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“The future
belongs to
those who
believe in the
beauty of their
dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
AUL Business Venture Gearing to Take-Off
T he information com-
ing from the Anchor
University’s Management
implies that there are great
days ahead of the Univer-
sity.
The University Manage-
ment is working assidu-
ously to establish an arm of
the University to manage
and oversee its Enterprise.
Proposed as Anchor Uni-
versity Business Venture,
ABUV, the project is ex-
pected to drive enterprises
and businesses within and
around the University com-
munity thereby generating
extra revenue for the
school and improving the
living standard of the peo-
ple within the University.
In the proposed plan enun-
ciated by the Vice Chancel-
lor, Professor Joseph O.
Afolayan, at the University
first management meeting,
AUBV will comprise the fol-
lowing ventures: Cafeteria,
Bookshop, Shopping Mall,
Guest House, Business
Centre, Students’ Butteries,
Bakery, and Sachet Water
Depot
The venture, when it be-
comes operational, will be
headed by a manager and
different units heads.
During the meeting, the VC
harped on the resolves of
the University’s proprietor
and the management to
ensure there is a huge pri-
ority placed on the welfare
of the staff and students of
the University.
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ANCHOR WEEKLY
MISSION
To impart the
necessary
knowledge, attitude
and skills that would
enable the graduate
become self-reliant
practitioners, lead-
ers with godly integ-
rity and researchers
with global rele-
vance.
VISION
To be a citadel of
learning for holistic
human
transformations and
development
A PUBLICATION OF ANCHOR UNIVERSITY
Anchor University: The Future is Now.
T he pioneer Vice Chan-
cellor of Anchor Univer-
sity, Professor Joseph
Olaseinde Afolayan is a repu-
table scholar and an interna-
tionally respected researcher.
He is a leading figure in rede-
fining the field of Civil Engi-
neering.
Professor Joseph O. Afolayan
has been involved in a count-
less number of high-powered
academic, national and inter-
national assignments that
have positively affected and
improved the practice of En-
gineering and education glob-
ally. In recognition of his myr-
iad of contributions to aca-
demics, he has received sev-
eral national and international
awards.
The highly respected scholar
of Civil Engineering, started
his hugely successful career
at the Ahmadu Bello Univer-
sity (ABU), Zaria and rose
through the ranks to become
a Professor in 2004.
At ABU, he was a Head of
Department, Assistant Dean,
Faculty of Engineering, and
the Chairman, Postgraduate
Studies Committee. Before
then, he had attended the
same University where he
bagged his First Degree in B.
Eng. in Civil Engineering
(1981) and had his M. Eng
and PhD in Structural Engi-
neering from ABU in 1984
and 1994 respectively.
Apart from ABU, Professor
Joseph O. Afolayan has also
attended a couple of other
foreign institutions where he
brushed his skills as an edu-
cator, researcher and an ad-
ministrator.
He joined the Civil Engineer-
ing Department, Federal Uni-
versity, Akure (FUTA) in 2005
as a lecturer. At FUTA, he
was a HOD and, the Dean,
School of Engineering and
Engineering Technology.
THE VICE CHANCELLOR
and corporate laureates till
date. He graduated from the
University in flying
colours and was
the best graduating
student in his set.
He was a former
Acting Registrar at
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos
where he succeeded in carrying
out deep-seated administrative
and secretarial restructuring.
He also helped in instilling
seamless administrative struc-
tures at the University. He was
also the Secretary to Council,
Senate & Congregation during
his days at Caleb University.
Beside University administra-
tion, Mr. Olulesi has also been
involved in a number of high-
level media engagements
where he helped create a rich
media nerve for his organisa-
tions. To ensure adequate
representation in the corpo-
rate world, he has also pro-
duced a number of University
and secondary schools’ publi-
cations that have been used
as the face of schools over
the years.
The Acting Registrar, Mr
Abimbola Adekunle Olulesi is
a veteran manager
and educational
administrator. He is
also a seasoned
public relations
expert with excep-
tional brilliance and fluidity.
He had his first degree in
Mass Communications from
the prestigious University of
Nigeria, Nsukka and had,
since then, bagged a rich
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More recently, Professor Jo-
seph O. Afolayan became the
Acting Vice Chancellor of Win-
ners Chapel’s own University,
Landmark University, Omu-
Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.
It is on record that Professor
Joseph O. Afolayan has un-
dertaken more high-profile
publications after he became
a professor than when he
wasn’t.
He has also undertaken aca-
demic exchanges as a scholar
across universities in Ger-
many. He is a member of the
Council for the Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria
(COREN), Nigerian Society of
Engineers (NSE), New York
Academy of Sciences, the
American Society of Civil En-
gineers (ASCE) and the Struc-
tural Stability Research Coun-
cil (SSRC), USA, among sev-
eral other professional or-
ganisations.
As an educator and
THE REGISTRAR
Mr Olulesi will continue to
stand out as a meticulous
administrator with a rich
depth of experience, and as a
goal-getter who is driven with
the foresight to transform
every business he gets his
hands on.
Mr. Olulesi is very passionate
about providing strong ad-
ministrative structures and
supports that will help instil
international best practices in
University administration.
He is happily married to
Funke and are blessed with
two children.
The Vice Chancellor
The Ag. Registrar
Cont’d on page 3
Since its official take-off
earlier in the year, Anchor
University has made sev-
eral tremendous progress.
The management, headed
by the erudite Professor
of Civil Engineering and
astute University adminis-
trator, Professor Joseph
O. Afolayan, has com-
menced several activities
that will ensure AUL be-
comes a foremost Univer-
sity across the continent
of Africa and globally.
At the University’s man-
agement meeting, the
administration drew out
plans on how to ensure a
stress-free maiden aca-
demic session. They also
deliberated on different
issues touching virtually
every aspect of the Uni-
versity.
In his opening speech,
the Vice Chancellor noted
that Anchor University is
God’s vineyard where
everyone is required to
give their best without
holding back. Speaking
further, he pointed out
that, “Anchor University
will be distinct and differ-
ent,” stressing that the
institution “is designed
with a wholistic approach
that will ensure our
graduates are, indeed,
AUL’s Management Discusses Novel Strategies to Move the University Forward
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worthy in Character and
Learning”
He challenged the entire
principal officers present
at the inaugural meeting
to give their best in en-
suring the lofty vision of
Anchor University is
achieved in no time.
The Principal Officers also
deliberated on other issues
ranging from trainings,
enhancing students ex-
perience on campus, sus-
taining the quality of
learning, institutionalising
quality work experience
and promoting the image
of the University across
the world.
Students received drills on Communications
Skills
While students are waiting
to begin full academic ac-
tivities, the University au-
thority has already started
drilling them in communi-
cations skills.
Facilitated by a Senior As-
sistant Registrar, Mr Liadi
Dauda, the registry team
took the students through
the British Parliamentary
Debate Style with empha-
sis on modern presenta-
tion skills. Students at the
session were thrilled at the
session and are already
gearing up to participate in
the annual International
University debates.
Also at the training was
the Student Affairs Officer,
Mr. Ajose Oluwatobi E.
different levels of the Uni-
versity for over 30 years.
During his address with
Anchor University staff in
February 2017, Professor
Joseph O Afolayan said he
is in Anchor with a mandate
and vision to make the Uni-
versity a foremost institu-
tion with an enviable global
reputation. He consequently
called the staff to join him
in achieving the lofty
dream.
University Administartor,
Professor Joseph O.
Afolayan specialises in Risk
Analysis and Strategies for
Management of Engineering
Systems; Numerical Model-
ling with Computer Applica-
tions in Structural Engineer-
ing; and the use of Innova-
tive Materials in Building
Industry. He has also su-
pervised research works at
Cont’d from 2
The management staff of Anchor University
In a bid to ensure Anchor
University community re-
ceives prompt and quality
medical supports, the Uni-
versity’s medical centre
has com-
m e n c e d
a 24-hour
service.
Speaking
with An-
c h o r
W e e k l y ,
the medical officer-in-
charge, Dr. Olufunke Eliza-
beth Yaya says the medi-
cal team is ready to pro-
vide constant and quality
health services to AUL’s
staff and students.
“We have started a routine
monitoring exercise of stu-
dents with specific ill-
nesses,” Dr Yaya noted as
she explained the unique
services poised to be deliv-
ered by her team. “Our
plan is to provide preven-
tive services by monitoring
the environment,
lifestyle and hy-
giene of the stu-
dents and nick
potential out-
breaks in the
bud,” she said.
The team visited
students in the
hostels and plans to pro-
vide regular lectures and
seminars to the school
community on how to live
a healthy life.
In recognition of manage-
ment’s support, Dr. Yaya
said she’s impressed with
the management’s interest
and support for the centre
and believes that every-
thing needed to function
optimally will be provided
by the University.
AUL’s Medical Centre commences full 24-hour service
AUL’s Orientation Exercise
Date: Monday 20th – Friday 24th February 2017.
Venue: AUL’s Multi-purpose Hall
Staff Induction: Wednesday, 22 —Friday 24 February 2017.
Matriculation Exercise:
Friday, March 24, 2017
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sity’s auditors implore all staff
to retire all IOU claims within
three days. This is to ensure
proper internal control system.
- Audit Unit
Staff Dress-Code.
The Management has directed
that all members of the Uni-
versity staff should dress cor-
porate from Monday to Friday.
This directive takes effect im-
mediately.
For information and enquiries, please contact Mr. Sanusi Okesola S on 08025838543 or [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENT
Admission into Anchor University
continues
24 hours Medical Services com-
mences at AUL’s Medical Centre.
The dates for staff medical staff
screening will be communicated
soon.
To ensure accountability, the Univer-
INTERNAL ELECTRONIC
MEMO
Kindly visit the link below for
online registration as an An-chor staff.
h t t p s : / /www.anchoruniversity.edu.ng
/staff/
Fill in all details as an omis-sion of any field will reject
the submission of the form.
The generic login for internet
access on the campus will
soon be disabled. If you have completed the form, you
need not do so again and must have received your spe-
cific login.
Please Note: 1. That the submitted email
address might be used for
your new campus email ad-dress.
The database will also be used for ID Cards.
Please inform others about
this exercise. Best regards,
Anchor ICT TEAM
Staff Induction
Wednesday, 22 — Friday, 24 Feb-ruary 2017.
Venue
Activity Hall
AUL’s Medical Centre