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Job Position: Senior Lecturer
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Departments: Nursing Science, Mathematics, Geography, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Surveying and Geo-informatics
Areas of Specialization: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing/Medical Surgical Nursing/Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Topology; Functional Analysis, Algebra; Optimization, Continuum Mechanics; Topology, Operations Research; Stochastic Process, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System and Physical Geography, Power Engineering Option, Electronic Material and Device Option, Surveying and Geo-informatics

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for the position of Senior Lecturer must possess a Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science with not less than Second Class Upper Division, Master of Science in Nursing (with Thesis).
A PhD. in Nursing and must be registered as a Nurse/Midwife/Public Health, Nurse/Mental Health-Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Academic experience between 8 and 10 years in a University environment with specialization in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing/Medical Surgical Nursing/Matemaland Child Health Nursing with at least 13 publications in reputable national and international journals.
Job Position: Lecturer I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Departments: Crop Production and Protection, Medicine, Paediatrics and Child Health, Zoology, Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Paristology, Mathematics, Medical Biochemistry, Nursing Science, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Fine and Applied Arts, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Sociology and Anthropology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering
Areas of Specialization: Insect Biocontrol, Crop Physiology, Agroclimatology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Agronomy/Insect Ecology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Neonatology, Parasitology, Genetics/Entomology/Vertebrate Biology, Hydrobiology/Entomology, Chemical, Medical Microbiology and Anaerobic Bacterology, Medical Mycology, Topology; Functional Analysis, Algebra; Optimization, Continuum Mechanics; Topology, Operations Research; Stochastic Process, Biochemistry, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing/Medical Surgical Nursing/Maternal and Child Health Nursing, History of Architecture, Housing Studies, Environmental and Behavioural Studies, Architectural Design and Production, Building Information Modelling (BlM), Measurement of Construction Works, Project Management, Fine and Applied Arts, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Sociology and Anthropology, Power Engineering Option, Electronic Material and Device Option, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, Thermodynamics and Process Development Reaction Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Nanotechnology, Materials Engineering, Biomaterials, Coal Processing & Nanotechnology

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a first degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and a doctorate degree in their respective field from recognized Universities with at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience since becoming a Lecturer II in a University or comparable Institutions of Higher Learning.
Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals is also required in addition to ability to supervise post graduate students in area of expertise

Job Position: Senior Assistant Registrar (Editorial)
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Registy

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess B.A/B.Sc. in English Language, Mass Communication, Journalism, or related discipline from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division.
Candidates must possess excellent writing skills in English Language as well as 8 years post-qualification cognate experience.
He/she must be versatile in ICT

Job Position: Junior Research Fellow
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Faculty: Science
Institute: Ecology and Environmental Studies
Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology and Biodegradation, Ecology and Biostatics, Environmental Engineering, Animal Biodiversity and Aquatic Life, Environmental Law/Policy.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and Second Degree in their respective fields from recognized Universities.
Candidates must be registered for a Ph.D. programme.
Candidates applying for this position must not be above 35 years of age.

Job Position: Medical Trainee Fellow
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Faculty: Basic Medical Science
Department: Haematology and Immunology
Area of Specialization: Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for the position of Medical Training Fellow are expected to possess MBBS/MBChB from a recognized University.
He/She must have passed Part 1 of the National Postgraduate Medical College or the West African College of Physicians or equivalent Fellowship examinations in Laboratory Medicine with option in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
He/She must be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
Candidates applying for this position must not be above 35 years of age.

Job Position: Technologist I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Department: Chemistry

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for the post of Technologist I must possess a minimum of HND or its equivalent and indicate the field which they are applying for.
Candidates must show evidence of completion of NYSC. Candidates must possess at least three years post-HND working experience in established Laboratory and are actively involved in Laboratory analyses involved in laboratory analyses.

Job Position: Confidential Secretary II
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Registry

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates applying for the position of Confidential Secretary II must possess either of the following:

West African School Certificate with at least a Credit’ pass in English Language or G.C.E. O’ Level or equivalent and RSA or Pitman or Government Certificate or their Equivalents for 120/50 W,P.M. in Shorthand and Typewriting plus 8 years’ secretarial experience.
OR

University degree plus RSA or Pitman or Government Certificate for 100/50 W.P.M. or Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent from a Government approved Polytechnic.

Job Position: Planning Officer II
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Directorate: Planning and Budgeting

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess a first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division from recognized Universities in any of the following fields; Demography and Social Statistics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Education Management with bias in Mathematics/Statistics.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Statistical Packages such as SPSS is highly mandatory.

Job Position: Medical Laboratory Technologist I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Department: Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

Qualifications and Experience

Candidate applying for this position must possess BMLS Degree from recognized University or its equivalent as spelt out by MLSCN Act No. II of 2003 (FGN official Gazette).
Evidence of Registration with MLSCN and Current Practicing License is required.
Job Position: Librarian II
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science.
Candidates must be eligible for Ph.D.

Job Position: Senior Librarian
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least 6 years post qualification experience in a relevant academic Library. Evidence of research/publications in reputable journals is required.


Job Position: Principal Librarian
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and at least 8 years post qualification experience in a relevant academic Library and at least 12 publications in reputable journals.
Candidates with a Ph.D. have an added advantage.

Job Position: Workshop Supervisor (Carpentry)
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Departments: Zoology

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for the position of Workshop Supervisor must possess WASC and Government Trade Test I Certificate in Carpentry with at least 3 years experience in carpentry work from reputable construction company.


Job Position: Agricultural Superintendent
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess HND/B.Agric/B.Tech in Agriculture with Specialization in Plant Science/Crop Production and Protection.
Job Position: Assistant Sports Coach (Scrabble, Table-Tennis)
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Sports Council

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates applying for this position must possess either of the following:

University degree or Diploma from any recognized Tertiary Institution or equivalent status, an established corporate Sports Club, a State Sports Council or the National Sports Commission.
A Coaching Certificate from a recognized Sporting Institution, Federation or Association, plus at least 5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
Job Position: Librarian I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least 3 years post qualification experience in a relevant academic Library.
CPandidates must be eligible for Ph.D.


Job Position: Junior Research Fellow
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Natural History Museum
Area of Specialization: Entomology, Applled Geophysics with bias in Archaeogeophysics.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and Second Degree in their respective fields from recognized Universities.
Candidates must be registered for a Ph.D. programme.
Candidates applying for this position must not be above 35 years of age.


Job Position: Senior Research Fellow
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Natural History Museum
Area of Specialization: Entomology, Applled Geophysics with bias in Archaeogeophysics.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and a Doctorate Degree in their respective fields with not less than five (5) years of teaching and research experience since becoming Lecturer II in a University or comparable Institutions of Higher Learning.
Candidates must possess scholarly publications in reputable journals published both locally and internationally.
In addition, candidates must show evidence of ability to supervise post- graduate students, including doctorate students in areas of expertise.
Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience and must have been a Lecturer I for a minimum of three years.

Job Position: Senior Artist II
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Department: Dramatic Arts

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess at least Bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Arts, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts or Creative Arts or Postgraduate Diploma in Dramatic Arts plus at least five years post-qualification experience as staff of performing troupes in comparable institutions or Cultural Centres orArts Councils.


Job Position: Artist II and I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Department: Dramatic Arts

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess at least Bachelor’s degrees in Dramatic Arts, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts or Creative Arts from recognized Universities.
Three years post-qualification experience as Artists or staff of the performing troupes of recognized institutions or Cultural Centres/Arts Councils is required.



Job Position: Artist III
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Departments: Music and Dramatic Arts

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess at least a Diploma in Dramatic Arts/Theatre Arts/Performing Arts/Creative Arts of a recognized University
Experience as Artists or staff of the performing troupes of recognized institutions or Cultural Centres/Arts Councils will serve as advantages.

Job Position: Optometrist
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Medical and Health Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess a Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) and must be registered with the Optometrist and Dispensing Registration Board of Nigeria

Job Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Medical and Health Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position should possess the Associate of the Medical Laboratory Science (AIMLS) or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with specialization in Haematology and Medical Microbiology.


Job Position: Library Officer
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess OND/HND, or Diploma Certificate in Library and Information Science from a reputable Institution
In addition, candidates must have five O/L credits, including English Language obtained at not more than two sittings.


Job Position: Nursing Officer I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Medical and Health Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must be a registered Nurse and Midwife with 3 years post-qualification experience and also possess a current Nursing License
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science (BNSc) will be an added advantage


Job Position: Medical Imaging Scientist
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Medical and Health Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Imaging Scientist/ Medical Radiography from a recognized Institution or any other equivalent qualification with 5 years post-qualification experience.
He/She must be registered with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) and must possess working knowledge in Ultrasonography.


Job Position: Medical Social Work Officer (Grade II)
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Medical and Health Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must have a good University degree in Social Work from a recognized University or a degree in Social Science with Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.
A Master’s degree in Social Work will bean added advantage.
Job Position: Physiotherapist
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Medical and Health Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess B.Sc Physiotherapy, Medical Rehabilitation or any other equivalent degree from recognized Universities. Current practicing license is required.


Job Position: Pharmacist I
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Medical and Health Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for the position of Pharmacist I must possess B.Pharm. Degree from recognized university, NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of Exemption from N.Y.S.C.
Evidence of Registration with Pharmacists Council of Nigeria and Current practicing license is required.

Job Position: Technical Officer
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Departments: Zoology, Botany

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for the position of a Technical Officer must possess an Ordinary National Diploma in relevant field with five credits, including Mathematics and English and two Science subjects
At least three years working experience is required.

Job Position: Engineer II (Electrical)
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Physical Planning and Development

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess a First Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from recognized University or an equivalent qualification
Registration with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) is mandatory.


Job Position: Higher Technical Officer
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Physical Planning and Development

Qualification and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess HND or its equivalent in relevant fields.


Job Position: Senior Technical Officer (Planning)
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Physical Planning and Development

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess HND or its equivalent in relevant fields plus at least three years post qualification experience.
Job Position: Principal Technical Officer II (Mechanical/Electrical)
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Physical Planning and Development

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess HND or its equivalent in relevant field plus at least seven years post qualification experience.


Job Position: Principal Library Officer
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Department: Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for the post of Principal Library Officer must possess OND/HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a reputable institution with at least 12 years’ experience in a relevant academic Library.
Job Position: Higher Library Officer
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Department: Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Library, Archival and Information Studies from a reputable institution.
In addition, candidates must have five O/L credits, including English Language obtained at not more than two sittings.


Job Position: Pupil Engineer (Network)/Network Administrator II
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Information Technology and Communications

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess a good University degree in Computer Science or Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Electrical Engineering or related discipline from a reputable University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Candidates must be conversant with the OSI or TCP/IP model and computer network protocols.
A working knowledge of Linux/Unix-based Operating Systems is required.
Job Position: Assistant Groundsman III
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Unit: Sports Council

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess WASC or GCE O’ Level in 5 subjects OR GCE ‘A’ Level, NECO 2 subjects with a minimum of 3 years of certified working experience in Groundsmanship maintenance.


Job Position: Technologist II
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun

Details
Candidates applying for the post of Technologist II should indicate the field which they are applying for based on the following departments, units and institute listed below:

Linguistics and African Languages
Chemistry
Pharmacognosy
Materials Science and Engineering
Physiological Sciences
Soil Science and Land Resources Management
Family Nutrition and Consumer Sciences – Clothing and Textile; Child Development
Civil Engineering
Central Science Laboratory
Ecology and Environmental Studies
Information Technology and Communications Unit (INTECU) – ICT
Biomedical Engineering Unit (College of Health Sciences).
Qualification and Experience

Candidates applying for the position of Technologist II must possess Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent and indicate the field which they are applying for.

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.


Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye Professorial Chair
Job Location: Ile-Ife, Osun

Job Description

The person appointed shall be expected to teach and supervise existing or newly designed courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Mathematics and carry out research in any area of Applied Mathematics.
Eligibility Criteria

The successful applicant to this position shall be called “Pastor Enoch Adeboye Outstanding Professor of Mathematics, in the sense that he/she must have earned it by his/her outstanding accomplishments.
A candidate for the position must have:

A Ph.D. in Mathematics from a reputable university;
An impeccable record of teaching and research career as a Professor or Reader in Mathematics: Demonstrable indicators of research achievement include having high quality scientific publications, at least ten (10) of which are in Thomson Reuters impact factor journals; and having a successful track record in PhD supervision;
A strong proof of Continuing High Quality Research in Mathematics;
Administrative and academic leadership skills augmented by requisite communication and interpersonal skills with proven integrity;
Cutting-edge information technology (IT) essentials; and
Learned society membership in the Mathematical Sciences.
Tenure

The Chair has a non-renewable tenure of Two Years.
Condition of Service

As contained in the Obafemi Awolowo University conditions of Service for Senior Staff.
Remuneration
The package includes the following:

Transportation (Assigned car and driver);
Research Allowance;
Journal Allowance;
Learned Society Subscription Allowance;
Local transport and travelling Allowance;
Books and periodicals;
Housing; and
Conference Allowance.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit three (3) bound copies of publications, soft copy of the publications in PDF format, three (3) sealed referee reports marked “confidential,” and ten (10) copies of detailed Application and Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae shouid be according to the following format:

Personal Data:
Full Name (Surname First)
Date of Birth
Contact Details including Email Address and Telephone numbers
Nationality
State of Origin
Senatorial District
Local Government Area
Permanent Home Address
Marital Status
Number of Children and their Ages
Next of Kin
Contact Details of Next of Kin
Date of Assumption of Duty
Rank/Status on First Appointment
Present Status
Date of Last Promotion
Present Salary, Grade Level and Step
Date of Confirmation of Appointment
Faculty/Directorate
Department/Unit
Educational Background:
Work Experience with Dates
Membership of Professional Bodies
Publications
Professional Accomplishment
Conferences, Seminars and Workshop Attended with Dates
Current Research Activities
Current Relevant Information
Contribution to Knowledge
Names and Addresses of Referees
Signature and Date.
All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife – Osun State.

Typical Nigerian song...no sauce...

Hmmm

No be small money o..

Apt...

I hope they won't be here too long..

Spot on...He would be guarded at all times by two guards who will be watched at all times by another two guards..He won't even be able to commit suicide ever..Its the end of the road indeed..El-chapo is smart, but the law always wins..

Kingosytex:



The ADX Colorado is the most secured prison on earth. In fact, it is a mini-hell. The chances of El Chapo pulling another "scofied" is zero, if not negative.

No escape route, this is the end of the road for El Chapo!

Not while in the US, not while he is in ADX maximum prison...

krattoss:
You re deluded if u think El Chapo is ur average prisoner who will be toyed with .

Dude will probly be running his shits behind bars..

He I'll even get loyal cops and VIP treatment by inmates..
The inmates will be amazed and privileged to be sharing a block with CHAPO himself.

And lastly, many will go down with him..the cops,the judges,the rats, the snitches and the rivals..

Be ready for fireworks anytime soon

Made up shit!

Serious ly

I feel sorry for this young girl who has had her life cut short unjustly....Your killer is forever damned...May you find peace in death. I feel sorry for this generation....The herbalist should be arrested too...And both of them made to face the wrath of law...Women should be careful always,not all that glitters is gold.

In my humble opinion, in as much as I believe her story it would be unjust to blame Pastor Biodun alone in this rape saga...let's talk about her sister(s).. They made her vulnerable! In the first 25 mins interview,she said they literally forced her to join that divine club when she came home from Suleija. They made her go against her wishes and made her join the club..Fast forward to the first rape event..she said one of the sisters was in the house with her when PST Biodun came around at 6.30am, where was she if I may ask?Didn't she hear her sister screaming? After the ordeal, he went out to his car to take Krest, came back, forced Busola to drink, probably spent another 10mins telling her she should be happy a MOG disvirgined her bla..bla..bla.. I ask again where was her sister? Was the house that huge she slept through all of these? Or was she a part of this from the beginning? Did her sister set her up? She should have been the key witness to these allegations. Until she comes out to explain what she was doing when a man was raping her sister in her mother's house, then she might as well be a collaborator. Biodun Fats could be guilty allegedly but in the long run, without a witness,it would be her word against his.

This is bad

Lol...Apt!

Lol....

Bizmagnet:
What a rare gesture! You get mind sha. Govt should just make her ambassador of madness so that her office will taking care of people with mental disability in Nigeria. Just saying though.

Save your business now so that it can save you in the future. It's not too late to get a website/blog/software for your business and ideas. Check my signature for contacts.

Simple explanation.. Patient had a probable peritonitis from ruptured appendicitis, had to have exploratory laparotomy during which a copious abdominal lavage had to be done. So in order to prevent bowel loops from obstructing the posterior abdominal recesses from being adequately lavaged, the surgeon inserted the cucumber to aid the drainage of saline and subsequent sunctioning thereafter. Nobody ingested anything or inserted anything through her vagina. Its just to ensure a successful surgical procedure. For all you know, this might be a male patient. N.B; never make a conclusion from a 4sec video.

TV series and Video Games

Good scientific submission... As it is the same for Energy...Energy is neither produced or newly generated,however it can be transfered from one form to another...The cumulative energy we have in the World today has been around since the Big Bang, about 14 billion years ago, no new energy has been added, none has been lost, even the Sun only transmits energy,it doesn't generate. This is the prevailing cosmological model for the observable universe.

femi4:
correct

Water does not come into or leave planet earth. Water is continuously transferred between the atmosphere and the oceans. This is known as the global hydrological cycle. This system is a closed system. There are no inputs or outputs.

Womb watchers! Love you so much girl!

If na IELTS writing test...this guy go get band 5.

Continue to rest in peace Aunty Moji. Congratulations Adunoluwa.... Ise rere..Amin

Let them make a plane that would never crash.then i would have something to say about futuristic aircrafts..

A new, rapid HIV testing kit, Alere HIV Combo, which detects both HIV antibodies and antigen, has been awarded World Health Organisation, WHO, pre-qualification, making it available for public sector procurement in resource-limited countries.The effect of this is that Nigerians can now know their HIV status with assistance of a health worker within days.

Currently there are 1.9 million Nigerians living with HIV according to the 2018 NAIIS survey carried out by the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA.

The erstwhile Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said the Alere rapid test kit is a new addition to existing laboratory and hospital modes of confirming HIV status within the country.

According to Dr Kuku Appiah, Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Africa for Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Alere HIV Combo is a paper strip test.A drop of blood, Appiah said, is applied and tested and the result is ready in 20 minutes.

Conventional second- and third-generation HIV rapid tests can only detect antibodies against HIV which may not appear until three weeks after infection.

The Director said Alere HIV Combo detects these antibodies but can also detect free HIV-1 p24 antigen which can appear up to 7.7 days earlier. “If one conducts an HIV test immediately after unprotected sex, most the laboratories will tell you that you cannot get the result until three months after because it is not visible. However with this Alere HIV Combo, the disease is detected only a few days after, thus giving the victim the opportunity to stop it from spreading by starting medication immediately,” she added.

“Alere HIV Combo detects someone who is HIV positive up to a week earlier than any other test because it uses antigens. Most tests out there measure the antibodies but AHC measures the antigens, thus making it possible for the virus to be detected on time.

“Because most tests are not able to detect the virus in the first few days, a person infected with HIV in the first few weeks of infection is not able to deal with the virus, so the virus is running rampage in their system. If they have unprotected sex or if they are pregnant they will easily transmit the virus to the next person. Thus, a person who has had HIV for years is less likely to transmit it to the next person compared to a person who has had it for days or weeks.

“To halt further spread of HIV we need to identify people who are recently infected and put them on treatment immediately. This ensures that they do not have unprotected sex without knowledge of their condition.

“It is important for government to put up massive resources to fight the HIV epidemic. And this can be done through being able to identify those recently infected. Once we are able to identify those who are spreading the diseases we can ensure that they are treated.”

Speaking on Nigeria’s preparedness to meet the 90-90-90 goal, she said “There is still a gap even though the total burden has been readjusted. We are waiting for the new quantification from the government and from the implementing partners. It’s like driving a car, because the moment you remove your foot from the pedal, things can go out of hand. “For now, I can’t speak about what the new target is but what I will say is that knowing the figure it means that the country is closer to the target though there is still work to be done.”

“I will like to say that even though the new status has shown the number of people with HIV in Nigeria it is lower than what was previously projected, this does not mean that resources must be shifted away from HIV unto other diseases because HIV has more of economic impact on the nation and it is possible that people who continue to be infected with HIV now are the more marginalised.

“The hard to reach population are the key population, because they may not have as much of a voice demanding resources from the government so it is up to the civil society to ensure that the epid

Either this match was FIXED, or Drake's CURSE is real.....Am more inclined to go with the former....