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A cross-section of students at the event.  Jibrin Mukhtar Baba reports, The Student Chemical Society of Nigeria (SCSN) Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter has held its annual orientation for newly admitted students and presented a certificate of academic excellence and appreciation for respective students on Friday 21st of July, 2023 at MH3 Lecture Hall, Main Campus.  The program started with an opening prayer by one of the students from the Department, followed by a welcome address by the Head of the Department of Pure and Environmental Chemistry, Prof. A.M Sokoto.  “You are welcome and lucky to be admitted to one of the most serious and organidepartmentsment in the institution," Prof. Sokoto said. The Head of the Department of Energy And Applied Chemistry, Dr. M.L Muhammad orientated the students on the possible careers in chemistry as a field of study saying, "As a chemist, your service is needed in every field in the whole world". As the event goes on, one of...

Shuaib Ibrahim Hanif reports, On the 17th of July, 2023, the National Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter under the leadership of Comr. Aminu Muhammad organized an orientation for the newly admitted students at the Vet lecture theatre. The Program started with an opening prayer followed by a welcome address by the Vice President of the association, Abdulraheem Abdulmujeeb Adanla. "You are all welcome to work college," he said.  The Dean of the faculty, Prof. A.D. Isah in his address welcomed UG1 students officially into the war college "Whether by choice or by accident you are blessed to be in agriculture," he said. He further enlightened the students on various departments in the faculty. "We have the Department of agriculture economics, Extension and Rural Development, Department of Animal Science...".  Speaking further, he urged the newly admitted students to try by every means to pass all their cours...

Almustapha Bishir Jume reports , The Students Chemical Society of Nigeria (SCSN), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is preparing to host its annual orientation and presentation of certificates and academic awards event. Scheduled to take place on Friday, July 21, 2023, at MH3 starting at 10:00 am, this event promises to be an important milestone for the society and its members. The SCSN has announced its upcoming event which was released by Mal. Shamsuddeen Yahaya, the staff adviser of the association through a flyer shared on various whatsApp groups and seen by Vanguard Press.  The content on the invitation flyer reads, "The Students Chemical Society of Nigeria invites all its members to the Annual Orientation and Presentation of Certificates and Academic Awards event."  Vanguard Press gathered that the program aims to provide valuable guidance and recognition to the members of the society. According to the flyer, the program is hosted by Prof. A.M. Sokoto and Dr. M.L. Mo...

Nafiu Saidu Adamu reports,  Amidst the tedious and busy week with a few days to first semester examinations of the 2022/2023 academic session, the Nigeria Mining and Geoscience Society (NMGS) Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter has organized an orientation program for its new members which is held at the Department of Geology on Monday 17th July 2023.  The orientation which specifically targeted fresh students of the Department of Geology has the attendance of the Departmental Examinations Officer and Head of Laboratories, and some important issues were discussed like Career talk, Life on campus, Study Skills, Drug Abuse, Rules and regulations of examinations, and laboratories. “For no reason should you enter an exam or test for somebody else, please avoid it,” says Mr. Habib Ibrahim, Department's Examination Officer while he elaborated on the rules and regulations guiding examinations in the Department and the University at large.  While sharing some insights on ...

Almustapha Bishir Jume reports, The Management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, under the Vice-Chancellor-ship of Prof. Lawal Suleiman Bilbis, is set to hold its 32nd Inaugural Lecture on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the University Auditorium, Main Campus. Vanguard Press observed that the Inaugural Lecture of the Institution usually takes place by 4 pm.  This information was contained in a flyer released to the public by the University, posted on notice boards, and obtained by Vanguard Press lately today. The statement on the invitation flyer reads, "On behalf of the Council, Senate, Staff, and Students, Prof. L. S. Bilbis, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, welcomes the general public to the 32nd inaugural lecture." According to the flyer, the Inaugural Lecture is titled "Natural Products Chemistry: A Blessed Daughter of Organic Chemistry" and marks the thirty-second lecture of its kind since the establishment of the University in 1975. The i...

Dear Vice Chancellor sir,   I hope this letter finds you in high spirits and good health. As a devoted member of our reputable university and a keen observer of the remarkable abilities of our students, I discovered that our university is not paying much attention to publicity compared to other universities to showcase the ability, creativity, and resources that our students are endowed with to the world that will facilitate not only opportunities for our dear students but will create a good image of the university at large. I would like to propose an idea that can truly propel our school to new heights. By strategically harnessing the power of publicity, we can effectively showcase the high sense of creativity, brilliance, and exceptional talents of our students to the world. In today's digital age, where social media platforms and digital communication dominate, educational institutions must have a strong online presence. Engaging in purposeful publicity not only promotes ou...

Wonderful Adegoke reports, The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter is preparing to hold elections for various leadership positions of the Union. The Union's Electoral Committee Executives have requested nominations of competent candidates interested in occupying available offices in the chapter's upcoming election scheduled to come up on the 24th of August, 2023. This information obtained by Vanguard Press earlier this week is contained in a flyer released to the public by the Media and Publicity Team of the electoral committee. The flyer reads in part, "The electoral committee calls for nomination into the office of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Internal Auditor, Welfare Secretary, and Investment Secretary." According to a flyer, collection, and return of completed nominated forms as mandated by the electoral committee will commence on Wednesday 12th ...