The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) will be hosting the 73rd Business Meeting & 1st Workshop of the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) from Monday, 15th to Saturday 20th May 2023. The event with a Central Theme: "Repositioning the Administrative Machinery of the Nigerian University System for Global Competitiveness: The Role of Registrars as Key Drivers" will witness the convergence of Registrars from Federal, State, and Private Universities across the country including relevant stakeholders and eminent personalities. Watch the video (jingle) here

The Keynote Address would be delivered by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. (Mrs) Folashade Mejabi Yemi-Esan, CFR while the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR is the Guest Speaker.

Other Speakers/Resource Persons include Chief Mojisola Ladipo (former Registrar, UI and the longest serving ARNU Chairman); Prof. Olumide S. Adewale, University of Delta, Agbor; Dr. Mathew O. Ayoola (former Registrar, FUNNAB); and Dr. Oyewole Adeoye, Department of Psychiatry, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.

About Federal University Lokoja (FUL)

The Federal University Lokoja was established along with eight (8) other new Federal universities on the 16th of February 2011 following a pronouncement by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The aim was not only to accelerate equitable access to higher education in Nigeria but also to build institutions that can support Nigeria’s drive for rapid development through the availability of quality manpower and a knowledge base to drive competitiveness.

Soon afterward, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor and Registrar in the persons of Professor Abdulmumini Hassan Rafindadi and Mrs. Habiba Anavoza Adeiza were appointed respectively. The current and third Vice-Chancellor of the University is Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, a historian and astute scholar of international repute who assumed office on 15th February 2021, while the current Registrar is Dr. (Mrs.) Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie - a seasoned administrator.

FUL's Vision is "To be the best among the nine newly established Federal universities in Nigeria in 2011 and one of the top ten ranking universities in Africa." The University achieved this vision under the current Vice-Chancellor in December 2021 according to the National Universities Commission (NUC's) Nigerian University Systems (NUS) Ranking report (Read it here). Earlier in July 2021, Federal University Lokoja was ranked 35th in Nigeria and 3rd among the 12 New Federal Universities established in 2011 by Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. According to Webometrics, FUL, in less than 5 months, moved from the previous 7th position amongst its peers established the same year to 3rd position, and moved from 78th position to 35th in Nigeria. The Mission of the University is "To train employable graduates through competency-based teaching, applied research and practical community service to the catchment area, Africa and the world."

The University is situated in Lokoja, the capital and confluence city of Kogi State, Nigeria (where the two great rivers Niger and Benue meet) in the North Central political zone. Lokoja is a city drenched in history being the first settlement of the British in Nigeria. FUL operates two campuses with the main campus (Permanent Site) located along Lokoja-Okene expressway, Felele, Lokoja; while the College of Health Sciences (Adankolo Campus) is located behind the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The University's Liaison Office is located at No. 20 Mamman Kotangora Crescent, Katampe, Abuja - the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. (Read more about the University here)

About ARNU

ARNU consists of all Registrars from Federal, State, and Private Universities in Nigeria whose aims and objectives are to promote and sustain sound, ethical, and best practices in the day-to-day administration of Nigerian Universities, contribute towards the development and growth of higher education in Nigeria, and foster good healthy relationship among Registrars and Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. The Association also co-ordinates and keeps a watching brief on the interest of University administrators in the area of training and staff development, provides a channel of communication with other professional associations in Nigerian Universities and appropriate national authorities on matters affecting the welfare of the University administrators, and offers professional advice on the proposals, legislations, rules, and regulations affecting Nigerian Universities and Inter-University Centres, amongst other noble objectives.

Programme of Events for the 2023 Workshop for Registrars of Nigerian Universities

Date	Wednesday 15th – Saturday, 20th May, 2023
Venue	Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.
Central Theme	Repositioning the Administrative Machinery of the Nigerian University System for Global Competitiveness: The  Role of  Registrars as Key Drivers

 

Monday, 15th May, 2023
Arrival of the ARNU EXCO
Tuesday, 16th May, 2023
9: 00am- 6.00pm	Arrival and Registration	Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.

 

Wednesday, 17th May, 2023
Time	Events	Venue
8:00 am- 9:00am	Registration	Senate Chamber, Felele
9:00am- 9:30am	Courtesy call on  the Vice-Chancellor by ARNU EXCO and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation	Vice-Chancellor’s Committee Room, Felele
9:30 am- 9:35am	National/FUL Anthems	Senate Chamber, Felele
9:35 am- 9:40am	Opening Prayers
9:40 am -9:45am	Introduction of dignitaries
9:45am-  9:50am	Welcome Address by the Host Registrar, FUL, Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie, (CL) ACU
9:50am- 9:55am	Opening Remarks by ARNU National Chairman, Mr. Ife Oluwole, FNIM
9:55am-10:00am	Address by the Chief Host, Vice-Chancellor, FUL, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, AvHF, FHSN, FNAL
10:00am-10:15am	Short Playlet: Registrar as Symbol of Authority
10:15am-10:20am	Vote of thanks by the Secretary-General, ARNU, Mr. Bala I. Ahmed II
10:20am-10-30am	Group Photograph
10:30am-11:00am	Tea break
11:00am-12:00pm	Keynote Address: Critical Issues in Human Resource Management in the Nigerian University System: Reconfiguring for Excellence. Keynote Speaker: Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Mejabi Yemi-Esan, CFR Head of  Civil Service of the Federation (Click the link to read her profile)	Senate Chamber, Felele
12:05pm-12:50pm	Paper 1. Revisiting the Keffi/ABUAD Declarations for Excellence in University Academic Ceremonies: Adopting a World-Class Standard for Nigerian Universities. Resource Person: Chief (Mrs.) Mojisola Ladipo, FNIM, mni, Former Registrar, UI  (Click the link to read her profile)	Senate Chamber, Felele
1:00pm-1:50pm	Paper 2. Optimizing ICT Solutions in University Processes: The Chat-GPT Revolution. Resource Person: Prof. Olumide S. Adewale, University of Delta, Agbor (Click the link to read her profile)	Senate Chamber, Felele
2:00pm-3:00pm	LUNCH	Senate Chamber, Felele
3:05pm- 3:55pm	Paper 3. Leadership and Capacity Building for Administrators in the Nigerian University System. Resource Person : Dr. Mathew O. Ayoola, Former Registrar, FUNNAB (Click the link to read her profile)	Senate Chamber, Felele
4:00pm- 5:00pm	Paper 4. Wellbeing and Mental Health for Enhanced Productivity in University Administration. Resource Person: Dr. Oyewole Adeoye, Department of Psychiatry, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho (Click the link to read his profile)	Senate Chamber, Felele
	National Anthem
Thursday, 18th  May, 2023
8:00am-10:00am	Registration	Senate Chamber, Felele
9:00am- 9:30am	Courtesy call on  the Vice-Chancellor by ARNU EXCO and the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC)	Vice-Chancellor’s Committee Room, Felele
9:30 am- 9:35am	National/FUL Anthems	Senate Chamber, Felele
9:35 am- 9:40am	Opening Prayers
9:40 am -9:45am	Introduction of dignitaries
9:45am- 9:50am	Opening Remarks by ARNU National Chairman, Mr. Ife Oluwole, FNIM
9:50am-10:00am	Address by the Chief Host, Vice-Chancellor, FUL, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, AvHF, FHSN, FNAL	Senate Chamber, Felele
10:00am -11:00am	Repositioning the Administrative Machinery of the Nigerian University System for Global Competitiveness: The  Role of  Registrars as Key Drivers   Guest Speaker: Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) (Click the link to read his profile)	Senate Chamber, Felele
11:00am-11:10am	Group Picture
11:10am-11:30am	Tea Break	Senate Chamber, Felele
11:30am-12:00pm	Movement to Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo
12:30pm-2:30pm	Business Session	Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.
2:30pm-3:30pm	Lunch	Old Council Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.
3:30pm-4:30pm	Business Session	Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.
4:30pm-6:00pm	Sightseeing/Visitation to Tourist Attractions
7:00pm	Dinner/Gala Night	FUL Senior Staff Club, COHS, Adankolo

 

Friday, 19th May, 2023
9:00am-9:30am	Tea Break	Old Council Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo.
9:30am-12:30pm	Business Session	Old Senate Chamber, College of Health Sciences, Adankolo
	Departure

 

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85705048370?pwd=V01MV2hEd2tyMWwwdU14VFhPa1oyUT09

Meeting ID: 857 0504 8370

Passcode: 73RDARNU

Watch the live video on our official Facebook page: https://fb.watch/kAAUO7Gnqj/

NB: Participants are expected to complete the Attendance Form before arriving. Click here to fill out the form
*Please note that arrangements have been made to convey participants that would come by air from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to Lokoja in two batches on 16th May, 2023 as follows: *Morning batch: Vehicle will leave the airport for Lokoja at 11:59am *Afternoon batch: Vehicle will leave the airport for Lokoja at 4:00pm. *Kindly note also that any participant who arrives after 4:00pm will have to make his/her own personal arrangement to Lokoja.

Similarly, participants are required to complete the Feedback/Evaluation Form at the end of the Workshop. Click here to fill out the form

Contacts:

• Vincent Ifedayo Ojo (Chairman, LOC): 08034989514, [email protected]
• Abdulrauf  Abdulhakeem Ajao (Transportation Sub-Committee): 08166525461, [email protected]
• Emmanuel Ayodele Bello (Accommodation Sub-Committee): 08066242202, [email protected]
• Chris Yahaya (ICT/Media/Technical Sub-Committee): 07036016974, [email protected] 

>> READ EXCITING NEWS ABOUT FUL:

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3. PHOTO NEWS: Despite the Disruption by the Strike, We are Marching on - Prof. Akinwumi
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14. N250M ASR Grant: FUL Management Signs MAF for the Construction of Central Research Laboratory
15. Exam Summit: FUL to Adopt Best Practices in the Conduct of Examinations as Stakeholders Discuss Way Forward
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17. 2022 Reflections: A Compilation of Notable Events and Achievements of Prof. Akinwumi-led Administration
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22. FUL Alumnus Among the Team that Developed Omeife, Africa's First Humanoid Robot
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24. International Linkage: FUL Management Visits Cuban Ambassador as Prof. Akinwumi Seeks Collaboration with Foreign Universities
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30. FUL Promotes Thirteen Academic Staff to the Rank of Professor, Five Others to Associate Professor

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