Education
UPDATED: Post-UTME screening/examination dates, requirements
This is the period of the 2017/2018 Nigerian Educational Calendar when most universities organise the various Post-UTME examinations.
Below are some of the universities and their dates for the examinations including details:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University has scheduled its 2017/2018 POST UTME screening exercise for candidates who made the University their first choice in the 2017 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The dates are outlined below:
1. SCREENING EXERCISE DATES:
SATURDAY, 16th – SATURDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER, 2017
DAY 1: SATURDAY, 16th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Arts b. Physical Sciences
DAY 2: MONDAY, 18th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Management Sciences b. Biosciences
DAY 3: TUESDAY, 19th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Engineering b. Education
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, 20th September, 2017
S/N Faculty a b. c. Medicine Basic Medical Sciences Agricultural Sciences
DAY 5: THURSDAY, 21st September, 2017
S/N Faculty a. Law b. Pharmacy
DAY 6: FRIDAY, 22nd September, 2017
S/N Faculty a Social Sciences b Environmental Sciences
DAY 7: SATURDAY, 23rd September, 2017
S/N Faculty a Health Sciences and Technology
2. ELIGIBILITY:
a. Candidates who made Nnamdi Azikiwe University their first choice and have the required cut-off mark are eligible to apply.
b. The general cut-off mark is 200 except for Faculties/Departments indicated below:
Faculties/Programmes with Cut-Off Mark of 180
(a) Agriculture – AgricEcons& Extension, Animal Science, Forestry & Wildlife, Food Science & Technology, Soil Science, Crop Science.
(b) Arts – Igbo, African & Asian Studies, History & International Studies, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Modern European Languages, Religion & Human Relations, Theatre and Film Studies, and Chinese Studies.
(c) Education – Adult Education, Early Childhood & Primary Education, Guidance and Counselling, Human Kinetics & Health Education, Library & Information Science, Science Education, and Vocational Education.
(d) Engineering – Agric & Bioresources Engineering, Polymer &Textiles Engineering.
(e) Environmental Sciences – Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying & Geoinformatics, Fine and Applied Arts, Environmental Management, Estate Management, Geography & Meteorology.
(f) Physical Sciences – Mathematics and Statistics only.
(g) Health Sciences and Technology – Environmental Health only.
(h) Management Sciences – Entrepreneurial Studies only.
Faculties/Programmes with Cut-Off Mark of 200
a. Arts – English Language and Literature
b. Basic Medical Sciences – Human Anatomy, Physiology
c. Biosciences – Zoology, Botany, Parasitology and Entomology, Microbiology & Brewery, Applied Biochemistry and Brewery.
d. Education – Educational Foundations, Educational Management & Policy.
e. Engineering – Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Production Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
f. Health Sciences & Technology – Medical Lab Sciences, Nursing Science, Radiography, Medical Rehab (Physiotherapy)
g. Law
h. Management Sciences – Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Cooperative Economics & Management, Marketing, Public Administration
i. Medicine – Medicine
j. Pharmaceutical Sciences – Pharmacy
k. Physical Sciences – Computer Science, Pure & Industrial Chemistry, Physics & Industrial Physics, Geological Sciences
l. Social Sciences – Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Mass Communication, Sociology/Anthropology.
3. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
a. Registration will start on Tuesday, 5th September, 2017 and end on Friday 15th September, 2017.
b. – Visit portal.unizik.edu.ng
– Click on ‘ Create Account’
– Enter your UTME REG Number and a valid email address and click ‘Send’. A verification code will be sent to your email instantly.
– Copy the verification code and click on ‘Continue’
– On the form, enter your phone number, password, verification code (copied from email), select the access level and click on ‘ Submit’
– Your login details will be sent to your email address instantly.
– Continue with the application by logging in with the login credentials sent to your email
– After successful login, click on ‘Step One’, click on ‘Generate Application Form RRR’
– Print the RRR (Remita) page, proceed to any bank of your choice nationwide to make a payment of N2,000 only
– Login to the portal, click on ‘Step Two’, click on ‘Confirm payment’, enter the RRR number and click on ‘Verify payment’. If payment confirmation is successful, or if you get a notification ‘Payment already verified’, then proceed to “Step Three”.
– Click on ‘Step Three’, click on ‘Fill Application Form’, Fill out the application form. You can save each stage of the application and continue at a later time. Also, you can edit your information as often as possible within the application period.
– Check the ‘I Agree’ box and click on “submit” button.
– Print out the Application Form and come along with it for your screening and POST UTME examination.
4. TIME AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE
a. Accreditation of candidates commences at 8.00am each day. Candidates should adhere strictly to the time scheduled for screening examination.
b. Print out the Application Form from the University Portal and come along with it for your screening and POST UTME evaluation
c. The date and time for each candidate’s examination will be shown on the POST UTME
PRINT-OUT
5. RESTRICTIONS
a. Only bona fide candidates/candidates scheduled for the day’s examination and time shall be allowed into the University / Examination Hall.
b. Parents and guardians are, therefore, strongly advised against attempting to enter the University Campus as security will be tight.
c. No GSM handsets, scientific calculators or any other extraneous materials shall be allowed into the examination hall
d. Candidates who did not register online will not be allowed for the screening exercise.
e. The University will not be liable for any payment made with wrong JAMB registration number at the Bank.
f. The University shall also not be liable for any fraudulent payments made anywhere that is not in line with the directives of the University.
Candidates who changed their choices of institution to UNIZIK are prone to experience error messages like “Account Creation unsuccessful, try again later”.
There is no cause for alarm as subsequent lists from JAMB will be uploaded to enable them register prior to deadline.
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
UTME: Pre-Admission Screening Exercise
To be eligible for Pre-Admission Screening Exercise candidates must have sat for the 2017/2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored a minimum of 180 marks for the following programmes:
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management,
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development,
Animal Nutrition,
Animal Physiology,
Animal Production and Health,
Aquaculture and Fisheries Management,
Animal Breeding and Genetics,
Agricultural Administration,
Crop Protection,
Environmental Management and Toxicology,
Forestry and Wildlife Management,
Horticulture,
Pasture and Range Management,
Plant Breeding and Seed Technology,
Plant Physiology and Crop Production,
Soil Science and Land Management,
Water Resources Management and Agro-meteorology
Or a minimum of 200 marks for the following programmes:
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Microbiology
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics
Physics
Food Science and Technology
Home Science and Management
Hospitality and Tourism
Nutrition and Dietetics
Agricultural Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Veterinary Medicine
NOTE: Candidate who chose Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or Microbiology but scored between 180 and 199 may be considered for Agricultural programmes if they are interested
Direct Entry: Pre-Admission Screening Exercise
Direct Entry candidates, with minimum of Upper-Credit or its equivalent, who have also applied to JAMB for admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) are invited to register online.
Candidates should ensure that their Academic Transcripts are forwarded to the Registrar, FUNAAB not later than Tuesday, 31st October, 2017.
FUTMINNA
Adekunle Ajasin University
This is to inform all UTME and Direct Entry candidates who applied for admission to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, for the 2017/2018 academic session that the Post UTME Test will be conducted between 18th and 30th September, 2017 at the University’s CBT Centre.
Candidates eligible for the test are:
Those who made or are willing to make Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, their first choice of University in the 2017/2018 UTME and scored 180 and above; and
Direct Entry candidates who chose or are willing to make AAUA their first choice of University.
NOTE: Candidates, who did not make Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, their choice of University initially but are now willing to choose AAUA will have to make the necessary change of Institution to AAUA not later than 18th September, 2017.
All eligible candidates are to visit the University website www.putme.aaua.edu.ng to register for the test as from 28th August, 2017 after the payment of N2, 000.00 assessment fee, and N3, 500.00 administrative, handling, and bank charges at any branch of the banks listed below via etranzact/interswitch/Bankit:
First Bank
Heritage Bank
Keystone Bank
Wema Bank
Skye Bank
Access Bank
Zenith Bank
Eco Bank
Stanbic IBT
Candidates are requested to collect bank-generated receipts at the point of payment, which will contain receipt number and confirmation code (PAY OUTLET ONLY) for the on-line registration.
On-line Registration Guidelines
i. Candidates should log on to the University portal www.putme.aaua.edu.ng and click on 2017/2018 POST UTME TEST
ii. Candidates are to Create Account and Login with VALID JAMB REGISTRATION NUMBER.
iii. Candidates are to click on:
a. MAKE APPLICATION FORM PAYMENT for BANKIT payment; or
b. CONFIRM PAYMENT for PAY OUTLET (Payment must have been made to Cashier at any of the listed banks)
iv. For (iii) (b), Candidates are to obtain a print-out containing the confirmation order number from the Bank upon payment of the fees.
v. After successful payment, candidates are to complete Biodata Form online and print out Post UTME Test Slip.
General Instructions to all Candidates
i. Candidates are advised to correctly upload their O’ Level results and current passport photographs on the portal. A maximum of two (2) sittings is allowed in the case of O’ Level requirements.
ii. AAUA accepts WAEC, NECO and NABTEB O’ Level results.
iii. It is compulsory for all candidates to participate in the Post UTME Test to be considered for admission.
M. S. Ayeerun
Registrar.
UTME
UNIVERSITY OF UYO
MONDAY, SEPT 18 – AGRIC, PHARMACY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
TUESDAY, SEPT 19 – ARTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20 -LAW, ENGINEERING
THURSDAY, SEPT 21– BUSINESS ADMIN, SOCIAL SCIENCES
FRIDAY, SEPT 22– EDUCATION, CLINICAL SCIENCES
SATURDAY, SEPT 23– SCIENCES AND SPILLOVER CASES
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Eligible candidates should pay a non-refundable sum of #2,000 (Two Thousand Naira) only (excluding bank charges and admission status checking)
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA (UNN)
Kindly note that the POST-UTME for UNN has been postponed temporrily. However, the school management announced that registration for the screening/examination should continue.
Mandatory Cut-off mark for admission: 200
Post UTME date: from Sept.11th,2017 to Sept.18th,2017
Online registration: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 –Sunday, September 10, 2017
Online Registration processs
1.Eligible candidates are required to pay a processing fee of N2,000.00 (Two thousand Naira only) through Remita Platform at any Commercial Bank.
Related: FUNAAB pegs cut-off mark at 180/200
2.Process Flow for Post-UTME Registration
1. Log on to the University Website: www.unn.edu.ng
2. Click on UNN portal (Top right corner of the Website)
3. Click Prospective Students
4. Select Online Application Form for 2017/2018 Admission Screening Exercise
5. Enter JAMB Registration Number
6. Generate Invoice
7. Proceed to bank for Payment or pay using your ATM Card
8. Return to Portal
9. Re-enter JAMB Registration Number
10. Complete Date of Birth and all other blank fields
11. Enter O-Level Subjects and Grades (also provide your Centre and Examination Number)
12. Re-enter your grades correctly
13. Upload Certificates (ensure that their sizes are not above 100KB)
Birth Certificate
Local Government Identification
Testimonial
First School Leaving Certificate
JAMB Result Slip
O-Level 1
O-Level 2 ( For double sitting candidates) and click the NEXT button
14. Review Summary page and check that all details entered are correct
15. Check the CONFIRMATION BOX below
16. Click SUBMIT
17. Print acknowledgement Slip.
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Required items for SCREENING
(i) A copy of Online Acknowledgement Slip
(ii) 2017/2018 JAMB Result Slip
Important Information:
No GSM handsets, calculators or any other extraneous materials should be brought into the screening halls
The venues for the screening are Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (Digital Library) and Centre for Distance and e-Learning, University of Nigeria, Nigeriaa
Candidates are also strongly advised to visit the University of Nigeria Website: www.unn.edu.ng
Timetable for the Computer-based screening exercise:
DAY ONE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS:
AGRICULTURE, PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES,BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Accountancy 256 and above 140
Biochemistry 200 and above 664
Pharmaceutical sciences 200 – 203 188
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences 204 – 226 958
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences 227 – 259 971
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences 260 and above 379
Food Science and Technology 200 and above 176
Home Science and Management 200 and above 30
Nutrition and Dietetics 200 and above 225
Crop Science 200 and above 12
General Agriculture 200 and above 17
Agricultural Economics 200 and above 57
Agricultural Extension 200 and above 29
Soil Science 200 and above 18
Animal Science 200 and above 38
VENUE 2: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Accountancy 223 and above 490
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Accountancy 202 – 222 487
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Accountancy 200 – 201 51
Banking and Finance 200 and above 233
Marketing 200 and above 152
Business Management 245 and above 59
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Business Management 200 – 244 486
DAY TWO
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI DENTISTRY(DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, DENTISTR AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Time Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
9:00 am – 11:00 am Nursing Sciences 264 and above 120
Radiography 200 and above 864
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Medical Laboratory Technology 212 and above 969
Zoology 200 and above 80
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Medical Laboratory Technology 200 – 211 367
Medical Rehabilitation 200 and above
Dentistry 200 and above 230
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Microbiology 200 and above 551
Botany 200 and above 127
Biological Sciences 200 and above 389
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
9:00 am – 11:00 am Nursing Sciences 233 – 263 494
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Nursing Sciences 219 – 232 484
1:00 pm– 3:00 pm Nursing Sciences 209 – 218 463
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Nursing Sciences 200 – 208 504
DAY THREE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: MEDICINE AND SURGERY, VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Time: Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
9:00 am – 11:00 am Medicine/Surgery 266 and above 1002
11:0 am – 1:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 244 – 265 1008
1:00 am – 3:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 232 – 243 867
Veterinary Sciences 200 and above 138
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 220 – 231 1004
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
9:00am – 11:00 am Medicine/Surgery 215 – 219 448
11:00am – 1:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 210 – 214 496
1:00 am – 3:00 pm Medicine/Surgery 205 – 209 431
Physiology 200 and above 72
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Medicine/Surgery 200 – 204 452
Anatomy 200 and above 144
DAY FOUR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Political Science 200 and above 728
Philosophy 200 and above 168
Religion 200 and above 56
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Economics 200 and above 972
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social Work 200 and above 163
Sociology/Anthropology 200 and above 278
Psychology 200 and above 374
Religion 200 and above 44
Public Admin/LGA 232 and above 171
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Public Admin/LGA 200 – 231 371
Commerce 222 and above 656
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Commerce 207 – 221 471
Computer Science 228 and above 294
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Computer Science 200 – 227 454
Statistics 200 and above 30
Time: 3:00p – 500pm
Chemistry 200 and above 280
Mathematics 200 and above 79
Physics 200 and above 28
Geology 200 and above 108
DAY FIVE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: ARTS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTATAL
STUDIES AND ENGINEERING
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Art/Creative art 200 and above 250
Theater Arts 200 and above 312
Igbo, Linguistics, etc 200 and above 226
Music 200 and above Archeology 200 and above 46
French, German, Languages 200 and above 80
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
History 200 and above 289
English Studies 200 and above 534
Library and Information 200 and above 119
Education Social Science 200 and above 33
Education Igbo 200 and above 18
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Physical/Health/Human Kinethics 200 and above 28
English Education 200 and above 267
Music Education 200 and above 2
Education History 200 and above 1
French Education 200 and above 6
Education Geography 200 and above 4
Education science/Science education 200 and above 297
Education Arts 200 and above 63
Education Biology 200 and above 100
Education Physics 200 and above 18
Education Economics 200 and above 28
Business Education 200 and above 63
Industrial Technical Education 200 and above 16
Computer Education 200 and above 16
Agricultural Education 200 and above 21
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Environmental Studies including, Architecture, Estate Management,
Geoinformation and Surveying, others 682
VENUE 11: CENTRE FOR DISTANCE e-LEARNING
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Civil Engineering 210 and above 487
Agric. And Bioresources 200 and above 62
Mechanical Engineering 228 and above 283
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Mechanical Engineering 200 – 227 270
Electrical/Electronic 240 and above 209
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Electrical/Electronics 200 – 239 393
Others 200 and above 91
DAY SIX
DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
VENUE 1: NNAMDI AZIKIWE (DIGITAL) LIBRARY
FACULTIES/DEPARTMENTS: FACULTY OF LAW
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Faculty/Department Score Range No. Candidates
Law 246 and above 956
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Law 200 – 214 877
Visually Impaired Candidates
Visually Impaired Candidates should register online, but they are not invited to the screening exercise.
Direct Entry Candidates
The details of the screening exercise for Direct Entry candidates will be announced later.
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
2017/2018 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE
The University of Lagos online registration for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise for Admission into ALL COURSES/PROGRAMMES for the 2017/2018 Academic Year will commence from 31st August – 15th September, 2017.
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
Candidates who made University of Lagos their first choice in the 2017/2018 UTME and scored 200 and above are eligible for screening. In addition, candidates must possess five (5) credit passes at one sitting in relevant O/level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Candidates, who will not be sixteen (16) years of age by 31st October, 2017 are not eligible and need not apply.
Candidates who do not participate in the Post-UTME Screening will not be considered for admission.
SCREENING FEE – N2,000
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Eligible candidates should log on to University of Lagos website https://unilag.edu.ng Then, take the following steps:
Click on Admissions
Click on Post-UTME Application
Login with UTME number as username and surname in lowercase as password
Generate and print payment advice
Proceed to any commercial bank to make payment or pay online
Return to the University portal, upload passport photograph and complete the application form
Print Post-UTME Examination Pass
POST-UTME TEST
Post-UTME aptitude test will hold between 18th and 22nd September, 2017.
ENQUIRIES
Further clarification may be obtained via email: admissions@unilag.edu.ng and the following phone numbers: 08182716045, 07046537158, 07043359831, 07026079596 and 07026079595.
Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines and obtain necessary clarifications.
The University has zero tolerance for drug abuse, any student found wanting shall lose his/her studentship.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of its Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CBWASSCE) for private candidates, starting from October 25, 2024.
The examination is set to run until December 20, 2024, according to a statement released by the council on Tuesday.
In a bid to modernise the examination process, WAEC disclosed that the CBWASSCE will be conducted in a hybrid format.
Adesina Fadekemi, the council’s spokesperson, explained that the objective or multiple-choice questions would be displayed onscreen, requiring candidates to submit their responses electronically.
However, for essay and practical questions, while the questions will also be presented digitally, candidates will still provide answers using traditional answer booklets.
Additionally, WAEC has provided an option for candidates who prefer to use the conventional Paper and Pen mode for all exam papers, catering to those not comfortable with the digital format.
The council also extended the registration deadline for the upcoming CBWASSCE to Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Candidates who miss the registration window can still take advantage of the “Walk-in-Candidate” option, allowing them to register 24 hours before their preferred paper is scheduled.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Dr. Yunus Akintunde, has reaffirmed his commitment to aiding the Federal Polytechnic Ayede in realising its full potential.
Senator Akintunde made this pledge during a courtesy visit to the institution’s temporary site in Iresa-Pupa, Ogbomoso, on Wednesday.
Speaking during the visit, the lawmaker highlighted his passion for contributing to humanity, especially through the advancement of education and skills development.
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“I am part of the polytechnic system. I started at The Polytechnic, Ibadan before going to Lagos State University, Ojoo, Lagos. I’m a lover of knowledge and I am always striving to contribute my quota in the area of education and skills development, among others, and in the legislative assignments as my primary responsibility,” he stated.
The APC chieftain further emphasised his dedication to supporting the Polytechnic and its community, stating that leaders should be driven by a commitment to serving humanity.
He cited the legacy of Hon. Olu Afolabi, a Second Republic House of Representatives member, who was instrumental in establishing the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo.
“Afolabi’s legacy remains evergreen today,” Akintunde remarked, emphasising the importance of creating lasting impacts through public service.
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As part of his developmental projects for the Oyo Central Senatorial District, Akintunde disclosed that he had procured 120 solar-powered boreholes to be installed across the 118 wards of the 11 local governments in his senatorial district, along with 10,000 solar street lights.
He assured the Federal Polytechnic Ayede that some of these solar street lights would be installed within the institution to enhance security and visibility on campus.
Earlier, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Dr. Taofeek Abdul-Hameed, who was represented by the acting Rector and Deputy Rector (Academics), Mr. Azeez Ojo, expressed gratitude to the senator.
The Rector noted that Senator Akintunde had demonstrated a deep commitment to philanthropic causes even before assuming office as a senator.
“You see, it’s a great privilege receiving Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde and his entourage on our campus today. Out of your magnanimity, Sir, you have decided to receive us,” Ojo said, acknowledging the senator’s gesture.
“Our Rector is away to Abuja for the progress and development of our Polytechnic. So, on behalf of the Chairman of our Governing Council, Barrister Ademubowale Mercy Adelabu; Rector; other Principal Officers; Deans; Directors; staff, and students, I welcome you and your entourage to Federal Polytechnic Ayede.
“While on Brave FM, you have, before even telling us, announced the gesture of solar lights donated to us. This we appreciate with the whole of our hearts,” he said.
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The Rector assured the lawmaker that his support would be instrumental in the continued growth and development of the fast-expanding institution.
The visit concluded with the Polytechnic community expressing hope for further collaboration with the senator in the areas of educational and infrastructural development.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has raised serious concerns over the mass exit of 30 PhD holders from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), formerly known as Bauchi State University, citing deteriorating working conditions and inadequate welfare provisions as primary reasons for the exodus.
The worrying development was brought to light during a press conference held by ASUU on Friday, where officials of the union detailed the various challenges faced by academic staff at the institution.
Speaking on behalf of the union, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Bauchi Zone, Namo Timothy, lamented the lack of proper policies to retain top scholars, pointing out the absence of a formal employee exit policy.
“Many of our best scholars have been forced to seek better opportunities elsewhere,” Timothy said, adding that “SAZU has no pension or death benefit scheme in place, as obtained in the structured public service regulation in the country.”
He further explained that the lack of such provisions leaves academic staff insecure about their future. “Without a pension or death benefit scheme, our members feel unsafe and unsure of their long-term prospects,” Timothy remarked.
In addition to these grievances, the union condemned the university’s administration for its failure to pay over 650 million naira in accumulated entitlements, including earned academic allowances and honorariums for internal examiners. This has further deepened the discontent among staff members.
“Despite the university generating significant revenue from postgraduate programs, our members have not been compensated for their contributions,” Timothy disclosed.
The union also raised concerns over the sharp increase in student fees, coupled with the administration’s neglect of staff training and development.
Timothy criticised the university for imposing over a 100 percent hike in fees for regular undergraduate programmes, yet failing to address staff welfare.
“The university claims it lacks funds to pay our members, yet it continues to impose higher charges on students,” he stated.
ASUU also expressed displeasure with the continued tenure of the current Pro-Chancellor, who has remained in office since the university’s inception.
The union called for adherence to established regulations governing appointments, arguing that the prolonged tenure has stifled accountability and hindered the implementation of progressive policies.
In light of these critical issues, ASUU urged the Bauchi State Government and other stakeholders to take immediate action to address staff welfare, calling for the establishment of a comprehensive exit policy and the payment of overdue allowances.
“Unless these issues are resolved, we cannot guarantee industrial harmony within SAZU,” Timothy warned.
He further called on the state government to declare a state of emergency at the university to ensure that all contentious matters are urgently addressed, securing the future of both academic staff and the institution.
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