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

CAF Champions League: Eyimba Trash Buffles, To Meet Smouha

The People's Elephant qualified to the next round of the Champions League where they will face the North Africans

Enyimba will face Smouha Sporting Club of Egypt in the first round of the Caf Champions League after seeing off Buffles de Borgou of Benin Republic 4-0 on aggregate in the preliminary round fixture concluded on Sunday evening in Cotonou.

The Aba Millionaires had already beaten Buffles 3-0 in the first leg played in Aba two weeks ago but the threat from the Beninois side that they would overturn the deficit meant that Enyimba went into the return leg with anxiety at the Stade de l'Amitie de Kouhounou in Cotonou.

The hosts had the better of the early exchanges in the first half and in fact Enyimba had to rely on the good reflexes of their goalkeeper Chijioke Ejiogu to deter Buffles from scoring an early goal but things changed for the better for the visitors in the second half.

Kadiri Ikhana's boys were able to soak the pressure in the first half but in the second half they capitalized on the loopholes in the Buffles team to net the only goal of the match in the 50th minute after Andrew Abalogu struck through a powerful header.

Buffles surged forward in numbers to make the scores respectable but Enyimba were resolute and held on.

The hosts however resorted to bad tackles when they became aware that there was nothing they could do to salvage even a draw and in the process Enyimba midfielder and national U23 player, Bobby Sokari was injured.

Enyimba stood their ground and they got a famous win in Cotonou. It was the club’s first away win since March 9, 2014 when they secured an inconsequential 1-0 victory in Bamako, Mali but still lost out to Real de Bamako in the first round of the same competition.

The People’s Elephant will battle the 2013/14 Egyptian Premier League runners-up, Smouha Sporting Club next in the first round with the first leg coming up in Aba on March 15 before the return leg in Cairo on the weekend of April 3-5.



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Obama Recognises, Commends 19-year-old Nigerian Harvard Finalist

Nigerian genius, Saheela Ibraheem, 19, made history On Thursday, February, 26, when she was honoured with an official reception in the White House by the US President, Barack Obama and the First Lady, Michelle.

Saheela Ibraheem got into the Ivy League Harvard at the age of 15, where she is currently studying neurobiology — a branch of science that studies the brain — and has been listed among the “World’s 50 Smartest Teenagers.” She was also accepted for admission by 13 other top colleges in the United States, including the MIT, Princeton, Columbia, and six Ivy League institutions, choosing Harvard, she became one of the youngest students to ever attend the university. She will be graduating in May this year.

Speaking after an introductory speech by Ibraheem at the White House, President Obama stated that “there are a lot of teenagers in the world. Saheela is like one of the 50 smartest ones. That’s pretty smart. And she’s a wonderful young lady. She’s like the State Department and the National Institute of Health all rolled into one. And we are so proud of your accomplishments and all that lies ahead of you. And you reflect our history. Young people like you inspire our future.”

Ibraheem, who skipped two grades in school, said the key to success is figuring out what you love to learn as early as possible, which she did at the young age of five.

“If you are passionate about what you do, and I am passionate about most of these things, especially with math and science, it will work out well,” she told CBS 2s Cindy Hsu. In addition, Ibraheem speaks four languages that include Arabic, Spanish and Latin.

Her mother, Shakirat Ibraheem, said her daughter has been way ahead of the academic game since kindergarten — never cutting corners and trying to do everything on her own. “She’s like always independent,” she said. “I never get to help with her homework because she’d say ‘it’s my work mommy, not yours.’”

Ibraheem’s recognition and reception was part of the “Black History Month” celebration in the US, which comes up in February. The “Black History Month”, takes root from the activities of the “Association for the Study of African American Life and History.” Every year, Americans set aside the month of February to celebrate the central role that African-Americans have played in every aspect of American life especially the march for freedom and equality, jobs and justice, the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and some profound contributions African-Americans make in the American culture.

Present at the evening event were members of the US Congress, including Leader Nancy Pelosi, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus.



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One Billion Young At Risk Of Hearing Loss From Loud Music – WHO

More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through listening to loud music, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

The WHO estimates that around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35 in middle- and high-income countries are at risk due to unsafe levels of sound on personal audio devices or smartphones.

Another 40 percent are at risk from damaging audio levels at concert venues and night clubs.

“More and more young people are exposed to unsafe levels of sounds. Young people should be aware that once you lose your hearing, it won’t come back,” said Shelley Chadha, a WHO specialist on hearing impairment.

The UN health agency considers a volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe.

Exposure to traffic noise at peak hours can reach 85 decibels.

The vuvuzela, a popular wind instrument used in stadiums during the football World Cup in South Africa in 2010, has a sound intensity of 120 decibels and over nine seconds of exposure could result in irreversible hearing damage.

“It is something we can live without,” Chadha said referring to the vuvuzela.

To counter the risks, the WHO recommends that personal audio devices should not be used for more than an hour a day, at reduced sound levels.

The use of ear plugs in loud conditions and regular check ups were part of the recommendations as well.

The WHO also wants governments to play a role by imposing strict regulations on noise in public places.

The UN agency estimates that 360 million people suffer from hearing loss worldwide. In addition to noise related causes and ageing, it is also brought on by infectious diseases, genetic conditions, complications at birth, and use of certain drugs.



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OAU Decides: Campaign Ban To Be Lifted March 7

There are strong indications that the ban on campaigns across the campus by contestants for various positions in the leadership of the Students' Union of Obafemi Awolowo University will be lifted in about one week time.

Barring any unforeseen last minute changes to the present controversial school academic calendar, the Electoral Commission will be constituted by the Students' Representative Council via nominations after which the campaign ban will be lifted. This was confirmed to our correspondents by some stakeholders of the Union earlier today. A parliamentarian who spoke to us on the condition of anonymity explained that the Union leadership is making moves to ensure a quick transition in leadership if possible before the general election which kicks off March 28. "Since our school calendar remains doubtful, hence there are considerations to ensure the Students' Union elections are held before the exam which has been slated to commence March 31st"

The Parliamentarian also spoke about the intention of the Parliament to take proactive steps to avoid the abuse and non-adherence to the Constitution unlike what befell the Union during the last election.

"The Alabi Abeeb-led Electoral Commission last year grossly failed to adhere to the constitution as the timetable for the elections went against what was stipulated in the Constitution. There are stipulated structures on election timetable but last year, the commission did what they felt was right. Remember, some students were shabbily disenfranchised last year also. All these we hope to avoid this time since we have SRC on ground."

Article V, Section 60, Sub-section 4 of the sacrosanct constitution of the Students' Union, OAU provides that the constituted Electoral Commission shall organize and effectively supervise all Union elections and bye elections with utmost good faith.

Even as these prospective contestants await the official lifting of campaign ban, many of them have resorted to pasting papers on walls of campus buildings and meeting students one-on-one.

Win 20,000 & Lots More At RCF 2015 Spelling Bee Competition (Register Now)

Do you have what it takes to mount this podium? It’s a call to spell!

The Academic subgroup of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship, Obafemi Awolowo University would like to inform all and sundry of the 2nd edition of its Spelling Bee Competition. The spelling bee is a competition where contestants are asked to spell a broad section of words usually with varying degrees of difficulty. This year’s edition promises to be mind-blowing and exciting. The prizes to be won include:

1ST PRIZE: 20,000 + AWARD PLAQUE
2ND PRIZE: 15,000 + AWARD PLAQUE
3rd PRIZE: 10,000 + AWARD PLAQUE

Along with other consolation prizes, the competition will take place on the 7th of March, 2015.
Registration fee: N500

For more enquiries and also to register for the competition, please call any of the following numbers;
07063694407
08146397159
09090441343