‘The university will blaze the trial by introducing a bachelor’s degree programme in Terrorism Studies which will meet counter-terrorism challenges and risk of evolving anti-terrorism techniques and counter - terror of threats’
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), has joined the global campaign of finding solution to the problem of terrorism. It is to introduce a degree programme in Terrorism Studies to complement efforts to curb terrorism.
UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Adetokunbo Sofoluwe said the “university will blaze the trial by introducing a bachelor’s degree programme in Terrorism Studies, which will meet counter-terrorism challenges and risk of evolving anti-terrorism techniques and counter - terror of threats.”
The programme, Sofoluwe, who spoke at a pre-convocation news conference, said, will incorporate: Key issues in international terrorism; Terrorist ideologies aims, belief and motivation; Terrorist modus operandi; International policing policy; Cyber Terrorism; Critical in fracture protection; Aviation Terrorism and security; Martime Terrorism and Security, among others.
Though silent on when the programme will take off, Sofoluwe said by introducing the programme, UNILAG would be setting the pace for other institutions.
He spoke of six other programmes that will make their debut next year. They are Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Geology, Fisheries, Geo-Physics, and Early Childhood.
Sofoluwe said the institution has enjoyed increased partnerships with individuals and corporate organisations that have supported in terms of provision of scholarships, endowments, and donations of facilities.
He said: "The university secured scholarships, aids and facilities for students. On March 25, 2011, the university presented endowment scholars awards to 495 students. LG Electronics awarded scholarships worth $15,000 ($1,500 each) to 10 undergraduates in 400 and 500 Level with Cumulative Grade Point Averages of between 4.0 and 4.9.
“The recipients also enjoyed placement for industrial training. We persuaded the MD to consider giving the best student an opportunity to visit the company's headquarters in South Korea. We also urged them to extend the largesse to members of staff.
"Chellarams Industry Plc has entered into a partnership agreement with the University of Lagos to establish Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition Centre. The partnership will also include the institution of a professorial chair in the management sciences and annual scholarship awards to cover tuition, accommodation, books and some amount of money for two undergraduate students. The Lagos State chapter of the UNILAG Alumni Association facilitated the partnership.
"We are trying to establish digital libraries. The former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council of the university, Chief Anthony Mbanefo, as well as a former student, Oluwaseyi Esho, have donated funds to assist us in this regard."
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