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BUI's new V.C.

The Senate of the Bowen University, Iwo, has approved the appointment of Professor Matthew Akintunde Ojo as the new  Vice Chancellor of the institution. 

Ojo  started his academic journey in the University of Ife, Ile Ife Osun State, where he bagged both his first and second degrees -B.A. Hon. English and religious studies and M.A. in religious studies respectively.

In his quest for knowledge , Prof.  Ojo proceeded to the University of London, United Kingdom where he was awarded a Ph. D Theology in 1987. He later added M.Sc. (Public Administration), 2001 and PGD Diploma in Management Studies, 1994 to his degrees.

A thoroughbred professional, Ojo  started his teaching career at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State as a lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies, the same department where he passed through both as an undergraduate and post graduate student.

He rose through the ranks and later became the head of department of the same course and institution. Professor Ojo has headed and chaired many associations as well as served in several others in administrative and managerial capacities.
He was the Vice Dean, Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife October 2000 to January 2002; Head of Department, Religious Studies from 2003 to 2007 and August 2010, a position which he held until his new appointment.
In addition, he was a member, Senate, Obafemi Awolowo University from May 1990 to January 1997 &1998 to date; Co-ordinator, Department of Christian and Religious Studies, Oyo State College of Education, Oyo Campus November 1981 to September 1982.

The   don has also had a career in universities across borders and beyond. He  was a Visiting Professor, Harvard Divinity school, Harvard University, Cambridge USA in July 2002; Head, Divinity Department, Rogent University College of Science and Technology, Accra Ghana,2007-2008 and April 2009;Zora Neale Hurston Fellow, Institute for Advanced Study & Research in the African Humanities Programme of African Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois UAS November to December 1994/1995 and Cadbury Visiting Fellow,Centre of African Studies, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK, September to December 2006 among others.

Ojo holds a membership of different academic and professional bodies such as; Member, Nigerian Association for the Study of Religion; Member, African Association for the Study of Religion; Member, African Theological Fellowship; Member American Association of Religion (USA); Member, African Studies Association (USA) among others.

He has demonstrated his academic prowess both as a teacher and researcher. He authored and co- authored different scholarly and well referenced books and monographs. One of such is The End-Time Army: Charismatic Movement in Modern Nigeria. He has also written many published articles in both local and international journals.

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A must read for Bowenites.



In the Christian’s holy book, Apostle Paul, says in one of his epistles “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have kept the faith.
Last Wednesday, Professor Timothy Olagbemiro, the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo, had a similar experience, though in another dimension, as the university community celebrated him with an appreciation service in recognition of   his 10 years of indelible stewardship to the ivory tower.
From all indications, Professor Olagbemiro had indeed, fought the good fight of academic and infrastructural development for Bowen University, finished the race of accrediting  all the academic  programmes in the university, as well as developing  new  programmes, just as he kept the vision and  mission  of the university.
Obviously, the exit of Professor Olagbemiro from the university as Vice Chancellor was a glorious one, as many people, including the staff of the university, eulogised him on the account of his outstanding performance and achievements at the university during his tenure
The Pro-chancellor and chairman, Governing Council of the university, Dr Gamaliel   Onosode,  described  Professor  Olagbemiro  as a God-sent man  to set the pace for others who would succeed him. According to Onosode, “the  council is trusting that  the likes of Professor Olagbemiro’s  character will join the university.”
“Indeed, Professor Olagbemiro is a leader with administrative acumen of high repute,’’ Dr Onosode also said.
The President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend Supo Ayokunle, in his comment, asserted that Professor Olagbemiro was a builder, as the university witnessed tremendous development during his tenure. Similarly, the Provost, health sciences of the university, Professor Taiwo Ajewole, said that the outgoing Vice Chancellor was a gift to the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
According to him, Olagbemiro was a committed, God fearing and sound university administrator whose foot steps are recommendable for emulation.
Also, comments from the staff about   Professor Timothy Olagbemiro were very encouraging. According to Dr Olabisi Alaba Fawehinmi, a lecturer, Professor Olagbemiro is a visionary leader.
“His administration was marked with peace, progress, development and academic excellence. His administration ensured that the capacity of the members of staff was developed by sponsoring the participation of staff members in conferences both within and outside country and through the university linkage exchange programme. He supported staff members that won various research grants and this quality enabled the institution to secure full accreditation for all her programmes. His regime also got the approval for the establishment of the Post Graduate School of the institution which has awarded M.A, M.Sc and PhD degrees to her graduates. He never believed in gainsaying.”
Dr O.E. Atobatele from the Department of Biological Sciences described him with a few words. “ Oga”,  as we fondly call him, is a mentor and motivator par excellence, inspirer, disciplinarian, an achiever and a man who values, appreciates and celebrate success. I have known him as a man who celebrates milestones and makes you to realise and appreciate that you have just achieved a “feat.” Many leaders are “vision killers”, Olagbemiro is an astute manager of resources, a man of vision and mission, a disciplinarian to the core, he is very blunt; and speaks the truth no matter whose ox is gored”.
 According to Oroniran Oluyinka, National Vice President, Bowen University Alumni Association, Professor Olagbemiro has been of great support to the alumni body of the great institution. “He has employed about 25 to 30 Bowen Alumni members into various departments and units of Bowen University of which I am a beneficiary. He encourages us to work hard so we can add value to our alma mata and make it a better place,” he said.
 Mr Samuel Omotoso, Principal Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs, described Professor Olagbemiro as a  man that “understands the limitation of logic, reasoning and argument that characterise the traditional system, as he  employs different techniques to focus his thinking, towards  building an enduring infrastructure and superstructure, a promising faith-based tertiary institution for this country.”
Also speaking in the same vein , Dr (Mrs.) T.E Sangoyomi, a lecturer  in the institution said  that  Professor Olagbemiro is known as a hardworking and untiring man.
Professor Timothy Olugbemiro, in his response, thanked the Nigerian Baptist Convention for the opportunity given to him to serve the university as Vice Chancellor. He attributed his success to God’s grace, support from the staff and the entire management of the university.
He also added that he would continue to support the progress of the institution. According to him, Bowen University has a conducive working environment for staff to display their God- given administrative skills.
Professor Olagbemiro was born in 1948. He attended Baptist Day school and Baptist Secondary school, Jos. He proceeded to Stetson University, Florida, to study Chemistry, got his first degree in 1971.
He got his PhD at Howard University in 1976. He came back to Nigeria in 1978 to join Bayero University, Kano, as a lecturer. He was appointed Professor of Chemistry in 1984 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. He joined Bowen University in 2003.  The appreciation service drew dignitaries from education, business and government circles to grace the occasion

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Wikipedia's view about BUI, a must read.

Bowen University

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Bowen University is a private Nigerian university owned and operated by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Bowen University is located at Iwo in Osun State and is housed in the old 1,300-acre (6 km²) campus of the Baptist College, a teacher-training institution on a beautiful hill just outside the city.
Bowen University opened on November 4, 2002 as a residential institution with fewer than 500 students. It has a current enrollment of about 5,000 students and a target capacity of at least 20,500 students. The idea of a Nigerian Baptist university was conceived in 1938 and endorsed in 1957 by the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
The university is named in honor of Rev. Thomas Jefferson Bowen, the first American Baptist missionary from the Southern Baptist Convention who arrived in Nigeria in 1850 and started work in the southwestern city of Abeokuta.
Bowen University is "conceived as a centre of learning and research of distinction, combining academic excellence with love of humanity, borne out of a God-fearing attitude, in accordance with the Baptist tradition of ethical behavior, social responsibility and democratic ethos".
Philosophy:
The University is conceived as a centre of learning and research of distinction; combining academic excellence with love of humanity, borne out of a God-fearing attitude, in accordance with the Baptist tradition of ethical behaviour, social responsibility and democratic ethos. The guiding philosophy of the University is Excellence and Godliness.
The Motto:
The motto of the University is “Excellence and Godliness”. This emphasizes the importance the University attaches to the attainment of excellence imbued with Godliness in all its programmes and training. This motto is the principle underpinning all academic pursuits in the University.

Academics

It is already reputed amongst the universities in Nigeria as one of very high moral and academic standards.
The University has six faculties. College of Health Sciences Faculty of Agriculture and Extension Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Law Faculty of Science and Science Education Faculty of Social and Management Science Courses include

• Industrial Chemistry, Plant Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Information Technology, Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science and Science Education;

Crop production, Environmental technology, Agricultural economics,

Animal Science, Agricultural Extension in the Faculty of Agriculture; and 

• the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, the university's largest, includes Human Communications, Banking and Finance, and Economics.

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Bowen University is a private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and named after Reverend Thomas Jefferson Bowen who pioneered Baptist work in Nigeria in 1850. The University obtained a final Government approval in 2001 but commenced academic activities on the 4th of November 2002 through its first student intake of about 500. The University emphasises on the the importance the University attaches to the attainment of excellence imbued with Godliness in all its programmes and training. This motto is the principle underpinning all academic pursuits in the University.
Internal and External Advertisement for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following Academic and Non-Academic positions in the under listed Faculties and Department in Bowen University, Iwo.



Academic Positions


1. Faculty of Humanities
Department of Communication & Performing Arts: Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I
Department of English: Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I
Department of History & International Studies: Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies: Professor, Senior Lecturers. Lecturers I

2. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Department of Accounting: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer II
Department of Business Administration:
Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturers
Department of Economics: Professor, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer I
Department of Mass Communication: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer I, Lecturer II

3. Faculty of Science and Science Education
Department of Biological Sciences (Zoology & Plant Biology): Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Department of Mathematics and Statistics: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturers
Department of Physics and Solar Energy: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer II
Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry: Senior Lecturer, Lecturers I

4. Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Animal Sci. & Fisheries Management: Senior Lecturers, Assistant Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension: Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II
Department of Food Science and Technology: Professor/Reader, Senior Lecturer; Assistant Lecturer

5. College of Health Sciences
Department of Anatomy: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Department of Physiology: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer 1, Lecturers II, Assistant Lecturers
Department of Medicine: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Community Medicine: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Paediatrics: Professor, Senior Lecturer; Lecturer I
Department of Surgery: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Family Medicine: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Radiology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Anesthesiology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Ophthalmology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I

6. Faculty of Law
Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers

Qualifications and Experience
1. Professor (BUSS 15)
Applicants should posses a Ph.D Degree from a recognized University, extensive and outstanding university teaching and administrative experience of at least ten years, evidence of leadership in research and successful supervision of post graduate students. In addition, applicants must have outstanding research and scholarly publications in recognized, acceptable and reputable national and international journals.

2. Reader (BUSSI 4)
As for Professor but, with at least eight years experience.

3. Senior Lecturer (BUSS 13)
As for Reader, but at least five years experience

4. Lecturer I (BUSS 11)
Applicants should possess a Ph.D degree from a recognized University or an acceptable relevant professional qualification; have evidence of substantial teaching and research experience and evidence of scholarly publications in recognized and reputable journals.

5. Lecturer II (BUSS 09)
Applicants should possess a Ph.D degree from a recognized university or an acceptable relevant professional qualifications.
6. Assistant Lecturer (BUSS 08)
Applicants should possess either M.Phil or Master’s degree by research from a recognized university.

Method of Application

Remuneration
Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions

E.) Application Closing Date
17th July, 2013

F.) Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit twenty type-written copies of their applications and curriculum vitae, giving information in the following formats:

Full names with surname in capitals
Post desired and departments
Date of birth, town and state of origin
Nationality
Religion and denomination
Current postal address including G S M telephone numbers and e-mail address
Permanent home town address
Marital status
Names and ages of children
Institutions attended with dates
Academic qualifications
List of publications in details
Working experience
Present employment, status, salary and employer
Extra curricular activities
Names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be authorities in candidate’s field of study) who should forward reports directly to Registrar, Bowen University.

The envelope containing the application should indicate at the top right corner the positions and departments applied to. e.g Professor (Accounting)
Applications are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P. M. B. 284,
Iwo, Osun State.

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Early resumption matters, if you resume on time it helps you complete your registration on time. If you resume on time you would have the whole chance to do your registration before classes start properly. The advantage of early resumption is early registration,you would have the chance to rectify mistakes and make amends. Early resumption also helps you get settled before lectures begin,you would have completed everything you need to do and you would have heard time to get to know things better. Please tell other Bowenites who are yet to resume that they should please do.