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FUL to Host 1st Workshop & 73rd Business Meeting of Registrars of all Nigerian Universities 15th-20th May

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The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) will be hosting the 73rd Business Meeting & 1st Workshop of the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) from Monday, 15th to Saturday 20th May 2023. The event with a Central Theme: "Repositioning the Administrative Machinery of the Nigerian University System for Global Competitiveness: The Role of Registrars as Key Drivers" will witness the convergence of Registrars from Federal, State, and Private Universities across the country including relevant stakeholders and eminent personalities. Watch the video (jingle) here

The Keynote Address would be delivered by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. (Mrs) Folashade Mejabi Yemi-Esan, CFR while the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR is the Guest Speaker.

Other Speakers/Resource Persons include Chief Mojisola Ladipo (former Registrar, UI and the longest serving ARNU Chairman); Prof. Olumide S. Adewale, University of Delta, Agbor; Dr. Mathew O. Ayoola (former Registrar, FUNNAB); and Dr. Oyewole Adeoye, Department of Psychiatry, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.

About Federal University Lokoja (FUL)

The Federal University Lokoja was established along with eight (8) other new Federal universities on the 16th of February 2011 following a pronouncement by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The aim was not only to accelerate equitable access to higher education in Nigeria but also to build institutions that can support Nigeria’s drive for rapid development through the availability of quality manpower and a knowledge base to drive competitiveness.

Soon afterward, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor and Registrar in the persons of Professor Abdulmumini Hassan Rafindadi and Mrs. Habiba Anavoza Adeiza were appointed respectively. The current and third Vice-Chancellor of the University is Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, a historian and astute scholar of international repute who assumed office on 15th February 2021, while the current Registrar is Dr. (Mrs.) Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie - a seasoned administrator.

FUL's Vision is "To be the best among the nine newly established Federal universities in Nigeria in 2011 and one of the top ten ranking universities in Africa." The University achieved this vision under the current Vice-Chancellor in December 2021 according to the National Universities Commission (NUC's) Nigerian University Systems (NUS) Ranking report (Read it here). Earlier in July 2021, Federal University Lokoja was ranked 35th in Nigeria and 3rd among the 12 New Federal Universities established in 2011 by Webometrics Ranking of World UniversitiesAccording to Webometrics, FUL, in less than 5 months, moved from the previous 7th position amongst its peers established the same year to 3rd position, and moved from 78th position to 35th in Nigeria. The Mission of the University is "To train employable graduates through competency-based teaching, applied research and practical community service to the catchment area, Africa and the world."

The University is situated in Lokoja, the capital and confluence city of Kogi State, Nigeria (where the two great rivers Niger and Benue meet) in the North Central political zone. Lokoja is a city drenched in history being the first settlement of the British in Nigeria. FUL operates two campuses with the main campus (Permanent Site) located along Lokoja-Okene expressway, Felele, Lokoja; while the College of Health Sciences (Adankolo Campus) is located behind the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The University's Liaison Office is located at No. 20 Mamman Kotangora Crescent, Katampe, Abuja - the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. (Read more about the University here)

About ARNU

ARNU consists of all Registrars from Federal, State, and Private Universities in Nigeria whose aims and objectives are to promote and sustain sound, ethical, and best practices in the day-to-day administration of Nigerian Universities, contribute towards the development and growth of higher education in Nigeria, and foster good healthy relationship among Registrars and Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. The Association also co-ordinates and keeps a watching brief on the interest of University administrators in the area of training and staff development, provides a channel of communication with other professional associations in Nigerian Universities and appropriate national authorities on matters affecting the welfare of the University administrators, and offers professional advice on the proposals, legislations, rules, and regulations affecting Nigerian Universities and Inter-University Centres, amongst other noble objectives.

Programme of Events for the 2023 Workshop for Registrars of Nigerian Universities

Date

Wednesday 15th – Saturday, 20th May, 2023

Venue

Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.

Central Theme

Repositioning the Administrative Machinery of the Nigerian University System for Global Competitiveness:

The  Role of  Registrars as Key Drivers

 

 

Monday, 15th May, 2023

Arrival of the ARNU EXCO

Tuesday, 16th May, 2023

9: 00am- 6.00pm

Arrival and Registration

Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.

 

Wednesday, 17th May, 2023

Time

Events

Venue

8:00 am- 9:00am

Registration

Senate Chamber, Felele

9:00am- 9:30am

Courtesy call on  the Vice-Chancellor by ARNU EXCO and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation

Vice-Chancellor’s Committee Room, Felele

9:30 am- 9:35am

National/FUL Anthems

Senate Chamber, Felele

9:35 am- 9:40am

Opening Prayers

9:40 am -9:45am

Introduction of dignitaries

9:45am-  9:50am

Welcome Address by the Host Registrar, FUL, Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie, (CL) ACU

9:50am- 9:55am

Opening Remarks by ARNU National Chairman, Mr. Ife Oluwole, FNIM 

9:55am-10:00am

Address by the Chief Host, Vice-Chancellor, FUL, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, AvHF, FHSN, FNAL

10:00am-10:15am

Short Playlet: Registrar as Symbol of Authority

10:15am-10:20am

Vote of thanks by the Secretary-General, ARNU, Mr. Bala I. Ahmed II

10:20am-10-30am

Group Photograph

10:30am-11:00am

Tea break

11:00am-12:00pm

 

 

 

 

Keynote Address: Critical Issues in Human Resource Management in the Nigerian University System: Reconfiguring for Excellence.

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Mejabi Yemi-Esan, CFR Head of  Civil Service of the Federation (Click the link to read her profile)

Senate Chamber, Felele

12:05pm-12:50pm

 

 

 

 

Paper 1. Revisiting the Keffi/ABUAD Declarations for Excellence in University Academic Ceremonies: Adopting a World-Class Standard for Nigerian Universities.

Resource Person:

Chief (Mrs.) Mojisola Ladipo, FNIM, mni, Former Registrar, UI  (Click the link to read her profile)

Senate Chamber, Felele

1:00pm-1:50pm

Paper 2. Optimizing ICT Solutions in University Processes: The Chat-GPT Revolution.

Resource Person:

Prof. Olumide S. Adewale, University of Delta, Agbor (Click the link to read her profile)

Senate Chamber, Felele

 

2:00pm-3:00pm

LUNCH

Senate Chamber, Felele

3:05pm- 3:55pm

Paper 3. Leadership and Capacity Building for Administrators in the Nigerian University System.

Resource Person :

Dr. Mathew O. Ayoola, Former Registrar, FUNNAB (Click the link to read her profile)

Senate Chamber, Felele

 

4:00pm- 5:00pm

Paper 4. Wellbeing and Mental Health for Enhanced Productivity in University Administration.

Resource Person:

Dr. Oyewole Adeoye, Department of Psychiatry, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho (Click the link to read his profile)

Senate Chamber, Felele

 

 

 

National Anthem

 

Thursday, 18th  May, 2023

8:00am-10:00am

Registration

Senate Chamber, Felele

9:00am- 9:30am

Courtesy call on  the Vice-Chancellor by ARNU EXCO and the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC)

Vice-Chancellor’s Committee Room, Felele

9:30 am- 9:35am

National/FUL Anthems

Senate Chamber, Felele

9:35 am- 9:40am

Opening Prayers

 

9:40 am -9:45am

Introduction of dignitaries

 

9:45am- 9:50am

Opening Remarks by ARNU National Chairman, Mr. Ife Oluwole, FNIM

 

9:50am-10:00am

Address by the Chief Host, Vice-Chancellor, FUL, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, AvHF, FHSN, FNAL

Senate Chamber, Felele

10:00am -11:00am

Repositioning the Administrative Machinery of the Nigerian University System for Global Competitiveness:

The  Role of  Registrars as Key Drivers

 

Guest Speaker:

Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) (Click the link to read his profile)

Senate Chamber, Felele

11:00am-11:10am

Group Picture

 

11:10am-11:30am

Tea Break

Senate Chamber, Felele

11:30am-12:00pm

Movement to Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo

 

 

12:30pm-2:30pm

Business Session

Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.

2:30pm-3:30pm

Lunch

Old Council Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.

3:30pm-4:30pm

Business Session

Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.

4:30pm-6:00pm

Sightseeing/Visitation to Tourist Attractions

 

7:00pm

Dinner/Gala Night

FUL Senior Staff Club, COHS, Adankolo

 

Friday, 19th May, 2023

9:00am-9:30am

Tea Break

Old Council Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.

9:30am-12:30pm

Business Session

Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo

 

Departure

 

 

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85705048370?pwd=V01MV2hEd2tyMWwwdU14VFhPa1oyUT09

Meeting ID: 857 0504 8370

Passcode: 73RDARNU

Watch the live video on our official Facebook page: https://fb.watch/kAAUO7Gnqj/


NB: Participants are expected to complete the Attendance Form before arriving. Click here to fill out the form
*Please note that arrangements have been made to convey participants that would come by air from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to Lokoja in two batches on 16th May, 2023 as follows: *Morning batch: Vehicle will leave the airport for Lokoja at 11:59am *
Afternoon batch: Vehicle will leave the airport for Lokoja at 4:00pm. *Kindly note also that any participant who arrives after 4:00pm will have to make his/her own personal arrangement to Lokoja.

Similarly, participants are required to complete the Feedback/Evaluation Form at the end of the Workshop. Click here to fill out the form

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