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APPLICATION FOR 2016 MAB YOUNG SCIENTISTS AWARDS

The National Universities Commission is in receipt of a call circular from the Secretary-General, Nigerian UNESCO, requesting for nominations for the 2016 Young Scientists Award. One of the objectives of the award is to encourage young scientists in particular those from developing countries to use MAB research, project sites and biosphere reserves in their research. All nominations are to be submitted for endorsement to the Chairman, MAB National Committee, Professor B.A. Ola-Adams via the following: E-mail : olaadamsb@yahoo.com and copy mamaidoh@yahoo.com for st processing and onward transmission to the MAB Secretariat, Paris before UNESCO deadline of 31 October, 2015

DANGOTE FOUNDATION ENDOWS 17 PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS IN KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(KUST), WUDIL P.M.B 3244, KANO www.kustwudil.edu.ng. EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR POSITIONS OF PROFESSORS AND READERS

Following intervention of the Chancellor of the Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, President Dangote Group, to sponsor 17 Professorial Chairs in the University, applications from within and outside the country are invited from suitably qualified candidates for positions of Readers and Professors in the following areas of specialisations:-
1. Mathematics
2. Computer Science
3. Statistics
4. Civil Engineering
5. Electrical Engineering
6. Mechanical Engineering
7. Architecture
8. Geology
9. Urban and Regional Planning
10. Biology
11. Chemistry
12. Physics
13. Microbiology
14. Biochemistry
15. Educational Psychology
16. Educational Planning and Administration
17. Philosophy of Education

 1. QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

 PROFESSORS (CONUASS 7)

 A candidate must have a minimum of Sixty (60) points from publication and must be a PhD holder from a recognized Institution. He must have done supervision of Postgraduate students and have at least a minimum of thirteen (13) years cognate teaching experience at the University level. In addition, he must have: - Disseminated knowledge through professional and academic activities. - Provided Academic leadership and the ability to attract and inspire others. - Demonstrated Administrative ability and DANGOTE FOUNDATION ENDOWS 17 PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS IN KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(KUST), WUDIL P.M.B 3244, KANO P.M.B. 3244, Kano www.kustwudil.edu.ng. EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR POSITIONS OF PROFESSORS AND READERS administrative experience. - Impeccable integrity. - Favorable External Assessment. - Evidence of supervision of Post graduate students. - Must show verifiable evidence of community service

READERS (CONUASS 6)

 A candidate must be a PhD holder from a recognized Institution. In addition, he must have a minimum of Forty (40) points from publication, eight (8) years cognate teaching experience at the University level and may be subjected to external assessment if not already a Reader. In addition he must have: - Disseminated knowledge through professional and academic activities. - Administrative ability and administrative experience. - General academic leadership and the ability to guide others. - Impeccable integrity and favourable External Assessment. - Must show verifiable evidence of community service. METHOD OFAPPLICATION Candidates should submit 12 copies each of applications, Curriculum Vitae, Credentials and other supporting documents that can assist the University in the Comprehensive assessment of their Publications, Exposure, Experience and capabilities. Applications should be addressed to: The Registrar, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Applications not received within four (4) weeks of this publication will not be considered. Professors and Readers all over the world are encouraged to apply. Applications for contract and leave of absence may be considered. Applicants should request their three Referees to forward CONFIDENTIALREPORTS on them. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged, please.

Signed:
Alhaji Usman Yakubu, FIPMA REGISTRAR

7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS ON QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA

The National Universities Commission (NUC) invites all stakeholders of Quality Assurance in Higher Education to the 7th International Conference and Workshops on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Africa. The Conference with the theme Strengthening Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Africa to Meet Regional and Global Challenges is being organised by the Global University Network for Innovation GUNIAfrica in Partnership with African Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN) and the Association of African Universities (AAU). Expected Participants: The conference will be of interest to all stakeholders of Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Africa as well as Policy Makers and Practitioners in Quality Assurance from other Regions of the World. Participation is open but not limited to: ??Ministers in charge of Education/Higher Education/ Science and Technology/ICTs and Labour ?Permanent Secretaries/Directors-General of Education and Senior Officials ?Heads and Management Teams of National and Regional Quality Assurance Agencies ?Vice-Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts of Higher Education institutions ?Officers and Members of AfriQAN ?Officers in charge of Higher Education at the African Union Commission ?Quality Assurance Practitioners ?Experts in ICT, Teaching and Research in Higher Education ?Civil Society ?Staff Unions of Universities ?Students and Students' Associations ?Professional Associations ?Employers or Employers' Associations ?Development Partners including the ADEA and the European Union ?Stakeholders in Education in Africa Stakeholders in Higher Education from other Regions of the World The Conference will consolidate the results achieved to date in Accreditation and Quality Enhancement and propose relevant solutions to sustainably address the Challenges of Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Africa.

Date: 21-25 September, 2015. Time: 9.00 am Daily Venue: Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria. Registration Fee: N50,000.00

Signed
Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON
Executive Secretary National Universities Commission

Legislative Institute Presents Draft ODL Accreditation Regulations to NUC

Dr. Ladi Hamalai Presenting copies of the Draft Regulation for Accreditation of On-line, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Programmes

A delegation from the National Institute of Legislative St u d i e s (NILS), led by the DirectorGeneral, Dr. Ladi Hamalai, on Wednesday, 16 September, 2015, presented copies of the Draft Regulation for the Accreditation of Online, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Programmes to the National Universities Commission. While presenting the documents to the Executive Secretary, Professor Julius A. Okojie, Dr. Hamalai said the Institute had prepared the set of Regulations as part of its statutory duties to provide legislative drafting and legislative support services to legislators and legislative support staff, among others. She explained that legislative drafting involved the translation of policy into prescribed legislative format, whether primary legislation or subordinate, adding that the NILS would always comply with the standards of the Commission in the discharge of its duties, especially those related to university education, if assisted by NUC. She disclosed that the Institute was in the process of commencing an online Diploma in Legislative Studies, among other programmes. The Director-General requested the Commission to kindly do all within its powers to help the Institute achieve its set goals, adding that NILS had signed various Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with many relevant stakeholders in the education sector, locally and internationally, in order to enhance its standards. She listed some of the stakeholders to include the Centre for Computer-Assisted Legal Education, United Kingdom and National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), among others. Responding, Professor Okojie commended the Institute for deeming in fit to approach the NUC, as the sole regulator of the Nigerian University System (NUS), even when some universities, especially the private ones, commenced programmes without recourse to the Commission. He expressed concern that some institutions not only abused academic titles, but also run illegal diploma programmes. He advised the NILS to adhere to the rules and regulations guiding its functions and charged its management to always interface with the Commission for clarifications on university-related issues and policies, such as accreditation, resource verifications as well as

Prof. Okojie and Dr. Hamalai with some Management staff of the Commission and Members of the NILS delegation

approval for the commencement of new programmes, among others. Professor Okojie said that the NUC Management would look into the draft document presented with a view to assisting the Institute to achieve its mandate. He further promised that the Commission would respond to all the issues raised in the document appropriately. He also urged the Institute to maintain the existing harmonious Other members of NILS's delegation were the Legal Adviser and Postgraduate Coordinator, Professor O. D. Amucheazi; Director, Research and Training, Dr. Adeyemi Fajengbesi; Communications Adviser, Mr. Nwajei Kanayo C and a Research Fellow, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, among others.. working relations with the Commission in the interest of both organisations. Members of the NUC Management in attendance included, the Deputy Executive Secretary 1, Professor Chiedu Felix Mafiana, Directors of Academic Standards and Quality Assurance, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo and Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu, respectively.Other members of NILS's delegation were the Legal Adviser and Postgraduate Coordinator, Professor O. D. Amucheazi; Director, Research and Training, Dr. Adeyemi Fajengbesi; Communications Adviser, Mr. Nwajei Kanayo C and a Research Fellow, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, among others..

Prof. Jega, True Ambassador of the NUS

Professor Attahiru Jega presenting a souvenir to Prof. Julius A. Okojie, during the courtesy visit

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru M. Jega, OFR, has been described as a true ambassador of the Nigerian University System (NUS), having successfully completed his tenure as INEC Chairman and returning to his beat at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, who stated this on Tuesday, 15 September, 2015, when the former INEC Chairman visited NUC, said Jega's official conduct as a dutiful, conscientious and consistent public servant had not only brought pride and honour to the NUS, but also made Nigeria proud in the comity of nations. Okojie commended Jega for not only deploying his knowledge and experience from the NUS in the conduct of the general elections, but for also engaging Vice Chancellors as returning officers in the exercise. He observed that the involvement of Vice-Chancellors and Youth Corp Members in the elections was a confirmation that the NUS was a critical stakeholder in the quest for the nation's development. Responding, Professor Jega commended the Executive Secretary for piloting the affairs of the University System well. His visit was to officially notify NUC of his appointment as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Plateau State University, Bokos and to solicit the Commission's support for the return of normal academic activities to the Institution. He thanked the entire NUS for its support during his tenure as INEC Chairman and reiterated his commitment to the NUS as his primary constituency, promising that he would always contribute his quota to its development. The Executive Secretary expressed satisfaction with his appointment, saying, Bokos was lucky to have the former Vice Chancellor of BUK. With his wealth of experience, he said, he would, no doubt, add significant value to the university. Professor Okojie recalled that Professor Jega's father, former Head of Service and Secretary to the old Sokoto State Government, Alhaji Muhammadu Jega, equally contributed his quota to the development of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta as ProChancellor and Chairman of Council, when he (Professor Okojie) was appointed Acting Vice Chancellor in 1995, an appointment that was confirmed a year later. While reminding Professor Jega that he would be called upon from time to time for assignments in the NUS, wished him well in his new assignment. Professor Jega later presented a copy of his Book 'Election Management In Nigeria. The Evolution of the Nigerian Electoral Process 2010-2015' to Professor Okojie. It turned out to be a meeting of former Vice Chancellors as the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Ish'aq Oloyede joined the duo of Okojie and Jega to discuss ways of moving the NUS forward. Professor Oloyede also requested for a beffiting accommodation for the Association of West African Universities (AWAU).

Professor Julius A. Okojie (1st from Right) displaying copies of the book, Election Management in Nigeria; The Evolution of Nigeria Electorial Process 2010-2015 written by Prof. Jega, assisted by the former Vice Chancellor, Unilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede

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