Officials of the West African Students Union led by its President, Comrade Basil Onuorah was in the University on Tuesday, 24th July, 2007 to honour the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D.O. Aigbomian, KSM, JP. as a patron of the Union.

In his speech, after the opening prayers said by Miss Nwosu Juliana at the instance of the Vice-Chancellor, the President, Comrade Basil Onuorah said that they were in the University to honour the Vice-Chancellor with the patronship award having being adjudged fit for the award by the Union. 

He gave a brief history of the Union, which he said was established for the welfare of students at the West African Regional level and that the Union among other things all mirrors the activities of individuals or group of persons or organization within the Region with a view to rewarding them adequately.

According to the President, the Union had for long been monitoring the activities in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.  He said that the Union was particularly happy with the drastic reduction of cult activities and other related crimes in Ambrose Alli University, as well as the peace currently being enjoyed in the University.  He attributed all these to the leadership qualities of the Vice-Chancellor whom he described as God fearing, humble and a distinguished man of God.  He added further that the Vice-Chancellor was the first Vice-Chancellor in all the West African Universities to be so honoured by the Union.

Thereafter, the President presented a Certificate of Patronship on a wall clock on behalf of the Union to the Vice-Chancellor in recognition of his contribution to the growth of education and the development of the youths.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor welcomed the team to the University and thanked God for their safe arrival in Ekpoma.  He thanked the Union for the honour done him with the award and wondered how his name was chosen for the award. 

He stated that on assumption of office in the year 2004, he was determined to make a mark on the system and that his dream was being realized through the collective effort and support of all staff and students of the University.  He observed that Nigerian students have attained maturity; hence they now resort to dialogue in resolving issues in place of their erstwhile antagonistic stance and aluta approach.
 
He described the Student Union officials of Ambrose Alli University as very wonderful who had co-operated with the Univeristy Management to ensure smooth academic activities on Campus.  He described this administration as student-friendly and assured that his administration would do its best to ensure that there is no disruption of academic activities as he was not always happy any time such avoidable disruptions occur.  He enjoined all students to be well behaved, as they are the future leaders of tomorrow.

In his closing remarks, the President, Comrade Basil Onuorah thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the warm reception accorded his team and urged him to continue with his good works, assuring that God will continue to guide him and his team.

On ground to receive the team were the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Registrars, Vice-Chancellor Office, Mr. E.I. Isiramen and Deputy Registrar, Information Division, Chris Adamaigbo, KSC. who gave the vote of thanks as well as said the closing prayers.

COMMITTEE OF DEANS AND DIRECTORS
The Univeristy Authority has re-named the former Committee of Deans as Committee of Deans and Directors (Academic).  According to the memo signed by the Registrar, Mr. L.I. Edokpayi, KSM, JP, the academic Directors to be part of the new Committee are: -

1. Director, Foundation Programmes;
2. Director, Centre for Strategic and Development Studies;
3. Director, Institute of Education;
4. Director, Part-time Degree and Diploma Programmes; and Director, General Studies.

AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERISTY PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL EXCELS

In the recent competitions organized by the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) and the Nigeria Association of French Teachers (NAFT) in search of Edo State Science Talent, two of the Ambrose Alli Univeristy Primary School pupils namely – Ehimen Imonite - Primary 5A and Theophilus Elebhose - Primary 5B, came out with distinctions.

According to the Headmistress of the School, Mrs. C.O. Agbogun, the School also came out victorious in the following areas:

1. Fabrication of cooking device organized by Edo Sate Festival of Science – 3rd position.

2. The School’s design of the STAN’s flag was recorded among the best in the State.

3. Won various prizes in the Nigerian Association of French Teacher/French Language Centre organized by the Ministry of Education, Benin City.

4. Participated in the NAFT/Culture Services of French Embassy/the Alliance Francaise competition in Enugu and came out in 3rd position.

We congratulate the Headmistress, staff and pupils of the Primary/Nursery Schools for this great achievement.

ADMISSION INTO THE MEMBERSHIP STATUS OF ANUPA

The following staff of the Univeristy have been admitted into the membership status of the Association of Nigerian Univeristy Professional Administrators (ANUPA): -

S/N

NAME

STATUS

DEPARTMENT

DATE

1

Mr. M.I. Egwakhide 

Deputy Registrar 

Council Affairs Division

18th July, 2007

2

Mr. E.I. Isiramen,

Deputy Registrar

Vice-Chancellor’s Office

4th July, 2007

3

Mr. Patrick Okoruwa

Asst. Registrar

Senate 

9th July, 2007

4

Mr. L.E. Ighalo

Admin. Officer

Institute of Governance and Development 

4th July, 2007

5

Mr. Akhigbe Ahonkhai

Admin. Officer

Personnel Services 

Division

23rd July, 2007

We congratulate them on this achievement.

ADMISSION INTO ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF NIGERIA (ANAN)

Mr. Ibhawaegbele P.F.A., Internal Auditor I, Internal Audit Division has been admitted into the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria with effect from 28th June, 2007.  We congratulate Mr. Ibhawaegbele on this achievement.

CHANGE OF NAME

The University Authority has approved the change of name of former Mr. Steve Omojimerelu Fortune, Technologist II of the Department of Civil Engineering to Mr. Atagamhen Okoyomon Fortune with effect from 25th July, 2007.

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

The confirmation of appointment of Mr. B.R. Akonofua, Chief Typist, Vice-Chancellor’s office, has been approved by the University Authority with effect from 31st May, 2007.

ASSUMPTION OF DUTY

S/N

NAME/STATUS

DEPARTMENT /SCHOOL

DATE

1

Dr. Titus S. Ibekwe, Lecturer I

Surgery, College of Medicine

1/6/07

2

Dr. J.E. Emordi, Lecturer II

Pharmacology/Therapeutics, College of Medicine 

4/7/07

3

Mr. J.B. Erua, Lecturer II

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

2/7/07

4

Mr. J.K. Yeboah, Lecturer II

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

2/7/07

5

Ogieva Fergue E., Lecturer II

Elect/Elect. Engineering

2/7/07

6

Dr. Osezua Ehiyamen Mediayanose, 

Lecturer II

Public Administration

16/07/07

7

Mr. Oscar Ubhenin, Assistant Lecturer

Public Administration

4/7/07

8

Mr. Osumah Oarhe, Assistant Lecturer 

Public Administration

4/7/07

9

Mrs. G.O. Omi-Ujuanbi, Assistant Tutor 

Univeristy Secondary School 

2/7/07

RETIREMENT

The University Authority has approved the retirement of Mr. John O. Idedia, Asst. Hall Supervisor, Ambrose Alli Hall, from the service of the University with effect from 6th October, 2007.   We thank Mr. Idedia for his past services and wish him success in his future endeavours.

CEASATION OF APPOINTMENT

S/N

NAME

STATUS

DEPARTMENT 

DATE OF

CASSATION

1

Mr. Ernest Odogbe 

Senior Patrolman

Security Division

31/05/07

2

Miss Blessing Uduokhai

Security Guard

(Casual)

Security Division

30/06/06

RESIGNATION

The University Authority has approved the resignation of appointment of Mr. Ihiaghale Joseph, Porter (Casual) of Emotan Hall with effect from 18th July, 2007.

WITHDRAWAL OF SERVICE

The Univeristy Authority has approved the withdrawal of Service from the Univeristy of Dr. Eyitayo E. Fakunle, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Clinical Sciences with effect from 2nd August, 2007.

We thank Dr. Eyitayo for his past services and wish him success in his future endeavours.

SUSPENSION

The University Authority has approved the suspension from duty of Mr. Ehikioya Okoedion, Gardener, Essential Services Unit, with effect from 9th July, 2007.

REINSTATEMENT OF STUDENTSHIP

The Univeristy Authority has approved the reinstatement of the studentship of the underlisted:-

Miss Omhenaka Anne, Department of Business Administration has been disclaimed as a student of the Univeristy as he was never admitted into the Univeristy.

DONATION

The University Librarian, Dr. Mrs. E. Ifidon has acknowledged with thanks the donation of books made by the underlisted to the Univeristy as indicated below: -

S/N

NAME AND ADDRESS OF DONOR

TITLE OF BOOKS

1

Institute of Governance and Development, A.A.U., Ekpoma

1) Re-thinking Governance and Development in the 21st Century by F.E. Iyoha, V.O. Aghayere and P.O. Oviasuyi (Ekpoma; IGD, 2003) 5 copies

2) Women, Youth Restiveness and Development in the Niger-Delta by F.E. Iyoha, S.O.J. Ojo and P.O. Oviasuyi (Ekpoma; IGD, 2003) 5 copies  

3) International Journal of Governance and Development Vol. 1, Number 1, March, 2003; 5 copies; and  

4) International Journal of Governance and Development Vol. 1, Number 2, September, 2003 (5 copies) 

2

Mr. Benedict Imimole,

Department of Economics 

A.A.U., Ekpoma 

Introductory Economics Revised edition, 2006 (2 copies)

3

The University Librarian 

Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto 

Shehu Usman Lawal edited by Jumere I.M. and Yadaki A.O. (2 copies)

4

CP Solomon E. Arase

IGB Secretariat, Force Headquarters, Abuja 

Policing Nigeria in the 21st Century. (2 copies)

APPRECIATION

1. Mr. O.O. Ohikhena, MANUPA, Assistant Registrar/Faculty Officer, Faculty of Agriculture has written on behalf of his family to thank members of the University community for their moral and financial support during the burial ceremonies of his mother at Irhue on 29th June, 2007.   He prayed the Almighty God to bless everyone of us abundantly.

2. Revd. J.O. Ebor, Chief Security Officer, Security Division, has written on behalf of his family to thank members of the Univeristy community for their financial and moral support during the burial ceremonies of their mother/mother-in-law, late Madam Comfort Itoya Ebor in Uromi.  He prayed for God’s blessing on everyone of us.

INVITATION

The Idisi’s family cordially invites the Univeristy community to the ordination thanksgiving of their son Revd. Patrick O. Idisi, of the Department of Mechanical Engineering as follows:

Date:   August 5, 2007
Venue:  St. John’s Anglican Church,
  Idumebo – Ekpoma
Time:   9.00a.m.

Reception follows immediately after the service.