Following the expiration of a six-month tenure as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ebenezer Ige, has been reappointed to serve in the same capacity for another six months.

In a statement, the Chief of Staff to the Ondo State Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, said the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, approved the extension for Prof. Ige to hold the office of the Vice Chancellor in acting capacity for another six months effective from Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

The Chief of Staff to the governor, on behalf of the state government, congratulated Professor Ige on this extension of tenure.

In his response, Prof. Ige thanked Governor Akeredolu for the confidence reposed in him to administer the state-owned University, promising that he would reposition the University and make it globally competitive.

It would be recalled that Prof. Ige was appointed on January 6, 2020 as Acting Vice Chancellor for a period of six months.

Prof. Ige joined the services of the then Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti, as a Graduate Assistant in December 1990, and rose steadily through the ranks to become a Professor in October 2011.

A distinguished Professor of Palynology and Palaeoecology, Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Botany from the University of Benin in 1984.

He proceeded to the Nigeria’s Premier University, the University of Ibadan, where he bagged a Master of Science degree in Botany in the year 1993 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Botany with specialisation in Palynology & Palaeoecology in 2004. As a teacher and researcher, Prof. Ige has taught in various institutions in Nigeria.

Currently, he lectures at the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Ondo State. He has engaged in notable collaborations and research works in the following international academy and institutes of note: The Third World Academy of Science (TWAS), Trieste, Italy; The National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India; The Gautam Buddh Technical University, Lucknow, India and The Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra – 835215, Ranchi, India.

He was a beneficiary of the international research grant of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India. A member, Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON); Member and former Vice President, Palynological Association of Nigeria (PAN) and a Fellow of the Society of Ethnobotanists, India and Nigeria Conservation Foundation.

As a researcher, Prof. Ige has contributed prolifically to both local and international journals and some of his books have become standard reference materials in the field of Botany.

Prof. Olugbenga Ige has made indelible marks in his commitment to community services. A cerebral leader with infectious charisma and capacity, he was the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko branch between the year 2002 and 2006.

Beyond his impactful service in the University community, he was appointed the Chairman, Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) in 2011 by the Ondo State Government for a five-year tenure.

A man of overwhelming administrative experiences, Prof. Olugbenga Ige had equally served the University in various administrative capacities and chaired several Committees that are central to the development of the University. He was Acting Head, Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology from 2005 to 2007; Acting Director, Industrial Training Unit in 2009; Dean, Students Affairs from 2009 to 2010; Acting Director, Academic Planning Unit in 2010; Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science from 2010 to 2011; Dean, Postgraduate School before he was appointed the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the University in December 2016, a position he occupied till January 5,2020.

A widely travelled researcher, he has attended several conferences and workshop within and outside the country notably in United Kingdom, Singapore, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, India, Republic of Benin among others.

He hails from Ita Ogbolu, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. He is married with children and an amiable wife.

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo State, wishes him all the best in his capacity as the Acting Vice Chancellor.

Victor Akinpelumi
Principal Assistant Registrar,
Radio AAUA 90.3 FM /Information, Protocol and Public Relations,
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has announced date for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

He disclosed this on Monday at a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja.

He said, “From the 4th of August to the 5th of September. Parents please take note.”

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NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PART-TIME
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES: General Entry Requirements:
Applicants for National Diploma are admitted based on qualifications obtained in
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REQUIREMENTS:
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Three (3) other Credits from Government/History, Economics, Geography, Physics,
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Requirements:
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 Food Technology requires a pass in Physics.
 Computer Science requires a Credit pass in Physics/Basic Electronics/Electricity.
 Statistics Requirements:
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Note: Candidate must have at least two (2) Science subjects and one (1) Social Science
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 Mass Communication Requirements:
Credit Passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained at
not more than two sittings. Literature- in- English or Oral English are not acceptable as
substitutes for English language.
Three (3) other Credits from Government/History, Economics, Geography, Physics,
Chemistry, Business Studies/Method, English Literature, Biology/Agricultural Science,
Accounting/Book Keeping, Language (Yoruba/Hausa/Igbo/French), Religious Studies
(CRK/IRK).
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entry requirements.
 Office Technology &Management (Secretarial
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Requirements:
Credit Passes in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings including
English Language and Mathematics.
Three (3) other Credits from Typewriting, Shorthand, Office Practice,
Government/History, Economics/Commerce, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Business
Studies/Method, English Literature, Biology/Agricultural Science, Accounting/Book
Keeping, Religious Studies (CRK/IRK).
Hospitality Management Requirements:
Credit passes in Five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings including
English Language, Mathematics and one of Biology/Agric. Science/Food and Nutrition.
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Craft, Geography, Government, Technical Drawing and one Nigerian language
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Leisure &Tourism Requirements:
Credit passes in Five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings including
English Language, Mathematics and Geography.
Two (2) other credits from Economics/ Commerce, History, Book Keeping, Principles of
Accounts, Mathematics, Fine Arts, French, Food & Nutrition, Home Economics,
Government and one Nigerian language. (Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa).
Nutrition and Dietetics Credit passes in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings including
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science and English Language.
One (1) other credits from Physics, Economics/Commerce, English Language, Home
Economics, Food and Nutrition.

Estate Management Requirements:
Credit passes in Five (5) at obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. These subjects
must include; English Language, Mathematics, Economics and one of Physics/Chemistry,
Biology/Agric Science, with Credit in any of the listed subjects: Geography, Government,
Principle of Account, Technical Drawing, Fine Arts.
Quantity Surveying Requirements:
Credit passes in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. These
subjects must include Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry and English language. And any
other two (2) additional Credit Passes in any of Fine Arts, Technical Drawing or
Engineering Drawing, Geography, Economics, Biology/Agric Science, Further Mathematics
Surveying and Geo-Informatics Requirements:
Credit passes in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. These
subjects must include Mathematics, Physics and English language. And any other two (2)
additional Credit Passes in any of Chemistry, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing or Engineering
Drawing, Geography, Economics, Biology/Agric Science, Further Mathematics
Building Technology Requirements:
Credit passes in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. These
subjects must include Mathematics, Physics and English Language. And two (2) other
additional Credit passes in any of Technical Drawing, Metal Work/Wood Work, Further
Mathematics, Geography, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry and Economics.
Art and Industrial Design Requirements:
Credit passes in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two sittings including
Mathematics and English Language.
Three (3) other credits from Biology/Agric. Science, Fine Art/Visual Art/Cultural and
Creative Art/Die and Bleaching, Chemistry, History/Government, Literature in English,
Clothing and Textiles, Geography, Economics/Commerce, Religious Knowledge, Technical
Drawing and Home Economics.
Urban and Regional Planning Requirements:
Credit passes in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two sittings including English
Language, Mathematics, and at least one (1) from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
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Other Credits from Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Fine
Arts/Technical Drawing, Government/History, Religious Knowledge and one Nigerian
Language (Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa).
Engineering Courses
 Electrical/Electronic Engineering
 Civil Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
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Requirements:
Credit passes in Five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two sittings including English
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One (1) other credit from Metal Work, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Basic
Electricity/Electronics, Biology/Agric. Science, Geography, Electrical Installation and
Maintenance Work, Economics , Computer Studies, Civic Education

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME TWO (2) YEAR PROGRAMMES
NOTE: Please note that the General Entry Requirements stated for National Diploma (ND) Part-Time suffice for HND
Full-time and Part-Time respectively.

Applicants must:
1. Satisfy the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic entry Requirements for each relevant National Diploma Programme;
2. Pass at not below Lower Credit in the relevant National Diploma Programmes from accredited programmes/institutions
and have completed a minimum of one calendar year post National Diploma relevant work experience (evidence of
industrial work experience is required) or .
3. Have a Pass at ND level plus two (2) years post qualification cognate experience could be considered for admission;
4. Request his/her former Institution to send transcripts of his/her academic record to the Registrar, Moshood Abiola
Polytechnic, Abeokuta;
Note: No candidate will be registered before receipt of the academic transcript.

Please note that:
 Applicants who obtained their National Diploma (ND) from other Polytechnics with Pre-ND as their entry qualification
shall not be admitted. Post-qualification School Certificate ordinary level results are not admissible.
 Candidates with National Diploma in Banking & Finance and Accounting Technician Scheme (ATS) Certificate are not
qualified for admission into HND Accountancy Programme.
 Candidates must pass the screening examination to be conducted by the Polytechnic.
 Candidates wishing to specialize in either Biology/ Microbiology, Chemistry or Physics must have credit at O’Level in
their areas of specialization.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME
School of Business & Management Studies
 Accountancy
 Business Administration & Management
 Marketing
School of Communication & Information Technology
 Office Technology & Management (OTM)
 Mass Communication
School of Engineering
 Electrical Electronics Engineering with options in
i. Electronics and Telecom
ii. Power and Machine
 Civil Engineering with options in:
i. Structures
ii. Transportation
 Computer Engineering

School of Environmental Studies
 Architectural Technology (Full-Time only)
 Urban & Regional Planning (Full-Time only)
 Building Technology
 Estate Management & Valuation
School of Science & Technology
 Food Technology
 Biology/Micro-Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics with Electronics
 Statistics
 Computer Science
 Pharmaceutical Technology

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should apply on the Polytechnic portal making use of their ATM card/Master or Visa Card and make payment of processing fee of
Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N7,500.00) only, then proceed to www.mapoly.edu.ng to complete applications forms online.
Application closes on Friday, 18th September, 2020.

E.O. ADELEYE
Registrar

All interested applicants, who made Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta their first choice of Institution in the 2020/2021 UTME
and others who did not choose Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta at all, but are interested to study in Moshood Abiola
Polytechnic, Abeokuta should note the following:

A. ELIGIBILITY
1. Candidates who chose Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta as their first choice of Institution during the 2020 UTME
and score 120 and above.
2. Candidates who did not choose Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta as first choice but who scored 120 and above in
the 2020 UTME should make MAPOLY their first choice on JAMB’s portal before obtaining application forms.

B. AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES AT NATIONAL DIPLOMA LEVEL
 Accountancy
 Business Administration
 Marketing
 Banking & Finance
 Science Laboratory Technology
 Food Technology
 Pharmaceutical Technology
 Computer Science
 Hospitality Management
 Leisure &Tourism
 Statistics
 Nutrition and Dietetics
 Estate Management
 Surveying and Geo- Informatics
 Architecture
 Quantity Surveying
 Building Technology
 Arts and Industrial Design
 Urban and Regional Planning
 Electrical/Electronic Engineering
 Civil Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
 Computer Engineering
 Office Technology & Management
(Secretarial Studies)
 Mass Communication

C. METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates seeking admission into Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta are required to complete the Institution’s
application form available online atwww.mapoly.edu.ng.

D. INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
1. Candidates are to access Website with Cash/Debit ATM card to the tune of Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) only at any
bank of choice.
2. Log on to http://www.mapoly.edu.ng
3. Click on “Prospective Students”
4. Complete the application form as appropriate, upload your passport photograph, and supply other information (e-mail
address(es),phone number(s) etc)
5. Click on ‘submit’ to print your application form and screening slip.

E. SUBMISSION OF FORMS ONLINE
Candidates are hereby informed that submission of the applications for the screening on the Polytechnic’s website will close
on Friday, 7
th August, 2020.

F. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE
Candidates are required to bring the following documents to the screening exercise venue:
1. Original & Photocopy of the UTME notification of result slip
2. Original and Photocopy of MAPOLY’s screening on-line registration form.
3. Original and Photocopies of O’level result(s)

G. RESULTS OF SCREENING EXERCISE
Results of the screening exercise will be known to the candidates on the Polytechnic’s website.

Signed:
E.O. ADELEYE
Registrar

A Nigerian Ph.D student at the university of Tsukuba, Japan has been praised by President Muhammadu Buhari after returning a missing wallet he found filled with money and a credit card.

According to the man identified as Ikenna Nweke, he found the wallet on the floor of a shop he went to get kehab for his wife. After seeing the content of the wallet, he decided to take it to the police station so as the owner could be contacted. The police officer that attended to him told him he was entitle to 10 percent of the money found and that if the owner of the money does not come to pick the money after three months, the whole money would be his. He rejected both offers, insisting that it was against his religion as a Christian and his nationality as a Nigerian.

His actions have won him world wide praise and admiration.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of Benue State University, Prof Godwin Achinge has been confirmed dead days after testing positive for Coronavirus.

The deceased who was also the vice-chairman of Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19, died on Sunday July 5, at an undisclosed hospital in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

This was confirmed by a member of the Action committee who spoke on condition of anonymity. He also maintained that the family is yet to be briefed on the development.

As part of response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, the management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) recently approved the payment of 60% of fees for fresh 100 and 200 level students who have not been able to complete registration due to financial constraints.

Please be informed that the balance of 40% would have to be paid before the first-semester examination for the 2019/2020 academic session, which will be held at a date that will soon be communicated to you. Please note that the deadline for registration and payment is Wednesday, July, 8, 2020, after which the portal will be closed for registration for the 2019/2020 Harmattan Semester.

All concerned students are therefore advised to proceed with payment and registration as approved by the Management.

Thank you.

G.A.A Shittu
Registrar

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana invites suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) full/part-time programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

Available Courses

FULL-TIME HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) BUSINESS-BASED COURSES:

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Accountancy
Business Administration and Management
Marketing
Office Technology and Management
Public Administration

FULL-TIME HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) SCIENCE-BASED COURSES:
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Civil Engineering Technology
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Architectural Technology
Building Technology
Estate Management and Valuation
Quantity Surveying

SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Agricultural Technology
Food technology
Ceramics and Glass Technology
Hospitality Management and Tourism
Agric Extension and Management

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

Computer Science
Statistics
Science Laboratory Technology

PART-TIME HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) COURSES:

Business Administration and Management,
Office Technology and Management,
Library and Information Science,
Accountancy,
Public Administration,
Marketing and Computer Science.
Admission Requirements

Candidates must be holders of National Diploma in the relevant field of study. Also the candidates with CGPA of 2.5 and above must have completed one year Industrial Training. Candidates with CGPA of less than 2.5 must have completed two years Industrial Training

Method of Application:
A. Applicants should visit the Polytechnic’s Website: and complete the on-line Admission Screening
B. The Application Fee for HND Full and Part-Time is Five Thousand Naira (N5,000.00).
C. Candidates should pay the Screening Application Fee through the Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Remita Platform in any bank in Nigeria.

PROCEDURE:
1. Candidates should visit the school website:
http://portal.polyunwana.net/screeningapplication.aspx.
2. Under Application forms/Results, click on Online Application Forms.
3. Select your programme type and provide your Phone No, fill in your detail ACCURATELY and click the “sign in” button.
4. Print the Invoice page that pops out.
5. Proceed to the bank(any commercial bank) with the print-out and make your payment using the Remita RRR Generated.
6. After the payment, Return to the portal and click the “Apply Now” Button
7. Select the Application Type and Supply your RRR
8. Proceed to fill your details accurately.

BASIC SCREENING DOCUMENTS:
Screening will be done online. The following basic documents are required for the online screening. Other required documents are listed on the Polytechnic website and the application form.

O’Level statement of result.
Deadline:

Not Specified.

This is to inform all candidates who applied for the NDA 72nd Regular Course Admission that the centre selection/screening test Cards printing has begun and will end July 14th, 2020. Shortlisted applicants are requested to log on to the application portal, choose their Screening Test Centre and print the examination card.

To view the list of shortlisted candidates, CLICK HERE and Download via PDF File NDA2 and NDA1The date for the screening test and not yet been decided due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting ban on interstate travel. Please, regularly check the website for information on the screening test date.

While waiting for the new entrance exam date, ensure to prepare adequately for the screening test with the NDA Post-UTME screening Past questions.

LIST OF SCREENING TEST CENTRES FOR NDA SCREENING TEST

Centre List
S/No. State Centre
1 Adamawa Government Day Secondary School, Opposite HQ 23 Armd Bde, Yola
2 Akwa Ibom Community Secondary School, Aka Offot, Uyo.
3 Bauchi Government Day Secondary School/Command Day Secondary School, Shadawaka Barracks, Bauchi.
4 Borno Command Day Secondary School, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri
5 Edo Army Day Secondary School NASST, Benin
6 Enugu Command Day Secondary School, Abakpa Barracks, Enugu
7 FCT Command Children School, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja
8 Imo Holy Ghost College, Owerri
9 Kaduna Nigerian Defence Academy, Old Site, Ribadu Campus, Kaduna
10 Kaduna Nigerian Defence Academy, Permanent Site, Afaka, Kaduna
11 Kano Air Force Comprehensive Secondary School, Kano
12 Kwara Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE) Ilorin
13 Lagos Command Day Secondary School, Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos
14 Lagos Command Day Secondary School, Ojo, Lagos
15 Ondo Command Secondary School, Akure
16 Oyo Command Day Secondary School Odogbo, Ibadan
17 Plateau Command Secondary School, Zaria Road, Jos.

In a bid to improve the quality of Health Service delivery and increase health service utilization, the StateGovernor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN has approved the recruitment of Health Workers across all Cadres in the Primary Health Care facilities in Ondo State.

Consequently, the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions in its Primary Health Care Facilities across the
18 LGAs of Ondo State.

VACANT POSITIONS
Medical Officers,
Nurses,
Midwives,
Community Health Officers,
Community Health Extension Workers,
Medical Record Officers,
Medical Record Technicians,
Laboratory Technicians,
Pharmacy Technicians,
Scientific Officers
Nutritionists.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for any of these positions, kindly visit
https://www.ondosphcdb.com/recruitment

Note:
Applications are to be received not later than 5 days after the publication of this advertisement.
All applicants must be above 18 years and less than 45 years old.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that the application is free.