Read the inspiring convocation speech of KWASU VC
Prof M. M. Akanbi SAN ADDRESS OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROFESSOR MUHAMMED MUSTAPHA AKANBI SAN AT THE COMBINED 8TH AND 9TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY FOR THE AWARD OF POSTGRADUATE AND HONORARY DEGREES ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 112021 AT THE MINI CONVOCATION ARENA OF KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY MALETE Courtesies Today is a special day in the life of this great university. Indeed, it is special...
HIGHER EDUCATION NIGERIANA – A JOURNEY ACROSS TIME & SPACE
HIGHER EDUCATION NIGERIANA - A JOURNEY ACROSS TIME & SPACE PROFESSOR ADEMOLA O. POPOOLA, FINALS FACULTY OF LAW, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA TEXT OF THE 2021 CONVOCATION LECTURE OF THE KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, ILORIN 9TH DECEMBER, 2021 HIGHER EDUCATION NIGERIANA-A JOURNEY ACROSS TIME & SPACE LET ME STATE at once that I am deeply grateful and feel highly honoured by the invitation kindly extended...
Osei Tutu raises hope of resolution of Nigeria-Ghana trade dispute
The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in Ashanti Region of Ghana has given assurances to step up efforts at ending trade dispute between Ghana and Nigeria even as he called for more collaboration among the Gulf of Guinea States, especially Ghana and Nigeria to secure the area against piracy. Speaking when the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas...
Rafiu Ibrahim: A Compassionate Leader@55
By Abdullateef 'Lanre Ahmed Today 12th of December, 2021 is a milestone in the trajectory of life of Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, Ph.D, the immediate past Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. For family members, friends, associates, admirers and loyalists, this day would not be like any other day. It is significant as it...
KWASU Osi, Ilesha-Baruba satellite campuses projects continue in January – Abdulrazaq
Daud Adebayo The Governor of Kwara State, Mal. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has promised that construction of the satellite campuses of kwara State University at Osi and Ilesha-Baruba would begin next year January. Mal. Abdulrahman made the promise Saturday during his address as the visitor at the second day and grand finale of the 8th and 9th convocation ceremony of Kwara State University...
KWASU has transformed Malete community – Abdulrazaq
Daud Adebayo The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mal. Abdulrahman Abdulrasak has disclosed that Kwara State University has transformed the economic and social destiny of the Malete community for the better. Mal. Abdulrahman, who was represented by the Commissioner for Tertiary Institution, Hajiya Sa'adatu Modibbo-Kawu, made the disclosure Friday at the combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremony of Kwara State University...
We should integrate African values into our education system – OAU don
Prof Popoola By Daud Adebayo A Professor of Comparative Public Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Ademola O. Popoola has called for integration of African traditional values into the education system to improve the state of the Nigerian society. Prof. Popoola made the call on Thursday while delivery the convocation lecture titled "Higher Education Nigeriana: A Journey Across Time and Space" at...
MINILS Renewal, welfare: staff laud DG’s unique leadership style
As the staff of Micheal Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies ( MINILS) Ilorin received first ever end-of-the -year welfare bonus (20 per cent of 13th month), in decades, the Director General of the Institute, comrade Issa Aremu has been commended for his commitment to staff welfare and the renewal of the Institute in line with the vision of...
Ambassador Ibas pays working visit to Ashanti Region
Amb. Ibas addressing Nigerian community in Kumasi, Ashanti Region Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has commenced two- day working visit to Ashanti Region as part of steps to further cement the relationships between Nigeria and Ghana and to interface with the Nigerian Community in the Region. The visit was premised on strengthening and exploring means of further...
Deaf association seeks appointment of sign language interpreters in public institutions
The Kwara State Association of The Deaf (KWSAD) yesterday urged the state government to employ sign language interpreters in all government owned establishments. The association said the appointment of those individuals would be useful for the deaf people and enable them to communicate with the hearing people in the affected institutions of government. Speaking at a press conference to commemorate the...