Okonjo-Iweala highlights six economic opportunities for Nigeria, Africa at the 15th Convocation Ceremony of Bowen Univeristy

Kayode Oyero
Former Nigerian Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Saturday, highlighted six economic opportunities for Nigeria and other African countries as they strive to recover from the negative shocks of the pandemic.
She made this known today at the 15th Convocation of Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State.
Okonjo-Iweala, who is the leading candidate for the job of director-general of the World Trade Organisation, spoke on ‘Revisiting Africa’s Economy Post-COVID-19’.
The convocation lecturer said the impact of the pandemic on Africa’s economy has been devastating, urging African leaders to look inwards and grow capacities for their respective economies.
The former World Bank director said, “As Africa recovers from the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, it must learn from the pandemic.
“COVID-19 has highlighted the existing structural and institutional weaknesses of Africa’s economy but it has also cast a light on existing opportunities and opened up new ones. Africa must seize all these factors to re-fashion its economy and build it with more resilience.
“Let me highlight six opportunities and approaches for re-fashioning a post-COVID-19 African economy.”
According to her, increasing the industrialisation on the continent will provide more jobs for Africa’s youthful population.
“COVID-19 brought into relief Africa’s undiversified commodity-dependent economy. The lack of diversification relates to both products and sources of revenue.
“Africa must manufacture more through value-addition to the raw materials it exports. The transformation of cocoa into delicious Ivorian chocolate provides a good example.
“There is no doubt that African countries need to make the requisite investment in infrastructure, skills, and a conducive business environment,” she said.
The former Economy Minister also harped on more digitisation of economic, health, and educational activities in Africa going forward.
One of the opportunities highlighted by the pandemic is the potential of the digital economy including e-commerce, e-learning, e-health, she said.
She noted that African governments must grow the continent’s about 90 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through free registration, access to grants, soft loans, amongst others to ensure business owners grow and create jobs.
A post-COVID-19 African economy cannot grow unless there is continuous investment in Africa’s infrastructure, she stated, adding that investment in human development especially education and health is also key to Africa’s emergence post-pandemic.
Okonjo-Iweala added that African governments must improve governance, transparency and accountability.
“A post-COVID-19 modern African economy must be anchored on these values of open, transparent and accountable governance; governance that gives youths, women and other marginalized people increased voice,” she stated.
Oyo Charges Bowen Varsity Graduands On Hard work, Integrity, Godliness
Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye on Saturday charged graduating students of Bowen University Iwo, Osun State to embrace hard work, integrity and Godliness to succeed in life.
Olaleye ,who spoke on behalf of the Oyo State Government at the 15th convocation ceremony of the university, stressed that hard work is key as they are going into larger society.
The commissioner however urged them not to compromise their integrity and to recognize the prime role of God in their future undertakings.

The commissioner said:”To the graduands, you just start the journey of life. Hard work, integrity and God in the affairs of man are key in life. Integrity is important. But God in the affairs of men is very important”.
While lauding the management of the university for various strides especially during the COVID-19 pandemic , Olaleye said:”Bowen University has become a model to other universities in Nigeria. I have a special affection for this university because my daughter graduated here last year”.
2020/2021 Resumption for the First Semester
This is to notify staff and students that the resumption for the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic session has been scheduled as follows:
- Fresh students are requested to resume tentatively on Monday, 30th November, 2020. They are expected to be on campus to receive lectures physically throughout the period of the semester. In other words, they would be on campus before and after the Christmas/New Year break till the end of the semester.
- All Electrical/Electronic and Mechatronics Engineering students are expected to resume and receive their lectures on campus for the whole semester. In other words, they would be on campus before and after the Christmas/New Year break.
- All final year students are expected to resume on campus physically for their course registration, lectures and practicals by Monday, 9th November, 2020. During this period, they would also be expected to write their practical examinations (Part A) before proceeding on the Christmas/New Year break.
- Consequently, after the Christmas/ New Year break, final year students would be expected to stay at home for virtual lectures and Part B of their examinations.
- 400 level students in Agriculture are expected to commence their one year practical on 9th November, 2020. They are all expected to report for further briefing in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science on Monday 9th November, 2020.
- Medical students are to follow the date as announced by the College of Health Sciences.
- On Monday, 9th November, 2020; 200, 300 level students and 400 level Law students would be expected to stay at their respective homes for their course registration and virtual learning till after Christmas/New Year break. Similarly, they would be expected to resume on campus immediately after the Christmas/New Year break for further lectures and examinations physically.
Thank you.
Signed
S. A. Ilupeju
Ag. Registrar
Notice of Resumption for Basic Clinical & Basic Medical Health Sciences
The Directorate of Students’ Support Services is pleased to communicate the approval of Management for the under-listed levels to resume as stipulated in the table below:
S/N | PROGRAMMES | APPROVED DATES OF RESUMPTION |
CLINICAL | ||
1. | MB;BS 2019 Clinical Set (400 A) | 1st November, 2020 |
2. | MB;BS 2020 Clinical Set (400 B) | 1st November, 2020 |
PRE-CLINICAL | ||
3. | MB;BS (Pre-Clinical) Level 200 | 9th November, 2020 |
4. | B. Nursing Science (Pre-Clinical) Level 200 | 9th November, 2020 |
5. | B. Physiotherapy (Pre-Clinical) Level 200 | 9th November, 2020 |
Students are to send an official email to student.support@bowen.edu.ng confirming their intention to resume. The subject of the email should read MATRIC NO – LEVEL – PROGRAMME (e.g. CHS/018/1234-400A-MB;BS). Students are encouraged to send the email 24 hours before traveling to school.
All students cleared for resumption are to, in light of the strict COVID-19 safety guidelines, resume with the following, failure of which may lead to denial of entry into the University.
At least, two (02) face shields
At least, five (05) cream or white colour nose masks
At least, three (03) Portable hand sanitizers.
In addition, students are expected to strictly observe physical and social distancing throughout the period of their stay on campus. A COVID-19 Compliance Team is in place to monitor general compliance.
The Directorate wishes all concerned students safe trip to campus.
Signed.
Dr. A.A. Aderibigbe
Director,
Directorate of Students’ Support Services
student.support@bowen.edu.ng
Information to Graduating Students
SUBJECT: INVITATION CARDS FOR PARENTS OR GUARDIAN OF GRADUATING STUDENTS
The Directorate of Students’ Support Services wishes to inform the graduating students that two invitation cards have been approved for each graduating student. This will therefore grant parents or guardian access into the convocation venue on Saturday 7th November, 2020. The invitation is valid for use on the convocation date only.
Regards!
Signed.
Dr. A.A. Aderibigbe
Director,
Directorate of Students’ Support Services
student.support@bowen.edu.ng
2019/2020 Second Semester Second Make-Up Examination Time Table
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
DAY/DATE | 8.30 – 10.30 NOON | 11.00-1.00PM | 1.30 – 3.30 PM | 4.00-600PM | |
THURSDAY
16TH OCTOBER, 2020 |
LAS | GST 204
GEL 401 CHM 104 BCH 420 MCB 303 |
GEL 202
GEL 102 BCH 316 BCH 202 MCB 405 |
GST 304
MAT 104 STA 104 BLY 102 MCB 309 |
GST 102
GEL 302 CHM 224 MCB 408 |
NLT | ICH 110
CHM 320 PHY 352 |
CHM 314
PHY 391/393 |
ICH 202
PHY 341 FST 324 |
CHM 212
MAT 204 FST 526 FST 330 |
|
FRIDAY
17TH OCTOBER, 2020 |
LAS | CSA 201
MCT 102 CHM 204 CHM 337 MCB 307 |
GST 228
MAT 102 BLY 104 MCB 410 |
PHY 104
CHM 320 BLY 202 PAB 306 |
GST 224
GST 229 GST 230 GST 231 MCB 310 CHM 311 |
NLT | CHM 326
ICH 304 MAT 228 FST 332 FST 202 |
CHM 349
PHY 331 |
CHM 417
CHM 423 FST 322 |
CHM 425
PHY 332 PHY 361 FST 222 |
|
SATURDAY
18TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 |
LAS | EES 310
EES 320 EES 330 EES 340 EES 350 EES 360 EES 490 PHY 102 |
CHM 102
STA 112 |
||
NLT | PHY 354
STA 232 |
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DAY/DATE | VENUE | 8.30 –10.30AM | 11.00 -1.00PM | 1.30 – 3.30 PM | 4.00 – 6.00PM |
DAY 1
Thursday 15 October 2020 |
LAS |
GST 204
GEL 401 |
GEL 102
GEL 202 ACC 320 ECN 321 BUS 320 |
GST 304
ACC 202 SOC 320 BUS 202 |
GST 102
GEL 302 ACC 322 ECN 102 ECN 322 |
NLT
(For HWE)
|
BUS 102
ECN 420 IRD 102 PDS 302 |
SOC 223
IRD 202 PDS404 |
ECN 421
PDS 102 PDS 204 |
||
DAY 2
Friday
16 October 2020 |
LAS |
CSA 201
ACC 325 SOC 420 ACC 114 BUS 423 ECN 422 |
GST 228
BUS 423 ECN 202 BUS 321 ECN 427 ECN 323 |
ECN 441
ACC 326 SOC 108 ECN 424 |
GST 224
GST 229 GST 230 GST 231 ACC 204 SOC 321 ECN 204 ECN 442 |
NLT
(For HWE)
|
SOC 104
ECN 206 PDS 202 IRD 302 PDS 408 |
SOC 329
ECN 441 PDS 310 |
BUS 106
ECN 423 ECN 324 ECN 104 IRD 106 IRD 206 |
PDS 206
PDS 406 PDS 308 |
|
DAY 3
Saturday
17 October 2020 |
LAS |
EES 310
EES 320 EES 330 EES 340 EES 350 EES 360 EES 490 SOC 122 IRD 108 |
BFN 106
SOC 326 ECN 425 ECN 106 ECN 426 ACC 327 |
||
NLT
(For HWE)
|
PDS 208 | PDS 410 | IRD 208
PDS 304 |
COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
DAY/DATE | VENUE | 8.30 – 10.30 NOON | 11.00-1.00PM | 1.30 – 3.30 PM | 4.00-600PM |
THURSDAY
16TH OCTOBER, 2020 |
LAS | GST 204
GEL 401 CIT 324 CIT 102 CMA 120 MAS 108 MAS 331
|
GEL 202
GEL 102 CIT 324 CIT 325 CMA 322 CMA 423 MAS 450 MAS 322 |
GST 304
CIT 208 CIT 423 CMA 211 CMA 114 MAS 208 CMA 421 |
GST 102
GEL 302 CIT 210 CMA 424 MAS 206 MAS 424 CMA 312 CMA 238 |
NLT | CIT 422 | CIT 425 | |||
FRIDAY
17TH OCTOBER, 2020 |
CSA 201
CIT 326 MAS 303 CMA 122 CMA 232 CMA 302 |
GST 228
CMA 406 CMA 304 MAS 327 CMA 315 |
CIT 327
CIT 202 CMA 218 MAS 214 MAS 328 CMA 313 |
GST 224
GST 229 GST 230 GST 231 MAS 361 CIT 424 CMA 136 |
|
NLT | CIT 426
|
CIT 428
|
|||
SATURDAY
18TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 |
EES 310
EES 320 EES 330 EES 340 EES 350 EES 360 EES 490 CMA 210 CIT 206
|
|
|||
NLT |
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DAY/DATE | 8.30 – 10.30 NOON | 11.00-1.00PM | 1.30 – 3.30 PM | 4.00-600PM | |
THURSDAY
16TH OCTOBER, 2020 |
LAS | GST 204
GEL 401
|
GEL 202
GEL 102
|
GST 304
PHS 411 ANA 202 |
GST 102
GEL 302 PHS 327
|
FRIDAY
17TH OCTOBER, 2020 |
LAS | CSA 201
NSC 521 PHS 410 PHS 327 NTD 212 NTD 324 ANA 302
|
GST 228
NSC 501 NSC 312 PHY 278 ANA 304 PST 202 ANA 406 ANA 204 (MCQ&HWE)
|
NSC 532
NSC 331 NSC 322 NSC 206 ANA 402 ANA 202 PHS 326
|
GST 224
GST 229 GST 230 GST 231 ANA 404(HWE) NTD 302 ANA 306 |
SATURDAY
18TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 |
LAS | EES 310
EES 320 EES 330 EES 340 EES 350 EES 360 EES 490 PHS 212 ANA 206
|
PHS 423
ANA 208 ANA 412
|
||
NLT | HAND WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS |
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL STUDIES
DAY/DATE | 8.30 – 10.30 NOON | 11.00-1.00PM | 1.30 – 3.30 PM | 4.00-600PM | |
THURSDAY
16TH OCTOBER, 2020
|
LAS | GST 204
GEL 401 REL 310 THA 112 HIS 104 HIS 226 HIS 308 ENG 408 |
GEL 202
GEL 102 THA 210 THA 340 HIS 427 HIS 206 ENG 304 ENG 202 |
GST 304
REL 404 THA 310 THA 220 HIS 310 ENG 106 |
GST 102, GEL 302
PHL 203, THA 432 HIS 108, HIS 215 HIS 309, HIS 438 HIS 424, ENG 330 |
NLT | MUS 104 | HIS 426
|
HST 438
|
||
FRIDAY
17TH OCTOBER, 2020
|
CSA 201
REL 102 REL 204 THA 114 THA 356 HIS 212 HST 321 ENG 112 ENG 218 |
GST 228
HIS 210 HIS 322 HIS 312 ENG 222 |
ENG 234
ENG330 ENG 118 CMA 120 |
GST 224, GST 229
GST 230 , GST 231 HIS 202, THA 226 ENG 214 ENG 220 |
|
NLT | HST 427 | HIS 424 | |||
SATURDAY
18TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 |
LAS | EES 310
EES 320 EES 330 EES 340 EES 350 EES 360 EES 490 |
Resumption of Levels 300 & 400 Physiotherapy Students
This is to inform levels 300 and 400 Physiotherapy Students, that resumption to Bowen University Teaching Hospital (BUTH) has been approved for Thursday 15th October, 2020. Students are to send an official email to student.support@bowen.edu.ng confirming their intention to resume. The subject of the email should read MATRIC NO-LEVEL-PROGRAMME (for e.g. CHS/018/1234-400-PHYSIOTHERAPY). Students are encouraged to send the email 24 hours before travelling to school.
All students cleared for resumption are to, in light of the strict COVID-19 safety guidelines, resume with the following, failure of which may lead to denial of entry into the University.
a. At least, three (3) face shields
b. At least, three (3) cream colour or white nose masks
c. At least, three (3) Portable Hand sanitizers.
In addition, Students are expected to strictly observe physical and social distancing throughout the period of their stay on campus. A COVID-19 Compliance Team is in place to monitor general compliance.
Signed.
Dr. A.A. Aderibigbe
Director,
Directorate of Students’ Support Services
Additional Information on Make-Up Examination
Students are informed that the makeup examination billed to be held from Thursday 15th October to Saturday, 17th October 2020 for students with inconclusive examination will still hold as planned, on campus. It is imperative to affirm that the examination is necessary for ALL affected final year students and they are required to be physically present on campus to take the examination.
Students in other levels who are already on campus following previous information sent to students are encouraged to take advantage of the makeup examination. However, students in other levels who are unable to travel to the University due to one reason or the other (especially due to distance) will be obliged an opportunity to take the examination at another time.
Bowen University prioritises the safety of the life of its cherished students. Students are therefore encouraged to stay safe, please.
Signed.
Dr. A.A. Aderibigbe
Director,
Directorate of Students’ Support Services
student.support@bowen.edu.ng
Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3.
INFORMATION TO BOWENITES SUBJECT: Release of Gee-Clothing, Tobi & King Tesh
This is to officially notify Students, that following the compassionate request for the intervention of the University on the arrest of the above named students during the nationwide ENDSARS agitation, Management of the University responded by sending a delegate to Abeokuta, Ogun State. The delegate comprised of Lawyers and key stakeholders.
The delegate received the information of their release following the intervention of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The delegate then proceeded to the NYSC office in Ogun State and Lagos to confirm the authenticity of the claim. Truly, GEE-Clothing, Tobi and King Tesh (popularly so known) have regained their freedom and are recuperating in their respective homes.
The University has also received news of the arrest of Miss Treasure Nduka, who is currently enrolled in the Nigeria Law School. Another delegate has been raised to action her release, following information from students.
While Management of the University is committed to the wellbeing of Bowenites, who are key stakeholders, Bowenites are advised to kindly eschew situations that expose them to arrests, violence, attack or fatality.
Signed.
Dr. A.A. Aderibigbe
Director,
Directorate of Students’ Support Services student.support@bowen.edu.ng
So now, I will break his yoke bar from upon you. And I will tear off your shackles. Nahum 1:13.