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PICTURE OF THE WEEK

AUGUST 3 - 10, 2017

VC APPLAUDS MUSHROOM FOUNDATION

T he President/Vice Chancellor, Pro-

fessor Ademola Tayo reiterated his

administration’s support to partnering with

the Mushroom Development Foundation

Nigeria to ensure national food security

and an expanded foreign revenue base.

He told a delegation from the Foundation

during a courtesy visit to his office.

The team comprised the Chief Exec-

utive Officer of ChiTola Farms and

Founder, Mushroom Development

Foundation Nigeria, Mrs. Chi Tola

Roberts and the CEO of Wemton Ag-

ricultural Development and Advisory

Services, Dr. Tony Wemton.

Professor Tayo who applauded the

collaboration, expressed his admin-

istration’s commitment to making

the collaboration a success “in view

of the immense benefits to Babcock

and the nation.”

He said no institution was better

placed than Babcock to begin this

pilot scheme based on its holistic

vegan diet.

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Prof. Ademola Tayo (left) listen as Prof. Cyril

Nwagburuka makes a point at the courtesy call.

Ushering towards the next level: Babcock University High School Amethyst Class Prom

Night urshering team members take time out to share the celebration mood.

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WEEKLY DIGEST

A Babcock University Newsletter

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ber with possible

expansion to intro-

duce other varie-

ties of edible

mushroom to Ni-

gerians.

“We plan to add

value to the mush-

room production

and research,”

she said. “With

little efforts, much would be produced

to earn foreign exchange.”

The Head of Agriculture department,

Prof. Cyril Nwagburuka was also there

to provide logistic support to the Foun-

dation delegates.

High School and 81 kindergarteners

promoted to Basic One.

She also urged parents to be inten-

tional in preparing children for the

future as they would no sooner leave

home to be on their own.

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Continued from page 1

Roberts confirmed this uniqueness influ-

enced her choice to partner with it in the

pilot project of mushroom production.

According to her, while construction work

was already in progress, the project is

expected to officially take off this Septem-

“ D ON ’T SU CC U MB TO P EE R P R E SSU RE , ”

P RO F TAYO U RGES P UP ILS

P rofessor Grace Tayo called on the

graduating pupils of the Babcock

University Staff School not to succumb

to peer pressure.

She made this appeal at the BUSS

27th graduation and prize-giving cere-

mony which saw 35 pupils ready for

VC APPLAUDS MUSHROOM FOUNDATION

Prof. Ademola S. Tayo with Dr. Tony Wemton (left) and Mrs. Chi Tola

Roberts and a journalist from Radio Nigeria.

Prof. Grace Tayo



Prof Tayo, who is the BU Director

of Research and International

Cooperation, suggested the con-

tinuous integration of faith in

teaching to enhance character

development.

In the same vein, the Event Chair,

Dr. Abidemi Bello called on the

pupils to build self-confidence as

they moved to the next level. “Don’t just follow the

crowd, be a Daniel and study hard,” she said.

Mother of the day, Dr. Bukola Omotosho congratulat-

ed the graduating pupils and parents for finishing in

good health and prayed for divine guidance all the

way to the top.

She implored parents never to relent in supporting

their children especially in mirroring positive values.

The Chair of BU Schools Management Board, Prof.

Luke Onuoha represented by the Principal of BU High

School, Dr. Bolanle Adebawojo expressed the board’s

appreciation to God and parents for leading the grad-

uands

While sharing the school’s success stories in academ-

ics and extra-curricular activities, the Head Teacher,

Elder Israel Aja called attention for additional class-

rooms, e-learning and manual library as well as a fully

equipped computer laboratory, among others.

A cross section of the Jasmin Graduating Class members rendering a song. Bottom left: Elder Israel Aja and bottom right:

Memebrs of the PTA.

Dr. Abidemi Bello presents gift to an outstanding pupil.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS DOMINATE BUIMUN

CONFERENCE

T he role of the 17 sustainable development

goals in solving global problems dominated

discussions at the first plenary session of the

Babcock University International Model United

Nations conference.

The conference, which kicked off August 1 at the

Babcock University Business School main audito-

rium, drew participants from all walks of life.

Prominent among them were the Chair of Senate

Committee on Special Duties, Senator Abdul-Aziz


Nyako, Director of UNIC, Ronald Kayanja, represented by

the Knowledge Management Assistant of the Centre, Ms.

Bolanle Olumekor, former president of UNESCO, Profes-

sor Emeritus Michael Omolewa, BU President/Vice Chan-

cellor, Prof. Ademola S. Tayo, Fellow of the University of

South Carolina and Covenant University faculty, Prof.

Sheriff Folarin and Olofin of Ilishan-Remo, Oba Michael

Sonuga.

Continued on page 5

Model United Nations sitting President, Fadilo Ahmad (middle) with the Secretary General, Samuel Chiemela (left) and Under Secretary

General Delegates’Affairs, Salma Ibrahim (right).

Prof. Ademola S. Tayo welcomes Ms. Bolanle

Olumekor and Senator Abdul-Aziz Nyanko to the

venue. Top: Cultural troupe with one of the dele-

gates



While applauding the organizers for the

choice of Babcock as host of the first

session in Nigeria, Prof. Tayo said be-

yond cultural and academic values, the

conference was a learning

curve to inspire discussions

that would make “our world” a

better place.

Similarly, Mr Kayanja said the

conference would broaden the

horizons of participants and en-

hance their networking skills in

establishing world peace, human

rights and dignity.

The APC Senator representing

Adamawa Central, Senator Abdul

-Aziz Nyako who was also the

guest speaker, reminded partici-

pants of the unique opportunity

to think about the future of their

respective countries and dare to

make a difference.

““Let us not play with our future,”

he admonished. “Let us take this

matter seriously and come up

with meaningful resolutions that

would change our lives.”

Members representing the International Court of Justice at the opening plenary session of

BUIMUN

Clockwise: A delegate

makes his presenta-

tion at the conference.

A cross section of dig-

nitaries. (l-r) UNIC

Knowledge Manage-

ment Assistant, Ms.

Bolanle Olumekor,

Prof. Tayo, Senator

Nyako, Mr. Folorunsho

Akande;

(l– r): HRH Michael Sonuga, the Olofin of Ilishan, Prof. J. A. Kayode Makinde, Prof. Emeritus

Omolewa, Prof. Abiodun Adesegun and Dr. Sunday Audu enjoy a momembet at the conference.


BUHS MARKS 22ND GRADUATION WITH 187 SENIORS

One of the most outstanding students receive her awards at the graduation. Her relatives pose with her.

B abcock University High

School graduated 187 stu-

dents as it marked its 22nd grad-

uation ceremony last week.

Beyond the usual pomp, the cere-

mony provided a platform for the

commissioning of the Amethyst

graduating Class project - the Fine

Arts studio located within the Vo-

cational Centre.

While thanking the students for

the gift, the Special Guest, Prof.

Emeritus Michael Omolewa encour-

aged the graduands to remain fo-

cused, disciplined and committed

to God’s will wherever they went.

He also told them and the 206 Jun-

ior Secondary School graduates to

remain worthy ambassadors of the

institution which nurtured them.

The Chair of the BUHS Manage-

ment Board, Prof Luke Onuoha

urged the administration and

parents to keep up the good

work just as the Principal, Dr.

Bolanle Adebawojo thanked the

parents for their support in build-

ing the BUHS brand.

The ceremony also celebrated

excellence with the best graduat-

ing students, teaching and non-

teaching staff receiving awards.

Mrs. Modupe Babalola won the

best Academic staff

award while Mr. Olu-

wasegun Tokunbo

clinched the award

for best non-

teaching staff.

Ruth Joshua received awards of ex-

cellence in Marketing and Com-

merce.

Special guest and

Prof. Emeritus, Mi-

chael Omolewa pres-

nts gifts to one of the

award recipients at

the event.

HONOUR ROLL

Best Overall Student (SS3)

AKINDIPE John Ifeoluwa

2nd Best

MAKINDE Ayobola

3rd Best

IYOHA Bamidele Esther

Best Overall Student (JS3)

CHARLES-ELIKWU Victor

2nd

DUYILE Samuel

3rd

AGBAMUCHE Uzoma


BUHS GRADUATION IN PICTURES

Prof. Luke Onuoha pre-

sents gift to the overall

best student, & assistant

Senior Prefect, John

Akindipe as the Principal,

Dr. Bolanle Adebawojo and

his relatives give their sup-

port.

Bottom left: Semilore

Adebawojo receives Neat-

est Student award support-

ed by parents Drs. Dipo

and Bolanle Adebawojo,

and a friend.

Dr. Adebawojo presents best staff award to Mr. Oluwasegun Tokunbo

with them is a teaching staff member, John Nwobi.


VBS GOES GALACTIC IN INVESTIGATING CREATION STORY

Prof. Ademola S. Tayo welcoming the children to the 2017 Vacation Bible School. With him were: (l –r) Pastor Theodre

Dickson, Pastor Opeyemi Oladosu, Mrs. Ruth Amanze, Dr. Victoria Aja, Prof. Sunday Owolabi, Prof. Grace Tayo and Elder

Israel Aja. Bottom: Some of the participants eagerly wait for the programme to begin.

T his year’s Vacation Bible School pro-

gramme built more than friendships.

It inspired a search into the galaxies to

discover Biblical truth on the creation sto-

ry.

It also provided more than 250 children

ample opportunity for spiritual growth, so-

cial interaction, peer bonding as well as

arts & crafts.

The event themed, Investigation Station:

Galactic Search, flagged off with a guard

of honour and over 60 non-

denominational friends in attendance.

Also present were the President/Vice

Chancellor, Prof. Ademola S. Tayo and

spouse, Prof. Grace Tayo, the Senior Vice

President Management Services, Prof.

Sunday Owolabi and BUHS Principal, Dr.

Bola Adebawojo.

Dr. Adebawojo was represented by the

BUHS Pastor, Pastor Oladosun.

According to the President, the pro-

gramme enjoys support because “our chil-

dren are the hope for the future of our

church.”

Lending her voice, Prof. Grace Tayo said

just as Jesus searched the

scriptures, the VBS is ex-

pected to enhance partici-

pants’ understanding of God’s

word through investigating

Biblical truths and nature.

“We hope that our children

and their non-Adventist friends

will learn more about God’s

love,” she said.

Pastor Oladosun and Coordi-

nating Pastor, Promisen Nwaka

encouraged the children to

build friendships and expand

their knowledge of God’s word.

According to the organizers, all

too often, fiction is sold as real-

ity as cartoons and evolution

theories become ready tools

for disseminating falsehood.


Participants and facilitators enjoying peer-bonding and spiritual uplift-

ment at the opening session of the Vacation Bible School held at the

BU High School.

Bottom: More time to build friendships as these youngsters get ready

to hit the investigation station.

Friends at play wait to go to explore the galax-

ies.

Bottom: The Aventist Youth Moinistries Band

added colour to the opening session.


PHOTO-SEEN-THESIS

Fun, glamour and comradieship as the Amethyst

Grad Class of the BU High school celebrate their

prom night. Some of the faces at the event capture

the mood. Pictures top left is the Principal, Dr. Bo-

lanle Adebawajo dance with the graduands.


PHOTO-SEEN-THESIS

THE BUIMUN team held a

dinner to falg off events. It

was an evening to also

showcase some of the cul-

tural values and lores of

participants. Pictures cap-

ture the dinner

Left: Prof ademoa S. tayo

7th from left and other uni-

versity officers and par-

ticpants at the opening ple-

nary session.


“There are

two great days in a

person’s life;

the day we are born

and the day we discover

why.”

- William Barclay

REFLECTION

T o keep abreast with the applica-

tion of new and emerging tech-

nologies in research, the School of

Public and Allied Health hosted a

three-day training workshop July 31 -

August 2.

The School’s Dean and Facilitator,

Prof. Nnodimele Atulomah, said the

workshop on Research & Data Anal-

ysis, was to provide participants the

“opportunity to develop skills

and competence in the design

and conduct of empirical stud-

ies.”

Expectedly, the workshop held

at the College of Postgraduate

Studies seminar room, com-

bined both formal instruction

and hands-on sessions.

In one of the modules, partici-

pants had training on the use

of the computer-assisted statis-

tical software, SPSS for data

analysis.

The other module on Biostatis-

tics, enhanced skills on data

computation from research

such as central tendency in

data set and hypothesis testing

procedures dealing with t-test.

COMING EVENTS

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

AUG 7 - 11

ANATOMY SOCIETY OF

NIGERIA CONFERENCE

& AGM

In collaboration with the

Anatomy Society of Ni-

geria, the University will

host the 14th scientific

conference and Annual

General Meeting.

Theme: Anatomy Act:

What Next?

Venue: Babcock Guest

House

Check the University

website for more details.

AUG 8 - 13

AWM NATIONAL

CONVENTION

The Adventist Women’s

national convention

holds with participants

from across the country.

Facilitators include the

GC AWM Director, Mrs.

Heather Dawn Small.

Venue: BU Sports com-

plex and Central Cafete-

ria

AUG 16 - 20

COLLOQUIUM

This year’s colloquium to

flag off the 2017/2018

academic year with the

theme, Educating for

Eternity comes up Au-

gust 16 - 20.

All faculty and staff

members are expected

to be in attendance for

the five-day programme

featuring plenary ses-

sions as well as a

presentation on Entre-

preneurship.

Thanksgiving holds on

Saturday and sports

and social interaction

on Sunday morning.

Venue:

Central Cafeteria

BU Sports Complex

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Prof. Nnodimele Atulomah making a presentation at the workshop.

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