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China and ABUAD: Partnership that works
A Chinese Language Institute, The Confucius Institute has partnered with the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) in its multi-lingua programmes. To this end, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute and ABUAD had been signed by the Confucius Director, Professor Rose Jiang and the Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Professor Sidi Osho. Under the agreement, the Confucius Institute will provide Chinese tutors to teach Chinese languages and cultures aimed at producing graduates with international relevance. At the ceremony, the Confucius Director, Professor Rose Jiang while promising support from both Chinese Embassy and Government announced plans to invite scholars and members of Staff to China for academic exchange visits. This move, she said will strengthen the existing bilateral relations between the two Countries. Responding, the Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Professor Sidi Osho thanked her for believing in ABUAD’s mission and vision. She revealed the University’s preparedness to support any initiative from the Chinese government that will promote educational advancement. Professor Osho also commended Chinese government’s efforts and commitment towards facilitating youth empowerment in Nigeria. The capacity building programme is an integral part of ABUAD-Chinese vision to fastrack the entry of Nigerians into the Chinese culture and development efforts. The initiative will provide youths with vocational trainings, a commitment that supports the Nigerian government’s drive to address the issue of youth unemployment. Meanwhile, two Chinese instructors have been posted and started working at ABUAD. They are Messrs Charles Ezemezu (a Nigerian) and Zhao Yuan Ryan a Chinese while another instructor is being expected soon from China. The contents of courses are mainly Chinese language and martial arts (otherwise known as Kung Fu). This will expose them to the world of Chinese and their success secrets. It would also arouse students hunger to learn Chinese language hence equip those who want to work or do business with Chinese people. The course will also prepare students for International Chinese language examinations which in turn will attract scholarship. China is emerging as the most stable economy in the world. Infact, the second world best economy after the USA with a population of more than 1.3billion people. Chinese goods alone account for over sixty percent of imported goods into Nigeria, while they are also leading in the total Direct Foreign Investment (FDI) in the Country.
U.S CONSUL GENERAL ORGANIZED TRAINING IN ABUAD
As part of its mission to produce globally relevant leaders in the society, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) received Officials from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S Consulate General, Lagos,on January 22, 2013. The purpose of their visit was to train and counsel both final year Students and selected Staff on the effective use of the internet.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor SidiOshoreceived and welcomed the Officials warmly and introduced ABUAD final year Students and Staff to them.The programme which took place at the Council Chambers of the University and the ICT Laboratory had select Staff and Lecturers from various Colleges in attendance. The students had a separate session in one of the lecture rooms, while staff had their session simultaneously at the ICT Laboratory.
In her speech, the leader of the team, Mrs. Dehab Ghebreab, Public Affairs Officer, U.S Consulate, underscoredthe purpose and importance of the visit, which was to enrich the Staff andStudents of ABUAD with Training on Effective Use of the Internet and Counselingof Final Year Students.
Mrs. Dehab Ghebreab – Public Affairs Officer
During the counseling session, Mrs. Dehab Ghebreab encouraged the students to emulate progressive mentors and develop the passion for excellence in all their endeavours. She maintained that people do not need to stress themselves up before they could develop a strong habit; “You don’t stress habit … its what you do often”said the Team Leader.
She also enlightened the students on how they could get scholarship awards to study any course of their choice in the United States of America. She went further to exposed them to resources that could helpthem gain admissionsinto various reputable universities in the United States of America.
She explained furtherthat the prospect of Nigerian students gaining admission to study abroad will broaden the scope of their knowledge to understand other people’s cultures and foster exchange of ideas which would equip them with the necessary skills to reform their immediate environment.
Mrs. Ghebreab insisted that the main criterion for admission would be candidates who can exhibit exceptional aptitude in their choses field of study and are able to demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities. Students who merit the support of the U.S Mission will be those who excel in their academics and exhibit leadership qualities.
During the Interactive Session, the Education Adviser to the Mission, Mrs. Margaret Anyigbo, applauded the students of AfeBabalola University for their interests in academic pursuits and for seeking avenues that and avenue that could make them become better leaders for tomorrow.
The Education Adviser, who was part of the visitation team, told the students that there are Graduate and Post-Graduate opportunities in universities in the United States of America.She further intimated them that in deserving cases, scholarships will be given to candidates with outstanding academic qualities and stable character.
The Students asked several questions botheringon opportunities available, courses/programmes and cost implications of studying in universities in the United States of America.
At the parallel session of the training which took place atuniversity’s ICT Laboratory was a tutorial session between the Information Resource Centre Director, Public Affairs Section of the U.S Consulate, Mr. Samuel Eyitayo and members of Staff, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
Aside from the previous knowledge of every internet user on Google Search, Mr. Eyitayo gave insight into some advanced search tips that could give results on contemporary issues rather than outdated results. In the process, he explained further on various Domain Names and Country Domain Codes with their meanings.
At the end of the training, the Public Affairs Officer, Dehab Ghebreab with other team members; Joke Omotunde –Information Specialist (Broadcast), Samuel Eyitayo – Information resource Centre Director, Margaret Anyigbo – Education Adviser, Ayo Durodola – Information Assistant (Audio Visual), gave a raft of incentives to both staff and students.
To conclude the visit, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sidi Osho, on behalf of the Founder and the entire ABUAD community, expressed her profound gratitude to the team for what they were able to impart to the entire ABUAD staff and students within the short time they were able to spend in the university.
ABUAD: NO HAVEN FOR DRUG ADDICTS
ABUAD: NO HAVEN FOR DRUG ADDICTS
ACQUIRES DOPE SCREENING MACHINE, RUSTICATES OFFENDERS
By YINKA FABOWALE, Ibadan
Seeking admission into Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)? Then you must not be hooked on drugs, or if you are, you need to kick the habit, in addition to your possessing a smart head.
That is the message the young, but high profile university is sending unequivocally to prospective students, as it acquires a hard drugs detecting machine, breath alcohol testers and allied kits to screen and ensure new and stale students are drug-free.
Already over 10 students who tested positive had been rusticated by the institution’s authorities when the multi-million Naira facilities, apparently the first of their kind in higher institutions in the country, were put to test at the beginning of the new academic session last October.
The measure is part of Aare Afe Babalola, the university’s founder/president’s vision of providing a model learning environment devoid of drug addiction, cultism, robbery, murderers and other malfeasances that afflicted higher institutions in the country, especially in the immediate past two decades.
Babalola was for two consecutive terms the Pro Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, where he helped in turning around the fortunes of the federal institution plagued then by corruption, strikes and deviant behaviours among students that were the common features of its counterparts across the federation. His exposure to the ills and crises of higher education inspired the founding of ABUAD, to serve as benchmark for tertiary institutions and run a smooth academic calendar not distorted by these problems.
Dr. Foluso Jubilee, ABUAD’s Director of Health Services, who oversees the exercise, which, Daily Sun was told, is a continuous one, said: “If you work in this place, you’ve got to run with the vision of the founder, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), to turn education around. We are aware of the rottenness of our tertiary institutions, even secondary schools. We hear of robberies, cultism, drug addiction, and murder of fellow students or lecturers by students. Most of these evils are not possible ordinarily. You have to be high up there, for how do you expect a 16 or 17-year -old boy to go into thick bush in the middle of the night to hold meetings except, of course, he is under the influence of hard drugs? Here in ABUAD, we want the parents to sleep with their eyes closed, knowing that their children are secured, not a case where you’re called that your son has been caught for armed robbery or killed in cult violence. We don’t want to wait until that happens, hence the screening”.
Dr. Jubilee, who was not forthcoming on the exact cost of the drug detector, however, said it was one of the topmost grades and brands and able not only to detect hard drugs in the human system but also tell the exact type.
Of the maiden screening result, she said the machine picked Marijuana (Cannabis) as the major drug the victims tested positive to, although there were few strains of other narcotics, which, she, however, declined to name.
Trust students, as news of the new measure spread, the guilty ones sought various means to evade detection. Daily Sun learnt that, while some diluted their urine (specimen) with water, others tried to enter the campus illegally by avoiding the main entrance and scaling the university’s imposing wall fence.
“But we still caught them all the same”, said Dr. Jubilee, extolling the power of the drug detector.
Those who attempted to steal into the campus also fell into the hands of the security squad of the all-boarding university.
“But”, said Dr. Jubilee: “Even if the security men did not catch them, there are other measures. If you beat the security, you will not beat the medical team and if you think you can, you will not beat the people that allocate rooms in the hostels, because you have to show proof of having undergone and passed the drug test”.
According to the health services director, some of the students and parents initially thought it was a joke, “because knowing how much Baba (Babalola) valued education, they thought he won’t ask them to just go like that. But they soon realized we meant business as those who were caught were sent away right from there. You don’t even come near the hostel”.
Jubilee explained, however, that there is forgiveness for those who reform and are willing to continue their education. “We’re not out to destroy destinies, rather, we are out to mould destinies. So, those rusticated can come back if they repent and have gone for rehabilitation. We re-screen such and they can resume their studies”, said she.
But in order to check a relapse or contagion from such re-admitted students, the drug screening has become a permanent feature in which students are routinely and randomly tested. Says Dr. Jubilee: “As a student on the campus, you can be called while moving from one college to the other, or even while in your hostel or cafeteria. This is to put the students in check at all times”.
Jubilee says the measures as well as an official ban on alcohol use have heightened the level of discipline and good conduct among the university students, adding: “You know, when you see a child who started well now skipping lectures, telling lies, disrespecting lecturers, you suspect he may be on drugs, but fortunately we don’t have such misbehaviour among our students. And a few cases of truancy we’ve had in the past have virtually disappeared”.
Accolades have also been coming in for the university’s proprietor for the initiative. Says Dr. Jubilee: “You know when we told the company we bought the machine from what we needed it for, the CEO could not believe. He said, ‘you mean an individual is doing this for this generation? We have got to come and see him’.
According to the director, the company’s delegation made good its promise, but could not meet Aare Babalola, who was out of town during the first visit, but did on the second attempt.
The CEO was reported as saying, after the encounter: “This man is a rare breed. Many private universities or school owners just want to make profit. But here, the man, Afe, is investing in the future of this children, without any thoughts of self gain. One is certainly humbled”.
V.C with Other Principal Officers meets ABUAD Students
As the 2nd Semester for the 2012/2013 Academic Year commenced in earnest, returning ABUAD Students have been told to steer clear of indiscipline and avoid all social vices on the campus.
The Vice Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Prof. Sidi Osho, gave the advice while addressing students of the University at the multi-purpose hall on the 6th March, 2013.
She advised them to use the opportunity of being in this great citadel of learning to study to develop themselves to become useful not only to themselves but also to theirparentsand the nationat large. She welcomed the entire students back to school and thanked God Almighty for bringing them back to the university safely after their holiday period.
Prof. Sidi Osho enjoined them to imbibe the values of the institution which include service, integrity, discipline and good conduct. She also told them to embrace dignifying mode of dressing which is highly recommended for ABUAD students.
In her speech, she warned against the use of non-recommended mobilephones on the campus. She also encouraged students to always refer to their Students Handbook to guide them in the way they conduct themselves in the university.
The meeting which was attended by a large number of students was aimed at welcoming them back to the campus and to remind them about the importance of discipline as they strive to attain academic excellence in their chosen field of study.
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Q: Why was ABUAD (a charitable institution) established?
A: ABUAD was established solely as an agent of transforming education in Nigeria. It is designed to be a reference point for other universities on planning, environment, aesthetic structures, furniture, teaching aid and quality education.
Q: How did ABUAD rise so quickly to achieve the acknowledged uniqueness as a model and reference point?
A: The Founder, a seasoned and tireless university administrator, was personally involved in the planning and construction work which was completed within 8 months. It is the first and only University in Nigeria to commence academic activities on the permanent site with all the state-of-the-art facilities in place within 8 months of the turning of the sod.
Q: What were the facilities on ground which qualified the University for a Licence within eight months?
A: Quality, attractive and beautiful wall fence and gate; dual carriage way with beautiful circular ceremonial roads; sporting facilities which include badminton court, volley ball court, basket ball court and tennis hitting wall and football pitches; magnificent college and hostel buildings, modern cafeteria, large auditorium, 78 huge Lecture halls, 43 Lecturer offices, huge lecture theatres, E-library, ICT facilities, modern laboratory equipment, LexisNexis academic library, interactive electronic boards, Physical Library, Solar Light etc.
Q: What is the guiding philosophy of the Founder?
A: Discipline, Industry, determination, service, integrity, sound education and quality leadership.
Q: What does ABUAD do to make students imbibe founder’s ideal of excellence in education and character?
A: The founder personally prepared and authored an ABUAD anthem which is premised on his belief in industry and doggedness as the road-map to success. The university anthem reads as follows:
ABUAD we come, oh oh oh ABUAD we come;
Founded by Afe Babalola;
A believer in industry and determination.
A unique environment;
With aesthetic structure;
A beacon university;
Delivery unequalled;
Designed for high quality education;
To mould character and infuse knowledge
Out to lead others.
Proud of ABUAD;
The launching pad to excellence
With determination;
Faith in ABUAD’s philosophy of industry, service and character,
Our future for greatness and excellence is assured.
ABUAD ensures that every student sings the anthem daily. Both teachers and students observe and practise the ideals contained in the anthem.
Q: How is ABUAD moulding the character of its students?
A: ABUAD prepares and distributes written code of conduct to teachers and students ABUAD emphasizes among others:
Ø Maximum use of time for academic work
Ø Punctuality to classes and all functions in the university,
Ø Neatness
Ø Proper dressing and
Ø Industry, cleanliness, respect for others
Q: What is ABUAD’s panacea for attaining quality education?
A: ABUAD provides highly qualified teachers, employs case study method of teaching and each staff dresses corporately. Students and teachers report in the University promptly at 8:00am and close at 5:00pm. Teachers give students assignments daily and encourage students to read and research. Students and teachers sign attendance registers. Lateness and absence are sanctioned. Use of laptops and telephones in classes is forbidden. ABUAD ensures strict compliance with the code of conduct. Students evaluate teachers, and teachers also evaluate students. ABUAD conducts periodic staff training programmes, sponsor staff to national and international conferences and encourages them to engage in Research and Development and to publish in reputable international journals.
Q: How is ABUAD preventing the types of vices prevalent in older universities?
A: All students coming to ABUAD are screened. ABUAD has introduced a very active Parents-Teachers Forum which meets regularly. The founder holds monthly free dinner for staff and students and also addresses and interacts with them. The students are fully engaged in useful academic programmes and extra-curricular activities that ensure excellence in academics, good character and leadership qualities.
Q: Has ABUAD any regulation on religious worship?
A: ABUAD permits freedom of religion. It forbids the wearing of religious outfits which breeds discrimination. It also prohibits all forms of religious extremism.
Q: What are ABUAD’s welfare programmes for teachers?
A: The contract of employment with each member of staff is personal thereby making it absolutely unnecessary to go on strike. Promotion of teachers and increase in salary depend on personal performance, creativeness and innovative support for the university. ABUAD rewards good performance and achievement at the end of each semester. The salary entry point of any staff is the highest in the country.
ABUAD provides accommodation for staff and arrangement is made for vehicles to college offices. When necessary, it facilitates staff loan to build houses or buy furniture. ABUAD provides medical treatment for staff.
ABUAD provides insurance for students and staff.
Q: Has ABUAD any arrangement for visitors, students and parents?
A: ABUAD has 42 luxurious suites for parents in its modern guest house, where foreign and native foods are served.
Q: What are the founder’s vision and mission for ABUAD?
A:
The Vision
The founder’s vision is to establish a world-class educational centre of excellence in academics, character, sports and vocational development in order to produce sound and agile professionals. He dreams of producing leaders and achievers who would be self-reliant, kind, generous, considerate and ‘sportsman’-like.
The Mission
Afe Babalola University is a result-oriented institution for producing highly skilled and socially relevant graduates capable of applying scientific knowledge for the reduction of social problems.
Q: What should a prospective candidate do to gain admission into ABUAD?
A: Admission into Afe Babalola University is through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examinations. A candidate is qualified for admission on passing five subjects (including English and Mathematics) at one sitting or six subjects (including English and Mathematics) at two sittings in the O’Level subjects. Along with this, the candidate must also have passed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the University’s Post-UTME screening for the intended course of study.
Q: What are the qualities expected of prospective students?
A: Afe Babalola University values intellectual ability, sports and academic achievements and those personal qualities that would contribute to the achievement of excellence by all the students.
Q: What advantages do ABUAD students have which are not available in other Nigerian universities?
A: apart from other points enumerated in the other answer sections, ABUAD has uniquely developed entrepreneurship and language centres. All students are required to pass through these centres during their period of study. The Entrepreneurship Centre is for the training of students in the development of high quality entrepreneurial skills to enable them to be self-reliant apart from their course of study in the university.
The language centre is for the training of students in at least one local and one foreign language apart from English language. This is in response to the increasing globalisation of various areas of our national life including labour and employment.
Q: Apart from education, in what other ways has ABUAD been relevant to its community?
A: ABUAD is the highest private employer of labour in Ekiti State. It also has impact on the larger community through various programmes including its vast and extensive agricultural programmes. It has 1000 hectares of land dedicated to cultivation of grains which are harvested four times in a year; 10,000 mango trees which will ensure export of mango fruits all year round; over 75, 000 fishes in the fish ponds; over 10, 000 timber trees in the cultivated teak forest among many others. All these are also being presently expanded.
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