The anniversary logo has therefore been put in electronic version which should be copied from the offices of Principal Officers, Deans and Directors for further use.Members of the University Community are requested to kindly take advantage of this and ensure compliance as appropriate

The Prospective Corps members of the University were recently briefed by the National Youth Service Corps Officials.
In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor who was represented by the Acting Dean of Students, Prof. J.A. Alokan urged the prospective Corps members to be good ambassadors of the University wherever they find themselves during the National Youth Service Year.  He also added that the aims of the Scheme are to promote unity and national integration, raise the moral tone of the youths by exposing them to higher ideals of nation building and development.  “Ensure that you live the place of your National Youth Service better than you met it” he concluded.
The NYSC Official, Mrs. E.T. Falaiye in her briefing took the prospective Corps members through what they would expect and what would be expected of them from the NYSC.  She further explained that the Scheme was established to promote the ideals of national unity and a sense of common destiny among Nigerians and eliminate mutual suspicion and mistrust that has been engendered by the Civil war.  She thereafter urged the prospective Corps members to represent the Country well wherever they are sent to serve and also utilize the skills they acquired for self reliance.

suggestion boxes on campus

The University has produced and distributed Opinion/Suggestion boxes to twelve designated locations on campus.The objective of this idea is to obtain first hand information with respect to the opinions, suggestions and inputs of students, staff and other stakeholders in the administration of the institution.The twelve designated locations are as follows:

        Senate Building

        University Library

        Computer Resource Centre (CRC)

        SAAT Building

        SEET Building

        SET Building

        SEMS Building

        SOS Building

        Works and Services Building

        Physics/Microbiology Building

        Akin Deko Hall

        Abiola / Jibowu Hall

Dr. O.E. Olowofeso of the Department of Mathematical Sciences has been appointed as an Associate Director (Pre-Degree Programme) in the Centre for Continuing Education for the next two years.

The University Management has made arrangements to pay honoraria to members of staff that served as officials during the last Post-UME Screening Exercise held on 1^st September, 2007.In a statement signed by Professor Kolade Ipinmoroti, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), the institution regrets the delay and promised that the honoraria will be paid soon. “The University Management recognizes the high spirit of comradeship which members of staff displayed in conducting the hitch-free exercise”, the DVC (A) noted.

The University Management has constituted a Work-study Committee to enhance the students’ purse, generate revenue for the University and identify areas where students can work during the off-periods and holidays. Consequently, all bonafide students of the University who are interested in participating in this programme are to register at the Students’ Affairs Division of the University.

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), as part of its mandate for building indigenous capacity for the oil and gas industry in Nigeria has introduced a new capacity building programme; “The PTDF Annual Oil and Gas Research Grant Competition”.
The objective of the Competition is three fold; to enhance the capacity of locally based researchers to conduct research relating to Oil and Gas Technology Development; to promote the retention of such capacity; and encourage its application in the industry context.  The long run expectation of the Grant Competition is to motivate Nigerians who have the capacity and ability to conduct research that will aid technological development in the Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria.
A Steering Committee made up of academic experts, industry experts, policy makers and representatives of related professional bodies with the Executive Secretary of PTDF as Chairman has been set up to oversee the competition and ensure that high quality standards are followed.
It is expected that between 2007 and 2009, the following oil and gas related themes will be addressed.

A.   Themes and Sub-Themes

1.   Petroleum Exploration and Prospecting

        Petroleum Systems Analysis;

        Petroleum Geochemistry;

        Stratigraphic Prediction;

        Basin Analysis and Basin Modelling;

        Gas Exploration;

2.   Petroleum Production and Exploitation

        Reservoir Modelling and Engineering;

        Reservoir Geophysics;

        Reservoir Geochemistry;

        Oil Sands Exploitation;

        Flow Assurance including Chemical Demulsifiers

        Local Sourcing and Beneficiation of Drilling Fluid Materials;

        Assessment and Remediation of Polluted Sites

        Enhanced Oil Recovery.

3.   Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals

        Catalyst Development;

        New Derivatives from Petroleum Refining

        Burning Efficiency Improvement;

        Biofuels, Industrial Solvents, Plants simulation.

4.   Petroleum Economics and Public Policy:

        Oil and Gas Commercialization policies and strategies;

        Fiscal issues in Oil Management;

        Petroleum Fiscal Systems;

        Oil and gas pricing regimes;

        Petroleum Investment Analyses;

        Operator/Host Community Synergy Models. 

For the 2007 competition, research proposals should address the Themes 1 and 2 only i.e. Petroleum Exploration / Prospecting and Petroleum proposals in the near future. 

B.   Proposals are hereby requested from interested persons based on the following research format/guidelines.

       Theme/Sub-theme (to be stated on the cover page).

       Background of the Study / Introduction including study relevance especially perceived value to the Industry;

       Literature Review, also indicating perceived gaps and motivation for current study as well as objectives of the study;

       Methodology of study including study approach, data collection procedure and availability, data analysis, model formulation etc.

       Research Plan including time-based schedule with key milestones and deliverables;

       Research Budget including analytical costs, data gathering cost, research and field assistants/support staff, travel and accommodation, data analysis, other consumables etc.

       References

       Capacity building components of the research;

       Proposals (inclusive of diagrams if any) should not exceed 20 pages with 1.5 line spacing and on 12 font character.

       CVs of researchers and key collaborators should be attached.

        Letter of Institutional Affiliation should accompany the proposal.

C.   Other Guidelines

        A select team of resource persons including academic experts and industry professionals will be constituted to shortlist the best proposals for invitation to an oral presentation.

        Principal Researchers of short listed proposals shall be invited to Abuja by the second week of December, 2007 to defend their proposals before a select panel of distinguished academics and professionals.

        Successful proposals will be awarded the research grant which shall be released to the beneficiaries in 3 instalments: at inception, on submission of satisfactory progress report, and on submission of satisfactory final report.

D    Eligibity

         All Nigerian Citizens (resident in Nigeria), working in academic institutions, companies, other research organizations, NGOs.

        Collaboration with Nigerians resident overseas is encouraged but the principal researcher should be resident in Nigeria.

E.   Submission

        Research proposals on the referenced themes 1 and 2 should reach the below stated by post and e-mail on or before 31^st October, 2007. 

Research and Planning Department

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF),

Plot 672, Port Harcourt Crescent,

Off Gimbiya Street,

Area 11, Garki, Abuja and

research@ptdf.gov.ng, ptdfresearchgrant@yahoo.com

Ayeni, Olabode Sylvester (Che/03/2625) has been given an indefinite suspension from the University for gross misconduct.

Professor Chris Adedire, Dean, School of Sciences and Professor Thomas Ofuya, Dean, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology will be conferred with the Fellowship of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) for their immense contributions to the development of the Society.
The conferment takes place on October 8, 2007 at the Conference Centre, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Mr. Alex Omosekeji of the Information, Protocol and Passages Unit is now the Acting President of the National Association of Professional Secretarial Staff of Nigeria (NAPSSON), FUTA Branch. He was appointed to complete the tenure of the former President of the Association, Chief W.O. Akinjero who has retired from the University.
Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Omosekeji promised to be loyal and honest in his duties.  Until the appointment, he was the Vice-President of the Association.In another development, the Acting President has requested members of NAPSSON that participated in the Internet training programme held at the Computer Resource Centre (CRC) to collect their certificates from him as from Tuesday, 18^th September, 2007 between 3.00p.m. and 4.00p.m.

The University will host the next quarterly meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE), Ondo State Chapter on Thursday, September 20, 2007.According to the State Chairman of NIAE, Dr. (Engr.) B.A. Adewumi, a technical paper entitled: “Agricultural Mechanization:  An Important Tool for Achieving the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria” will be delivered by Engineer I. Ageh beginning at 10.00a.m. The State Chairman enjoined members of the Association and the general public to attend the event. 

Mr. Temidara Fagbola of the Academic Planning Unit has attended the annual conference of the Nigerian Statistical Association which took place in Asaba, Delta State between September 4 and 7, 2007.

The Kids and Teens resource centre sponsored by ODSACA has mounted a referral booth at the Students’ Union Building of the University. Health Education and Referral Booth (HERB) Project is committed to address severally transmitted infections (STIS) HIV and AIDS and other communicable diseases locally identified as health problems, as well as unwanted pregnancies and abortions.

The University Management rejoices with and wishes you long life and prosperity. (For any enquiry on birthdays, contact MIS Unit, Vice-Chancellor’s Office)

Issued by the Information, Protocols and Passages Division of the Vice Chancellor's Office