VOL 10 ISSUE 23
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
AUGUST 10 - 17, 2017
NERC VISITS BABCOCK POWER PROJECT
A head of the official commissioning of
the Babcock Power Project, two
members of the Nigerian Electricity Regu-
latory Commission paid a working visit last
week to inspect the power plant.
The visit, among others, was to ensure the
BU’s compliance with standards and tech-
nical preparedness to distribute power to
members of its immediate community.
Director of the Babcock Centre for Execu-
tive Development, BCED, Prof. Johnson
Egwakhe who re-
ceived the guests
expressed opti-
mism that the IPP
will become a ref-
erence point for
future independ-
ent licensees.
As an independent
body established by the Electric Pow-
er Supply Act of 2005 to undertake
technical and economic regulation,
the NERC said it was concerned
about safety.
The NERC officers, Engineer Moham-
med Imam and Ohaeri Chukwuma,
they were impressed with the Univer-
sity’s infrastructural and technical
efforts to meet the NERC standards.
Continued on page 2
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(l– r) Barrister Nwankama, with Engineer Mohammed Imam, Ohaeri
Chukwuma, Prof. Johnson Egakhe and Engineer Aderemi Adeagbo
Participants from the Edo Delta Conference display their cultural attire at the opening cere-
mony of the Adventist Women’s Minstries 2017 National Convention.
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WEEKLY DIGEST
A Babcock University Newsletter
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Babcock has so
far passed the oth-
er levels of inspec-
tions and the re-
cent visit was the
final before the full
approval to be giv-
en by the NERC
headquarters in
the Federal Capital
Territory, Abuja.
The University’s Director of Legal Ser-
vices and Head of the Power Unit, Bar-
rister Niyi Arije and Engineer Adeagbo
respectively were also present at the
event.
evangelistic programmes of various
programmes in education, empower-
ment and evangelism.
The AWM President of the East Nige-
ria Union Conference, ENUC, Mrs.
Comfort Abali, said more than 400
recipients have benefitted from re-
volving loans targeted at improving
the lives of single mothers and wid-
ows.
Continued on page 3
Continued from page 1
“There are two licenses: power generation
and distribution. We’ve come to inspect
the distribution network,” said Engineer
Chukwuma.
WOM EN LEADER S C OU NT T HE G A IN S
A s global attention gradually shifts
from climate change to declining
family values, the Adventist Women’s
Ministries in the three Nigeria Union
Conferences are taking stock of the im-
pact of their programmes on beneficiar-
ies.
This came up at this year’s national
AWM convention. According to the re-
ports, over 5,000 families have enjoyed
the gains of the empowerment and
NERC VISITS BABCOCK POWER PROJECT
Barrister Nwakama and Engineer Adeagbo with NERC officials
Mrs. Nelly Onwuchekwa (left) makes her presentation at the pre-convention Press Briefing .
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Continued from page 2
Similarly, through the
adult literacy programme
and vocational training,
more vulnerable women
and their families have
access to better living
conditions.
Besides vocational skills,
the West Nigeria Union
Conference AWM President, Mrs. Victoria Omodan
said many women had been empowered for sustaina-
ble development through leadership training and
scholarships.
The AWM leader for Northern Nigeria Union Confer-
ence, Mrs. Ziri Amala confirmed that in spite of the
difficult socio-political and religious conditions, the
Union has touched lives in significant ways in the
north through their three-pronged programme – nur-
ture, educate and reach out.
Furthermore, in collaboration with UNICEF and ADRA
Nigeria, the relief arm of the church, the AWM contin-
ues to provide assistance to the needy in Internally
Displaced Persons camps.
The challenges may run deep, but the AWM members
and leaders remain confident that the tough times
would only toughen their resolve to succeed against
all odds.
This is captured by the General Conference AWM Di-
rector, Heather-Dawn Small, “As women, we face
many challenges and storms in our lives, but can and
will do all things through Jesus Christ.”
A cross section of the leaders. Mrs. Heather-Dawn Small and Pastor Bassey Udoh (middle). With them are other AWM lead-
ers and Pastors from the conferences.
Heather-Dawn Small and Mrs. Omobonike Sessou.
Bottom: Pastor Daria, Mrs. Ziri Amala, Pastor Owolabi and
Mrs. Victoria Omodan
Pastor Bassey
Udoh stresses a
point at the
Press Briefing.
With him are
other Adventist
Women Minis-
tries’ leaders
and President
of the WNUC,
Pastor Oyeleke
Owolabi
PUSHING THE FRONTIERS OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
M ore than 5,000 members of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church Women’s Ministries rose
from the 2017 national convention resolved to
make a difference on issues affecting women in
Nigeria.
Themed, Revived for Service, the programme
formed part of a global drive towards equipping
women with more than a spiritual revival to contrib-
ute to national development.
It also aimed at building stronger family values,
morals and intellectual empowerment through ad-
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dressing six areas of female vulnerability: abuse,
health risks, literacy, poverty, leadership training and
work load.
Besides national delegates, it brought leaders from
the Church’s General Conference, Maryland, USA,
Mrs. Heather-Dawn Small and the West Central Africa
Division (WAD)) headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire,
Mrs. Omobonike Sessou.
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency
Mrs Yetunde Onanuga, the Presidents of the three
Union Conferences in Nigeria Pastor Bassey Udoh,
Pastor Oyeleke Owolabi and Pastor Francis Daria, and
the Olofin of Ilishan, HRH Oba Michael Sonuga were
also present.
Mrs Onanuga encouraged participants to take their
responsibilities as mothers and care-givers seriously
in pursuit of their careers.
“As mothers, you have an important role to play in
national development and must not shirk this im-
mense responsibility in raising this nation’s future
leaders,” she remarked.
Continued on page 5
Guard of Honour: Heather-Dawn Small and Mrs. Abiodun Oyedele, (centre) with other officials and special guests. (l– r on the podium)
Mrs. Ziri Amala, Mrs. Comfort Abali, Pastor Oyeleke Owolabi, Mrs. Obomonike Sessou, Mrs. Victoria Omodan, Pastor Bassey Udoh, Prof.
Iheanyichuwku Okoro, Pastor Daria, HRH Oba Michael Sonuga.
Adventist Youth Ministries honour the leaders in parade.
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Continued from page 4
Represented by a Senior Special Assis-
tant, Mrs. Abiodun Oyedele, she encour-
aged the women to inculcate strong
family values as these would in turn
influence the mental development in
the children.
“This convention will undoubt-
edly provide a platform for
spiritual and social network-
ing,” said the University Presi-
dent/Vice Chancellor, Prof.
Ademola S. Tayo. “In your
unique roles as mothers, faith
builders and co-
labourers, I encourage you to
remain steadfast and lift up Je-
sus.”
The Women’s Ministries Director
from WAD, Mrs. Sessou encour-
aged participants to maximize
the time at the conference to
expand their knowledge base of
God’s word among others.
Mrs. Sessou provided partici-
pants with parenting skills in
dealing with children and chal-
lenges posed by the social me-
dia in the 21st Century while
Prof. Yetunde Makinde gave a
special training on managing
Agro businesses.
The convention took place at
Babcock University from August
7-13.
Women from the North Centrlal Conference in a display of their cultural dance at the open-
C l o c k w i s e :
Women from
three confer-
ences: Ekiti,
Edo- Delta con-
ference and
Lagos Atlantic
take their turn
b e f o r e t h e
guard of honour
at the opening
ceremony.
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BABCOCK HOSTS ITF ZONAL SUPERVISORS MEETING
Dr. Olufunmiso Olajuyigbe (5th left) and Mrs Yinka Shodunke, (2nd left) and other SIWES zonal leaders from
other institutions.
G rowth and sustainability of
the Student Industrial Work
Experience Scheme (SIWES) in
Ogun State remains one of the
top priority issues for the Universi-
ty administration.
President/Vice Chancellor, Profes-
sor Ademola Tayo, reiterated this
last week as Babcock hosted the
2017 zonal meeting of the Indus-
trial Training Fund, Abeokuta Area
office.
Professor Tayo, who was represent-
ed by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Sunday
Audu, lauded the office for the
Scheme’s effective management.
He stated that the University would
go the extra mile to ensure proper
monitoring of students undergoing
the SIWES programme to ensure
that the goal of the scheme was
achieved.
He also expressed appreciation
over the ITF’s role in the training of
students to meet future vocation-
al needs.
The ITF Abeokuta office Area
Manager, Mrs. Yinka Shodunke
and the University’s Director of
SIWES, Dr. Olufunmiso
Olajuyigbe both expressed grati-
tude to the Babcock administra-
tion for the moral and financial
support to the directorate.
Participants at the ITF Zonal supervisors meeting reciting the National Anthem before the commencement of the meeting at the VC’s
boardroom. Left: A representative from Olabisi Onabanjo University’s SIWES directorate.
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ITF ZONAL SUPERVISORS MEETING IN PICTURES
Clockwise: ITF Abeokuta office Ar-
ea Manager, Mrs. Yinka Shodunke
discuss with one of the partici-
pants at the meeting.
A training officer with ITF Area Of-
fice Abeokuta
A ross section of participants with
the Chief of staff, Dr. Sunday Audu
(3rd left front row, Mrs. Yinka Sho-
dunke and Dr. Olufunmiso
Olajuyigbe.
Dr. Audu with Mrs. Shodunke
(middle) and Dr. Olajujuyigbe.
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ANATOMISTS CONVERGE TO DECIDE WAY FORWARD
FOR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Prof Walker,(2nd left) with Hon Femi Gbajabimila, (4th left) and Professor Jide Adesalu in hat at the opening session of the
14th scientific conference and AGM of the the Anatomical Society of Nigeria.
H ow would the Anatomy Act im-
pact on the ethics and practice
of Anatomy profession in Nigeria?
This was among the pressing issues as
the Anatomical Society of Nigeria con-
verged for the 14th scientific confer-
ence and annual general meeting in
Babcock.
In his keynote address, the House of
Representative’s Majority Leader, Hon
Femi Gbajabimila, addressed the pro-
cess of pushing for a review of the
Anatomy act.
While he believed the
review would enhance
the legal framework of
the professional prac-
tice, two other present-
ers dealt with the sub-
ject from different per-
spectives.
Professor Walker, a fac-
ulty of Babcock’s Anato-
my department, dwelt on the
topic, Anatomy as a Basic Med-
ical Science: Re-positing for
Cutting edge research and in-
novation. Mr. Wole Afolayan of
the Federal Ministry of Health,
handled Anatomy in the context
of the global sustainable devel-
opment goals.
Chair of the local organizing
committee, Professor Jide
Adesalu said the research pa-
pers presentations at the con-
ference provided opportunity for
cross fertilization of ideas and
knowledge.
According to him, since its enact-
ment over 80 years ago, the act
had never been amended and
was a subject both for academic
and professional experts in the
field to analyze and situate
against the modern trends in
medical discoveries during the
conference.
Continued on page 9
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Participants and facilitators at the opening session of the the 14th
scientific conference and AGM of the the Anatomical Society of Nige-
ria .
Right: Hon Femi Gbajabimilla shakes hand with a female participant
at the conference.
Continued from page 8
“There must be a definite law guiding other things such as
medical research, anatomical services, create an office of
president of the council and registrar and make it a distinct
professional body going forward.”
Similarly, the LOC Vice-Chair, Professor Philip Ogunaike said
since Anatomy had gone beyond the cutting of cadavers for
research, Anatomists in Nigeria needed to conform to global
best practice especially in ethics and policies.
“This is why we involved the National Assembly, the federal
ministry of health and UN in the organization of the confer-
ence.”
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PHOTO-SEEN-THESIS
Members of the Adventists Women’s Ministries
in celebration mode at the opening of the na-
tional convention. Pictures capture the mood.
The children were not left out. The trio were
there to present flowers to the special guest of
honour, Mrs Heather-Dawn Small.
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PHOTO-SEEN-THESIS
From the North East
and Central, to the Mid-
west and South West,
the women came for
gaining spiritual enrich-
ment and empower-
ment to building friend-
ships. Pictures of the
participants at the
opening.
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“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 he out-going Dean of the School
of Education and Humanities,
Prof. Philemon Amanze has called for
improved reading habits for effective
growth in Christ.
His recommendation came up at the
Adventist Women’s Ministries’ na-
tional convention.
According to him, reading and writ-
ing makes a perfect woman. He also
gave seven tips for improving
reading habits as well as bene-
fits of reading.
These include:
Mental stimulation
Stress reduction
Acquisition of new
knowledge and skills
Vocabulary expansion
Memory enhancement
Improved writing and an-
alytical skills
Provides entertainment
Prof Amanze, who is also a pas-
tor, said reading women turn
out to be better leaders as well
more “effective tools for
Christ.”
COMING EVENTS
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
AUG 16 - 20
COLLOQUIUM
This year’s colloquium
to f lag off the
2017/2018 academic
year with the theme,
Educating for Eternity
comes up August 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
AUG 20
FRESHERS RETURN
The University Communi-
ty hereby welcome all
freshmen to a produc-
tive and fruitful experi-
ence in Babcock.
AUG 21 - 25
FRESHERS
ORIENTATION
All freshmen are ex-
pected to participate in
a five-day orientation
programme organized
by the OIE in conjunc-
tion with the Registry.
Venue: Central Cafete-
ria.
AUG 27
RETURNING
STUDENTS’ ARRIVAL
SEPT 4
LECTURES BEGIN
Regular classes begin
for all students.
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DON ADVOCATES READING FOR WOMEN
Prof. Philemon Amanze recommends reading for effective growth.
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