"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:
> **
>
>
> "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
>
> General Sir,
>
> 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. I will even recommend that a GNS
> course (compulsory for all the students regardless of faculty) in that area
> be introduced in the Uni curriculum.
>
> The University shouldn't produce only Tech and Engineering graduates that
> have no idea or knowledge of using their expertise to bring about good
> governance, peace and development. Nigeria is in turmoil today because there
> are no signs of development due to absence of good governance etc. And if
> our Universities are focused at addressing our needs, both short-term and
> long-term, I think they should be encouraged and supported because the
> country will be the greatest beneficiary.
>
>
> Respectfully,
>
> 'Busoye
>
> --- On *Tue, 7/5/11, ishola williams <Isholawilliams@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>
> Cc: "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" <
> NaijaObserver@yahoogroups.com>
> 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
>
> _________________
> Ishola Williams
> Maj-Gen. (Rtd)
> E-mail: isholawilliams@yahoo.com
> isholawilliams03@hotmail.com
> panafstrag@multilinks.com
> panafstraginternational@yahoo.com
>
>
> website: www.panafstrag.org
> *From:* Mobolaji ALUKO <alukome@gmail.com>
> *To:* topcrest topcrest <topcrestt@yahoo.com>
> *Cc:* 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
> *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<http://ca.mc1127.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=topcrestt@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
>
> Prof
>
> Take 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
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