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s part of its effort to revolutionise research focus in Nigeria, Igbinedion University Okada has held a two-day research conference with the theme: Greening Academia: Industry A

R e s e a r c h S y n e r g y t o P r o m o t e S u s t a i n a b l e , Deve lopmen t G o a l s i n Niger ia. The c o n f e r e n c e which was held on the 6th and 7th of August, 2019, at the University Main L i b r a r y

Conference hall, focused on intensifying town and gown synergy through research that has industry input. The Chief host and Vice-Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, in his welcome address, noted that Industry-Academia synergy stems from the need to mainstream sustainable development goals in higher education in Nigeria, a narrative, which

according to him, has been strengthened by t h e establishment o f t h e I g b i n e d i o n U n i v e r s i t y C e n t r e f o r Climate Change and Sustainable Deve lopment G o a l s ( IUCCCSDG)-the first of its k i nd i n any

University in Nigeria. Prof. Ezemonye, further noted that, industry-academia collaboration remains a critical component of efficient national innovation development which is germane for skill development and knowledge exchange for the development of entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria.In his Keynote address, the Director General, National Office for Technology Transfer and Acquisition (NOTAP), Dr. Azumi Ibrahim, observed that there is need to build a bridge through which academic

research and development efforts can be moved to the market place. According to him, the private sector or industry can only come to partner with the academia when they are assured that the inventions in the Universities are protected by intellectual property laws which will guarantee monopolization and commercialization. Dr. Azumi noted sadly that, there is weak culture of intellectual property protection in the Academia which has led to academia phobia among industry actors.In the paper presentations session, which was chaired by former Director General, Energy Council of Nigeria, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, the audience were treated to papers presented by actors from the industry and the academia among whom was: M.S Dorathy Bassey former deputy Director Department of Petroleum Resources, Lagos and many others.The second day of the event witnessed the presentation of well researched papers by Academics from various departments in Igbinedion University. To Igbinedion University, it is, Congratulations! Congratulations!! Congratulations!!!

IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY INTENSIFIES TOWN AND GOWN SYNERGY ADVOCACY- Hosts two day conference on Industry-Academia Interface

s part of Igbinedion University's vision to contribute to the national economy through researches that are community and industry focused, the University has organized a two-day A

workshop on management and enforcement of property rights. They workshop, which held on 8th and 9th of August, at the main hall of the University Library, had in attendance academic and non-academic

staff of the University from across colleges and units. The Trainers at the workshop were senior o f f i c i a l s o f t h e National Office for Technology Acquisition a n d P r o m o t i o n (NOTAP). They were also to provide support for the Intellectual Property Technology Transfer Office in Igbinedion University.In his address, the Vice-Chan ce l l o r, P ro f .

Lawrence Ezemonye, who flagged of the workshop, noted that no University in the world which wants to remain relevant could afford to ignore specific community and societal needs in its research trajectory. He noted that part of the effort to remain relevant, is to keep track of its innovations and inventions in other to protect and promote them for commercial uses.The workshop focused on how to protect inventions and innovations through patency.

IUO HOSTS TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Chairman, IUO Research Day and Conference, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo discusses pertinent issues with VC, IUO, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye at IUO Research Day and Conference.

L-R: Former DG, Energy Council of Nigeria, and Chairman of the IUO Research Day and Conference, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo; VC, IUO Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, and DG, NOTAP, Dr. Azumi Ibrahim at the venue of the Research Day and Conference, Main Library Hall, IUO.

The DVC, IUO, Prof. D. Odejimi (sitting left front row) and Dean PG School Prof. Tonye Okorie (sitting left second row), and other members of staff receive the Intellectual Property Rights training at the workshop held at the main hall, Library complex, IUO.

Igbinedion University Intensifies Town and

Gown Synergy Advocacy Page 1

NUC Commends Igbinedion University

Okada for Quality Education Page 2

Igbinedion University Provides Support

for Staff Development Through Fellowships and

International Conferences Page 3

NFVCB Holds Workshop on Film

Censorship in Igbinedion University Page 4

he Director General, National O f f i c e fo r Te c h no l ogy TAcquisition and Promotion, Dr.

Azumi Ibrahim has commended Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, VC, Igbinedion University, Okada for the institutions drive to increase industry-academia relationship. He said this in his key note address at the Igbinedion University Research Day and Conference held on Tuesday 6th August, 2019 at the University's main Library complex.In his address, Prof. Azumi stressed that research in the Universities must reflect societal needs and must translate to products and services. According to him, “as long as researches remain on academic shelves, without translating to products and services, they are in the valley of death”.The Research Day and Conference, whic h was t i t led: Greening academia: Industry research synergy to promote sustainable development goals in Nigeria, had in attendance notable industrialists and DGs of government agencies, including the former Director General, Energy Council of Nigeria, and Chairman of the IUO Research Day and Conference, Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo. He was also one time Former Vice-chancellor A b u b a k a r Ta f a wa B a l ewa University, Bauchi.

rofessor Peter Aziba, a P r o f e s s o r o f PPharmacolgy in the

College of Pharmacy, of the Igbinedion University, has delivered the 16th Inaugural lecture of the Institution. The event held at the Main Auditorium, Igbinedion Univers i ty, Okada on Thursday, 20th June, 2019. Prof. Aziba who dazzled his audience with a show of intellect and oratory, titled his lecture: “Man and Drug Interactions: An In-Vitro Smooth Muscle Experimental Approach.” His lecture focused on drugs as medicine or other substances that have physiological effects when ingested or are otherwise introduced to the body.The 16th Inaugural lecturer seized the opportunity to call on relevant authorities for

adequate funding in order to ensure quality teaching and research in Pharmacology in Nigerian Universities, as the major problem confronting the discipline, according to him, is mainly having the right equipment.To buttress his point, he affirmed that it is rather shameful that no Nigerian University has a kymograph for recording vascular work and that even in the simple In-V i t ro sys tem; complex Pharmacological behavior

will be missed by studying drug actions only at the chemical level.In his remark, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, described the Inaugural lecturer as an accomplished and consummate academic who has made significant contributions to Pharmacology through research and teaching.

DG NOTAP COMMENDS PROF. EZEMONYE

MAN AND DRUG INTERACTIONS, IUO's 16TH INAUGURAL LECTURE

IUO 16th Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Peter Aziba surrounded by his wife Mrs. Margaret Aziba and VC, IUO, Prof. L. I. Ezemonye shortly after the lecture at the main auditorium,Igbinedion University, Okada

IUO's 16th Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Peter Aziba, engages the audience with his celebrated treatise at the main auditorium, Igbinedion University, Okada

he National Universities Commission, (NUC) has commended the Management of Igbinedion TUniversity Okada for its outstanding contributions to

the development of higher education in Nigeria. T h e Commendation was part of the a d d r e s s del ivered on behalf of the E x e c u t i v e Secretary of the N U C , P r o f . A b u b a k a r Adamu Rasheed M F R t o t h e

Management of Igbinedion University Okada by Prof. Abdul-Ambali while on an assessment exercise by the NUC designed to strengthen good corporate governance in the Universities.In his address, Prof. Abdul-Ambali, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin and team leader of the NUC assessment team, remarked that the purpose of the visit was to fact-find the inner workings of Igbinedion University Administration to aid the NUC in modeling a template for best practice in university administration nationwide.He noted that the NUC has identified the need to review its benchmark for university administration to promote efficiency and maximum productivity in the best interest of all and in fulfillment of its commitment to its supreme mandate of quality assurance.

NUC COMMENDS IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY OKADA FOR QUALITY EDUCATION

The Vice-Chancellor Igbinedion University, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye (5th from Left) and members of the Management team with the NUC officials led by Prof. Abdul-Ambali after the assessment visit at the Vice-Chancellors office

s part of its drive to develop staff capacity through exposure to cutting edge research activities and international conferences, the Management of A

Igbinedion University, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Ezemoye, has once again provided support for some teaching staff to participate in international fellowships and conferences. For each edition in the next three months, the IUO newsletter, shall be profiling the beneficiaries of the support. For this edition, we are presenting three of the beneficiaries:

Dr. Spencer Nwangwu: He is a lecturer in the department of Biochemistry. He participated in the Commonwea l t h P ro fes s iona l Fellowship tenable at Lancaster University, UK. The Fellowship was a short professional training. The Profess ional Fel lowship was awarded to three Africans, two Nigerians and a Kenyan. The Fellowship provided platform to; develop professional capacity and

knowledge to understand models of developing and managing strategic partnerships and bridging the gaps between academia, industry, government and the civil societies; using universities as institutions to promote and support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr. Christian Chinedu Odoemelam: He is a lecturer in the department of M a s s C o m m u n i c a t i o n . H e participated in the 5th World Journalism Education Congress held on the 9th -11th July at Paris-Dauphine University, France. The theme of the conference was: Journalism Education in a Disruptive Age. Dr. Odoemelam's paper was titled: Legacy media versus social media: The collisions and the dissection of fake news. The conference focused on improving journalism education and curriculum

by taking advantage of the key changes brought about by technology and the changing societal dynamics. A major outcome of the congress was the Declaration on the Freedom of Journalism Education.

Dr. Oris Oritsebemigho Tom-Lawyer: She is a lecturer in the department of English and Literary Studies. She participated in the 51st Annual Meeting of British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) which was held at York St. John University United Kingdom between 6th and 8th September, 2018. The theme of the conference was: “Taking Risks in Applied Linguistics”.

IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT

THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

he immediate past Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University Okada, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae was recently hosted to a Tgrand reception and send fort party by the Board of Regent

and Governing Council of Igbinedion University Okada. The Ceremony which was convened in the Palatial Garden of Eden at the Hon. Chancellor, Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion's residence in Benin City had in attendance notable members of the academia in Edo State, Top Politicians, distinguished Associate of Igbinedion University Okada, members of the House of Igbinedion and top Management staff of Igbinedion University Okada.In his opening remark the Convener of the Ceremony, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion praised the immediate Vice Chancellor Prof. Eghosa Osaghae for his outstanding leadership, administrative Sagacity and impeccable integrity while in office as Vice Chancellor.Chief Igbinedion noted that Prof. Osaghae and Igbinedion University have made history being the longest serving Vice Chancellor ever recorded in Nigeria, having served for an unbroken 14 Years as Vice Chancellor. He also stated that Prof. Osaghae is now a son noting that Prof. Osaghae has conducted himself in and out of Office as a son and would remain a son.In his response, Prof. Osaghae thanked the Hon. Chancellor for the opportunity to have served for 14 Years as Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University Okada. He said that what motivated him in those 14 Years was the unrelenting Commitment of the Chancellor to Excellence.He also stated that the 14 Years he spent has given him a greater insight into the person and personality of Chief Gabriel Osawaru which he described as awesome, impressive, legendary and above all tireless. He further commended the chancellor for the choice of his successor noting that the success stories of the new Vice Chancellor in the last one year since he assumed office have proven the Chancellor right in his ability to always go for the best. He therefore congratulates the new Vice Chancellor Prof. Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye who was in attendance. Prof. Osaghae assured the Hon. Chancellor that Igbinedion University Okada would remain an inseparable part of him and the honor of Sonship bestowed on him by the Chancellor will be t r e a s u r e d forever. He thanked the D e p u t y C h a n c e l l o r Chief Lucky N o s a k h a r e I g b i n e d i o n a n d a l l members of the House of Igbinedion for accepting him as a son in their fold.Those present at the occasion include; The Deputy Chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada, His Excellency Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former President, Customary Court of Appeal Justice Aliu (Rtd), Prof. Osayuki Oshodi, Distinguished Guest and SSG to Edo State. Others were: Prof. Sir Victor Uwifor, Prof. Austin Omogberale Pst. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Prof. ACC of Edo State Mrs.Yinka Omoregbe and her husband Honorable Allan Omorogbe, and Prof. Idubor from College of Law UNIBEN.

Dr. Spencer NwangwuDept of Biochemistry

Dr. Oris Oritsebemigho Tom-LawyerDept of English and Literary Studies

Dr. Christian C. OdoemelamDept of Mass Communication

IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY OKADA HOSTS FORMER VICE CHANCELLOR

Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Sir Chief G. O. Igbinedion, making a point at the send-forth party, while former VC, IUO Prof Osaghae (Standing: in suit) and VC, IUO Prof Ezemonye (Sitting: in suit) listen

he National Film and Video Censor Board (NFVCB), in collaboration with the Institute of Strategic and TDevelopment Communication (ISDEVCOM) have on

the Friday 5th July, 2019, held an intensive one-day workshop on film classification and censorship at the Igbinedion University, Library Complex, Okada. The workshop which had in attendance, students across all the Colleges in the University, specifically targeted students in the Humanities and Social Sciences such as Mass Communication, Theatre Arts and English and Literary Studies.In his opening remark, the Executive Director of the Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM), Prof. Danlami Dandaura noted that youths are generally influenced by what they are exposed to via the television screen and the film medium; and that there is the need to curtail such exposures, hence, the need for film censorship in Nigeria. In his welcome address, the host and Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, acknowledged the centrality of films/Home videos to shape the minds of youths as well as their contributions to the Nigerian economy. Prof. Ezemonye, further pointed out that media literacy provides opportunity for the development of skills in the media industries and as such Professionals in media organizations should serve as examples to encourage those interested in media organizations by giving them opportunities to improve on their skills. The workshop, which was led by the Zonal Coordinator, National Film and Video Censor Board (NFVCB) South-South Nigeria, Mr. Ogbonna Onwumere, also had other facilitators who are notable scholars, Nollywood producers, editors, actors and actresses among who was, Director of the Benin Film Academy, Mr. Lancelot Imauseun. The facilitators gave the participants a hands-on training on the process of film classification and censorship. The workshop also highlighted the career opportunities in the film and video industry.Some of the students who participated in the workshop noted that part of what they took out of the workshop, were the ethical standards governing film and video censorship in Nigeria. All the participants were issued certificates at the end of the exercise.

gbinedion University between 14th and 17th of July 2019, was visited by a three-man-panel of the National Universities ICommission (NUC). The aim of the visit was to assess and

monitor the quality of governance in Igbinedion University.Speaking at a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, the team leader, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, noted that the exercise was not for all private universities, stressing however, that Igbinedion University was chosen out of the whole lot as a university which had operated in the past 20 years. The team in the course of the visit, interacted with all the cedars of leadership beginning with the Chairman Board of Regent, Dr. Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ezemonye, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Deborah Odejimi, the Secretary to Council and Senate, Dr. Edwin Okoro, who is also the Registrar, the Bursar, Dr. Nosa Edogiawerie, the Librarian, Mr. Yakubu Izevbekhai, all the Deans and Directors of Colleges an Units.Professor Ambali was accompanied to Okada for the exercise by Mrs. Lolade Agarawu and Barrister Umma Giwa-Amu.Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawrence Ezemonye welcomed the team to the ambience of Okada Community. He said their visit was eventful as they were coming at a time the university had just celebrated its 20th anniversary.The Vice Chancellor pledged that the university would give the team all the support they needed to succeed at the exercise.

NFVCB HOLDS WORKSHOP ON FILM CENSORSHIP IN IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY

NUC VISITS IUO FOR GOVERNANCE EVALUATION

gbinedion University has taken its drive for industry and society focused research to another level. This is evidenced in Ithe commissioning of the Intellectual Property and Technology

Transfer Office (IPTTO) by the DG, National Office for Technology Acquisition Promotion (NOTAP) Dr. Azumi Ibrahim, on Thursday, 8th August 2019, at the Igbinedion University Campus. This development is coming on the heels of the global need for the conduct of researches that have key industry input and which will translate to sustainable development. This aspiration is in line with the mission establishing the Igbinedion University, Okada.At the end of the commissioning, the officials of NOTAP, the Vice-Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye and the Director of the IPTT Office in IUO, Prof. Charity Emaviwe, inspected the office facilities which were donated by NOTAP, which include: computers, laptops, printers, photocopiers,

furniture and full internet facilities.The recipient, Prof. Ezemonye thanked the NOTAP officials and noted that the IUO-IPTT office is expected to be a hub linking the University's scientific and technological innovations and other intellectual property with relevant national r e s e a r c h a n d

regulatory agencies for the purpose of patency. The Office is further expected to serve as a liaison between the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office Abuja and Igbinedion University, Okada.

DG NOTAP COMMISSIONS IPTT OFFICE IN IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY

Representative of the DG NOTAP, Dr. Azumi Ibrahim, unveils the plague to commission the IPTT Office in Igbinedion University as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ezemonye, and the Director of IPTT office in IUO, Prof. Charity Emaviwe, observe with satisfaction