Botany Students Hold Week As BOTANISCA 2015 Comes Alive

The students of the Department of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University under the ages of National Association of Botany Students' (NABOS) are in for it again this year as they roll out schedules for this year’s BOTANISCA week.

BOTANISCA which had its maiden edition last year with a scintillating and educative event held at Oduduwa Hall is now here again.

THEME: Botany, the unmined gold dust

BOTANISCA 2015 has a lot of programmes lined up for the event including an Inter-varsity Debate (featuring UNILAG, KWASU, EKSU, UI, WUSTO, FUNAAB and host OAU), Inter-Class Football League, Public Lecture and Award Ceremony.

Day 1 – Monday, 9th March 2015 – Corporate Day – Department of Botany
Day 2 – Tuesday, 10th March 2015 – Exhibition, Sports & Awareness Day – Department of Botany
Day 3 – Wednesday, 11th March 2015 – Intervarsity Debate Competition – BOOB
Day 4 – Thursday, 12th March 2015 – Public Lecture & Award Ceremony – Oduduwa Hall
Day 5 – Friday, 13th March 2015 – Traditional Day – Department of Botany

Distinguished guests expected at the event include the Deputy Governor of the State of Osun, Chief (Mrs) Titilaoye Tomori, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun (Ataoja of Osogbo), Professor A. O. Isichei (President, BOSON Nigeria), Mr Ola Asherifa Kayode (Asherifa Estate, Ile-Ife) and the hosts; Professor Bamitale Omole (Vice Chancellor, OAU), Professor W. A. Muse (Dean, Faculty of Science), Dr A. M. Makinde (Head of Department, Botany OAU). The guest lecturer is Dr Olusesan Odewale, Director of NIFOR, Benin City.

Jonathan Visits Ife Again, Meets Yoruba Leaders

We informed you earlier that the Nigerian Air Force NAF-280 chopper was sighted hovering over Obafemi Awolowo University campus yesterday. Just as it was predicted, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was in Ife earlier today at the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade to meet with Yoruba Obas in furtherance of his intensified re-election campaign.

OAU Students Jostle For Kumuyi's Seat After Crusade

The respected cleric and General Superindent of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi was in Obafemi Awolowo University for the first time in about thirty years in the course of this week for a two-day crusade tagged: Power in the name of Jesus; a programme put together by the Christian Mobilization Committee of the varsity.

Kumuyi while preaching to thousands of people at the new crusade ground, said, “Nigerians should take their destiny in their hands. People should not be discouraged by whatever problems they are facing now, either as individuals or as a nation”.

He noted that there were two different kinds of people in the world, saying while some saw themselves as “grasshoppers”, others equally looked themselves as “conquerors”.

He said, “There is need to be like the biblical Caleb, who never allowed the towering, scary figure of the giants they saw to dissuade him from entering the land of Canaan. Caleb gave a positive account of what he saw and encouraged others to be optimistic. You are what you think you are.”

At the end of the crusade on the first day, just as Pastor Kumuyi stepped down the podium, scores of people at the venue of the crusade ran towards the podium to seat and touch the seat where Kumuyi stood up from. It was not clear what motivated their action but our conversation with one of those that jostled for the seat revealed that they believe their action with faith can give them their desired miracle just as the woman with the issue of blood in the bible did.

The program was brought to a close the second morning after a Bible Study session.

Nigerian Air Force NAF-280 Hovers Over OAU Campus Again

By Abiodun Omonijo

For those who remember, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan paid a visit to Obafemi Awolowo University in the first week of December, 2014 when he had a meeting with Yoruba elders as part of moves to garner votes towards the forthcoming elections.

Meanwhile, It was also widely reported in the media, that the President was booed (and stoned) by disgruntled students of the University community, an allegation which was denied by the University authority.

Today however, the Nigerian Air Force, NAF 280 chopper which was used in conveying the President off the University campus was sited again as it landed on the University’s football pitch, the same place where it landed about three months ago. The pilots and crew of the chopper alighted and were seen discussing with members of OAU security team which included the deputy Chairman of the Security Committee, Prof Sola Ajayi, the Chief Security officer, Dr Paul Ogidi and other officers.

After about an hour of landing and discussion, at about 3:30pm-4:30pm, crews of the NAF 280 boarded and took off in the chopper. What is however surprising is that for a couple of minutes after takeoff, the chopper kept hovering over the University campus.

This is a norm with security agents making an aerial surveillance of a place before the arrival of National personalities to ensure maximum security.

This however raised questions of whether the President or another dignitary would be on a return visit to Ile-Ife as elections draw even more closer.


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Professor Akinlo To Deliver OAU 273rd Inaugural Lecture

The 273rd Inagural Lecture of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria will be delivered on 10th of March, 2015 by Professor A.E. Akinlo.

Professor Anthony Enisan AKINLO is a Professor of Economics, with a PhD in Monetary and Development Economics from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 1995. He joined the services of the University in 1990 and rose to the rank of a Professor in 2000. He has over 100 publications in the areas of reforms and growth.

He has served the University in various capacities: Head, Department of Economics, 2002 to 2006; Director of Centre for Industrial Research and Development (now Institute for Entrepreneurship and Development Studies), 2007 - 2011, and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, 2013- to date. He has equally served in various committees of the University. Professor Akinlo has participated in many international sponsored Research works and carried out consultancies for such organizations as IDRC, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Institute of Developing Economies (IDE), Population Research Fund (NPF) and UNDP.

Prof. Akinlo is happily married to Dr. (Mrs.) O.O. Akinlo and blessed with children.

Jonathan Offers Automatic Employment To 164 Corps Members

One hundred and sixty four winners of the 2012, 2013 and 2014 batches of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential award were Monday morning offered automatic employment by President Goodluck Jonathan.

In a ceremony to confer the award on the winners, President Jonathan also announced automatic scholarship for any of the 164 award winners that wish to further his or her education.

A total of N23.5 million cash was also raised for nine corps members who sustained injuries during their service years.

N5 million was donated by Ibeto Group to one of the nine injured corps members who could not attend the event because of her injury.

While Akwa Ibom State governor, Godwill Akpabio donated N5 million to the nine corpers, Heritage Bank donated N1.5 million to each of the nine corpers.



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Massive Recruitment At Obafemi Awolowo University (Apply Now)

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

A) ACADEMIC POSITIONS

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Isoya Integrated Rural Development Project Unit

Area of Specialization: Agric Extension and Rural Sociology

Position
Research Fellow I            – CONUASS 02   

Candidates applying for the position of Research Fellow must possess a B.Sc. in Agriculture or
B. Agriculture and Ph.D in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology/Development with a minimum of 4 publications in reputable outlets, 2 of which must be inpact journals with a rural community development experience of 3 years minimum. Computer literacy is an added advantage.

B) FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION

Department of International Relations

Area of Specialization: International Relations or Political Science

Position
Lecturer II/I                     -           CONUASS 03/04
Assistant Lecturer         -         CONUASS 02
Graduate Assistant         -           CONUASS 01

Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess Ph.D. in International Relations or Political Science or Master of Science (with thesis) in the above disciplines plus at least two (2) published articles in reputable International or Local outlets.
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations or Political Science and Master’s Degree (with thesis) in any of the above disciplines. Publications in reputable local and international (cognate) journals, attendance of learned conferences and registration for Ph.D in related disciplines would be added advantage.
Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess B. A. History and International Studies with at least Second Class Upper Division.


3)  FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY

Area of SpecializationMaterials Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Department of Material Science and Engineering
Position
Lecturer II           -           CONUASS 03

 Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.) in Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc) in Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering; and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Candidates who have only M.Sc degree can also apply provided they are registered with COREN and have registered for Ph.D. Possession of technical publications in reputable journals and considerable number of years of working experience will be added advantages.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Water and Environmental Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering         
Position Lecturer II/I -      CONUASS 3/4

Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with an honours Degree and evidence of registration with COREN.
Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with five (5) years working experience, evidence of published articles in reputable journals and evidence of registration with COREN.

	AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Library and Information Science

4)  HEZEKIAH OLUWASANMI LIBRARY
 Position
 Librarian II – CONUASS 02

Candidate applying for the position of Librarian II must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from a reputable University and Masters Degree in Library and Information Science. In addition to the above, candidate must be eligible for a Ph.D Programme.


5) CENTRE FOR GENDER AND SOCIAL POLICY STUDIES

AREA OF SPECIALIZATIONGender and Feminist Theories and Methodologies; Gender and health, including HIV/AIDS; Gender and Poverty; Gender and Environment; Gender in Science and Technology

Position

1. Senior Research Fellow (SRF)      CONUASS 05
2. Research Fellow (RF)                    CONUASS 04/03
3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)      CONUASS 02

Candidates applying for the position of Senior Research Fellow must possess a PhD Degree in Gender/Women Studies. He/She must have at least five (5) years of teaching and research experience and required number of scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals.
Candidates applying for the position of Research Fellow must possess a PhD Degree in Gender/Women Studies with required scholarly publications and at least 2 years cognate teaching and research experience.
Candidates applying for the position of Junior Research Fellow must possess an M.Sc. Degree in Gender/Women Studies or allied discipline with cognate teaching or/and research experience.


6) FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Area of SpecializationAnatomy

Position
Lecturer II                       -           CONUASS 03

Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess M.Sc in Anatomy or M.BBS/Bch.D from a reputable University.


7) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Economics

Area of SpecializationEconomics

Position
Graduate Assistant     – CONUASS 01  
Assistant Lecturer           – CONUASS 02
Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc. in Economics (First Class Division) from a recognized University.                          
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess a B.Sc. in Economics with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and M.Sc. Degree with at least 60% average score in course work obtained from a recognized University.

1. Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Area of Specialization  Sociology and Anthropology

Position
Graduate Assistant     – CONUASS 01 
Candidate applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc. in Sociology and Anthropology with a minimum of a Second Class (Upper) from a recognized University.
iii   Department of Psychology

Area of SpecializationPsychology

Position
Senior Lecturer             -          CONUASS 05
Lecturer I                       -          CONUASS 04
Lecturer II                      -           CONUASS 03

Candidate applying for the position of Senior Lecturer should possess a good Honours Degree and a recognized higher Degree preferably in the Doctorate level in Psychology or related discipline. A minimum of five (5) years teaching and research experience in a University or comparably institution and evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals.
Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I should possess a good Honours Degree and a recognized higher Degree preferably in the Doctorate level in Psychology or related discipline. A minimum of three (3) years teaching and research experience in a University or comparably institution and evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals.
Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II should possess a good Honours Degree and a recognized higher Degree preferably a Doctorate Degree in Psychology or related discipline. A minimum of three (3) years teaching and research experience in a University or comparably institution and evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals.


8) FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
Department of Quantity Surveying

	Area of Specialization Quantity Surveying Construction or Project Management

Position
Graduate Assistant     – CONUASS 01  
Assistant Lecturer           – CONUASS 02 
Candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of Second Class (honour) Lower Division and an M.Sc degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction or Project Management in view. Candidates specializing in Risk Management of Professional Services in their postgraduate thesis are particularly welcomed. In addition, candidates with strong undergraduate performance in Tendering and Estimating are also encouraged to apply.
Candidates for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess a B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of Second Class (Honour) Lower Division and an M.Sc Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction or Project Management. In lieu of an M.Sc degree, candidate must be a registered member of (NIQS) with considerable construction industry experience.


9) FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning

Area of SpecializationEducation Adult Education

Position
Graduate Assistant     – CONUASS 01  
Assistant Lecturer           – CONUASS 02 
Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a Bachelor Degree in Education with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division). Candidate must be computer literate.

Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess M. A. (Ed) in Adult Education. Candidate must be Computer Literate.

B         SENIOR NON-TEACHING POSITION    
                                    
1)      Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Isoya Integrated Rural Development Project Unit
Position
Assistant Agricultural Superintendent        -           CONTISS 06 (N709,051- N1,073,483))
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Agric Superintendent must possess O. Level West African School Certificate, Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in general Agriculture from a recognized institution, Practical field knowledge and skill in rural community development

2)      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Position
System Programmer II/I       -           CONTISS 07/08 (N1,084,016 – N1,600, 307)/
(N1,258,653-N1,866, 314)

Candidate applying for the position of System Programmer II must possess B.Sc./B.Tech/HND in computer Science or related field.
Candidate applying for the position of System Programmer I must possess B.Sc./B.Tech/HND in computer Science or related field and two years of systems and/or applications programming experience

3)      Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Position
Technologist II    CONTISS 07 (N1,084,016-N1,600, 307)
Candidate applying for the position of Technologist II must possess HND/ANIST/AIMLT, B.SC/B.Tech with additional training in Histology and Laboratory Management and must be a registered member of NISLT or MLSCN.

4)      Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Position
Library Officer – CONTISS 06 (N709,051- N1,073,483))
Candidates for the position of Library Officer must possess HND, OND/ND or Diploma Certificate in Library Science from a reputable institution. In addition, candidates must have five O’ level credits including English Language at not more than two sittings

5)      Dept of Quantity Surveying
Position
Technologist II                  -           CONTISS 07 (N1.084,016- N1,600,307)
Candidates applying for the position of Technologist II must possess Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying or HND in Computer Engineering and must have completed N.Y.S.C. programme. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, especially Microsoft Excel and other Quantity Surveying Application Software with cognate experience at the University level would be added advantages.

Method of Application

Applicants for Academic and the Senior non-teaching Staff positions are required to submit 35 copies of their applications and up-to-date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:
(i)                 Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
(ii)               Post Applied for.
(iii)             Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
(iv)             Nationality.
(v)               State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
(vi)             Contact Details (Home Address, Postal Address/E-mail address(es)/ Mobile Phone Numbers).
(vii)           Marital Status.
(viii)         Number of Children and their Ages.
(ix)             Next Kin
(x)               Contact Details of next of Kin (Home Address, Postal Address/E-mail address(es)/ Mobile Phone Numbers).
(xi)             Institutions attended with dates.
(xii)           Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).
(xiii)         Work Experience with dates.
(xiv)         Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
(xv)           Research interests and activities
(xvi)         Conference/ courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
(xvii)       Professional accomplishment.
(xviii)     Publications with date.
(xix)         Service to national and international bodies.
(xx)           Extra Curricular Activities.
(xxi)         Any physical challenge?
(xxii)       Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s academic/work experience.

NOTE: (xv) – (xvii) are for candidates applying for lectureship positions only.
Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.

CLOSING DATE:

Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to the Registrar, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, “for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs” not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement. Candidates are also required to forward a soft copy of their application and curriculum vitae by e-mail (as an attachment) to registra@oauife.edu.ng within the specified period. Only the applications of candidates short-listed will be acknowledged.




DOTUN AWOYEMI
REGISTRAR