"In research, we are hoping to focus on energy and environmental studies research, on marine and wetland studies, and on peace, governance and development matters." Prof 'Bolaji Aluko
True:
"Considering the geographical location of the University (Niger Delta), I'm of the opinion that the Uni's plan to focus on peace, governance and development matters is a very sound idea."
Taiwo Olu Soetan
Bolaji's public sharing of his initiatives and engaging in dialogue on them is a welcome innovation.
toyin
On 5 July 2011 20:49, Taiwo Olu Soetan <busoye_soetan@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: ishola williams <Isholawilliams@yahoo.com>
Subject: [NIgerianWorldForum] Re: NigerianID | STAR INFORMATION: On JAMB Applications for University Courses for UTME 2011 - Re The Nine New Federal Universities in Nigeria
To: "Mobolaji ALUKO" <alukome@gmail.com>, "topcrest topcrest" <topcrestt@yahoo.com>
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Received: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 12:31 PM
Prof,I agree with Joe intoto wrong or right.In addition,please forget about Peace,Governance etc and intoduc Degrees in Technology and Innovation Manangement,Engineering (Manufacturing Processes)Management,Aerospace especially Satellite.Let us have History and Phillosphy of African Ik, SET and Innovation.Be 100% SET and related Subject University.The view of a Layman and a Commoner.iw_________________
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From: Mobolaji ALUKO <alukome@gmail.com>
To: topcrest topcrest <topcrestt@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: NigerianID | STAR INFORMATION: On JAMB Applications for University Courses for UTME 2011 - Re The Nine New Federal Universities in Nigeria
Joe:I will tarry a little with you and let you go your merry way.On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 2:35 PM, topcrest topcrest <topcrestt@yahoo.com> wrote:ProfTake a deep breath.Huuun...I have .The world we have today was built by people who looked at things as they were and asked "why is it not different"!True....but there have been many cockamamie ideas too that have need to be tossed aside. Yours is one of them.A university determines? Who is the university? The Governing council? Men and women who graduated in the '60s and have probably never visited Otuoke before their appointment? The VC? An Ekiti man who has lived abroad for what-- 30 years?The proprietors for one determine a general direction; then they put certain people in the helm of affairs to fine tune that general direction.This Ekiti man may have lived abroad for 30+ years, but he has NOT been alien to Nigeria all of that time. In fact, the standard joke by many of my friends and family members when they call me in the US from Nigeria is "Bolaji, what is happening in Nigeria?" because many times, it is who break Nigerian news to them! :-)That something has ALWAYS been done in one way does NOT mean it will (or should) always be done in that way. Much progress comes from contrarian thinkers.Yes, but not cockamamie thinkers...The university should provide the services that that the public demands NOT the services generated at the FME Abuja.Tunnel-vision free market thinking misapplied...BTW I will not be surprised if as part of its 30% humanities quota Otuoke ends up offering Islamic studies because "The University" has determined that it must have "religious balance" since it is a federal university.There will be no Islamic studies at Otuoke, even though ONE applicant chose it!JoeBolaji AlukoFrom: Mobolaji ALUKO <alukome@gmail.com>To: topcrest topcrest <topcrestt@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Tue, July 5, 2011 7:22:11 PM
Subject: Re: NigerianID | STAR INFORMATION: On JAMB Applications for University Courses for UTME 2011 - Re The Nine New Federal Universities in Nigeria
Joe Attueyi:Lord have mercy! Which kin' tin be dis?You are taking your free market principles to ridiculous extents, into the arena of higher education...when did students ever determine a university's focus?Rather, a university determines what it focuses on based on certain criteria - which determines in particular the lecturers that it recruits, the research that it does, etc. - and students then come to it based on its reputation, following which it can adjust depending on the general cadre of students that it gets.For example, on what basis do students choose to do computer science in Otuoke? On what basis does it decide not to want to study French at Dutse?Please don't take your free market principles to more ridiculous extents.For your information, we are hoping to have Otuoke more science based than humanities based - 70/30 enrollment in favor of science/engineering/technology. and even more engineering/technology based than pure science - something like 60/40. So if the initial enrollment is 200, then about 60 will be humanities, 140 will be SET. Of the SET, about 60 will be Science and 80 will be E/T.In research, we are hoping to focus on energy and environmental studies research, on marine and wetland studies, and on peace, governance and development matters.And there you have it. If we build it, they will come! :-) We won;t have students decide to do pottery and Yoruba Studies in Otuoke, and then open all our doors to them because of Joe's jejune free-market tunnel vision.Mba nu!Bolaji AlukoOn Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM, topcrest topcrest <topcrestt@yahoo.com> wrote:"Please note that for expediency sake, these courses were entered on the JAMB website for the new universities even before each decided on exactly what courses to offer, which eventually will depend on the university and its regional focus..."ProfThere is nothing like the market as a neutral determinant of services required. The courses to be offered should NOT be determined by "the university and its regional focus.".NOBODY wants to study French in Dutse and many want to study computer science in Otuoke. Though many want to study political science at Otuoke few want to study statistics. These are the parameters that should drive the university's focus--not some civil- servant-produced-focusJoe
From: Mobolaji ALUKO <alukome@gmail.com>To: NaijaPolitics e-Group <NaijaPolitics@yahoogroups.com>; OmoOdua <OmoOdua@yahoogroups.com>; "nigerianid@yahoogroups.com" <nigerianID@yahoogroups.com>; ekiti ekitigroups <ekitipanupo@yahoogroups.com>; USAAfrica Dialogue <USAAfricaDialogue@googlegroups.com>; naijaintellects <naijaintellects@googlegroups.com>; NigerianWorldForum <NIgerianWorldForum@yahoogroups.com>; NaijaObserver@yahoogroups.com; nitpa <nitpa@yahoogroups.com>; naija_it_professionals <Naija_IT_Professionals@yahoogroups.com>; Ekiti FOCUS <ekitifocusgroup@yahoo.com>Sent: Tue, July 5, 2011 11:50:30 AMSubject: NigerianID | STAR INFORMATION: On JAMB Applications for University Courses for UTME 2011 - Re The Nine New Federal Universities in NigeriaSUMMARY INFORMATION ON JAMB APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY COURSES FOR UTME 2011– THE NINE NEW FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA(Dutse, Dutsin-Ma, Ekiti, Kashere, Lafia, Lokoja, Ndufu-Alike, Otuoke & Wukari)(Source: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB)Dear Compatriots:Below are the numbers of those who chose these nine universities as FIRST CHOICE in 2011 - just above 18,000 applicants. Another 10,000 students or so chose them as SECOND CHOICE. Please note that for expediency sake, these courses were entered on the JAMB website for the new universities even before each decided on exactly what courses to offer, which eventually will depend on the university and its regional focus.The performance of these students relative to the cut-off marks for the various courses remains to be evaluated in detail - in late July.In the first year of admission, the nine universities may have space for no more than 2000 students to start with from their various take-off sites, but that number will increase rapidly in subsequent years as they move to more permanent sites.In the time being, do be on the look-out for official adverts for academic and non-academic staff positions in the various universities.Stay tuned.Bolaji AlukoVC, Federal University OtuokeTo request more info on FUO: please write to info@fuotuoke.edu.ng
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