NEW VICE CHANCELLOR ASSUMES DUTY

Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole, MB BS, FMCOG, FWACS, whose appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan had earlier been approved with effect from Wednesday, 01 December, 2010 by the Federal Government has assumed duty. Professor Adewole's appointment was ratified and announced by the Governing Council on Thursday, 02 September, 2010 and forwarded to the Federal Government for approval.

By this appointment, Prof. Adewole becomes the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan since it attained the status of an Independent University Institution in 1962, having hitherto been a College of the University of London from 1948 - 1962.
The new Vice-Chancellor was until his appointment a member of Council and the Head, Department of Obsterics and Gynaecology at the College of Medicine. He succeeds Professor Olufemi Bamiro, FNSE, FAS whose tenure as Vice-Chancellor expired on Tuesday, 30 November, 2010.
A Professor at the College of Medicine of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria since 1997, Isaac Adewole is currently a Consultant Obsterician and Gynaecologist at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. He is also an adjunct Professor at Northwestern University, Chicago, IIlinois, USA.
Born on 05 May, 1954, Prof. Adewole attended Ilesa Grammar School from 1966 - 1972 where he obtained Grade I with distinction in 1970 and the Higher School Certificate in 1972 in the same school where he made AAC in the three Science subjects he offered. He enrolled as a National Award Scholar at the University of Ibadan in 1973 and obtained his MB BS degree from the University of Ibadan in 1978 with the Glaxo Allenbury prize for the best performance in Paediatrics. He joined the services of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a Senior House Officer in 1981 and underwent further medical training to become a Senior Registrar in the Deaprtment in 1984. He then travelled to the UK for a Research Fellowship in the Department of Medical Oncology at Charring Cross Hospital in London. Professor Adewole was appointed Lecturer I at the College of Medicine in the University of Ibadan in 1989. He was prompted Senior Lecturer in 1995 and Professor in 1997. He was Dean of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences and Dentistry (2000 - 2002), before becoming a Provost of the College of Medicine from 2002 to 2006.
Professor Adewole is Director of the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV Project at UCH, Chairman of the PMTCT National Task Team Subcommittee on anti-retrovirals for the PMTCT of HIV and the country's Principal Investigator for 'Operation Stop Cervical Cancer' in Nigeria. Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) from 1997-2003, Professor Adewole holds memberships of many learned societies, including the Nigerian Medical Association, the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria, the European Research Organisation on Genital Infection and Neoplasia (EUROGIN), and the International Network on Control of Gynaecological Cancers.
A leading advocate for nationwide access to cervical cancer screening, Professor Adewole is also involved with advocacy work designed to reduce the burden of unsafe abortions in Nigeria and is the Co-ordinator of the Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy. His current research interests include evaluating novel ideas for promoting cervical cancer screening in developing countries, a multi-country study on HPV in cervical cancer among African women and evaluating attitudes of HIV positive pregnant women to contraception and couple counselling. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and books on gynaecological oncology, abortion, HIV/AIDS and perinatal medicine.
He has delivered many guest lectures, numerous communications at scientific conferences, abstracts and poster presentations and has published over 140 articles in peer-reviewed journals and books on gynaecological oncology, abortion, HIV/AIDS and perinatal medicine. A widely travelled man, he has attended over 100 scientific conferences and workshops. He is the Guttmatcher Institute's 2008 Bixby Leadership Fellow in Reproductive Health, President Elect of African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) and the current Chair of the sub-saharan African Cervical Cancer Working Group (CCWG). He is a Patron of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria and the Current Chair, National Task Team on prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV.
Professor I.F. Adewole is happily married with children and has a grandchild.
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UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN: 2010 CONVOCATION AND 62ND FOUNDATION DAY CEREMONIES

 A cross section of graduands during the convocation at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan

The Premier University, University of Ibadan begins her four-day 2010 CONVOCATION AND 62ND FOUNDATION DAY CEREMONIES, Professor Ade Adefuye, an ambassador of Nigeria to the United States of America, presented the convocation lectures last Thursday in his lecture, he urges the students to keep the flag flying, also the Premier University produced 1, 499 students on Saturday, 13 November, 2010 from faculties of  Arts,Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Technology and Law .

The number of students graduated with First Class were 55 and Second Class Upper Division Honours  degrees were 371, spread across the faculties while 77 received Diploma Certificates. Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, the university vice chancellor  whose tenure come to an end by December 1 urge and implore the graduating students to consider their certificates  as a springboard and a call to greater challenges and aspirations in life.


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UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN -2010/2011 ADMISSIONS SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR VERIFICATION AND INTERACTIVE SESSION

Following the submission of results by candidates during the Change of Course Exercise, the underlisted candidates are requested to present themselves for verification and interactive session at the University of Ibadan on Tuesday 9 November, 2010. Kindly report at the Lecture Theatre of the prospective Faculty for the exercise at 8.30 am prompt with the following documents.

(a) Original and photocopies
of JAMB Notification of Result.

(b) Original and photocopies
of WAEC/NECO/SSCE certificates.

• For (b) above, Candidates
  should note that online statements of results obtained before Nov/Dec
  2008 are not acceptable for this exercise.

(c) Original and photocopies of Birth
certificate/sworn declaration of age.
(d) Original and photocopy of the customer
copy of the Bank teller used for payment.
(e) Two recent passport size photographs
- showing frontal face view. Size should be 5.2cm x 5.2cm.
KINDLY LOG-IN ON http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng TO PRINT YOUR LETTER OF INVITATION.
YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN SMS INFORMING YOU OF YOUR STATUS. 

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2010 CONVOCATION AND 62ND FOUNDATION DAY CEREMONIES

The 2010 Convocation and Sixty-Second Foundation Day Ceremonies will hold as follows:
Thursday, 11 November, 2010
Convocation Lecture
Title: Higher Education in Nigeria: A Foreign Policy Dividend
Lecturer: Ambassador Professor Ade Adefuye, Head of Mission, Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, USA.
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Friday, 12 November, 2010
Jumat Service at the Central Mosque, University of Ibadan
Time: 1.00 p.m.
Saturday, 13 November, 2010
Admission to First Degrees and Award of Diplomas and Certificates in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Technology and Law.
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan
Sunday, 14 November, 2010
Convocation Church Service
Venue: Chapel of the Resurrection, University of Ibadan
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Guest Preacher: Most Revd. Nicholas Okoh, ArchBishop, Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria,
Anglican Communion, ArchBishop’s Place, Abuja
Monday, 15 November, 2010
Admission to First Degrees and Award of Diplomas and Certificates in the Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry, the Social Sciences, Education and Veterinary Medicine.
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan
Thursday, 18 November, 2010
(i) Award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Admission to Higher Degrees (Masters, M.Phil
and MPH)
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan
(ii) Command Performance
Title: “Obaseki” by Don Pedro
Venue: Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan
Time: 6.00 p.m.
Friday, 19 November, 2010
62nd Foundation Day and Admission to Higher Degrees (Doctorate)
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan
NOTICE TO GRADUANDS
All Graduands are expected to pay a refundable deposit of N500 to their respective Faculty Officers for the academic outfits. Academic outfits, Order of Proceedings, Invitation cards and other instructions will be issued to Graduands on arrival at their respective Faculties (Diplomas and First Degrees) and the Postgraduate School (Higher Degrees) on the presentation of receipts showing the stipulated payments.
Please note that the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) fee of N1,000.00 should be paid by each Graduand to the Alumni Office Staff.
All Graduands must pay all the levies: Graduation outfit deposit and UIAA membership levy. Certificates shall not be released until all the levies have been paid and academic outfit returned in good condition.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS/VIDEO OPERATORS
The taking of photographs or unauthorized movement inside Trenchard Hall will not be allowed. Any Graduand who leaves before or during the Ceremony will not be allowed to return to the hall.
Commercial Photographers/Video Operators will be charged N500 only for the period. Payments should be made to the Bursary (Cash Office) and receipts presented to the Security Officer for accreditation.
Commercial Photographers/Video Operators WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO TRENCHARD HALL AND ITS PREMISES.
Thank you.
Omotayo O. Ikotun (Mrs.)
Registrar

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2010/2011 ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

“Change of Course / Supplementary Admissions Exercise”

List of Available Academic Programs / Courses for the 2010/2011 Change of Course / Supplementary Admissions Exercise.

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

Agriculture
Forest Resources Management
Wildlife & Fisheries Management


Faculty of Arts

Arabic & Islamic Studies
Archaeology
English
European Studies – French
European Studies – German
European Studies – Russian
Linguistics – Igbo
Religious Studies
Theatre Arts
Faculty of Education

Educational Management
Teacher Education – Science

Faculty of Science

Archaeology
Botany
Microbiology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Zoology
Faculty of the Social Sciences

Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Faculty of Technology

Agricultural & Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Food Technology

Source: http://www.ui.edu.ng/listofcourses

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POST – UTME ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 2010/2011 SESSION

SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR CHANGE OF COURSE ADMISSION

1. a. All prospective candidates who chose the University of Ibadan as their First and/or Second choice “MOST PREFERRED” institution are eligible to apply on-line for Change of Course, PROVIDED THEY HAVE NOT BEEN INTERVIEWED on Thursday 29 July 2010 or 21 October 2010, using the Username & password obtained earlier. They may apply online (http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng)
   for Change of Course into the available academic programmes (to be advertised) between Saturday 23 and Thursday 28 October, 2010.

b. However, bona fide candidates who were unable to pay the processing fee and obtain their Usernames & passwords earlier, can now do so and apply on-line (http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng) for a change of course into the available academic programmes (to be advertised).

2. Instructions:-

A
(i) Candidates (1b) are to pay N1,000.00 into U.I Students Fee Account (See details below) at any branch of Afribank, First Bank and Wema Bank nationwide:

UI Students Fee Account Details:

Afribank Nigeria Plc, U.I. branch, Ibadan (Acct. No – 0412848246618)

Wema Bank Plc, Bodija branch, Ibadan(Acct. No– 0681083183613)

First Bank of Nigeria Plc, U.I branch, Ibadan
(Acct. No – 1232040000170)

The teller should have SURNAME and initials of the candidate as in the UTME result slip preceeded by the JAMB Registration number, as the payee.

(ii) Consequent upon payment of the Processing fee of N1,000.00 at the banks, candidates are expected to submit their Teller numbers online. This should be done by logging-in on http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng with the JAMB Registration number and submission of a valid e-mail address.

(iii) Candidates will receive username and password through their e-mail addresses within 24 hours of submission.

(iv) Candidates are then expected to log-in onto http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng to submit their biodata and O’level results.

(v) Candidates should ensure that the on-line forms are carefully filled,following ALL necessary instructions, as “mistake(s)” may lead to disqualification.

B

(i)Please fill the on-line forms in CAPITAL letters only.

(ii) Bona fide applicants can return to the portal, as long as the submission window is still open, to edit/complete their previous entries or otherwise review and print their submissions.
Please ensure that you click “FINAL SUBMISSION” before printing.

(iii)Kindly use functional E-mail addresses and Telephone numbers to enable the University to reach you in the course of the Admission exercise, whenever the need arises. (iv) All genuine enquiries should be directed to: uiadmin2010@mail.ui.edu.ng.

(v) Schedule:

Names of short listed candidates for the Interactive/Screening Session of Tuesday 9 November 2010 will be displayed on the University’s Website latest by Saturday 6 November 2010.

3. Candidates should please note that it is only when an ‘O’ level result is deficient for a course of choice, that another result may be presented to compliment the deficient one. Candidates presenting two ‘O’ level results (2 Sittings) should ensure that, the comprehensive details of both results are submitted.

4. The deadline for submission of ‘O’ level results may not be extended. Any candidate whose results are not submitted at the stipulated time may not be considered for admission.

5. Misrepresentation of documents is a serious offence. Candidates are therefore advised to submit genuine documents only. Anyone found guilty of this
offence will be disqualified automatically and may be handed over to the Law Enforcement Agents.

Source:http://www.ui.edu.ng/changeofcourse

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UI : NEW VC, FRESH EXPECTATIONS

In Nigeria, appointment of Vice-Chancellor, particularly in publicly owned universities is always as tempestuous as it is contentious, often, leading the parties involved to the court of law. Indeed, the process of VC’s appointment could be described as a tug of war. Many universities in the country are still nursing the wounds incurred in an attempt to appoint a right candidate to lead. Contrary to this scenario, however, University of Ibadan (UI) in what appears to be living up to its ‘the first and the best’ Sobriquet peacefully appointed its 13^th Vice-Chancellor after “a rigorous, sober and painstaking exercise that lasted about seven months”.
At as Thursday September 2 when the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of Council, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) addressed a press conference, attended by all council members, the out-going VC, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro and the Secretary to Council, Mrs Omotayo Ikotun, none of the 10 contestants who conceded victory to the winner threatened to go to court, neither did anyone protest. This is definitely, a sharp contrast to what is obtainable elsewhere. Deservedly, Council Chairman, soft spoken Olanipekun and all Council Members, as well as all the 10 contestants and their supporters should indeed be praised for their maturity and political tolerance in the overall interest of the University.
But then, who is this lucky winner? He is a renowned Obstetrician and Gynecologist. A former Provost of College of Medicine, and an erudite scholar of note,Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole. He will be taking over from the out-going VC whose glorious tenure ends November 0^th, 2010. Born on May 5, 1954, Prof Adewole, as the new UI VC; will be stepping in December 1 with fresh ideas that are expected to, not only sustain the current transformation on campus, but to take UI to greater heights.
Before he unfolds his own agenda, however, there are certainly, some challenges the handsome new VC must confront. One of the challenges Prof. Adewole must quickly and genuinely overcome is management of pre-appointment political bickering. No leader in history has ever emerged without some people feeling bitter and threatened.
Now that he has emerged victorious, he must be magnanimous in victory by forgiving those who may have hurt him. He has no business becoming vindictive. Besides, he needs to extend his hand of fellowship to all his co-contestants. Prof. Adewole, surely, should be able to borrow some of the good ideas of his co-contestants for all the other candidates possess good ideas that can assist his administration.
On the other hand, those who conceded victory to the new VC should consolidate their maturity by embracing the winner in the overall interest of UI, more so that we cannot have two VCs at the same time. In America, Hillary Clinton contested party’s nomination with Barrack Obama in the Democratic Party’s primaries. Obama eventually won, but the interesting lesson is that Mrs. Clinton is serving in Obama’s government today as Secretary of State. Those who lost to Prof. Adewole should be able to contribute positively in his tenure for this is the spirit of politics without bitterness. Already, one of the contestants, Prof. Adigun Agbaje has started on a good note. He was the first to announce the appointment of Prof. Adewole at the 10^th anniversary of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CEPACS) last Thursday where he represented the VC. With the way Prof. Adigun spoke, no one noticed any bitterness in him as he announced to Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola at that occasion that, ‘our new VC is Prof. Isaac Adewole from Osun state’. Indeed, Prof. Adigun, who is also from Osun state, shared the victory of his brother joyfully. That is good and commendable, at least, becoming a VC is “not a do or die affair”.
Looking robust and refreshed, Prof. Adewole should be ready to deplore his energy spiritedly for the job at hand is tasking. He must know that the people’s expectation of him is high. Undoubtedly, Prof. Bamiro has set a standard for his successor. Overwhelming achievement profile of the out-going VC has raised the bar. This is a challenge that must be overcome by the good looking 56-year old Adewole. He should be able to surpass Bamiro’s achievements. Yes, it is possible, but with a lot of hard work, perseverance, dedication, commitment and above all altruism. This is a job that does not give room for annual leave. Prof. Adewole given his antecedent can do it and he must do it because he cannot afford to disappoint us all.
If truth must be said, the new VC needs all of us to succeed. Having agreed that UI is a national patrimony that must be collectively supported and protected, all Nigerians must show interest in the development of the institution. By the way, where are the alumni? Yes, some of UI alumni have been showing gratitude to the University that produced them, but others are still scattered all over the world. Really, this is the time to come back and support the new VC.
Prof. Adewole as new UI VC needs the support of corporate organizations, philanthropist and funding agencies for UI which has given so much to the society in terms of manpower development, requires more funds to survive. Government alone cannot do it. Alumni will be expected to come back and donate and build structures to commemorate and immortalize their father’s name.
Prof. Adewole must succeed. It is important he succeeds because his failure cannot benefit anybody .If Prof Ayodele Falase as 11^th VC restored sanity to UI between 2000 and 2005 and Prof. Bamiro transformed UI between 2005 and 2010, what do we say of Prof. Adewole’s tenure from 2010 to 2015? This is the more reason all of us must support him to succeed.
The free and fair process that culminated in the appointment of Prof. Adewole has taught Nigeria a lesson that democracy can survive. Council designed a comprehensive time-table which began in 25 February with the placement of advertisement in the national papers and terminated 2 September with the consideration of the report of the Selection Board and announcement of the new VC . Nigeria and other Universities surely have lessons to learn from the Chief
Wole Olanipekun led council. The council was thorough, transparent, logical and methodical. That is why it succeeded where many failed. Chief Olanipekun (SAN) and his members surely deserve Kudos for a job well done. The lesson they may have learnt in this process will surely guide them better in future. As Prof. Adewole prepares to take over come December1, it is advisable for him to eat well, sleep well, relax and reflect deeply. Once he takes over, there is no going back until 2015.

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TEDDER HALL UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN-ONCE A TEDDERITE, ALWAYS ONE.

Tedder Hall is one of the oldest, most prestigious, and respected Halls of Residence in the University of Ibadan. In fact, it is one of the two Halls which were fomerlly opened in the present site of the University. It is named after Rt. Hon Lord Tedder G.C.B.B.A. Hons. LLOC (CANTAB), Marshal of the Royal Force and Councilor University of Ibadan on 17th November, 1952 when the Hall was also formally opened.

Tedder Hall is to University of Ibadan what the Federal Capital Territory Abuja is to Nigeria, that is, the heart ans soul of the University, Tedder Hall is located within the circle, beginning from the back of Trenchard Hall, opposite Student Union Building main entrance,Faculty of Arts, and the University Central Mosque and Chapel ground.

Tedder Hall has produced a large number of personalities who are now the blood and voice of Nigeria, among whom are Chief Dr. Micheal Olu Omolayole, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Comrade Uche Chukwumerije, Senator Ahamadu Ali (Former PDP National Chairman), Chief Olu Falae, H.R.H. (Prof.) Obi J.C. Edozien, Dr. J.U Itusuel, George Akume (Former Governor of Benue State), His Excellency Theodore Orji Governor of Abia State, Honourable Ademola Omotosho, Ibadan North L.G.A. Chairman, Prof. Dupe Olatunbosun Chairman, Policy and Strategy Ekiti State, Prof. Nureni Lawore Honourable Commissioner Oyo State and Mr. Ayo Ajayi, Former M/D/CEO of UAC Nig. Plc. Amb. Joe Keshi, Former Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ministry.

TEDDER HALL............. HALL OF FAME
ONCE A TEDDERITE, ALWAYS ONE.
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2010/2011 ADMISSIONS SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR VERIFICATION AND INTERACTIVE SESSION

Following the submission of results by candidates who made the University of Ibadan their First Choice(i.e those who submitted freshly released O level Results), as well as Second Choice, the underlisted candidates are requested to present themselves for verification and interactive session at the University of Ibadan on Thursday 21 October, 2010. Kindly report at the Lecture Theatre of the prospective Faculty for the exercise at 8.30 am prompt with the following documents.

(a) Original and photocopies
of JAMB Notification of Result.

(b) Original and photocopies
of WAEC/NECO/SSCE certificates.

• For (b) above, Candidates
  should note that online statements of results obtained before Nov/Dec
  2008 are not acceptable for this exercise.

(c) Original and photocopies of Birth
certificate/sworn declaration of age.
(d) Original and photocopy of the customer
copy of the Bank teller used for payment.
(e) Two recent passport size photographs
- showing frontal face view. Size should be 5.2cm x 5.2cm.
KINDLY LOG-IN ON http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng TO PRINT YOUR LETTER OF INVITATION.
YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN SMS INFORMING YOU OF YOUR STATUS. 

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2010/2011 ADMISSION EXERCISE-University of Ibadan

Web advert / Notification (e-mail & SMS) to shortlisted / invited candidates (1st Choice {freshly released results} and 2nd Choice)	Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Interview for invited 1st and 2nd Choice	Thursday, 21 October 2010
*Web advert / submission for Change of Course (Academic programs available will be advertised)	23 – 28 October, 2010
Web advert / Notification (e-mail & SMS) to invited candidates	Saturday, 6 November, 2010
Interaction session for invited Change of Course / Supplementary candidates	Tuesday, 9 November, 2010

Direct Entry Candidates will be NOTIFIED and their names published on the WEB as soon as approval is given by JAMB, latest 18 November, 2010.

*All bonafide 1^st and 2^nd Choice candidates are eligible to submit online application for change of course (into advertised academic programs) PROVIDED they have not been interviewed during the 1^st (July 29 2010) or 2^nd (October 21, 2010) interactive session.

Source: http://www.ui.edu.ng/schedule2010

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