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6. University Library (Non-Academic Staff)
1. Principal Library Officer I (CONTISS 09): Candidates must be holders of HND in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized Polytechnic with at least six (6) years cognate working experience in the University system. Candidates with ND in Library Science or Library and Information Science with at least nine (9) years cognate working experience in the University system are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
2. Senior Library Officer (CONTISS 08): Candidates must be holders of HND in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized Polytechnic with at least three (3) years cognate working experience in the University system. Candidates with ND in Library Science or Library and Information Science with at least six (6) years cognate working experience in the University system are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
3. Higher Library Officer (CONTISS 07): Candidates must be holders of HND in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized Polytechnic. Candidates with ND in Library Science or Library and Information Science with at least three (3) years cognate working experience in the University system are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Methods of Application
All applicants should submit fifteen (15) hard copies of their applications along with their Credentials and Curriculum Vitae which should include the following details:
i. Full Names:
ii. Post Desired and Department
iii. Date of Birth
iv. Place of Birth and State of Origin
v. Sex:
vi. Nationality
vii. Permanent Home Address
viii. Current Postal Address
ix. GSM Number:
x. Email Address:
xi. Marital Status:
xii. Number of Children:
xiii. Institutions Attended (with dates – Starting with the latest)
xiv. Academic Qualifications (with dates – Starting with the latest)
xv. Professional Qualifications (with dates – Starting with the latest)
xvi. Honors, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Professional Societies (Starting with the latest)
xvii. Working Experience (General and Specific Experience: Starting with the latest):
xviii. Research interest or Commissioned Projects:
a. Completed (list)
xix. List of Publications with Details of Title, Publishers, or Journals dates and pages (where applicable)
xx. Conferences and Workshops attended with papers presented (Starting with the latest)
xxi. Information on Fellowship, Masters’ Projects and Ph.D. Thesis Supervised: (To include the following) (Starting with the latest)
a. Title of Thesis
b. Name of Student(s)
c. Date/Year of Commencement
d. Completed/Ongoing (Anticipated date of Completion)
e. Sole/Collaborative Supervision
xxii. Details of Administrative Experience
xxiii. Teaching Experience:
xxiv. Service to the Community (with status and dates):
xxv. Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer:
xxvi. Extra-Curricular Activities:
xxvii. Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees: Two of the referees must be senior professional/scientist in the candidate’s fields. It is the duty of the candidates to inform the referees to write and send their report to the Registrar.
Closing Date
All applications must be received not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will receive an acknowledgement and invitation for interview.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Gombe State University of Science and Technology,
P. M. B. 006, Kumo,
Gombe State.
Candidates should indicate the position they applied for boldly written on the right-hand side of the envelope.

2. Bursary Department
11. Principal Accountant (CONTISS 11):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas with at least 8 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus membership of the relevant professional organization plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is also needed.
12. Senior Accountant (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas with at least 6 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus membership of the relevant professional organization plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is also needed.
13. Accountant I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in relevant areas with at least 2 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus membership of the relevant professional organization plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is equally needed.
14. Accountant II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a recognized University plus membership of the relevant professional organization plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is also required.
Higher Stores Officers (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree/HND in Purchasing and Supply or full IPS qualification from a recognized institution. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
3. Works Department
1. Quantity Surveyor II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in relevant area from a recognized University plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus registration with relevant professional body. Computer literacy is also needed.
2. Planning Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus registration with the relevant professional body. Computer literacy is a requirement.
3. Building Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus membership of the relevant professional body. Computer literacy is needed.
4. Medical Centre
1. Nursing Officer I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in Nursing plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Candidates with NRN or SRN certificate with at least 5 years cognate working experience are also eligible to apply.
2. Nursing Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess an NRN or SRN certificate plus registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
3. Medical Lab. Officer I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area with at least 3 years cognate working experience plus registration with the relevant professional body. Computer literacy is also needed. Candidates who possess C & G part II, HND, AIST or NNC Science Laboratory are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
5. Office of the Vice-Chancellor
1. Internal Auditor I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area with at least 5 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus membership of the relevant professional body. Computer literacy is also needed.
2. Security Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess the relevant qualification with at least 10 years cognate working experience in the Nigerian Security System.
3. Coach I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess an NCE/Diploma in coaching from the Nigerian Institute of Sports or its equivalent plus at least 5 years cognate working experience. Candidates who hold good University degree in Kinetics or Physical and Health Education plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are also eligible.

(C) Non-Academic Staff
1. Registry Department
1. Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 11):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas with at least 9 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Must be computer literate with the membership of at least one professional body like NIM, CIPM, ANUPA, etc. Candidates with Masters’ degree with 5 years working experience are also eligible to apply.
2. Senior Assistant Registrar (Information and PR Unit) (CONTISS 11):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area with at least 10 years post qualification cognate working experience in the Mass Media or Information and Public Relations Unit of an organization. Candidates with Masters’ degree with 7 years working experience are also eligible to apply. Must be computer literate and a member of NIPR.
3. Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a recognized University with at least 5 years cognate working experience in the University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Candidates with Masters’ degree with 3 years working experience in the University system are also eligible to apply. Must also be computer literate.
4. Administrative Officer (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a recognized University with at least 2 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Must be computer literate. Candidates who hold Masters’ degree in the relevant areas are also eligible to apply.
5. Administrative Assistant (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a recognized University plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Must also be computer literate.
6. Principal Executive Officer (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant areas with at least 5 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is needed.
7. Senior Executive Officer (CONTISS 08):
Candidate must possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant areas with at least 3 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is needed.
8. Higher Executive Officer (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant areas plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is needed.
9. Principal Confidential Secretary II (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma/University degree in Office Technology and Management with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus 6 years post qualification cognate or RSA/Pitman Government Certificate for 150/50 W. P. M in shorthand and Typewriting with at least 6 years cognate experience. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
10. Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma/University degree in Office Technology and Management with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus 3 years post qualification cognate working experience or 100/50pm/National Diploma in Office Technology/Secretarial Studies.

(B) Technical Staff for the Faculties/ Library/DGES AND DICT
Technologist Cadre
1. Higher Technical Officer (CONTISS 07): Candidates must possess five (5) ‘O’ level Credits including English Language and Mathematics with a good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
2. Library Officer (CONTISS 06): ‘O’ level certificate with 5 credits including English Language plus ND in Library Science. Computer skills and relevant work experience will be an advantage.
3. System & Database Analyst-I (CONTISS 09): Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University plus five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics. Candidates must have at least five (5) years cognate working experience. A Masters degree will be an added advantage. Expertise in Web Administration/Server Administration and in-depth understanding of PHP scripting, Mysql, JQuery, SQL Server, HTML5, etc., are required. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
4. System & Database Analyst-II (CONTISS 07): Candidates must possess five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics with a good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University and proficiency in any of the Programming Languages. Expertise in Web Administration/Server Administration and PHP scripting, Mysql, JQuery, SQL Server, HTML5, etc., are required. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
5. Computer Engineer I (CONTISS 08): Candidates must possess five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics, plus a good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University with four (3) years post-qualification cognate working experience and registered or registerable with COREN. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
6. Computer Engineer II (CONTISS 07): Candidates must possess five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics plus a good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(h) Senior Librarian (CONUASS 4): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’, Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees in Library & Information Science from recognized Universities and must have been on the rank of Librarian-I in the University system with at least two (2) years cognate working experience. Candidates must have evidence of at least eight ( scholarly publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes. Candidates must be members of NLA and registered with LRCN. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(i) Librarian-I (CONUASS 3): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in Library & Information Science from recognized Universities and must have been on the rank of Librarian-II in the University system with at least 3 years cognate working experience. Candidates must also have evidence of at least five (5) scholarly publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes (or three journal publications and participation in four (4) professional projects). Candidates must be members of NLA and registered with LRCN. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(j) Librarian-II (CONUASS 2): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in Library & Information Science from recognized Universities. Candidates with Ph. d. degrees in Library & Information Science will be an added advantage. Candidates must have been on the rank of Assistant Librarian in the University system with at least 3 years cognate working experience. Candidates must also have evidence of at least three (3) publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes or participation in at least two (2) professional/research projects. Candidates must be members of NLA and registered with LRCN. Candidates must also have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(k) Assistant Librarian (CONUASS 1): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’ Library Science or Library & Information Science from recognized University with at least Second Class Upper Division. Candidates must be members of NLA and registered with LRCN. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

NOTE: All appointments for the positions of Reader and Professor are subject to positive External Assessments.

(A) Qualifications and Requirements for Academic Positions
The following are the qualifications and other requirements for the academic positions.

(a) Professor (CONUASS 7): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors’, Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees from recognized Universities with at least two (2) years teaching, research and administrative experience as Reader in a recognized University. Candidates must possess demonstrable competence to provide academic leadership in his/her academic discipline. Candidates must also be specialists in advertised fields of study with evidence of at least fifteen (15) scholarly publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes, plus evidence of successful supervision of at least ten (10) Masters/PhD theses. Candidates must provide evidence of community service and be registered or registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Candidates must also have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(b) Reader (CONUASS 6): Candidates must possess the relevant Bachelors’, Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees from recognized Universities with at least two (2) years teaching, research and administrative experience as Senior Lecturer in a recognized University. Candidates must have evidence of at least twelve (12) scholarly publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes, plus evidence of successful supervision of at least six (6) Masters/Ph. d. degree theses. Candidates must provide evidence of community service and be registered or registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(c) Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5): Candidates must possess a good Bachelors’, Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees from recognized Universities with at least two (2) years teaching, research and administrative experience as Lecturer-I in a recognized University. Candidates must have evidence of at least eight ( scholarly publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes, plus evidence of successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters/PhD theses. Candidates must be registered or registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Evidence of community service will be an added advantage. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(d) Lecturer-I (CONUASS 4): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors and Masters’ degree, from recognized Universities. Candidates with Ph. d. degrees will be an added advantage. Candidates must have at least three (3) years teaching, research and administrative experience as Lecturer-II in a recognized University. Candidates must also have evidence of at least five (5) scholarly publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes (or three journal publications and participation in four (4) professional projects). Candidates must be registered or registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(e) Lecturer-II (CONUASS 3): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees from recognized Universities with at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience as Assistant Lecturer in a recognized University. Candidates with Ph. d. degrees will be an added advantage. Candidates must also have evidence of at least three (3) publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes or participation in at least two (2) professional/research projects. Candidates must be registered or registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(f) Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in the relevant areas from recognized Universities. Evidence of publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes is also required. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(g) Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 1): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’ degree (with minimum of Second Class Upper Division) in the relevant fields from recognized University. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (GSUST), P. M. B. OO6, KUMO, GOMBE STATE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR ACADEMIC, TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant Academic, Technical and Non-Academic positions in the University, as follows;

A) Academic Staff in the Faculties/Library/DGES and DICT
The academic staff positions in the Academic Units are as follows:
1. Professor (CONUASS 7)
2. Reader (CONUASS 6)
3. Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5)
4. Lecturer-I (CONUASS 4)
5. Lecturer-II (CONUASS 3)
6. Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2)
7. Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 1)
8. Senior Librarian (CONUASS 4)
9. Librarian-I (CONUASS 3)
10. Librarian-II (CONUASS 2)
11. Assistant Librarian (CONUASS 1)
(B) Technical Staff for the Faculties/ Library/DGES AND DICT
Technologist Cadre
1. Higher Technical Officer (CONTISS 07):
2. Library Officer (CONTISS 06):
3. System & Database Analyst-I/(CONTISS 09)
4. System & Database Analyst-II (CONTISS 07)
5. Computer Engineer I (CONTISS 08):
6. Computer Engineer II (CONTISS 07):
(C) Non-Academic Staff
1. Registry Department
1. Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 11)
2. Senior Assistant Registrar (P. R.) (CONTISS 11)
3. Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 09)
4. Administrative Officer (CONTISS 08)
5. Administrative Officer (P. R.) (CONTIS 08)
6. Administrative Assistant (CONTISS 07)
7. Principal Executive Officer (CONTISS 09)
8. Principal Confidential Secretary II (CONTISS 09)
9. Senior Executive Officer (CONTISS 08)
10. Senior Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 08)
11. Higher Executive Officer (CONTISS 07)
2. Bursary Department
1. Principal Accountant (CONTISS 11)
2. Senior Accountant (CONTISS 09)
3. Accountant I (CONTISS 08)
4. Accountant II (CONTISS 07)
5. Higher Store Officer (CONTISS 07)
3. Works Department
1. Quantity Surveyor II (CONTISS 07)
2. Civil Engineer II (CONTISS 07)
3. Planning Officer II (CONTISS 07)
4. Electrical Engineer II (CONTISS 07)
5. Building Officer II (CONTISS 07)
4. Medical Centre
1. Nursing Officer I (CONTISS 08)
2. Nursing Officer II (CONTISS 07)
3. Medical Lab. Officer I (CONTISS 08)
5. Office of the Vice-Chancellor
1. Internal Auditor I (CONTISS 08)
2. Security Officer II (CONTISS 07)
3. Coach I (CONTISS 08)
6. University Library (Non-Academic Staff)
1. Principal Library Officer I (CONTISS 09)
2. Senior Library Officer (CONTISS 08)
3. Higher Library Officer (CONTISS 07)
Faculty of Engineering
i. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ii. Department of Computer & Communication Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Technology
i. Department of Architecture
ii. Department of Urban and Regional Planning
iii. Department of Quantity Surveying
Faculty of Science
i. Department of Mathematical Sciences
ii. Department of Biological Sciences
iii. Department of Geography
iv. Department of Physics
v. Department of Chemistry
Directorate of General and Entrepreneurial Studies (DGES)
i. Department of General Studies
ii. Department of Entrepreneurial Studies
University Library

In the politics of Borno State, at least since 1999, we have had and maintained a tradition in which major stakeholders of a ruling party, expect from an outgoing Governor, a sense of political direction in the choice of a successor. Some people may see this tradition as a form of dictatorship but to many others, politicians with varied experiences, such an honor provides the critical step needed by our party in its transition processes.

In the last couple of days, I have come under intense pressure from many stakeholders insisting that I should anoint a successor. In all discussions, I have maintained one divine statement, which is, only Allah gives power to whom he pleases and at the time He pleases. I, Kashim Shettima am but human, a first amongst equals. I do not and cannot give power. I can only make recommendation based on my own human but informed analysis. Even at that, my recommendation cannot foreclose the fundamental right of any legitimate aspirant to contest the primary election.

We cannot pretend not to be aware that an otherwise leader in our party, the APC, has deliberately created an unnecessary division within its membership in the state. This has led, to borrow from the satirical wisdom of Distinguished Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, the existence of what is akin to a match between "home based players" in the majority and with local support and a minority "foreign based players". Four months ago, when we received some fleeing leaders back into the APC fold, I had thought that those who choose to work against the majority have learned lessons. I had expected us to once again, fuse into one indivisible family so that together, we could give our party a direction and confront our opponents as a united force. How wrong I was! Perhaps, I ignored the common saying, that a leopard does not change its spots.

As we all know, we have 21 cleared governorship aspirants, if I am right. I will like to first, place on record, my deepest respect for all aspirants, including those who have joined forces to fight the majority.
Some people have tried to make mockery of the sheer number of Borno's governorship aspirants. To me, the high number only goes to show the enthusiasm, passion and determination of many citizens who want to contribute in the post conflict repositioning of Borno. All our 21 aspirants, I believe, are only eager to build on our modest efforts in order to take Borno to the next level. I salute all of them and I dare say, that all our aspirants have immense qualities which make everyone of them eminently qualified to be the Governor of Borno State especially in ordinary times. However, as we know, Borno is not in ordinary times and regardless, there can only be one Governor at a time.

I would like to say that the task of recommending one aspirant to our stakeholders has more than anything else, tested me. I have faced the test of choosing between my personal interest, my friendships, and my political associations, all on one side and on the other, my conscience and the future of Borno State.

Borno state has seen the darkest side of history. The type we cannot wish for worst enemies. Parents, brothers and sisters, have witnessed first hand, the public and brutal execution of their loved ones. We have lost thousands of persons. Nearly two million persons were displaced. Majority ran for their lives, trekking for miles before arriving different safe destinations. Today, Borno still has citizens displaced in all parts of Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Thousands of children have been turned into orphans after the gruesome murder of their parents, and similarly thousands of women have become widows of the conflict. Wealthy merchants in hundreds of communities have been transformed overnight from prosperity to penury.. Landlords have been turned into hapless tenants, and even among the homeless. Prosperous and economically viable communities were turned to graves and war zones.

Borno has witnessed a long period of gloom and doom.

Our peculiar experiences in Borno State have to my mind, made the task of choosing a potential Governor a difficult one. It was a task, which required and forced me to set aside personal interest and consider the greater interest of our dear state.. Borno is greater than Kashim Shettima and Borno is greater than any one of us.

As Governor from 2011 to date, I can say without any iota of doubt that handling the affairs of Borno State is as complex as steering the affairs of some big countries. The challenges before Borno are more than whatever anyone might imagine.

Making the choice of my potential successor was beyond my thinking alone. Such a choice required a combination of very deep thoughts and wisdom. I therefore had to undertake very extensive consultations. I consulted to extents never reached in the recent political history of Borno State. I have met virtually all the critical segments that make up our dear State. I have held closed-door meetings and had frank and open discussions with our royal fathers and elders. I have visited homes and met with past and serving leaders, party stakeholders and professionals of various fields. I even went as far as employing the services of agents unknown to each other, which I sent to communities across our 27 local government areas to feel the pulses of our citizens. In all my consultations, I created one-on-one atmosphere to get undiluted opinions. I held one on one meeting with public office holders across different levels of Borno. I made sure I was getting the honest opinions of everyone. I was able to collate views as comprehensive as humanly possible. I looked at these views as objectively as possible.

Of our 21 aspirants, if I were to support and hand pick what some people might call any of my closest boys as successor; I most certainly would go for Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan or Adamu Lawan Zaufanjimba. If, on the other hand, public service is the only consideration, none of the aspirants can be more qualified than our elder statesman, Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda. If loyalty to political association is my main consideration, Distinguished Senator Abubakar Kyari has proved unalloyed loyalty to political association with me. If years of sincere and mutual friendship are my main consideration, Distinguished Senator Baba Kaka Bashir Garbai and Alhaji Mai Sheriff are my closest friends amongst all our aspirants. If the consideration is about humility and ability to carry people along, His Excellency Shettima Yuguda Dibal is legendary. I have relationship and so much respect for majority of the aspirants, the likes of Hon. Umara Kumalia, Makinta, name them. In fact, two of the aspirants, Mustapha Fannarambe and Umar Alkali are my relatives. All aspirants have divergent qualities. However, because of the situation we found ourselves, considerations for the next Governor of Borno State requires specific quips tailored to our needs for now.

From the generality of feedbacks, there is no doubt that what will define political debates in Borno's 2019 Governorship election will be promises in the aftermath of brutal conflict, deaths and destructions of communities.

Everywhere in the world, post conflict rehabilitation, restoration, reconciliation & resettlement are complex, composite & interwoven.
With humility and absolute respect for all aspirants, I will like to say, that from overwhelming opinions and feedbacks, the aspirant with an edge in understanding the Peace-Development Nexus of Borno's post conflict future is Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, mni.

As Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement since September 2015, Professor Zulum has been in the thick of our recovery and restoration efforts. He has proved to understand the dynamics. He has established enormous amount of contact in the post conflict development sector and has earned the confidence of local and international stakeholders. Borno needs such confidence in the task of completing our ongoing social and economic recovery, rebuilding of communities and livelihoods.

For our peculiar situation, Professor Zulum has shown the potentials to take Borno State to the next level. His age is also an advantage. At 48, Professor Zulum is in his prime, he is head & shoulders above me in terms of intellect, capacity & indefatigability. Zulum is without the slightest doubt, a workhorse!

Professor Zulum's story in the struggles of life will connect with electorates. Professor Zulum fought his way from grass to grace. From a humble beginning, he hawked firewood to finance his education. Through unusual courage and determination, he is today a Professor of Irrigation Engineering and member of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies.

My recommendation of Professor Zulum does not, should not and will not stop any aspirant from contesting in the primaries.
It is easy to market Professor Zulum before delegates. If we succeed, Insha’Allah, we shall go round Borno State, to remind electorates from Gwoza to Chibok, Bama to Damasak, Konduga to Kaga and all over Borno State. We shall tell electorates to look around their neighborhoods and see how Professor Zulum was able to rebuild their communities—from thousands of homes, hundreds of schools to healthcare centres and restored their livelihoods at the risk of being attacked by Boko Haram.

I will remind my fellow APC stake-holders and supporters that the contest before us is one that would require us to be together. No matter our differences, we must recognize that we stand to loose individually and as a group, when we sabotage our efforts. We must set aside our individual interests and preferences for the future of Borno and the benefit of our traumatized citizens.

I will like to express my continued and most profound appreciation to the honour done to me in giving me the task of making consultations on behalf of our great party. I believe I have to the best of my ability, justified the trust you have shown in me. No one would expect a Professor to become a stooge of any Governor. Professor Zulum has always been one with his independent mindset. Fortunately, his mindset has proved to be highly progressive and productive. His records as rector of Ramat Polytechnic in Maiduguri have stood him out as much as what he so much achieved in our ongoing reconstruction and Resettlement of internally displaced persons and refugees affected by the Boko Haram crisis. In choosing Professor, I know, that I will be remembered for placing Borno above my personal interest.

I will forever remain grateful for the overwhelming support and honour I have enjoyed in serving the good people of Borno State.

Allah Ya ba mu nasara!

‎Signed
Kashim Shettima
September 30, 2018.

iyke926:
Why don't the Muslim men dress like their women too?
I feel that Muslim women are slaves. Covering their whole body even when the weather is so hot.

Imagine little underage girls with hijab while the boys play shirtless or with light clothes.

Your problem is ignorant/illiteracy, find time to check your Bible.
Ask your pastors why do they neglect the real teachings of the Bible (like dressing, praying, relationship, good and bad, women talking in public etc) and fabricate fairy-tales, lies for their congress, that lead most of the christians to be attacking anybody that dress decently especially women.

I challenge you to read your Bible and follow its teachings

joganut:
Hypocrite.... Your women are forced to cover up like ninjas while the men freely work around with their balls hanging dipping in every sauce in town....

I don't blame you, if you are not lazy try to explore about HIJAB (History, Philosophy, Benefits etc)
If you are a Christian I am sure you don't know anything about Christianity, even the fabricated idol you call mother of Jesus how does she dress?, how does the fake and untrue idol of Jesus dress?
If you find answers to these then I know you are not Illiterate.

Beside you may find these books to read
1. Women Between Islam and Western Society - Wahiduddin Khan
2. Why Women Are Accepting Islam - Muhammad Haneef Shahid

3. Report Summary:
'Hijab, Meaning, Identity, Otherization and Politics: British
Muslim Women'
(VOL. 4 of the British Muslims' Expectations Series, Summary)
A report by Saied R. Ameli and Arzu Merali for the Islamic Human Rights Commission.
4. Search engine (Google)

That is the beauty of Islam; it does not tolerate indecency, immorality.
Alhamdulillahi bi ni'imatil Islam (Thank you Allah for Islam)

All praise be to Almighty Allah
Thank you FG
Thank you Buratai
Thank you Nigerians

Southern Borno my zone is blessed!

Jazakallahu Khairan. May the Almighty Allah protect us from fitnah

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DANGI UNDERPASS: Wannan shine zanen sabuwar gada mai hawa uku da Mai Girma Gwamna Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR zai gina a shataletalen Dangi dake kan titin zuwa Gidan Zoo, aikin zai hada da gadar kasa ga masu wuce wa ko dawo wa akan titin Zaria, sai kuma masu yin kwana a ko wanne sako a doron kasa, sannan sai gadar sama kuma wadda zata taso daga kan titin Gidan Zoo ta sauka a gefen Massallacin Aliu Ibn Abu Talib.

Wannan aiki dai za'a gina shi ne akan kudi N4Billion kuma ana sa ran fara shi daga wannan wata na March, sannan a kammala shi cikin wata goma In Sha Allah.

Kanawa sun dace da zakakurin Gwamna, wanda yasan madafar aiki. Ganduje ka yi ta kakan ka, ka yi ta baban ka, ga ta ka tana kere ta su. Ganduje Gandun Aiki.

Aikin dai Baba Ganduje.

Salihu Tanko Yakasai
Special Adviser New Media
Government House Kano
March 19, 2018

buhariguy:
Again

Yes oo
before 2019
more companies will be commission
God's willing

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President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Niger state on the 13th of march to Commission N50billion Sunti Sugar Company, a subsidiary of Nigeria Flour Mills Plc.

The Sunti Sugar Company in Mokwa town of Niger state, which has been comatose for over two decades (20yrs) received a bailout fund from the federal government in April 2016.

This project marks the success story of President Muhammadu Buhari’s focus and his aggressiveness towards ensuring that we diversify our country from oil economy into a non-oil driven economy.

A project like this is an indication that Nigeria is working.

With cadastral area of 15,100 hectares and cane production area 5,000 ha is now the largest Agro Allied Investment in Nigeria.

The Sunti Golden Sugar Estate which is expected to generate 25,000 jobs, while the industry will create over 15,000 direct jobs, including 3,500 direct jobs and 3,000 small-scale out-growers in addition to 10 megawatts of electricity generation.

May Buhari Succeed.

taurusdude0:


From ur English

I am sure is not from my English.
China, India etc are not English speaking country remember

BruncleZuma:
If you are leet on python it's a small challenge...

Alright! I have never study python, but I will start soon

emekaCEO:
Incredible

Yes bro, the government need to support this type of innovation

BruncleZuma:
Nice one....but OP he advised you to "read heard" and you gree.

Wawuu

I agree bro but I am yet to develop an algorithm

He was my mentor and project supervisor during my undergraduate.
He thought me courses such as: Operating System, Java Programming and Web Design (Using Scripting languages both server side and client side).
Beside he always advice us to read heard.
Just like a brother to us

This is the face of the great scientist. Nigeria is blessed. Please where do we got it wrong

An Interview With Dr Maina: A Nigerian Scientist Who Developed An Algorithm For Finding Missing People

Last year, news was all over the UK about a new algorithm which could help in finding missing people, developed by scientists at the University of Bradford in England. The development was reported by the CNN, BBC, Telegraph, among others. We caught up with the scientist, Dr Ali Bukar Maina, a Nigerian, whose PhD work under Professor Hassan Ugail, led to the exciting innovation. Ali was kind enough to share the following information with us.



Tell us about yourself and schools attended

My name is Ali Bukar Maina, from Nguru, Yobe State. I attended Girgiri Primary School Nguru, then Suleja Academy, Niger State (now Federal Government Academy, Suleja) between 1992 and 1998, then did my bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. Thereafter, I did a Diploma in Computing at Jigawa State Institute of Information Technology, an MSc in Software Engineering at the University Aberdeen, Scotland before joining the University of Bradford for a PhD.



What is your area of research?

Computer vision and machine learning



Last year, your story was on CNN and BBC on a facial age progression algorithm you developed, can you tell us about it?

The algorithm was part of my PhD which entails teaching the computer to generate facial images of people at different ages. In simple terms, you feed in a picture, let’s say of a 30-year-old person, then the algorithm process it and generates an image of the person at any finite age(e.g. age 50). Alternatively, the algorithm can synthesise that image to a younger age (for instance back to how the person looked at age 20. This has several real-world applications such as the search for missing people. Indeed, the news on BBC and other news media reported our findings with regards to the image processing of Ben Needham, a British toddler who went missing over 20 years ago, till date he has not been found. Our algorithm generated some images of how he may look after all the years he was missing, which would thus make the search efforts easier.



Is this algorithm open source?

No, the algorithm is not open source. We hope to get a patent for it shortly.



Has this work been published in a scientific journal?

Yes, it has been published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.



Ali M. Bukar, Hassan Ugail. Facial Age Synthesis Using Sparse Partial Least Squares (The Case of Ben Needham). Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2017; DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.13523



Other improvements to the initial work have further being published as book chapters and conference articles.



What do you think are the other applications of this algorithm?

In addition to finding missing people, the algorithm can be used in the search for fugitives. For instance, in the next 10 or more years, most of the wanted criminals that couldn’t be caught will have changed in appearance. The algorithm could track their age progression and generate pictures that could identify them, which could lead to identification and arrests.



Can this type of research be done in Nigeria?

Computer vision and machine learning can be done in Nigeria. What is required is dedication, in-depth understanding of mathematics and programming. Furthermore, to teach (train) the algorithm, one needs a large database of labelled pictures and a powerful computer that would be able to do the training. These are things attainable in Nigeria.



How do you feel developing such a useful tool?

It gave me a sense of accomplishment seeing how mathematical equations that many people could not understand generated images of a person that people could be recognised.



Can you remember how you developed an interest in science?

I developed an interest in science when I was little, thanks to my dad, who has always been my motivator and mentor. He had a book called “Simple Science Experiments” which we used to study along with my siblings and try the experiments. That gave me a strong passion for science and motivated me to pursue it as a career.



Who is your science hero?

Geoffrey Hinton is a scientist I have high respect for. He is one of the most famous researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence. His work helped kick off the world of deep learning (neural networks). He persisted in what he loved for decades when the whole world thought artificial neural networks made no sense. Today, all the tech giants, like Google, Facebook, Microsoft and their likes are using deep learning to achieve wonders.



What is your advice to young students and junior colleagues?

Hard work, dedication and perseverance are some of the ingredients for success. Rather than studying what will get you a job, pursue the subject you love



Further story on Dr Maina’s work can be found via:

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/uk-aging-algorithm-missing-person/amp/

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ladyF:

I don't know where she is o

Nice to know you are here.
You have not been active as before

Please where is LadyF