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The Ibadan Book Club is set to host its annual Stakeholders' and Strategic Meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the club’s mission to revitalize reading culture in the Oyo State capital, reports ITREALMS.The session, which will commence at 12:00 noon at the Oyo State Library Board, opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, is strictly reserved for the club’s patrons and registered members.
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Sunday, June 28, 2026
Ibadan Book Club unveils five strategic literary projects to boost reading culture - ITREALMS
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Queens School Ibadan ’95 set donates whiteboards, renovates toilets @30th anniversary - ITREALMS
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The Queens School Ibadan (QSI) Class of 1990–1995 has donated new instructional and sanitary facilities to its alma mater as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary, reports ITREALMS. The two-day event held November 28–29 featured the donation of 15 whiteboards, renovation of staff and student toilets, improved water supply, and distribution of sanitary pads to junior and senior students in support of menstrual hygiene.
The Queens School Ibadan (QSI) Class of 1990–1995 has donated new instructional and sanitary facilities to its alma mater as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary, reports ITREALMS. The two-day event held November 28–29 featured the donation of 15 whiteboards, renovation of staff and student toilets, improved water supply, and distribution of sanitary pads to junior and senior students in support of menstrual hygiene.
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Girl child day: Four female writers to headline Ibadan book dialogue - ITREALMS
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The Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has announced that the October edition of its prestigious Ibadan Book Dialogue will feature four outstanding female writers; Ogbue Anwuli Temitope, Gloria James Chinemerem, Oke Inioluwa Gladys, and Esther Boluwatife Ogunleye, as headline guests.
The Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has announced that the October edition of its prestigious Ibadan Book Dialogue will feature four outstanding female writers; Ogbue Anwuli Temitope, Gloria James Chinemerem, Oke Inioluwa Gladys, and Esther Boluwatife Ogunleye, as headline guests.
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Board Room of the Oyo State Library Board, located opposite the historic Cocoa House in Dugbe, Ibadan.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Makinde: Why Ibadan chieftaincy system'll continue to remain solid - ITREALMS
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Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration's bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019.The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced by the institution to strengthen it and to bring unity back to the institution.
Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration's bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019.The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced by the institution to strengthen it and to bring unity back to the institution.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Ibadan Book Club mourns passing of Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin - ITREALMS
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The Ibadan Book Club has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, reports ITREALMS.
The Ibadan Book Club has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, reports ITREALMS.
In a heartfelt statement, available to ITREALMS, the literary community in Ibadan paid tribute to the late monarch, hailing him as a royal father who cherished tradition, wisdom, and intellectual growth.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Ibadan book club unveils 'Oyo Reads,' targets mini libraries - ITREALMS
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In a determined effort to foster a robust reading culture within Oyo State and its surrounding communities, the Ibadan Book Club, a distinguished affiliate of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has unveiled its groundbreaking reading initiative, "Oyo Reads." This innovative project is designed to invigorate and amplify the literary landscape of Oyo State by establishing mini community libraries across various corners of the state.
Founder of the Ibadan Book Club, Wole Adedoyin, emphasized the club's commitment to promoting literacy and education within the region. "Oyo Reads is not just a project; it is a movement to ignite a passion for reading among the residents of Oyo State. We believe that fostering a culture of reading is pivotal for individual growth, community development, and societal progress," stated Adedoyin in a press statement.
In a determined effort to foster a robust reading culture within Oyo State and its surrounding communities, the Ibadan Book Club, a distinguished affiliate of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has unveiled its groundbreaking reading initiative, "Oyo Reads." This innovative project is designed to invigorate and amplify the literary landscape of Oyo State by establishing mini community libraries across various corners of the state.
Founder of the Ibadan Book Club, Wole Adedoyin, emphasized the club's commitment to promoting literacy and education within the region. "Oyo Reads is not just a project; it is a movement to ignite a passion for reading among the residents of Oyo State. We believe that fostering a culture of reading is pivotal for individual growth, community development, and societal progress," stated Adedoyin in a press statement.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Why South-West govs mee in Ibadan, visited Akeredolu - ITREALMS
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Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, explained why he received three of his colleagues from the South-West Governors’ Forum, namely Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, and Mr. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, in his office, in Ibadan.The governors, he said, met behind closed doors.
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, explained why he received three of his colleagues from the South-West Governors’ Forum, namely Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, and Mr. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, in his office, in Ibadan.The governors, he said, met behind closed doors.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Peak milk excites consumers in Ibadan - ITREALMS
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Leading dairy brand and flagship product of FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Peak Milk has taken its latest campaign promoting healthy habits, quality dairy nutrition and reviving the declining breakfast culture among Nigerians, ‘Peak Breakfast Café’, to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Leading dairy brand and flagship product of FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Peak Milk has taken its latest campaign promoting healthy habits, quality dairy nutrition and reviving the declining breakfast culture among Nigerians, ‘Peak Breakfast Café’, to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Monday, August 08, 2022
Olubadan of Ibadan backs clamour for telecom infrastructure protection - ITREALMS
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The advocacy for telecom infrastructure protection across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has received royal blessings and support of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, who has urged every citizen in Nigerian to take responsibility for the protection of telecom facilities for mutual benefit of all.
The advocacy for telecom infrastructure protection across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has received royal blessings and support of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, who has urged every citizen in Nigerian to take responsibility for the protection of telecom facilities for mutual benefit of all.
The monarch, who spoke through the Ayingun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ademola Odunade, at the Village Square Dialogue (VSD) of NCC at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan recently, advised the Nigerian public “to support NCC to achieve its objectives of protecting telecoms consumer because this should be seen as a collective responsibility."
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Monday, April 11, 2022
Makinde: Our efforts to upgrade Ibadan Airport on course - ITREALMS
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Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that the efforts of his administration to upgrade the Ibadan Airport to international standard have remained on course.
Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that the efforts of his administration to upgrade the Ibadan Airport to international standard have remained on course.
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
NCS goes to Ibadan for 2018 national confab - ITREALMS Online
The premier professional association in Nigeria’s technology
sector, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), said all is set for its three-day 27th
National Conference slated for the International Conference Centre, University
of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, reports ITRealms.
NCS president, Prof Adesola Aderounmu, affirmed this to ITRealms in Lagos, noting that the
conference is the Nigeria’s largest event for the IT Industry and profession.
He also noted that NCS is the umbrella body of all IT
professionals and organizations in Nigeria, with over 20,000 members and some
eight major interest groups including the Institute of Software Practitioners
of Nigeria (ISPON), Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN),
Internet Service Providers Association of Nigeria (ISPAN), Nigerian Women in
Information Technology (NiWIIT) as well as over 100,000 National Association of
Computer Science Students (NACOSS), among others.
ITRealms reports that 2018
conference has the theme “Digital
Inclusion: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies” and has been planned to attract IT academia, industry and
thought leaders to address challenges and highlight opportunities related to
building a digital, prosperous and inclusive Nigeria that leverages on information
technology to achieve sustainable development.
The high profile dignitaries, ITRealms
reports, are expected to grace the event from government, private and
educational sectors, as well as from the international and global IT
environment, including President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor of Oyo State,
Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Communication Minister, Mr. Adebayo Shittu.
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Friday, March 02, 2018
ZTE: Airtel’s 4G lands in Ibadan to drive economic growth
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Global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company, ZTE Corporation, has partnered with leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, to roll-out 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) in Ibadan, Oyo State, reports ITRealms.
Global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company, ZTE Corporation, has partnered with leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, to roll-out 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) in Ibadan, Oyo State, reports ITRealms.
Speaking an event in Ibadan, recently, the Chief
Executive Officer of ZTE Nigeria Limited, Danny Zhang, said ZTE ensured a best
in class deployment of 4G in Ibadan in line with its global best practices and
assured that residents of Ibadan will enjoy a seamless and joyous mobile
Internet experience courtesy of Airtel and ZTE.
He further noted that Airtel’s 4G deployment
in Ibadan will help drive economic growth in the Pacesetter State.
Segun Ogunsanya, Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, commented: “Airtel 4G will help drive
growth, spread prosperity and empower the highly enterprising people of Ibadan
to fulfill their potentials and realize their dreams.
“Our commitment is to deliver 4G Service
that works to Nigerians as we will dramatically improve mobile Internet
experience for telecoms consumers across the country.”
The event, which held at the Ibadan Civic
Centre featured cultural performances, performance poetry sessions and
well-choreographed dance styles that highlighted thematic preoccupations
bordering on Technology, Culture and Economic Development.
The roll-out was attended by several
dignitaries and key opinion leaders including the Deputy Governor of Oyo State,
Chief Moses Adeyemo and Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission
(NCC), Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye.
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Sunday, January 28, 2018
God’s words are authority embedded
The word of God today revolves
around the prophet and the authority embedded in every authentic prophetic
word. When there is a coincidence between a messenger and his message, one
cannot but accept the credibility and the authority in his word and message. In
the case of Jesus, his name corresponds with his message. For the name
Jesus in Hebrew is Joshua which means “God saves”. Therefore,
imbedded in his name are his identity and mission. His words are power-packed
for his authority comes from above. He is the Prophet per excellence!
The first Reading from the
book of Deuteronomy (Deut. 18:15-20), talks about a prophet to be sent
after Moses. First of all, who is a prophet? (One who speaks on behalf of
the other, somebody’s spokesman) So, a prophet of God is one who speaks on
behalf of God or in the name of God. In doing this, he might refer to past or
future events. But he is not merely a futurologist (someone who merely predicts
the future). Furthermore, it is not enough to speak in the name of God, such an
individual must be called by God and backed by His authority too.
This brings
us to the theme of AUTHORITY. A prophet does not preach or speak out of
his own accord, rather he is under the coverage of God’s authority. In this
passage, Moses assured the people of God’s provision of a prophet like him who
will speak the word of which he would be given. He therefore instructed the
people to listen to him as the words he would be speaking belongs to God.
Besides, a prophet is expected to speak only in the name of God and not in his
or in the name of other gods.
We may well presume that the
prophet referred to in the First Reading is Joshua, since he took over from
Moses and God also assured him that as He was with Moses his servant, He shall
also be with him (Joshua 1:5). This may not be a very wrong guess even
though it may not be exact. We may deem it plausible to say that the
prophet referred to in the First reading goes beyond Joshua. In fact,
prefiguratively, it accurately points to our Lord Jesus Christ who came as the
greatest of all the prophets and spoke in the name of God with authority, as
revealed in the Gospel reading. And there we go!
The Gospel passage (Mark
1:21b-28) presents the episode of the authoritative teaching of Jesus.
Jesus as particular to Mark enters the synagogue to teach, and Mark underscores
the power of Jesus’ teaching “like someone with authority”. Just as each one of
us goes to church or a place of worship to pray and to have an encounter,
similarly, Jesus went to the Synagogue and there he taught them. He taught them
with authority, and with the same authority he commanded the evil spirit to be
mute. The authority manifested in his teaching gained him the admiration,
fame and the amazement of those around. Indeed, he did capture the attention of
his listeners.
This passage follows the gospel reading of last Sunday,
therein after the call of the first disciples, Mark narrates that Jesus
embarked on his public ministry in Galilee. In his narrative, the first episode
Mark presents is an exorcism (Mk. 1:23-26). Mark emphasized on Jesus
teaching, but without indicating the content of that teaching. He says that he
taught as one having authority. The Greek word for authority is ‘exousia’,
which also has the connotation of power, especially in the context of miracle.
Indeed, Mark didn’t deny that Jesus displayed both authority and power in his
miracles. The exorcism must have followed as a demonstration of the power
of Jesus’ teaching with authority. His Word is deed!
Another important point
we must acknowledge today is drawn from the healing of the man with unclean
spirit as we read from the Gospel passage. We are told that the unclean
spirits recognized our Lord Jesus Christ and not only called him Jesus of Nazareth
but also the Holy One of God. On our part, as those who hear the prophetic
utterances do we recognize the Lord in his word and messages? Jesus teaches and
preaches without fear of anything or anybody, not even of evil spirits who know
and recognize Him. The evil spirits are afraid of Him, little wonder, the man
with unclean spirit cried out: “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?
Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are- the Hole one of God!” And
immediately Jesus rebuked and commanded him, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The
amazing question of the man with unclean spirit: Have you come to destroy us?
Yes! Jesus has come to destroy all that tends to destroy man! We remember
the episode where the disciples were sailing in the stormy lake of Galilee,
Jesus gave the same command: “Be silent” and immediately the sea was
calm (cf. Mk. 4:35-41).
St. Mark communicates to us that
the God revealed by Jesus is a God who brings life, liberation and healing and
not death. The episode between Jesus and the man with unclean spirit expresses
this fact eloquently. It is interesting the reaction of the man with unclean
spirit towards Jesus: “I know who you are”. The crowd described him as one
teaching with authority, which is seen in his authority over evil. Yet, the
crowd was not able to identify the source of this authority, if not the
possessed man who shouted “I know who you are-the holy one of God”.
However, his listeners noticed that there was something different from the
way, the tone and the style of Jesus’ teaching, compared to that of the
Scribes. Jesus speaks and talks from the heart, and as such his words
reach the heart of his listeners. His is a heart-to-heart communication. For
this, his listeners were able to notice that there is something extraordinary
in his teaching.
In the Gospel of Mark there
are twofold questions that permeate the whole corpus and continue to
linger, and they are: “who is this man? (Mk. 4:41); what is this? (Mk.
1:27)”The first question arises because of his person and his deeds, while the
second as we saw in this Gospel passage is just about his deeds and prodigies.
However, these two amazing questions point to the Marcan Messianic secret.
These questions continue until the moment of his death, when the roman soldier
who witnessed the passion and saw how Jesus died declared: “truly this man was
a son of God”(Mk. 15:39). Likewise, we need to recognize who Jesus is. He is
not an ordinary person, but the Holy one of God, the Son of God.
In the gospel
of Mark we are told that “whenever unclean spirits saw him they would fall down
before him and shout, “You are the Son of God”” (Mk. 3:11). Funny
enough, the messianic secret of Mark was revealed on a number of times by the
evil spirits. Even the evil spirits know and recognize Jesus as the Son of God.
Then, what should be the difference between our knowledge of Him and that of
the evil spirits? In Greek there are two major words that indicate knowledge: ‘gnosis’ and‘epignosis’, while gnosis alludes to
ordinary, head and idealistic knowledge, epignosis has to do with
real, practical and existential knowledge.
Thus, unless our knowledge of
him is existential and transformational, we risk remaining at the same
knowledge level with the unclean spirits. Indeed, it is the real and
self-involved knowledge of Him that will gain us eternal life. For this St.
John evinces “And eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and
Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (Jn. 17:3). This knowledge has to
change our life, else we risk being like the unclean spirits that know Jesus by
words of mouth, and not by deeds.
In the second reading (1
Cor.7:32-35) when some of the Corinthians were worried and anxious about
life, St. Paul encouraged them saying: “We must be free from anxiety”. And it
is only when we are immersed in the God-experience that we can be relieved
from anxieties and worries, whether married or not. St. Paul exhorts us to be
conscious of the call from God, so that we can have undivided devotion for
the Lord. He praises purity for the sake of God’s kingdom. He emphasizes that
married people are taken up by their worries of this world. By that, Paul does
not intend to condemn marriage. However, he stresses that celibacy places
someone in a better position to serve God.
Above all else, however, the
fascinating and soul southing good news of this day, is that when the word of
God inhabits in our heart, when God takes the driver-seat in our life, we too
can teach and speak with authority, as an offshoot from an authentic experience
with and in Jesus Christ. Beloved there are some areas of our life that we
need to dispose for the Lord to destroy them, just as the man with unclean
spirit cried out “have you come to destroy us?” It is only when he destroys
those aspects of us inhibited by evil and vices that we can be free and saved.
We cannot but conclude with the words of the Psalmist thus: “O that today you
would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts” (Ps. 95:7-8).
*Contributed by Rev. Fr Simon Peter Dzungwe from Ibadan Archdiocese.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Akeem Oyetunji buries mother in Ibadan
Madam Sariyu Oyetunji, the mother of the Publisher of Prompt News Online newspaper, Mr Akeem Oyetunji, is dead, reports ITRealms.
A statement endorsed by her first son, Mr Akeem Oyetunji, said Madam Sariyu, 72, died at about 11.00 am Thursday morning, at her residence in Ologuneru, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Madam Oyetunji, a devout Muslim, he said died after a brief illness.
She was also buried at 4.00pm Thursday afternoon, according to Islamic rites.
Madam Oyetunji is survived by two sons, three daughters and grand children.
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Alahumo amin.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Ibadan hosts Etisalat U-15 School Cup playoffs
Just
as seven teams vie for Lagos tickets, including, host Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo,
Lagos, Ogun and Osun States. The eight team, Delta is yet to report to the
teams’ camp.
For Group A match which took
place at the Wesley College, Lagos beat Ogun 2-1, while host State, Oyo scaled
over Osun by a lone goal.
The Group B matches inside main
bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Edo was awarded maximum points
and goals after walking over the Delta team which was yet to report to camp.
In the second group B match, Ondo
was drubbed 5-2 by Ekiti in a match of unequal strength after the former was
allowed to field only seven players following the disqualification of nine members
of the 16-player team over breach of participation rules and regulations
governing the championship.
Twenty-Four
state school teams will be featuring in the other regional qualifying matches
to be hosted consecutively at the Ilorin Township Stadium, Ilorin, Kwara State,
Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu and Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna between October
18 and November 4, 2016.
It
would be recalled that the maiden edition of the competition was won by Keke
Senior High School, Ijaiye, Lagos while Government
Secondary School, Imo emerged winners of the second edition after dispatching
its counterpart, Government Model School, Bida 4-2 in the final played at the
Campos Square Mini-Stadium, Lagos.
According to the Nigeria School
Sports Federation (NSSF), the supervising body for school sports in the country
and Championship partner, eight top teams from the four centres are expected to
automatically earn qualifications to the quarter finals billed to hold in Lagos
in November.
The
national champion of the 2016 edition will receive the Champions Trophy and a
cash prize of N2 million educational award while its players will go home with
N50,000 each. The second-placed team will go home with N1 million with the
players pocketing extra N30,000 each while the third-place winner will have the
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
FRSC alerts motorists on Lagos, Ibadan Expressway jam
The Federal Road
Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command has alerted motorists who intend plying the
Lagos/Ibadan Expressway between Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July,
2016 to either move early or take alternative route, reports ITRealms.
FRSC Sector
Commander, Mr. Hyginus Omeje, gave this warning on Thursday, saying that it has
become imperative to avoid being trapped in traffic as a result of the various religious
activities that will take place along the corridor.
Omeje explained in
a press statement made available to ITRealms and signed by himself, that the Redeemed
Christian Church of God (Holy Ghost Service) and NASFAT Annual Ramadan Vigil would
hold simultaneously on Friday 1st July, 2016 while Mountain of Fire
Ministry would also hold its monthly power must change hands programme on
Saturday 2nd July, 2016.
These, he said,
coupled with the on-going rehabilitation work of the road makes it inevitable
that there will be heavy volume of traffic considering the number of
worshippers that will be participating in these programmes.
“The Corps therefore
advices motorists who do not wish to attend the programme to seek alternate
routes in and out of Lagos,” he said.
Omeje went on to
suggest some alternative routes to include Lekki – Epe – Ijebu Ode to link
Sagamu or Ibadan; Lagos – Abeokuta Expressway through Sango Otta – Owode – Sagamu Interchange; and Ikorodu – Odogunyan
– Sagamu – Ibadan.
He also cautioned
motorists corporate with FRSC officials as well as other traffic management
agencies that have been deployed to control traffic during the programmes.
He further
revealed that already the Corps has deployed 20 patrol vehicles, 5 Ambulances,
2 heavy duty tow truck and 200 officers and men to control traffic during the
three days programme.
“In the case of
any emergency, motorists are advised to call FRSC toll free line 122,” Omeje
said.
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Sunday, March 20, 2016
SPDC lifts University of Ibadan with subsurface studies
The
University of Ibadan now has an ultra-modern subsurface research centre that
The Shell
Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) operated joint venture, has lifted the
University of Ibadan (UI) with an ultra-modern subsurface research centre,
reports ITRealms.
The centre
which has 15 fully-networked workstations, a high-end server complete with
internet facilities and a standby 45-Kva generator among other facilities, ITRealms gathered would boost the development of top rate manpower for the
nation’s oil and gas industry.
Handing over
the centre, SPDC General Manager, External Relations, Igo Weli, said in Ibadan
that SPDC- JV’s intervention is to turn around the subsurface centre of the
university which was a careful choice to support the institution to deliver the
next generation of technologies and skills that will help Nigeria to unlock
more oil reserves.
“With all
the modern facilities and promise of uninterrupted power supply, the centre has
the capacity to showcase the potentials of oil and gas sector while attracting
bright minds, and our hope is that students will make the best use of it,” Weli
said.
Excited Vice
Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Olayinka appreciated the
contributions of the SPDC JV to education, especially to the geosciences and to
University of Ibadan, particularly.
“The
facility will help the efforts of the university to recreate itself as a entre
of excellence in geosciences training,” Prof. Olayinka said.
Further, ITRealms gathered that the subsurface centre is expected to usher in new levels
of learning at the University of Ibadan and other institutions in southwestern
Nigeria, as students and researchers could now access real-time information and
connect with other learning centres anywhere around the world.
Just as the
dearth of world class research institutions and limited access to technology is
a key challenge in enabling Nigerians and Nigerian companies to play a greater
role in the oil and gas value chain. SPDC JV therefore focuses on building
capacity in key technical skills, for example donating equipment to
universities to develop capability in the production of drilling mud.
In 2012, ITRealms
gathered that SPDC established a Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and
Petroleum Engineering at the University of Benin, and is completing work on
another centre on Marine Hydrodynamic at the Rivers State University of Science
and Technology, Nkpolu – Port Harcourt preparatory for commissioning later this
year.
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Pix: L-R: Exploration Geoscientist, The Shell Petroleum Development Company, Dr. Adelola Adesida; Deputy Registrar, University of Ibadan, Mr Victor Adegoroye; Vice Chancellor, Professor Abel Olayinka; SPDC’s General Manager, External Relations, Mr. Igo Weli; Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ambrose Aiyelari; and the Dean, Faculty of Science, Prof. Anthony Onilude, at the inauguration of the university’s SPDC JV Subsurface Centre in Ibadan, recently.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
ISON to set up ultramodern facilities in four cities
The Global Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), ISON, a business
process outsourcing, Pravin Kumar, has said the company plans to establish four
state-of the-art facilities in Ibadan, Abeokuta, Ilorin, and Kano, reports ITRealms.
ISON BPO, he said, has excellent Call Centre
facilities around the globe including the one in Ibadan and plans to replicate
same standards all over Nigeria with plans to deploy an additional $20 million
about N3.97billion investment with about 4,000 workers to be engaged in Nigeria
before end of this year.
The CEO while speaking Tuesday in Lagos at ProTea
Hotel during a press conference said ISON, which has about 7,000 employees
across 12 countries, in which 4,500 are in 10 countries in the Sub-Saharan
Africa, noted that in Nigeria,they have about 1,300 workers since it commenced
operation in Nigeria in 2011 of which 99 per cent of the workers are Nigerians,
adding that Airtel and AIICO are the company’s key clients in the country.
He also stated that the company targets to employ
about 25,000 workers in Nigeria in the next four years, ITRealms reports.
Mr. Kumar also said the company’s business expansion
activities in Nigeria, is focusing in the call centre segment of the telecommunication
sector.
He itemized infrastructure like power, good roads,
location, language and security among others as ISON’s primary considerations
in the establishment of offices in the cities, adding that ISON BPO has
presence in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda with plans to add nine more
centres with additional 5000 employees in the region.
ITRealms gathered that
Mr. Kumar,an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience is credited with
the creation of three large business empires in the BPO, is regarded as a pioneer
in call center services.
Cyriacus Nnaji/GEE
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