Education
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA (FULOKOJA) SENATE APPROVES AFFILIATION WITH AUCHI STATE POLYTECHNIC
The Management of Federal University Lokoja led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi had received its Auchi Polytechnic counterpart led by the Rector, Dr. Salisu S. Umar on 17th October, 2023 where the two Institutions signed an agreement, marking a significant milestone in their pursuit of academic excellence and providing quality education to the students.
In a memo presented at the 80th meeting of Senate held on 19th December 2023, the Vice-Chancellor said that the University received a letter of intent from the Management of Auchi Polytechnic on 2nd December 2022, expressing interest in affiliation with the Federal University Lokoja to run some undergraduate programmes and in response, the University promptly initiated a comprehensive process and appointed a three-member team led by Prof. Musa Adeku Ibrahim, the Director of Distance and E-learning, to conduct a thorough resource verification at the Polytechnic.
Prof. Akinwumi noted that after diligent examination, the University Affiliation Team presented a favourable report on the resource verification visit to the Principal Officers Committee (POC) on the 12th of June 2023, after which the POC mandated the team to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) together with Auchi Polytechnic team to be signed by the two Institutions. Speaking further, he said: “The collaborative efforts continued, culminating in the signing of the MoU on the 17th of October 2023, at the Federal University Lokoja.
The signing ceremony involved key representatives, namely, Dr. Salisu S. Umar (the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic), Mrs. Felicia Eshiotse (Registrar of Auchi Polytechnic), Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi (the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja), and Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie (the Registrar of the Federal University Lokoja).”
The VC assured that the collaboration offers both Institutions valuable gains and opportunities, requesting the Senate to carefully consider and give its approval to enable subsequent actions by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as part of the requirements.
Thereafter, members of the Senate unanimously approved the said partnership. Earlier, announcing the signing of the MoU via his official Facebook handle, the Rector, Auchi Polytechnic, Dr. Salisu S. Umar, who was filled with great joy, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, and the entire Management of FUL for their willingness to collaborate with the Polytechnic in the affiliation of degree programmes, adding that the partnership would “undoubtedly open new horizons for our students, enabling them to obtain a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills.”
“The degree programmes covered under this affiliation are B.Sc in Mass Communication, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Banking and Finance, Public Administration, Computer Science, Statistics, and Microbiology. These programmes have been carefully selected to cater to the diverse interests and aspirations of our students.
By offering these degree programmes, we aim to empower our students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields. “I want to also thank the team of Auchi Polytechnic, the Registrar Mrs. Felicia Eshiotse, Dr. Simon Eigbe the Director of Degree Programmes, and our Director, Academic Planning Dr. Augustine E. Ainabor, who have all worked tirelessly to make this collaboration a reality.
Their dedication and commitment to the growth and development of our institution are truly commendable. I am confident that with the support and dedication of every staff, our students will be well-prepared to face the challenges of the future. “I am certain that this affiliation will be the beginning of a fruitful and enduring partnership between Auchi Polytechnic and FUL. Together, we will shape the future of education and empower our students to become leaders and innovators in their respective fields,” the Rector assured.
Auchi Polytechnic is one of the leading Polytechnics in Nigeria with over 8,000 students offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business, Technology, and Arts with world-class state-of-the-art facilities.
It is one of the first four (4) Polytechnics in Nigeria, founded in 1963, first, as a technical college and later in 1973 as a Polytechnic, with the aim of producing well trained and highly skilled middle level manpower in the areas of engineering technology, science environmental studies, Management studies and Art & Design.
Education
1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000
– 2nd Prize: N300,000
– 3rd Prize: N200,000
– Winners will also receive free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
Application Procedure:
– All entries and submissions (essay and required documents) should be scanned and sent to nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org before the deadline.
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– Email: nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org
Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to achieving SDG4 and win exciting prizes. Submit your entry and required documents before the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact them via phone or email.
Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Competition Benefits and Timeline:
1. Prizes:
– Winner: N200,000
– 1st Runner Up: N150,000
– 2nd Runner Up: N100,000
2. Internship Opportunity:
– In addition to cash prizes, winners have the exclusive opportunity to intern with Pentagon Partners, enhancing their career prospects.
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– Interested participants should submit their essays to essay@pentagonpartnerslp.com during the submission period.
– The subject of the email should be the Essay topic
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Deadline: March 22nd, 2024
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Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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