure on the unavailability of electricity supply on campus due to a fault from the IBEDC. However, the University has made provisions for generator which was powered through out this afternoon till later this evening. Unfortunately, the generator plant was overheated due to heavy load and it was put off for some time.
We hereby urge Unilorites to remain calm and focused as work on the reactivation of generator in a couple of hours is ongoing.
SU KEROSENE DEPOT REVAMPED
After three years of absolute dormancy, the leadership of the People Focused Administration ably led by Comrade Taofik Waliu Omoluabi has successfully revamped the Students' Union Kerosene Depot.
The revitalisation is borne out of our unflinching commitment to make lives easy for all hostelites to enable them have acccessbility to Kerosene.
Below are the important details about the depot:
Location: Beside Grub Town, opposite Zamfara Hostel
Working hours: 11:00am - 6pm (Mondays - Fridays)
10am - 2:00pm (Saturdays)
Price per litre: N350
We hereby implore all members of the University community to patronize the Union Kerosene Depot for quality and affordability.
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After three years of absolute dormancy, the leadership of the People Focused Administration ably led by Comrade Taofik Waliu Omoluabi has successfully revamped the Students' Union Kerosene Depot.
The revitalisation is borne out of our unflinching commitment to make lives easy for all hostelites to enable them have acccessbility to Kerosene.
Below are the important details about the depot:
Location: Beside Grub Town, opposite Zamfara Hostel
Working hours: 11:00am - 6pm (Mondays - Fridays)
10am - 2:00pm (Saturdays)
Price per litre: N350
We hereby implore all members of the University community to patronize the Union Kerosene Depot for quality and affordability.
2020/2021 RAIN SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Be reminded that the Rain Semester 2020/2021 Academic Session examination starts tomorrow Monday 24th January, 2022 and ends Friday 11th February, 2022 as scheduled by the University Management.
Students are hereby charged to meticulously consult the timetables in order to adequately prepare for their
examinations.
However, we are not unaware of the stress-load on both Students and Lecturers and as a Union, we are going to ensure that all necessities are put in place to achieve a hitch-free examination period.
In the same vein, the 2020/2021 Harmattan Semester CBT Make-up examinations earlier scheduled to come up on Monday 24th January, 2022 has been rescheduled to Monday 16th February, 2022 by 8:00am at the CBT Centre.
NB: It is imperative that students should always be at the examination venue 30 minutes before the schedule for each examination.
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Be reminded that the Rain Semester 2020/2021 Academic Session examination starts tomorrow Monday 24th January, 2022 and ends Friday 11th February, 2022 as scheduled by the University Management.
Students are hereby charged to meticulously consult the timetables in order to adequately prepare for their
examinations.
However, we are not unaware of the stress-load on both Students and Lecturers and as a Union, we are going to ensure that all necessities are put in place to achieve a hitch-free examination period.
In the same vein, the 2020/2021 Harmattan Semester CBT Make-up examinations earlier scheduled to come up on Monday 24th January, 2022 has been rescheduled to Monday 16th February, 2022 by 8:00am at the CBT Centre.
NB: It is imperative that students should always be at the examination venue 30 minutes before the schedule for each examination.