Education
Kaduna State University Gets New Librarian
The Governing Council of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appointed Dr Babangida Dangani as the University’s Librarian.
The University’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Adamu Bargo, said in a statement in Kaduna last Thursday that Dangani took over from Prof. Abdullahi Musa, who was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the University in October 2022.
Dangani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Library and Information Science, Master of Science in Information Science, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Information science from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
He also obtained a Nigeria Certificate in Education in 1995 and emerged the best graduating student in Mathematics and Integrated Science from the Federal College of Education, Katsina.
His academic career began as a classroom teacher at Government Girls Secondary School, Dutsinma, Katsina State in 1996, before taking up a Job at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic as an Assistant Lecturer in 2005.
Dangani moved to ABU Zaria as Graduate Assistant in the Department of Library and Information Science, and also served as a visiting lecturer to Umaru Musa Yaradua University, North West University, Kano, and Federal College of Education, Zaria.
In 2014, he was appointed a Senior Lecturer at Federal University, Dutsinma before becoming the acting Librarian and in 2015 appointed the substantive Librarian of the University.
He facilitated the achievement of full automation of the University Library, making it the 4th best automated University Library in Nigeria.
He was appointed acting Vice-Chancellor of the University by the Governing Council from Oct. 9, 2019, to May 1, 2020, and served as a resource person to the Librarian Council of Nigeria and National Library of Nigeria.
The Librarian equally served as a Secretary of a Committee that developed standards for libraries under the Standards Organisation of Nigeria in 2017 and also served as Secretary to the Nigeria University Library Consortium from 2016-2019.
He is a Fellow and member of the Institute of Information Management Africa, Teachers Registration Council, Nigerian Library Association, Chartered Librarian of Nigeria, American Library Association, and International Federation of Library Association.
Other memberships are Certified Library and Information Professional, UK; African Library and Information Association and Institutions, and Association of University Librarians of Nigerian University.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, emphasised the need for students to go beyond academic achievements during the university’s 43rd Convocation ceremony.
The theme, “The University Culture In Practice, The IAUE Experience,” highlights the importance of embracing cherished traditions and intellectual values that define great universities.
Prof. Onuchuku encouraged the new graduates to work hard and persevere, noting that their convocation marks a new beginning in their careers and personal lives. He emphasised that they must prove themselves worthy of the certificates and prizes they have received.
According to him, out of 2,887 first-degree graduands, four made First Class, 403 secured Second Class Upper, 2,030 got Second Class Lower, and 450 graduated with Third Class. Additionally, 1,492 postgraduate students graduated, including 306 PhD holders.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), praised the university’s commitment to academic excellence and institutional maturity. He commended the Acting Vice Chancellor for achieving full accreditation for 47 academic programmes and implementing the NUC’s Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards.
The administrator urged the new graduates to uphold the positive values instilled in them by the university and strive for continuous knowledge and improvement.
By: King Onunwor
The Niger Delta Students Union Government, Rivers State Chapter (NIDSUG), has suspended its planned protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) state office in Port Harcourt. The suspension followed an intervention by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju.
The students had planned to protest on Thursday, citing alleged neglect by the NDDC, particularly in welfare and capacity-building programmes for students from the state. However, after the police intervention, the students agreed to participate in a roundtable discussion with the commission to address their concerns.
NIDSUG leader, Comrade Loveday Njoku, expressed dissatisfaction with the commission’s alleged exclusion of students from benefiting from its programmes. He presented a seven-point demand, including the reintroduction of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Njoku emphasised that education is crucial for community development and urged the commission to invest in the future leaders of the state.
The students warned that if their demands are not met, they will resume the protest and occupy the state commission office until their demands are addressed. Despite previous attempts to reach out to the commission’s management team, the students claimed their efforts were unsuccessful.
By: Akujobi Amadi
As part of efforts to improve the welfare and overall quality of education for students in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, the Sole Administrator, Sir (Dr.) Clifford Ndu Walter DSSRS, FCAI, JP, paid an unscheduled visit to Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi.
During the visit, Sir Walter expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the school and its surrounding environment. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the education sector, stressing its critical role in nation-building.
“I have visited the primary school in Ogbogoro, and now I’m here at the Universal Primary School, Rumukwurusi. I am not satisfied with what I’ve seen,” he stated, indicating that more surprise visits to schools would follow.
To address the issues, the Sole Administrator directed the Council Engineer to commence process for rehabilitation of the school.
The visit was part of a broader initiative aimed at conducting on-the-spot assessments of educational facilities to determine the level of intervention required by the local government council.
Dr. Walter also assured the teachers of his unwavering commitment to revamp the school and improve the learning environment for both staff and students.